George Allen snr father and Mary Snoswell mother of George Allen

George Allen was a Master Boat Builder in Deal and his wife Mary Snoswell, the daughter of Thomas Snoswell, a Master Mariner in the Port of Deal and Mary Sneller. Mary and George were married 19 January 1814 at St Leonard’s Church, Deal, Kent, England. They had the following children- George, John, Thomas, Mary, Elizabeth, Anne, Eliza and Jane.

Mary Snoswell was born 25 Feb 1790, christened 14 March 1790 and died before 1881. George was born in 1786 and died April 1830.

In the 1851 Census Mary with her daughters Mary and Elisa were living at 4 Alfred Aq, Deal. Mary was identified as “Partner, Boat building Bisiness” and her daughters were described as dressmakers.

George Allen must have had the lease of land in Deal, which was transferred to his wife Mary Allen. There are records of a number of transfers of land amongst the Allen family this gives some information on the family in Deal. This information came from Bev Greenhalgh from PR’s of Deal and surrounding area.

Abstract of Title Deeds for Beach Street, Deal (from a transcript copy)

DDC 38 Conveyance on 8 Feb 1910 of Capstan Ground, The Marina, Deal, Kent (Near Horsa Rd).

1853 Abstract of Title of the Executrix of Mr Edward Darby, deceased, to a piece or parcel of leasehold land or ground together with leasehold capstan ground nearly opposite, situate at the North end of Deal, Kent. Inc

18 Jan 1860 Assignment of two leasehold capstan grounds in Deal for ₤50.
Mrs Mary Allen to Miss Mary Larking Allen
Mary Allen, widow, Mary Larking Allen, spinster.

Reciting Indenture of Lease by Archbishop to Edward Darby dated 30 Dec 1851 and Indenture of Assignment dated 12 Jul 1853 between Jane Allen, widow and Mary Allen and Indenture of Lease dated 10 May 1859 by Archbishop to Mary Allen.
Witness: William Tucker of Deal, Kent

9 Apr 1861 Copy conveyance of Reversion of hereditaments at Deal, Kent. Archbishop with approval of Ecclesiastical Commissioners to John Snoswell Allen of Deal, boat builder for ₤133.13s.

Quotes Indenture of Lease of 15 Jun 1852 between Archbishop and Mrs Mary Allen, and other Indentures above, and Endorsement on Assignment of 18 Jan 1860 dated 6 Nov 1860 of Assignment by Mary Larking Allen to John Snoswell Allen who now holds all four hereafter mentioned premises:

Firstly all that boat builder’s shop with ground and appurtenances at the North End of Deal abutting to Beach Street to East, to a 20ft road West, to ground demised to Edward Darby in part and to premises demised to Michael Bayley in other part to North, and to a 13 ft road there to South.

And capstan ground opposite abutting to sea to East, to Beach Street and a way answerable to Beach Street to West, to capstan ground demised to Edward Darby to North, and to another capstan ground demised to Edward Spencer Curling to South. And a piece of ground westward of the boat shop, abutting to the aforesaid 20ft road to East, to road or highway leading to Sandown Castle to West, to ground demised to the executors of Robert Edwards and William Redsull to North, and to said 15ft road to South, which premises were late in the tenure or occupation of Mary Allen.

Secondly a piece or parcel of capstan ground abutting to the sea to East, ground demised to Edward Darby to North, to another capstan ground demised to James Ratcliffe to South, to the 15ft way answerable to Beach Street to West, late in the occupation of Edward Darby.

Thirdly a piece or parcel of beachy ground in Lower Deal in Deal
containing in width from North to South 19ft, abutting to premises demised to Edward Darby and since assigned to George Jarvis and John Hart to North, to freehold premises of Isaac Pritchard Bayley to West, to a boat shop and premises heretofore of James Ratcliffe and Mary Allen to South, (and to the
road or way in line with Beach St to East).

Fourthly capstan ground containing in width from North to South 28ft, lying opposite the last mentioned premises, abutting to the sea to East, to road or way in line with Beach Street to West, to capstan ground of Isaac Pritchard Bayley to North, to capstan ground demised to Edward Darby and assigned to Mary Allen to South.

13 May 1861 Conveyance of two capstan grounds by Mr John Snoswell Allen to Miss M. L. Allen, for ₤80.
As in secondly and fourthly above.
Witness, George Mercer

Memorandum that by Indenture of 8 Jan 1878 Mary Larking Allen assigned to Felix Faucheux of North End Factory, Deal, manufacturer, all that capstan ground firstly described above.

