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Thomas Barnes 1662–1734

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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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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Barnes 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Mar 1662 · Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Died 23 Apr 1734 · Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Father Thomas Barnes
Mother Abigail Goodenow (1642–1734)
Spouse Mary Howe
Children Thankful Barnes
Siblings Abigail Barnes

Researchers connected through Thomas Barnes 1662–1734

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Biography

Thomas Barnes was born in 1662 in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of thomas barnes and abigail goodenow. Thomas Barnes married mary howe, and had children including thankful barnes. Thomas Barnes passed away in 1734 in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1662
Birth of Thomas Barnes in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1685
Thomas Barnes was married
Marriage
1734
Death of Thomas Barnes in Braintree, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Barnes

This ancestor line traces from CHANwelton, Northamptonshire, England (1543) to Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1662) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Barnes (1662–1734) was born in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Massachusetts, 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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Barnes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Barnes PTP
1662–1734
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Abigail Goodenow PTP
1642–1734
Sudbury, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Barnes's Descendants

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Thomas Barnes PTP 1662–1734