Search billions of records on Ancestry.com

  Clan Boyd International

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 67  page 220
          Mrs. Laura Fowler St. Clair.
          DAR ID Number: 66603
          Born in Clark County, Iowa.
          Wife of F. E. E. St. Clair, M. D.
          Descendant of Sergt. James Abram.
          Daughter of Philip Leffer Fowler (1845-71), and Margaret McKee (b. 1853), his wife.
          Granddaughter of William A. McKee (b. 1820), and Amy Griffith (b. 1923), his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of John McKee and Margaret Abram, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of James Abram and Eleanor Brisbon, his wife.
          James Abram, served, 1777, as sergeant in Capt. Robert McCurdy's company, 7th battalion, Lancaster
          County militia, under Col. George Boyd. He was born in Ireland; died in Allegheny County, Pa.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 67  page 226
          Mrs. Lena Collins Shenck.
          DAR ID Number: 66622
          Born in Saline County, Kans.
          Wife of S. K. Shenck.
          Descendant of John Collins and of Thompson Burdick.
          Daughter of Sylvester Wellington Collins (1837-1900) and Sophia Boyd (1845-96), his wife, m. 1867.
          Granddaughter of Oliver Collins (1805-65) and Sarah Noel (1806-76), his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of John Collins (1771-1841) and Lucy Burdick (1779-1833). his wife, m. 1796.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Collins and Mary Elizabeth Smith, his wife; Thompson Burdick and Tabitha
          Wilcox, his wife.
          John Collins (1745-1843) was a private in Capt. Ezekiel Alcott's company, Col.Chapman's regiment,
          Connecticut militia. He was born in Charlestown, R. I.; died in North Stonington, Conn.
          [p.226] Thompson Burdick (1753-1830) served as a private under different commands in the Rhode Island
          Continental Line. He was placed on the pension roll of Onandaga County, New York, 1819. He was born in
          Hopkinton, R. I.; died in Spafford, N. Y.
          Also No. 50069.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 68   page 68
          Mrs. Elise Nicholas Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 67187
          Born in Norfolk, Va.
          Wife of Charles Boyd.
          Descendant of Jonathan Woodhouse.
          Daughter of Nathaniel Wentworth Nicholas and Georgie Rogers, his wife.
          [p.68] Granddaughter of William Ballard Rogers and Eliza Nelson Martin, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Alexander A. Martin and Pembroke Woodhouse Weston, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Jonathan Woodhouse and Anna Barnes, his wife.
          Jonathan Woodhouse was taken prisoner by the British and held on the ship“Dunmore.” He was born and
          died in Princess Anne County, Va.
          Also No. 29341.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 68  page 79
          Mrs. Edna L. Mabbett Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 67217
          Born in Brooks County, Ga.
          Descendant of Lieut.-Col. James Mayson, of South Carolina.
          Daughter of Isaac Mabbett (1848-1905) and Louisa Mayson (d. 1887), his wife, m. 1872.
          Granddaughter of Charles N. Mayson (1823-1906) and Francis E. Roper, his wife, m. 1844.
          Gr-granddaughter of Archibald Mayson and Eliza Lowe, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of James Mayson and Henrietta Hart, his wife.
          James Mayson (1730-1800) was lieutenant-colonel of a regiment raised by the Council of Safety for the
          defense of South Carolina. He died in Edgefield.
          Also Nos. 30667, 31298.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 68   page 155
          Miss Katharine Bladen Mathers.
          DAR ID Number: 67434
          Born in Sidney, Ohio.
          Descendant of James Hamilton.
          Daughter of Orlando Owen Mathers (1844-1906) and Mary Hamilton Clark (1845-86), his wife, m. 1870.
          Granddaughter of James Brice Clark (1817-83) and Catharine Bladen (b. 1821), his wife, m. 1842.
          [p.155] Gr-granddaughter of John Clark (1785-1860) and Mary Hamilton (1795-1830), his wife, m. 1816.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of James Hamilton and Margaret Boyd (1755-1828), his wife.
          James Hamilton (1748-1815) served as private, 1775, in Capt. John Rowland's company, Col. John Ferree's
          battalion, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Associators and, 1777, was lieutenant, 3rd company, 7th battalion,
          Lancaster County militia. He was born and died in Lancaster County, Pa.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69   page 1
          Miss Joy Ellis.
