Who was Timothy Barnes?

Timothy Barnes (1739–1831) was born in Southington, Connecticut and died in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Timothy Barnes 1739–1831

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1739 · Southington, Connecticut

Died 13 Mar 1831 · West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Father Thomas Barnes

Mother Mary Howe

Siblings Abigail Barnes, Benjamin Barnes, Comfort Barnes, Daniel 1680 Barnes, John Barnes, Lydia Barnes, Martha Barnes, Noah Barnes, Prudence Barnes, Robert 1680 Barnes, Samuel Barnes, Thankful Barnes, Thomas 1687 Barnes

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Barnes

Mary Howe

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Timothy Barnes was born in 1739 in Southington, Connecticut, the child of thomas barnes and mary howe. Timothy Barnes passed away in 1831 in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1739

Birth of Timothy Barnes in Southington, Connecticut

Birth

1831

Death of Timothy Barnes in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Timothy Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Essex, England (1616) to Southington, Connecticut (1739) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Timothy Barnes (1739–1831) was born in Southington, Connecticut and died in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. 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 4 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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