Joseph Byers

Joseph Byers
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district
In office 1868–1870 Serving with Ephraim Albaugh, Noah Bowlus, R. P. T. Dutrow, Thomas G. Maynard, Charles F. Wenner
Preceded by	Henry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Succeeded by	Noah Bowlus, Henry R. Harris, John T. McCreery, J. Alfred Ritter, John B. Thomas, William White
Personal details
Born	March 1824 Carroll County, Maryland, U.S.
Died	April 11, 1898(1898-04-11) (aged 74) near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ellen Gilbert
Children	6
Occupation	Politician farmer

Joseph Byers (March 19, 1824 – April 11, 1898) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1868 to 1870.

Early life

Joseph Byers was born on March 19, 1824, in Carroll County, Maryland, to Margaret (née Dutterer) and Michael Byers.[1][2]

Career

Byers was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1868 to 1870.[3][4]

Byers was a director of the Emmitsburg Railroad Company.[3] He also worked as a farmer.[1]

Personal life

Byers married Ellen Gilbert. They had six children, George G., Jacob K., Margaret, Jeannette, Carrie Jane and Blanche M.[2][3]

Byers died on April 11, 1898, at his "Pleasant Farm" home near Emmitsburg.[1][3]

References

1. "Mr. Joseph Byers..." The Democratic Advocate. April 23, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Whedon, Nellie Woods (1947). Pouder and Everly Families of Maryland. p. 71. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Archive.org.
3. "Last evening aweek..." The Compiler. April 19, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 17, 2024.