          DAR ID Number: 68001
          Born in Woodbury County, Iowa.
          Descendant of James Boyd and of Samuel Boyd.
          Daughter of Frank Ellis (b. 1842) and Mary Martindale Ellis, his wife.
          Granddaughter of Benjamin F. Martindale (1821-76) and Hannah Amanda Newman (1823-99), his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Elijah Martindale (1793-1874) and Elizabeth Boyd (1792-1884), his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Samuel Boyd and Isabel Higgins (1764-1852), his wife.
          Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of James Boyd and Martha Burns, his wife.
          James Boyd enlisted, 1775, in the 1st South Carolina regiment, commanded by Col. Charles Pinckney. He
          was born, 1738, in Bedford County, Va.
          Samuel Boyd (1764-1835) enlisted, 1780, and served one year under Captain  Thomas, Colonel Roebuck;
          re-enlisted, 1781, serving under Colonel Hays; engaged in the battle of Rush River at the capture of Augusta,
          Ga., and the siege of Ninety-six. In 1832 he applied for a pension, which was allowed. He was born in
          Bedford County, Va.; died in Wayne County, Ind.
          Also Nos. 61932, 65235.            See:   Elijah Martindale and Elizabeth Boyd

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 73
          Mrs. Kathrine Jaqueline Williams Bolling.
          DAR ID Number: 68202
          Born in O'Fallon, Mo.
          Wife of W. C. Bolling.
          Descendant of John Boyd.
          Daughter of John W. Williams (b. 1843) and Margaret Mahala Boyd (b. 1847), his wife, m. 1868.
          Granddaughter of William Alexander Boyd (1805-88) and Elizabeth Poague (d.1849), his wife, m. 1832.
          Gr-granddaughter of John Boyd and Betsy Davis (1780-1853), his wife, m. 1801.
          John Boyd (1762-1824) served as a ranger and scout during the Revolution, from Virginia, where he was
          born. He died in Crawfordsville, Ind.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 74
          Mrs. Mary Pourie Olson.
          DAR ID Number: 68204
          Born in St. Charles, Mo.
          Wife of John N. Olson.
          Descendant of John Boyd.
          Daughter of Robert F. Pourie (1817-1902) and Ann Eliza Boyd (1836-1902), his wife, m. 1868.
          Granddaughter of William Alexander Boyd (1805-88) and Elizabeth Poague (d.1849), his wife, m. 1832.
          See No. 68202.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 74
          Mrs. Harriett Eleanor Boyd Holt.
          DAR ID Number: 68206
          Born in O'Fallon, Mo.
          Wife of John J. Holt.
          Descendant of John Boyd.
          Daughter of William Alexander Boyd (1805-88) and Elizabeth Poague (d. 1849), his wife, m. 1832.
          See No. 68202.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 75
          Mrs. Grace Holt Tipton.
          DAR ID Number: 68209
          Born in St. Louis, Mo.
          Wife of S. M. Tipton.
          Descendant of John Boyd.
          Daughter of John Jordan Holt (b. 1846) and Harriet Boyd (b. 1844), his wife, m.1868.
          Granddaughter of William Alexander Boyd (1805-88) and Elizabeth Poague (d.1849), his wife, m. 1832.
          See No. 68202.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 236
          Mrs. Rochelle Ramsey Moseley.
          DAR ID Number: 68655
          Born in Pike County, Ala.
          Wife of Louis Marion Moseley.
          Descendant of Robert Boyd.
          [p.236] Daughter of Asa Alexander Ramsey and Julia Jane Boyd, his wife.
          Granddaughter of Robert Boyd and Mary McMurray, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of William Boyd and Sarah Fleming, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Robert Boyd and Sarah Clements, his wife, m. 1785.
          Robert Boyd (1760-1811) served as a private in a company from Wilkes County,Ga., for which service he
          received a grant of land. He died in Jefferson County, Ga.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 256
          Miss Minnie Martha Hall.
          DAR ID Number: 68715
          Born in Charlestown, Ohio.
          Descendant of Hugh Riddle, of New Hampshire.
          Daughter of Billings H. Hall and Alice Frances Boyd, his wife.
