Richard J. (Nym) Barnes is the son of Douglas Barnes and Dorothy M. Raistrick.

Details of Nym's birth are not known.

Nym married Vanessa David in 1998.

He had the following children from his marriage to Vanessa David:

- Rhys Barnes	born in 1998.
- Carys Barnes	born in 2001.

Details of Nym's occupation are not known.

Notes - Sources of information:

1.	Information provided by Douglas Barnes.