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Alexander Allen 1799–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1799

Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York

Death Date: 17 Jul 1879

Death Location: Worthington Moses Cemetery, Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Father: Alexander Allen

Mother: Patience Soddy

Spouse(s): Sarah Look

Children(s): Gardner Allen, Albert Allen, Almeda Allen, George Allen, Polly Young, Julia Allen, Eleanor Allen, Elizabeth Allen, Franklin Allen, Alexander Allen

Alexander Allen was born in 1799 in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, the child of Alexander Allen And Patience Soddy. In 1800, Alexander Allen resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York. In 1820, Alexander Allen resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA. Alexander Allen married Sarah A Look, and had children including Albert J Allen, Alexander Seth Allen, Almeda M Allen, Eleanor Maria Allen, Elizabeth O Allen, Franklin L E Allen, Gardner G Allen, George G Allen, Julia A Allen, Polly Young, Sarah E Allen. Alexander Allen passed away in 1879 in Worthington Moses Cemetery, Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • Alexander Allen was born in 1799 in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, the child of Alexander Allen And Patience Soddy.
  • In 1800, Alexander Allen resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York.
  • In 1820, Alexander Allen resided in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • Alexander Allen married Sarah A Look, and had children including Albert J Allen, Alexander Seth Allen, Almeda M Allen, Eleanor Maria Allen, Elizabeth O Allen, Franklin L E Allen, Gardner G Allen, George G Allen, Julia A Allen, Polly Young, Sarah E Allen.
  • Alexander Allen passed away in 1879 in Worthington Moses Cemetery, Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Allen
1771–1850
Birth Location: Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Patience Soddy
1780–1861
Birth Location: Connecticut
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Look
1805–1873
Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, NY
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Children(s)

Gardner Allen
1836–
Birth Location: –
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Albert Allen
1832–
Birth Location: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
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Almeda Allen
1844–1845
Birth Location: –
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George Allen
1835–1893
Birth Location: New York
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Polly Young
1824–1900
Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
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Julia Allen
1827–1856
Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
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Eleanor Allen
1823–1886
Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
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Elizabeth Allen
1842–
Birth Location: –
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Franklin Allen
1847–1851
Birth Location: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
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Alexander Allen
1829–1898
Birth Location: Berlin, Rensselaer, New York
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Alexander Allen's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Allen
1799–1879
Birth Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
Parents
Alexander Allen
1771–1850
Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Patience Soddy
1780–1861
Connecticut
Grandparents
Caleb Allen
1740–1777
Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Elizabeth Rising
1735–1777
Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Gad Sutley
1750–
New York
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Allen
1704–1785
Mercy Allen
1704–1734
John Rising
1693–1770
Mary Hamblin
1700–1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Allen
1668–1669
Johanna Dibble
1672–1741
Edward Allen
1673–1714
Mercy Towsley
1681–1719
John Rising
1660–1719
Sarah Hale
1665–1698
Nathaniel Hamblin
1671–1751
Mary Pearce
1674–1738

