Rhonda In the family of Hugh Boyd of Newberry Co., SC (ch 6/332) - whose family later moved to Sumter Co., AL - I have this entry:- W7 John Montgomery Boyd, b / /1816 ( , Newberry District, SC), d / /1880 ( ), died after 1880 in Texas, bu , town, county, Texas?, m 20/1/1837 (Church, town, Sumter Co., AL), Louisa Jane Moore, dau of Robert K and Theodosia (Ladocia) (nee Hamilton) Moore, b / /1823 (town, Greene Co.?, AL), d / /18xx ( , AL?), bu , AL?, and had issue:- m 2ndly 26/12/1867 (Church, town, Sumter Co., AL), Louisa L Holm, dau of and (nee ) Holm, b / /1823 ( town, county, state), d / /18xx ( ), bu , and had issue:- [Lived: , Texas ] [NEED FOOTNOTE # 10, 11, 12, & 13 FROM MARTHA] For Ladocia Hamilton's links to the Boyds, see Chapter 6/333. From E-mail from Charles Boyd of 18 July 2002 (see 6-334.doc) said that John Montgomery Boyd was married to Louisa Jane Moore was on 30 June 1838. Which is correct? In an Email to BOYD-L@rootsweb on 22 April 2004, Rhonda Raye, provided the following:- "This was written by an unknown ancestor:- John M Boyd born July 12, 1816 Louisa Jane Moore born Oct 18, 1823" This would give the dates of birth for both John and Louisa. It went onto say that John died 19 July 1884 but did not say where. I assume from the above comments that he died in Texas. From the dates of the children >From Judy Blaydoe's Email of 19 July 2002 to Mike Boyd, she said that John Clay Boyd (X4) father was "John Montgomery Boyd III b: 1816 in Abbeville Co, SC" and mother was "Louisa Jane Moore b: 1823 in Sumter Co., AL". [NOTE the different location for JMB's birth - Abbeville Co., SC and the use of "III" >From the above family and that outlined in Ch 6/334, W7 could not be the third John Montgomery Boyd. However he could be the third John Boyd, with V2 being the second and his grandfather (see ch 6/334 - T1?) being the third. Also note the different location for where Louisa Moore was born - Judy has Sumter Co, while Martha has Greene Co., AL] - Details, Lived in Sumter Co., AL until 18??, then moved to ???? County, Texas. He was a farmer. It would appear that Louisa Moore died in Sumter Co., AL, sometime between 1859 and 1869, as John's first child by his second wife was born in Sumter Co. AL in 1874. [need to look for Cemeteries near their farm to see if she can be found along with date of death. She might have died in 1861 during childbirth? ] Martha Stewart said in 1998 [see letter CB98103 ] that this John came to Sumter Co., AL in 1828. As he would have been only 12 years old, one would assume that he came with his parents. Therefore need to look at 1830 US Census for Sumter Co., AL to see what Boyds are also recorded in the Census. NEED TO SEE IF Mortuary Records FOR SUMTER CO ARE AVAILABLE. BOTH FOR NEAR THE FARM HE HAD AND IS SAID TO HAVE LOST AND WHERE HE IS LOCATED ON THE 1880 CENSUS OR ANY OTHER LOCATION BESIDES THE FARM. Sara Allen in an E-mail of 21 July 2002 said that she believed "Jane Dial (V2 above) brother John Dial married a Mary Montgomery. Both of their sons David Montgomery" [I HAVE ASKED SARA IF THE "DAVID" SHOULD BE JOHN ] 27/7/2002 However, I can't answer you question if there are two John Montgomery Boyd's in this Cemetery for you. I do recall that at Stone Mountain Games at Altantia, last year, I meet a lady who was part of this family (and I think came from this area). So can anyone on the list do a "look up" or know if there are two John Montgomery Boyd's buried there? Thank you Mike Boyd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rhonda" <rstarthistle@gmail.com> To: <boyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [BOYD] John Montgomery Boyd was Newberry to Meriwether Boyds > There is John Montgomery Boyd that married Louisa Jane Moore that is > buried > out there in Boyd, AL. Is there another John M Boyd that is older buried > there too? When I went to the cemetery a few years ago I didn't walk it > because I could not tell if it was private property or not and also > someone's dog had followed me down the long drive. Since I was by myself > in > the middle of nowhere with an unknown dog there too, I took a pic of the > gate and left. > > Rhonda > (Cartersville, GA) > > Message: 10 > Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:55 -0400 (EDT) > From: jodiek <jodiek444@aol.com> > Subject: Re: [BOYD] Newberry to Meriwether Boyds > To: boyd@rootsweb.com > > I meant to jump in last week but got busy and just didn't do it, but I > have > done a lot of research on some of these Boyds and would be happy to share > what I've found. I did several articles on the family of Robert H. Boyd > (son > of Hugh)who married (1) Chloeretta Gray, (2) Martha Osborne Wagner, and > (3) > Martha McRae. (All that is documented with court records and censuses.) I > also have proof that Rosanna, daughter of Hugh, married William Boyd, son > of > Robert and Rosannah Stewart Boyd. And, of course you know I believe > Rosanna > and William were first cousins. Not proved but lots of evidence. > > I also have a theory