Hey everybody, This post was on the West Virginia list. I thought I would pass it along to anyone who may be interested. What a terrible road block this is. Mary Subj: [WVLINCOL] House Bill 4330 - concerning birth records Date: 03/20/2004 12:23:23 AM Eastern Standard Time From: sweetladyj@adelphia.net (Jane) Reply-to: sweetladyj@adelphia.net To: WVLINCOL-L@rootsweb.com Hi, I received this email from a list that I am on in WV. I thought everyone would want to know what is happening in one of our states that could cause genealogists problems. Last Saturday, March 13, in the WV Legislature,House Bill 4330 passed. It is now awaiting signature from Governor Wise to make it law. If you are a family genealogist/historian whose research involves West Virginia, then this bill affects your work whether you live in West Virginia or another state. If Governor Wise signs HB 4330, all birth records will be closed to public access for 100 years and all death records closed for 50 years. We are all concerned about privacy issues but HB 4330 in its current format is too restrictive. Please email Governor Wise and address your concerns. Don't delay. The governor's email address is Governor@WVGOV.org If you would like to examine HB 4330 then cut and paste the URL below. Remember to sign your email with your full name and address. http://www.legis.state.wv.us/legishp.html Jane ==== WVLINCOL Mailing List ==== Visit this site for information about this list. http://fly.hiwaay.net/~jjadkins/lcwv/mail.html

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I have a Barnes Family Book and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what I need to know ?? The family book states that John Barnes married Sarah J. Owens the 14 day of Dec. 1869 by a Rev. Henry Jones and Witnessed by John Williams and Elizabeth Price, Sarah's sister. Sarah Jane Owens was born the 11 day of March 1851 and died Nov. 23, 1925 This John Reese Barnes that married Sarah Jane Owens was my grandmother's brother. Sarah Elizabeth Barnes born 1861. This I was told by my cousin Tommie McELroy that was born in the early 1900's and I saw a picture of Uncle Reese Barnes and Tom was in the picture with Uncle Reese Barnes. The picture hung on Tom's wall in his home until his death. In the picture Uncle Reese was very old and Tom was just a small child. I have a marriage license of the original record of marriage of John Reese Barnes and Sarah Jane Owens and it states... J. R. Barnes -- The State of Arkansas County of Pope Township of Moreland on this ___ Be it remembered that on the 21 day of Nov. 1854 at the residents of C. M. Owens in said county I N.M. Flowers an acting and only commissioned Justice of the peace in and for the township of Morland in said county is duly join in marriage John R. Barnes of Pope County age 22 years to Sarah Owens of Pope County age 20 years, and then and there, by the authority vested in me by law, and now pronounce them to be husband and wife. Given under my hand the date above N. M. Flowers J. P. Files for, and duly Record in my office Dec. 27th 1854 ____ ___ Howell Clerk according to the dates on the marriage license that would put then much older then the Barnes Book says. The dates for this is so different from the book could anyone explain and the dates for the children born of this marriage is also dated later in life for them in this Barnes Book... could anyone explain or maybe they were a lot younger and storied about their age on the marriage License ??? This is my grandmothers family listed as the ones I know from the census report. family that lived at.... Lick Mountain in the county of Conway, Arkansas -- Census 21 June 1880 My great-grandfather is ... David Barnes -- age 46 -- Born Kentucky -- father born Md. -- mother born Kentucky David Barnes, mother's last name was Ray. My great-grandmother is ... Nancy Elizabeth Riley -- age 40 -- born Kentucky -- Father born Ireland -- mother born Kentucky. Children in 1880 Census Reason -- age 16 -- born Missouri. John -- age 13 -- born Texas. Marion F. -- age 8 -- born Arkansas. Mary Elizabeth -- age 7 months -- born Arkansas Sarah Elizabeth -- born Missouri -- ( Sarah's death record says Louisiana ) married Thomas Jefferson McELroy -- age 23 born Arkansas -- father born Tennessee -- mother born Tennessee -- This is my grandmother and my grandfather. My name is Frances G. " McELroy " ( Gibby ) Wiley my children are all Gibby I have two sons and two daughters Susannah -- born age -- 17 born Missouri -- married ( Monk ) nickname Francis Marion Wells age 19 --born Arkansas -- father born Tennessee -- mother born Tennessee David Barnes Brother is... Raymond Barnes -- age 44 born Kentucky -- Father Md. -- mother Kentucky Raymond Barnes, mother's last name was Ray. Malinda -- wife of Raymond -- age 38 -- born Arkansas -- father born Tenn. -- mother born Tenn. Joshua -- age 17 -- born Missouri Nancy L. -- age 15 -- born Missouri Jesse -- age 7-- born Texas Elizabeth -- age 5 -- born Arkansas Any information about this family would be appreciated.... Frances McELroy my e-mail address is mcelroywiley@cyberback.com

