Who was Peter Barnes?

Peter Barnes (1652–1742) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Peter Barnes 1652–1742

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 06 JUN 1652 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 MAY 1742 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Thomas Barnes English Immigrant

Mother Anna Bent (1602–1691)

Siblings Anna Benjamin Breame Barnes, Anna Barnes, Elizabeth Thomas Mulford Barnes, Eunice Barnes, James Barnes, John Barnes, Mary Lilly Barnes, Maybee Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Thomas Barnes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Barnes English Immigrant

Anna Bent

1602–1691

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1652, Peter Barnes entered the world in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas barnes english immigrant and anna norcross bent. Peter Barnes passed away in 1742 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Peter Barnes in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1742

Death of Peter Barnes in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Weare Gifford Manor, Great Torrington, Devonshire, England (1470) to Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1652) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Barnes (1652–1742) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 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 6 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.
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