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Barrett Family History
Barrett Genealogy & Family TreeBarrett is an Irish name from Lincolnshire, England, where the earliest known ancestor—Matthew Baret—was recorded in 1150. It comes from the English given name Berold which means “bear rule.” Roots for this name can also be found in France. The family motto is Pour bien desirer which means “For wishing well.”
Other spellings include “Barret,” “Barett,” “Baret,” “Barratt,” “Barrat,” and “Baratt.” Notable people with the surname include American basketball player Andre Barrett (Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns), American baseball player Martin Barrett (Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres), and Australian actress Jacinda Barrett (Ladder 49, The Last Kiss, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason). The first Barrett to come to America was Francis Barrett in Virginia in 1623.
Barrett Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Barrett -- --, 1624 December 0, 1630 England
- Smith Aaron Barrett -- --, 1800 May 26, 1893 New York
- Sarah Barrett -- --, 1685 December 0, 1719 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- John E Barrett -- --, 1635 Massachusetts
- Thomas Barrett -- --, 1687 July 9, 1761 Massachusetts
Barrett Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mary Barrett -- --, 1635 April 2, 1657
- Joan Jane Thomasine Barrett -- --, 1388 December 0, 1418 England
- Robert Barrett -- --, 1328 December 0, 1384
- William Barrett -- --, 1337 December 0, 1368 England
- Edward Barrett -- --, 1249 December 0, 1315
