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William Barnes 1670–1751

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
  • Star tree owner

10 researchers on YourRoots have William Barnes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 14 Feb 1670 · PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Died 31 Mar 1751 · PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Father Jonathan Barnes (1643–1714)
Mother (1647–1731)
Siblings , , , , , , ,

Researchers connected through William Barnes 1670–1751

and 8 more tree owners connected with William Barnes 1670–1751

Immediate Family

Parents
Jonathan Barnes
1643–1714
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Barnes began in 1670 in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS. William Barnes passed away in 1751 in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  4. 4
    Record 3903113.FTW

  5. 5
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

Life Timeline

1670
Birth of William Barnes in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Birth
1751
Death of William Barnes in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Mayenne, 53147, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, France (1000) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1670) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Barnes (1670–1751) was born in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS and died in PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS. 10 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 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 25 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.

William Barnes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Barnes PTP
1670–1751
PLYMOUTH, PLYMOUTH CO., MASSACHUSETTS
Parents
Jonathan Barnes PTP
1643–1714
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
PTP
1647–1731
Yarmouth, Massachusetts (Barnstable)
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Barnes's Descendants

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William Barnes PTP 1670–1751