Thomas Gould Allen, son of Judge John Allen, was born September 1, 1778, at North Kingstown, Rhode Island. He was a prominent man in the community, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all his fellow citizens. He married Mary Hill, and they were the parents of nine children, as follows: Mary Ann, born April 21, 1802; Phebe Waterman, born October 7, 1803; Charlotte, born August 9, 1805; Sarah Greene, born August 19, 1807; Caroline, born September 19, 1809; Daniel Gould, mentioned below; Lydia May, born May 10, 1813; Thomas Gould, Jr., born November 21, 1815; and Harriet.