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William Barb 1763–1839

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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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B Reliability
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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)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Barb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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

Born 17 May 1763 · Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Died 19 Jan 1839 · Bristol, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Father Johann Jacob Barben Barb
Mother Maria Catharina Richter
Siblings Abraham Barb, Eva Maria Barb, Henry Barb, Isaac Barb, Jacob Barb, Johann Adam Barb, Mary Barb, Peter Barb

Researchers connected through William Barb 1763–1839

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

William Barb was born in 1763 in Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, the child of johann jacob barben barb and maria catharina richter. William Barb passed away in 1839 in Bristol, Trumbull, Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1763
Birth of William Barb in Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Birth
1839
Death of William Barb in Bristol, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Barb

This ancestor line traces from Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1724) to Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (1763) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Barb (1763–1839) was born in Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and died in Bristol, Trumbull, Ohio, 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 William 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

William Barb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Barb PTP
1763–1839
Höchstenbach, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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William Barb's Descendants

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William Barb PTP 1763–1839