Heather,
I read your message and felt compelled to answer. I am 43 years old and live in Louisiana. My grandmother was a Barre her name was Susie Barre she was born in 1914 she was the daughter of Joseph Barre born in 1877 who was the son of Oscar Barre born in 1853 who was the son of Bernard Barre born in 1823 the son of Hipolite Barre. The only information I have on this line of Barres is that they were from Canada. Some of the family setteled in Pa. My great grandfather Joseph who died before I was born was a Jockey racing mostly in New Orleans. These facts I learned from my mother who remembered him very well. He stood about 5' tall and weighed about 110lbs. A very small man. My grandmother stood about 4'9. If you have done any research on your ancestory and any of the above names sound familiar I would like to know. Thanks....