Who was Thomas Barnes?

Thomas Barnes (1670–1706) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Barnes 1670–1706

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 13 NOV 1670 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Died 24 SEP 1706 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father Thomas Joseph Barnes

Mother Prudence Albie

Siblings Anna Barnes, Elizabeth Barnes, Hannah Barnes, John Barnes, Lydia Barnes, Peter Barnes, Samuel Barnes, Sarah Barnes

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Immediate Family

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Thomas Joseph Barnes

Prudence Albie

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Children

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Biography

In 1670, Thomas Barnes entered the world in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas joseph barnes and prudence albie. Thomas Barnes passed away in 1706 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of Thomas Barnes in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

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Death of Thomas Barnes in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Eton, Shropshire, England (1324) to Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1670) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Barnes (1670–1706) was born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States and died in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. 7 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, 7 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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