Names Interest - BARNES

[Vetsy]

Am interested to hear from anyone regarding the Barnes family.  My great grandfather was William Wallace Barnes born in Birmingham in 1890.  He married Sarah Gittins in Stourbridge in 1912.  William committed suicide in approx 1958.  His father and grandfather all lived in the Birmingham area but my information on them is limited.

Looking forward to hearing from any rellies soon!.

[Necromancer]

Is this the family in 1901 ?

Happy to try and track back and find out more on the previous generations ...

1901 - RG13/2756; Folio: 87; Page: 28 - Wollaston, Worcs - Stourbridge area ..
17, Wood Street

William J Barnes 42  Head Wine Glass Maker born Birmingham *
Jane Barnes 36  Wife Staffs, Smethwick *
Florence E Barnes 13  dau Domestic Servbant Aston
William W Barnes 12  son Butchers Errand Boy do
Francis J Barnes 10  son do
Norman S Barnes 6  son do


* William and Jane reverse their PoBs in 1891 !

[Necromancer]

Previous generation - John Barnes -  also a Glassmaker from Brum ... the Wallace name is also in the family then - a brother of Williams ... in 1871

RG10/3025; Folio: 92; Page: 4 - Wordsley, Kingswinford, Staffs...

[Necromancer]

In 1861, William's Mother Mary has her unmarried sister with them - so her maiden name is Price ...

.... and Williams middle name is shown to be John.

Dont want to steal your thunder if you really wanted to do this yourself - but its straightforward before 1891, and a further generation is revealed in 1851 - John's father - also a John - a Gilder ....

(John Jnr already a Glass Blower in 1851)

[Vetsy]

Thanks for your input Newfy.    I have searched back a bit but it's always helpful to have another indpendent set of eyes having a quick glance too to make sure you're on the right track.