          Granddaughter of Robert Boyd and Susannah Riddle, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Hugh Riddle and Ann Maria Houston, his wife.
          Hugh Riddle (1761-1833) enlisted at the age of seventeen as a soldier with General Stark at Bennington. He
          was born and died in Bedford.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 69  page 302
          [p.302] Mrs. Manette Lansing Nichols Carpenter.
          DAR ID Number: 68844
          Born in Chester, N. Y.
          Wife of Joseph R. Carpenter.
          Descendant of Lieut.-Col. Edward Antill and of Col. John Bayard.
          Daughter of Thomas Nichols (1838-1901) and Anna Maria Boyd (b. 1839), his wife, m. 1863.
          Granddaughter of Bayard Boyd (1815-75) and Manette Lansing (1818-1904), his wife, m. 1837.
          Gr-granddaughter of Samuel Boyd and Anna Maria Bayard, his wife, m. 1812; Richard Ray Lansing and
          Susan Platt, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Bayard and Margaret Hodge, his wife; Gerrit G. Lansing and Manette Antill, his wife.
          Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Edward Antill and Charlotte Riverin, his wife.
          John Bayard (1738-1807) was colonel of the 2nd battalion, Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Cecil
          County, Md., removed to Pennsylvania, 1756, and died in New Brunswick, N. J.
          Edward Antill, Jr. (1742-89), volunteered, 1775, under Montgomery and was appointed chief engineer of the
          army. In 1776 he was lieutenant-colonel of Hazen's regiment, was captured on LongIsland and exchanged in
          1780. He was born in Piscataqua, N. J.; died in St. Johns, Canada.
          Also No. 45497.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 70,  page 102
          [p.102] Mrs. Margaret Williams Johnson.
          DAR ID Number: 69281
          Born in St. Charles County, Mo.
          Wife of Joseph Ruffell Johnson.
          Descendant of John Boyd.
          Daughter of John W. Williams (b. 1843) and Margaret Mahalah Boyd (b. 1847), his wife, m. 1869.
          Granddaughter of William Alexander Boyd (1805-88) and Elizabeth Poague (d. 1849), his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of John Boyd and Betsy Davis (d. 1853), his wife, m. 1807.
          John Boyd (1762-1824) served as a ranger and scout during the Revolution, Virginia service. He was born in
          Ireland; died in Virginia.
          Also No. 66222.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 70 page 168
          Mrs. Carrie Ross Harbour.
          DAR ID Number: 69471
          Born in Monroe County, Tenn.
          Wife of P. Butler Harbour.
          Descendant of Capt. Thomas Boyd.
          Daughter of Randolph Ross (1820-84) and Mary Ann Boyd Spillman (1823-70), his wife, m. 1862.
          Granddaughter of Joseph Boyd (1798-1874) and Margarite Lilburn, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Thomas Boyd and Mary A. Martin (d. 1814), his wife.
          Thomas Boyd (1754-1814) was appointed lieutenant, 1776, in Capt. Henry Shades's company, Col. Samuel
          Miles's Pennsylvania rifle regiment. He was born in Northampton County, Pa.; died in Knox County, Tenn.
          Also Nos. 32404, 57590.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 70  page 177
          Mrs. Lu Boyd Morgan.
          DAR ID Number: 69497
          Born in Lawrence County, Ind.
          Wife of Lewis R. Morgan.
          Descendant of John Boyd and of Edward Evans.
          Daughter of Isaac Boyd (1808-89) and Mahala Evans (1810-65), his wife, m. 1828.
          Granddaughter of John Boyd and Nancy Martin, his wife; Edward Evans and Elisabeth Howard, his wife, m.1767.
          John Boyd (1760-1829) enlisted, 1777, as a private in Capt. George Walls' company, Col. Thomas Elliott's
          4th Virginia regiment; also, 1778, as wagoner in Capt. Gabriel Long's company, Col. Daniel Morgan's  regiment.
          He was born in Virginia; died in Indiana.
          Edward Evans (1758-1836) was placed on the pension roll, 1827, of Lawrence County, Ind., for service as
          private, 1778, in Capt. Thomas Dillard's company, Col. Daniel Morgan's regiment,  Virginia Line. He was
          born in Virginia; died in Lawrence County, Ind.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 70  page 213
          Mrs. Elizabeth Sword Kirk.
