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Benjamin Allen 1787–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1787

Birth Location: Anson, NC

Death Date: 18 Mar 1878

Death Location: Sumter County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Drury Allen

Mother: Elenor Allen

Spouse(s): Elvira Ponds, Hulda Allen

Children(s): Henry Sr, Wiley Allen, Robert Allen, William Allen, Thomas Allen, Mary Allen, Jules Allen, Louisa Allen, William Allen, Richmond Allen, Julius Allen, Dock Allen, Frances Moore, Norris Allen, Enoch Allen, Hampton Allen, Alexander Allen, Harriet Allen, Jeremiah Allen, Mary Allen, Norris Allen, John Allen

The story of Benjamin Allen began in 1787 in Anson, NC. Benjamin Allen married Elvira Ann Ponds, Hulda Parker Allen, and had children including Alexander Allen, Dock Allen, Enoch Allen, Frances Louise Allen Moore, Hampton Allen, Harriet Allen, Henry Allen Sr, Jeremiah Allen, John Gurney Allen, Jules Allen, Julius Allen, Louisa Allen, Mary Ann Allen, Norris Allen, Richmond Allen, Robert Isiah Allen, Thomas Allen, Wiley Allen, William Alexander Allen, William Marion Allen. Benjamin Allen passed away in 1878 in Sumter County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Allen began in 1787 in Anson, NC.
  • Benjamin Allen married Elvira Ann Ponds, Hulda Parker Allen, and had children including Alexander Allen, Dock Allen, Enoch Allen, Frances Louise Allen Moore, Hampton Allen, Harriet Allen, Henry Allen Sr, Jeremiah Allen, John Gurney Allen, Jules Allen, Julius Allen, Louisa Allen, Mary Ann Allen, Norris Allen, Richmond Allen, Robert Isiah Allen, Thomas Allen, Wiley Allen, William Alexander Allen, William Marion Allen.
  • Benjamin Allen passed away in 1878 in Sumter County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Drury Allen
1749–1823
Birth Location: Lunenberg, Virginia
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Elenor Allen
1750–1845
Birth Location: Lunenburg County, VA
EA

Spouses(s)

Elvira Ponds
1816–1893
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
EP
Hulda Allen
1791–1874
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
HA

Children(s)

Henry Sr
1838–
Birth Location: Clarke County, Alabama
HS
Wiley Allen
1815–1891
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WA
Robert Allen
1836–1880
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
RA
William Allen
1817–1891
Birth Location: of, Franklin, North Carolina, United States
WA
Thomas Allen
1839–1892
Birth Location: Choctaw, Alabama, United States
TA
Mary Allen
1836–1892
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MA
Jules Allen
1834–
Birth Location: –
JA
Louisa Allen
1831–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
LA
William Allen
1837–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WA
Richmond Allen
1813–1889
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
RA
Julius Allen
1819–
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
JA
Dock Allen
1821–1872
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
DA
Frances Moore
1821–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
FM
Norris Allen
1823–1876
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
NA
Enoch Allen
1825–1896
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
EA
Hampton Allen
1829–1903
Birth Location: Choctaw, Alabama, United States
HA
Alexander Allen
1831–
Birth Location: –
AA
Harriet Allen
1823–1892
Birth Location: Anson County, North Carolina, USA
HA
Jeremiah Allen
1836–1896
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JA
Mary Allen
1824–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MA
Norris Allen
1812–
Birth Location: –
NA
John Allen
1811–1880
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
JA

Benjamin Allen's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Allen
1787–1878
Birth Place: Anson, NC
Parents
Drury Allen
1749–1823
Lunenberg, Virginia
Elenor (“Nelly” Jarrott) Allen
1750–1845
Lunenburg County, VA
Grandparents
William (Carr) Allen
1724–1789
St Peters, New Kent County, Virginia, USA
Mary Lewis
1725–1778
Campbell County, Virginia, USA
John Hight
1726–1795
Lunenburg County, Virginia, USA
Eleanor Nichols
1720–1795
Charles City, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr
1704–1784
Elizabeth Stokes
1702–1762
Robert Lewis
1704–1765
Jane Meriwether
1757–1757
John Hight
1688–
William Thompson
1680–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr
1676–1755
Sarah Walker
1675–1758
John (5c)
1686–1751
Mary Peake
1695–1764
Major Lewis
1669–1725
Elizabeth Warner
1672–1720
Nicholas Meriweather
1647–1744
Elizabeth Crawford
1666–1753
Elizabeth Camden
1666–1694
Johanne hite
1662–1701
John Nichols
1654–1690

