Joel Byers

Living with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Oliphant, is Joel Byers, a retired farmer. He was born January 24, 1829, being the son of Jacob and Sarah (Young) Byers. He was reared on the farm and received his early education in the pioneer schools of the day.

In 1850 he was joined in marriage to Elizabeth Rainbolt, who departed this life in September, 1889. Mr. Byers came to Lawrence county in 1844, and 1847 to Greene county, settling on a farm in Jackson township, continuing until 1889, when he came to Bloomfield to make his home with his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Byers reared nine children -- JACOB, MARTHA, SARAH, JOHN M., WILLIAM D., MARY T., MANDA, JAMES W. and NANNIE. Mr. Byers stands well with the neighbors and friends. He takes active interest in politics, and affiliates with the Baptist church.

Biographical Memoirs of Greene County, Ind. With Reminiscences of Pioneer Days, Illustrated (1908, B. F. Bowen & Co. Indianapolis, Indiana) Vol.2 Pg.441-2 ;

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