Thanks, Audrey, for posting these. Any idea how the Nash Co. Barnes merge with the Southampton/IoWight Co. ones? So very many of the same names, but I can't figure it out. Addice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Audrey Pool" <ddpool@madnet.net> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 1:41 PM Subject: [BARNES] Re: BARNES of Nash Co, NC > NASH COUNTY WILLS 1777 - 1848

I was wondering if anyone out there was doing any research on the Elijah and Bachary(?) Barnes family that was living in Newton County, Arkansas. Elijah states he was born in Kentucky and his wife states NC. There are 8 children listed and 6 of them were born in Kentucky. I am especially interested if anyone has information on the son Samuel who was 16. Thanks, Carole Campbell

NASH COUNTY WILLS 1777 - 1848 BARNES 20 Jan 1780 - Oct. Ct. 1781 JACOB BARNES, wife: Elisabeth; sons: Jacob, William, James, Benjamin daughters: Sally Joiner, Ann Jones; Grandson: Jonas Barnes Wheatly. Ex: wife Elisabeth, son Benjamin. Wit: Dun. Lamon, Archd. Lamon, John Gordin. 29 Aug 1794 - Nov Ct. 1794 BENJAMIN BARNES, wife: Charity; sons Demsey, Edwin, Benjamin; daughters: Rhoda, Morning, Rachel, Delilah. (two youngest sons: Edwin & Benjamin) Ex: wife Charity, brother William Barnes, Wit: Redmun Bunn, Samuel Skinner, James Williams. 19 Sep 1805 - Nov Ct. 1805 CHARITY BARNES, daughters: Delilah, Mourning, Rachel and Rhoda Hunt. Rhoda Hunt's children: Anselm, Brittan, Benjamin. Ex: Redmun Bunn, son-in-law Henry Jones, Wit: Redmun Bunn, Charity Bunn 08 Dec 1805 - Aug Ct. 1807 MARY BARNES, sons: John, Jacob; daughters: Elizabeth, Molly, Nancy. Ex: son John, Wit: Drewry Joyner 23 Sep 1815 - Nov Ct. 1815 POLLY BARNES, Nephew Burwell Barnes, brother: Jacob Barnes' children. Ex: brother Jacob Barnes, Wit: Willie Bunn, James Permanter, Nancy Barnes 1 Oct 1817 - Feb Ct. 1826 JAMES BARNES, wife: Polly; sons: Bennett, James; daughters Polly, Drucilla; grandsons: Joseph James Barnes, Theophilus Barnes. Ex: son (sons?) Bennett & James Barnes. Wit: Sam. Smith, Orren D Barnes, David Daniel 17 Nov 1825 - May Ct. 1826 WILLIAM BARNES, (wife not mentioned) sons: Lamuel, Orren D., daughters: Lucretia Harrell, Temperance Terrell, Lurany Reading. Grandson: William Joel Tollover Terrell, (all his land to be kept by his father Timothy Terrell.) Ex: son Orren D Barnes, son-in-law Timothy Terrell. Wit: Isham Daniel, Alfred Bunn, Jeremiah Braswell. 7 June 1828 - Aug Ct. 1828 JOHN BARNES, wife: Bashaba Barnes, daughter: Eliza D Barnes. Sisters: Elizabeth Barnes, Nancy Barnes; brother: Jacob Barnes. Unity Joiner, daughter of Hardy Joiner. Nephews: Jordan, John, Joel and Jacob Barnes. Ex: brother Jacob Barnes, Wit: Willie Bunn, John J. Bunn, Eaton Gray. 28 June 1828 - Aug Ct. 1828 ELIZABETH BARNES, brother Jacob Barnes, nephews, Burel Barnes (Burwell?), Vincent Barnes. Ex: brother Jacob Barnes, Wit: Bennet Atkinson, Bashaba Barnes 20 Nov 1836 - May Ct. 1840 BARSHA (BARSHABA) BARNES, father William Joiner, Granddaughter Jacky Ann Frances Elizabeth Hill Joiner, Calvin Joiner and his wife Eliza, the father and mother of sd. legatee. Son-in-law Calvin Joiner. Sister Morning Joiner. Ex: son-in-law Calvin Joiner. Wit: Exum S. Curl, Jordan Joiner. 20 Feb 1843 - Feb Ct. 1844 PIETY BARNES, daughter Martha Ann Barnes; brothers: William & Alfred Joiner. Wit: Exum S. Curl, William Joiner, Alfred Joiner. (no Ex. named) 16 Aug 1845 - Feb Ct. 1846 JACOB BARNES, wife Morning Barnes, sons: John, Joel, Burrel, Jodin (Jordan?), Vinson, Hins, Caswell H. daughters: Primmy, Elizabeth. Ex: 2 sons John & Joel Barnes. Wit: Eliza H. Cockell, Sally Cockrell, Pity Vick."

