Thomas Barnes of VA/NC
I'm looking for information on my Barnes ancestors.Thomas Barnes (b. abt 1815) was born in VA, but I have only found him in Hertford Co and then Bertie Co NC.His family was wife Parthenia or Thenia ?? (b. abt 1820) and children: Wm (b. 1843), Martha (b. 1845), Jesse (b.1846-49?)m. Virginia, Julia (b.1851) Thomas (b.1857) m. Sarah Harris.
In the 1860 Census the family was shown living in and owned land in Hertford Co. NC.Then the family shows up in the 1870 Census but without William and Martha.The 1880 Census shows son, Jesse, living with his family next door.
I'm trying to figure out where they came from before this.The 1860 Hertford Co NC Census info says "Barnes, Thomas45, M, Farmer, $240, $3,320, Nansemond Co., VA, NRW". ANY info about the family would be appreciated.