Hi J,
This is the connection be it distant .
William Henry Barnes bc 1864
Son of Mark and Louisa Barnes
Married Selina Mercer at Northfleet Parish Church on 19th August 1886.
Daughter of Henry George Mercer
Witnesses George Digby and Emily Mercer. Certificate held.
William Henry Barnes died 23rd July 1906
Selina died 24th January 1919 probably during the Influenza Epidemic
Children :-
i : Kate Barnes born 22nd November 1888
ii : Selina Barnes born 21st June 1891
iii : William Barnes born 6th April 1894
William died 17th October 1918 WWI France - see attachment
iv : George Barnes born 11th September 1895
v : Fredrick Barnes born 9th May 1898
Fredrick died 4th August 1924
vi : Lillian Elizabeth Barnes born 6th December 1900
Married James Henry Tanner born 10th February 1900
vii : Robert Barnes born 24th September 1902
viii : Alfred Barnes born 31st October 1904
James Henry Tanner born 10th February 1900
Son of Ralph & Mary Wilson / Ruse
Married Lillian Elizabeth Barnes,11th January 1925
James died in 1991 and Lillian died in 1985
If I can help with other families let me know.
Val