on Jeannett (Harper?) "Muffitt" Boyd which I would > like > to toss out for discussion. I believe Jeannette was married to the Moffett > second (after Hugh died) instead of before. That would make her Jeannette > Harper (?) Boyd Moffett. The questions come from Matthew Boyd's will where > he leaves part of his estate to the children of his half-brother, William > Moffett, who, if the general current info is correct, would be older than > Matthew. We don't know Matthew's year of birth but we do know that he was > the oldest son of Hugh and Jeanette (mentioned as such in Hugh's will). We > also know that Hugh's son, John Montgomery Boyd, was born in 1776, because > it is on his gravestone in Boyd, Alabama. Therefore, Matthew must have > been > born before 1776. Let's say he was born in 1774, going on the usual span > between children at that time. That means that William Moffett, the > half-brother, would be born before 1774 if Jeannette were married to the > Moffett before Hugh. (Are! > you still with me?) > > Annual returns dated 1837 on Matthew Boyd's estate names these children > and > says they are all "infants." (Matthew died in 1835 but made his will in > 1834.) > > Quoting a passage from Sandra Lee's book, "Newberry County, SC Equity > Records 1818-1844, Will Book M&N With Annual Returns, Will Book I, > Miscellaneous Annual Returns, ?1985 by Sandra J. Lee, page 132: BOX 22, > PACKAGE 4 > > "James Renwick, Adm. of Matthew Boyd dec vs Jacob Maffett and infants > Sarah, > Silas, Elizabeth, Margaret, Ann Emeline Maffet (Guardian Elijah Jenkins). > Bill for direction and relief. Filed 6 July 1837. > > "Matthew Boyd died in 1835 with LWT 3 Sept 1834 in which he left real > estate > and two negroes to "children of my half-brother William Maffet." At the > time > the will was written, William Maffet had three children ... Sarah, Silas, > and Elizabeth. Another child, Margaret, was born before Matthew Boyd died. > Ann Emeline Maffett was born after Matthew Boyd died. The court decided > all > the children would receive an equal share." > > Further research shows that Sarah (Ann) was born 26 Nov 1826 (gravestone > in > Texas); Silas and Elizabeth both had to be born before 1834, Margaret was > born between 1834 and 1835 (after the will but before Matthew died), and > Ann > Emeline was born after 1835 (after Matthew died). If their father, William > Maffett, sired them, and he was born in 1772 (or maybe before), then he > would be nearly 70 years old and not likely to be having young children. > However, if he was born AFTER Hugh died (after 1899), then he would be a > more reasonable age to be having young children. Not hard proof, but > certainly reason for doubt and cause to take another look. I think he was > more likely born about 1800. > > So ... thoughts anyone? > > Judy in Newnan, GA > > > > > > ==================== > Need to contact the Admin? Want to discuss an Admin Note? > Write me off list at Boyd-admin@rootsweb.com > ==================== > > Remember to trim your message before hitting send! > Check your email client's help file if directions are needed. > > ==================== > This list is set for replies to go to the list address Boyd@rootsweb.com > not just the author of the post. > ==================== > > Can't recall what the beginning of a thread was? Subscribe > mid-discussion? Visit the PUBLICLY VIEWABLE archives: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=boyd > > ==================== > Got an issue that is beyond the purview of this list? Write the Help Desk > for assistance http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ > Honor your fellow subscribers -- follow the Golden Rule! > > > > ______________________________________ > House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of > the Clan 2012 will be held in Woodland,CA, USA in conjunction with the > Sacramento Caledonian Club's 136th annual Sacramento Valley Scottish Games > & Festival in April 2012 (unofficial date April 28th and 29th -- to be > confirmed by the venue). Write AGM@clanboyd.org if you would be interested > in helping to plan it. > ____________________________________________________ > House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of > the Clan 2011 was a great success in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in conjunction > with The Highland Games and Celtic Gathering April 16-17, 2011. > _______________________________________ > Support the Fellowship Activities of the Clan. 