I am trying to break down a huge brick wall. I am looking for Barney Burns born May 27 1825 in Ireland. Came to the U.S. thru New York about 1850. His first wife was Ann ? died in New York buried Calvary Cem. They had a son named Peter. Barney moved to Illinois and was in the Civil War. In 1866 he married Serena Mary Irene Jones. He died May 1894 in Springfield, IL she died Aug 1925 in Springfield. Their children were Richard b: 1867, William b: 1870, John F. b: 1872, George O. b:1874, Margaret "Maggie" b: 1879 and James A. b: 1880. The "family" has always said Barney's parents were Owen and Mary (poss. Barnett). They remained in Ireland. I have no idea were in Ireland they are from. Any help breaking this brick wall down welcomed. Judy