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Major Allen 1778–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 December 1778

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

Death Date: 10 October 1859

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

Father: Thomas Allen

Mother: Dorcas Wing

Spouse(s): Molly Allen

Children(s): Frederick Allen, Almira Allen

In 1778, Major Allen entered the world in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Thomas Allen And Dorcas Wing. Major Allen married Molly Allen, and had children including Almira E Allen, Frederick Allen. Major Allen passed away in 1859 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Major Allen entered the world in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Thomas Allen And Dorcas Wing.
  • Major Allen married Molly Allen, and had children including Almira E Allen, Frederick Allen.
  • Major Allen passed away in 1859 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Allen's Ancestors

Self
Major Allen
1778–1859
Birth Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Allen
1753–1841
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Dorcas Wing
1753–
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Peter Allen
1720–1790
Massachusetts
Mary Allen
1722–
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, Colonial America
John Wing
1731–1755
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America
Jemima Shepherd
1725–1816
Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Allen
1649–1725
Increase Jr.
1694–1771
Lydia Allen
1700–1772
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Allen
1610–1691
Susannah
1629–1676
Joseph II
1667–1734
Rachel Gifford
1668–1721

Major Allen's Descendants

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Major Allen (26 December 1778–10 October 1859) m. Molly Allen (14 April 1775–26 February 1842)
  1. 1. Frederick Allen 1809–1874 m. Hannah (Crary) Brownell 1817–1910
    1. 1. Cortez Allen 1839–1926 m. Lydia (A.) Francis 1841–1918
      1. 1. Irving (F.) Allen 1869–1915 m. Almy (Minerva) Handy 1874–1959
        1. 1. Infant (Son) Allen 1897–1897
        2. 2. Infant (Daughter) Allen 1899–1899
        3. 3. Infant (Son) Allen 1900–1900
      2. 2. Edson (M.) Allen 1871–1899
      3. 3. Agnes (Homer) Allen 1874–1960 m. Frank (Russell) Slocum 1878–1966
        1. 1. Cortez (Allen) Slocum 1905–1933
    2. 2. Mollie Allen 1852–1881 m. Albert (Case Sherman) Capt. 1849–1914
    3. 3. Charlotte Allen 1843–1864 m. John (O.) Slocum 1842–1902
      1. 1. Frederick (Allen) Slocum 1865–1949 m. Mary (Howland) Potter 1873–1950
        1. 1. Harry (Allen) Slocum 1899–1961
  2. 2. Almira (E.) Allen 1815–1860 m. William (Weeks) Capt. 1813–1906
    1. 1. Myra (Allen) Heyer 1850–1881
    2. 2. Thomas (F.) Weeks 1844–1871
    3. 3. Willie (Major) Weeks 1858–1863
    4. 4. Mary (Adeline) Weeks 1839–1911
    5. 5. Almie (W.) Weeks 1837–1903 m. Charles (F.) Cushman 1831–1910
      1. 1. Allison Cushman 1878–1879
      2. 2. Charles (A.) Cushman 1857–1932
      3. 3. Clara (B.) Cushman 1859–1863
      4. 4. Everett (C.) Cushman 1864–1865
      5. 5. Hattie (Almie) Davis 1866–1925
      6. 6. Bertha (E.) Graves 1875–1942
      7. 7. Emma (Howland) Anthony 1861–1926

Major Allen's Timeline

2 Records

1778
26 December 1778
Birth of Major Allen in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1859
10 October 1859
Age 81
Death of Major Allen in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 December 1778
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 October 1859
    Event Place: Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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