Might you have any more info? The only Benjamin Barnes in TX with a birthdate of 1907 is the son of a John B. Barnes. No other Benjamin is close. I don't find any Eric Barnes. Is there any more info like location in TX? When married to Beatrice? Mary in CA *********** ----- Original Message ----- From: <Corky1852@aol.com> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 4:48 PM Subject: [BARNES] (no subject) > dose anyone have any info on a Benjamin Barnes that was born in Texas around > 1907 and died around 1958 in New York. He married a lady name Beatrice. He > was the son of Ross and Annie Cordelia Barnes. His brother Eric Barnes was my > grandpa. > > > Billie Joyce Roys > > > ==== BARNES Mailing List ==== > Posts about viruses, trojans, etc., are NOT allowed on the list unless they are sent by the list manager. Concerns MUST be first sent to the list manager for advice. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Thanks for the suggestions. I had researched Barns as an alternate spelling for Barnes...perhaps need to go back further than I have though. I did not think of Burnes however...excellent idea! Dena Gates Lally ----- > I have found that BURNS is another change of spelling for the BARNS/BARNES > name. Often people of 150 years ago or more could not read or write, and they > either misspelled their own names, or a clerk, census taker, or church > secretary wrote the name as they thought was spelled. I always search by all obvious > variations of spellings of a name. > > Lynell Kirk Nelson > agenfool@aol.com > > > ==== BARNES Mailing List ==== > Please keep personal comments directed to individuals, not to the list. > Each post is archived... > Replies and any posts that will benefit other list members are welcome! > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

I have found that BURNS is another change of spelling for the BARNS/BARNES name. Often people of 150 years ago or more could not read or write, and they either misspelled their own names, or a clerk, census taker, or church secretary wrote the name as they thought was spelled. I always search by all obvious variations of spellings of a name. Lynell Kirk Nelson agenfool@aol.com

Genealogists must realize that the orthography of the 1800's was pretty much phonetic and that the majority of individuals were illiterate. In many cases there was no "correct" spelling of surnames. The surname MOWRY,for instance, has 88 variations. Is it any wonder that BARNS and BARNES are used interchangeably. Chuck

Always check the possibility that there can be around ten different surname spellings, for various reasons. Within only one original Colonial document, for instance, I found four variant spellings of my maiden surname, written by the same clerk, in the same paragraph--and he was supposed to have been among the most educated men in the county. Since then I found the proverbial (at least) six more spelling variants. And that's only for *one* of my surnames. This is typical, if you look long and hard enough. --Carol (Huffington > Carlisle > Bowen > Truitt > Barnes) Menges ----- Original Message ----- From: "Regena Lally" <jrl91@worldnet.att.net> > I find this interesting as I have wondered if the BARNS is not the correct > spelling (for my family anyway) of the two? Perhaps this is why I am having > so much trouble finding the parents of my brothers, Alanson and Edwin? Who > is to say which enumerator, etc...made the mistake in spelling, or when the > spelling was changed. Thank you for letting me know this. > > Gena

I have one family member (my grandfather's uncle) listed as Irvan BONDS in the newspaper article accounting the details of his murder in Wilson County, TN in 1934. It also states that he "had a family of about 6 children" The only other places I've located him was on his mother's obituary (a year later) and the 1900 Jackson County, TN census living with his parents at age 7. Nothing else in between the census record and his death. Nor do I know what any of his children's names are. The paper lists his wife as Lou BONDS, and her brother (with him at the time of the attack) as Jeff TARSH. Seeing how they slaughtered BARNES...I'm not sure TARSH is correct. I've yet to locate either of them, either. Kymm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Regena Lally" <jrl91@worldnet.att.net> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [BARNES] Re: BARNES misspelled Barns > I find this interesting as I have wondered if the BARNS is not the correct > spelling (for my family anyway) of the two? Perhaps this is why I am having > so much trouble finding the parents of my brothers, Alanson and Edwin? Who > is to say which enumerator, etc...made the mistake in spelling, or when the > spelling was changed. Thank you for letting me know this. > > Gena >

