This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BYARS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QJH.2ACIB/249 Message Board Post: I photographed this tombstone in the Preston Bend Cemetery, Preston, Grayson Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records. http://teafor2.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QJH.2ACIB/1.6.38.54.58.59.60.62 Message Board Post: Is this the Mack Byars from Blacksburg. Married Mary A. Brady. Children include Pete, Victoria & Burris? If so, I believe I am descended from Pete Byars. My Grandmother is Helen Byars from Gaffney. All I really know about her was that her obit mentions a brother named Etoise Byars & a sister named Margaret Byars Martin. Both of Gaffney. William Eric Watson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BYARS, NOLAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/248 Message Board Post: I am not of the Byars line. But I believe my Mary Ann who married a Thomas H. Noland is related to Byars. In the census Franklin Co AL of 1860 (?,I think), Mary Ann is a widow with two boys by the name of Byars. Maybe grandsons but could be nephews. Mary Ann Noland is my gggrandmother and is buried in Crawford, TX. Thought 'Byars' might be her maiden name. Can you shed some light on this? Thanks. Bonnie Vaughan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/13.15.18.23.24.73.74.76 Message Board Post: Could you tell me where your Almos BYARS was from? Was his wife's name Mary? If so, I would like to know more about this family. Thanks for checking.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/49.62.63.72.80.84.1 Message Board Post: I am searching for inforamtion on the BYARS, Almos family. He married Mary WALKER in Blount County, would like to find anyone who may know anything on this line? Thank you for checking.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Byars, King, Watts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/247 Message Board Post: Seeking any info on Letie Mae Byars (King) dob 12-21 1897 Ky died 1-26 1970 Corinth, Ms Married to William R King Prentiss Co, Ms Father - Charlie Byars of Ky - tobacco farmer Mother - Susan Watts

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/243.2 Message Board Post: Robert, this is Paul Calvin Byars son, Scott Calvin. we have just started this geneology stuff too. We should talk, my email at work is sbyars@vt.edu We are on a week vacation right now in West Virginia. Look forward to talking with you soon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/246.1 Message Board Post: Hi Martha, Peter Raymond Bedford Byars was my 2nd great grandfather and his wife Juanitta Tallula Turner was my grandmother. He married Alvinia after Juanitta's death in 1908. I don't have very much on Alvinia born in 1853 and died in 1928, married 1909 and she was a school teacher. If you are looking for any other info on the Byars, well I have plenty of that. Email me directly at laurietim@chestertel.com. Sincerely, Laurie Byars Wilson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/246 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Alvenia Gilmore Tucker Byars. She was born in 1853. She was living in Lockhart, SC but may have moved after the death of her husband Peter Raymond Byars in 1925 as no record of her death can be found in SC. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QJH.2ACIB/245 Message Board Post: Terri, I have a Cemetery Roster of Hopewell Baptist Church in Cherokee County, in Blacksburg, SC. Charlie Byars born June 17, 1883 died Aug. 1, 1960 C. M. Byars born Junhe 3, 1856 died Mar. 9, 1925 Emma L. Byars born Oct. 16, 1859 wife of C.M. Byars died Jan. 5, 1926 Lula E. Byars born Apr. 23, 1887 wife of Charlie Byars died Dec. 27, 1954

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/159.191.1 Message Board Post: I am researching "Byars". This was my maiden name. My grandfather's name was Robert Byars. He came from Alabama. in the early 1900's. I do not know his parents name. Would be interested in exchanging information to see if this is the same line. My e-mail is slc19487@msn.com. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Byars Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QJH.2ACIB/244 Message Board Post: Willis was my g grandfather his son Joseph was my grandfather the 1900 census has willis born in Ill His mother born in tenn willis was married to annie ? they had a son Joseph and a daughter Viola both born in Ill Joseph apr 1888 Viola 1891 at that time Willis and Annie had been married for 12 years Willis dob was dec 1861 Annies was dec 1868 dose anyone know ther mom and dad help if you can oooo I almost forgot Annie die in florida she was living with her son Joseph and his wife chairty ( maynard) she is buried at Port Mayaca Cemetery in 1940 jan the same place my sister Hope Davis is buried that die may 1939

