Born Apr 1872 in [Cessna Twp., Hardin Co.], Ohio
Died 1957 in [Monroe Co., Michigan]

Farmer, 1900; Farmer-General Farm, 1910; Laborer-Automobile Comp., 1920; Trucker-Coal Company, 1930

Married 10 Nov 1898 in Monroe Twp., Monroe Co., Michigan to Josephine Driggett
Daughter of Levi Driggett and Rebecca Elizabeth Williams
Born 20 Aug 1884 in Huron Twp., Wayne Co., Michigan
Died 1927 in [Monroe Co., Michigan]

To them was born:

Name	Sex	Birth	Death	Spouse/Partner
LeRoy Lew Byers	M	28 Sep 1898	18 Dec 1968	.

Son of Jacob M and Mary J (Sutton) Byers, of Pennsylvania and New York.
Samuel's age in the census records: in 1880, age 9; in 1900, age 28 (b. Apr 1872); in 1910, age 37; in 1920, age 46.
Samuel was first married to Lorena Griner. They were the parents of Louella, b. Apr 1891, and Myrtie, b. Jul 1893.
In 1910 Samuel owned a farm, subject to a mortgage.
In 1930 Samuel was reported to be a widower.
In 1930 owned a house valued at $1500.
Samuel was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Petersburg, Michigan:
"Byers / Grandfather / Samuel I / 1870 - 1957" [Tombstone photo].

1880 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., Bedford Twp., E.D. 82, Page No. 14B [=320 verso], 58-62, 29 Jun 1880
1900 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., Summerfield Twp., Petersburg, E.D. 82, Sheet No. 14B [=320 verso], 328-334, 29 Jun 1900
1910 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., Summerfield Twp., E.D. 109, Sheet No. 3B [=269 verso], 47-47, 23 & 25 Apr 1910
1920 - U.S. Census, Ohio, Lucas Co., Toledo, Ward 8, E.D. 109, Sheet No. 12A [=48], 229-278, 1303 Grand Ave., 13 Jan 1920
1930 - U.S. Census, Michigan, Monroe Co., Dundee Twp., Dundee (Village), E.D. 58-7, Sheet No. 7B [=105 verso], 203-213, 205 Cass St., 11 Apr 1930