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Joseph Judson Byers 1822–1888

Public Tree Person

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 3 independent trees

Born 16 Jan 1822 · Haywood County, North Carolina
Died 1 Feb 1888 · Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas
Father Rev Joseph Judson Byers
Mother Mary Esther Polly Kuykendall
Siblings Byers , Elizabeth L Byers, Esther Eleanor Byers, Francis Marion Byers, James Kuykendall Byers, Lydia Elinor Byers, Marshman Ward Byers, Nancy Byers, Rebecca Byers, Rev Robert Byers, Samuel Bambridge Byers

Researchers connected through Joseph Byers 1822–1888

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1822, Joseph Judson Byers entered the world in Haywood County, North Carolina, born to rev joseph judson byers and mary esther polly kuykendall. Joseph Judson Byers passed away in 1888 in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas.

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Life Timeline

1822
Birth of Joseph Judson Byers in Haywood County, North Carolina
Birth
1888
Death of Joseph Judson Byers in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Byers

This ancestor line traces from York, York, South Carolina, United States (1780) to Haywood County, North Carolina (1822) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Byers (1822–1888) was born in Haywood County, North Carolina and died in Hope, Hempstead, Arkansas. 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 Joseph 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.

Joseph Byers's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Judson Byers PTP
1822–1888
Haywood County, North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Joseph Byers's Descendants

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Joseph Judson Byers PTP 1822–1888