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Thanks, Mike. You wrote "You had to pick the worst name to start your family with - John Boyd. I think this is the start of your family:- U1? John Boyd, bc / /1751 ( , Northern Ireland or Scotland?), d 12/11/1833 ( ), bu , m / /179x (church, town, county, etc), Mary ????, dau of and (nee ) ?????, bc / /1772 ( , Northern Ireland), d 28/10/1834 ( ), bu Tyrone Ditches Presbyterian Churchyard, , and had issue:-" You are correct about John Boyd not being a helpful name to research. There seems to have been John Boyds in every generation of my family. In any case, you have correctly identified the start of my Boyd line. It goes from the John Boyd that you identified through his son John who was born in Poyntzpass around 1803 and appears to have emigrated sometime in the mid-1830s. He had a daughter or two who appear to have been born in Ireland, a son John born in New York and a son James born in Canada. There was at least one other daughter. James was by 2g-grandfather. The son John who was born in New York spent all of his adult life in Troy, NY., where he worked as a harness maker. Son James was born near Guelph Ontario but he appears to have had a restless spirit in his younger days. He married in Macon GA just before the outbreak of the Civil War. By the end of the 1860s, he was back in Canada where he worked in various locations as a mechanic, sawmill owner and farmer. One of John's daughters was Sarah. She was born either in Ireland or Canada. She married a man named Langley who left her a widow at an early age. Her daughter Mary married a McLaughlin who also left her a young widow. In 1880, Sarah Langley, her father John Boyd and Mary McLaughlin and children were all living together in Troy, NY. John's daughter Elizabeth married an Enoch Copley. They lived for a time in Dundas Ontario and then in Troy NY. I believe that John also had a daughter Margaret who may have married a man named Harris but I can learn nothing about her. I have reasonable files on the movements and children of the rest. My 3g-grandfather John Boyd died in Troy NY in 1881. He had a brother (Isaac) who lived in Albany, NY and another brother (James) who remained in Ireland. He also had a sister (Elizabeth)who married a Heslip in Ireland and ended up in Minnesota and another sister (Jane) who married a Little in Ireland and ended up sheep farming in Australia. I was told that the brother James who stayed in Ireland had some connection with Antrim - either he or one of his sons left Poyntzpass and moved there. Perhaps he was connected to the Joseph in your other post, although I have not heard of a Joseph Boyd connected to this family. Cheers John Carey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jristow1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6831.3.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi - I'm also descended from a John McCaugherty/McCaherty/McCafferty/McCarty who was born in Ireland in 1800 and I have reason to believe he was from County Down, too, probably not too far from Downpatrick. Obviously not the same John, but perhaps related? There were several McCahertys (including John) that immigrated to St. Andrews, NB, Canada in the 1830s and at least two of them were from County Down (which is why I'm guessing he was too). I'm trying to piece together this family. I have lots of pieces and not a lot of glue. :-) Do you think there's a connection between your John and mine? Thanks, June Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Yep that is what his stone says- a surprise to me. It is here on findagrave http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=31283599&PIpi=19921443 Perhaps we'll meet at the Stone Mountain Highland games in Oct? Rhonda > > > Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:27:23 -0400 (EDT) > From: jodiek4 <jodiek444@aol.com> > Subject: Re: [BOYD] John Montgomery Boyd was (not) Newberry to > Meriwether Boyds > To: boyd <boyd@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: < > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Rhonda, > The John Montgomery Boyd I referred to, the son of Hugh and Jeannette > (spelled many ways) Boyd of Newberry, was born 1 Nov 1776 and died 4 Sep > 1854. He was married to Jennett (Jane) Dial. He is buried in the Boyd > Cemetery in Sumter County, AL, near Boyd, AL. He was never in Meriwether > County, GA. I have not personally been to the cemetery but was given the > information from someone who had, Liz and Ray Dial, of Temple, GA. Ray and I > are related through three lines ... Boyd, McWhorter and Payne. > > I was using John Montgomery's birth year as a measuring stick to determine > approximately when Matthew, his older brother, was born. There is also a > younger John Montgomery, the above J.M.'s son, who is said to have died in > Texas. I have not taken the Boyd line out in detail any farther than John > Montgomery the elder because it is a collateral line for me and they were > not in Georgia. I have sort of limited my boyd research to those who were in > Georgia at some time. The only other son of Hugh and Jeannette whose birth > year is known for sure is Robert H., Boyd, born in 1791 (from Bible records) > who died in Meriwether County. Rosanna Boyd Boyd, a daughter (who died in > Carroll County, GA), is a guesstimate of 1798, based on censuses. I have no > concrete birth year for Matthew, Jane (Campbell), or Hugh, the other > children of Hugh and Jeannette. >

