Just for fun I decided to see how many times I could find published material about Port Byron that contained a spelling error. Much to my surprise, not only can I find such instances for our village here in NY, I can find the same for Port Byron, IL.
Many early works list us a Port Bryon!
Erie Canal Route
Annual Report of Social Welfare
Ever wonder what happened to that missing parcel of mail? Maybe it was sent to Port Bryon!
Lyon's Postal Guide
The one I enjoyed the most was from the Huguenot Society where the Haddens are listed as being from Port Bryon and Port Byran on the same page!
National Huguenot Society Bible Records
Look closely at the Laws of the State of New York about our village name
Act confirming the election of officers
Did you notice Port Bryon and then Port Byron?