This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tinaruse Surnames: Byers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.byers/1474/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking any information on Joel Wesley Byers,1854-1930,born Missouri,my ggrandfather.He is buried in Ashland cemetary,ST. Joseph,Missouri.Waldo and Martin Luther Byers and spouses are buried near him so I am wondering if any family connection?Joels father may have come from Penn. acording to family lore.I have photos of the gravestones of all three if anyone is intersted.I want to obtain a copy of Joels death cert.but he is not listed in the state records online so I don't know if that means he did not die in Missouri or if the records were never transfered from the county level.Any ideas,help,most appreciated!Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.