 She also did pioneer work (1906–19) in eugenics at the Francis Galton Laboratory at University College, London..."

Amy Barrington was the second youngest daughter of Edward George Barrington and his second wife Huldah (Strangman) Barrington.She had four sisters, Anna Barrington, Huldah Barrington, Victoria Barrington and Marion Barrington, as well one brother, Richard Barrington.Amy Barrington also had many half-siblings from her father's previous relationship with Sarah Barrington.