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Samuel Allen 1665–1718

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 03 JAN 1665 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 OCT 1718 · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Father Nehimiah Allen
Mother Sarah Woodford (1649–1713)
Spouse Mercy Wright
Children Joseph Allen
Siblings Nehemiah Allen, Sarah Allen, Thomas Allen

Researchers connected through Samuel Allen 1665–1718

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Biography

Samuel Allen was born in 1665 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, the child of nehimiah allen and sarah woodford. Samuel Allen married mercy wright, and had children including joseph allen. Samuel Allen passed away in 1718 in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  4. 4
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  8. 8
    Record Ancestry.com Family Trees

  9. 9
    Record Ellen Baker, Washington State

Life Timeline

1665
Birth of Samuel Allen in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Samuel Allen in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Allen

This ancestor line traces from Braintree, Essex, England (1588) to Northampton, Massachusetts (Hampshire) (1665) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Allen (1665–1718) was born in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 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 3 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.

Samuel Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Allen PTP
1665–1718
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Woodford PTP
1649–1713
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Allen's Descendants

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SA
Samuel Allen PTP 1665–1718
  1. 1. Joseph Allen PTP 1708–1755
    1. 1. Lydia Allen PTP 1706–1746
    2. 2. Lucy Allen PTP 1747–1775
    3. 3. Ira Allen PTP 1751–1814