Posted on: Benton Co. Mo Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mo/Benton/11070 Surname: Failer, Faler, Byler, Biler, Rainwater ------------------------- Bob, your message is one I forwarded on to a cousin, Richard Failer. He has went at greater depth with exceptional insights. Within the Failer / Faler Cemetery you will find both spellings, yet the prominent spelling contains the "i". As Richard's name has remained with the "i" in it, our line dropped it in the early 1900's. In some documents in Benton County on back to Pennsylvania the spelling of Fahler is found also. Until I get to go back to Missouri, my research on Byler has been limited. I do know that the other spelling encountered on documents to this point is Biler; it all depended on whom was writing down the name. THANKS for your time & interest!!! If you need more info & help, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] ... But there again, Richard is a blessing to contact and be in touch with, too. many blessings, Jeannie