On Mon, 7 Jun 1999 22:06:23 EDT, Lea Barton, LCounc@aol.com wrote to me personally: Hi! I am trying to find info on Richard Barton the older half brother of William Barton. He is the son of Benjamin Barton and Mary Hale (Haile). He was born in Swansea Ma in 1738/39. At some point he moved to Vermont. This is where I lose him. I found him listed on the 1850 census in Dorset Vt when he was in his 80's. I know he is a descendent of Rufus Barton. Do you have any info or know where I could look? I would appreciate it. Thanks L Barton She added: Thanks for responding. I have Richard's ancestry but he is the missing link in my family. A copy of an old social article from a Cambridge NY newspaper lists my known ancestor Richard Barton (born in 1800 in Bennington VT) and his father Richard. I have yet to find this Richard. There is some evidence that the Richard you have may have had a son named Richard also. I have no proof. If anyone can help I will be forever in their debt. Best always Lea Barton - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have Richard's ancestry back to Rufus documented on my web page http://www.angelfire.com but don't have anything further on him. Does anyone on the Barton mailing list have any information on Richard and his descendants? Roy Leggitt, full-time RVer just starting our summer trek through NV, northern CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, and UT.