          DAR ID Number: 69605
          Born in Taylor, Pa.
          Wife of Thomas Kirk.
          Descendant of Samuel Craig.
          Daughter of John Sword and Nancy Morehead Shields, his wife.
          Granddaughter of John Shields and Rebecca Craig, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Joseph Craig and Nancy Morehead, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Samuel Craig and Jane Boyd, his 2nd wife.
          Samuel Craig (1730-77) was one of the signers of the Westmoreland Declaration. He served in the
          Commissary and was killed by the Indians on his way to Fort Ligonier to procure supplies.
          Also No. 63242.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 71  page 44
          Mrs. Ida Macdonald Hook.
          DAR ID Number: 70119
          Born in Concord, N. C.
          Wife of Charles C. Hook.
          Descendant of John Paul Barringer.
          Daughter of Edmund MacDonald (b. 1845) and Rosalie Williams (b. 1854), his wife, m. 1871.
          Granddaughter of Henry B. Williams (1811-85) and Susan Boyd (1825-92), his 2nd wife, m. 1845.
          Gr-granddaughter of John Boyd (d. 1825) and Margaret Barringer (1808-96), his wife, m. 1825.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Paul Barringer (1778-1844) and Elizabeth Brandon (1783-1844), his wife, m. 1805.
          See No. 70118.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 71 page 152
          Miss Leora Irene Huston.
          DAR ID Number: 70415
          Born in Portsmouth, Ohio.
          Descendant of Lieut. William Huston.
          Daughter of Samuel Jay Huston (1800-93) and Elizabeth Leonard (1804-73), his wife, m. 1823.
          Granddaughter of William Huston and Susanna Boyd, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of William Huston and Susannah —, his wife.
          William Huston served as ensign, 1777, in Hartley's additional Continental regiment; promoted lieutenant,
          1778, and served in the 11th Pennsylvania regiment. In 1783 he was transferred to the 2nd Pennsylvania
          regiment and served until the close of the war. He was born in 1760.
          Also No. 55786.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 71 page 239
          Mrs. Hattie Williams Cowles.
          DAR ID Number: 70661
          Born in Charlotte, N. C.
          Wife of William Duval Cowles.
          Descendant of John Paul Barringer.
          Daughter of Henry B. Williams (1811-85) and Susan Boyd (1825-92), his 2nd wife, m. 1845.
          Granddaughter of John Boyd (d. 1825) and Margaret Barringer (1808-97), his wife, m. 1825.
          Gr-granddaughter of Paul Barringer (1778-1844) and Elizabeth Brandon, his wife, m. 1805.
          See No. 70118.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 71 page 336
          Mrs. Marguerite Dalzell Blachly Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 70935
          Born in Putnam County, Fla.
          Wife of Leonidas B. Boyd.
          Descendant of Col. Sylvanus Seely.
          Daughter of Louis Seely Blachly (b. 1852) and Margaret Dalzell (b. 1854), his wife, m. 1878.
          Granddaughter of Dr. Louis Seely Blachly, and Rebecca McComas, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Eben Blachly and Minerva Seely, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Williamson Seely and Elizabeth Williams, his wife.
          Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Sylvanus Seely and Jane Williamson, his wife.
          Sylvanus Seely (1743-1821) served as captain, major, and colonel of Morris County, New Jersey troops. He
          removed to Wayne County, Pa., 1800, and died at Seely's Mills, Pa.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 72  page 161
          Mrs. Kate Bussey Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 71445
          Born in Columbus, Ga.
          Wife of Douglass Boyd.
          Descendant of Brig.-Gen. Charles Scott.
          Daughter of William W. Bussey and Charlotte Estes, his wife.
          [p.161] Granddaughter of Henson Scott Estes and Martha Gray, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Joel Dodson Estes and Charlotte Scott, his wife.
          Gr-gr-granddaughter of Charles Scott and Frances Howard Sweeney, his wife.
          Charles Scott (1733-1813) commanded Virginia troops at Trenton, and, in 1777, was made brigadier general,
          Continental Army. He was at Valley Forge, Princeton, Monmouth, captured at Charleston, and on parole to
          the close of the war. He was born in Cumberland County, Va.; died in Woodford County, Ky.
          Also No. 66520.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 72   page 180
          Mrs. Caroline Sanks Hull.
