YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

George James Byers 1872–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sep 1872

Birth Location: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 13 Jan 1962

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Byers

Mother: Elizabeth McKinnon

Spouse(s): Celia Felton

Children(s): Odetta Byers, William Byers, Violet Byers, Freda Byers, Nola Byers, Ariel Beyers, Devona Beyers, James Byers, George Byers

In 1872, George James Byers entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Byers And Elizabeth Catherine Mckinnon. In 1881, George James Byers resided in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada. In 1891, George James Byers resided in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada. George James Byers married Celia Susan Felton, and had children including Ariel Beyers, Devona Beyers, Freda Agnes Byers, George Irvin Byers, James Henry Byers, Nola Belle Byers, Odetta Elizabeth Byers, Violet Susan Byers, William Loyld Byers. George James Byers passed away in 1962 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Find more search results for George Byers
GB

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

  • In 1872, George James Byers entered the world in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada, born to James Byers And Elizabeth Catherine Mckinnon.
  • In 1881, George James Byers resided in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1891, George James Byers resided in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada.
  • George James Byers married Celia Susan Felton, and had children including Ariel Beyers, Devona Beyers, Freda Agnes Byers, George Irvin Byers, James Henry Byers, Nola Belle Byers, Odetta Elizabeth Byers, Violet Susan Byers, William Loyld Byers.
  • George James Byers passed away in 1962 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Byers
1829–1913
Birth Location: Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
JB
Elizabeth McKinnon
1834–1923
Birth Location: Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick
EM

Spouses(s)

Celia Felton
1880–1952
Birth Location: Sarnia, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
CF

Children(s)

Odetta Byers
1901–1985
Birth Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
OB
William Byers
1919–1974
Birth Location: Alpena, Michigan
WB
Violet Byers
1912–1962
Birth Location: –
VB
Freda Byers
1902–1919
Birth Location: Alpena county, Michigan
FB
Nola Byers
1905–1971
Birth Location: Michigan
NB
Ariel Beyers
1907–1966
Birth Location: Lambton County, Ontario, Canada
AB
Devona Beyers
1910–
Birth Location: Michigan
DB
James Byers
1913–1985
Birth Location: Montmorency County, Michigan, USA
JB
George Byers
1916–1975
Birth Location: Michigan
GB

George Byers's Ancestors

Self
George Byers
1872–1962
Birth Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Parents
James Byers
1829–1913
Armagh, Armagh, Ireland
Elizabeth (Catherine) McKinnon
1834–1923
Tabusintac, Northumberland, New Brunswick
Grandparents
John McKinnion
1799–
Scotland
Catherine Robertson
1806–1893
Tabusintac, Northhumberland, New Brunswick, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Duncan Robertson
1754–1824
Elizabeth Williams
1758–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Willisams
1750–1775
Charlotte Taylor
1755–1840

George Byers's Descendants

1.
GB
George (James) Byers (24 Sep 1872–13 Jan 1962) m. Celia (Susan) Felton (03 Aug 1880–5 Jan 1952)
  1. 1. Odetta (Elizabeth) Byers 1901–1985
  2. 2. William (Loyld) Byers 1919–1974
  3. 3. Violet (Susan) Byers 1912–1962
  4. 4. Freda (Agnes) Byers 1902–1919
  5. 5. Nola (Belle) Byers 1905–1971
  6. 6. Ariel Beyers 1907–1966 m. Hilton (James) LaMay 1906–1981
    1. 1. Elaine (Devona) LaMay 1927–1996
    2. 2. Robert (James) LaMay 1929–1945
    3. 3. Delores (Bonnie) Lamay 1948–1948
    4. 4. Donald (Lloyd LaMay) Sr 1930–1964
    5. 5. Leon (F) LaMay 1935–2023
    6. 6. Fred (Charles) LaMay 1933–2001
    7. 7. David (H La) May 1948–2023
  7. 7. Devona Beyers 1910–
  8. 8. James (Henry) Byers 1913–1985
  9. 9. George (Irvin) Byers 1916–1975

George Byers's Timeline

8 Records

1872
24 Sep 1872
Birth of George James Byers in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 9
George James Byers resided here in Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 19
George James Byers resided here in Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
1901
1901
Age 29
George James Byers resided here in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1920
1920
Age 48
George James Byers resided here in Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan, USA
Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
George James Byers resided here in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, Alpena, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 68
George James Byers resided here in Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, USA
Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, USA
1962
13 Jan 1962
Age 90
Death of George James Byers in Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1872
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6348; Family No: 92
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 19; Family No: 72
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01722; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4-7
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: T625_754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12
    [6] Ontario, Canada Marriages, 1857-1924, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 98
    [7] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 74
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton, Ontario; Roll: C_13277; Page: 19; Family No: 72

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sarnia, Lambton West, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6348; Family No: 92

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: T625_754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Ontario; Page: 8; Family No: 74

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alpena Ward 3, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: T625_754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01722; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Alpena, Alpena, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01722; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 4-7

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1962
    Event Place: Farmington, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for George Byers

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