Hello everybody. I am looking for any information on my direct Byers' line. Dating back from the 1850s, what I have so far is - James Byers, born in Wamphray 1829, and who married Janet Bell in Kirkpatrick Fleming in 1855 and died in Westerkirk in 1879. His father, also James Byers, was born in Kirkmichael in 1802, married Esther Rae and died in Annan in 1856. The next generation back is John Byers, who married Jane (Jean) McGill (born c.1780 in Kirkmichael). John Byers may have been born in Hoddam - this is one of the leads I have been chasing up for some years now. All these parishes mentioned are in Dumfriesshire. Can anyone help? Thanks...Neil

Hello! I'm looking for information about my Byers line. My g-g-grandfather, Andrew Howard Byers, was born in Chambersburg, PA around 1827-1830. He married Laura Pew in early August 1865 in Warren, OH and died July 26, 1909 in Lakeside, OH. He was a first Sergeant in the 8th Ohio Voluntary in the Civil War. I am trying to find his exact birthdate and his parents' names. Can anyone help? Joyce Doyle

Capt Green Don or Don Green Byers is listed in the Greene Co., AR 1860 census as BIARS, attorney at law, 23 years old, born in SC. Working backward he would have been born in 1837. He joined the CSA Army 28 June 1862 and was died 18 July 1863. I've been on this list for some time and have not seen any Byers from SC. If anyone can help identify the parents or the county in SC i will be most appreciative. Phil Di Matteo

Hi, I am new to the list. I have been having trouble researching my Beyers line. My grandmothers name was Beyers and she is certain this is how it has been spelled, however I can not trace her family with this spelling. It seems the more common spelling was Byers. Anyway this is what I do have. August Robert Beyers b. April 21, 1865 in Jefferson Co., WI Married Nellie ? Married Anna Marie Olsen on June 15, 1898 in Waterville, WA Children of August and Anna Franklin Robert Beyers b. December 3, 1903 in Waterville, WA Married Beth Schnell on May 10, 1924 in Greeley, CO Frank had another wife and more children Children of Frank and Beth Cleo Betty Beyers Alice Marie Beyers Does this look familiar to anyone? Michelle

I seek any information on a George Byers who once lived in Butler Co., Pa., btb the father of John, Sr. and Catherine Hartman, the parents of Daniel Byers (1803 - 1871), husband of Catharine Jane Andre. Especially since a George Byers is said to be a Rev. War soldier who once lived in Butler Co., Pa. Thank you, Bill Sabol, [email protected]

Looking for info on: William BYARS b: unknown d: 1901 AL Wives: Unknown Children: 1. John Calhoun BYERS b: 1852 AL d: 1934 Sevier Co., AR wife: Mary (Mollie) POWELL b: 1852 AL d: 1881 AR 2nd wife: Catherine (Kate) INYARD b: 1869 m: 1883 Sevier Co., AR d: 1906 Sevier Co., AR 2. Sarah (Jane) BYERS b: 1856 AL d: 1938 AR husband: George Washington POWELL b: 1849 Blount Co., AR M: 1873 AL d: 1932 AR 3. Florence Elizabeth BYERS b: 1871 AL d: 1949 AL husband: James Joseph WEEMS b: 1864 m: 1890 d: 1932 AL 4. Madison (Matt) L. BYERS b: Unknown d: 1962 Birmingham, AL 5. Mahaley (Kate) Katherine BYERS b: 1887 d: 1967 Birmingham AL buried: McElwain Cemetery, Birmingham, AL Thanks, Yvonne

Looking for info on Mary Frances BYARS. b. 1854 and d. 1941 in Pope Co., AR. She marr. Hezekiah Daniel BARTON on 12/14/1871. Bill STAGGS [email protected]