          DAR ID Number: 71499
          Born in Washington, D. C.
          Wife of William Skipwith Hull.
          Descendant of Lieut. Thomas Boyd.
          Daughter of Horatio Clement Sanks and Caroline Boyd Somers, his wife.
          Granddaughter of James Somers and Sarah Boyd, his wife.
          Gr-granddaughter of Thomas Boyd and Charity Duckett, his 1st wife.
          [p.180] Thomas Boyd (1734-96) served as lieutenant in the 5th Maryland regiment, Continental Line, 1779,
          and retired, 1783. He was born in Queen Anne, Md.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 72  page 180
          Mrs. Hattie Hull Troupe.
          DAR ID Number: 71500
          Born in Baltimore, Md.
          Wife of Calvin Ferris Troupe.
          Descendant of Lieut. Thomas Boyd.
          Daughter of William Skipwith Hull and Caroline R. Sanks, his wife, m. 1863.
          See No. 71499.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 72           page 227
          Mrs. Minnie Speller Williams.
          DAR ID Number: 71632
          Born in Russell County, Va.
          Wife of F. Norton Williams.
          Descendant of Lieut. Francis Smith.
          Daughter of William Hickman Spiller, Jr. (b. 1847), and Cynthia McComas Boyd (b. 1847), his wife, m.1870.
          Granddaughter of William Hickman Spiller (1800-55) and Susan Crockett (1809-83), his wife, m. 1831.
          Gr-granddaughter of James Spiller and Catharine Markham Smith, his wife.
          [p.227] Gr-gr-granddaughter of Francis Smith, Jr., and Catharine Markham, his wife.
          Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Francis Smith and Elizabeth Waddy, his wife.
          Francis Smith received a land bounty for services as lieutenant in a Hanover cavalry company, 1776-92. He
          was born in Hanover County, Va., and probably died there.
          Also No. 67850.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 85           page 175
          Mrs. Hallie Mount Butler.
          DAR ID Number: 84451
          Born in Franklin, Ind.
          Wife of Charles E. Butler.
          Descendant of Col. Robert Patterson, as follows:
          1. James A. Mount (1843-1901), m. 1867, Catherine Adelia Boyd (1849-1905).
          2. Samuel R. Boyd (1813-59), m. 1840, Rebecca Jane Nisbet (1822-73).
          3. James Irwin Nisbet (1777-1830), m. 1806, Elizabeth Patterson (1788-1827).
          4. Robert Patterson, m. 1780, Elizabeth Lindsay (1760-1833).
          Robert Patterson (1753-1827) was commissioned captain, 1780, by Gov. Thomas Jefferson, and promoted
          colonel, 1782. In 1812 he received a pension. He was born in Bedford County, Pa.; died in Dayton, Ohio.
          Also Nos. 46660, 68514.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 85  page 248
          Mrs. Amanda M. Taylor Leech.
          DAR ID Number: 84639
          Born in Johnstown, Pa.
          Wife of James R. Leech.
          Descendant of Samuel Craig, as follows:
          1. Jacobo Swan Taylor, M. D. (b. 1858), m. 1889, Ella Parmelia Gore (b. 1867).
          2. James Taylor, M. D. (1816-1902), m., 2nd, 1849, Susan Mary Ogden (b. 1825).
          3. Amos Ogden (1797-1867), m. 1818, Elizabeth Moorhead (1801-84).
          4. Samuel Moorhead (1769-1853), m., 1st, Agnes Craig (1773-1817).
          5. Samuel Craig, m., 2nd, Jane Boyd.
          Samuel Craig (1730-77) was one of the signers of the Westmoreland Declaration. He served in the
          Commissary and was killed by the Indians on his way to Fort Ligonier to procure supplies.
          Also Nos. 63242, 68605.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 86  page 133
          Mrs. Frances Senour Birely.
          DAR ID Number: 85345
          Born in Shelbyville, Ind.
          Wife of Charles Birely.
          Descendant of Lieut. John Robbins, and of Nathan Powell, as follows:
          1. George W. Senour (1825-88), m. 1862, Frances Robbins (1841-1900).
          2. Milton Robbins (1810-89), m. 1836, Frances Powell (1816-84).
          3. Philip Robbins (1785-1835), m. 1809, Nancy Boyd (1791-1858); Erasmus Powell (1788-1843), m. 2nd,
          1815, Polly Allen (1797-1873).
