Matthew Allen

     Matthew was born in 1627 in Weymouth, Dorchestershire, England. He was the son of George Allen and Katherine Starke of Sandwich.¹ On 20 March 1633, Matthew immigrated from Weymouth, England with his parents. Matthew married Sarah Kirby, daughter of Richard Kirby [Curby] and Jane (?), on 5 June 1657 in Sandwich, Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Matthew and Sarah had children: Dorothy [4/08/1659] [m. John Colvin], Miriam [June 1661] [m. James Easton], Deborah [May 1663], Samuel [February 1665], Mary November 1668], Ahazadiah [4/02/1671] & Matthew [6/10/1677]. Matthew made his will on 7 February 1688 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

William Allen of Dartmouth being sick but sound of mind and perfect memory. He forgives debt of £ 13 of his daughter, Dorothy and her husband John Colvin. His wife to have a convenient house room. Sons Samuel and Matthew to divide land equally. Daughters Miriam, Deborah, Mary & Ahazadiah to each receive a cow at the age of 18. His wife Sarah to be Executrix. Witnesses: John Russell Thomas Tabor & Val Hutchinson.²

Matthew departed this life in Dartmouth. The inventory of Matthew's estate was taken on Sunday, 1 May 1695 by John Sharman and John Turbor. The estate was appraised at £127 2s. His will was probated on 23 May 1695.