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] In early records he was given the title of "mister," which typically indicated that he had a university degree.
[1] Although several men initially complained that he had offended them, Alleyn's answers were sufficient to make him a founding member of the church.
[4] His descendant, Dorothy Alleyne, married Jabez Chickering.