Allen and Sarah Byrd In the river lands of Logan County, the experiences of enslaved people and their descendants are often overlooked by historians and researchers. The story of Allen and Sarah Byrd provides a clear account of their lives and contributions in the area. Allen Byrd was born around 1815–1819 in Arkansas and was enslaved on the Titsworth Plantation near Roseville. His mother had been brought from Kentucky by the Titsworth family, early white settlers who operate