Welcome to the Clan! Most of the books do not help most of us seekers for knowledge. There are just so many out there. But wonderful people will help you. Madora Boyd In a message dated 08/25/11 09:47:30 Pacific Daylight Time, john2boyd@live.co.uk writes: the book of Boyd´s that I have does not help me at all.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pboyd28 Surnames: Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/2227.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My name is Pat Boyd, I am investigating my late husband's family for my son Matt. Thomas Boyd of Edwardsburg, Ontario is one of his relatives. I am having much difficulty finding any historical information on him. I have found some things on his wife, Barabra Labonte Marriott. I have looked at many, many records maybe concerning his father William b1724. I think I have found the name of his wife Mary. please look at my family tree and would like your input on the information I think I found. The Boyds I am researching came to Michigan from Ontario. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Wow, Joe, thanks!! Judy Kilgore Sent from my iPhone On Aug 25, 2011, at 4:46 PM, "Joe Williams" <joewilliams6788@gmail.com> wrote: > John Boyd and Jeanette Dial have memorials at Find A Grave. > > There is a picture of their Tombstone and links to 5 of their children > > http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=21745&CScn=boyd&CScntr > y=4&CSst=3&CScnty=85& > > > Follow the link above to the Boyd Cemetery. Their memorial is on the first > page. > > Hope this helps. > . > > Joe Boyd Williams SRT > Sons of the Republic of Texas > Founder House of Boyd Society > Calhoun County, Texas Historical Commission > Cape Carancahua, Texas > > Whoever controls the debt, > CONTROLS > of the message > > > > > > > ==================== > Need to contact the Admin? Want to discuss an Admin Note? > Write me off list at Boyd-admin@rootsweb.com > ==================== > > Remember to trim your message before hitting send! > Check your email client's help file if directions are needed. > > ==================== > This list is set for replies to go to the list address Boyd@rootsweb.com not just the author of the post. > ==================== > > Can't recall what the beginning of a thread was? Subscribe mid-discussion? Visit the PUBLICLY VIEWABLE archives: > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=boyd > > ==================== > Got an issue that is beyond the purview of this list? Write the Help Desk for assistance http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ > Honor your fellow subscribers -- follow the Golden Rule! > > > > ______________________________________ > House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2012 will be held in Woodland,CA, USA in conjunction with the Sacramento Caledonian Club's 136th annual Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival in April 2012 (unofficial date April 28th and 29th -- to be confirmed by the venue). Write AGM@clanboyd.org if you would be interested in helping to plan it. > ____________________________________________________ > House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2011 was a great success in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in conjunction with The Highland Games and Celtic Gathering April 16-17, 2011. > _______________________________________ > Support the Fellowship Activities of the Clan. Join the House of Boyd Society! > http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/BOYD/2008-06/1212428046 > ______________________________________ > House of Boyd Society sends HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers. The Society would not be what it is without you! > ______________________________________ > > Want to contribute an article or query to the Dean Road? Contact Kevin McLachlan, Editor at Editor@clanboyd.org > > ==================== > Visit the House of Boyd Society Website http://www.clanboyd.org > ==================== > For Officers and other Contacts, see http://www.clanboyd.org/officers.shtml > > **************************** > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all my name is John William Boyd the year I was born is 1984 I was born in Northumberland. I´m trying to do my family tree and I can´t as my family members can´t remember much and the book of Boyd´s that I have does not help me at all.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichelleWilsonLigon Surnames: Wagner, Wagoner, Waggoner, Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6895.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm a researcher of both Boyds and Wagners. Do you happen to know the parents of Nancy Ann Wagner born abt 1780? Also, which part of Oklahoma, which decade? Some of my Virginia-born Boyd line wound up in Oklahoma, but I guess it was the trend at the time. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX Surnames: BOYD Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6898/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BOYD Walter - Vietnam Wall section 1W Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname. If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

