He passed away in 1797, leaving a will dated May 12 and proved September 4 of that year.[1]. Elisha Barnes, yeoman of Scituate, somewhat advanced in years, names
wife Phebe
son William Barnes
daughters Ruth Midbery and Freelove Smith
grandson Thomas Barnes
children of Ruth Midbery
Elizabeth Fenner daughter of James Fenner -- "no relationship to the testator"
Sources
↑ citing online transcription of abstract in Beaman's Rhode Island Genealogical Register -- original document should be consulted for confirmation
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DNA Connections
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Elisha by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line.
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