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     James Boyd was born circa 1810 at Ireland 1880 census indicates 1812.^1,2 He was the son of (?) Boyd. James Boyd lived between 1850 and 1870 at Raisin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI, Lived close to Robert Boyd, born ca.1807, whom I presume was a brother. DLB 2014.^1,3 He married Nancy (?) after 13 August 1850.¹

     James Boyd was born circa 1853 at Lenawee Co. (probably), MI.¹ He was the son of Darius Boyd and Margaret (?)¹

     James Boyd was born circa 1851 at Lenawee Co., MI.¹ He was the son of William J. Boyd and Mary Ann Neely.¹

     James Boyd was born in 1858 at Ireland.¹ He was the son of James L. Boyd and Margaret (?)¹ James Boyd lived in 1880 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, Living with the Thomas and Margaret Boyd family, listed as "nephew".²

     James Boyd was born in 1833 at Spring Mount Townland, County Antrim, Ireland. He was the son of James Boyd and Jane (?) James Boyd married Matilda Neely, daughter of James Neely and Mary Agnes Baird, on 9 August 1856 at Lenawee Co., MI. James Boyd lived in 1860 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI.¹ He lived in 1870 at Franklin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.² He lived in June 1880 at Franklin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.³ He died on 28 September 1895 at Britton, Lenawee Co., MI. He was buried in October 1895 at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI.

     James A. Boyd was born circa 1857 at Lenawee Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of James Boyd and Nancy (?)¹

     James Craig Boyd was also known as "Jay". He was born on 23 December 1872 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of David Lindsey Boyd and Margaret Craig. James Craig Boyd married Mabel May Shirer, daughter of William Walter Shirer and Caroline M. Triem, on 17 November 1896 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Ceremony by Rev. A. K. Knox. James Craig Boyd lived on 2 January 1920 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, traveling salesman.¹ He lived on 22 April 1930 at 900 10th Street, Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, census p.23A. He married Fanny Duren, daughter of Charles McKeen Duren and Gertrude Eliza Whiting, after April 1940, Jay and Fanny were both single as of the 1940 census. James Craig Boyd died on 4 June 1943 at Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, at age 70

Obituary -- The Courier, Waterloo, Iowa; Monday, 7 JUN 1943, p.8 (Newspapers.com):

J. C. Boyd Dies in Eldora Hospital

Eldora, Ia. – J. C. Boyd, well-known business man and manager of the Lovell-Denniston Lumber Company, died Saturday evening in the Memorial hospital after a two-weeks illness.

The Boyd family came to Eldora 21 years ago from Mt. Vernon, where Mr. Boyd was born and reared. He attended Cornell college. Before coming to Eldora, Mr. Boyd was a salesman for Hunting and Williams in in that capacity had a large acquaintance among Iowa lumber dealers.

He was twice married. The first Mrs. Boyd was Mabel Shirer of Mt. Vernon, formerly of La Porte City. Four sons were born of this union. They are Donald S. (sic) Boyd, manufacturing engineer of Elyria, O; R. Craig Boyd, chemical engineer of Louisville, Ky; William Boyd, Cedar Falls, and J. Richard Boyd, Waterloo.

A niece, Margot Francis, employed by Sears, Roebuck of Chicago, was reared in the Boyd home. There are seven grandchildren. Mrs. Boyd died four years ago.

In July, 1941 he was married to Miss Fanny Duren, Eldora, who survives him.

He was a member of the Congregational church, a member of the Rotary and Community clubs and active in all civic affairs.

Funeral services have not been definitely made, awaiting the arrival of the family. Burial will take place at Mt. Vernon.

He was buried in June 1943 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial #142292693. Occupation: Worked in the lumber company originally owned by Thomas Craig and later by Jay's father David Boyd. Sold the family lumber business in Mt. Vernon and took a position as a lumber business manager at Eldora, Iowa, about 1919.
Note: Refurbished the melodian which was found in his mother-in-law's carriage house.

