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John Barnett 1766–1847

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Barnett 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1766 · Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Died 20 Jul 1847 · Madry Tunnel, Giles, Tennessee, United States
Father Joseph Barnett
Mother Lucy Wade (1729–1812)
Siblings Drucilla Pearson Barnett, Elijah Barnett, James Barnett, Joseph Royal Barnett, Martha Barnett, Micajah Cicero Barnett, Richard Barnett

Researchers connected through John Barnett 1766–1847

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Barnett was born in 1766 in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States, the child of joseph barnett and lucy wade. John Barnett passed away in 1847 in Madry Tunnel, Giles, Tennessee, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1790 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1810 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1820 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  7. 7
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Records

  8. 8
    Marriage Records North Carolina, Marriage Index

  9. 9
    Census North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of John Barnett in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Birth
1847
Death of John Barnett in Madry Tunnel, Giles, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Barnett

This ancestor line traces from Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA (1729) to Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA (1766) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Barnett (1766–1847) was born in Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States and died in Madry Tunnel, Giles, Tennessee, United States. 3 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, 3 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 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.

John Barnett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Barnett PTP
1766–1847
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Unknown
Lucy Wade PTP
1729–1812
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Barnett's Descendants

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JB
John Barnett PTP 1766–1847