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/243.1 Message Board Post: Hi George, My Byars family migrated to Christian County, Ky ca. 1812 (Todd County was formed out of part of Christian County in 1819). They migrated from Rutherford County, NC. Some members of this family stayed in Christian County others migrated to Jefferson Co, AL. Another related Byars line came to Todd County from Virginia. I am including information I had on the Byars family in Todd County: History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1884, Page 318. (Trenton Precinct) ALEXANDER T. BYARS, Sr., is a native of and has always resided in Todd County, Ky, and was born May 5, 1816. He is the son of John S. Byars, who was born in Louisa County, Va., removed to Todd County, Ky., about 1810, where he died about 1826, and Martha, daughter of Stephen and Mildred (Bagby) Terry, of this county. Unto John S. and Martha Byars were born Stephen, James, Mary A. (Petty), Alexander T. and Sarah M. (Grant). Mr. Alexander Byars was married April 6, 1843, to Miss Harriet, daughter of John and Nancy (Taliaferro) Ederington, of Todd County, Ky., who was born in 1823 and died in 1853. To them were born Sarah E. (Harrel), Francis M. Lee, and Newton R. Mr. Byars was next married September 6, 1854, to Miss Sarah H. Ederington, a sister of his former wife, and from this union sprang Harriet (deceased), Samuel (deceased) Nannie, Alexander T., Jr., John E. and George H. Mr. Byars is engaged in the vocation of farming, possessing 350 acres of valuable and productive land, in a high state of cultivation, and in good condition. He has been successful in his affairs, and is on of the prosperous men of the community. In religion he is a Methodist, and in politics was formerly identified with the Old Line Whig party, but is now conservative. History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1884, p. 290. [Elkton Precinct] F. M. BYARS was born in Todd County, Ky., January 18, 1847, and is a son of T. A. and Harriet (Eddington) Byars; the former born May 5, 1816, the latter born September 10, 1828, and died in 1854. They were both natives of Todd County, Ky. T. A. Byars was reared and educated in Todd County, Ky. His father emigrated from Albemarle County, Va., to Kentucky; about the time of the organization of Christian County, he settled in what is now Todd County, near Hadensville. T. A. Byars was married about 1840. Four children were added to this union, of whom F. M. was the second. Both he and wife were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. F. M. Byars, the subject of our sketch, received a good education in his youth; he remained with his parents until December 28, 1869, when he was married to Miss Nannie, daughter of I. R. and S. A. Jefferson and sister of the Honorable Dr. Jefferson. She is a native of Todd County, born October 3, 1847; her parents and grandparents were natives of Virginia. Six children bless their union: Jennie, born November 13, 1871; Alexander T., born October 28, 1873; Wirt, born May 22, 1876; died September 10, 1876; Nannie, born April 17, 1877; Manie, born March 20, 1879; Frank M., born August 15, 1881. Mr. Byars follows the quiet but industrious life of a farmer; in 1870 he settled on the farm on which he now lives; it consists of 300 acres, 250 of which are under a high state of cultivation. It is located one and one-half miles from Elkton, on the Trenton road. Mr. Byars and lady are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and one of the leading families of the county.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/241.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Sara, Well we are closer than you think Lawrence Lester was my grandfather's brother. My grandfather was Curtis Hope Byars and the spelling is Byars. It was in my gggrandfathers children that the spelling started changing his name was Peter Raymond Bedford Byars, he had alot of children. Some of them spell it with an "a" and some with an "e". Your Pearl died in 1958. If you would like to email me at laurietim@chestertel.com I would be glad to share with you all the information that I have. I even have some pictures you would be interested in. From which of Lawrence's children to you fall under? Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Laurie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Byars Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/241.1 Message Board Post: I'm not sure if it's spelled Byars or Byers but my mother is insistant that it's Byars. But getting to my point- My g-grandmother on my mother's side was named Pearl Atlee Thomas Byars. She died of a cerebral hemoridge when my grandmother was 12 years old on her way home one evening. She was a nurse. She was born, raised, & died in York County, South Carolina. She married a Byars, Lawrence Lester Byars and they had 5 children including my grandmother. When my grandmother died she took all knowledge of my g-grandmother with her. The information I have just shared & a few old photos are al we know of her. If you have any information please let me know. Thankyou. ---btw: she died in either 1957 or 1958.

