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Matthew Barstow 1590–1644

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 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 Matthew Barstow in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 25 Mar 1590 · Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Died 23 Jun 1644 · Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Spouse Isabella Margaret Hill

Researchers connected through Matthew Barstow 1590–1644

and 4 more tree owners connected with Matthew Barstow 1590–1644

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Matthew Barstow began in 1590 in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Matthew Barstow married isabella margaret hill, and had children including elizabeth barstow. Matthew Barstow passed away in 1644 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1590
Birth of Matthew Barstow in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Birth
1644
Death of Matthew Barstow in Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Barstow

This ancestor line traces from Elland, Yorkshire, England (1500) to Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom (1590) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Barstow (1590–1644) was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 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 Matthew 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 5 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

Matthew Barstow's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Barstow PTP
1590–1644
Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Matthew Barstow's Descendants

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Matthew Barstow PTP 1590–1644
  1. 1. Elizabeth Barstow PTP 1618–1672