4 Jan 1894 Mary Larking Allen died. Will dated 10 May 1878 proved 26 Jan 1894 mentioned: Sister Elizabeth Ann Allen and Elizabeth Ann Munns Sister Ann Snoswell Hudson
Nieces Jane Annie Tucker Allen, Emily Ann Allen, H. M. Hudson
Mary Allen, Clara Allen, Jane Allen and Agnes Allen.

“all that messuage or dwelling house, 4 Alfred Square now occupied by me, to brother Thomas Winstone Allen of Deal, baker and Mary his wife and Richard Emmerson Joynson of Sandwich, gentleman: to the use of Thomas Winstone Allen and Mary his wife”.

Witnesses Mary Ann Betts)
Sarah Ann Betts) of Alfred Square

29 Jan 1910 Agreement for hire of Capstan ground, The Marina, Deal. Mr T.W. Allen to Mr. Arthur J. May.

Thomas Winstone Allen of 11 College Road, Deal, gentleman
Arthur J. May of Abbotsley, Marina, Deal, gentleman

Capstan ground now in the occupation of Henry Ball, at annual rent of ₤3.3s.
Witness John F. Arnold, 9 Queen Street, Deal, valuer.

9 Feb 1910 Surviving trustee under the Will of Mary Larking Allen to Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of Deal, for ₤75.

T.W. Allen of 11 College Rd, Deal
Elizabeth Ann Allen of 8 College Rd, Deal

All that capstan ground now or late in the occupation of Henry Ball, measuring in width 28ft from North to South, abutting to the sea to East: to Marina to West: to capstan ground formerly of Isaac Pritchard Bayley and now or late of James Edgar to North: and to capstan ground formerly of Mary Larking Allen and since of Felix Faucheux and now or late of James Edgar.
Witness, John F. Arnold.
(From Bev Greenhalgh)



Children of George Allen and Mary Snoswell

1. George Allen born 1 November 1814 in North End, Deal, Kent, England. George married Jane Elizabeth Paul 10 November 1840 at St Leonards Church, Deal, Kent, England. (See more information on them later.)

2. Mary Larking Allen born 23 August 1816 in Lower St, Deal, Kent and died 4 January 1894 (age 77 March qtr 1894 Eastry 2a 677) in Alfred Square, Deal, Kent, England. In the 1881 Census (1341237/RG11/0998/80/28) Mary is listed as head of the house a dressmaker living at 4 Alfred Sq, Dolphin St, Deal, Kent, England. Living with Mary was her sister Eliza A. aged 51 also a dressmaker. I image the Larking comes from her great grand mother on the Snoswell side Ann Larking.

In the 1891 Census Mary L Allen was living at 4 Alfred Sq, Deal , Kent, living with her sister Eliza Allen both living on own means.


3. Elizabeth Ann Allen daughter of George and Mary Allen married George William Munns 28 July 1842 at St Peter and St Paul, Milton by Gravesend, Kent, England.
o Mary Ann Munns christened 13 November 1844 at St George, Gravesend, Kent, England
o George Thomas Munns christened 26 May 1843 St Peter and St Paul, Milton by Gravesend, Kent, England.
o Edward Munns born about 1849 in Gravesend, Kent, England
o William Munns born 1850 March Qtr in Gravesend, Kent, England, vol 5 pg 211. Was christened 30 December 1849 at Holly Trinity, Milton By Gravesend, Kent, England. The index of BDM lists when the person was registered not when they were born.
o Thomas Munns born 26 March 1852 Gravesend, Kent, June Qtr, Vol 2a, Pg 226. Thomas was christened 2 October 1859 at St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England.
o Frederick Munns born 6 November 1854 in London, Middlesex. Frederick was christened on 2 October 1859 at St Mary Whitechapel, Stepney, London, England.
o Richard Munns born about 1857 in London, Middlesex. The 1881 Census shows Richard Munns aged 24 born in Whitechapel, Middlesex, England a butcher living with his wife Eliza 24 born St Lukes, Middlesex, England and their 4 month old daughter Emma born in Bow, Middlesex all living at 96 St Pauls Rd, London, Middlesex.

In the 1891 Census Eliza Munns 33 a Butcher born in St Lukes is widowed living with her daughter Lily (is this Emma?) 10 born Bow, London, George 8 born West Ham Essex and Richard 7 born West Ham, Essex living in West Ham, Essex.

