Who was Samuel Barnes?

Samuel Barnes (1706–1793) was born in Ewhurst, Sussex, England and died in Brede, Sussex, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Samuel?

Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Samuel?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Samuel Barnes 1706–1793

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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 Samuel Barnes 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1706 · Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Died 3 Feb 1793 · Brede, Sussex, England

Father William Barnes

Mother Sarah Gill

Spouse Elizabeth Baker

Children John Barnes, Samuel Barnes, Thomas Barnes, William Barnes

Siblings Anne Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, John Barnes, Mary Barnes, Richard Barnes, Sarah Barnes, Thomas Barnes, William Barnes

Records

England, Select Births and Christenings

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Samuel Barnes 1706–1793

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Barnes 1706–1793

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

In 1706, Samuel Barnes entered the world in Ewhurst, Sussex, England, born to william barnes and sarah gill. Samuel Barnes married elizabeth baker, mary coleman, and had children including john barnes, samuel barnes, thomas barnes, william barnes. Samuel Barnes passed away in 1793 in Brede, Sussex, England.

Sources

1

Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1706

Birth of Samuel Barnes in Brede, Sussex, England

Birth

1706

Birth of Samuel Barnes in Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Birth

1706

Samuel Barnes was baptized in, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Baptism

1793

Death of Samuel Barnes in Brede, Sussex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Barnes

This ancestor line traces from East, Sussex, England (1638) to Ewhurst, Sussex, England (1706) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Barnes (1706–1793) was born in Ewhurst, Sussex, England and died in Brede, Sussex, England. 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 Samuel 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.