The BARKER family from Virginia and/or Indiana moved to Davis Co., Iowa in the 1840's or 1850's. They had a daughter, Malissa, who became my g-grandmother. They may have moved to northern Missouri in the 1850's, but I haven't been able to place them there, although Malissa was working for a doctor in Cainsville (1860 census). I would appreciate any suggestions on how to try to find information about this family. Census records have not been helpful. Thanks to all. Margaret Udell Concord CA udell@pacbell.net