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Thomas Byers 1781–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1781

Birth Location: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 7 Mar 1855

Death Location: Winslow, Pike County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Daniel Biers

Mother: Margaret Bratcher

Spouse(s): Sarah Burtle

Children(s): James Byers, Cynthia Byers, Uriah Byers, Hugh Byers, Margaret Byers, George Byers, Sarah Byers, Thomas Byers, Hardin Byers, Elizabeth Byers, George Byers

In 1781, Thomas Byers entered the world in Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States, born to Daniel Biers And Margaret Bratcher. In 1810, Thomas Byers resided in Grayson, Kentucky, United States. Thomas Byers married Sarah Burtle, and had children including Cynthia Byers, Elizabeth Byers, George Washington Byers, Hardin Byers, Hugh Byers, James Byers, Margaret B Byers, Sarah L Byers, Thomas C Byers, Uriah Byers. Thomas Byers passed away in 1855 in Winslow, Pike County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1781, Thomas Byers entered the world in Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States, born to Daniel Biers And Margaret Bratcher.
  • In 1810, Thomas Byers resided in Grayson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Thomas Byers married Sarah Burtle, and had children including Cynthia Byers, Elizabeth Byers, George Washington Byers, Hardin Byers, Hugh Byers, James Byers, Margaret B Byers, Sarah L Byers, Thomas C Byers, Uriah Byers.
  • Thomas Byers passed away in 1855 in Winslow, Pike County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Biers
1754–1818
Birth Location: Chester or Washington Co, Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Bratcher
1760–1818
Birth Location: Youghiogheny County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Burtle
1790–1848
Birth Location: Nelson Co, KY Territory
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Children(s)

James Byers
1811–1880
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky
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Cynthia Byers
1812–1850
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Uriah Byers
1817–
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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Hugh Byers
1815–1865
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Margaret Byers
1816–1858
Birth Location: Elizabethtown, Hardin, Kentucky, United States
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George Byers
1812–1896
Birth Location: Henry, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Byers
1821–1848
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Byers
1822–1852
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, USA
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Hardin Byers
1825–1896
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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Elizabeth Byers
1830–1893
Birth Location: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
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George Byers
1823–1896
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Byers's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Byers
1781–1855
Birth Place: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Parents
Daniel Biers
1754–1818
Chester or Washington Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret Bratcher
1760–1818
Youghiogheny County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Riley Byers) Sr.
1729–1808
Toboyne, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy (Agnes) Ross
1738–1781
Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
William Bratcher
1741–1801
Virginia
Margaret Putt
1746–1820
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Byres
1676–1736
Maria White
1703–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Byers
1630–
Janet Nisbet
1627–

