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Samuel Allen 1737–1787

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Sep 1737 · Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 12 Apr 1787 · East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Matthew Allen (1708–1784)
Mother Sarah Harden
Spouse Hannah Pratt
Children Samuel Allen

Researchers connected through Samuel Allen 1737–1787

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Biography

The story of Samuel Allen began in 1737 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Allen married hannah pratt, and had children including samuel allen. Samuel Allen passed away in 1787 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Samuel Allen in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1787
Death of Samuel Allen in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Allen

This ancestor line traces from Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1708) to Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1737) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Allen (1737–1787) was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 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.

Samuel Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Allen PTP
1737–1787
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Matthew Allen PTP
1708–1784
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Allen's Descendants

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Samuel Allen PTP 1737–1787