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Sir John Humphrey Allen \ Alleyne \ Allyn II 1538–1572

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Sir II in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 7 Aug 1538 · Thaxted, Essex, England
Died 1 Dec 1572 · Thaxted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England
Father Sir Lord Mayor John I Alleyne Allen
Mother Lady Margaret Leigh
Spouse Agnes Newman Allen
Children Sir John Crane Allen
Siblings Sir Reverand Richard Alleyne

Researchers connected through Sir II 1538–1572

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Biography

Sir John Humphrey Allen, Alleyne, Allyn II was born in 1538 in Thaxted, Essex, England, the child of sir lord mayor john i alleyne allen and lady margaret leigh. Sir John Humphrey Allen, Alleyne, Allyn II married agnes newman allen, lady elizabeth margaret alabaster, and had children including sir john crane allen. Sir John Humphrey Allen, Alleyne, Allyn II passed away in 1572 in Thaxted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England.

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Life Timeline

1538
Birth of Sir John Humphrey Allen, Alleyne, Allyn II in Thaxted, Essex, England
Birth
1572
Death of Sir John Humphrey Allen, Alleyne, Allyn II in Thaxted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir II

This ancestor line traces from bedford, normandy, France, Inhambane, Mozambique (1000) to Thaxted, Essex, England (1538) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir II (1538–1572) was born in Thaxted, Essex, England and died in Thaxted, Uttlesford District, Essex, England. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Sir II's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sir John Humphrey Allen \ Alleyne \ Allyn II PTP
1538–1572
Thaxted, Essex, England
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Sir II's Descendants