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Edward Barber 1756–1823

Public Tree Person

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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: A
Strong — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Barber in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Oct 1756 · Beddingham, Sussex, England
Died 3 May 1823 · West Firle, Sussex, England
Father Robert Edward Barber
Mother Mary Ann Chatfield
Spouse Ann Harriet Geall
Children Abigail Barber, Celia Barber, Edward Barber, Harriet Barber, John Barber, Mary Barber, Thomas Barber, William Barber
Siblings Elizabeth Barber, John Barber, Thomas Barber

Researchers connected through Edward Barber 1756–1823

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Biography

The story of Edward Barber began in 1756 in Beddingham, Sussex, England. Edward Barber married ann harriet geall, mary geal, and had children including abigail barber, celia barber, edward barber, harriet barber, john barber, mary barber, thomas barber, william barber. Edward Barber passed away in 1823 in West Firle, Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Church Records Bristol, England, Select Church of England Parish Registers

  4. 4
    Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

  5. 5
    Record Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1921

Life Timeline

1756
Birth of Edward Barber in Beddingham, Sussex, England
Birth
1823
Death of Edward Barber in West Firle, Sussex, England
Death
1823
Burial of Edward Barber in West Firle, Sussex, England
Burial
1857
Edward Barber was baptized in Bristol, St James, Gloucestershire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Barber

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, , England (1570) to Beddingham, Sussex, England (1756) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Barber (1756–1823) was born in Beddingham, Sussex, England and died in West Firle, Sussex, England. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edward 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 7 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.

Edward Barber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edward Barber PTP
1756–1823
Beddingham, Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edward Barber's Descendants

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Edward Barber PTP 1756–1823
  1. 1. John Barber PTP 1687–1760