Hi
A man named Jesse Thomas Barnes, son of George Barnes, married my GG Aunt Rachel Walker (she was a sister to my Grandfather). I believe Jessie was in the UK miltary, and also that he ran some pubs/inns in England. Jessie and Rachel were married in Ealing, I think - or lived there, anyway. The Barnes' family were from Lancashire I believe. In fact I am exploring a possible connection between the Hawksworth and Atkin families from Derby. Perhaps we have a connection? Thank you! deForest Walker
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