Re: Joseph John Byers-More Information
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In reply to:
Joseph John Byers b abt 1846 d 1898 Nebr
7/07/01
I have found several genealogy sites which show Joseph as being born in England.However, my cousin Julie Byers-Smith reports the following:
"In August of 1992, I went to the NE State Historical Society.So far I have only ascertained the following: Joseph Byers was 34 in 1880; born in Indiana; listed as a farm laborer; his father was born in Louisiana; his mother was born in Kentucky. The father's place of birth was very difficult to read; the staff person at the Historical Society and the lady sitting next to me (who seemed very knowledgeable) both agreed with me that it said Louisiana, but the lady also said that it was unusual (being born in Louisiana).She thought that it may have meant his port of entry."
A little progress but still not concrete.
Warren Franson