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Edward Alleyn (died 1642[1]) was a businessman and early American politician. He served on the first board of selectmen in Dedham in 1639 and was a frequent representative to the Great and General Court beginning in 1638.[1] He was town clerk for two years, having first been elected in 1639.[2] As a businessman, he was involved with establishing an iron foundry.[1]
Alleyn was a "pillar of the church" at the First Church and Parish in Dedham.[1] In early records he was given the title of "mister," which typically indicated that he had a university degree.[1] For his service to the community, he was later given the title of "gent." [1]
Although several men initially complained that he had offended them, Alleyn's answers were sufficient enough to make him a founding member of the church.[3]
He was killed in 1642 in Boston[1] and buried in the Old Village Cemetery.[4]
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