     James Ellis Boyd was born on 21 October 1889 at Stafford Co., KS, 1900 census shows 1890.¹ He was the son of Robert Ellis Boyd and Agnes McFarland.¹ James Ellis Boyd married Ruth P. Strome, daughter of Jacob T. Strome and Caroline Hill.² James Ellis Boyd lived on 17 January 1920 at West Palisade, Mesa Co., CO, next door to his cousin James Morford's farm, working there.³ He lived on 21 April 1930 at 229 North Sycamore, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Fireman in a sugar mill.⁴ He lived on 22 April 1940 at 615 West Oak Street, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.² He died on 24 June 1957 at San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 67. He was buried in June 1957 at Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA, Findagrave #39903182.

     James Boyd Jr. was born at Mecklenburg Co., VA. He was the son of James Boyd and Lucy Anne Lyne. James Boyd Jr. died at Mecklenburg Co., VA, died as a youngster when thrown violently by his horse.

     James L. Boyd was born on 22 December 1822 at County Antrim, Ireland.¹ He was the son of William John Boyd and Jane Preston. James L. Boyd married Margaret (?).¹ James L. Boyd immigrated in 1867; per son David's later census info. He lived in 1880 at Raisin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI, A grandson, Robert P. Jones (last name not clear -- could be something else) was living in the household. This would have been a son of either Nancy or Mary.² He died on 28 December 1897 at Raisin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI, at age 75.

     James M. Boyd was born circa 1856 at Livingston Co. (probably), NY.¹ He was the son of Thomas James Boyd and Violet Moore.¹ James M. Boyd lived in 1878 at Geneseo, Livingston Co., NY, per marriage record. Occupation: Blacksmith, per marriage record in 1878. He married Adaline Augusta Cleveland, daughter of Jerome Cleveland and Melissa Sherman, on 8 August 1878 at Tecumseh, Lenawee Co., MI, Ceremony by Rev. A. J. Bigelow.
Note: Addie was listed with daughter Lina in her parents' home in the 1880 census. I have found no indication of the fate of James M. Boyd after the birth of Lina -- there are no matching James Boyd burials in Lenawee County, as per Findagrave.com. DLB 2018.

     James P. Boyd was born circa 1821 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Sylvania L. McGovern on 20 September 1855 at Macon Co., IL. Occupation: Attorney in 1860 at Decatur, Macon Co., IL.¹ James P. Boyd died before July 1870 at Decatur, Macon Co., IL.

     James Richard Boyd was born on 8 March 1926 at Ames, Story Co., IA. He was the son of Donald Lindsey Boyd and Leona Ardys Munsinger. James Richard Boyd died on 5 December 2012 at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Lucas Co., OH, at age 86 Obituary:

James Richard Boyd

James R. Boyd was born March 8, 1926 at Ames, Iowa to Donald L. and Leona Ardys (Munsinger) Boyd, and passed away December 5, 2012 at Sylvania, Ohio. Following graduation from Elyria High School in 1944, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served our country in World War II, including the occupation of Japan. Jim was fluent in German which proved useful in his military experience. After receiving his honorable discharge in May, 1946, Jim enrolled in the College of Engineering at the University of Toledo where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1950. Jim worked as an engineer, inventor, and consultant, enjoyed making older cars run again, and was a licensed amateur radio operator living in the Sylvania and Toledo area most of his life. Predeceased by his parents and brother Donald Boyd, Jr., surviving Jim are his sister-in-law Olive Boyd of New Carlisle, Ohio, six nieces and nephews and their families, and many friends. Arrangements are in the care of Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania. He was cremated in December 2012 at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, and his ashes were buried alongside his father at Ottawa Hills Cemetery.

     James Richard Boyd was also known as "Dick". He was born on 28 June 1910 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of James Craig Boyd and Mabel May Shirer. James Richard Boyd married Marguerite Kennedy, daughter of Matthew Daniel Kennedy and Maribel Race, on 26 October 1935 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. James Richard Boyd died on 6 October 1994 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, at age 84 dates per SSDI.

     James Wayne Boyd was born on 17 June 1918 at Colorado.¹ He was the son of James Ellis Boyd and Ruth P. Strome.¹ James Wayne Boyd lived on 22 April 1940 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, living in parents' household. He died on 15 September 1988 at San Joaquin Co., CA, at age 70. He was buried in September 1988 at Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA, Findagrave #180556768.

