Person:Frank Byars (1)

Biography

F. M. BYARS was born in Todd County, Ky., January 18, 1847, and is a son of T. A. and Harriet (Eddington) Byars; the former born May 5, 1816, the latter born September 10, 1828, and died in 1854. They were both natives of Todd County, Ky. T. A. Byars was reared and educated in Todd County, Ky. His father emigrated from Albemarle County, Va., to Kentucky; about the time of the organization of Christian County, he settled in what is now Todd County, near Hadensville. T. A. Byars was married about 1840. Four children were added to this union, of whom F. M. was the second. Both he and wife were devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. F. M. Byars, the subject of our sketch, received a good education in his youth; he remained with his parents until December 28, 1869, when he was married to Miss Nannie, daughter of I. R. and S. A. Jefferson and sister of the Honorable Dr. Jefferson. She is a native of Todd County, born October 3, 1847; her parents and grandparents were natives of Virginia. Six children bless their union: Jennie, born November 13, 1871; Alexander T., born October 28, 1873; Wirt, born May 22, 1876; died September 10, 1876; Nannie, born April 17, 1877; Manie, born March 20, 1879; Frank M., born August 15, 1881. Mr. Byars follows the quiet but industrious life of a farmer; in 1870 he settled on the farm on which he now lives; it consists of 300 acres, 250 of which are under a high state of cultivation. It is located one and one-half miles from Elkton, on the Trenton road. Mr. Byars and lady are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and one of the leading families of the county.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Battle, J.H., and W.H. Perrin. Counties of Todd and Christian, Kentucky: historical and biographical. (Chicago: F.A. Battey, 1884).

   Biography transcribed above; also mentioned in profile of [[Person:Baxter Porter (1)}Baxter Porter]]: "...in the early
   part of 1839 his parents removed to Todd County, settling on the farm now [1884] owned and occupied by F. M. Byars."

2. ↑ Todd, Kentucky, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Trenton, p. 458A.

   Frank Byars 24, KY, Nannie 25 KY, in household of Wm A Chestnut, all farmers.

3. ↑ Todd, Kentucky, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Elkton, p. 159D.

   Frank M. Byars 38 KY; Nannie 32 KY; Fannie 8 KY; Sandy 6; Nannie 3; Mamie 1; Sarah Jefferson 70 VA (motL); Sue Jefferson 34 KY (sisL); Sally Simms 35; Mattie Sims 3; Fanny Snapp 12; Lizzie Hansfield 16; John Chandler 22; Tube Chandler 18 (all others servants and laborers).

4. ↑ Christian, Kentucky, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Hopkinsville, p. 6A.

   Frank M. Byars Jan 1847, m. 29 yrs, tobacconist, b. KY, par b. KY; Nannie Oct 1847 KY, par KY, 7 kids, 5 living; Jinnie Nov 1875 KY (dau); Sandy (son) Oct 1877 KY, salesman, Nanie Apr 1880 KY; Frank Aug 1884, Mamie Nov 1882.

5. ↑ Christian, Kentucky, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule
   Hopkinsville Ward 2, Dist. 3, p. 5B.

   Frank Byars 60 KY wd, par KY, 6 kids, 5 living; Jinnie (dau) 34 Ky; Sandy (son) 32 K; Nanie 30 KY; Frank 22 KY; Hugh Rodman 31 KY (boarder), Caroline 28 KY (servant?).

6.   State of Kentucky. Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.

   Not listed under Frank or F.M. Byers or Byars.