Who was Timothy Barber?

Timothy Barber (1742–1817) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Timothy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 13 generations of this lineage.

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Timothy Barber 1742–1817

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 MAR 1742 · Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut

Died 12 APR 1817 · Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Samuel Barber

Mother Tryphena Humphrey

Siblings Daniel Barber, David Barber, Elijah Barber, Ezekiel Barber, Joel Barber, Joseph Barber, Samuel Barber, Tryphene Barber

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Barber

Tryphena Humphrey

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Children

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Biography

Timothy Barber was born in 1742 in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, the child of samuel barber and tryphena humphrey. Timothy Barber passed away in 1817 in Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Timothy Barber in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut

Birth

1817

Death of Timothy Barber in Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Barber

This ancestor line traces from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom (1375) to Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut (1742) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Timothy Barber (1742–1817) was born in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut and died in Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, 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 Timothy 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 13 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.
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