Do you by any chance know what the H. stood for who were his parents???Thanks

Hello, I'm searching for the parents (as well other info) of William H Barnes born circa 1840-1844 in either AL or TN. I believe I have first found him in the 1870 Perry County, TN census as William Burns. He shows with wife Lela/Cela (b ca 1845-1847) and daughter Virginia b ca 1864. I find him as William H Barnes in 1880 Hardin County, TN. Wife is listed as Selour. Children are Virginia b 1864 MS, Ada and Ida b ca 1876 AL and Jones H Barnes b 1879 TN. His wife is actually Selia/Celia/Cecilia (Tignor). Known children were Virgina A, Ida, Ada, Jones "Homer" and Pue Cannon Barnes. I believe William died somewhere between 1885 and 1896. Most likely in Hardin or McNairy County Tn. Daughter Ida married Winfield Springer in 1894 McNairy County, TN. Winfield dies and next I find Ida in Dyer County marrying D.A. Jones in 1898. They have Reeder Lovada Jones. D.A. passes away and marries neighbor DeWitt Allen Barrett in 1902 Dyer Co TN. Dee and Ida move back and forth from Dyer to Gibson and back again. They have John Quincy Adams "Butler" Barrett, Celia/Cecilia Lucille Barrett, Nathaniel Monroe Barrett, Sarah Alice Barrett, Lola Vandora Barrett & a daughter who died young Janie/Jeanie Barrett. Daughter Ada marries William Robert Sanders. They have Lula, Brown Lee and Henry. William passes away and Ada marries Robert Lee Harris. They have James Edna Harris. The family resided in Gibson County, TN Son Jones "Homer" Barnes marries Allice Sanders in Dyer Co TN. They have Jermie. Allice dies and Homer marries Virgie (?) and has Evie Barnes. Virgie was married first to a Reeves and has two daughters from that marriage. Homer and family resided in Gibson Co, Tn. Son Pue Cannon Barnes marries Mollie S (?). They have Viola, William, Mamie, Lynn and Olvia or Annie. The family resided in Gibson Co Tn. In 1910 Selia is living with son Pue and says she had 9 children, 5 of which are still alive. The 5th one may be Virginia. I know nothing else of Virginia after the 1880 census. Lastly, this family has Native american ancestors in either the Barnes line or inSelia's line. Any help is greatly appreciated! Tara R Barrett

I am looking for descendents of my great great grandparents Elijah and Lavina Barnes of Jerseyville, IL. Their children: James W., born 1835, VA wife: Elizabeth Almond Marshall, born 1843, IL Wife: Elizabeth Turner John Russell, born 1845, IL (my great grandfather) Wife: Joana/Joanna Bowman Susan, born 1847, IL Husband: Isaac G. Thompson Gibson/Gipson, born: 1849 Wife: Sarah Jane Lyons Emma, born 1851, IL Husband: Samuel C. Thompson Elijah W., born 1855 Wife: Addie R. Lyon I can't past Elijah and Lavina. Any help and/or corrections will be greatly apprecated. Beverly Alexander

