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William Barnes 1746–1823

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Barnes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1746 · Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Died 2 May 1823 · Unity, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Father John Barnes
Mother Ann Holloman (1719–1762)
Spouse Mary Jane Hazlett
Children Mary Polly Barnes

Researchers connected through William Barnes 1746–1823

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Biography

William Barnes was born in 1746 in Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, the child of john barnes and ann holloman. William Barnes married mary jane hazlett, and had children including mary polly barnes. William Barnes passed away in 1823 in Unity, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Life Timeline

1746
Birth of William Barnes in Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Birth
1823
Death of William Barnes in Unity, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Barnes

This ancestor line traces from Buckland, Hertfordshire, England (1687) to Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland (1746) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Barnes (1746–1823) was born in Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland and died in Unity, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, 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 (C) 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 3 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
1746–1823
Coleraine, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Parents
Unknown
Ann Holloman PTP
1719–1762
Buckland, Hertfordshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Barnes's Descendants

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William Barnes PTP 1746–1823