I am curious if anyone is reseaching Barnes' in Larue Co., KY? Archibald Barnes, b. ca. 1787 in MD., m. Sally Atherton in Hardin Co. in abt. 1810. This area later became Larue Co. They had a son Abel that m. Mary Devers and also a daughter that m. a Dewitt. Also in Larue Co. (1850) was a James B. Barnes, b. ca. 1805, with wife Mary, age 45, born in Scotland children; Jno. W. age 18, M, born in IA. Jas. S. age 16, M, KY R. T. age 14, M, " M. J. age 11, F, " Wm. A. age 9, M, " E. A. age 7, F, " M. A. age 5, F, " Alex B. age 3, M, " Geo. F. age 1, M, " James B. Barnes is likely the son of Elijah Barnes who died in nearby Nelson Co., KY in Feb. 1845. One reason being Elijah's Will, which states; "I give and bequeath...in trust to my son James and his wife and children the tract of land on which he now lives on Middle Creek in Larue County. Also in Larue Co. was a William Barnes 1802-1857 and wife Elizabeth, and are buried in the old Nolynn Bapt. Church Cemetery located near Hodgenville. Elizabeth's last name is likely Willcocks. The likely father of William is either Samuel (d. 1858) or his brother Elijah Barnes (1777-1845), but I've not seen any proof of which one is the father. Elijah and Samuel who arrived in nearby Nelson Co., Ky when they were young. Elijah died in Nelson Co. and Samuel died in Illinois before 1859, location unknown. Samuel, Elijah and the above mentioned Archibald, were children of James Barnes that died in Nelson County, KY in 1795. I am currently writing a book on the descendants of James Barnes, who died in Nelson Co., KY. in 1795. Any information and or clues would be appreciated. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250