Hello, I'm looking for any birth / baptism information for Thomas BARKES (could also be BARKAS, BARKESS etc.). >From a family record I think he lived 1750 to 1800. I know he married Isabella GALESBY in 1774 in Chester-Le-Street. His seven children were born at Holmside Lane, Lanchester. He may have died in Sunderland. Any information appreciated - have tried the usual routes on Ancestry, durhamrecordsonline and FamilySearch so this is a last-gasp before I call this line cold. Also delighted to hear from anyone else researching other parts of this same family. Thanks, Diana