I find this interesting as I have wondered if the BARNS is not the correct spelling (for my family anyway) of the two? Perhaps this is why I am having so much trouble finding the parents of my brothers, Alanson and Edwin? Who is to say which enumerator, etc...made the mistake in spelling, or when the spelling was changed. Thank you for letting me know this. Gena ----- Original Message ----- From: <Marr794@aol.com> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 4:46 PM Subject: [BARNES] Re: BARNES misspelled Barns > The name Barns is used by the Thomas Barnes family from Farmington, CT > (Thomas of Hartford) - not sure which generation started using Barns, or if it was > used all along, but but Adino Barnes (usually called Adina) was consistently > Barns. > > > ==== BARNES Mailing List ==== > Remaining taglines can be used to remind users about guidelines, BARNES related site, reunions, and resources, etc. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

The name Barns is used by the Thomas Barnes family from Farmington, CT (Thomas of Hartford) - not sure which generation started using Barns, or if it was used all along, but but Adino Barnes (usually called Adina) was consistently Barns.

Hello, My GG Grandfather had a daughter named Transylvania BARNES. I have tried to find information on this daughter, but have not been able too. This is what I have: 1. 1860 Federal Census Owen co., East Half, Indiana, roll 27, age 3. 2. 1875 Kansas Census Mound Valley Twp., Labette co., pg. 6, age 17, name Trans. 3. 1875 Kansas Census, Labette County, age 17 (note she is on two census for 1875 in Kansas) 4. Civil War Pension Records, Father WC 758-899 Was not listed among living children. May 18, 1898 5. The Topeka Genealogical Society, Early Marriage Records, Labette County Kansas, pg 21 lists a Vannie Barnes marrying a J. J. Richardson. I believe this might be Transylvania. June 30, 1875 I would appreciate any information anyone will share on this lady. Thanks! Donna Barnes Clark

I am jumping in with my BARNES brothers from NY. Hoping to find more information from anyone with knowledge of a Barnes family who left NY State probably after 1836 going possibly to the upper midwest, MI or MN area. Looking for information on the following. This Alanson is not the one listed on the 1850 Lewis Co NY cesus. They may be connected, but the dates are not right for this to be my Alanson, or his father. Edwin W. Barnes, born NY state Nov 1834, my great uncle. Alanson W. Barnes, born NY state May 1836, my great grandfather I have no idea where in NY State they were born. Nor do I know the names of their parents. Records for Alanson state that parents were both born in NY State. The earliest record I have for my great grandfather was Oct 1867 when Alanson W. marries Harriett Briggs (Moore?) born PA abt 1840. They married in Steele Co MN. They later remove to an unknown county in MO. Their first 4 children were born in MO, About 1875 they leave MO and return to Steele Co MN. They are found there on the 1880 Berlin Twp, Steele Co MN census as farmers, (misspelled BARNS. Four more children are born to Alanson and Harriett while they are in MN. Edwin is enumerated while living with them. This is the first and only proof I have of my great uncle. By 1885 the family has returned to MO and settled in Oregon Co. Soon after they own a farm in Douglas Co MO. They later return to Oregon when a son assumes the farm duties. Alanson and Harriett are buried at Redburn cemetery in Oregon Co MO. Any information would be most appreciated. It is "possible" they may be descended from Thomas Barnes of CT. More information would certainly help narrow that down. Rig! ht now I up against a very strong brick wall. Thank you. Gena Gates Lally

Does Aaron Barnes who married Levitha Cobb figure in one of the DNA groups? If so, which one? I don't have his parents or siblings. My husband descends from their daughter Nancy Alice Barnes who married John Gilbert Coldiron and I have numerous pictures of her and one family picture of them. I also have a picture of Aaron's son John F. Barnes at the age of 79 would have been taken about 1919-1920. Brenda Reeder

