Myers - Byron
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana 23 August 1951
Byron F, son Levi and Mary Ellen Welch Myers was born on Jan 20, 1864. In November of the same year his father died. Byron received his early education in the Steam Corner shcool and later attended Ladoga Normal. When nine, his mother married Dr. E.M. Fine who became the only father he ever knew. He remained in the home until June 9,1889 when he was married to Elizabeth Pevler. To this union two sons were born, Herman and Earl. Byron was a modest man, conservative but never far from right in either judgement or attitude. His greatest joy was found in his home and family. His friends who drove down 41 will miss Myesrs on the front porch. He leaves to mourn his departure, the wife, two sons, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, one half bro, Harry N. Fine, attorney of Crawfordsville and one niece Mary Ellen Blaf, Chicago, besides other relatives and friends. - transcribed by kbz
Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review Aug 15, 1951 p2
Veedersburg -- Byron F. Myers, a lifelong resident of the Veedersburg community died at 11:20 o'clock Tuesday night at his farm home, 4 miles south of here. He had been ill 3 weeks with a heart ailment. Born January 20, 1864, Mr. Myers was the son of Levi and Mary E. Welch Myers. He married Elizabeth Peveler June 9, 1889. He had engaged in farming most of his life. Surviving are the widow; two sons, Carl and Herman Myers, both of Veedersburg; a half brother, Harry N. Fine, Crawfordsville attorney; 7 grandchildren and 16 greats. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Fishero Funeral Home in Veedersburg. Burial will be at Bonebrake Cemtery, Rev. Leslie Smith will officiate. - transcribed by kbz