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Elizabeth Barney 1735–1824

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Barney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Jan 1735 · Nantucket, Nantucket , Massachusetts
Died 14 May 1824 · New Bedford, Massachusetts,
Father Benjamin Barney (1699–1783)
Spouse William Rotch
Children Elizabeth Rotch

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Barney 1735–1824

and 1 more tree owner connected with Elizabeth Barney 1735–1824

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Barney began in 1735 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Barney married william rotch, and had children including elizabeth rotch. Elizabeth Barney passed away in 1824 in New Bedford, Massachusetts,.

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Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Elizabeth Barney in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Birth
1824
Death of Elizabeth Barney in New Bedford, Massachusetts,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Barney

This ancestor line traces from Nantucket , Massachusetts (1699) to Nantucket, Nantucket , Massachusetts (1735) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Barney (1735–1824) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket , Massachusetts and died in New Bedford, Massachusetts,. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 2 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.

Elizabeth Barney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Barney PTP
1735–1824
Nantucket, Nantucket , Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Barney PTP
1699–1783
Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Barney's Descendants

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Elizabeth Barney PTP 1735–1824