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Peter Barker 1696–1788

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Barker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 28 Jan 1696 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 19 Jan 1788 · Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father William Duncan Barker
Mother Elizabeth Easton
Siblings Abigail Barker, Ann Barker, Anna Barker, Elizabeth Barker, Frances Barker, Freelove Swaros Barker, Hannah Barker, James Jones Barker, John Barker, Joshua Barker, Mary Barker, Patience Barker, Penelope Barker, Peter Barker, Thomas Barker, Wait Shearman, William Barker

Researchers connected through Peter Barker 1696–1788

and 2 more tree owners connected with Peter Barker 1696–1788

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Peter Barker began in 1696 in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Peter Barker passed away in 1788 in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1696
Birth of Peter Barker in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1788
Death of Peter Barker in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Barker

This ancestor line traces from Romsey, Hampshire, England (1622) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1696) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Barker (1696–1788) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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 3 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.

Peter Barker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Barker PTP
1696–1788
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Peter Barker's Descendants

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Peter Barker PTP 1696–1788