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William Oscar Byers 1884–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1884

Birth Location: irdell, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 12 Oct 1947

Death Location: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Byers

Mother: Martha Stewart

Spouse(s): Rosa Southard

Children(s): Mary Byers, William Byers, Robert Byers, Carl Byers, Daniel Byers, Martha Byers

The story of William Oscar Byers began in 1884 in irdell, North Carolina, United States. In 1900, William Oscar Byers resided in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. In 1908, William Oscar Byers resided in Long Shoals. William Oscar Byers married Rosa Southard, and had children including Carl Woodrow Byers, Daniel R Byers, Martha B Byers, Mary Frances Byers, Robert Worth Byers, William Henry Byers. William Oscar Byers passed away in 1947 in Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Oscar Byers began in 1884 in irdell, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, William Oscar Byers resided in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1908, William Oscar Byers resided in Long Shoals.
  • William Oscar Byers married Rosa Southard, and had children including Carl Woodrow Byers, Daniel R Byers, Martha B Byers, Mary Frances Byers, Robert Worth Byers, William Henry Byers.
  • William Oscar Byers passed away in 1947 in Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Byers
1852–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Martha Stewart
1848–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Rosa Southard
1883–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Mary Byers
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William Byers
1911–1971
Birth Location: Catawba Co, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
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Robert Byers
1912–1974
Birth Location: Catawba Co, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
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Carl Byers
1914–1982
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Daniel Byers
1917–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Martha Byers
1921–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William Byers's Ancestors

Self
William Byers
1884–1947
Birth Place: irdell, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Franklin Byers
1852–
North Carolina
Martha (Henrietta) Stewart
1848–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Robert (Alexander) Stewart
1812–1882
Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Mary Jane
1828–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Stewart
1775–1838
Rebecca Johnson
1775–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Stewart
1750–1831
Margrett Potts
1765–1828

William Byers's Descendants

1.
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William (Oscar) Byers (7 Jan 1884–12 Oct 1947) m. Rosa Southard (abt 1883–)
  1. 1. Mary (Frances) Byers 1910–
  2. 2. William (Henry) Byers 1911–1971 m. Effie (Mae) Church 1915–
  3. 3. Robert (Worth) Byers 1912–1974 m. Mary (Lee) Stephens 1915–
    1. 1. Nellie (Rose) Byers 1934–2016
  4. 4. Carl (Woodrow) Byers 1914–1982 m. Fleeta Hudspath 1918–
    1. 1. Delores (Fay) Byers 1937–1995
    2. 2. Carrie (Patricia) Byers 1936–1987
    3. 3. Sarah (Gayle) Byers 1942–1980
  5. 5. Daniel (R) Byers 1917–
  6. 6. Martha (B) Byers 1921–

William Byers's Timeline

10 Records

1884
7 Jan 1884
Birth of William Oscar Byers in irdell, North Carolina, United States
irdell, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 16
William Oscar Byers resided here in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1908
Abt 1908
Age 24
William Oscar Byers resided here in Long Shoals
Long Shoals
1910
1910
Age 26
William Oscar Byers resided here in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
William Oscar Byers resided here in Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
William Oscar Byers resided here in Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
William Oscar Byers resided here in South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
William Oscar Byers resided here in Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina
Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 56
William Oscar Byers resided here in South Point Township, Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
South Point Township, Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
1947
12 Oct 1947
Age 63
Death of William Oscar Byers in Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1884
    Event Place: irdell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 1203; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241203

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: 1203; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241203

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1908
    Event Place: Long Shoals
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Lincoln County News; Publication Date: 18 Sep 1908; Publication Place: Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA; ,0.8697153,0.7814527,0.93281174&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Catawba County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Catawba, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1288; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Point, South Point, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Point, Gaston, North Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2341426

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-64C

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Point Township, Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02915; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 36-64C

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Cramerton, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
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