Abt 1559 - 1656 (97 years)
Generation: 1
1. | George Allen was born about 1559; died in 1656 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Notes:
George Allen the Elder of South Croxton
The probated copy of the will is in a missing bundle. The administration has survived and also the inventory.
1660 ADM 40 :-
Administration Granted to :-Valentine Allen of South Croxton his son and Heir
Bond :- of ?130
Surety by :- Valentine Allen, William Stevenson of the same Parish and John Cooke of Barsby in the Parish of Ashby Folville
Witnessed by :- John Beaumont
Dated :- 31 Oct 1660
Inventory of George Allen the Elder South Croxton late deceased taken on the Last day of October 1656 ( PR/I/58/47 Value ?71-8-2 equiv. 1999 ?6,700)
His purse and Apparel ?34-0-0
In the Chamber
1 Bedstead and 1 feather bed ?1-0-0
1 Little Coffer ?1-0-0
1 Chest ?0-6-8
In The Hall
1 Glass cupboard and 1 woollen wheel and a ??? ?0-15-0
Barley and wheat at store ?4-6-8
4 juntills? 2 forks 3 bags ?0-10-0
1 b??? and 1 s??? ?0-1-6
4 pairs of homespun flaxen sheets ?1-4-6
4 Pillows 1 bolster 4 napkins 1 table sheet and 2 long forms ?1-13-0
4 cover sheets 4 pillows 3 bolsters 3 mattresses ?4-10-0
1 feather bed 6 blankets
5 Pewter Dishes ?0-6-0
In the Kitchen
3 Tubs 1 barrel an 1 old ???? 1 kimnel 2 pales ?0-5-0
2 brass pots and 4 brass pans ?1-15-0
1 salting trough shovels and other implements ?0-5-0
1 Table 1 form and 2 high stools ?0-5-0
Stock ?0-15-0
1 fire iron pot holders and other implements ?0-5-0
fritt? and rollands? ?0-4-0
1 fat hog ?0-9-0
2 ricks and 1 rafter of hay ?7-10-0
2 bakers firkins ?1-2-0
Grass on the ground ?4-0-0
lumber in the yard ?0-4-0
Total ?71-8-2
Taken by William Stevenson and John Cook
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George married Anne Wase on 16 Dec 1599 in All Saints, Rotherby, Leicestershire, England. Anne (daughter of Thomas Wase and Ann Colclough) was born about 1579 in Rotherby, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Allen was born in 1600 in Rotherby, Leicestershire, England; died before 1662.
- 3. George Allen was born about 1602 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died after 1662.
- 4. Anne Allen was born in Oct 1604 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 22 Apr 1662 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried in Apr 1662 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 5. Valentine Allen was born in Feb 1606 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jun 1675 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 28 Jun 1675 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 6. Ellyn Allen was born in Oct 1609 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 7. Margaret Allen was born about 1611 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Generation: 2
4. | Anne Allen (1.George1) was born in Oct 1604 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 22 Apr 1662 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried in Apr 1662 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Notes:
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Will 1662 Ann Allen Spinster of South Croxton
Abstract :-
Testator : Ann Allen
Dated : 1 March 1662
Burial : To be buried in the Churchyard at South Croxton
Bequests :
Margaret Collins my Sister ?4
George Allen of Somerby son of my brother George Allen ?12
William Allen son of my brother George Allen ?3
Ann Allen daughter of my brother William Allen 20s
My brother Valentine Allen 12s
His son George 2s 6d
His son Thomas 2s 6d
His daughter Alice 2s 6d
Executor : My brother George Allen to be executor and residual legatee
Witnesses Edward Dee x his mark and Edward Smith X his mark
Probate Granted to George Allen 17 May 1662
Inventory of Ann Allen who died on 25 April 1662
(PR/I/58/47 ?25 7/8 equiv 1999 ?2000)
Her apparel ?0-10-0
1 Cover sheet and 2 pillows ?0-13-4
1 pair of blankets and a mattress ?0-10-0
1 Brass pot 1 little pan and a pewter jug ?0-6-8
4 pairs of flaxen sheets and a table napkin ?0-8-0
2 Pillows and one little cushion ?0-2-0
1 little bed and a pair of ??? ?0-3-6
???????????? ?0-2-0
????? and ????? ?0-2-0
Money in purse ?23-0-0
Total ?25 7/8
by Edward Smith and Robert Baron
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5. | Valentine Allen (1.George1) was born in Feb 1606 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jun 1675 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 28 Jun 1675 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Office: 1662, Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; Church Warden South Croxton Parish
Notes:
In Lay subsidy roll of 4 Aug 1628
Valentine Allen in lands 40s tax 16s
(the tax imposed was second highest for village)
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Valentine Allen Church Warden in 1662
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Hearth Tax 1666
Valentine Allen 2 Hearths
Francis Allen 1 Hearth
(NB) in Barsby William Allen 1 Hearth
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Will of Valentine Allen
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1675 Folio 57 Leicester
Abstract :-
Date of Will : 28Jan 1669
Testator : Valentine Allen of South Croxton.