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On one of the other lists I belong to, they have been having fun with the different things named after their ancestors. I thought you all might enjoy seeing some of the places that are named BYERS. Geographic Names Information System Query Results BYERS Feature Name St County Name Type Byers Creek AK Matanuska-Susitna stream Byers Island AK Fairbanks North Star island Byers Lake AK Matanuska-Susitna lake Byers Cemetery AR Crawford cemetery Byers Pass CA Lassen gap Byers Slough CA Colusa gut Byers CO Arapahoe pop place Byers Canyon CO Grand valley Byers Creek CO Grand stream Byers Creek Campground CO Grand locale Byers Ditch CO Logan canal Byers Junior High School CO Denver school Byers Peak CO Grand summit Byers Peak Trail CO Grand trail Byers GA Hall pop place Byers Creek GA Towns stream Byers Crossroads GA Carroll pop place Byers Branch IA Jasper stream Byers Cemetery IA Polk cemetery Byers Cemetery IN Kosciusko cemetery Byers Cemetery IN Lawrence cemetery Byers KS Pratt pop place Byers Cemetery KS Pratt cemetery Byers Cemetery LA St. Tammany cemetery Byers Hill MA Essex summit Byers Cemetery MI Berrien cemetery Byers Cemetery MI Schoolcraft cemetery Byers Creek MI Mecosta stream Byers Drain MI Huron canal Byers Lake MI Branch lake Byers Lake MI Schoolcraft lake Byers School MI Berrien school Byers MO Jefferson pop place Byers Creek MS Union stream Byers Airport (historical) NC Cleveland airport Byers Branch NC Clay stream Byers Creek NC Henderson stream Byers Creek NC Henderson stream Byers Creek NC Iredell stream Byers Mountain NC Henderson summit Byersville (historical) NC Cleveland pop place Byersville School Number 1 ND McLean school Byersville School Number 2 ND McLean school Byersville School Number 3 ND McLean school Byersville School Number 4 ND McLean school Byersville, Township of ND McLean civil Byers Run NM Sierra stream Byers Well NM Harding locale Byers Canyon NV Churchill valley Byers Mine NV Lander mine Byers Ranch NV Churchill locale Byers Spring NV Washoe spring Byersville NY Livingston pop place Byers Field OH Cuyahoga park Byers OR Douglas pop place Byers PA Chester pop place Byers Corner PA Butler pop place Byers Island PA Northumberland island Byers Lake PA Armstrong lake Byers Ridge PA Bedford ridge Byers Run PA Westmoreland stream Byers School PA Lawrence school Byers Station (historical) PA Westmoreland building Byersdale PA Beaver pop place Byers Cemetery TN Hickman cemetery Byers Cemetery TN Putnam cemetery Byers Chapel TN Hickman church Byers Dowdy Elementary School TN Wilson school Byers TX Clay pop place Byers Lake TX Clay lake Byers and Tolles Addition (subdivision) UT Salt Lake pop place Byers Branch VA Augusta stream Byers Cemetery VA Dickenson cemetery Byers Creek VA Washington stream Byers Dam VA Powhatan dam Byers Mill Dam VA Powhatan dam Byers Millpond VA Powhatan reservoir Byers Pond VA Powhatan reservoir Byers Canyon WA Chelan valley Byers Canyon Spring Number 1 WA Chelan spring Byers Canyon Spring Number 3 WA Chelan spring Byers Creek WA Stevens stream Byers Ranch WY Carbon locale

Hi everyone, This is my first posting to the list, although I have been following intently for a while. I'm seeking information on the following: William Byers, b. 1816 Workington, Cumberland Son of Robert and Mary Married Sarah Melville before 1847. 2 sons - Robert & James Died 1910 William was a Master Mariner. Any information gratefully received Cheers, Michelle Melbourne

Researching BYERS family: Wm. H. DeWette BYERS, 1838-1905 VA/PA, s/o Henry Alexander BYERS, c 1816 VA and Adeline COLLINS, c 1819 PA. William's siblings were: Josephine m. Jack STEVENSON, r. PA Mary m. _______ EHRENBERG, r. PA Joseph Henry BYERS was a storekeeper in Kensington Distr. of Phila. in 1850. Possibly moved to St. Louis in 1860s. William was a Capt. in Civil War fm PA. Later became a RR detective in MO and subsequently a storeowner. Doreen Pool

William Harvey BYERS md Sarah Percilla HALL abt 1864/65 possibly in Lincoln co TN. William died in TN (possibly Clarksville or Chattanooga) abt 1871/72. Any help please. Tillie [email protected]

Hi to all fellow BYERS hunters: Two things. First: While searching for another line of the family I came across a Byers family in Laurel Township, Franklin Co., IN 1860 census (#281/281). James Byers and wife Elizabeth with children Abraham, Ubiah, Harmark, Peter and Joseph. I hope this helps someone. Second: I am trying to find the parents of Green Don BYERS (or Don Green Byers). He was listed as G. D. Biers atty. at law, and 23 years old in the Greene Co., AR 1860 census. He was worth $1000/$1500. The census states he was born in SC. Working back from his listed age he was born in 1837. York Co., SC has been mention in family lore, but cannot be positive. He died 18 July 1863 leaving one son and a widow. Any clues will be appreciated. Phil Di Matteo Santa Barbara, CA