          4. John Robbins, m. 1781, Sara Daily; Nathan Powell, m. Sarah Nickels (1780-1850).
          John Robbins (1760-1942) served as lieutenant, 1781, in Col. Stephen Moylan's Pennsylvania regiment of
          cavalry. He was born in Sussex County, N. J.; died in Ross County, Ohio.
          Also No. 83147.
          Nathan Powell (1754-1831) served as private in Col. Patterson Bell's regiment, 8th battalion, Chester County
          millitia, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Chester County, Pa.; died in Dearborn County, Ind.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 86  page 134
          Mrs. Frances Robins Powell.
          DAR ID Number: 85346
          Born in Shelbyville, Ind.
          Wife of William Augustus Powell.
          [p.134] Descendant of Lieut. John Robbins, as follows:
          1. Newton Dudley Robins (1818-95), m. 1844, Martha Henderson Morris (1826-89).
          2. Philip Robbins (1785-1835), m. 1809, Nancy Boyd (1791-1858).
          See No. 85345.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 86  page 207
          Mrs. Martha Vergen Lavake.
          DAR ID Number: 85531
          Born in Spottswood, N. J.
          Wife of Myron Edgar LaVake.
          Descendant of Hon. Stephen Ward, as follows:
          1. George Davison Bergen (b. 1842), m. 1871, Emma Doty (b. 1840).
          2. Samuel Hunt Doty (1818-56), m. 1839, Martha Boyd (1816-1903).
          3. Peter Boyd (1789-1855), m. 1810, Hester Ward (1791-1874).
          4. Isaac Ward (1748-1825), m. Martha Townsend (1755-1825).
          5. John Ward, (1731-1806), m. Mary —.
          6. Stephen Ward, m. Ruth Gedney (1730-1809).
          Stephen Ward (1730-97) was a member of the Provincial Congress and of the Senate of New York. A price
          was set on his head in Westchester County and his residence and property were destroyed by the loyalists.
          He was born in Westchester; died in Eastchester County, N. Y.
          Also No. 35545.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 86  page 259
          [p.259] Mrs. Gertrude R. Colclough Floyd.
          DAR ID Number: 85672
          Born in Kingstree, S. C.
          Wife of G. T. Floyd.
          Descendant of Capt. William Richardson, as follows:
          1. John Ashby Colclough (1849-98), m. 1876, Susan Richardson Boyd (b. 1848).
          2. James Henry Colclough (1827-95), m. 1848, Susan Richardson (1827-90).
          3. William Guignard Richardson (1773-1849), m. 1809, Emma Corbett Buford (1789-1843).
          4. William Richardson, m. 1768, Ann Magdalen Guignard (1750-1810).
          William Richardson (1743-86) was a member of the first Provincial Congress of South Carolina and captain
          of a rifle regiment. He was captured at Charleston and, when exchanged, 1781, was appointed quartermaster
          and served to the close of the war. He was born in Virginia; died in Sumter County, S. C.
          Also No. 40236.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 86   page 304
          Mrs. Annie G. Shippee Bemis.
          DAR ID Number: 85794
          Born in Middlesex, Mass.
          Wife of Henry E. Bemis.
          Descendant of Simeon Bowen, as follows:
          1. Nathan F. Shippee (1820-1900), m. 1853, Jeannette Bowen (1829-68).
          2. Timothy W. Bowen (1802-46), m. 1825, Barbara Boyd (1810-71).
          3. Newman Bowen (1763-1836), m. 1790, Lydia Remington (1765-1836).
          4. Simeon Bowen, m. 1750, Mary Newman (1726-83).
          Simeon Bowen (1730-1809) served as private, 1780, in Capt. Jabez Bullock's company, Col. Thomas
          Carter's regiment on the Rhode Island Alarm. He was born and died in Rehoboth, Mass.
          Also No. 83169.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 100   page 22
          Mrs. Josepha Boyd Bentley Godson.
          DAR ID Number: 99062
          Born in Morristown, N. J.
          Wife of Captain William F. H. Godson, U. S. A.
