My elusive Barnes ancestor, Jeremiah (1824-1888), was reportedly born in Somerset Co, PA. Sometime before 1848 he moved to Montgomery Co, OH where he purchased land, married Catherine Opdyke and raised 11 children (listed below) on his farm. 1. Jeremiah Taylor Barnes (1848-1898) spouse Ella Mary Pierce 2. Albert Franklin Barnes (c1851-unk) 3. Malissa B. Barnes (c1853-unk) 4. B. Ella Barnes (c1855-unk) 5. Rosetta Barnes (c1857-unk) 6. Oliver H. Barnes (1859 - 1933) spouse Ella A. Swadner 7. Ida Barnes (c1862-unk) 8. Ulysses Grant Barnes (1864-1891) spouse Frances Melissa Kohl 9. Harriet C. Barnes (1866-1957) spouse Jacob C. Routsong 10. Lillie Barnes (c1869-unk) 11. Nannie Barnes (c1871- Aft. 1889)