John Barney (1665–1728) was born in Salem, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Witt Barney 1665–1728

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 01 Aug 1665 · Salem, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 May 1728 · Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father Jacob Barney Jr

Mother Ann Witt

Siblings Abigail Barney, Dorcas Barney, Hannah Barney, Israel Barney, Jacob Barney, Jonathan Barney, Joseph Liet Barney, Ruth Barney, Sarah Barney

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Barney Jr

Ann Witt

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1665, John Witt Barney entered the world in Salem, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to jacob barney jr and ann witt. John Witt Barney passed away in 1728 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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1665

Birth of John Witt Barney in Salem, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1728

Death of John Witt Barney in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Barney

This ancestor line traces from Bradenham, Buckinghamshire, England (1570) to Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1665) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Barney (1665–1728) was born in Salem, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 6 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, 6 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 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.
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