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James Kuykendall Byers 1805–1885

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
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5 researchers on YourRoots have James Byers in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 17 Dec 1805 · Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Died 8 Apr 1885 · Sterrett, Shelby, Alabama, United States
Father Andrew Byers
Mother Catherine Lawson Byers
Siblings Andrew Byers Jr, Catherine Byers, Elizabeth Byers, John Byers, Nancy Jane Byers, Samuel Byers, Sarah Byers, Thomas Byers
Records
1871 Census of Canada Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1805, James Kuykendall Byers entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to andrew byers and catherine lawson byers. James Kuykendall Byers passed away in 1885 in Sterrett, Shelby, Alabama, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1871 Census of Canada

  2. 2
    Record Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934

Life Timeline

1805
Birth of James Kuykendall Byers in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1885
Death of James Kuykendall Byers in Sterrett, Shelby, Alabama, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Byers

This ancestor line traces from York, York, South Carolina, United States (1780) to Buncombe, North Carolina, United States (1805) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Byers (1805–1885) was born in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States and died in Sterrett, Shelby, Alabama, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 2 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.

Related Records

Andrew Byers
Father
Catherine Lawson Byers
Mother

James Byers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Kuykendall Byers PTP
1805–1885
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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James Byers's Descendants

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James Kuykendall Byers PTP 1805–1885