To son Valentine : Crops, Stock Profit lying in the Open fields of South Croxton. My close and House.
To Son George : (bequest re lands but indecipherable at this point) Fifty Pounds to be paid one year after my death.
To Daughter Alice : Fifty Pounds One year after my death. Plus goods to the value of Twenty Marks.
The poor of South Croxton : 10 Shillings
Succession : Valentine/Thomas/Ann/ Elizabeth/Frances
Small Bequests : Two Shillings and Six Pence each to Mary wife of George, Ann Elizabeth and Frances.
Executor : Valentine Allen
Overseers : Thomas Goddard Gent and William Pauley
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Inventory of Valentine Allen Snr; Yeoman late deceased taken on June 28 1675
(PR/I/T - 77/71 value ?161-18-2 equiv 1999 ?14,000)
His Apparel ?100
6 Acres Barley 1 Acre Wheat ?10-10-00
5 Acres Peas ?6-0-0
4 Cows ?11-0-0
16 Sheep ?10-0-0
Grass upon Ground ?3-0-0
Old Hay ?2-0-0
1 Sow 1 Pig ?1-10-0
1 old Mare ?2-0-0
Wheat Barley and Peas in the House ?1-0-0
In the Hall:
1 Frame Table, 1 wooden chair, 2 forms,
1 cupboard, 1 glass case, 2 covered stools 3 cushions ?2-8-6
In The Parlour:
1 Tester Bed,1 Truckle Bed, 1 Bed without Tester ?1-0-0
2 Cover sheets & blankets, 2 mattress?s ?2-8-0
1 Feather Bed, set of kittermuyle curtains, valance,
Curtain rods and 2 bolsters and 3 pillows ?3-13-4
1 Blanket, 1 Mattress ?0-3-6
1 Chest, 2 barrels 3 wooden stools, & 2 little forms ?0-8-0
2 Brass pots and 3 pans ?0-6-8
Pewter
7 Dishes, 4 spoons, 1 basin & ewer, 1 basin, 1 flagon,
1 candlestick, 1 salt cellar, 1 chamber pot, 1 candle pot
2 Saucers ?1-1-6
Two wooden tubs and 3 wooden pales ?0-6-8
From the Hall:
1 Flat Iron, 1 rack, 3 hooks, 1 bass fork, 1 shovel,
a pair of tongues, a bar of iron, 1 coal hatchet ?0-2-6
Linen in the Parlour:
1 holland sheet, 4 pairs flaxen sheets and flaxen pillow bags
1 flaxen towel 1 flaxen table cloth and a pair of horden
sheets and 4 napkins. ?2-10-0
In the Chamber:
1 bed 1 mattress 2 blankets 1 cover sheet 1 bolster 2 pillows
1 bolster 1 set of curtains ?1-5-0
1 Cradle, 1 Churn, 1 Anvil, 1 cheese press, 1 woollen
and 1 linen wheel. ?0-10-0
1 ?????? and 2 cart loads of Pit Coals 1 fletch of bacon ?2-0-0
In the Yard, Stuff ?0-8-0
For items forgotten or not seen ?0-6-8
Signed Thomas Goddard and Samuel Balgay
NB Valentine Allen and Thomas Goddard were church wardens in 1662
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Valentine married Ann Wood on 6 Feb 1629 in Saint Mary's, Ashby Magna, Leicestershire, England. Ann (daughter of Edward Wood and Elizabeth Tooley) was born in Mar 1611 in Ashby Magna, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1666 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 6 Dec 1666 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Valentine Allen was born about 1632 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 12. Elizabeth Allen was born in Apr 1634 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 13. George Allen was born in Apr 1638 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1695 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 22 Dec 1695 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 14. Thomas Allen was born about 1640 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jan 1738 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 14 Jan 1738 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 15. Ann Allen was born about 1642.
