Hi, I am a decendant of the Lyerla family from Union County, Illinois. My mother was Barbara Lyerla, par. Norman Velma Lyerla, par. Jacob Clara Lyerla from Jonesboro. I have in my possesion the family tree that dates recors and such to the first Lyerla that came to this country in the early 1700's and the crossing from the Virginia area. This includes wills and such..if interested, give me a email and I will send info how to obtain more. If you are a Lyerla, be proud. They have fought in every war this country has had from the beginning and have a strong heritage in Union County.