Roger Alling, of Kempston & New Haven

Roger ALLING (ALLEN) was born 6 DEC 1612 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England, was christened 6 DEC 1612 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England, and died 27 SEP 1674 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. He was the son of 2. James ALLEN and 3. Margaret (Choppin) COPPIN.

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One of the original founders of New Haven, CT

Roger Alling, son of James Allen, blacksmith, born in England, emigrated to New England about 1638, and settled in New Haven, then Quinnipiac; married about 1642 Mary, oldest Dau of Thomas Nash (gunsmith), of Bendley, married to Margery Baker. (Thomas & Margery Nash; had five children, born in England, then they came to American with the colony under Rev. John Davenport, in 1637. Margery Baker Nash was the daughter of Nicholas & Mary Hodgetts Baker. He died November 14, 1632. The oldest son of John & Margery Madestart Baker was Nicholas.) When Roger Allen/Alling died, his estate was valued at 394 Pounds, 17 Shillings. His widow, Mary Nash Alling survived him abut nine years, & disposed of her estate by will.

It has been thought and claimed that Roger was in the colony of pilgrims under Theophilus Eaton and Rev. John Davenport, who came over in the Hector, Ferris (Ferne) master, and who were the original settlers of Quinnipiac (New Haven) in 1638-9, but extracts from the Colonial History is clear evidence he came over with Captain Lamberton:

Roger Allen/Alling was one of the very early landholders and a conspicuous man in the political and religious affairs of the New Haven colony. He was given a desirable and eligible location in the original "lay out" in 1641, his residence being on the corner of Church and George Streets. The firs recorded act found of him was his signature to the Plantation Covenant or Fundamental Agreement on June, 4, 1639.

On the 1st July, 1644, Gov. Theophilus Eaton took the oath of allegiance and fidelity and then administered it to many other, among them Roger & Robert Allen. This is all that is ever found of Robert. It seems likely he died soon after, leaving a widow and one child, for in 1648, widow Allen is mentioned and recorded as a family of two persons, (herself & child), estate 35 pounds, and 20 acres of land. In March, 1646, Rober was allotted pew No 5 in the meeting house, and his wife Mary in corresponding pew across the aisle (males and females were seated separately). In august 1646, John Potter an apprentice for eight years to learn his trade (blacksmith) and have board and clothing supplied and to get five shillings at the end of the time.

Roger's father died in 1657, and he returned to his paternal homestead in England to receive his patrimony and that of his sister, Joanna, wife of Abram Doolittle. He was absent from New Haven for several months, and the following entry appears in the the records: "August 21, 1658, Roger Allen being returned from England was told that whereas the town had formerly chosen him to be a Public Brander of Horses - tor they had also appointed him to take notice and keep records of what horses or mares are sold, shipped out of this town, with what else is ordered by the Jurisdiction (General Court), in May last, which he might understand from the secretary, and have a copy of it.

He was a blacksmith as well as planter or farmer, being quite a large landholder, and was an active business man, much above ordinary ability, of sound judgement, of strict integrity and sterling worth, and crowning all, a humble and earnest religious character. He was often called upon to appraise estates and damages, to act as an arbiter in the settlement of disputes, held many offices of trust, was a Custom House collector, a Collector of the Colledge Corne, a Seargent in the first military company, and the first and only elected Treasurer of the colony until he became ineligible by being chosen a Deacon in the First or Center Church in 1669, which office he held until his death. All through his life, he was one of the prominent leaders in directing and carrying on the civil and religious interests of the new settlement, ending his life on Sept 27, 1674, without a blot upon his fair name.

He was a worthy progenitor of a numerous and upright family line. With scarcely an exception, his descendants have been honest, industrious and good citizens, helpful in all good works, and ready to do their part in promoting the peace and best interest of society. The Alling men & other types of characters which made up New England, were men who make the most of their surroundings, reap prosperity from a rugged land, join honesty to thrift, love liberality as they scorn extravagance; who know there is no station in life, however lowly, or however high, that cannot be filled with dignity, no reward of life which cannot be gained by industry, integrity, good sense and high morals.

It is said that Roger and many of his earlier descendants were of quite dark complexion, evidences of it still appearing in some branches of his offspring, and that it is not improbable he descended from the Allings, though his father & other relatives spelled their name Allen.