          [p.22] Descendant of Col. John Bull, as follows:
          1. James Victor Bentley (1838-81) m. 1862 Bessie Boyd Headley (1842-1904).
          2. Samuel Freeman Headley (1807-69) m. 1832 Maria Josepha Boyd (1807-98).
          3. John Boyd (1750-1831) m. 1794 Rebecca Bull (1767-1850).
          4. John Bull m. 1748 Mary Phillips (1731-1811).
          John Bull (1731-1824) was a member of the Provincial Congress and served as colonel, 1775, in the 1st
          battalion, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Montgomery County; died in Northumberland County, Pa.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 100  page 80
          Mrs. Jane Torbert Morris.
          DAR ID Number: 99263
          Born in Davenport, Iowa.
          Wife of Austin Garfield Morris, M. D.
          Descendant of James Foster, as follows:
          1. John Thomas Torbert (1847-1909) m. 1874 Hannah C. McCullough (b. 1849).
          2. John Caldwell McCullough (1812-83) m. 1837 Jane Sankey (1811-91).
          3. Abram Sankey (1768-1841) m. 1793 Ann Boyd Foster (1774-1872).
          4. James Foster m. Ann Barclay.
          James Foster (1738-1814) served as private in Captain Overton's company, 10th Virginia regiment. He was
          born in Lancaster County, Pa.; died in Poland, Ohio

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 100  page 106
          Mrs. Margaret J. Thom Thomson.
          DAR ID Number: 99339
          Born in Callensburg, Pa.
          Wife of Elial T. F. Thomson.
          Descendant of Benjamin Coe, as follows:
          1. Joseph Thom (1814-96) m. 1837 Jane Coe (1818-82).
          2. Daniel Coe (1780-1854) m. 1808 Mary Boyd (1780-1874).
          3. Benjamin Coe m. 1775 Margaret Bregle.
          Benjamin Coe (1748-1833) served as private under his brother, Capt. Moses Coe, in the frontier rangers of
          Pennsylvania. He was born in Morristown, N. J.; died in Allegheny County, Pa.
          Also No. 72940.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 100  page 230
          Mrs. Frances E. Earhart Warner.
          DAR ID Number: 99744
          Born in Worthington, Pa.
          Wife of Amos L. Warner.
          Descendant of John Earhart, Samuel Craig and Capt. John Craig, as follows:
          1. Joseph Earhart (b. 1827) m. 1853 Margaret Boyd (1832-1903).
          2. David Earhart (1789-1847) m. Katherine Altman; John Boyd (1808-80) m. Nancy Morrison (1811-62).
          3. Anthony Earhart m. 1788 Elizabeth Eurie; James Boyd (d. 1813) m. Isabella Craig.
          4. John Earhart m. Polly —; John Craig m. Martha Clark.
          5. Samuel Craig m. Elizabeth McDonald.
          John Earhart served as private in the Pennsylvania Continental Line. He was born in Prussia.
          Samuel Craig (1730-77) was one of the signers of the Westmoreland Declaration. He served in the
          commissary, and was killed by the Indians on his way back to Fort Ligonier to procure supplies.
          John Craig (1753-1850) received a pension for service as private, 1775; was promoted, 1777, lieutenant, 4th
          regiment, Pennsylvania Light Dragoons, made captain, 1778. He was born in New Jersey; died in
          Pennsylvania.
          Also No. 72807.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 100  page 231
          Mrs. Josephine C. Earhart Hunter.
          DAR ID Number: 99745
          Born in Worthington, Pa.
          Wife of Ronald M. Hunter.
          [p.231] Descendant of John Earhart, Samuel Craig and Capt. John Craig, as follows:
          1. Joseph Earhart (b. 1827) m. 1853 Margaret Boyd (1832-1903).
          See No. 99744.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 4
          Mrs. Esther Dawson Mcholland.
          DAR ID Number: 101011
          Born in Paris, Mo.
          Wife of Hal D. McHolland.
          Descendant of James Alexander Fullerton, as follows:
          1. Josiah A. Dawson (b. 1848) m. 1869 Mary C. Parsons (b. 1851).
          2. Charles Bruce Dawson (1819-73) m. 1841 Margaret Boyd (1823-1910).
          3. Josiah Boyd (1791-1867) m. 1816 Jane Fullerton (1798-1875).
          4. Thomas Fullerton (1767-1837) m. 1788 Isabella McCune (1767-1831).
          5. James Alexander Fullerton m. 1766 Mary Sharp (b. 1749).
          James Alexander Fullerton served, 1777, in Capt. Janes Powers' Company, Pennsylvania militia. He was born
          in Scotland; died 1779, in Bridgeport, Pa.