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Im looking for info on the BYARS lines from Blacksburg, Cherokee County, SC. Charles B or M Byars buried in Old Blacksburg Cemetery. Father of Peter Raymond Byars. Thanks Mike _______________________________________________________ Get your free, private email at http://mail.excite.com/

[email protected] wrote: > > Looking for info on: > William BYARS d: 1901 Birmingham, Jefferson, Co., AL > Wives: Unknown > Children: John C., Sara (Jane), Florence Elizabeth, > Madison (Matt) L., & Mahaley (Kate) Katherine > Thanks, Yvonne This William Byars sounds close to my Union Co. SC Byars family. I have the names Mahala and Madison in my Pridmore line that married into the Byars. Do you know the middle name of your William Byars? Here is part of my Pridmore/Byars Line. Descendants of Thomas Pridmore* 1 Thomas Pridmore* b: January 21, 1794 in Union Co. SC .. +Nancy* b: 1802 .. 2 Susannah Pridmore b: October 18, 1818 in Union Co. SC ...... +Nimrod B. Roddy b: Abt. 1821 in SC .. 2 Jacob Pridmore b: 1824 in Union Co. SC ...... +Elizabeth Taylor b: Abt. 1825 in Union Co. SC ...... 3 Susan Pridmore b: 1853 ...... 3 Joseph Pridmore b: 1856 ...... 3 Elias Pridmore b: 1856 ...... 3 Thomas Pridmore b: 1859 ...... 3 Wade Pridmore b: 1862 ...... 3 Hampton Pridmore b: 1864 in Union Co. SC ...... 3 Margaret Pridmore b: 1867 ...... 3 Mahala Pridmore b: 1868 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Jonathan Pridmore b: 1825 .. 2 John J. Pridmore b: 1826 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Madison Pridmore b: 1831 in Union Co. SC ...... +Rebecca b: 1840 .. 2 Tempe Pridmore b: 1833 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Nancy Pridmore* b: April 12, 1836 in SC ...... +William Byars* b: 1831 in SC ...... 3 Guy Andrew Byars b: October 21, 1859 in Union ...... 3 Temperance Byars* b: February 17, 1861 in Union .......... +William Issac Jones* b: January 20, 1859 in Union ...... 3 Joseph Byars b: 1866 in Union Co, SC ...... 3 Thomas Byars b: October 28, 1869 in Union Co, SC .......... +Julia Ann Blanton b: April 12, 1873 ...... 3 Carrie Byars b: Abt. 1872 in Union Co. SC ...... 3 William Wade Byars b: 1875 in Union Co. SC ...... 3 William Rufus Byars b: July 29, 1878 in Union Co. .. 2 Moses Pridmore b: 1837 in Union Co. SC .. 2 George Pridmore b: 1838 in Union Co. SC ...... +Cordelia b: 1839 ...... 3 Joseph Pridmore b: 1861 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Julia Pridmore b: 1841 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Pamela Pridmore b: 1845 in Union Co. SC .. 2 Elizabeth Pridmore b: 1849 in Union Co. SC .. 2 William Pridmore b: 1851 in Union Co. SC *2nd Wife of Thomas Pridmore*: .. +Mahala Taylor b: Abt. 1820 I don't know if there is a connection, but there is a William Rufus Byars and a William Wade Byars in the database. Susan Susan Johanson Springfield, VA [email protected] Rootsweb sponsor NEHGS member http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/j/o/h/Susan-C-Johanson/ ....I prefer digging in the past to digging in the yard....

Forwarded to the list....... [email protected] wrote: > > Looking for info on: > William BYARS d: 1901 Birmingham, Jefferson, Co., AL > Wives: Unknown > Children: John C., Sara (Jane), Florence Elizabeth, > Madison (Matt) L., & Mahaley (Kate) Katherine > Thanks, Yvonne

I have traced my Byers name to Boyer via The American Boyer's Book. Does anyone have a recent edition (1992). I live on a island, a 1 1/2 hour ferry ride from the mainland, so researching off island is difficult and our library can't borrow a recent copy. I have found that Barne's and Noble sells it, but it costs over $100. I would appreciate a lookup and xeroxed pages, gladly pay. Thanks God bless. Shannon Bailey

My great-grandfather was James Byers b.1879, Lonaconing,MD, married Mary Goult in Huntingdon county, (Peterbrough) PA, died Jan 5, 1939, detroit, Michigan. Are there any other Byers who came to Michigan from PA during this time?