This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Calut Surnames: Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/7226/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on John William Boyd son of Butler James Boyd 1790 - 1856 and Ann Adams Boyd 1807 - 189 A family member posted this on Ancestry.com but I have not been able to confirm the details. Personal knowledge of Priscilla Seymour BIRCUMSHAW McHann. "John Boyd joined the English Army and went to East or West Indies. He contracted yellow fever and was recovering wnd went out to shoot crocodiles. He had a backset and died. Ann wanted him to bring her a parrot." Interview with Priscilla McHann of California in 1966. 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. <br>