William Allen (abt. 1748 - abt. 1811)

Born about 1748 in Uny Lelant, Cornwall, England [uncertain]

Husband of Honour (Harvey) Allen — married 2 Jan 1775 in St Ives, Cornwall, England

Died about 1811 at about age 63 in St Hilary, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

William Allen was born in Cornwall, England.

William Allen was born in or before 1742 to William Allen and Margaret Blight.^[1] He was baptized in Lelant parish, Cornwall, England on 12 Sep 1742.^[2]

William Allen, tinner, of Towednack, married Honor Harvey of St Ives on 2 January 1775 at St Ives, Cornwall. William was a sojourner (not permanently settled) in St Ives.^[3]

Children of William Allen and Honor Harvey:

1. William Allen, baptised 6 October 1776 at Ludgvan, Cornwall;^[4]
2. Honor Harvey Allen, baptised 3 May and buried 8 May 1778 at St Hilary, Cornwall.^[5][6]
3. Jenefer Allen, baptized 29 May 1785 at St Hilary, Cornwall.^[7]

William died in 1811 and was buried at St Hilary, Cornwall on 22 Jun 1811.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Parents: "Cornwall Marriage Registers, Vol 7," FindMyPast. William Allen and Margaret Blight, St Sithney, Cornwall, 26 Aug 1734 (accessed [21 Jun 2023]); citing England, Phillimore Marriage Registers, 1531–1913.
2. ↑ Baptism: "Bishop's transcripts for Uny-Lelant, 1679-1772," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DC63-LMJ?i=50&cat=315659 : 21 Jun 2023), William the son of William and Margaret Allen, 28 November 1742; citing image 51/52 of 671, District Probate Court, Bodmin, Cornwall; FHL microfilm 90272/1, DGS 004296501.
3. ↑ Marriage: "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DHF9-Y4F?cc=1769414&wc=3CBC-W3R%3A138123201%2C141534201%2C141569501 : 14 April 2015), Cornwall > St Ives > Marriages, 1754-1776 > image 49 of 53; Cornwall Records Office, Truro. Marriage of William Allen & Honor Harvey, 2 Jan 1775.
4. ↑ William: "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-D1FS-PHK?cc=1769414&wc=3CBZ-MNL%3A138123201%2C139753901%2C1582895204 : 2 February 2018), Cornwall > Ludgvan > Baptisms, burials, 1769-1812 > image 8 of 62; Cornwall Records Office, Truro. Baptism, William son of William Allen & Honour, 6 Oct 1776.
5. ↑ Honor bapt.: "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XK5Q-LLY?cc=1769414&wc=3CBH-16D%3A138123201%2C141471801%2C1582892705 : 14 August 2019), Cornwall > St Hilary > Baptisms, burials, 1777-1812 > image 5 of 84; Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
6. ↑ Honor bur.: "England, Cornwall Parish Registers, 1538-2010," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-XK5Q-KG4?cc=1769414&wc=3CBH-16D%3A138123201%2C141471801%2C1582892705 : 2 February 2018), Cornwall > St Hilary > Baptisms, burials, 1777-1812 > image 52 of 84; Cornwall Records Office, Truro.
7. ↑ Jenefer: Cornwall : St Hilary : St Hilary : Parish Register : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5817e50fe93790ec8b58fe58 : viewed 21 Jun 2023) baptism Jenefer Allen 29 May 1785
8. ↑ Death: Cornwall : St Hilary : St Hilary : Parish Register : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/5817c77fe93790ec7561feda : viewed 21 Jun 2023) burial William Allen 22 Jun 1811

Acknowledgement

• This person was created through the import of Allen-Patterson & Allied Families.GED on 26 October 2010.