George Allen

George was born in January 1816 in Bolton and his baptism took place on January 14th, 1816 at St. Mary (Deane).¹ 

• Birth Notes

  Name:    George Allen
  Baptism Date:    14 Jan 1816
  Baptism Place:    Deane, St Mary, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Joseph Allen
  Mother:    Sarah Allen
  Reference Number:    GB127.L85/1/2/2
  
  Joseph was a Weaver from Great Bolton
  

George's father was Joseph Allen and his mother was Sarah Carter.  His paternal grandparents were John Allen and Ellen Welsby. He had six brothers and three sisters, named Benjamin, Benjamin, William, Joseph, George, John, Elizabeth, Sarah and Jane.  He was the youngest of the ten children.