Robert Barton was baptized on 17 Sep 1738 at the 1st Congregational Church in North Yarmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. He appeared on the census in 1800 in Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. He appeared on the census in 1810 in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. He died after 1810, his last census appearance.. He was also known as Robert Bartin. He was married to Ruth Small on 27 Dec 1759 in Falmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. Intentions were published 20 Oct. 1759 in Falmouth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.

Ruth Small was born on 10 Jul 1737 in Cape Elizabeth, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. She died before 1803. Children were:

i. Ruth Barton was baptized on 6 Nov 1768 at the 1st Church in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
ii. Lucy Barton was baptized on 1 Jul 1770 at the 1st Church in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
iii. Annie Barton was baptized on 25 May 1772 at the 1st Church in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
iv. Daniel Barton was baptized on 29 May 1774 at the 1st Church in Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
v. Robert Barton Jr..