Benjamin Allen's Descendants

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Benjamin Allen (1787–18 Mar 1878) m. Elvira (Ann) Ponds (1816–1893) m. Hulda (Parker) Allen (1791–31 Jan 1874)
  1. 1. Henry (Allen) Sr 1838– m. Patsy Cleveland 1830–1915 m. Nancy Tucks 1841–1841
    1. 1. Alford Allen 1856–1924 m. Jane (L.) Banks 1856–1926 m. Jane Sykes 1819–
      1. 1. John (B) Allen 1886–1941 m. Bessie Rodgers 1889–1953
        1. 1. Valentine (Allen) Sr. 1915–1970 m. Ruby Walker 1928–2000 m. Annie (Elizabeth) Shamburger 1908–2004
        2. 2. Leslie Allen 1909–1948
        3. 3. Lenard Allen 1912–1968
        4. 4. Wess Allen 1917–2001
        5. 5. Willie (L) Allen 1919–1997
        6. 6. Della (Mae) Allen 1921–1986
        7. 7. Percy (Lee) Allen 1922–1993
        8. 8. Hosie Allen 1924–1996
        9. 9. Nettie (Lue) Allen 1926–1974
      2. 2. Evvie Allen 1883–
      3. 3. Hattie Allen 1890–
      4. 4. Leo Allen 1887–
      5. 5. Jessie Allen 1896–
      6. 6. Corine Allen 1898–
      7. 7. Francis Allen 1880–1928 m. Ras Davis 1882– m. Ras Davis 1882–
        1. 1. John (L) Davis 1904–
        2. 2. Harry Davis 1906–
        3. 3. John (L) Davis 1904–
        4. 4. Harry Davis 1906–
      8. 8. Nancy Allen 1881–
      9. 9. Carrie (Lee) Allen 1895–
      10. 10. Francis Allen 1880–
      11. 11. Nancy Allen 1881–
      12. 12. Leo Allen 1888–
      13. 13. Hattie (Nailie) Allen 1889–
      14. 14. Jessie (May) Allen 1883–
      15. 15. Carrie (Lee) Allen 1895–
      16. 16. Evvie Allen 1883–
      17. 17. Corine Allen 1898–
    2. 2. Ransom Allen 1859–1920 m. Georgia Allen 1867– m. Susan Allen 1875– m. Sarah Williams 1857–1926
      1. 1. Laura Allen 1885–
      2. 2. William Allen 1887–
      3. 3. Alfred Allen 1888–
      4. 4. Monroe Allen 1897–
      5. 5. Mary (Lee) Allen 1898–1969 m. Charlie Odom 1892–
        1. 1. Geneva (Odom) Creighton 1933–1979
        2. 2. Johnnie (Walter) Odom 1920–
        3. 3. Georgia (Mae) Odom 1922–
        4. 4. J (C) Odom 1925–
      6. 6. Emma Allen 1900–
      7. 7. Charlotte Allen 1903–
      8. 8. Rufus Allen 1905–
      9. 9. James Allen 1907–
      10. 10. Dube Allen 1903–
      11. 11. Estelle Allen 1907–
      12. 12. Charles Davis 1880–1941 m. Jeffrey Singleton 1884–1973
        1. 1. Mattie (Gertrude) Davis 1908–1996 m. Robert Mason 1902–1977
        2. 2. Charlie (Armor) Davis 1914–2020
        3. 3. Dionias Davis 1904–1999 m. Sarah Mason 1903–1971 m. Mary (Emma) Jones 1900–1983
        4. 4. Lee (Dresta) Davis 1909–1994
        5. 5. Lizzie Davis 1912–1916
        6. 6. Jessy (M) Davis 1919–1995
        7. 7. Nanny (Lee Davis) Robinson 1921–2014
        8. 8. Lidristia Davis 1910–
    3. 3. Nely Alen 1863–1940 m. James Pendleton 1861–
      1. 1. Dozier Pendleton 1881–1957
      2. 2. George (Carleton) Pendleton 1885–
      3. 3. Sallie Pendleton 1887–1963
      4. 4. Katie Pendleton 1893–1992 m. Dave Packer 1882–1966
        1. 1. Lovie (Lee) Packer 1929–1976
        2. 2. Fred (Clay Packer) Sr 1917–1991
        3. 3. Beatrice Packer 1919–2012
        4. 4. Jeremiah (Dave) Packer 1921–1997
        5. 5. Ruth Packer 1926–1999
        6. 6. Dovie (L) Packer 1929–1998
        7. 7. Samuel (D) Packer 1934–2009
        8. 8. Ledora Packer 1925–
      5. 5. Rubie Pendleton 1889–1961
      6. 6. Annie Pendleton 1891– m. Jack Rodgers 1884–
        1. 1. Katie (Dell) Rodgers 1917–
        2. 2. Elsie Rodgers 1922–2009 m. William Jackson 1919–1990
        3. 3. James (Coma) Rodgers 1925–2014
        4. 4. Nellie (L) Rodgers 1920–
      7. 7. Fedrick Pendleton 1892–1960
      8. 8. Clarence Pendleton 1897–1974 m. Esetter Pendleton 1902–1981
        1. 1. James (Alvin) Pendleton 1927–1993 m. Esther (Beverly) Pendleton 1928–2016
        2. 2. Maenolia Pendleton 1928–2019 m. Sullie (Ely) Sr 1917–1996
        3. 3. Jo (C) Pendleton 1934–2021 m. Earl (Dean) Calhoun 1934–2016
