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Death at Andersonville Prison
William N. Byerly, born around 1832 in Knox County, Tennessee to Michael and Sarah Smith Byerly, moved with his wife and five children before the Civil War to Rhea County, Tennessee. Like many East Tennesseans, he supported the Union and … Continue reading
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Civil War Southern Claims Commision Cases
The Southerners who opposed the Civil War came from all social, economic and racial classes. In East Tennessee many voted strongly against secession with the area being a hot bed for Union activity throughout the war. The nature of the … Continue reading
Father and Son in the Revolutionary War
When most think about the American Revolution and what part their ancestor played in the war, most probably think of a patriot set on freeing America from the British. But that is a misconception. While, yes, there were many who … Continue reading
Two Caspers, Two Families
Many researchers of the Byerley family have long confused the two Casper Byerley’s and at one time I was among them, believing that my ancestor first migrated to Pennsylvania and then on to South Carolina. I ignored some important information … Continue reading