John Allen (archdeacon of Chester) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Allen was an Anglican priest.[1] Thane was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge.[2] He was Archdeacon of Chester from 12 April 1686 until his death on 17 April 1695.[3] He was also Chaplain to Bishop Thomas Pearson.[4] References [1]"Catalogue of the Harleian Manuscripts in the British Museum" p522: London; King George; 1808 [2]The Diary of Dr. Thomas Cartwright [3]Horn, Joyce M.; Smith, David M.; Mussett, Patrick (2004), Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1541–1857, vol. 11, pp. 45–47 [4]"History of the city of Chester, from its foundation to the present time : with an account of its antiquities, curiosities, local customs, and peculiar immunities; and a concise political history" Hemingway, J Chester' J. Fletcher; 1831 p326 Portals: Biography Christianity History England This article about a Church of England archdeacon in the Province of York is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information.vte Related Articles~TimelinesTop QsFact Checks