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Re: Barris/Barras/Barrass Newcastle on Tyne

mrsdusty70 — 2009-10-16 16:56:18Z

I have managed to do reasonably well researching my Barrass roots. I have also been looking at my Holdcroft side. Barrass was often listed and the census as Barras. Holdcroft was a challenge as it’s listed as Houldcroft, Holcroft and even Oldcroft.

My guess is these mining families of mine didn’t know how to spell their names.

Re: Elizabeth Barras

Fiona_Bathgate — 2009-09-22 12:32:24Z

Hi Julie

I am related to this family!

Am hapopy to share information - please contact

Re: Barrass Families in Northumberland

nicola_gibson — 2009-07-09 22:57:33Z

Hi, I realise it is many years since your post, but I have a Robert Barrass living at 413 Longwell Tce, Pegswood at the time of the 1911 census - any relation?

Re: Oscar Barras

redskiwi1 — 2009-07-08 18:27:46Z

Hi: Re: Millie Hart's question.....Millie is my Mom's first cousin and all of the questions you asked her were correct. My mother is from Abbeville (Theresa Monette Vallien) any help or information that you have on this side of the family would be greatly appreciated.

Pam Vallien

Re: Alexandre' Eufemon Barras Lineage

SusanMeaux — 2009-06-21 23:13:10Z

Do you know if a later Helene Wiltz born 1863 I think and married Hebrard Girouard 1881 would be from this same family lineage? I cannot find anything from the past for Helene or Heleme Wiltz that Marrie Hebrard Girouard which would be another generation from the one you have. Susan

Re: Elizabeth Barras

maryrichson — 2009-02-07 00:09:14Z

I couldn't find your family at the online LDS site, but if you haven't visited it, it's a good place to see how variably BARRAS can be spelled, plus you can get a feel for where people with that surname were born and married. Go to http://familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=... and search on BARRAS in the United Kingdom. (You'll have to search on England and Scotland separately.)

I also found a BARRAS forum at http://www.genforum.genealogy.com/barras . Message 34 may be particularly helpful: http://www.genforum.genealogy.com/barras/messages/34.html . I went ahead and posted my interests at this site.

Civil registration began in England & Wales in 1837 and in Scotland in 1855. You might get lucky and find John's birth certificate, which could give you some more info.

Re: Elizabeth Barras

JulieNorth1 — 2009-02-07 00:08:25Z

I, as well, have a hard time locating that Barras name. We aren't REALLY sure where she's from. The elder family members always said we were of Scotch descent. But the immigration papers of the son of Elizabeth Barras & George McLean, John, said he sailed from England. It doesn't say he LIVED there...just that England is where he sailed from. We are at a loss really. We aren't even sure how her last name is correctly spelled since we only have one reference to it, from John's Death certificate. (His step-daughter is the one who gave the info for the certificate). I do not think that My Barras ever immigrated to the US but I cannot be sure. That's aboutall I know. I ahve plenty of info on the other supposed son Adam (it's almost definitely a son of the same couple)...but his papers also say he sailed from England...not that he lived there. It's confusing. Sorry I cannot be more help. Julie

Re: Elizabeth Barras

maryrichson — 2009-02-07 00:07:20Z

In the years that I've been looking, you're my first connection to BARRAS, etc. Where did your Elizabeth come from? She would have been born about the time that my Eleanor BARRAS/BOROWS McCULLOCH's husband and children left Scotland for Michigan, USA, in 1834. (Eleanor died in 1828.) Eleanor was born in Penninghame, Wigtownshire, Scotland, in the 1770s. Maybe too many years apart from your Elizabeth to make a connection?

Elizabeth Barras - George McLean

JulieNorth1 — 2009-02-07 00:05:57Z

I am searching for any info on an Elizabeth Barras (Barrass) who married George McLean (McClean). They had a child named John born between 1853-1859, may have also had children by the names of George A. McLean, Charles, and Adam. John immigrated to the United States 1884? I have descendant info I am willing to share. If you have any info, please email JEWEL8118@aol.com Thank you so much! Julie

barras family australia

sherryn21 — 2008-12-30 12:50:55Z

looking for family members of the late william stewart barras born in scotland died in adelaide south australia
father george barras mother willamena barras

Re: Barras Glassblowers

cmhardin — 2008-12-29 16:03:20Z

I found a 1871 English census record that seems to indicate the person who would be my great-great-great grandfather, John Barras, was a sheet glass maker (from the occupation listed) in Old Swinford District 21 in 1871.

John Barras was the father of James Barras who had a son he named Oliver Robert Barris (James changed the name sometime around the time he came to the US--as I understand it). James had 12 kids: six born in England, six born on US soil (in Pennsylvania).

