Biography · Allen-77808
William Allen
1610 – 22 June 1670
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with Edward Allen is assessed as uncertain. No parent statement or record in either local biography.
Birth1610 · Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
Death22 June 1670 · Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
LocalityWirksworth, Derbyshire, England
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Children 1Anthoney Alling AllenDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthoney Alling Allen Dates not established | child | Unassessed child link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Parents 1Edward AllenDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Allen Dates not established | father | Uncertain father link | No parent statement or record in either local biography. Source review: FamilySearch profile links only. |
Earlier notes and research toolsEarlier assessments, imports, comparisons and exports
This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.
Research notes and earlier assessments
Conclusion: Current conclusion
The father relationship with Edward Allen is assessed as uncertain. No parent statement or record in either local biography.
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [Edward Allen](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Allen-77809) is assessed as **uncertain**. No parent statement or record in either local biography.
Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: Edward Allen. Assessment: uncertain.
Reason: No parent statement or record in either local biography.
Source summary: FamilySearch profile links only. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Original Markdown
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: [Edward Allen](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Allen-77809). Assessment: **uncertain**. Reason: No parent statement or record in either local biography. Source summary: FamilySearch profile links only. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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