Family and Education
bap. 24 Apr. 1603, o.s. of Edward Allen, Fishmonger, of Bread Street, London by Elizabeth, da. of William Bennett, Fishmonger, of London. educ. G. Inn 1618-26; St. John’s, Oxf. 1619-23, BA 1622, MA 1626. m. 1627, Mary (bur. 11 Feb. 1664), da. of Sir John Weld, merchant, of Old Jewry, London and Arnolds, Edmonton, Mdx., 6s. (3 d.v.p.) 7da. suc. fa. 1626; Kntd. 26 Mar. 1639.
Offices Held
Governor, Barnet g.s. 1634 – d., Cholmeley’s sch. Highgate 1653 – d.; commr. for assessment, Mdx. 1640 – 41, Aug. 1660–80, array 1642, oyer and terminer, Mdx. and London, July 1660; j.p. Mdx. July 1660 – d., dep. lt. c. Aug. 1660 – d.; commr. for loyal and indigent officers, Mdx., London and Westminster 1662, recusants, Mdx. 1675.
Main residences: Finchley, Mdx.; Dorchester House, Westminster.
Notes
Unless otherwise stated, this biography is based on M. A. Wren and P. Hackett, James Allen, and on additional information supplied by the authors.
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Commons 1660-1690
Web Title
ALLEN, Sir Thomas (1603-81)
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