Dear George: My name is Sue Byars Walker and I live in Dyersburg. Will be more than happy to try and help you find what you need for your family tree. Just e-mail me and we will start to work.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Byars, Lawson, Holcroft Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/243 Message Board Post: I am just starting to research my geneology. I obtained this information by talking to my Dad. (George H. Byars) Here is the information that he gave me. Any help will be appreciated. The Byars family is scattered and there are a lot of us out there. No online search has been able to show me the following names. Walter Lee Byars; Paternal grandfather Minnie Myrtle Church Holcroft (adopted); Paternal granmother Their children: Rachel; Myrtle; Albert; Paul; Henry; George Henry (my Dad);married to Velma Lorrain Ellis Hattie Sue (married to Fredrick Fereday Other names that Dad gave me: Sam Byars (occupation: Sheriff) Lucy Byars (married to: Bob Lawson); sister to Walter Lee Byars All the above family was from Trenton, Kentucky; Todd County Hope these names help someone and any information anyone can give me would once again be greatly appreciated. Contact either by response to this form or by e-mail. Thank you. George Robert Byars

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/242 Message Board Post: Of course there are things that are hard/impossible to verify and relying on heresay is all we can do - making note that this is what is it. But, and I am not putting anyones hobby/passion down- we do what we can. I looked for a ggrandmother who's maiden name was " Wiffleman", only to find out a year later, it was "Ufflemann"- what we "heard" was a tad off. I really would like to encourage board and list users to mention where the info came from. Thats all. Lynn G. - Byars Board and List Admin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QJH.2ACIB/241 Message Board Post: THANKS LAURIE!!!!!!!!!!! I can only except what I find on the internet and what other people send me. I do not have the means and time to travel and document everything. BUT I enjoy this and I also try to help others out. I may make a note of something whether it applies or not. Later I may be able to tie it together. I had my g-g-grandparents on my mother side six months before I knew it was them. By the way, Sue is my second cousin on the Byars side. Her grandfather & my grandmother were brother & sister. Thanks again, write more often. We are Alabama Byars that moved to Tennessee. Lloyd

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QJH.2ACIB/239.2 Message Board Post: I am going to attempt to help Lloyd out here just a bit because I agree research is just that. You take what you can find and investigate to the farthest extent possible. Now it is hard to find definate things for people so far back but I do have a couple of things that I took from GenWeb that may help Steve with his sources. Here they are: William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 21, No. 3 (Jan., 1913) Pages 142-163 William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine Vol. XXI. January, 1913. No. 3. RECORDS OF HANOVER COUNTY. (Continued from Vol. XXI, No. 1, page 63). [Mar. 15, 1788. --- Examination of Rachel, wife of James Byers, &c.] [Feb. 8, 1790. --- James Byars & Rachel, his wife, to Pleasant Terrill Mill on Little River.] This was a grist mill I have some other documentation on it somewhere in all these papers but I will have to find it. This is not much but it is something to document. I hope that this helps. And for the record I believe that the proper way to ask for documentation would be to simply say "Hey that sounds like good info would you happen to have some documentation to go along with it." I like to make copies of things like wills, deeds, etc myself to have. That way it doesn't sound quite so offensive. Hi Lloyd, it's been a while, I still talk to Sue though. Sincerely, Laurie