Hi Lesley,
Yes, of course, my line is through Julia's son Christopher Charles Barber, I think Wilfred is the son of Elsie Powell, nee Barber, Christopher's younger sister. Christopher had 8 children, and unfortunately his life and those of his children and grandchildren were quite traumatic and in some cases tragic. Christopher's 2nd child was Geoffrey Barber, b.1921, I am his granddaughter through his eldest daughter (5th child of 9).
Our story also has an interesting link - I am sure you have read about the Berrow Murders in which a Sheen was murdered in his bed along with a Gummery family?
It is only the descendants of Christopher Charles Barber and his wife Alice Gummery who can claim a link to all those who were murdered in the house that night!!
I have also done quite a lot of research, including the route that James Sheen and his family took across America with the handcart company. However, I keep going back and rehashing it every now and then. Having looked deeper into the American side we have some amazing connections over there, including an American Football Player, a Baseball player and the person who is responsible for coining the term the 'golden hour' following an accident and equipping ambulances with the life saving equipment that they do nowadays!
I will message you with my email address in case you wish to enquire more about my line, it would be great to hear what stories Wilfred (Jim) has, unfortunately we are no longer in contact with the wider family other than the grandson of Julia and James Barbers other son, Hubert.
Kind regards
Heather