The location I have for James and his family of origin puts them in Sunderland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, England.

I'm new here, so I'm not sure if any of that helps at all.

Re: Barras Glassblowers

AlanHarle — 2008-12-29 08:19:56Z

Can you tell me where this family came from. There appears to be two sets of Barras Glassblowers one in NE England and the other in Scotland. This years task is to see if they are connected any information you have would be welcome
Alan

Re: Barris/Barras/Barrass Newcastle on Tyne

CindyBarrisSpeke — 2008-12-28 23:09:23Z

I think my gr grandfather came over to Mass. in 1870 or so. I know there were/are Barrises in PA, my Dad ran into another Barris when he was in the Navy in WWII who was from PA and I ran into a David Barris from Philly in college back in '72. It seems that they clumped so to speak here in the US.

According to my husband (a Brit) it is most certainly a North Country name in England- so from Yorkshire on up to Northumberland and Cumbria.

Re: Barris/Barras/Barrass Newcastle on Tyne

cmhardin — 2008-12-28 22:49:52Z

No idea if this makes any sense, but we have a similar family legend stating that some great-great dropped the -as and changed to -is, but my group was in Pennsylvania. Half of the kids were born (as I'm told) in England and the other half where born American.

My great-grandfather was Oliver Barris, with 11 siblings.

If you have any information, let me know, maybe we could help each other out :)

Good luck!

Charlene

Re: Barras Glassblowers

cmhardin — 2008-12-28 22:45:11Z

My great-grandfather was a Barras, but they changed their last name sometime around the turn of the 20th century to Barris. Family legend holds they were glassblowers, too. Let me know what you come up with, we might be distant cousins ;)

Happy ancestor hunting!!

Barras Glassblowers

AlanHarle — 2008-11-27 09:08:07Z

am researching a Barras family on Tyneside. I am not able to progress back beyond 1800 as I cannot find any records. Family Myths and Legends say that they are Huguenot Glassblowers. I suspect that this may be true as in the 19th century all the family are Glassblowers in Newcastle and Gateshead. Prior to 1837 it is only possible to find marriages and not births which leads me to think that they were Huguenots and that they kept their own records and only appear when they marry outside of their church.

Does anybody have any knowledge of this family or of the Huguenots on Tyneside?

Re: Barras

cypherfilter1 — 2008-11-20 22:36:52Z

My family name is Barras and my ancestors are also from St. Martinsville, Louisiana, my fathers name was Dale and i believe my grandfathers name was julian barras all of who were from st martinsville louisiana

Barris/Barras/Barrass Newcastle on Tyne

CBarrisSpeke00 — 2008-08-03 12:52:00Z

Trying to find out more about my maiden name. Family legend has it that my gr gr grandfather had changed the spelling from Barras to Barris when he emigrated to Mass. The furthest back I have is my gr gr grandfather Robert Barris born 1812 in Newcastle-father's name was Joseph, mother Elizabeth ?. Robert emigrated to Northern Ireland and married Mary Jane Wade there. His son, also Robert was born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland in 1853. Robert married Martha Kennedy. Both Roberts emigrated to Chelmsford/Lowell Mass.

Re: Barras information dating back to 1450

2006-05-14 01:24:35Z

Drew,
I have done considerable research on Jean Bara (aka Jean Baptiste Bara dit le Blond in LA) but the earliest written record I have found on his ancesters in France is 1614. Can you tell me where you got the information on him for 1450?
Thanks.

Re: Jean Baptiste (dit Le Blond) baptized 3/17/1700

2006-05-14 01:13:20Z

I have done considerable research in France and Louisiana on Jean Baptiste.
I would like to trade information with you. Can you send your family line from Jean Baptiste?

Re: Lillian Mare Barras 1898 ancesters

2006-05-14 01:08:29Z

Richard,
I don't know how much you have learned but I have done considerable research on Jean Bara in France and in Louisiana where he was know as Jean Baptiste Bara (Barras, etc) dit le Blond in Louisiana.
Contact me.

Re: looking for relatives

2006-03-04 03:10:49Z

Barbara,
I would be happy to compare notes with you on the Bara, Barra, Barras families in LA, originating in France.
For instance you say that two brothers arrived from France. I only have one person from France, Jean Bara, later known in Louisiana Colony as Jean Baptiste Bara dit Le Blond. He of course had many children.
Stan Barras

Re: looking for relatives

2005-08-09 21:22:01Z

Barbara,
I have done a lot of research on Jean Baptiste Bara dit Le Blond who came to the LA colony from France in 1718. His descendants spread all over Louisiana. I do not know of two brothers that came from France. Can you enlighten me on these brothers.
Stan.