Thomas Byers's Descendants

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Thomas Byers (1781–7 Mar 1855) m. Sarah Burtle (1790–1848)
  1. 1. James Byers 1811–1880 m. Jane Rogers 1814–1853
    1. 1. Uriah Byers 1837–1921 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Skelton 1843–1918
      1. 1. John (W.) Byers 1863–
      2. 2. George (Wesley) Byers 1868–1946 m. Lillie (Elizabeth Ann) Deweese 1868–1900
        1. 1. Archibald (U) Byers 1890–
        2. 2. Cecil (W) Byers 1892–
        3. 3. Earl (G) Byers 1893–
        4. 4. George Byers 1893–1987
        5. 5. Archibald (U.) Byers 1889–1940
        6. 6. DR (Cecil Wesley BYERS, PhD) GU 1892–1965
      3. 3. Alvah (L) Byers 1876–
      4. 4. Everett Byers 1878–
    2. 2. John Byers 1837–1860
    3. 3. Stanley Byers 1846–1893
    4. 4. George (W.) Byers 1843–1897
    5. 5. Benjamin (Allen) Byers 1849–1926 m. Emilie (Ellen) Tennison 1844–1885 m. Malinda Redman 1856– m. Ruth (Kinder) Hall 1844–1927 m. Ellen (J) Radford 1833– m. Della (A) Simpson 1853–
      1. 1. Charles (E) Byers 1884–1931 m. Effie (Bell) Evans 1887–1956
        1. 1. Louella Byers 1915–1978 m. Ernest (Verlin "Jack" Ellis) Rev 1912–2004
        2. 2. Luther (Willis) Byers 1907–1966
        3. 3. Reba (Jeanette) Byers 1909–1980
        4. 4. Oliver (Leon) Byers 1913–1969
        5. 5. Dorothy (Ellen) Byers 1917–1992 m. Roderick (Lawrence) Chase 1913–1979
        6. 6. Trophy (Ethel) Byers 1927–1982 m. Charles (Norman) Miller 1925–1997
        7. 7. William Byers 1913–
        8. 8. Betty (Jo) Byers 1931–1991
        9. 9. Robert (Benjamin) Byers 1925–1973 m. Velma (Margaret) Bradshaw 1928–1980
        10. 10. Thomas (Charles Byers) Sgt 1923–1962
        11. 11. Mary (Agnes) Byers 1920–1969
        12. 12. Aline Byers 1913–
      2. 2. Monroe Byers 1874–
      3. 3. Nellie Byers 1878–
      4. 4. Verner Byers 1884–
      5. 5. William (H) Byers 1870–
      6. 6. Monroe Byers 1874–
      7. 7. Ida (Jane) Byers 1883–
      8. 8. Monroe Byers 1874–
      9. 9. George (Monroe) Byers 1874–
    6. 6. William (Henderson) Byers 1849–1926 m. Mary Barnett 1846–1920 m. Martha (J.) Farmer 1848–1874
      1. 1. George (W.) Byres 1869–1937
      2. 2. Ezikial (A) Byres 1873–1925
      3. 3. Charles (J.) Byres 1874–1942
      4. 4. Ada (C.) Byres 1876–
      5. 5. William (C.) Voils 1868–
      6. 6. Claud (S) Byers 1881–1954
      7. 7. Elza Byers 1883–1927
      8. 8. Frederick Byers 1885–1920 m. Goldie (M) Mills 1887–1939
    7. 7. Mary (Ann) BYERS 1845–
    8. 8. Milton BYERS 1847–
  2. 2. Cynthia Byers 1812–1850
  3. 3. Uriah Byers 1817–
  4. 4. Hugh Byers 1815–1865
  5. 5. Margaret (B) Byers 1816–1858
  6. 6. George (Washington) Byers 1812–1896
  7. 7. Sarah (L) Byers 1821–1848
  8. 8. Thomas (C) Byers 1822–1852
  9. 9. Hardin Byers 1825–1896 m. Elizabeth (A) Graham 1823–1891
    1. 1. Edward (Wesley) Byers 1862–1936 m. Dora (V. (Bruce)) Byers 1865–1952
      1. 1. Forrest (Edward) Byers 1910–1965 m. Reba (Mary) Shull 1910–2000
        1. 1. Linda (Fae) Byers 1939–2012
        2. 2. William (Carroll) Byers 1936–2010 m. Judith (K.) Mellen 1948–2014
        3. 3. Robert (Forrest "Bobby") Byers 1931–1935
        4. 4. Paul (Daniel) Byers 1940–2005
      2. 2. Floyd (Dennis) Byers 1892–1963 m. Bernice (Byers) Hart 1904–2001
        1. 1. Reathel (Edward) Byers 1924–
      3. 3. Dewey (W) Byers 1902–1983 m. Nina (Beatrice) Middleton 1911–1947
        1. 1. Neva (June) Byers 1931–2007 m. Kenneth (Salem Shelton) Sr. 1924–2011
        2. 2. Infant Byers 1944–1944
        3. 3. Cama (Lee) Byers 1932–2016 m. James (Franklin) Williams 1927–2015
      4. 4. Della (M) Byers 1899–1966 m. William (Bogan) Richardson 1880–1942
        1. 1. Margaretta (F) Richardson 1911–
        2. 2. John (Byers) Richardson 1921–
        3. 3. Bessie Richardson 1898–
        4. 4. Emma (Lou) Richardson 1931–2012
        5. 5. Mary (Margaret) Richardson 1920–2006 m. Charles (Errett) Gochanour 1919–2000
        6. 6. Clarence (D) Richardson 1922–
        7. 7. Robert (Marion) Richardson 1923–
        8. 8. Nora (Elizabeth) Enlow 1926–
      5. 5. Louie (B) Byers 1907–1910
      6. 6. Dennis (L) Byers 1892–1963
      7. 7. Charles (Preble) Byers 1901–1985
      8. 8. James (Dueby) Byers 1885–1934
      9. 9. Mary (Elizabeth (Lizzie)) Byers 1888–1968
    2. 2. George (Washington) Byers 1852–1925
    3. 3. William (H) Byers 1858–
    4. 4. James (Jackson) Byers 1856–1927
    5. 5. Sarah (Abigail) Byers 1849–
    6. 6. John (Thomas) Byers 1850–
  10. 10. Elizabeth Byers 1830–1893
  11. 11. George (Washington) Byers 1823–1896

Thomas Byers's Timeline

8 Records

1781
1781
Birth of Thomas Byers in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1781
1781
Birth of Thomas Byers in Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 29
Thomas Byers resided here in Grayson, Kentucky, United States
Grayson, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 49
Thomas Byers resided here in Grass, Spencer, Indiana, USA
Grass, Spencer, Indiana, USA
1840
1840
Age 59
Thomas Byers resided here in Spencer, Indiana, USA
Spencer, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 69
Thomas Byers resided here in Jefferson, Pike, Indiana, USA
Jefferson, Pike, Indiana, USA
1855
March 7, 1855
Age 74
Death of Thomas Byers in Pike County, Indiana, United States of America
Pike County, Indiana, United States of America
1855
7 Mar 1855
Age 74
Death of Thomas Byers in Pike, Indiana, United States
Pike, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jefferson, Pike, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 75B; Image: 342
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Grayson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Grayson, Kentucky; Roll: 6; Page: 240; Image: 00257; Family History Library Film: 0181351

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Grass, Spencer, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Grass, Spencer, Indiana; Series: M19; Roll: 28; Page: 153; Family History Library Film: 0007717

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Spencer, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Spencer, Indiana; Roll: 93; Page: 350; Image: 709; Family History Library Film: 0007729

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jefferson, Pike, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jefferson, Pike, Indiana; Roll: M432_165; Page: 75B; Image: 342

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 7, 1855
    Event Place: Pike County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1855
    Event Place: Pike, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winslow, Pike County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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