Who was Thomas Allen?

Thomas Allen (1756–1832) was born in , Rowan, North Carolina, USA and died in Whitehall, Greene, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Thomas?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Thomas?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Thomas Allen 1756–1832

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Sep 1756 · , Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Died 7 Sep 1832 · Whitehall, Greene, Illinois, USA

Father Erasmus Withers Allen

Mother Sarah Sthreshley

Siblings Amelia Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Elizabeth Betty Allen, Hannah Allen, Mary Allen, Milly Allen, Rachel Allen, Sarah Allen, Streshley Allen, William Allen, Zachariah Allen

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Thomas Allen 1756–1832

and 1 more tree owner connected with Thomas Allen 1756–1832

Immediate Family

Parents

Erasmus Withers Allen

Sarah Sthreshley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1756, Thomas Allen entered the world in, Rowan, North Carolina, USA, born to erasmus withers allen and sarah sthreshley. Thomas Allen passed away in 1832 in Whitehall, Greene, Illinois, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1756

Birth of Thomas Allen in, Rowan, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1832

Death of Thomas Allen in Whitehall, Greene, Illinois, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Allen

This ancestor line traces from Burmby, Sheffield, Yorkshire , England (1530) to , Rowan, North Carolina, USA (1756) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Allen (1756–1832) was born in , Rowan, North Carolina, USA and died in Whitehall, Greene, Illinois, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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.
: 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.