YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Jacob A Allen 1854–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 December 1854

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: 24 June 1883

Death Location: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: George Allen

Mother: Mary Lawton

Spouse(s): Annie Brailey

Children(s): Charles Allen, George Allen, Luella Allen, Jennie Allen

Jacob A Allen was born in 1854 in Massachusetts, the child of George J A Allen And Mary Elizabeth Lawton. In 1870, Jacob A Allen resided in New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1880, Jacob A Allen resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Jacob A Allen married Annie Leavitt Brailey, and had children including Charles Leavitt Allen, George J Allen, Jennie Elizabeth Allen, Luella Gifford Allen. Jacob A Allen passed away in 1883 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jacob Allen
JA

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Jacob A Allen was born in 1854 in Massachusetts, the child of George J A Allen And Mary Elizabeth Lawton.
  • In 1870, Jacob A Allen resided in New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1880, Jacob A Allen resided in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Jacob A Allen married Annie Leavitt Brailey, and had children including Charles Leavitt Allen, George J Allen, Jennie Elizabeth Allen, Luella Gifford Allen.
  • Jacob A Allen passed away in 1883 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Allen's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Allen
1854–1883
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
George J A Allen
1828–1869
Westport
Mary (Elizabeth) Lawton
1834–1916
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Jacob Allen
1783–1853
Lydia Howard
–1875
Great-Grandparents
Humphrey Allen
1754–1842
Phebe
1755–1842
Daniel Howard
1752–1823
Judith Brownell
–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Allen
1729–1822
Elizabeth Seabury
1729–1815
Jacob Burgess
1717–1768
Susannah Williston
1721–1816

Jacob Allen's Descendants

1.
JA
Jacob (A) Allen (5 December 1854–24 June 1883) m. Annie (Leavitt) Brailey (13 Sep 1854–4 June 1943)
  1. 1. Charles (Leavitt) Allen 1879–1965 m. Amy (Wilcox) Cory 1881–1944
  2. 2. George (J.) Allen 1874–1949 m. Nellie (Bradford) Talbot 1875–1948
    1. 1. Doris (Talbot) Allen 1896–1971 m. Brayton Beals 1894–1989
      1. 1. George (Allen) Beals 1925–2010 m. Millicent (E.) Reece –2009
  3. 3. Luella (Gifford) Allen 1881–1939 m. Harrison (Randall) Cook 1879–
    1. 1. Henry (Lawrence) Cook 1904–
      1. 1. Henry (Lawrence) Cook 1924– m. Evelyn (J.) Winch 1932–2011
      2. 2. George (Richmond Otis) Cook 1926– m. Donna (Elaine) Wells 1924–2019
      3. 3. Frederick (Allen) Cook 1929–2000 m. Hazel (May) Boutelle 1939–1993
  4. 4. Jennie (Elizabeth) Allen 1876–1947 m. Hiram (Frank) Thompson 1874–1946
    1. 1. Allen (Tanner) Thompson 1906–2003 m. Augustine (Elizabeth) Bender 1910–
      1. 1. Judith (Elizabeth) Thompson 1939–2004 m. Guy (Louis) Weidlich 1936–2014
    2. 2. Charles (Alva) Thompson 1907–1998 m. Annie (Bertha) Wordell 1907–1988
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Thompson 1933–2007 m. Robert (Arthur) Breault 1930–1964

Jacob Allen's Timeline

4 Records

1854
5 December 1854
Birth of Jacob A Allen in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1870
1870
Age 16
Jacob A Allen resided here in New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Jacob A Allen resided here in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1883
24 June 1883
Age 29
Death of Jacob A Allen
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 December 1854
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 552104
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Braley genealogy : the descendants of Roger Braley, 1696-1913
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1211; Page: 178D; Enumeration District: 011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Bedford Ward 3, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_605; Page: 117B; Family History Library Film: 552104

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1211; Page: 178D; Enumeration District: 011

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 June 1883
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE