After observing the list for a few weeks I'm posting the following surnames : BYROM, BYRUM, BYRAM. All three spellings were used at various times and all three spellings are still in use today. Confusion reigns! Any information regarding the lines below will be appreciated. James Byrom(1)s/o James Byrom and Jane wright b. 7Aug1687, Prescott Parish, Lancashire, England, d.1749, Essex Co, VA m. Elizabeth Osborn at King and Queen CO, VA. Was a nine year old emmigrant to King and Queen CO., VA in 1695. Issue of James(1) and Elizabeth: James Byrom (2), Henry Byrom, John Byrom, Eleanor Byrom, Peter Byrom, Ezekial Byrom, Orzwell or Oswald Byrom, Phoebe Byrom, Mary Byrom, Elizabeth Byrom. James Byrom (2) s/o James(1) b. abt.1709 at Essex Co, VA d. abt 1770 at Essex Co VA or Mecklenburg Co NC. Issue: James Byrom or Byrum(3) and probably others. James Byrum(3) s/o James(2) b. 1756 at Essex Co, VA d. 1834 at Mecklenburg Co, NC. James(3) was a Revoutinary War soldier, S8132. Issue: James A. Byrum(4) and probably others. James A. Byrum(4) s/o James(3)b. 1781 at Greenville Co, VA or NC d. 13Sep1858 Fulton Co, GA m. Hannah Williamson 25Sep1808 at Mecklenburg Co, NC b. 1791 at Mecklenburg Co, NC d 02Oct1856. Issue: Ann Lisa Byrum,Carolyn Byrum, Rebecca Byrum, Susan Byrum, Turner Byrum, Hannah Permilia Byrum, Upton Williamson Byrum, James A. Byrum,James F. Byrum, John F.H. Byrum, Andrew Byrum. Upton Williamson Byrum (Byram)s/oJames A. and Hannah b. 1816 at Mecklenburg Co, NC d. 1867 at CArroll Co, GA m.Finnetta W. Attaway b. 1814 d. 1867. Issue: Henry Avery Whitfield Byram, James A. Byram, William Byram, Martha A. Byram, Mary J. Byram, John Lee Byram, Sarah J. Byram, Matilda Byram, Elizabeth Susan Byram. Henry Avery Whitfield Byram s/o Upton and Finnetta b. 09Oct1849 at Carroll Co, GA d.1914 at Scott Co, AR m.Elizabeth Jane Goolesby 1870 b.11Apr1848 at GA d.1933 at Scott Co, AR. Issue: Amy Byram, Eliza Byram, John W. Byram, Ora Byram, James Kirby Byram, Sally Ann Byram, Anna M. Byram.