Thomas
BARNES
Born
26 July 1687
,
New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Died
11 July 1726
,
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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Born: 26 July 1687 in New Haven, Connecticut Colony
Father:
John BARNES
Mother:
Mercy BETTS
Paternal grandparents:
Thomas BARNES
, Mary BROCKETT?
Maternal grandparents:
Roger BETTS
, Ann BURR
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Thomas married Joanna FARNAM abt. 1711 . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Joanna FARNAM was born 1 September 1687 in Killingworth, Connecticut, USA. Joanna died 13 September 1742 in East Haven, Connecticut, USA. Joanna was the child of Peter FARNAM and Hannah WILCOXSON.
Thomas BARNES died 11 July 1726 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
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Spouse & Children of Thomas BARNES
Thomas BARNES married 
Joanna FARNAM
Marriage date: abt. 1711
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Joanna FARNAM was the child of Peter FARNAM and Hannah WILCOXSON
Joanna FARNAMMarriage date: abt. 1711
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Joanna FARNAM was the child of Peter FARNAM and Hannah WILCOXSON
Children of Thomas BARNES and Joanna FARNAM
Thomas BARNESBorn: 1 July 1711, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 July 1753, Waterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 July 1753, Waterbury, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Phebe BARNESBorn: 1 August 1712, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 15 April 1793, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Died: 15 April 1793, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Hannah BARNESBorn: 27 September 1714, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 3 March 1752, Westbrook, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 3 March 1752, Westbrook, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Mercy BARNESBorn: 28 March 1716, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 March 1798, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Died: 2 March 1798, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Jehiel BARNESBorn: 8 July 1720, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: abt. 1747,
Died: abt. 1747,
Abel BARNESBorn: 1 January 1723, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 28 August 1787, Morris, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 28 August 1787, Morris, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Enos BARNESBorn: 1 January 1723, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 2 March 1798, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Died: 2 March 1798, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Married: Abigail LUDDINGTON 3 December 1746 Place: East Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Birth — 168726 July 1687
New Haven, Connecticut Colony
1711 Birth of ChildThomas BARNES was born 1 July 1711, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 23 years old.
1712 Birth of ChildPhebe BARNES was born 1 August 1712, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 25 years old.
1714 Birth of ChildHannah BARNES was born 27 September 1714, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 27 years old.
1716 Birth of ChildMercy BARNES was born 28 March 1716, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 28 years old.
1720 Birth of ChildJehiel BARNES was born 8 July 1720, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 32 years old.
1723 Birth of ChildAbel BARNES was born 1 January 1723, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 35 years old.
1723 Birth of ChildEnos BARNES was born 1 January 1723, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
Thomas was 35 years old.
Death — 172611 July 1726
New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 38.
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Last updated: 3/25/2025 1:31:19 PM
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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