     Jane Boyd was born circa 1846 at Lenawee Co. (probably), MI.¹ She was the daughter of Darius Boyd and Margaret (?)¹

     Jane Boyd was also known as "Jenny".² She was born circa 1861 at Raisin Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of James Boyd and Nancy (?)¹

     Jane Boyd was born circa 1865 at Calhoun Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of David Boyd and Mary Hastings.¹

     Jane Boyd was born circa 1828 at Spring Mount Townland (probably), County Antrim, Ireland, Marriage record shows her age 24 in December 1853. Death record shows her age 75 in May 1895. Probably the marriage record was more accurate. DLB 2015. She was the daughter of James Boyd and Jane (?) Jane Boyd married Robert Boyd, son of David Boyd, on 21 December 1853 at Clough Presbyterian Church, Clough, County Antrim, Ireland, Ceremony by Rev. John Hall. Jane Boyd died on 11 May 1895 at Ballynamaddy, County Antrim, Ireland.

     John Boyd was born in January 1830 at Ireland.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Boyd Jr. and Jane Kyle. John Boyd married Margaret (?) before August 1860.¹ John Boyd lived in 1870 at Macon Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.³ He lived in June 1880 at Macon Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.⁴ He married Nancy S. (?) circa 1895, no children to this marriage.² John Boyd lived in June 1900 at Macon Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.² He died before April 1910 at Macon Twp., Lenawee Co., MI.
Note: Sibling relationships between John, David, and William Boyd is based on Evander Boyd being listed as "nephew" in the John Boyd household, 1900 census. DLB 2014.¹

     John Boyd was born circa 1869 at Lenawee Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Charles Boyd and Ann (?)^1,2

     John Boyd was born in 1816 at Carter Co., TN. He married Nancy Ann McGarry. John Boyd died in 1879.

     John L. Boyd was born in September 1875 at Lenawee or Calhoun Co. (probably), MI.^1,2 He was the son of William K. Boyd and Margaret T. Hastings.¹ John L. Boyd married Cora Geiger, daughter of Oliver Geiger and Emeline (?), circa 1900, No children.² John L. Boyd lived in June 1900 at Sheridan Twp., Calhoun Co., MI.² He lived in January 1920 at Albion, Calhoun Co., MI.³

     John R. Boyd was born in February 1856 at Lenawee or Calhoun Co., MI.^1,2 He was the son of David Boyd and Mary Hastings.¹ John R. Boyd married E. Maude (?) circa 1902.³ John R. Boyd lived in January 1920 at 117 Austin Avenue, Albion, Calhoun Co., MI.⁴

     Joseph Boyd was born circa 1840 at Ireland.¹ He was the son of William Boyd and Margaret (?)¹

     Joseph Ellis Boyd was born circa 1821 at Westmoreland Co., PA.^1,2 He was the son of Robert A. Boyd and Hannah (?) Joseph Ellis Boyd married Elizabeth Smyth, daughter of Jeremiah Smyth and Nancy Ann McElhenny, on 7 August 1844 at Linn Co., IA. Joseph Ellis Boyd died on 29 June 1867 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. He was buried in July 1867 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.

     Josephine Cora Boyd was born circa 1909 at Homer, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Evander Hastings Boyd and Lydia T. Morton.¹
Note: Unmarried as of 1940 census, Albion.

     Julia A. Boyd was born on 2 September 1846 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Boyd and Frances Rees.³ Julia A. Boyd married Benjamin F. Romspert. Julia A. Boyd died on 25 October 1910 at Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 64. She was buried in October 1910 at Byron Cemetery, Bath Twp., Greene Co., OH.

     Kenneth Livingstone Boyd was born on 15 April 1913 at Seattle, King Co., WA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Boyd and Celia Anna Weidenbach.¹ Kenneth Livingstone Boyd lived on 12 April 1940 at 2407 North 44th Street, Seattle, King Co., WA, Occupation: Clerk at motor company, living with parents.¹ He lived in 1983 at Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. He died on 7 October 1993 at Snohomish Co., WA, at age 80 Dates per SSDI, last residence Edmonds.

     Lawrence W. Boyd was born circa 1922 at Calhoun Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Harold E. Boyd and Lena F (?)¹