- 16. Frances Allen was born about 1644 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 17. Alice Allen was born about 1648 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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6. | Ellyn Allen (1.George1) was born in Oct 1609 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
Generation: 3
9. | George Allen (3.George2, 1.George1) was born about 1630. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Somerby, Leicestershire, England
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13. | George Allen (5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Apr 1638 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1695 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 22 Dec 1695 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Yeoman
- Office: 1683, Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; Church Warden South Croxton Parish Church
George married Mary UNKNOWN about 1666. Mary was born about 1644; died in Jul 1695 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 19 Jul 1695 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Mary Allen was born in Jul 1668 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 19. George Allen was born in Nov 1670 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 20. Valentine Allen was born in Feb 1672 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1717 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 4 Aug 1717 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 21. Paul Allen was born in Mar 1675 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 30 Sep 1747 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 2 Oct 1747 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 22. Elizabeth Allen was born in Sep 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 7 Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 23. Silas Allen was born in Sep 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 14 Sep 1749.
- 24. Thomas Allen was born in Mar 1684 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in May 1728 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 20 May 1728 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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14. | Thomas Allen (5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born about 1640 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jan 1738 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 14 Jan 1738 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Thomas married Elizabeth UNKNOWN about 1676. Elizabeth was born about 1644; died in Aug 1681 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 12 Aug 1681 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Ann Allen was born in Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 26. William Allen was born on 12 Mar 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before 1701 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Thomas married Joan Neal on 22 Jan 1685 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Joan was born about 1665; died in Apr 1737 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 28 Apr 1737 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Mary Allen was born in Jan 1688 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1690 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 1 Jan 1690 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 28. John Allen was born in Feb 1689 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1724 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 12 Aug 1724 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 29. Mary Allen was born in Jun 1692 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 30. Thomas Allen was born in Jun 1696 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 31. William Allen was born on 14 Nov 1701 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 32. Francis Allen was born in 1706 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Generation: 4
20. | Valentine Allen (13.George3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Feb 1672 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1717 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 4 Aug 1717 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Valentine married Troth Silkstone on 21 Oct 1697 in Saint Mary's, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Troth was born about 1675; died in Jul 1707 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 6 Jul 1707 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. George Allen was born in Aug 1698 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 34. Mary Allen was born in Jul 1707 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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21. | Paul Allen (13.George3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Mar 1675 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 30 Sep 1747 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 2 Oct 1747 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Paul married Ann Hussey on 27 Nov 1699 in Saint Peter's, Tilton on the Hill, Leicestershire, England. Ann was born about 1678; died between 1705 and 1718. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 35. Mary Allen was born in Oct 1700 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 36. George Allen was born in Apr 1702 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 37. Ann Allen was born in Aug 1705 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Paul married Bennett Archer on 8 Jan 1717 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Bennett (daughter of Richard Archer and Ann UNKNOWN) was born in Aug 1688 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Sep 1775 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 24 Sep 1775 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Paul Allen was born in Dec 1719 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 28 Sep 1793 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 8 Oct 1793 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 39. Silas Allen was born in Oct 1723 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before Jan 1764 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 40. William Allen was born in Jun 1726 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jan 1753 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 16 May 1775 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 41. Thomas Allen was born in Apr 1730 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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22. | Elizabeth Allen (13.George3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Sep 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 7 Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
23. | Silas Allen (13.George3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Sep 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 14 Sep 1749. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Currier
- Probate: 6 Oct 1749; Son George Executer
Notes:
Will probated 16 Oct 1749, son George executor.
Silas married Ann Cockitt on 19 Sep 1703 in Saint Mary the Virgin, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. Ann was born about 1682; died in Jul 1728 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 3 Jul 1728 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. William Allen was born in Jul 1704 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
- 43. George Allen was born about 1706 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
- 44. Elizabeth Allen was born in Jun 1714 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
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24. | Thomas Allen (13.George3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Mar 1684 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in May 1728 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 20 May 1728 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Thomas married Elizabeth Archer on 13 Apr 1718 in Saint Mary's, Humberstone, Leicestershire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of William Archer and Mary UNKNOWN) was born in May 1686 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. Thomas Allen was born in Aug 1719 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 46. William Allen was born in Jan 1720 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 47. George Allen was born in Apr 1722 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 48. Mary Allen was born in Aug 1724 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1724 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 3 Aug 1724 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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26. | William Allen (14.Thomas3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born on 12 Mar 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before 1701 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
27. | Mary Allen (14.Thomas3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Jan 1688 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1690 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 1 Jan 1690 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
28. | John Allen (14.Thomas3, 5.Valentine2, 1.George1) was born in Feb 1689 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1724 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 12 Aug 1724 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Family/Spouse: Mary Wilkinson. Mary was born about 1690. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. John Allen was born in Apr 1714 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 50. Ann Allen was born in Dec 1716 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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