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Seth Allen 1755–1838

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Seth Allen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 2 independent trees

Born 08 FEB 1755 · Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Died 14 JAN 1838 · Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Father John Alleh
Mother Hannah Paine (1732–1808)
Siblings Ebenezer Allen, Elisha Allen, Elizabeth Allen, John Allen, Nathaniel Allen, Paine Allen, Polly Allen, Samuel Allen, Susanna Allen, William Allen
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … U.S., Family History Books
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1755, Seth Allen entered the world in Harwich, Barnstable, MA, born to john alleh and hannah hopkins paine. Seth Allen passed away in 1838 in Harwich, Barnstable, MA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1755
Birth of Seth Allen in Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1838
Death of Seth Allen in Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Seth Allen

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Harwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1755) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seth Allen (1755–1838) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, MA and died in Harwich, Barnstable, MA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Seth 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

John Alleh
Father
Hannah Paine
1732–1808 · Mother
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Seth Allen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Seth Allen PTP
1755–1838
Harwich, Barnstable, MA
Parents
Unknown
Hannah Hopkins Paine PTP
1732–1808
Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Seth Allen's Descendants

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Seth Allen PTP 1755–1838