> 1870 IN Blackford Harrison tsp p36 of 43 on ancestry.com > Barnes Jacob 40 farmer OH > Barnes Mary Ann 40IN > Barnes Geo W 19 farm laborer IN > Barnes Lousa E 19 house keeping IN > Barnes Sarah E 16 house keeping IN > Barnes Jacog 17 farm laborer IN (name should be Jacob) > Barnes Moses L 14 farm laborer IN > Barnes Cynthia A 14 house keeping IN > Barnes John H 13 farm had IN > Barnes Lydia m 11 at home IN > Barnes James L 7 IN > > > I am looking for Barnes family in Blackford Co.Indiana 1870's.My > > grandmother Elizabeth Rains married Jacob Barnes in this county in > 1874.She > > remarried in 1878 to my grandad Reed Garrison.I haven't found the death of > > Jacob Barnes or a divorce.I have also been told there were two children by > > this marriage.My grandma didn't raise these children and I presume they > > died.If anyone has any information or input I could sure use some help. > > Thanks for listening, > > Jeany Roark > >

I am looking for Barnes family in Blackford Co.Indiana 1870's.My grandmother Elizabeth Rains married Jacob Barnes in this county in 1874.She remarried in 1878 to my grandad Reed Garrison.I haven't found the death of Jacob Barnes or a divorce.I have also been told there were two children by this marriage.My grandma didn't raise these children and I presume they died.If anyone has any information or input I could sure use some help. Thanks for listening, Jeany Roark

Here is some census info which may help you: 1860 IN Blackford Montpelier p82 of 105 on ancestry.com Jacob Barnes30 farmer OH Mary A Barnes 26 IN George Barnes 9 IN Eliza Barnes 9 IN Jacob Barnes 8 IN Emiline Barnes 7 IN Moses Barnes 5 IN Cynthia Barnes 5 IN John Barnes 3 IN Sydia Barnes 2 IN 1870 IN Blackford Harrison tsp p36 of 43 on ancestry.com Barnes Jacob 40 farmer OH Barnes Mary Ann 40IN Barnes Geo W 19 farm laborer IN Barnes Lousa E 19 house keeping IN Barnes Sarah E 16 house keeping IN Barnes Jacog 17 farm laborer IN Barnes Moses L 14 farm laborer IN Barnes Cynthia A 14 house keeping IN Barnes John H 13 farm had IN Barnes Lydia m 11 at home IN Barnes James L 7 IN 1900 IN Blackford Co Harrison tsp p11 of 15 on ancestry.com Garrison Reed head Sept 1852 47 m 23 IL ? ? Garrison Elizabeth wife Mar 1859 41m 23 12(indicates 12 children born) 10(indicates only 10 children living) IN IN IN 10 children living in the household with them ----- Original Message ----- From: "john t roark" <jroark1@tds.net> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 2:52 PM Subject: [BARNES] Jacob Barnes > I am looking for Barnes family in Blackford Co.Indiana 1870's.My > grandmother Elizabeth Rains married Jacob Barnes in this county in 1874.She > remarried in 1878 to my grandad Reed Garrison.I haven't found the death of > Jacob Barnes or a divorce.I have also been told there were two children by > this marriage.My grandma didn't raise these children and I presume they > died.If anyone has any information or input I could sure use some help. > Thanks for listening, > Jeany Roark >

