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James Barnard 1686–1731

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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B Reliability
B
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have James Barnard in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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

Born 28 Dec 1686 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Dec 1731 · Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Stephen Barnard
Mother Rebecca Howe
Siblings Hannah Barnard, John Barnard, Nathaniel Barnard, Robert Barnard, Stephen Barnard

Researchers connected through James Barnard 1686–1731

and 1 more tree owner connected with James Barnard 1686–1731

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1686, James Barnard entered the world in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to stephen barnard and rebecca howe. James Barnard passed away in 1731 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1686
Birth of James Barnard in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1731
Death of James Barnard in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Barnard

This ancestor line traces from Broad Oaks, Essex, England (1570) to Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1686) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Barnard (1686–1731) was born in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Andover, Essex, 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 James 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 4 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.

James Barnard's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Barnard PTP
1686–1731
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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James Barnard's Descendants

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James Barnard PTP 1686–1731