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.

Joseph Byers
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1868–1870
Preceded byHenry Baker, Upton Buhrman, Thomas Gorsuch, John L. Linthicum, John R. Rouzer, John A. Steiner
Succeeded byNoah Bowlus, Henry R. Harris, John T. McCreery, J. Alfred Ritter, John B. Thomas, William White
Personal details
BornMarch 1824
Carroll County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1898(1898-04-11) (aged 74)
near Emmitsburg, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEllen Gilbert
Children6
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer

Early life

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

Career

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c "Mr. Joseph Byers..." The Democratic Advocate. April 23, 1898. p. 3. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ a b Whedon, Nellie Woods (1947). Pouder and Everly Families of Maryland. p. 71. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Archive.org. 
  3. ^ a b c d "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.