Arthur Allen Arthur Allenborn: October
1608, St. Andrews Parish, Droitwich, Worcestershire, England
died: abt 1670 in Smithville, Surry County, Virginia
Given 200 acres in James City County, Virginia on 14 March 1649 for transporting
his wife and three servants. He purchased an additional 500 acres. Justice of
the Peace 1652.
On October 3, 1661, Allen purchased 500 acres from John and Peleg Dunstan, the
sons and heirs of John Dunstan, between Lower Chippokes and Lawns Creek
adjoining his other land. Four years later, he built his home, which came to be
called Bacon's Castle, on this tract.
 At right, the gardens of "Bacon's Castle", as the house is known. |
The
home of Arthur Allen still stands and is a visitor's attraction in Surry County. On Arthur
Allen's death the house passed to his son, Major Arthur Allen. A supporter of the
colonial governor and member of the House of Burgesses, Allen was driven from his house in
1676 when Nathaniel Bacon and men staged Bacon's Rebellion. Bacon occupied the house for
several months. After the crushing of the rebellion, Major Allen reclaimed his home.
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Father: John Allen?
Mother:
Spouse: Alice Tucker
Children:
1. Joane Allen
2. Humphrey Allen
3. Elizabeth Allen (m. Thomas Bridger)
4. Maj. Arthur Allen
5. Mary Allen
6. Katherine Allen
