Who was Peter Barnes?

Peter Barnes (1682–1757) was born in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Barnes 1682–1757

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jun 1682 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died 15 Oct 1757 · Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Father Thomas 9Th Ggf Barnes

Mother Prudence 9Th Ggm Albee

Siblings Anne Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, Hannah Barnes, John Barnes, Lydia Barnes, Samuel Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Thomas Barnes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas 9Th Ggf Barnes

Prudence 9Th Ggm Albee

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Children

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Biography

In 1682, Peter Barnes entered the world in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, born to thomas 9th ggf barnes and prudence 9th ggm albee. Peter Barnes passed away in 1757 in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

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1682

Birth of Peter Barnes in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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1757

Death of Peter Barnes in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Ipswich, Suffolk, , England (1574) to Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (1682) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Barnes (1682–1757) was born in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, 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 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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