This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: edwirvin Surnames: Boyd Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.boyd/7228/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From Bedford county, Virginia, Court Order Book 6, page 139. " At a Court held Feb 23, 1778, Elizabeth Boyd, wife of James Boyd, a soldier in the service of the United States, allowed 15 pounds for the support of her and her family for one year which is ordered to be certified to the Treasurer." end quote. Does anyone know who this James Boyd could be? Who his father was? Where he came from? How about his wife Elizabeth? What was her maiden name? Note the mention of "her and her family." Were there children? Also note the reference to James being in the "service of the United States." This may infer service in the Continental Line. Which Regiment? This James does not quite fit with the other Boyds in Bedford. Any help out there? Edwin 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>