James William BYERS was b. 13 Apr 1870 in Orange Co., IN to parents John
William BYERS (1834-1918) and Hester J. THOMPSON (1846-1893 - dau of John David
THOMPSON and Mary BARNHILL). James was one of 12 children born to this couple
including, Earnest L.; Mary Jane; James William; John Thomas; Eliza Eleanor;
Minnie T.; Charles Elmer; George Bert Allamander; Laura Emaline; Grover C.;
Elvin Boone; and Thurman Earl BYERS, all born between 1865 and 1888. James
married Virginia Elizabeth GLADISH or GLADDISH (1871-1950). James died 14 Feb
1921 in Claremont, IL and is buried in the White River Chapel Cemetery in
Bowman, IN. Virginia was b. Sept 1871 in Pike Co., IN to parents Elijah O.
GLADISH (1849-1942) and Suzannah or Susannah "Susan" BURKHART (1852-1911).
Virginia was one of three children born to this couple including Virginia
Elizabeth; Lydia Margaret; and Roxie Ethel GLADISH, all born between 1871 and
1886. Virginia died 4 May 1950 in Vincennes, IN and is buried along with her
husband in Bowman, IN. The couple had two children including Austin and Roxie
Irene BYERS (1905-1995). Austin Norveil BYERS was b. 26 Sept 1896 in Lawrence
Co., IL and married Myrtle J. ATKINS (1896-1986 - dau of Adam ATKINS and Daisy
STOLTZ) on 29 Nov 1916 in Richland, IL and together they had four children
including, Lawrence Dale; Lowell Morris; Eva "Fern" BYERS (1937-2013) and one
additional child all born between 1920 and 1937.
Austin died 18 Mar 1953
in Illinois and is buried in the Antioch Cemetery in Claremont, IL. Austin's son
Lawrence Dale born 10 Oct 1920 in IN, died 27 May 1932 in Claremont, IL at the
age of 11 years.
I've "rescued" an old photograph of James William BYERS
(1870-1921), his son Austin Norviel BYERS (1896-1953), and his wife Virginia
Elizabeth GLADISH BYERS (1871-1950). The photograph appears to have been taken
in the late 1890's or early 1900's. Austin appears to be about 4 years old at
the time and his parents in their 20's or 30's. Based on limited research I was
able to locate the information regarding the family. I am hoping to locate
someone from this BYERS Family so that the photograph can be returned to the
care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who
might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley Cardiel
cardiels@comcast.net
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