Re: James Dawson
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In reply to:
James Dawson
William Byers 8/31/08
Hi William; Margaret Byers was born in Polaski Co., PA. the daughter of William Byers and Ann Larimer. She married James Dawson b. 1806 from Pigeon Creek, Washington Co., PA and had the following children, Harvey b.1934, James b.1836, Ester Jane b.08/13/1843, Calvin b, 1850, Julia b.May 1834(died young), John Wiley b. 04/13/1841, Matthew b. 1840. Peg was also the niece of Samuel Hawkins Byers who was on General Shermans staff and wrote the popular song "Shermans March to the Sea"