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Barnabas Downs 1730–1820

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Barnabas Downs in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 AUG 1730 · Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Died 18 APR 1820 · Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Father William Downs
Mother Elizabeth Baxter
Siblings Benjamin Downs, Child Downs, Desire Downs, Elizabeth Downs, Isaac Downs, Jabez Downs, Lydia Downs, Mary Downs, Sarah Downs, Thankful Downs, William Downs

Researchers connected through Barnabas Downs 1730–1820

and 3 more tree owners connected with Barnabas Downs 1730–1820

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Barnabas Downs was born in 1730 in Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable), the child of william downs and elizabeth baxter. Barnabas Downs passed away in 1820 in Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable).

Sources

  1. 1
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1730
Birth of Barnabas Downs in Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Birth
1820
Death of Barnabas Downs in Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Barnabas Downs

This ancestor line traces from of Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1465) to Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable) (1730) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Barnabas Downs (1730–1820) was born in Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable) and died in Barnstable, Massachusetts (Barnstable). 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Barnabas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Barnabas Downs's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Barnabas Downs PTP
1730–1820
Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Parents
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Grandparents
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Barnabas Downs's Descendants

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Barnabas Downs PTP 1730–1820