Hi there, It has been a few years since I last spent time on this List and I have gathered quite a lot of information about my BARNES families in the meanwhile. Is there anyone else on this List interested in BARNES ancestors from the Accrington, Altham, Huncoat area of Lancashire particularly in the 18-19th century? The first couple I have confirmed is HENRY JOSEPH BARNES b. 1766 and wife NELLY/ELLEN (BIRTWISTLE) b. 1770 married in Accrington on 16th October, 1788. Nelly was a daughter of Robert and Susan (nee Ashworth) Birtwistle of Accrington. I can't find Henry's birthplace.....it is possible he had siblings who also settled in the Accrington area, as there appear to be others related to the family of his age group. Family stories indicated there could have been a branch in the U.S. I am from the Australian Branch situated in N.S.W. TIA Robyn Clarke

Rachel BARNES b abt 1785 married William DAVIS in Fleming Co KY 25 Jun 1805. Her father was most probably Robert BARNES but I know no more about her parents. Rachel and William left Fleming Co about 1830 and settled in St Louis. They had 9 children - Jared, George, Nancy, Sally Ann, Robert, William, Talitha, Cornilla and Amanda. George

Given the recent activity and new members on the Barnes list, I thought it might be worthwhile to summarize the Barnes DNA study. In August 2001 several descendants of James and Ketura Shipley Barnes began the Barnes DNA study to try and separate and define the Barnes families that immigrated to America. Thus far over 40 Barnes men have been tested and their results define at least eight families who descend from different Barnes common ancestors. These families include the Thomas of Hartford, CT and the James & Ketura of Maryland. The results are posted on the web by earliest known ancestor at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/2894/BarnesDNAstudy.html Since this is a y-chromosome DNA study, the participant must be a male with the surname of Barnes for it to work. The DNA profile is processed by Family Tree DNA (www.familytreedna.com) using the Univ. of Arizona lab. You can also learn more about the whole DNA process at their web site. The cost of the 12 allele test is $101 for our study participants representating about a $50 savings. This test narrows down the time to most recent common ancestor (MRCA) to about 42 generations. The more specific 25 allele test (16 generations to MRCA) is $169 and the even more specific 37 allele test (8 genrations to MRCA) is $229. All require the swabbing of the inside of a cheek to collect cells which are mailed back to the company in a mailer provided. If you are interested in participating in the Barnes DNA study and are a male named Barnes or have a cousin, uncle, father or husband named Barnes, then send me the mailing address for the test kit and a short son to father, to grandfather, etc genealogy as far back as known. I'll order the kit and enter you into the study. An invoice comes with the kit and is payable when returned to FTDNA. Larry

Still looking for the above two. I have been told Frederick and Prudence are buried near Mt Morn or Mooresville. Does anyone connect with this family? I am attempting to locate the parents, the siblings, and the children of one Frederick Barnes and any of his descendents or ancestors, especially the ancesters and siblings. Here is what I know. Frederick Barnes b. cir 1792, possibly in Northampton Co., NC, Married to Prudence Norwood Children: Susanna b.cir 1829, Samuel Mosely(my gr-grandfather)b.July 03, 1831, John Norwood b.cir 1833 (killed in the battle of Seven Pines on May 30, 1863), Judia or Judith b.cir 1835, Penelope b.cir 1837, Mary H b.cir 1840. The above family appeared on the 1850 census of Iredell Co., NC as dwelling # 1496 and family # 1506. Samuel Mosely Barnes Married Rutha Alley. There were 7 children, all males. Frederick Whitfield (my grandfather), James Alfred, John Henry, Lee H, Samuel b. abt 1865, Thomas Walter, and Marion. It is said that after serving in the Civil War, 4th Regiment Co. A from Iredell Co., Samuel Mosley moved his family to Texas in 1873. He finally obtained land at McCoy, Kaufman Co., TX(I was born on that land). I have much info on the Frederick Whitfield and John Henry families, but I need all other sibling and/or ancestor info. Again, especially ancester and sibling info. Can anyone connect with this family or provide me with any little tidbit of information? If so, I will be eternally grateful. I will share my information. Thank You Herbert Frederick Barnes, Dallas, TX

