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Joshua Barton 1697–1793

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua Barton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 2 independent trees

Born 24 Dec 1697 · Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 13 Feb 1793 · Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Barton (1664–1732)
Mother HANNAH Bridges (1669–1727)
Siblings Caleb Barton, Edmund Edmond Barton, Elisha Barton, John Arthur Barton I, Lt Jedediah Barton, Mehetabell Barton, Mercy Mary Barton, Samuel Barton Ii

Researchers connected through Joshua Barton 1697–1793

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joshua Barton 1697–1793

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joshua Barton began in 1697 in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Joshua Barton passed away in 1793 in Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Joshua Barton in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1793
Death of Joshua Barton in Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joshua Barton

This ancestor line traces from Norwich, Norfolk, England (1611) to Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1697) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joshua Barton (1697–1793) was born in Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joshua 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.
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.

Joshua Barton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joshua Barton PTP
1697–1793
Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Barton PTP
1664–1732
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
HANNAH Elizabeth Bridges PTP
1669–1727
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joshua Barton's Descendants

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JB
Joshua Barton PTP 1697–1793