Plumas County Biographies

James D. Byers

Transcribed by Craig Hahn, Dec. 2004 

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 was the second sheriff of Plumas county. He came from the state of Ohio, and 
early engaged in quartz-mining at Jamison creek, being one of the company known 
as the Washington or Seventy-six. He was elected, in the fall of 1855, to fill 
the vacancy caused by the absconding of Sheriff Sharpe, and in 1856 he was again 
a candidate for the office, and defeated R. C. Chambers, running on the 
know-nothing ticket. Byers served until the fall of 1858, when he was succeeded 
by R. C. Chambers, the democratic candidate. Mr. Byers made a very active and 
efficient officer. He has always been a dealer in cattle, and has become quite 
wealthy in the business. Most of the property he had acquired during his sojourn 
at Quincy was destroyed in the fire of 1861. He has resided in Lassen county 
many years, and is a rich old bachelor. 
 
Illustrated History of Plumas, Lassen & Sierra Counties, with California from 
1513 to 1850. – Fariss and Smith, San Francisco,  1882. p 186