Roger and John Senior, with their children changed the form to Alling, perhaps to restore this ancient name , but the tradition is that they changed it to distinquish themselves from Henry & Gideon Allen, who are credited with being loyal to the English Church, while the New Haven Allings were uncompromisingly hostile, and might have desired to avoid all suspicions of consanguinity by a uniform name, hence the change to Alling.

I have also found another tradition, that when Roger was in England after his father's death, he studied his ancestral line and found an ancient spelling of the name to have been Alling, and for that reason changed it. For the first quarter century of New Haven Colony life, Roger & John Senior answered to the name of Allen, but after 1660, Alling is introduced into the records, until this spelling continued for a full century, when Nathan Alling/Allen & his descendants reverted to the form of their original grandfather, James Allen, the father of Roger.

ABOUT THE CEMETERY : Early History

In September, 1796, the southeasterly part of the Cemetery was established & laid out. Lots were sold, and where appropriate, donated to the city (for the poor & for the deceased strangers), to Yale, to the various Protestant Ecclesiastical Societies and for "People of color". It appeared that the venture was of to a good start, but within three years interest had cooled despite lowering the cost of a grave site from five to three dollars. On assumption of the cemetery's debt, the unused portion of the cemetery was returned to James Hillhouse, exclusive of paths and alleyways, for him to sell & cover his expenditure. One former historian of the Grove Street Cemetery felt Hillhouse was not successful in this venture.

By 1814, all the lots in the eastern part of the cemetery had been sold. In response to public distress, Hillhouse & a group of others purchased another tract of land west of the Plainfield Road, almost doubling the cemetery's size, from Henry Daggett. The Plainfield Road was discontinued and replaced by Ashmun Street; Lock Street & Prospect Place made a complete circuit of the burying ground possible.

Several years earlier, three new churches had been completed on the Green in sharp contrast to the cluttered appearance of the old burying ground which continued to deteriorate for the next decade. A study committee concluded that it would be less costly to move the old tombstones and level the Green than build a wall around the old cemetery. by 1821 the project was complete to the satisfaction of most of the populace.

Some time later, the question of an enclosure for the New Burying Ground arose due to the proclivity of wooden fences to rot. A total of $14,000.00 was raised through donation and matching funds from the City. The success of this venture caused the idea of a mere fence to be discarded in favor of the familiar stone wall. Initial & quickly approved construction of the north wall was equally quickly followed by similar enclosures for the east & west sides. The problem of allowing some view of the grounds and yet erecting an adequate barrier was considered by such tasteful men as architect, Henry Austin & sculptor, Hezikiah Augur. The decided on the familiar wrought iron fence and the sandstone Egyptian Revival style arch. Egyptian revival was in vogue at that time and was considered sufficiently massive but without offense to denominational sensibilities. The gateway was dedicated with appropriate pomp & circumstance in July 1845.

Besides the enclosure around the cemetery, there were several developments within the grounds between 1820 & 1850. Through the first two decades, the tiers between cemetery streets were extended as necessary. The original Potter's Field behind the present Chapel was sold off to individuals in exchange for another plot in the northwest corner. During this period, the northeast corner of the Cemetery was lost to the Farmington Canal. The closing of the Plainfield Road left the City with some irregular lots which was rectified when the Cemetery Proprietors deeded land to the City.

The two-fold sylvan beautification program was undertaken consisting of the removal of unwanted, wild cedars, and the planting of trees & shrubs. Sponsors of the project were probably inspired by Biblical passages on tree-shaded tombs which were to be imitated by not equaled in splendor. From 1870 to the present, time has been less compressed by feverish activity devoted to improvements. The Chapel, described above, was built in 1872. In 1877, land was ceded to the City for the completion of Canal Street. During the 1880's a Major project was initiated: curbstones for the avenues & paths. A resolution for removal of stones from the Green placed on City plots was adopted relegating the colonial monuments to placement in alphabetical order along the north & west walls.

