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Christopher Allen 1583–1653 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 January 1583

Birth Location: Kingsclere, Hampshire, England

Death Date: 1653

Death Location: Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Symon Allen

Mother: Francisca Higgins

Spouse(s): Anne Chapman

Children(s): James II, Francis Allen, John Allen

The story of Christopher Allen began in 1583 in Kingsclere, Hampshire, England. Christopher Allen married Anne Chapman, and had children including Francis Allen, James Christopher Allen Ii, John Allen. Christopher Allen passed away in 1653 in Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Christopher Allen began in 1583 in Kingsclere, Hampshire, England.
  • Christopher Allen married Anne Chapman, and had children including Francis Allen, James Christopher Allen Ii, John Allen.
  • Christopher Allen passed away in 1653 in Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Symon Allen
1560–1635
Birth Location: Kidderminster, Wyre Forest District, Worcestershire, England
SA
Francisca Higgins
1562–1635
Birth Location: Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
FH

Spouses(s)

Anne Chapman
1580–1657
Birth Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Borough, Buckinghamshire, England
AC

Children(s)

James II
1609–1708
Birth Location: London, Londres, London, England, United Kingdom
JI
Francis Allen
1631–
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
FA
John Allen
1607–
Birth Location: Saint Swithun Over Kingsgate, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
JA

Christopher Allen's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Allen
1583–1653
Birth Place: Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
Parents
Symon Allen
1560–1635
Kidderminster, Wyre Forest District, Worcestershire, England
Francisca (Elizabeth) Higgins
1562–1635
Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
Grandparents
James Higgins
1535–1603
Berkshire, England
Joyce Jencks
1535–1603
Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Higgins
1515–1563
Mary Vaughn
1520–1558
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Higgins
1503–1549
Elizabeth Clyton
1503–1594

Christopher Allen's Descendants

1.
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Christopher Allen (25 January 1583–1653) m. Anne Chapman (12 May 1580–20 Jan 1657)
  1. 1. James (Christopher Allen) II 1609–1708 m. Mary ((Maiery)) Greete 1600–1712
    1. 1. Edward (Allen) Sr 1633–1696 m. Sarah Kinball 1635–1696
      1. 1. Edward (Allen) Jr 1663–1739 m. Mercy Painter 1664–1740
        1. 1. Samuel Allen 1702–1746 m. Hannah Hawks 1703–1771
        2. 2. Marie (Madeleine) Helene 1692–1764 m. Guillaume (Lalonde dit) L'Espérance 1684–1752
        3. 3. Elisabeth Allen 1686–1697
        4. 4. Jemima Allen 1697–1772 m. John (Catlin) III 1687–1766
        5. 5. Martha Allen 1694–1778 m. Samuell Bardwell 1685–1771
        6. 6. Edward (Allen) III 1688–1756 m. Mercy Childs –1758 m. Martha Wells 1697–1720
        7. 7. Mary (Mercy) Allen 1689–1772 m. Peter Evans 1674–1752
      2. 2. Martha Allen 1669–1714 m. Samuel Tingley 1665–1714
        1. 1. Ebenezer Tingley 1694–1766
        2. 2. Daniel Tingley 1692–1734
        3. 3. Samuel Tingley 1689–1765
        4. 4. Martha Tingley 1688–1724
      3. 3. David Allen 1675–1725 m. Sarah Allen 1689–1747
        1. 1. Adoniram Allen 1714–1717
      4. 4. John Allen 1659–1704 m. Elizabeth Pritchard 1654–1704
        1. 1. Elizabeth Allyn 1686–1755 m. Thomas (Granger) Jr 1684–1755
      5. 5. Benjamin Allen 1673–1742 m. Mercey Towsley 1680–1719
        1. 1. Margaret Allen 1716–1772 m. Eleazer (Hawkes) Jr 1717–1746 m. Moses Nims 1718–1791
        2. 2. Benjamin Allen 1700–1720
    2. 2. Mary Allen 1646–1672
    3. 3. Reverand (James) Allen 1632–1710 m. Elizabeth Houchin 1635–1673
      1. 1. Hannah Allen 1669–1761 m. Samuel Danforth 1666–1727
        1. 1. Thomas Danforth 1703–1786
        2. 2. Mary Danforth 1698–1792
        3. 3. Katharine Danforth 1714–
  2. 2. Francis Allen 1631– m. William Warren 1636–1658
  3. 3. John Allen 1607–

Christopher Allen's Timeline

9 Records

1581
25 Jan 1581
Birth of Christopher Allen in Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
1581
6 Jan 1581
Christopher Allen was baptized in York, Yorkshire, England
York, Yorkshire, England
1583
25 Jan 1583
Birth of Christopher Allen in Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
1583
25 January 1583
Birth of Christopher Allen
None
1583
25 Jan 1583
Christopher Allen was baptized in Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
1604
17 Jun 1604
Age 21
Christopher Allen was married in All Saints, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
All Saints, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
1609
10 Apr 1609
Age 26
Christopher Allen was married in Hampshire, England
Hampshire, England
1653
1653
Age 70
Death of Christopher Allen in Charles River, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Charles River, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
1653
1653
Age 70
Death of Christopher Allen in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1581
    Event Place: Kingsclere, Basingstoke and Deane Borough, Hampshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1583
    Event Place: Kingsclere, Hampshire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 January 1583
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1581
    Event Place: York, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1583
    Event Place: Kingsclere, Hampshire, England
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1536-1812, Hampshire Archives and Local Studies; Winchester, Hampshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference: 7209011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1604
    Event Place: All Saints, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1609
    Event Place: Hampshire, England
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Extracted Parish Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winton
    Record Source: Hampshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1536-1812, Hampshire Archives and Local Studies; Winchester, Hampshire, England; Anglican Parish Registers; Reference: 8107411

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1653
    Event Place: Charles River, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1653
    Event Place: Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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