John Boyd and Jeanette Dial have memorials at Find A Grave. There is a picture of their Tombstone and links to 5 of their children http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=21745&CScn=boyd&CScntr y=4&CSst=3&CScnty=85& Follow the link above to the Boyd Cemetery. Their memorial is on the first page. Hope this helps. . Joe Boyd Williams SRT Sons of the Republic of Texas Founder House of Boyd Society Calhoun County, Texas Historical Commission Cape Carancahua, Texas Whoever controls the debt, CONTROLS of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mickinwarracres Surnames: Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6895.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not that I've been able to find, Bob. The information I have which is pretty solid my family blood line came from the Carolina/Georgia area with Robert Boyd (1780-1835) and from there his decedent's traveled west to the Missouri/Nebraska area then to Oklahoma. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Rhonda, The John Montgomery Boyd I referred to, the son of Hugh and Jeannette (spelled many ways) Boyd of Newberry, was born 1 Nov 1776 and died 4 Sep 1854. He was married to Jennett (Jane) Dial. He is buried in the Boyd Cemetery in Sumter County, AL, near Boyd, AL. He was never in Meriwether County, GA. I have not personally been to the cemetery but was given the information from someone who had, Liz and Ray Dial, of Temple, GA. Ray and I are related through three lines ... Boyd, McWhorter and Payne. I was using John Montgomery's birth year as a measuring stick to determine approximately when Matthew, his older brother, was born. There is also a younger John Montgomery, the above J.M.'s son, who is said to have died in Texas. I have not taken the Boyd line out in detail any farther than John Montgomery the elder because it is a collateral line for me and they were not in Georgia. I have sort of limited my boyd research to those who were in Georgia at some time. The only other son of Hugh and Jeannette whose birth year is known for sure is Robert H., Boyd, born in 1791 (from Bible records) who died in Meriwether County. Rosanna Boyd Boyd, a daughter (who died in Carroll County, GA), is a guesstimate of 1798, based on censuses. I have no concrete birth year for Matthew, Jane (Campbell), or Hugh, the other children of Hugh and Jeannette. I have been out of the genealogy loop for several years because of health problems. This is the first summer since 2006 I haven't been on an operating table somewhere having something cut off, cut out, or rerouted. :-) Not funny, I know, but better to laugh about it than cry over something you have no control over. I know a lot more research has been done on this line since 2006. I'm just trying to add what I have done to the pile and to catch up on what I've missed. Any help will be appreciated. I do have many copies of court documents on Boyds in Meriwether County and I am willing to share that information. If Mike doesn't already have it, I know he can probably use it. Thanks, Judy Kilgore Newnan, GA -----Original Message----- From: Rhonda <rstarthistle@gmail.com> To: boyd <boyd@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thu, Aug 25, 2011 11:46 am Subject: Re: [BOYD] John Montgomery Boyd was Newberry to Meriwether Boyds There is John Montgomery Boyd that married Louisa Jane Moore that is buried out there in Boyd, AL. Is there another John M Boyd that is older buried there too? When I went to the cemetery a few years ago I didn't walk it because I could not tell if it was private property or not and also someone's dog had followed me down the long drive. Since I was by myself in the middle of nowhere with an unknown dog there too, I took a pic of the gate and left. Rhonda (Cartersville, GA) Message: 10 Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:55 -0400 (EDT) From: jodiek <jodiek444@aol.com> Subject: Re: [BOYD] Newberry to Meriwether Boyds To: boyd@rootsweb.com I meant to jump in last week but got busy and just didn't do it, but I have done a lot of research on some of these Boyds and would be happy to share what I've found. I did several articles on the family of Robert H. Boyd (son of Hugh)who married (1) Chloeretta Gray, (2) Martha Osborne Wagner, and (3) Martha McRae. (All that is documented with court records and censuses.) I also have proof that Rosanna, daughter of Hugh, married William Boyd, son of Robert and Rosannah Stewart Boyd. And, of course you know I believe Rosanna and William were first cousins. Not proved but lots of evidence. I also have a theory on Jeannett (Harper?) "Muffitt" Boyd which I would like to toss out for discussion. I believe Jeannette was married to the Moffett second (after Hugh died) instead of before. That would make her Jeannette Harper (?) Boyd Moffett. The questions come from Matthew Boyd's will where he leaves part of his estate to