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Dorothy Barns 1664–1686

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Barns in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 06 FEB 1664 · Marlborough, Massachusetts
Died 17 Jun 1686 · Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Barnes
Mother Abigail Goodenow
Siblings John Barnes, Susanna Barnes, Thomas Barnes, William Barnes, William James Barnes, William Sr Barnes

Researchers connected through Dorothy Barns 1664–1686

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Dorothy Barns was born in 1664 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the child of thomas barnes and abigail goodenow. Dorothy Barns passed away in 1686 in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1664
Birth of Dorothy Barns in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1664
Birth of Dorothy Barns in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Birth
1686
Death of Dorothy Barns in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Barns

This ancestor line traces from Shaftsbury, Dorset, England (1613) to Marlborough, Massachusetts (1664) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dorothy Barns (1664–1686) was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts and died in Stow, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 3 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.

Dorothy Barns's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Dorothy Barns PTP
1664–1686
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dorothy Barns's Descendants

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Dorothy Barns PTP 1664–1686