        4. 4. Helen Pendleton 1932–2017
        5. 5. Ellis Pendleton 1936–2012
      9. 9. Johnnie Pendleton 1901–
      10. 10. Lon (T) Pendleton 1905–
    4. 4. Jane Alen 1863–
    5. 5. Henry (Clay Allen) Jr 1862– m. Willie Harris 1866–1951
      1. 1. Mal Allen 1882–1968 m. Jettie Franklin 1887–1939 m. Silvery Allen 1898– m. Juddie Allen 1883–
        1. 1. Deborah Allen 1913–1972 m. Jake Burroughs 1902–1948
        2. 2. Lorie (May) Allen 1909–
        3. 3. Agu Allen 1912–
        4. 4. B*Nie Allen 1917–
        5. 5. A*Ela Allen 1920–
        6. 6. Marjorie Allen 1924–
      2. 2. Jane Allen 1884–
      3. 3. Grover (C.) Allen 1886–1986 m. Janetta Franklin 1890–1939
        1. 1. Lee (Artis) Allen 1930–1999
        2. 2. Emma (Ceil) Allen 1910–1947
        3. 3. Eddie (Gaynor) Allen 1912–1940 m. Minnie (L) Taite 1916– m. Bessie Jones 1917–
        4. 4. Crissie Allen 1913–
        5. 5. Norman Allen 1914–1990
        6. 6. Wyneda Allen 1917–
        7. 7. Marie Allen 1919–1992
        8. 8. Carrie (Lee) Allen 1919–1970
        9. 9. Delearn (Allen) Sr 1934–2009
        10. 10. Marie Allen 1920–1992
      4. 4. Christopher Allen 1888–1989
      5. 5. Virgie Allen 1890–1980 m. Willie\Will Robinson 1888–1975
        1. 1. Janie (Mae) Robinson 1926–1961
        2. 2. Ora (Dee) Robinson 1929–1977
        3. 3. Millie Robinson 1912–
        4. 4. Ira Robinson 1914–1993
        5. 5. Lizzie Robinson 1910–
        6. 6. Willie (Clyde Robinson) (McNeir) 1911–1994 m. James (McNeir) Sr 1898–1995
        7. 7. Angelo Robinson 1916–1997
        8. 8. Mamie (Lou (Not Marie)) Robinson 1918–1998
        9. 9. Essie (Mae) Robinson 1921–1943
        10. 10. Bennie Robinson 1922–2010
        11. 11. Margrette ((Not Maryana) Robinson) (Calhoun\Saffold) 1926–1991
      6. 6. Mary (L) Allen 1896–1966
      7. 7. Preston Allen 1899–1948
      8. 8. Bennie (Marvin) Allen 1903–1980
    6. 6. Marry Allen 1864– m. Lee Pope 1833–
      1. 1. Mary (Aquilla) Pope 1890–1950 m. Thomas (E Creighton) Sr. 1879–1979
        1. 1. Annie (Lou) Creighton 1917–2006 m. John (E. Raine) Jr 1903–1993
        2. 2. Mary (Aquilla) Creighton 1919–2007
        3. 3. Lee (Harris) Creighton 1908–1930 m. Jorena Savage 1907–1983 m. Carrie Wilson 1903–1976
        4. 4. Booker (T) Creighton 1910–1962
        5. 5. Oscaetta Creighton 1912–1935
        6. 6. Thomas (E. Creighton) Jr. 1923–2014
        7. 7. Deamphard Creighton 1928–2000
        8. 8. Carrie (Lee) Creighton 1930–2012
        9. 9. Donce Creighton 1922–1922
      2. 2. Carrie (Lee) Pope 1881–
      3. 3. Thomas Pope 1880–
    7. 7. George Allen 1867–
  2. 2. Wiley Allen 1815–1891
  3. 3. Robert (Isiah) Allen 1836–1880
  4. 4. William (Marion) Allen 1817–1891
  5. 5. Thomas Allen 1839–1892
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Allen 1836–1892
  7. 7. Jules Allen 1834–
  8. 8. Louisa Allen 1831–
  9. 9. William (Alexander) Allen 1837–
  10. 10. Richmond Allen 1813–1889
  11. 11. Julius Allen 1819–
  12. 12. Dock Allen 1821–1872
  13. 13. Frances (Louise Allen) Moore 1821–
  14. 14. Norris Allen 1823–1876
  15. 15. Enoch Allen 1825–1896
  16. 16. Hampton Allen 1829–1903
  17. 17. Alexander Allen 1831–
  18. 18. Harriet Allen 1823–1892
  19. 19. Jeremiah Allen 1836–1896
  20. 20. Mary (Ann) Allen 1824–
  21. 21. Norris Allen 1812–
  22. 22. John (Gurney) Allen 1811–1880

Benjamin Allen's Timeline

2 Records

1787
1787
Birth of Benjamin Allen in Anson, NC
Anson, NC
1878
18 Mar 1878
Age 91
Death of Benjamin Allen in Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Anson, NC
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1878
    Event Place: Sumter County, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sumter County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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