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Benjamin Allen 1673–1742 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 September 1673

Birth Location: Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 23 February 1742

Death Location: Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Edward Sr

Mother: Sarah Kinball

Spouse(s): Mercey Towsley

Children(s): Margaret Allen, Benjamin Allen

In 1673, Benjamin Allen entered the world in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Edward Allen Sr And Sarah Kinball. Benjamin Allen married Mercey Towsley, and had children including Benjamin Allen, Margaret Allen. Benjamin Allen passed away in 1742 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1673, Benjamin Allen entered the world in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Edward Allen Sr And Sarah Kinball.
  • Benjamin Allen married Mercey Towsley, and had children including Benjamin Allen, Margaret Allen.
  • Benjamin Allen passed away in 1742 in Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Sr
1633–1696
Birth Location: England
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Sarah Kinball
1635–1696
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mercey Towsley
1680–1719
Birth Location: Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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Children(s)

Margaret Allen
1716–1772
Birth Location: Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
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Benjamin Allen
1700–1720
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Allen's Ancestors

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Benjamin Allen
1673–1742
Birth Place: Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Edward Allen Sr
1633–1696
England
Sarah Kinball
1635–1696
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
James (Christopher Allen) II
1609–1708
London, Londres, London, England, United Kingdom
Mary ((Maiery)) Greete
1600–1712
Wiltshire Unitary Authority, Wiltshire, England
Richard Kimball
1579–1675
Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States
Ursula Scott
1596–1661
Rattlesden, Suffolk, England
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Allen
1583–1653
Anne Chapman
1580–1657
John Greete
1581–
Henry IV
1565–1619
Johanna Mistley*
1563–1675
Henry Scott
1560–1624
Martha Whotlock
1568–1611
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Symon Allen
1560–1635
Francisca Higgins
1562–1635
John Chapman
1562–1621
Jane Hudson
1562–1590
Henry Kimball
1539–1583
Margaret Munning
1545–1582
Ralph Eysley
1540–1590
Mary Smith
1550–1593
Edmunde Scote
1524–1621
Joane
1532–1615
Thomas Whatlocke
1535–1608
Joane
1539–1610

Benjamin Allen's Descendants

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Benjamin Allen (6 September 1673–23 February 1742) m. Mercey Towsley (12 January 1680–1719)
  1. 1. Margaret Allen 1716–1772 m. Eleazer (Hawkes) Jr 1717–1746 m. Moses Nims 1718–1791
    1. 1. Zilpha Hawks 1747–1783 m. Lieutenant (Samuel) Allen 1738–1833
      1. 1. Samuel Allen 1765–1853 m. Phebe (A) Toby 1768–1834
        1. 1. Samuel (Allen) Jr 1794–1880 m. Nancy Barnes 1797–1887
        2. 2. Ann (S) Allen 1810–1869 m. James (William) Kent 1814–1885
        3. 3. Phebe Allen 1799–1872
        4. 4. Lovina Allen 1811–1886 m. Jacob Kent 1804–1885
        5. 5. Deborah Allen 1798–1862 m. James Findlay 1793–1876
        6. 6. Elnathan Allen 1801–1882 m. Rebecca Pratt 1809–
        7. 7. Sylvia Allen 1793–1869
      2. 2. Eleazer (Hawks) Allen 1768–1828 m. Lucy Martin 1787–1839
        1. 1. Lucy (Ann) Allen 1824–1866
        2. 2. Gilbert Allen 1807–1892 m. Eliza Fulton 1821–1907
        3. 3. Olive (B) Pollens 1826–1914
        4. 4. Lura Allen 1816–1909 m. Joshua Appleyard 1812–1880
        5. 5. Rhoda Allen 1809–1899
        6. 6. Laura Allen 1811–1814
        7. 7. Laura Allen 1813–1842
        8. 8. Caleb (Martin) Allen 1816–1901
        9. 9. Matilda Fulton 1822–1911
      3. 3. Zilpha Allen 1778–1865 m. Chauncey Pearl 1788–1868
      4. 4. Hannah Allen 1761–1767
      5. 5. Marey (Allen) Allin 1767–1848
      6. 6. Sarah Allen 1772–1786
      7. 7. Irad Allen 1780–1861
      8. 8. Sylvia Allen 1761–1767
    2. 2. Ariel Nims 1751–1830
    3. 3. Judith Hawks 1745–1819 m. Caleb Allen 1737–1807
      1. 1. Eliel Allen 1775–1844 m. Electa Allis 1777–1852
        1. 1. Josiah (Allis) Allen 1814–1895 m. Mary (E) Stebbins 1819–1903
      2. 2. Judith Allen 1777–1849 m. Henry Bardwell 1767–1827
        1. 1. Catherine (E) Bardwell 1812–1889 m. Caleb Allen 1809–1862
      3. 3. Asaph Allen 1772–1775
      4. 4. Lovina Allen 1786–1864 m. Oliver Starr 1791–1870
        1. 1. Oliver Starr 1831–1845
        2. 2. Eliza (Allen) Starr 1824–1901
        3. 3. Caleb (Allen) Starr 1822–1915
      5. 5. Chloe Allen 1769–1845
      6. 6. Caleb (K) Allen 1781–1814
      7. 7. Eliel Allen 1771–1773
    4. 4. Elisha Nims 1749–1809
  2. 2. Benjamin Allen 1700–1720

Benjamin Allen's Timeline

2 Records

1673
6 September 1673
Birth of Benjamin Allen in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1742
23 February 1742
Age 69
Death of Benjamin Allen in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 September 1673
    Event Place: Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 03
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1742
    Event Place: Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Allen 23 Feb 1742

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 February 1742
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
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