These are the family trees of the surnames Russell and Barker, originating in Dartford, Kent, England.

The Russell name starts in Dartford and stays in Kent and Medway. One descendant married Stagg and lived in South Africa, before moving to America.

The main Russell maternal branches are Catchpole, Moss (Low) and Packman.
A James Packman was involved in a murder that was in newspapers across the UK and Ireland. He was acquitted but the other person accused, James Foster was sentenced to 14 years of penal servitude.

Following back the Moss branch, we have the surnames Pook and Hicks.
Following back the Russell branch, we have the surname Darling.


The Barker name also starts in Dartford, Kent and goes back to Essex.

The main Barker maternal branches are Vincent, Pearce (Sloss) and Arnold (Gains).

Following back the Vincent branch, we have the surnames Hall, Hutton, Few, Watson and Lines. The Vincents originated in Kirby Cane, Norfolk. They were in the agricultural and gardening industries.

Following back the Pearce branch, we have the surnames Egerton and Abbey.