Who was Richardus Allen?

Richardus Allen (1589–1671) was born in Colby, Norfolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richardus "Richard" Allen 1589–1671

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 08 Feb 1589 · Colby, Norfolk, England

Died 26 Aug 1671 · Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Father Reginald Allen

Mother Katherine Starkes

Siblings Alan Allen, Dorothy Allen, Edward Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Emily Allen, Florence Ann Allen, George Andrew Allen, Grace Allen, Margery Allen, Marie Allen, Robert Allen, Samuel Allen, Thomas Allen, William Allen

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Immediate Family

Parents

Reginald Allen

Katherine Starkes

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1589, Richardus "Richard" Allen entered the world in Colby, Norfolk, England, born to reginald allen and katherine starkes. Richardus "Richard" Allen passed away in 1671 in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

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1589

Birth of Richardus "Richard" Allen in Colby, Norfolk, England

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1671

Death of Richardus "Richard" Allen in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richardus Allen

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1540) to Colby, Norfolk, England (1589) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richardus Allen (1589–1671) was born in Colby, Norfolk, England and died in Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Richardus 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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