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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
- William Flowers Barrett -- --, 1852 November 17, 1932 Tennessee
- Edward Jeffey Barrett -- --, 1867 November 15, 1943 Georgia
- Clara Lucy Barrett -- --, 1893 August 18, 1911
- Tommie Lee Barrett -- --, 1939 May 14, 2014 Georgia
- Sarah Barrett -- --, 1831 May 6, 1907
Barrett Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- 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
- Sarah Barrett -- --, 1685 December 0, 1719 Massachusetts Bay Colony