Good Day Barnes Listers; Listed below are male individuals in which I need to trace the children of each family. These are descendants of Thomas Barnes of Marlborough, MA. Thru the Barnes DNA study my Barnes line is as match to the work conducted by Don Barnes. I need to trace the missing link to the work found on Dons web site. http://home.tampabay.rr.com/thebarndoor I am looking for David A. Barnes born in Vermont in 1801. These are males that could have children/descendants prior to 1801. Anyone with information would be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks for your assistance. Lorry Dunning Davis, CA Parents of Generation 12 Thomas Barnes came to America in 1656, married Abigail Goodenow, 1662 in Marlborough, MA. Seven children, three of which are males who married. Thomas Barnes; Dob, 23 March 1662, Marlborough, MA. married Mary How Deacon John Barnes; Dob, 25 Dec 1666, Marlborough, MA married Hannah How William Barnes; Dob, 3 April 1669, Marlborough, MA married Mary Smith Parents of Generation 11 Thomas Barnes and Mary How have seven children, with three sons who married. Samuel Barnes; Dob, 1687, Marlborough, MA married Marcy Gilbert Noah Barnes; Dob, 1700, Marlborough, MA married Joanna Getchell Deacon Comfort Barnes; Dob, Oct 1706, Brookfield, MA married Sarah Abbott. (Don Barnes Ancester) Parents of Generation 10 Comfort Barnes and Sarah Abbott have eleven children, with four sons who married Lt. Joseph Barnes; Dob, 21 Nov 1730, Brookfield, MA married 1. Susannah Cannon and 2. Meriam Ayers Pvt Comfort Barnes; Dob, 3 Apr 1737. Brookfield, MA married Hannah Cowee. (Don Barnes Ancester) John Barnes; Dob, 11 May 1742, Brookfield, MA married ??? Moses Barnes; Dob, 18 Aug 1744, Brookfield, MA married Mary Wood. Moved to Vermont. Parents of Generation 9 Pvt Comfort Barnes and Hannah Cowee have fourteen children with three sons who could have children before 1800. John Barnes; Dob, 28 Jul 1763, Warren, MA married Hannah Morehouse Lewis Barnes; His children do not descend to David Barnes Calvin Barnes; Dob, 7 Nov 1766, Warren, MA married Rachel Kennedy Luther Barnes; Dob, 27 May 1768, Warren, MA married 1.?? Burwell, 2.?? 3. Mercy Hamilton

Good Day Barnes Listers Looking for information on this Barnes Family. A Descendant of Thomas Barnes of Marlborough, MA Franklin Lafayette Barnes; Dob 7 Mar 1880; Burlington, Calhoun, MI Married; Lillian Elizabeth Hacker; Dob 28 Jan 1884; Chicago, DuPage, IL Children; Franklin LaFayette Barnes Jr; Dob 17 Feb 1905; Chicago, Cook, IL Married; Edna Elizabeth Wright; Dob 27 Apr 1911; Ogden Weber, UT Need marriage/spouse and children information on these ladies. Florence Barnes; Dob 1904; Chicago, Cook, IL Irene Barnes; Dob 1905; Chicago, Cook, IL Edna Barnes; Dob 1908; Chicago, Cook, IL Clara Barnes; Dob 1909; Denver, Denver, CO Pearl Barnes; Dob 1917; Denver, Denver, CO It is evident that the family moved to Denver 1908-1909. It would seem logical that marriages and families would have developed in that vicinity. Any information would be Greatly Appreciated. Thanks for your assistance Lorry Dunning Davis, CA Histcon@juno.com

My gggrandmother is Fannie Barnes. She married George Reese Hammett in Troup Co, GA. They were married by George's uncle, Rev Brockman Hammett. Fannie's sister, Mary, married William A Timmons in the same county. They both moved down into East Texas. I am trying to figure out who the parents of Fannie (Frances E) and Mary L are. I have been told that it was a Mary Frances Mccune and Walter TC Barnes (yet again, another marriage in Troup Co, GA). Walter died in VA. Mary was found living with Fannie and George in TX, not having remarried, so it seems like a good fit. Is there anyone out there who can confirm this information? If anyone is related in ANY way, I would be so happy to hear from you!

Hi, I'm looking for information about BARNES, from Sussex, England. In particular, Jane BARNES who married Henry JARRETT, 27Aug1832 Beckley. They and 3 children emmigrated to Australia. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. All of my family history notes are available to download from: http://www.geocities.com/leachim_1952 Thank you Michael Bastion Sydney, Australia mbastion@Rna.Bio.mq.edu.au

Thanks so much for all the helpful info sent to me on this list... It is a great one to be sure. Andi Woodson awoodson@advertisnet.com Barnes of Penn/Ia., Engstrom of Ia., Swanson of Ia., Hoak of Penn., Szymanski of Ky., Woodson of Virg./Ms., White of Ks./Ms,

