Who was Samuel Allen?

Samuel Allen (1658–1720) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Samuel Allen 1658–1720

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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 10 independent trees

Born 8 APR 1658 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Died 28 AUG 1720 · Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Father John Allen

Mother Sarah

Siblings Benjamin Allen, Deborah Allen, John Allen, Joseph Allen, Rebecca Allen, Sarah Allen, Thomas Allen

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Millennium File U.S., New England Marriages Prior … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records The New England Historical & … Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records FamilySearch Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Allen

Sarah

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Allen was born in 1658 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America, the child of john allen and sarah. Samuel Allen passed away in 1720 in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1658

Birth of Samuel Allen in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Birth

1720

Death of Samuel Allen in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Allen

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1601) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts (1658) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Allen (1658–1720) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America and died in Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. 10 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, 10 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 2 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.