Who was Martha Allen?

Martha Allen (1770–1814) was born in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States and died in Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Martha Bland Allen 1770–1814

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Jun 1770 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Died 21 Apr 1814 · Virginia, United States

Father Col William Allen

Mother Mary Lightfoot

Siblings Ann Armistead Allen, John Allen, Patsy Allen

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Col William Allen

Mary Lightfoot

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Martha Bland Allen began in 1770 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States. Martha Bland Allen passed away in 1814 in Virginia, United States.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1770

Birth of Martha Bland Allen in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Birth

1814

Death of Martha Bland Allen in Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Allen

This ancestor line traces from England (1450) to Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States (1770) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Martha Allen (1770–1814) was born in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States and died in Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Martha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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