the children of his half-brother, William Moffett, who, if the general current info is correct, would be older than Matthew. We don't know Matthew's year of birth but we do know that he was the oldest son of Hugh and Jeanette (mentioned as such in Hugh's will). We also know that Hugh's son, John Montgomery Boyd, was born in 1776, because it is on his gravestone in Boyd, Alabama. Therefore, Matthew must have been born before 1776. Let's say he was born in 1774, going on the usual span between children at that time. That means that William Moffett, the half-brother, would be born before 1774 if Jeannette were married to the Moffett before Hugh. (Are! you still with me?) Annual returns dated 1837 on Matthew Boyd's estate names these children and says they are all "infants." (Matthew died in 1835 but made his will in 1834.) Quoting a passage from Sandra Lee's book, "Newberry County, SC Equity Records 1818-1844, Will Book M&N With Annual Returns, Will Book I, Miscellaneous Annual Returns, ?1985 by Sandra J. Lee, page 132: BOX 22, PACKAGE 4 "James Renwick, Adm. of Matthew Boyd dec vs Jacob Maffett and infants Sarah, Silas, Elizabeth, Margaret, Ann Emeline Maffet (Guardian Elijah Jenkins). Bill for direction and relief. Filed 6 July 1837. "Matthew Boyd died in 1835 with LWT 3 Sept 1834 in which he left real estate and two negroes to "children of my half-brother William Maffet." At the time the will was written, William Maffet had three children ... Sarah, Silas, and Elizabeth. Another child, Margaret, was born before Matthew Boyd died. Ann Emeline Maffett was born after Matthew Boyd died. The court decided all the children would receive an equal share." Further research shows that Sarah (Ann) was born 26 Nov 1826 (gravestone in Texas); Silas and Elizabeth both had to be born before 1834, Margaret was born between 1834 and 1835 (after the will but before Matthew died), and Ann Emeline was born after 1835 (after Matthew died). If their father, William Maffett, sired them, and he was born in 1772 (or maybe before), then he would be nearly 70 years old and not likely to be having young children. However, if he was born AFTER Hugh died (after 1899), then he would be a more reasonable age to be having young children. Not hard proof, but certainly reason for doubt and cause to take another look. I think he was more likely born about 1800. So ... thoughts anyone? Judy in Newnan, GA ==================== Need to contact the Admin? Want to discuss an Admin Note? Write me off list at Boyd-admin@rootsweb.com ==================== Remember to trim your message before hitting send! Check your email client's help file if directions are needed. ==================== This list is set for replies to go to the list address Boyd@rootsweb.com not just the author of the post. ==================== Can't recall what the beginning of a thread was? Subscribe mid-discussion? Visit the PUBLICLY VIEWABLE archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=boyd ==================== Got an issue that is beyond the purview of this list? Write the Help Desk for assistance http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ Honor your fellow subscribers -- follow the Golden Rule! ______________________________________ House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2012 will be held in Woodland,CA, USA in conjunction with the Sacramento Caledonian Club's 136th annual Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival in April 2012 (unofficial date April 28th and 29th -- to be confirmed by the venue). Write AGM@clanboyd.org if you would be interested in helping to plan it. ____________________________________________________ House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2011 was a great success in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in conjunction with The Highland Games and Celtic Gathering April 16-17, 2011. _______________________________________ Support the Fellowship Activities of the Clan. Join the House of Boyd Society! http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/BOYD/2008-06/1212428046 ______________________________________ House of Boyd Society sends HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers. The Society would not be what it is without you! ______________________________________ Want to contribute an article or query to the Dean Road? 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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robertepound Surnames: Boyt/Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6895.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am tracking back my gg grandfather, Kindred Boyt/Boyd, and his father James Boyt/Boyd. Kindred was born in Georgia in 1811. James was born around 1790-1795 possibly in Georgia or North Carolina. There were several Robert's downline from Kindred, it could have been a family name. Did any of your Robert's family move to Georgia, Alabama or Florida? Thanks, Bob Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Welcome John! By chance, have you meandered over from Facebook? Begin with telling us what you know and your cousins will help to get you started on your genealogical journey. You know names of your family ... mom/dad/brothers/sisters/aunts/uncles/grandparents and probably some rough dates. That may help to find a pattern. Yours Aye, Lauren Boyd List Admin On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM, John <john2boyd@live.co.uk> wrote: > Hi all my name is John William Boyd the year I was born is 1984 I was born in Northumberland. > I´m trying to do my family tree and I can´t as my family members can´t remember much and the book of Boyd´s that I have does not help me at all. > >

