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John Barker 1678–1745

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
C
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
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Barker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 4 May 1678 · Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Died 1 Feb 1745 · Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Children Hannah Anna Barker

Researchers connected through John Barker 1678–1745

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1678, John Barker entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. John Barker had children including hannah anna barker. John Barker passed away in 1745 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1678
Birth of John Barker in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1745
Death of John Barker in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Barker

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Barker (1678–1745) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 1 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.

John Barker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Barker PTP
1678–1745
Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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John Barker's Descendants

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John Barker PTP 1678–1745