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Samuel George Allen 1567–1648

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 11 Nov 1567 · Weymouth, Dorset, England

Died 2 May 1648 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father Sir John Allen

Mother Elizabeth Margaret Alabaster

Siblings Christian Allen, Edmond Allen, Edmund Allen, Elinor Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Francis Allen, John Allen, Mary Allen, Phillip Allen, Ralph Allen, Thomas Sir Allen

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir John Allen

Elizabeth Margaret Alabaster

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel George Allen began in 1567 in Weymouth, Dorset, England. Samuel George Allen passed away in 1648 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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1567

Birth of Samuel George Allen in Weymouth, Dorset, England

Birth

1648

Death of Samuel George Allen in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Allen

This ancestor line traces from Wix, Essex, England (1450) to Weymouth, Dorset, England (1567) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Allen (1567–1648) was born in Weymouth, Dorset, England and died in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 4 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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