Dear Cousins: I received this message in my mail box this morning from the Texas Scottish Festival yahoo group. We never know who among us may be dealing with such issues... and who among us may silently not know they are! Be well. Take care, Lauren _________________________ Hi folks, September is prostate cancer awareness month. There's a movement afoot to increase that awareness by wearing the kilt at every opportunity and using the inevitable questions and conversations as a means to promote proactive screening for cancer. I think it's a great idea and hope all the guys out there not only wear their kilts and promote cancer screening, but also go get screened if you haven't already done so! For more information, go to: <http://www.kiltedtokickcancer.org/> Dean ____________________________

Actually, I re-subscribed to the list after making this post so if anyone wishes to reply you could do it via the list. My Boyd line goes via John Boyd from the Poyntzpass area of Armagh to the Hamilton-Dundas area of Canada and then to Troy, New York. John Carey -----Original Message----- From: boyd-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:boyd-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: August-24-11 3:14 PM To: BOYD@rootsweb.com Subject: [BOYD] Mossom Boyd - Canada This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_johnca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6896/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I acquired an item concerning the Mossom Boyd family of the Kawarthas before I knew that they were not connected to my Boyds. I would like to pass it on to a descendent of Mossom Boyd. If there are any on the list, I would appreciate hearing from you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ______________________________________ House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2012 will be held in Woodland,CA, USA in conjunction with the Sacramento Caledonian Club's 136th annual Sacramento Valley Scottish Games & Festival in April 2012 (unofficial date April 28th and 29th -- to be confirmed by the venue). Write AGM@clanboyd.org if you would be interested in helping to plan it. ____________________________________________________ House of Boyd Society's (HBS) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Gathering of the Clan 2011 was a great success in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA in conjunction with The Highland Games and Celtic Gathering April 16-17, 2011. _______________________________________ Support the Fellowship Activities of the Clan. Join the House of Boyd Society! http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/BOYD/2008-06/1212428046 ______________________________________ House of Boyd Society sends HUGE thank you to all of our volunteers. The Society would not be what it is without you! ______________________________________ Want to contribute an article or query to the Dean Road? Contact Kevin McLachlan, Editor at Editor@clanboyd.org ==================== Visit the House of Boyd Society Website http://www.clanboyd.org ==================== For Officers and other Contacts, see http://www.clanboyd.org/officers.shtml ==================== Most replies should go to the list, not just the author of the post. Make sure to include the list address Boyd@rootsweb.com ==================== Need to contact the Admin? Write me off list at Boyd-admin@rootsweb.com ==================== Can't recall what the beginning of a thread was? Subscribe mid-discussion? Visit the PUBLICLY VIEWABLE archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=boyd ==================== Got an issue that is beyond the purview of this list? Write the Help Desk for assistance http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ Honor your fellow subscribers -- follow the Golden Rule! **************************** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BOYD-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