Hello BARNES Listers- Looking for any info / connection with the following line: Descendants of Benjamin Barnes 1 Benjamin Barnes b: 1730-1740 d: Abt. 20-Sep-1809 +Mrs. Rebecca Barnes b: Bef. 1747 m: Abt. 1760 2 James M. Barnes b: 23-Feb-1761 3 Polly Mary Barnes b: 1792 +John Jackson Briley b: 1784 d: 1862 2 Benjamin Barnes II b: 01-Feb-1766 +Mary Cato m: 12-Jun-1819 3 Polley Barnes 2 Henry Barnes b: 31-Jan-1767 in Edgecombe, NC d: 20-Oct-1832 +Rhoda Estes b: 1745-1778 m: 10-Mar-1790 d: 12-Mar-1848 3 Celia Barnes b: 29-Nov-1791 in NC, USA d: 06-Apr-1863 in Berdan, IL, USA +David Pinkerton b: 15-Sep-1789 in Rockbridge County, VA, USA m: 06-Apr-1811 in Davidson County, TN, USA d: 04-Oct-1853 in Berden, Greene County, IL, USA 3 Rebecca T. Barnes b: 10-Sep-1795 3 Wiley Barnes b: 15-Feb-1797 3 Sterling Rex Barnes b: 29-Jan-1799 d: 15-Mar-1866 in Heath, Rockwall County, TX, USA +Martha Ann Mitchell b: 1809 m: 08-Dec-1825 in Lauderdale County, AL, USA d: 1871 3 Willis R. Barnes b: 03-Jul-1801 d: 07-Jan-1849 2 John Barnes b: 1770-1780 2 Polly Barnes b: 1770-1790 +Mr. Nowlen 2 Charity Barnes b: Bef. 1775 +Mr. Williams 2 Elizabeth Barnes b: Abt. 1776 2 Jesse Barnes b: Abt. 1790 2 Edith Barnes Regards- Brad Martin http://www.bmicad.com http://www.bmicad.com/gen.htm Researching: MARTIN MCKELVEY MARULLI WOODBURN SCIURBA LEHRLING KING PICCOZZI GARAFALO HARRET(T) CAFFERELLI TUXHORN PINKERTON LEWIS SMITH SAWYERS REYNOLDS MOORE CARR CULVER WIGHTMAN STARK WRIGHT FLOWER(S) PIERCE CURTIS CRAFTS BUTLER STORM PARISI HARRINGTON ELLIS BENJAMIN FLEMING FRAHER (O')DONOGHUE MAZZAFERRO SHAW KIRWAN CHILI LANDOLPHI WINTHROP BARNES FOSTER ESTES RYAN DOUGLAS GOODRICH LINDEN BUCCI SCARANO FARCIANO MONDEL RICUPATI BARTLES

Andi: There are two excellent books on the Scotch Irish immigration to America. The 1st book I would recommend is "The Scotch Irish: A Social History" by James Leyburn. It is an excellent overview of why so many Scotish farmers were induced to migrate to what is now Northern Ireland, their stay there [generally about 100 years] and their immigration to America starting ca 1717 and continuing to the American Revolution. Their primary areas of settlement [western PA, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and down into NC and SC]-- although they can be found anywhere in that time period. The 2nd book I would recommend is "Albions Seed: Four British Folkways in America" by David Hackett Fischer. This book reviews many aspects of colonial British settlers in America -- including a huge section on the Scotch Irish. Lots of maps and tables and footnotes. Either of these books should be available in a good library or through inter library loan. I prefer the 1st book, but have made good use of the 2nd. Carol Vass, a descendant of two different BARNS/BARNES families: [1] Mindwell Barnes, b. [prob. CT & prob. ca 1775/80] m. Titus Adams [poss married in Simsbury, Hartford Co, CT or Rutland Co, VT]. This couple moved to NY ca 1810 and then on to Ohio and then Coles Co, IL by 1830. I have been unable to connect Mindwell to any of the New England BARNES families -- so far -- although I can quite definitively document her husband back to an early Massachusetts ADAMS -- George Adams of Watertown, MA [not connected to either Pres. Adams] [2] Lt. John Barns [b. ca 1740/45 in Frederick Co, VA] m. Hannah Cartmell ca 1769 in Frederick. This couple moved to Harrison Co, KY in 1797. I am almost positive, but can't prove that 'this' John Barns was the son of 'a' Charles Barns [wife Elizabeth McDowell]. I am almost positive that Charles Barns was most likely of Scotch Irish descent, if not actually born in Northern Ireland ca 1690-ish. Charles Barns died in Frederick Co, VA in 1803, but can be documented there as early as 1738.

I was wondering if anyone can provide me with some information on the Scotch-Irish Barnes. Perhaps some book?, websites etc? I have been told that my Barnes family is "Scotch-Irish" and I'm not sure I understand what that means. Andi Woodson awoodson@advertisnet.com