Thomas
BARNES
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Born: 18 October 1636 in Barking, Essex, England
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Thomas married Abigail GOODENOW 2 July 1662 in Marlborough, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Abigail GOODENOW was born 11 January 1642 in Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA. Abigail died 14 April 1734 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
Thomas BARNES died 2 July 1679 in Marlborough, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
He came to America aboard the "Speedwell" and landed in Boston, Massachusetts on 27 May 1656.
He bought land from Jonathon Johnson in Marlboro in 1663, where he settled. When his home was destroyed by Indians in King Philips War, he moved to Concord, Massachusetts, later returning to Marlborough
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Spouse & Children of Thomas BARNES
Abigail GOODENOWMarriage date: 2 July 1662
Marriage place: Marlborough, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Children of Thomas BARNES and Abigail GOODENOW
Dorothy BARNESDied: 17 June 1686, Stow, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
William BARNESDied: 15 February 1715, East Haddam, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Birth — 163618 October 1636
Barking, Essex, England
1662 Marriage / PartnerThomas BARNES and Abigail GOODENOW 2 July 1662, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (Marlboro)
He was 25 years old.
1664 Birth of ChildDorothy BARNES was born 6 February 1664, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (Marlboro)
Thomas was 27 years old.
1669 Birth of ChildWilliam BARNES was born 3 April 1669, Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (Marlboro)
Thomas was 32 years old.
Death — 16792 July 1679
Marlborough, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 42.
Record added: 3/26/2025 11:06:14 AM
Last updated: 3/26/2025 11:14:24 AM
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