By 1901 they are living at 35 Shopford Rd, West Ham, Essex. Eliza Munns is 44 an employer butcher, shopkeeper, Gorge is listed as 18 born in Stratford, London a journeyman butcher, Lilly 20 born Bromley by Bow, London and Richard 17 a steward on board ship born in Stratford, London.

The 1871 Census has George W Munns age 49 a Gardner living with his wife Elizabeth 50, sons Edward 22 a leather cutter, William 21, Thomas 19 a carman, Frederick 16 a porter, Richard 14 a porter and 2 lodgers and a visitor in King John St, Mile End Old Town, London.

The 1881 Census shows George, 58 born in Gravesend, Kent a gardner living with his wife Elizabeth aged 60 born in Deal, Kent and their sons Thomas 28 a traveller and Frederick 26 a general labourer living at 131 White Horse St, London, Middlesex, England.

In 1884 there is a death of a George William Munns aged 63 in Stepney, Greater London vol 1c pg 293. This seems a likely match as they were living in and around the Stepney area.

In the 1891 Census Elizabeth A Munns is living in Ratcliff, London a 72 year old widow living on own means born in Deal, Kent.

4. Ann Snoswell Allen born 29 April 1821 in Lower St, Deal, Kent, England. She married Richard Hudson September qtr 1844 in St George in the East, London, Surrey. They had a daughter Hannah Mary Hudson. In 1885 Hannah Mary Hudson married Alexander Fletcher R Peel in Middlesborough, Yorkshire June qtr vol 9d.

In the 1891 census in Middleborough, Yorkshire, Hannah M Peel wife is living with her son Percy H Peel aged 5 born Newport, Yorkshire and a visitor Richard Hudson 34 single out of employment born Stockton, Durham. Is this her brother? There is an Ann Hudson 70 born in Deal, Kent listed as a patient in the General Infirmary in Leeds, Yorkshire.

In 1901 Hannah Mary Peel 37 born Middleborough, Yorkshire wife a tobacconist is living at 66 Victoria St, Bristol, Gloucestershire with her son Percy Hudson Peel 15 born Middlesborough, Yorkshire, her mother Ann Hudson 79 born Deal, Kent living on own means and a boarder.
o Hannah Mary Hudson born 1865 in Middleborough, Yorkshire ( GRO Ref: 1865/4, Greenwich, 1d. 660) married Alexander Fletcher R Peel: GRO ref: 1885/2, Middlesborough, 9d. 774.
 Percy Hudson Peel born 1886 in Yorkshire, England (GRO ref: 1886/2, Middlesborough, 9d. 543.

5. John Snoswell Allen born on 8 November 1822 in Lower St, Deal, Kent, England. He married Sarah Ann and worked as a boat builder living in Lower St, Deal, Kent. John died in 1865 and was buried on 1 October 1865 in Deal Cemetery, Kent, England. Sarah Ann is born about 1823. John married Sarah Ann Wellard on 28 August 1849 (KCC BMD Ref 1849,69,D/16/2, Thanet & Dover, Free BMD ref: 1849/3. Eastry v. 186.

The 1851 Census shows John Living at 111 Lower St, Deal, Kent and married to Sarah A 26 and their son George W Allen aged 10 months.

The 1871 Census shows Sarah A Allen living with children George W, Emily A, and Clara J and her mother Ann Wellard a widow age 78 born in Deal. They were living in Lower St, Deal. Sarah was working as a school mistress and a widow. George Wm was working as an iron monger.

In the 1891 Census Sarah A Allen 68 is living with her daughters Jane E W Allen 37 and Emily A Allen 34 at 63 High St, Deal, Kent. Sarah is a widow living on own means, Emily a dressmaker who was neither an employer or employed so we assume she worked for herself.

o George W Allen born in 1850 September qtr Eastry vol5 pg 129 in Deal, Kent. George William Allen probably died 1896 March qtr, Eastry, Kent vol2a,pg 950.
o Mary Ann Allen born in 1852 in Lower St, Deal and was christened on 7 April 1852 in Deal, Kent, England. Registered 1852 March qtr vol 2a pg 615.
o Jane E W Allen born about 1854 in Deal, Kent.
o Emily Anne Allen was born 1856 in Lower St, Deal and was christened on 20 Jul 1856 in Deal, Kent, England. Died 46 1902 December qtr Eastry vol 2a pg 625.
o Fredrick Charles was born in 1858 in Lower St, Deal and was christened on 5 September 1858.

