Benjamin
ALLEN
Born
4 October 1743
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Fairfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
27 March 1827
,
Westport, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 4 October 1743 in Fairfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Father:
Joseph ALLEN
Mother:
Rachel BENNETT
Benjamin had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Benjamin married Rhoda ALLEN 25 February 1773 in Weston, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Rhoda ALLEN was born 1 September 1750 in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (Southport) (Greenfield Hill). Rhoda died 10 October 1814 in Westport, Connecticut, USA (Green's Farms). Rhoda was the child of John ALLEN and Sarah BENNETT.
Benjamin ALLEN died 27 March 1827 in Westport, Connecticut, USA .
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Spouse & Children of Benjamin ALLEN
Benjamin ALLEN married 
Rhoda ALLEN
Marriage date: 25 February 1773
Marriage place: Weston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Rhoda ALLEN was the child of John ALLEN and Sarah BENNETT
Rhoda ALLENMarriage date: 25 February 1773
Marriage place: Weston, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Rhoda ALLEN was the child of John ALLEN and Sarah BENNETT
Children of Benjamin ALLEN and Rhoda ALLEN
Gideon ALLENBorn: 28 June 1772, Fairfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
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Benjamin ALLEN John Secor ALLENBorn: abt. 1776, Fairfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 27 November 1865, Westport, Connecticut, USA
Died: 27 November 1865, Westport, Connecticut, USA
Rhoda ALLENBorn: 22 April 1777, Westport, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 20 September 1854, Westport, Connecticut, USA
Died: 20 September 1854, Westport, Connecticut, USA
Polly ALLEN Delaney ALLEN Jeremiah ALLEN Permelia ALLENBorn: 1 August 1802, , Connecticut, USA
Died: 22 March 1880, Marion Township, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Died: 22 March 1880, Marion Township, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
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Birth — 17434 October 1743
Fairfield, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1772 Birth of ChildGideon ALLEN was born 28 June 1772, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (Southport) (Greenfield Hill)
Benjamin was 28 years old.
1773 Marriage / PartnerBenjamin ALLEN and Rhoda ALLEN 25 February 1773, Weston, Connecticut, USA
He was 29 years old.
1773 Birth of ChildBenjamin ALLEN was born 20 June 1773, , Connecticut, USA
Benjamin was 29 years old.
Revolutionary War
ALLEN, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A001382
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 10-4-1743 FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-27-1827 FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: BATES, ROLLS & LISTS OF CT MEN IN THE REV, VOL 8, PP 151-152
Service Description: 1) CAPT DANIEL GODFREY, COL SAMUEL WHITING, MILITIA
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1) FUTURE APP THROUGH POLLY M WM JOHNSON NASH MUST FIND CORRECT LINE
RESIDENCE
1) City: FAIRFIELD - County: FAIRFIELD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) RHODA ALLEN
2) MARY X
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ALLEN, BENJAMIN
Ancestor #: A001382
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: CONNECTICUT Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 10-4-1743 FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Death: 3-27-1827 FAIRFIELD CO CONNECTICUT
Service Source: BATES, ROLLS & LISTS OF CT MEN IN THE REV, VOL 8, PP 151-152
Service Description: 1) CAPT DANIEL GODFREY, COL SAMUEL WHITING, MILITIA
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) FUTURE APP THROUGH POLLY M WM JOHNSON NASH MUST FIND CORRECT LINE
RESIDENCE
1) City: FAIRFIELD - County: FAIRFIELD CO - State: CONNECTICUT
SPOUSE
1) RHODA ALLEN
2) MARY X
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1777 Birth of ChildRhoda ALLEN was born 22 April 1777, Westport, Connecticut, USA (Green's Farms)
Benjamin was 33 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1802 Birth of ChildPermelia ALLEN was born 1 August 1802, , Connecticut, USA
Benjamin was 58 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1814 Death of Spouse/PartnerRhoda ALLEN died 10 October 1814, Westport, Connecticut, USA (Green's Farms)
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Death Date: 27 Mar 1827
Death Place: Westport, Connecticut
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1747
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03221-2
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3077
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7CN-C53 : 3 December 2014), Benjamin Allen, 27 Mar 1827; citing Westport, Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,077.'
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Name: Benjamin Allen
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Death Date: 27 Mar 1827
Death Place: Westport, Connecticut
Age: 80
Birth Date: 1747
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03221-2
System Origin: Connecticut-EASy
GS Film number: 3077
Reference ID:
'Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:F7CN-C53 : 3 December 2014), Benjamin Allen, 27 Mar 1827; citing Westport, Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,077.'
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Colonial Cemetery Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA PLOT 102
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Last updated: 2/16/2025 4:27:38 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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