1606 - 1675 (69 years)
Generation: 1
1. | 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. 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:
- 2. Valentine Allen was born about 1632 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 3. Elizabeth Allen was born in Apr 1634 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 4. 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.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Ann Allen was born about 1642.
- 7. Frances Allen was born about 1644 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 8. Alice Allen was born about 1648 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Generation: 2
4. | George Allen (1.Valentine1) 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:
- 9. Mary Allen was born in Jul 1668 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 10. George Allen was born in Nov 1670 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 11. 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. Elizabeth Allen was born in Sep 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 7 Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 14. Silas Allen was born in Sep 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 14 Sep 1749.
- 15. 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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5. | Thomas Allen (1.Valentine1) 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:
- 16. Ann Allen was born in Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 17. 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:
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. Mary Allen was born in Jun 1692 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 21. Thomas Allen was born in Jun 1696 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 22. William Allen was born on 14 Nov 1701 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 23. Francis Allen was born in 1706 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Generation: 3
11. | Valentine Allen (4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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:
- 24. George Allen was born in Aug 1698 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 25. Mary Allen was born in Jul 1707 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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12. | Paul Allen (4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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:
- 26. Mary Allen was born in Oct 1700 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 27. George Allen was born in Apr 1702 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 28. 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:
- 29. 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.
- 30. Silas Allen was born in Oct 1723 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before Jan 1764 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 31. 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.
- 32. Thomas Allen was born in Apr 1730 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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13. | Elizabeth Allen (4.George2, 1.Valentine1) was born in Sep 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died on 7 Oct 1678 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
14. | Silas Allen (4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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:
- 33. William Allen was born in Jul 1704 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
- 34. George Allen was born about 1706 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
- 35. Elizabeth Allen was born in Jun 1714 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England.
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15. | Thomas Allen (4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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:
- 36. Thomas Allen was born in Aug 1719 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 37. William Allen was born in Jan 1720 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 38. George Allen was born in Apr 1722 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 39. 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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17. | William Allen (5.Thomas2, 1.Valentine1) was born on 12 Mar 1680 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before 1701 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. |
18. | Mary Allen (5.Thomas2, 1.Valentine1) 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. |
19. | John Allen (5.Thomas2, 1.Valentine1) 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:
- 40. John Allen was born in Apr 1714 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 41. Ann Allen was born in Dec 1716 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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Generation: 4
24. | George Allen (11.Valentine3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) was born in Aug 1698 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Frame Knitter
George married Elizabeth UNKNOWN about 1721. Elizabeth was born about 1701; was buried on 29 Dec 1729 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Valentine Allen was born in Jan 1722 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 43. Thomas Allen was born in Dec 1729 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before 1732 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 44. Thomas Allen was born in Sep 1732 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 45. John Allen was born in Mar 1736 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 46. Elizabeth Allen was born about 1740; died in Mar 1744 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 24 Mar 1744 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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29. | Paul Allen (12.Paul3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Paul Alling
- Occupation: Carpenter - a Very Good One -
Notes:
Occupation Carpenter, death entry in register reads " and a very good one too " .
Paul married Jane Weston on 1 Nov 1748 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Jane was born in 1727; died on 28 Jun 1792 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 8 Jul 1792 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Richard Allen was born in Nov 1750 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jun 1793 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 48. Anne Allen was born in Feb 1751 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 49. Jane Allen was born in Apr 1754 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 50. William Allen was born in Dec 1756 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jun 1758 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 15 Jun 1758 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 51. Jonothan Allen was born in Feb 1758 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 52. Paul Allen was born in Jul 1759 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before Jul 1767 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 53. Mary Allen was born in Nov 1762 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jan 1763 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 12 Jan 1763 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 54. Hannah Allen was born in Jan 1765 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 55. Paul Allen was born in Jul 1767 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Feb 1796 in Lowesby, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 19 Feb 1796 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 56. Elizabeth Allen was born in Dec 1768 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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30. | Silas Allen (12.Paul3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) was born in Oct 1723 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died before Jan 1764 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Yeoman
- Probate: 21 Jan 1764; Granted to Wife Elizabeth
Notes:
WILL: Extracts from Will of Silas Allen, South Croxton, 1762
" Silas Allen, Yeoman of South Croxton, 1762
Wife Elizabeth, Mother Benett Allen, Brothers George, Paul, William &
Thomas. Witnesses Hannah Freeman, John Barsby, Thomas Allen. Probate
21-1-1764 to Wife Elizabeth. "
Silas married Elizabeth Erby on 16 Jul 1758 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Elizabeth was born about 1737. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | William Allen (12.Paul3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: William Alling
- Occupation: Carpenter
William married Alice Stevenson on 11 Apr 1751 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Alice was born about 1730. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Elizabeth Allen was born in Jan 1753 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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33. | William Allen (14.Silas3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) was born in Jul 1704 in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 20 Jul 1704, Saint Mary the Virgin, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
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37. | William Allen (15.Thomas3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) was born in Jan 1720 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence at marriage: Barsby, Leicestershire, England
- Occupation: Frame Knitter
William married Mary Lockwood on 25 Dec 1741 in Saint Mary's, Ashby Folville, Leicestershire, England. Mary was born about 1720; died in Mar 1787 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 19 Mar 1787 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. Thomas Allen was born in Mar 1741 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 59. Mary Allen was born in Sep 1745 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 60. William Allen was born in Dec 1748 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 61. Ann Allen was born in Jan 1750 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 62. Elizabeth Allen was born in Apr 1753 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Aug 1761 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 28 Aug 1761 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 63. George Allen was born in Dec 1755 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jun 1761 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 10 Jun 1761 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 64. William Allen was born on 5 Jan 1757 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
- 65. Valentine Allen was born in Aug 1760 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
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39. | Mary Allen (15.Thomas3, 4.George2, 1.Valentine1) 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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