Roger ALLING. Born bef 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. Roger was baptized in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England on 6 Dec 1612. Roger died in New Haven, New Haven, CT on 27 Sep 1674; he was 61. Roger married Mary NASH. Mary died on 16 Aug 1683. They had the following children:

 i. Mary (<1643-) 

ii. Samuel (1645-)
iii. John (1647-)
iv. Sarah (<1649-1743)
v. Elizabeth
vi. Susanna
vii. James (1657-)
1669 census:

ALLING, Joh NEW HAVEN

A452 ALLING, John               NEW HAVEN   

A452 ALLING, Roger NEW HAVEN
. Roger Alling-11217 was born on 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston, Bedford, Eng.. He was christened on 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston, Bedford, Eng.. He died on 27 Sep 1674 in New Haven, New Haven, Ct. He married Mary Nash-10746 in 1642/1643 in New Haven, New Haven, Ct. [Parents]

Bapt. Date:Families of Ancient New Haven, by Donald Lines Jacobus;

Place:Families of Ancient New Haven;

Death Date:Families of Ancient New Haven;

Place:Families of Ancient New Haven;

SPOUSE:Families of Ancient New Haven;

NOTES

Sgt.; Treasurer of New Haven Colony;

Ancestral File, A:Peck0001, 1/22/1993;

James Savage, Vol. 1, Dict. First Settlers of N. E.;

3747. Mary Nash-10746 was born about 1620/1621 in Kempston, Bedford, Eng.. She died on 16 Aug 1683 in New Haven, New Haven, Ct. [Parents]

Death Date:Families of Ancient New Haven, by Donald Lines Jacobus;

Place:Families of Ancient New Haven;

SPOUSE:Families of Ancient New Haven;

NOTES

Ancestral File, A:Peck0001, 1/22/1993;

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One of the Founders of New Haven Ct was a Blacksmith

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Birth: 1612 Bedfordshire, England Death: Sep. 27, 1674 New Haven New Haven County Connecticut, USA

~MY ANCESTOR~ Roger Alling is believed to be the oldest son of JAMES & MARGARET (COPPIN) ALLEN of Kempston, Bedforshire, England since his father's will referred to him as "my sone Roger Allen, nowe liveinge in Newe England". He was baptized 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston. Roger came to America in 1638 at about 26 years of age on an un-named ship with the Lamberton Company. He was paid by Captain Lamberton for taking the job of the stewart who died during the voyage.

Roger Allen changed his last name from Allen to Alling in about 1660 and his descendants continued with this spelling for some time.

He was not an original planter of Quinnipiac (New Haven), since he signed the Fundamental Agreement in about 1641 which was later than the original signers. He was, however, an early land owner and an important person in the affairs of the colony. His occupation was that of a blacksmith, which was the same as his father, and his father-in-law, THOMAS NASH. Roger Alling married MARY NASH in about 1642/1643 in New Haven. Their residence was on the corner of Church & George Streets. He was the first Treasurer of the New Haven Colony, and was chosen a deacon of the First Church in 1669 positions he held until his death. He was a Sergeant of the Train Band, was called upon to appraise estates and settle disputes, was appointed as a Custom House officer, and "a Collector of the Colledge Corne"

In 1650, he came late for training and was fined, while in 1653, he was again fined and found of great negligence during his watch when the alarm was given

His father, James Allen, died in 1657 in England at which time, Roger returned to his home to receive his inheritance and that of his sister, Joana Doolittle, who stayed in New England.

Of the seven children of Roger & Mary Alling, two were my ancestors: SGT. SAMUEL ALLING and JOHN ALLING. Other children: Mary (Alling) Moss, Sarah (Alling) Peck, Elizabeth Alling, Susannah Alling, and Rev. James Alling.

Roger Alling left a noncupative will, which was accepted by his heirs. His estate was valued at 395 pounds, 17 shillings.

Family links:

Spouse:

 Mary Nash Alling (1618 - 1683)*

Children:

 Mary Alling Moss (1643 - 1716)*

 Samuel Alling (1645 - 1709)*

 John Alling (1647 - 1717)*

 Sarah Alling Peck (1649 - 1724)*

 James Alling (1657 - 1696)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: Center Church on the Green Churchyard New Haven New Haven County Connecticut, USA

Created by: Nareen, et al Record added: Nov 12, 2005 Find A Grave Memorial# 12316390

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Roger (Allyn) Alling (son of James (Allyn) Alling and Margaret Coppin)21, 22 was born Bef. December 06, 1612 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England23, 24, 25, and died September 27, 1674 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut26, 27, 28. He married Mary Nash on October 26, 1642 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut28, 29, daughter of Thomas Nash and Marjorie Baker.