There is John Montgomery Boyd that married Louisa Jane Moore that is buried out there in Boyd, AL. Is there another John M Boyd that is older buried there too? When I went to the cemetery a few years ago I didn't walk it because I could not tell if it was private property or not and also someone's dog had followed me down the long drive. Since I was by myself in the middle of nowhere with an unknown dog there too, I took a pic of the gate and left. Rhonda (Cartersville, GA) Message: 10 Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:31:55 -0400 (EDT) From: jodiek <jodiek444@aol.com> Subject: Re: [BOYD] Newberry to Meriwether Boyds To: boyd@rootsweb.com I meant to jump in last week but got busy and just didn't do it, but I have done a lot of research on some of these Boyds and would be happy to share what I've found. I did several articles on the family of Robert H. Boyd (son of Hugh)who married (1) Chloeretta Gray, (2) Martha Osborne Wagner, and (3) Martha McRae. (All that is documented with court records and censuses.) I also have proof that Rosanna, daughter of Hugh, married William Boyd, son of Robert and Rosannah Stewart Boyd. And, of course you know I believe Rosanna and William were first cousins. Not proved but lots of evidence. I also have a theory on Jeannett (Harper?) "Muffitt" Boyd which I would like to toss out for discussion. I believe Jeannette was married to the Moffett second (after Hugh died) instead of before. That would make her Jeannette Harper (?) Boyd Moffett. The questions come from Matthew Boyd's will where he leaves part of his estate to the children of his half-brother, William Moffett, who, if the general current info is correct, would be older than Matthew. We don't know Matthew's year of birth but we do know that he was the oldest son of Hugh and Jeanette (mentioned as such in Hugh's will). We also know that Hugh's son, John Montgomery Boyd, was born in 1776, because it is on his gravestone in Boyd, Alabama. Therefore, Matthew must have been born before 1776. Let's say he was born in 1774, going on the usual span between children at that time. That means that William Moffett, the half-brother, would be born before 1774 if Jeannette were married to the Moffett before Hugh. (Are! you still with me?) Annual returns dated 1837 on Matthew Boyd's estate names these children and says they are all "infants." (Matthew died in 1835 but made his will in 1834.) Quoting a passage from Sandra Lee's book, "Newberry County, SC Equity Records 1818-1844, Will Book M&N With Annual Returns, Will Book I, Miscellaneous Annual Returns, ?1985 by Sandra J. Lee, page 132: BOX 22, PACKAGE 4 "James Renwick, Adm. of Matthew Boyd dec vs Jacob Maffett and infants Sarah, Silas, Elizabeth, Margaret, Ann Emeline Maffet (Guardian Elijah Jenkins). Bill for direction and relief. Filed 6 July 1837. "Matthew Boyd died in 1835 with LWT 3 Sept 1834 in which he left real estate and two negroes to "children of my half-brother William Maffet." At the time the will was written, William Maffet had three children ... Sarah, Silas, and Elizabeth. Another child, Margaret, was born before Matthew Boyd died. Ann Emeline Maffett was born after Matthew Boyd died. The court decided all the children would receive an equal share." Further research shows that Sarah (Ann) was born 26 Nov 1826 (gravestone in Texas); Silas and Elizabeth both had to be born before 1834, Margaret was born between 1834 and 1835 (after the will but before Matthew died), and Ann Emeline was born after 1835 (after Matthew died). If their father, William Maffett, sired them, and he was born in 1772 (or maybe before), then he would be nearly 70 years old and not likely to be having young children. However, if he was born AFTER Hugh died (after 1899), then he would be a more reasonable age to be having young children. Not hard proof, but certainly reason for doubt and cause to take another look. I think he was more likely born about 1800. So ... thoughts anyone? Judy in Newnan, GA

Dear Cousins: Most people will receive copies of the messages they send to the lists at Rootsweb.com There are some email clients, such as Gmail, that do not put copies of messages sent to yourself in your in box. You have a copy in your sent box and can check against the archives to see if your post is there as well. <http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index?list=boyd> When someone replies to your message, a gmail account will show your original message and the reply in a conversation that WILL show in your in-box. This is a gmail function, not a Rootsweb setting. If your message does not appear in the archives, please contact the admin <Boyd-Admin@rootsweb.com> before re-posting your message. There is sometimes a delay at the server. If there's another issue at hand, the admin may be able to assist you in trouble-shooting it so it may be resolved. Yours Aye, Lauren Boyd List Admin Boyd-Admin@rootsweb.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_johnca Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/6896/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I acquired an item concerning the Mossom Boyd family of the Kawarthas before I knew that they were not connected to my Boyds. I would like to pass it on to a descendent of Mossom Boyd. If there are any on the list, I would appreciate hearing from you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.