He is generally known in records as Sr. or planter, wheelwright to distiguish him from another Ralph Allen in Sandwich.

It has not been determined when he arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, it is known that he did not travel on the same ship as his father, George.2116

In 1639, Ralph was fined by the court for releasing an indentured servant before his alotted time.2117 (I would love to know more about that story!)

In 1657, while residing at Sandwich, Quakerism began spreading throughout the Colony, and Ralph and six of his brothers and sisters were apparently among the first to be "convinced." Unfortunately, the adoption of Quakerism by the Allen’s resulted in their being persecuted and fined for many years for practicing their faith. Their persecution was particularly acute for refusing to take the Oath of Fidelity which they felt was unlawful.2116

According to his will, he wished to be buried “in the Friends Burying place at William Allen's-in Sandwich.”