Re: looking for relatives

2005-08-09 21:14:06Z

I may be able to help you with connections to ancestors in LA.
Please contact me.

RE: Troglen

2004-06-10 17:22:38Z

Hi Marilyn.. I saw your posting about Troglens. My husband is a Troglen with heritage in Alabama and Kentucky.. I have a feeling you may be related. If you are interested in working with me a little to see if we could find a connection, that would be great. Your Dad didn't have a brother named Charles did he?
You can email me at LoriHTroglen@aol.com and just put in the subject line "Troglen"
thanks and have a great day!

Barras of Philadelphia

2004-06-01 13:10:36Z

Please let me know if anyone has any information on the Barras Family in Philadelphia. My grandmother's name was Theresa Barras, she had a sister Margaret Barras and several brothers, Harry and Bill are names that I remember. My grandmother's parents names were Abram Barras and Margaret Frahan. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Im a Barras

2004-06-01 12:59:29Z

Dear Lauren:

I hope you are still receiving e-mails. You contacted me 4 years ago about the Barras Family Tree. I am in the process of beginning my research once again. Please be so kind as to let me know what kind of information you have been able to come up with. Thanks!

Sharon Farrell

Re: Simon Vincent

2004-04-19 19:59:59Z

Jill I was wondering if you had ever gotten a reply to your question posted in 2001. I just discovered this message board and saw your question. I know some about the Troglen/Trogdon connection and was interested if you had any info. dating further back. My dad (William Troglen) was born in Huntsville, AL and moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee. I am sure we are related somehow! I am sure all us Troglen's are! Bye!

looking for Barras or Nelson family in Milwaukee or West Allis area

2003-09-24 02:43:02Z

Hi I'm looking for any family members. I haven't lived in the Milwaukee area for some time am now living in Indiana My fathers name is Ronald and my mother's name is Evon

Looking for the family of Wilfred Barras

africreole — 2004-04-30 02:53:29Z

I am looking for my mother's first cousin Wilfred Barras' descendants. He's burried in the Calverton Veteran's Cemetery, Calverton, NY which I believe is in Suffolk County. I'm not sure where he lived but since he was buried there, he must have lived somewhere in New York. He was born in 1915 and died in 1984. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving as a PFC from 1951 to 1953 in the US Army. If you know any one who is a descendant of this man, please contact me ASAP. We've been looking for him for years. He disappeared from the family, joining the military years ago and the family has not heard from him since.
We want to know about our missing family please... This is no hoax and no scam, no obligations, no tricks.

Thanks for your time,
CherrylM@AOL.com

Looking For Book

rvitajean — 2007-09-11 14:15:50Z

Does any one know how to get in touch with Claarence Breaux?
Have lost track of him and his e-mail address I have no longer works.
Also are any of his books still available and where if you know.

Re: Lillian Mare Barras 1898 ancesters

schwindt — 2006-09-01 19:04:17Z

Was Lillian Barras mother a Holtz? Did Lillian have a relative by the name of Andrew Holtz, possibley from Waukesha, Wisconsin?
Not related to this family, but have photos I am trying to reunite with the Holtz, Hahn Barras family.......
Please email with any questions.

Re: Looking for Barras in Wisconsin

schwindt — 2006-09-01 19:04:17Z

Hi,
Can you tell me if there were any of the Holtz surname connected to your family? Did Lillith also go by Lillie?
How About the surname Hahn, does that fit into your genealogy?
I ask because I have some old photos I am trying to reunite with the proper family. I am not related to any of this family, just want to get the pictures into the right hands.
You may email with any questions.
Bernie

Barras From Northumberland and Durham, England

greenkuch — 2006-12-01 16:36:21Z

My ancestor, Joseph Bowden, b. 1796, Sunderland, Durham married Jane Barras(s) in 1822 in Houghton Le Spring, Durham. Jane's parents were probably Ralph Barras(s) and Mary Whit(e)field from Northumberland (m. 1798). Jane's grandparents were probably Ralph Barras(s) and Alice Milburn from Tynemouth, Northumberland. There are many people named Barras(s) in this vicinity at this time. I will appreciate any information that anyone has. Thanks.

BARRAS family of DOVER, UK

suski_u — 2007-11-27 12:00:50Z

I am looking for any information on the Barras Family of Charlton, Dover, UK.

I have limited information, but would be happy to write to any if they would like.

Sincerely

suski_u@yahoo.com

Re: Barras information dating back to 1450

patsy7101 — 2007-05-25 11:09:39Z

I would like to know how I can order or get book by Clarence T. Breaux.

