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Return Barber 1672–1673

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
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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 Return Barber 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 May 1672 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Dec 1673 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Barber (1642–1712)
Mother Bathsheba Coggins
Siblings Hannah Barber, John Barber, Mary Barber 1677 1738, Thomas Barber 1674 1714

Researchers connected through Return Barber 1672–1673

and 1 more tree owner connected with Return Barber 1672–1673

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1672, Return Barber entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to john barber and bathsheba coggins. Return Barber passed away in 1673 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of Return Barber in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1673
Death of Return Barber in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Return Barber

This ancestor line traces from Chard, Somerset, England (1530) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA (1672) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Return Barber (1672–1673) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Return 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.

Return Barber's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Return Barber PTP
1672–1673
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Barber PTP
1642–1712
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Return Barber's Descendants

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Return Barber PTP 1672–1673