YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Elmira BYRD 1834–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 SEP 1834

Birth Location: Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri

Death Date: 25 AUG 1859

Death Location: Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Jacob II

Children(s): Mary [BEST], George [BEST], Edward [BEST], Barbara [BEST]

Elmira BYRD was born in 1834 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri, the child of John Mcclain Byrd And Mary Jane Polly Davenport Devenport. Elmira BYRD married Jacob Uncle Jake Bess Best Ii, and had children including Barbara Catherine Bess Best, Edward Worchester Bess Best, George Wesley Bess Best, Geraldine Bess Best, Mary Jane Bess Best. Elmira BYRD passed away in 1859 in Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri.

Find more search results for Elmira BYRD
EB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Elmira BYRD was born in 1834 in Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri, the child of John Mcclain Byrd And Mary Jane Polly Davenport Devenport.
  • Elmira BYRD married Jacob Uncle Jake Bess Best Ii, and had children including Barbara Catherine Bess Best, Edward Worchester Bess Best, George Wesley Bess Best, Geraldine Bess Best, Mary Jane Bess Best.
  • Elmira BYRD passed away in 1859 in Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmira BYRD's Ancestors

Self
Elmira BYRD
1834–1859
Birth Place: Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri
Parents
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmira BYRD's Descendants

1.
EB
Elmira BYRD (14 SEP 1834–25 AUG 1859) m. Jacob (‘Uncle Jake’ BESS [BEST]) II (16 JAN 1829–19 FEB 1908)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane BESS) [BEST] 1851–1916
  2. 2. George (Wesley BESS) [BEST] 1858–1940 m. Sarah (Emaline) BAKER 1862–1946 m. Sarah (Emaline) BAKER 1862–1946
    1. 1. John (Franklin BESS) [BEST] 1889–1967 m. Rilla (Viola PHILLIPS) [MAT-JUDY] 1899–1981
      1. 1. Paul (Wesley BESS) [BEST] 1923–2017
      2. 2. William (J. BESS) [BEST] 1926–1980
      3. 3. Robert (BESS) [BEST] 1929–1998
    2. 2. Mary (Etta BESS) [BEST] 1897–1923 m. Clarence (Alfred) THURMAN 1892–1947
  3. 3. Edward (Worchester BESS) [BEST] 1854–1928
  4. 4. Barbara (Catherine BESS) [BEST] 1856–1947

Elmira BYRD's Timeline

2 Records

1834
14 SEP 1834
Birth of Elmira BYRD in Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri
Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri
1859
25 AUG 1859
Age 25
Death of Elmira BYRD in Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., Texas
Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 SEP 1834
    Event Place: Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, This information is from the tree of wkensmith
    [2] FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 AUG 1859
    Event Place: Missouri City, Fort Bend Co., Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, This information is from the tree of wkensmith
    [2] FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessville, Bollinger Co., Missouri
    Record Source: FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE