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Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers 1904–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1904

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 1972

Death Location: Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Samuel McDowell

Mother: LULA YOUNG

Spouse(s): Ernest Byers

Children(s): Ella Ramsey, Isebelle Byers, Johnny Byers

The story of Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers began in 1904 in South Carolina. In 1930, Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers was employed in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA. In 1935, Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina. Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers married Ernest Leroy Byers, and had children including Ella Mae Byers Ramsey, Isebelle Byers, Johnny Gus John Byers. Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers passed away in 1972 in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers began in 1904 in South Carolina.
  • In 1930, Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers was employed in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina.
  • Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers married Ernest Leroy Byers, and had children including Ella Mae Byers Ramsey, Isebelle Byers, Johnny Gus John Byers.
  • Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers passed away in 1972 in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel McDowell
1878–1919
Birth Location: Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
SM
LULA YOUNG
1882–1960
Birth Location: Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
LY

Spouses(s)

Ernest Byers
1901–1962
Birth Location: South Carolina
EB

Children(s)

Ella Ramsey
1937–2018
Birth Location: Duplin County, North Carolina, USA
ER
Isebelle Byers
1933–2021
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
IB
Johnny Byers
1934–1991
Birth Location: –
JB

Willie Byers's Ancestors

Self
Willie Byers
1904–1972
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Samuel Marion McDowell
1878–1919
Winnsboro, Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
LULA ("L E" ELIZABETH MCDOWELL) YOUNG
1882–1960
Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Thomas) McDowell
1851–1892
White Oak, Fairfield, South Carolina, United States
Nancy (Sarah 'Nannie') Gibson
1851–1921
South Carolina, USA
Judson (Newell) Young
1838–1900
South Carolina
Martha (Elizabeth) Russell
1839–1930
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas McDowell
1802–1878
Ann Clark
1810–1881
DANIEL chs
1822–1898
Rachel Wiley
1822–1892
Hugh Jr.
1804–1893
Mary Donaldson
1802–
William Russell
–1845
Alithia McDowell
1811–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sr
1774–1859
Jane McDowell
1782–1853
Samuel CLARK
1760–1825
Martha Cupit
1780–1853
Henry Capt.
1786–1880
Mary (5)
1794–1860
John Wylie
1777–1850
Nancy Aiken
1784–1868
Hugh Sr.
1772–1818
Sarah Steele
1780–1848
Robert Donaldson
1775–
Mary Pettigrew
1779–1839
Rev McDowell
1774–1859
Mary Drakeford
1782–1871

Willie Byers's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Mae MC Dowell) Byers (18 May 1904–1972) m. Ernest (Leroy) Byers (15 September 1901–17 April 1962)
  1. 1. Ella (Mae Byers) Ramsey 1937–2018 m. Donald ("Don" Lowrence or Lawrence) RAMSEY 1933–2012
  2. 2. Isebelle Byers 1933–2021 m. Otis (C) Faulkner 1934–2006
  3. 3. Johnny (gus "John") Byers 1934–1991

Willie Byers's Timeline

6 Records

1904
18 May 1904
Birth of Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers in South Carolina
South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 26
Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers was employed in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 36
Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
1950
1950
Age 46
Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
1972
1972
Age 68
Death of Willie Mae MC Dowell Byers in Rock Hill
Rock Hill

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1904
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 46-19
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Rock Hill, York, Sou

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 46-19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 46-19

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Rock Hill, York, Sou

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Rock Hill
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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