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Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet (c. 1566 – 7 March 1627) was son of John Alen (d. 29 September 1616) of St. Wolstan's, near Celbridge
, and Anne, dau of Thomas Dillon of Riverstown.
He was created a Baronet, of St Wolstons in the County of Kildare, in the Baronetage of Ireland on 7 June 1622, for the services rendered by his long-dead great-uncle, Archbishop John Alen
, and also a payment to the Crown. He was invested as a Knight on 8 June 1622.
He married, firstly,
He married, secondly,
He died on 7 March 1626/27, without issue, and was buried in Donacomper, Celbridge. His will (dated 1 March 1626) was probated on 18 April 1627. On his death, his baronetcy became extinct.
He should not be confused with Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet
, of Totteridge, Middlesex.
Celbridge
Celbridge is a town and townland on the River Liffey in County Kildare, Ireland. It is west of Dublin. As a town within the Dublin Metropolitan Area and the Greater Dublin Area, it is located at the intersection of the R403 and R405 regional roads....
, and Anne, dau of Thomas Dillon of Riverstown.
He was created a Baronet, of St Wolstons in the County of Kildare, in the Baronetage of Ireland on 7 June 1622, for the services rendered by his long-dead great-uncle, Archbishop John Alen
John Alen
John Alen was an English canon lawyer, Archbishop of Dublin, and Chancellor of Ireland.-Life:He was born in Cotteshall, Norfolk.The Alans were a numerous clan and six of his cousins settled in Ireland including his namesake John, who was Lord Chancellor in his turn...
, and also a payment to the Crown. He was invested as a Knight on 8 June 1622.
He married, firstly,
- Mary Fleming, daughter of William Fleming, 11th Lord Slane and Elinor Fleming, after 1616.
He married, secondly,
- Mary Preston, daughter of Jenico Preston, 5th Viscount GormanstonViscount GormanstonViscount Gormanston is a title in the Peerage of Ireland held by the head of the Preston family. It was created in 1478. The holder is the senior Viscount of Ireland, as well as the bearer of the oldest vicomital title in either Britain or Ireland. The Preston family descends from Sir Robert...
and Margaret St. Lawrence, after 1623.
He died on 7 March 1626/27, without issue, and was buried in Donacomper, Celbridge. His will (dated 1 March 1626) was probated on 18 April 1627. On his death, his baronetcy became extinct.
He should not be confused with Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet
Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet
Sir Thomas Allen, 1st Baronet also spelt Aleyn or Alleyn, was an English politician and grocer.He was the son of William Aleyn and his wife Elizabeth Compton, daughter of William Compton. Allen was alderman of Cheap Ward from 1652 until 1660 and subsequently of Aldgate Ward until 1679...
, of Totteridge, Middlesex.