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