Henry Byrd (1757–1859) was born in Prince Edward, Virginia, USA and died in Morgan, Kentucky, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Byrd 1757–1859

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Byrd in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 27 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Mar 1757 · Prince Edward, Virginia, USA

Died 28 Feb 1859 · Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Father William Burd

Mother Elizabeth Hill Carter

Siblings Abigail Abby Byrd, Ann Ursula Boyd, Anne Urusla Willing Byrd, Burd , Charles Willing Byrd, Daniel I Byrd, Dorothy Byrd, Evelyn Taylor Byrd, Francis Otway Byrd, George Byrd, Jane Byrd, John Carter Byrd, Maria Byrd, Maria Horsmanden Byrd, Michael Byrd, Solomon Byrd, Thomas Taylor Byrd, William Bird Byrd, William Iv Byrd

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Burd

Elizabeth Hill Carter

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Henry Byrd began in 1757 in Prince Edward, Virginia, USA. Henry Byrd passed away in 1859 in Morgan, Kentucky, USA.

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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)

Life Timeline

1757

Birth of Henry Byrd in Prince Edward, Virginia, USA

Birth

1859

Death of Henry Byrd in Morgan, Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Byrd

This ancestor line traces from Richards Castle, Shropshire, England (1000) to Prince Edward, Virginia (1757) across 27 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Byrd (1757–1859) was born in Prince Edward, Virginia, USA and died in Morgan, Kentucky, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 27 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.