At the time of the 1901 Census Frederick C Allen 42 an accountant was living with his wife Margaret J Allen born Stoke Newn (1891 Census born Finsbury, London), London and their daughter Margartet J born in Putney in Wandsworth, London. In 1891 they were living in Putney, Wandsworth, London.
 Margaret B Allen born in about 1890 in Putney, London, England.
o Clara Julia Allen was born in 1860 December Qtr Eastry vol2a pg 652 in Lower St, Deal and was christened on 23 November 1860 in Deal, Kent, England.
o Agnes Alice Allen was born in 1864 in Lower St, Deal and was christened on 22 Jan 1864 in Deal, Kent, England. Agnes married Walter James Cavell on 12 November 1890 at St Georges Church, Deal, Kent, England. Walter was born in 1862 and worked as a baker.

In 1891 Census Walter 28 and Agnes Cavell 27 were living at 2 Napier St, Deal, Walter was working as a baker, both born in Deal, Kent.

•6. Jane Watson Allen born 24 May 1825 in Lower St, Deal, Kent, England. Jane died November 1847 in Alfred Sq, Deal, Kent, England.

7. Thomas Winston Allen born 14 October 1827 in Lower St, Deal, Kent, England. Thomas married Mary Jane Bonner in 1850 in Eastry, Kent vol 5 pg 205. Mary Jane Bonner was christened in Deal, Kent 8 Oct 1828 the daughter of Edward and Mary Bonner.

In 1851 Thomas W and Mary J Allen were living at 11 Peter St, Deal, Thomas was a Baker.

Thomas was living at 10 & 11 Peter St, Deal, Kent during the 1881 Census (1341237/RG11/0998/51/13) with his wife Mary J. aged 52 born Deal, Kent and his daughter Jane A. T. Allen born about 1861 in Deal, Kent who was an assistant baker and grocer plus 3 visitors. Thomas was a baker and grocer.

In the 1891 Census Thomas W Allen 63 and wife Mary 60 were living at 10 and 11 Peter St, Deal, Kent with their daughter Jane A T Allen 30, all born in Deal Kent. Thomas is listed as a baker and grocer. In 1901 Census Thomas Allen a retired grocer was living with his son Edward Allen.

Mary Jane aged 63 died June qtr 1893 in Eastry, Kent, vol 2a pg 535.

o William Allen born about 1852 in Deal, Kent was living in 1901 Census with Edward his brother he was aged 49 and unmarried working as a railway clerk.
o Edward Thomas Bonner Allen was born in 1854 in Peter St, Deal and was christened on 9 April 1854 in Deal, Kent, England. Edward married Frances Louisa M Pederick 1881 in Eastry, Kent, England


In 1891 Census Edward Allen was living with his wife Frances 28 born Woodnesborough, Kent in the Station House, Great Mongeham as railway station master.

In the 1901 Census Edward and Frances were living at the Station Cottage, Southend Rd, Beckenham Junction, Beckenham, Kent with several family members. Edward was the Railway Station Master and living with them was Thomas Allen his father, Jane Allen sister and brother William Allen a railway clerk.
o George Charles Allen was born in 1856 March Qtr Eastry, Kent vol 2a pg 676 in Peter St, Deal and was christened on 20 Jul 1856 in Deal, Kent, England. On 18 October 1880 George married Elizabeth Petts W Dunn (KCC BMD ref 1880,337, D/14/1, Thanet & Dover. GRO Ref: 1880/4, Eastry, 2a 693)

In the 1891 Census George Charles Allen 35 was living with his wife Elizabeth Petts W Allen 33 and their three daughters at 2 Victoria Lane or Town, Victoria Rd, Deal, Kent and he was an employer auctioneer and agent, all were born in Deal and a servant Louisa Graves 14.
 Florence E M Allen born about 1882 in Deal, Kent.
 Jessie Allen born about 1884 in Deal, Kent.
 Winifred Allen born about 1890 in Deal, Kent.
Jane Annie Tucker Allen was born in 1861 March Qtr, Eastry, Kent vol 2a pg 693 in Peter St, Deal and christened on 31 March 1861 in Deal, Kent, England. In 1901 was living with her brother Edward in Beckenham, Kent.

8. Eliza Allen was born about 1830 in Deal, Kent, England. Eliza lived with her mother Mary and sister Mary at 4 Alfred Sq, Deal, Kent, England. Eliza Ann died age 80 in June qtr 1910, Eastry, vol 2a pg 57A.