John Barnes (1643–1679) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Barnes 1643–1679

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 21 May 1643 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Jan 1679 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Barnes (1700–1777)

Mother Anna Agnes Bent

Siblings Anna M Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, Eunice Barnes, James Barnes, Mary Lilly Barnes, Peter Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Thomas Barnes

Records

Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Barnes

1700–1777

Anna Agnes Bent

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1643, John Barnes entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas barnes and anna agnes bent. John Barnes passed away in 1679 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1643

Birth of John Barnes in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1679

Death of John Barnes in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Weare Gifford Manor, Great Torrington, Devonshire, England (1470) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1643) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Barnes (1643–1679) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 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 6 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.
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