I am looking for info on the following Barnes - Emery Arthur Barnes b.7-13-1858 . I know that he lived in Pa around 1885 as his son John Wesley was born in Pa. 1-8-1885 . I think they might have lived around Beaver Falls. Emery's father was Josiah Barnes possibly born 12-10 1832 , but I don't know where . I would like to know if any one recognizes these Barnes . Emery is my g-grandfather. I would appreciate any help. Thank you . Roberta Barnes Thompson e-mail is roberta@pioneer-net.com

It's been several years since I last posed the following question. With what seems to be tremendously increased activity on the Barnes List it seems worth looking for an answer again. Nathaniel Barnes (wife's name Annis but no last name available), my G G G G Grandfather, came to Merriconeag, part of what was then North Yarmouth and now Harpswell, Maine in 1731. Have a fairly good history of his activities (and many of his descendants) from that date on but have never been ably to find where he came from. Other family members from Maine to California have had the same problem. Would appreciate any leads that may exist. George Barnes

For those from Con, Vermont etc. you should look at the two volume set of Thomas Barnes of Hartford, by FW Barnes. The 8 MF reels of the late Harold Butler Moran who did work in NY and NJ + some other states. Cir. 1989. The late Maj. Raymond Curtis Barnes, circa 1966 has a one reel MF of gen. Barnes surnames and families. NY - The late Fredrick Rich Barnes, donated boxes of his work to the MN Hist. Soc. A selfadd., stamped NO. 10 use to get one an invertory list. My Nathaniel of Merriconeague and Yarmouth, (Now Harpswell, ME.) was born cir. 1710,. m. Annis___? Children Henry, and William remained in ME. Hannah, Annis, Elizabeth. Sarah, Nathaniel Jr. and Spencer emigrated with parents to Annapolis Co. Nova Scotia, circa 1760. Names Ass. in Canad: Ray (Reagh), Milbury, Chute, Lynam, Young. Nathaniel Jr. ret. ME, served in Rev. War. His family used Barns, Barnes and Burns. Henry remianed Harpswell m. Mary Alexander dau. of William. William, m. ? Almost 75 single pages of descendants not including related families. ME, MN, WIS. OR. WA If any link would appreciate contact. Gene Barnes Costa Mesa, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: "rolibarnes" <rbarnes1@neo.rr.com> To: <BARNES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 5:15 AM Subject: [BARNES] John Barnes > Still looking for info on John BARNES my gggrandfather.He was in Mercer Co.,Pa in1848 & before.. > Married Elizabeth Wagner , had a son Thomas,myggrandfather who came to Ohio,(Stark Co.area)... > John or his family might have been from Ireland as my grandmother told me we were part Irish... > John went west during gold rush of 1849...Do not know of him after that....Thanks > Researching:Barnes,Smith,Warne,Shirey... > > > ==== BARNES Mailing List ==== > Please feel free to suggest any helpful sites and resources relating to the BARNES surname and genealogical research. It would be wise to submit these to the list manager first for approval. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Still looking for info on John BARNES my gggrandfather.He was in Mercer Co.,Pa in1848 & before.. Married Elizabeth Wagner , had a son Thomas,myggrandfather who came to Ohio,(Stark Co.area)... John or his family might have been from Ireland as my grandmother told me we were part Irish... John went west during gold rush of 1849...Do not know of him after that....Thanks Researching:Barnes,Smith,Warne,Shirey...

Hello, I am looking for information on Loren BARNES b. about 1844 in Scriba, Oswego, NY. He was married to Maria Finn b. NY, her parents were born in Canada, her mother's name was Mary Ann Finn. I believe that Loren Barnes was the son of Ruth (WHITNEY) Barnes she was born about 1801 in Massachusetts. Loren's father is an unknown, surname - Barnes. Children of Loren and Maria Barnes were: George, Charles, Lillian, and Edward (they were all born between 1867 - 1878 in New York. Thank you for any help you may be able to offer.