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William Allen/Allin of Salisbury received land in the first division and again in 1640. He was a "townsman and commoner" in 1650 and his occupation was a "house carpenter".

William Allen married (1) Ann Goodale and (2) Alice ____, widow of John Roper and John Dickison, in abt. 1684. His will was written in Boston April 16, 1674 and a codicil was added Nov. 7, 1676, and the will was proved July 22, 1686. Children of William and Ann (Goodale) Allen/Allin (all born in Salisbury): 1. Abigail b. Jan. 4, 1639-40, m. Henry Wheeler 2. Hannah b. June 17, 1642, m. Peter Ayer 3. Mary b. June 29, 1644, m. George Hewes 4. Martha b. 1646, m. Richard Hubbard. 5. John b. Oct. 9, 1648, m. widow, Mary (Pike) Adros 6. William b. Oct. 2, 1650, m. Mary Harris 7. Benjamin b. 1652, m. widow, Rachel Wheeler and Hopestill Leonard 8.Joseph b. Oct. 13, 1653, living in 1678. An inventory was taken on the estate of a Joseph Allen in June, 1682; widow Bethia and children. 9. Richard b. Nov. 8, 1655, d. June 8, 1678, unmarried. A Richard Allin served in King Philip's War under Lieut. Benjamin Swett, June, 1676. 10. Ruth b. Feb. 19, 1657-8, not in will, 1674. 11. Jeremiah b. Feb. 17