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James Allen 1758–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 August 1758

Birth Location: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 February 1840

Death Location: Laurel Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: David Allen

Mother: Susan White

Spouse(s): Nancy Ward

Children(s): Stephen Allen, Abel Allen, Nathan Allen, Mahala Allen

In 1758, James Allen entered the world in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Allen And Susan White. In 1800, James Allen resided in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY. James Allen married Nancy Cannady Ward, and had children including Abel Allen, Mahala Allen, Nathan Allen, Stephen Allen. James Allen passed away in 1840 in Laurel Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1758, James Allen entered the world in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to David Allen And Susan White.
  • In 1800, James Allen resided in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY.
  • James Allen married Nancy Cannady Ward, and had children including Abel Allen, Mahala Allen, Nathan Allen, Stephen Allen.
  • James Allen passed away in 1840 in Laurel Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Allen
1720–1796
Birth Location: Ireland
DA
Susan White
1723–1779
Birth Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts
SW

Spouses(s)

Nancy Ward
1755–1820
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States
NW

Children(s)

Stephen Allen
1797–1870
Birth Location: Franklin Co, Ilinois
SA
Abel Allen
1794–1869
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia
AA
Nathan Allen
1799–1878
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia
NA
Mahala Allen
1801–1827
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia
MA

James Allen's Ancestors

Self
James Allen
1758–1840
Birth Place: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
David Allen
1720–1796
Ireland
Susan White
1723–1779
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Allen's Descendants

1.
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James Allen (22 August 1758–16 February 1840) m. Nancy (Cannady) Ward (1755–1820)
  1. 1. Stephen Allen 1797–1870 m. Rebecca Webb 1803–1848
    1. 1. Joseph Allen 1827–1911 m. Catherine Barbee 1835–1904
      1. 1. Lin (B) Allen 1860–
      2. 2. Eliza Allen 1862–
      3. 3. Ulysses (S. Grant) Allen 1863–1925 m. Alta (H) Allen 1867–
        1. 1. Gracie Allen 1885–
        2. 2. Leola (B) Allen 1890–1964
        3. 3. Frederick (H) Allen 1892–
      4. 4. William (S.) Allen 1866–
      5. 5. Myra Allen
      6. 6. Oliver Allen 1867–
      7. 7. John Allen 1848–1921 m. Laura (Ann) Burgess 1857–1920
        1. 1. Lucy Allen 1873– m. Luther (C) McKnight 1858–1911 m. Ernest Hill 1880–
        2. 2. Fannie Allen 1871–1963 m. Wallace Stewart 1858–1929
        3. 3. Joseph (E) Allen 1879–1959 m. Nancy Feeney 1891–1923
        4. 4. Vara (D) Allen 1895–
        5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Allen 1887–1962 m. Alma (W) David 1889–1989
        6. 6. Ellen Allen 1875–1918 m. Marion Hardin 1850–1931
        7. 7. James (Thomas) Allen 1882–1958
        8. 8. Charlottie Allen 1885–
        9. 9. John (David) Allen 1889–1956
        10. 10. Emma (M) Allen 1903–1998
        11. 11. Richard (Wesley) Allen 1898–1983
        12. 12. Minerva (A) Allen 1892–1973 m. Riley Hutchings 1880–1962
    2. 2. Lucinda Allen 1823–1900 m. Edward Barbee 1821–
      1. 1. Gustavus (A.) Barbee 1855–
    3. 3. Mary Allen 1847–
    4. 4. Foster Allen 1836–1837
    5. 5. Frances (Fannie) Allen 1829–1862
    6. 6. Mariah Allen 1831–1924 m. Anzy Barbee 1828–1901
    7. 7. Nancy Allen 1839–1920
    8. 8. Rachel Allen 1842–1860 m. George (Washington) Brooks 1833–1903
      1. 1. Howell (Mulford) Brooks 1860–1928 m. Alice (A) Davenport 1863–1936
        1. 1. Martin (Clyde) Brooks 1883–1970
        2. 2. Rufus (Ray) Brooks 1893–1979
        3. 3. Lulu (May) Brooks 1899–1977
        4. 4. Rachel (Edna) Brooks 1890–1965
        5. 5. Lizzie (Ethel) Brooks 1887–1955
        6. 6. Pearl (Agnes) Brooks 1896–1981
        7. 7. Lawrence Brooks 1903–1976
    9. 9. Malissa Allen 1825–
    10. 10. Minerva (Jane) Allen 1831–1913 m. Willis (Craddock) Brooks 1831–1886
      1. 1. Richard (Lewis) Brooks 1855–1933
    11. 11. Reuben Allen 1821–1896
    12. 12. Louisa (Eleanor) Allen 1838–1918 m. Jonathan Browning 1822–1869 m. Julius (C) Kelley 1843–
    13. 13. Lovisa Allen 1845–1922 m. Elias Barbee 1840–1899
    14. 14. Calvin Allen 1835–1906
  2. 2. Abel Allen 1794–1869 m. Prudence (Jane) Allen 1805–1875 m. Jane Allen 1798–1820
    1. 1. George (Washington) Allen 1836–1885
    2. 2. Joel (Allen) Dr 1827–1911
    3. 3. Henry (C.) Allen 1843–
    4. 4. Louis (V) Allen 1841–1921 m. Ruth (M) Knox 1832–1910
    5. 5. Alexander Allen 1840–
    6. 6. Jackson Allen 1835– m. Louise Shipe 1840–
    7. 7. Stephen Allen 1816– m. Nancy Ross 1817–
      1. 1. Daniel Allen 1836–1911
      2. 2. Dorinda Allen 1843–
      3. 3. Abel Allen 1838–
      4. 4. William Allen 1839–
      5. 5. Reuben Allen 1841–
      6. 6. John Allen 1845–
      7. 7. Jane Allen 1847–1902
      8. 8. Minerva (I) Allen 1850–1880
      9. 9. Abigail Allen 1853–
      10. 10. Nancy Allen 1853–1938
      11. 11. Henry Allen 1856–
      12. 12. Stephen (Wesley) Allen 1858–1911
    8. 8. Christopher (Columbus) Allen 1846–1930
    9. 9. Zadoc Allen 1848–1860
  3. 3. Nathan Allen 1799–1878 m. Aletha Doyle 1801–1873
  4. 4. Mahala Allen 1801–1827 m. Charles Webb 1798–1872

James Allen's Timeline

5 Records

1758
22 August 1758
Birth of James Allen in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
1784
1784
Age 26
James Allen was married In Fayette Co., PA
Fayette co., PA
1800
1800
Age 42
James Allen resided here in No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
1820
1820
Age 62
James Allen resided here in July 11, 1820, Franklin County, IL
July 11, 1820, Franklin County, IL
1840
16 February 1840
Age 82
Death of James Allen in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 August 1758
    Event Place: Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Fayette co., PA
    Record Source: Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Warren County, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: July 11, 1820, Franklin County, IL
    Record Source: Illinois, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 February 1840
    Event Place: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Fayette County, Pennsylvania Vital Records, 1750-1890
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laurel Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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