This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barnes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SFk.2ACIB/1300.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: This letter is written by William A. Barnes. Information listed for him at the Fayette County Vital Records, 1750-1890 lists him as a Baptist Minister serving the 5th NY Vol. Infantry. I believe I am a descendent of the David Barnes who married Sarah House Proctor. I have not traced my family that far yet, but my great-grandfather was David Barnes born 19 Dec 1865 in Connellsville and his father was named David Barnes, also. So my chances look good, but no hard proof yet.