This grave was originally in the Sterrett Cemetery behind the Sutton Dam. All 55 graves in the cemetery (No 1) were relocated by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1959/60 to the brand new Braxton County Memorial Cemetery prior to the completion of the Dam. The original site was submerged in the backwaters of the dam.

Hardesty's West Virginia Counties
Volume 3
Pg. 99

JOHN BYRNE is a son of John P. Byme. His mother, whose maiden name was Sabina C. Sterrett, died August 30, 1853.

He was born in Braxton County, February 9, 1848, and his wedded life began in this county September 16, 1873. On that date Frances C., daughter of Norman B. and Ruhama (Mollohan) Squires, became his wife. Her parents were natives of, and long residents in, this county, and she was here born, October 17, 1858. Her father enlisted in the Federal army, Company F, 10th West Virginia Infantry, May 3, 1862. He was wounded in the right leg, December 6, 1863, and received discharge on account of his wound. He died from its effects, after many years suffering, April 28, 1881.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne were born: Sabina C., June 20, 1874; Norman, August 5, 1875; Ella, February 12, 1877; John I'., October 17, 1878; Guy, February 16, 1880, died October 24th following; Charles M., June 28, 1881; Andrew, February 27, 1883 —all the living children are at home.

John Byme commenced his business career in 1871, engaging in a general mercantile business for six years, and then adding to it lumbering, both of which he is still carrying on. He owns five hundred acres of land on Elk river, which he is causing to be improved. In 1876 he was elected sheriff for the term of four years, entering upon his official duties January 1, 1877. In 1882 he became a member of the Masonic order.

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