>>My sixth generation grandfather David Barnes was born 1800 in Vermont. Other than his DOB and POB I'm >unable to learn anything regarding his ancestry. Do you know if Barnes was a common name in Vermont >prior to 1800? I would suggest you check out the following families in the County (1800 census) Barns, Asa VT ADDISON CO. MONKTON 1800 00102-1400100 Barns, Jaspha VT ADDISON CO. MONKTON 1800 40010-0001000 Barns, Joshua VT ADDISON CO. FERRISBG 1800 11010-3100100 Barns, Richard VT ADDISON CO. FERRISBG 1800 00001-0000100 Barns, Ruth VT ADDISON CO. FERRISBG 1800 11201-2240000 Hope that helps. Ruthie