This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnLynn208 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17205/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have been researching Carters for years. I am looking for the families of Charley Elmer Carter and Bertha Ander Buckingham and Charley's sisters: Bernice and Ida Carter. I am a descendant of Clara Carter (Charley's other sister.) I have come to a rough spot in my research. I believe that Charley and Clara's mother, Charlotte was married to a William Barkes before she married John W. Carter. I also think her parents are Alfred and Julia Thompson, but I am uncertain. I know also that her son from William Barker (or Barkes) is James Barkes who was found in the 1930 Census in Multnomah, Oregan. These Carters also lived in Washington State for a time. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.