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Joseph BARNETT 1708–1788

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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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph BARNETT in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 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 5 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1708 · Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Died 20 Jan 1788 · Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Barnett
Mother Jeanette Powers
Siblings Ann Barnett, James Barnett, Jean Barnett, Jeanette Roan, Jennett Roan, Jennette Barnett, John 3 Barnett, John Barnett, John E Barnett, Joseph Barnett, Mary Barnett, Mathew Barnett, Rebackah Barnett, Rebecca Barnett, Rebeckah Barnett, Robert Barnett, Samuel Barnett
Records
Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary … Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Civil War Pension Index: … U.S., Civil War Soldier Records … U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service … Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1708, Joseph BARNETT entered the world in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland, born to john barnett and jeanette powers. Joseph BARNETT passed away in 1788 in Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  5. 5
    Military U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

  6. 6
    Military U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865

  7. 7
    Probate/Wills Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1708
Birth of Joseph BARNETT in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Birth
1788
Death of Joseph BARNETT in Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph BARNETT

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1000) to Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland (1708) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph BARNETT (1708–1788) was born in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland and died in Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 21 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.

Related Records

John Barnett
Father
Jeanette Powers
Mother

Joseph BARNETT's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph BARNETT PTP
1708–1788
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Joseph BARNETT's Descendants

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Joseph BARNETT PTP 1708–1788