Alexander Allen's Descendants

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Alexander Allen (12 Nov 1799–17 Jul 1879) m. Sarah (A.) Look (13 Jan 1805–27 Jul 1873)
  1. 1. Gardner (G) Allen 1836–
  2. 2. Albert (J.) Allen 1832–
  3. 3. Almeda (M.) Allen 1844–1845
  4. 4. George (G.) Allen 1835–1893 m. Susan Allen 1845–
    1. 1. Mary (E) Allen 1864–
    2. 2. Emma Allen 1867–
    3. 3. Eliza (A) Allen 1868–
    4. 4. Loomis Allen 1871–
    5. 5. Addie Allen 1873–
    6. 6. Lillie (E) Allen 1866–
  5. 5. Polly Young 1824–1900 m. Lorenzo (Dow) Young 1811–1884
    1. 1. Edward (Calvin) Young 1857–1931 m. Flora (Anabelle) Lamb 1858–1942
      1. 1. Henry (Abner) Young 1895–1970 m. Ruth (Addie) Whitman 1895–1964
      2. 2. John (Lamb) Young 1887–1956 m. Bessie (Mae) Main 1897–1966
        1. 1. John (E.) Young 1917–1988 m. Hilda (W.) Young 1919–2002
        2. 2. Richard (Nelson) Young 1931–2025 m. Bert 1921–2013
      3. 3. Dow (Lorenzo) Young 1891–1965 m. Elizabeth Kidd 1891–1943
        1. 1. David (Edward) Young 1919–2000 m. Phyllis (Blodewen) Sayer 1928–2001
        2. 2. William (Clayton) Young 1928–1989 m. Blanche (Marie) Boyer 1919–
    2. 2. Charles (B.) Young 1852–1876
      1. 1. Charles (Rounds) Young 1874– m. Bessie (Lang) Cummings 1878–
        1. 1. Charlotte (Frances) Young 1905–
        2. 2. Charles (C.) Young 1901–
      2. 2. Jessie (Belle) Young 1876–
    3. 3. Mary (E.) Young 1855– m. George (A.) Field 1859–
      1. 1. Lorenzo (D) Fields 1890–
      2. 2. Helen (S) Fields 1892–
      3. 3. George (E) Fields 1894–
      4. 4. Perry (B) Fields 1897–
    4. 4. Lorenzo (D.) Young 1847–1852
    5. 5. Blanche Young 1855–
    6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Young 1850–1853
    7. 7. Clarissa (Almeda) Young 1849–1914 m. Henry (James) Peace 1849–
      1. 1. Frederick Pease 1869–
      2. 2. Blanche Pease 1878–
    8. 8. William (G.) Young 1851–1923
    9. 9. Ellen Young 1862–1942
  6. 6. Julia (A.) Allen 1827–1856
  7. 7. Eleanor (Maria) Allen 1823–1886
  8. 8. Elizabeth (O.) Allen 1842–
  9. 9. Franklin (L. E.) Allen 1847–1851
  10. 10. Alexander (Seth) Allen 1829–1898 m. Celia 1831–1903
    1. 1. Alexander (Squire) Allen 1859–1942 m. Ella (M.) Goewey 1862–1933
    2. 2. Evaline Allen 1855–1908
    3. 3. Lillian Allen 1858–1922 m. Alson (J.) Hull 1856–1944
    4. 4. Sarah (A.) Allen 1863– m. John (Byron) Hull 1860–
    5. 5. Anna Allen 1851–
    6. 6. John (Halburt) Allen 1850–
    7. 7. Elizabeth (C.) Allen 1858–
    8. 8. Hamilton (C.) Allen 1856–
    9. 9. Stanton (Perry) Allen 1849–1901
    10. 10. Itta (Cecelia) Allen 1868–

Alexander Allen's Timeline

11 Records

1799
12 Nov 1799
Birth of Alexander Allen in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
1800
1800
Age 1
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 21
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 31
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 56
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Alexander Allen resided here in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 66
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Alexander Allen resided here in Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1875
1 Jun 1875
Age 76
Alexander Allen resided here in Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1879
17 Jul 1879
Age 80
Death of Alexander Allen in Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1799
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 172A; Image: 123672; Family History Library Film: 552582
    [4] New York, State Census, 1855
    [5] New York, State Census, 1865
    [6] New York, State Census, 1875
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Berlin, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M653_848; Page: 165; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 803848
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M432_586; Page: 183B; Image: 163

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 26; Page: 68; Image: 70; Family History Library Film: 193714
    [2] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 26, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 68

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Page: 191; NARA Roll: M33_68; Image: 202

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 105; Page: 173; Family History Library Film: 0017165

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M432_586; Page: 183B; Image: 163

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Berlin, Rensselaer, New York; Archive Collection Number: A16; Roll: 16; Page: 1; Line: 40
    [2] New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Berlin, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M653_848; Page: 165; Image: 242; Family History Library Film: 803848

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Petersburg, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: M593_1083; Page: 172A; Image: 123672; Family History Library Film: 552582

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1875
    Event Place: Poestenkill, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Petersburgh, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the CIVIL War, Ca, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Town Clerks´ Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865; Collection Number: (N-Ar)13774; Box Number: 49; Roll Number: 27

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1879
    Event Place: Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York
    Record Source: Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Worthington Moses Cemetery, Petersburgh, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
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