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Joseph Barnett 1708–1788

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 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

6 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Barnett in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 24 Jun 1708 · , Londonderry, , Ireland
Died 20 Jan 1788 · Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Father John Barnett (1678–1734)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Joseph Barnett 1708–1788

and 3 more tree owners connected with Joseph Barnett 1708–1788

Immediate Family

Parents
John Barnett
1678–1734
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Barnett was born in 1708 in, Londonderry, Ireland, the child of 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, 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 Renfrewshire, Scotland (1460) to Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland (1708) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Barnett (1708–1788) was born in , Londonderry, , Ireland and died in Paxtang, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 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 9 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

Joseph Barnett's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Barnett PTP
1708–1788
, Londonderry, , Ireland
Parents
John Barnett PTP
1678–1734
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ireland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Barnett's Descendants

1.
JB
Joseph Barnett PTP 1708–1788