John Byers (abt. 1825 - 1847)

Born about 1825 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Died 31 Jan 1847 at about age 22 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

John Byers was born about 1825. He was the son of David Byers and his wife Jean Forrest.

In the 1841 census John Byers (age 15), Mason's Ap, was on George Street, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[1]

David Byers M 50 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jean Byers F 50 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Byers M 15 Mason's ap Dumfriesshire, Scotland

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTION: Annan Cemetery
Inscription In memory of Jean FORREST wife of David BYERS in Annan who died 13th December, 1843 aged 57 years. Also William their son who died in India 3rd of March, 1843 aged 21 years. And John their son who died 31st January, 1847 aged 22 years. Also Richard their son died in Corfu 26th May, 1853 aged 37 years. And the above David Byers who died 15th June 1854 aged 65.

Sources

1. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
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   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 May 2024)
   John Byers (15), Mason's ap, on George Street, Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.