Milton Antoine Barras (1909-1981) Louisiana gravestone

rapitman — 2004-10-05 21:53:05Z

This grave is in St. Michael Cemetery, Saint Martinville (St. Martinville Parish), Louisiana.

Alexina L. Barras

kamcspirit — 2005-04-03 06:04:35Z

Searching for Alexina L. Barras (April 1879 - 28 Nov 1931). Born in French Canada, died in NJ, USA. Married George J. Obrien about 1904. Had 5 children: Mary, Florence, Joseph, Lillian, Alfred John (or John Alfred).

BARRAS Jimmie Nick _1888-1950.JPG

AllenWheatley24 — 2005-10-06 05:15:56Z

BARRAS_Jimmie_Nick_1888-1950.JPG

I photographed this gravestone in the Juneau Cemetery, Juneau, Alaska. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 125,884 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

leon joseph barras

katiedy11355 — 2004-01-21 07:05:46Z

anyone with information on leon joseph barras dob is 2/13/1913 dod is 7/30/1976 his wife was bertha zeringue unk dob. i am looking for his parents and grand parents, any info is helpful. thank you. katie barras

Re: looking for relatives

katiedy11355 — 2004-01-21 07:05:46Z

i have many family members from napoleonville,la my mother in law was marrie to david barras sr., his father was
leon joseph barras dob 2/3/1913. please relpy if they are related to you. thank you.

clyde amos hall

katiedy11355 — 2004-01-21 07:05:46Z

looking for information on clyde amos hall dob aug 13, 1909 was married to a della olivia theresa furnish dob april 29, 1919.
any one with info on him please help!!!!!

leon barras

katiedy11355 — 2004-01-21 07:05:46Z

his date of birth was feb. 3, 1913 from gibson,la married to bertha zeringue anyone with info would be a great help
thank you

Re: Barras information dating back to 1450

mikeheafner1 — 2004-11-23 17:46:30Z

Please tell me how I can go about getting the book for the breaux and barras family. My great grandmother was Philousa Breaux she was married to Homer Barras. Philousa was my grandmothers mom my grandmother was Ruby she married William Baucom they had 6 kids and 2 of the 6 have passed away. Ruby and Williams kids are Mary-Ann,Helen Grace,Sallie Ann,William JR,James Baxter,Evelyn Marie.
Sallie Ann died in 2000 of Cancer, William died in 2001 in a truck accident. Evelyn is in and out of the hospital now due to infections of the blood.

Thanks,
Regina T Heafner

Looking for Barras Family Members

pualani1117 — 2008-06-14 11:33:24Z

I am helping my Uncle trying to find his brothers and sisters. His father name was Elvin Barras and his mother was Connie Moore. Brothers and sisters names are from the oldest to the youngest William, Connie, Marie, Evelyn, Charles, Bennie, Sally, George, and Paul. They came from Louisiana but moved to Tenn.

Re: Barrass Families in Northumberland

RaymondmcGarva — 2008-06-13 20:36:22Z

Hi,I am looking for a henry or harry barrass born in morpeth 1891,his father was henry or harry anfd his mother ellen scougal,any help would be great.

Re: looking for Barras or Nelson family in Milwaukee or West Allis area

JeriSimmons — 2004-11-26 14:49:30Z

Jay, I am the grand-daughter of Gustave Barras and Anne Fenendael Barras and I am looking for several links in the Barras Clan. Most of the family hails from the Green Bay area. I know my grand-father had 2 sisters but I have been unable to find any infromation on them.Gustave was born in 1890 and his parents arrived from Belguim as children in 1853.

Re: Barras From Northumberland and Durham, England

sueabiz — 2007-01-17 19:52:26Z

I could not find the message you sent me on the subject of Bowden. I do not have any other information on this Bowden family. All I have is the person who first came to this country who was Ambrose Bowden & his family. They came first to this country in 1685. He married Mary Banister.

Good luck! If you wanr to get hold of me please use my
e-mail address: sueannbee@aol.com

Elizabeth Barras m. to George McLean

JulieNorth1 — 2003-10-02 22:44:06Z

Please help. I am trying to find ANY info on an Elizabeth Barras who married a George McLean. They are apparently from England. I know they had one son named John and possibly oter's named Adam, George A., and Charles. The sons immigrated to the United States in the mid to late 1800's, only listing their place of origin as England. Any info would be greatly appriciated! I ahve MUCH descendant info I am willig to share. Julie North Huber JEWEL8118@aol.com

Barras

JulieNorth1 — 2003-10-02 22:44:06Z

I am searching for an Elizabeth Barras (sp?) who married a McLean (George). They lived in England in the mid 1800's. They also had sons John and Adam, and possible George A. and Charles. Any help appriciated in trying to locate this elusive Barras name. Thanks, Julie