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William Devereux Byron 1832–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 August 1832

Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 2 March 1915

Death Location: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Joseph Byron

Mother: Georgianna Jones

Spouse(s): Harriet Cook

Children(s): Joseph Byron, Harold Byron, Edward Byron, William Byron, Harriet Byron, Lewis Byron

In 1832, William Devereux Byron entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Joseph Byron And Georgianna Rebecca Jones. In 1870, William Devereux Byron resided in Winchester, Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, . William Devereux Byron married Harriet Newell Hattie Cook, and had children including Edward Walter Byron, Harold Winchester Harry Byron, Harriet E Byron, Joseph Charles Byron, Lewis Tolman Byron, William Cook Byron. William Devereux Byron passed away in 1915 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1832, William Devereux Byron entered the world in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Joseph Byron And Georgianna Rebecca Jones.
  • In 1870, William Devereux Byron resided in Winchester, Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, .
  • William Devereux Byron married Harriet Newell Hattie Cook, and had children including Edward Walter Byron, Harold Winchester Harry Byron, Harriet E Byron, Joseph Charles Byron, Lewis Tolman Byron, William Cook Byron.
  • William Devereux Byron passed away in 1915 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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William Byron's Ancestors

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William Byron
1832–1915
Birth Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Joseph Byron
1809–1884
New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland
Georgianna (Rebecca) Jones
1809–1873
Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
John Byron
1780–1824
New Ross, Wexford County, Ireland
Penelope Hatchell
1781–1855
County Wexford, Ireland
Lucretia Heffron
1791–1878
Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Byron's Descendants

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William (Devereux) Byron (29 August 1832–2 March 1915) m. Harriet (Newell "Hattie") Cook (29 Aug 1836–11 Dec 1909)
  1. 1. Joseph (Charles) Byron 1860–1932 m. Jennie ("Jane" Frances) Wilson 1869–1946
    1. 1. Joseph (Wilson) Byron 1892–1951
    2. 2. William (Devereux Byron II was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1939 to February 27,) 1941 1895–1941 m. Katharine (McComas Edgar was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from May 27, 1941 to January 3,) 1943 1902–1976
      1. 1. James (Edgar Byron businessman and) mayor 1927–2011 m. Lynne (Redgrave) Kerwin 1931–1998 m. Mary (Snowdon) Durham 1937–2014
      2. 2. William (Devereux Byron) III 1925–1990 m. Margaret (Boyce "Peg") Adair 1925–1991
      3. 3. David (Wilson) Byron 1932–1964 m. Patricia (Anne) Tillinghast 1932–2009
      4. 4. Louis (McComas) Byron 1938–2011 m. Linda (Louise) McGregor 1941–2013
      5. 5. Goodloe (Edgar Byron was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1971, until his) death 1929–1978
    3. 3. David (Wilson) Byron 1906–1986
    4. 4. Elsie Byron 1890–1971
  2. 2. Harold (Winchester "Harry") Byron 1872–1948 m. Ione (Persis) Johonnott 1876–1941
    1. 1. James (Winchester "Jim") Byron 1907–1984
    2. 2. Samuel (Tidd) Byron 1910–1988 m. Ruth Carlin 1912–1982 m. Charlotte (Custis) Wrightson 1908–1991 m. Hyacinth (Louise) Gardy 1915–2002
    3. 3. Vaughan (Johonnot) Byron 1899–1968
    4. 4. Harold (Winchester Byron) Jr. 1898–1899
  3. 3. Edward (Walter) Byron 1857–1940
  4. 4. William (Cook) Byron 1857–1920
  5. 5. Harriet (E) Byron 1862–1887
  6. 6. Lewis (Tolman) Byron 1870–1922

William Byron's Timeline

3 Records

1832
29 August 1832
Birth of William Devereux Byron in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1870
1870
Age 38
William Devereux Byron resided here in Winchester, Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Winchester, Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1915
2 March 1915
Age 83
Death of William Devereux Byron in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 August 1832
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Winchester, Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_633; Page: 476A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 March 1915
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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