This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Byrd,Dowell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XKB.2ACE/719 Message Board Post: HI LILLIE!! We have the same Byrd's.Willis was my husbands grandfather,and Peter Byrd is his great-grandfather.I'm so glad that I found you.I've been searching for information on them for a long time,but didn't know where to start.I've read all of your posts,and when I found out Peter Byrd was there father I was so excited!I also found information on Peter Byrd and wife(Nancy McGahey) at Moniteau County Early Settlers at:http://www.tiptonmo.com/history/settlers.htm----where he homesteaded at Tipton.I would appreciate any information you can give me.Please email me at:annettabyrd@hotmail.com THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!....Annetta Byrd