Three Centuries of New Haven 1638-1938 by Rollin G. Osterweis 1953 by Yale Univ. Press 1641 Brockett Map SQUARE 1 (t... Roger Alling (1612-1674)

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One of the founders of New Haven, Connecticut

Blacksmith

Sergeant in the First Military Company

Treasurer of the New Haven Colony 1661-1664

Deacon of the First Church 1659-1674

Roger Alling is believed to be the oldest son of JAMES & MARGARET (COPPIN) ALLEN of Kempston, Bedforshire, England since his father's will referred to him as "my sone Roger Allen, nowe liveinge in Newe England". He was baptized 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston. Roger came to America in 1638 at about 26 years of age on an un-named ship with the Lamberton Company. He was paid by Captain Lamberton for taking the job of the stewart who died during the voyage.

Roger Allen changed his last name from Allen to Alling in about 1660 and his descendants continued with this spelling for some time.

He was not an original planter of Quinnipiac (New Haven), since he signed the Fundamental Agreement in about 1641 which was later than the original signers. He was, however, an early land owner and an important person in the affairs of the colony. His occupation was that of a blacksmith, which was the same as his father, and his father-in-law, THOMAS NASH. Roger Alling married MARY NASH in about 1642/1643 in New Haven. Their residence was on the corner of Church & George Streets. He was the first Treasurer of the New Haven Colony, and was chosen a deacon of the First Church in 1669 positions he held until his death. He was a Sergeant of the Train Band, was called upon to appraise estates and settle disputes, was appointed as a Custom House officer, and "a Collector of the Colledge Corne"

In 1650, he came late for training and was fined, while in 1653, he was again fined and found of great negligence during his watch when the alarm was given

His father, James Allen, died in 1657 in England at which time, Roger returned to his home to receive his inheritance and that of his sister, Joana Doolittle, who stayed in New England.

Of the seven children of Roger & Mary Alling, two were my ancestors: SGT. SAMUEL ALLING and JOHN ALLING. Other children: Mary (Alling) Moss, Sarah (Alling) Peck, Elizabeth Alling, Susannah Alling, and Rev. James Alling.

Roger Alling left a noncupative will, which was accepted by his heirs. His estate was valued at 395 pounds, 17 shillings.

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~MY ANCESTOR~ Roger Alling is believed to be the oldest son of JAMES & MARGARET (COPPIN) ALLEN of Kempston, Bedforshire, England since his father's will referred to him as "my sone Roger Allen, nowe liveinge in Newe England". He was baptized 6 Dec 1612 in Kempston. Roger came to America in 1638 at about 26 years of age on an un-named ship with the Lamberton Company. He was paid by Captain Lamberton for taking the job of the stewart who died during the voyage.

Roger Allen changed his last name from Allen to Alling in about 1660 and his descendants continued with this spelling for some time.

He was not an original planter of Quinnipiac (New Haven), since he signed the Fundamental Agreement in about 1641 which was later than the original signers. He was, however, an early land owner and an important person in the affairs of the colony. His occupation was that of a blacksmith, which was the same as his father, and his father-in-law, THOMAS NASH. Roger Alling married MARY NASH in about 1642/1643 in New Haven. Their residence was on the corner of Church & George Streets. He was the first Treasurer of the New Haven Colony, and was chosen a deacon of the First Church in 1669 positions he held until his death. He was a Sergeant of the Train Band, was called upon to appraise estates and settle disputes, was appointed as a Custom House officer, and "a Collector of the Colledge Corne"

In 1650, he came late for training and was fined, while in 1653, he was again fined and found of great negligence during his watch when the alarm was given

His father, James Allen, died in 1657 in England at which time, Roger returned to his home to receive his inheritance and that of his sister, Joana Doolittle, who stayed in New England.

Of the seven children of Roger & Mary Alling, two were my ancestors: SGT. SAMUEL ALLING and JOHN ALLING. Other children: Mary (Alling) Moss, Sarah (Alling) Peck, Elizabeth Alling, Susannah Alling, and Rev. James Alling.

Roger Alling left a noncupative will, which was accepted by his heirs. His estate was valued at 395 pounds, 17 shillings.