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William Barton I 1706–1768

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have William I 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Jan 1706 · Christ Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Died 28 Nov 1768 · Prince Frederick Parish, Craven, South Carolina, United States
Father Thomas Borton Barton
Mother Ann Paxton
Siblings Anne Barton, Honora Barton, Thomas Barton

Researchers connected through William I 1706–1768

and 2 more tree owners connected with William I 1706–1768

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Barton I began in 1706 in Christ Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. William Barton I passed away in 1768 in Prince Frederick Parish, Craven, South Carolina, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1706
Birth of William Barton I in Christ Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Birth
1768
Death of William Barton I in Prince Frederick Parish, Craven, South Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William I

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, Wiltshire, England (1655) to Christ Church, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA (1706) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William I (1706–1768) was born in Christ Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States and died in Prince Frederick Parish, Craven, South Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 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 I's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Barton I PTP
1706–1768
Christ Church, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William I's Descendants

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WI
William Barton I PTP 1706–1768