          Also No. 88741.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 73
          [p.73] Mrs. Blanche Gilson Thompson.
          DAR ID Number: 101243
          Born in Knoxville, Iowa.
          Wife of Orville W. Thompson.
          Descendant of William Gilson, as follows:
          1. Thomas Gordon Gilson (b. 1848) m. 1874 Hattie Porterfield (b. 1854).
          2. James Waugh Gilson (1807-87) m. 1830 Martha Shearer (1809-89).
          3. Thomas Gilson (1765-1813) m. 1786 Nancy Boyd (b. 1771).
          4. William Gilson m. 1764 Elizabeth Craighead.
          William Gilson (1730-1806) enlisted, 1777, and served as a private in Capt. James Laird's company,
          Cumberland County, Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Lancaster County; died in Westmoreland County,  Pa.
          Also No. 86619.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 74
          Mrs. Alice Boyd Moore.
          DAR ID Number: 101246
          Born in Ames, Iowa.
          Descendant of Capt. Nathaniel Alexander, as follows:
          1. William O. Boyd (b. 1836) m. 1870 Ella Henry Doxey (b. 1848).
          2. Thomas Bisco Doxey (1820-1903) m. 1847 Margaret Henry (1825-1908).
          3. William Henry (b. 1778) m. 1803 Anna Alexander (b. 1786).
          4. Nathaniel Alexander m. 1772 Eunice Hitchcock (b. 1746).
          [p.74] Nathaniel Alexander (1742-1829) was placed on the pension roll of Lewis County, N. Y., 1818, for
          service as captain in Massachusetts Line. He was born in Brattleboro, Vt.; died in West Martinsburg, N. Y.
          Also No. 90184.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 152
          Mrs. Mary Parker Mckeehan.
          DAR ID Number: 101507
          Born in Carlisle, Pa.
          Wife of Joseph Parker McKeehan.
          Descendant of James Parker and of Capt. John Williams, as follows:
          1. Richard Parker (1797-1864) m. 2nd 1849 Hadassah Graham (1821-1908).
          2. Andrew Parker (1752-1805) m. 1793 Margaret Williams (1766-1846).
          3. James Parker m. Mary Eleanor Boyd; John Williams m. 1764 May Wilson (1744-1815).
          James Parker (1731-1803) served as a private in Capt. John Carothers' company of Pennsylvania Associators
          and militia. He was born and died in Cumberland County, Pa.
          John Williams (1738-1802) served, 1777-78, as captain of the 1st company, in the 1st battalion, Cumberland
          County, Pennsylvania militia. He was born and died in Cumberland County.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 115  page 178
          Mrs. Pauline Ramsey Smith.
          DAR ID Number: 114571
          Born in Pike County, Ala.
          Wife of Archibald S. H. Smith.
          Descendant of Robert Boyd, as follows:
          1. Asa Alexander Ramsey (1846-79) m. 1869 Julia Jane Boyd (b. 1847).
          2. Robert Boyd (1815-86) m. 1842 Mary McMurray (1822-52).
          3. William Boyd (1787-1844) m. 1810 Sarah Fleming (1783-1874).
          4. Robert Boyd m. 1785 Sarah Clements (d. 1807).
          Robert Boyd (1760-1811) served as a private from Wilkes County, Ga., for which service he received a
          grant of land. He died in Jefferson County, Ga.
          Also Nos. 68565, 109010.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 115   page 180
          [p.180] Mrs. Effie May Avitt Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 114576
          Born in Putnam County, Ind.
          Wife of Walter C. Boyd.
          Descendant of Peter Priest, as follows:
          1. John Franklin Avitt (b. 1844) m. 1865 Mary L. Witt (1846-73).
          2. Elisha Avitt (d. 1882) m. Frances Catlett Priest.
          3. George Priest (b. 1792) m. 1816 Sally Lane.
          4. Peter Priest m. 1790 Sarah McKay or McCoy (d. 1839).
          Peter Priest (1757-1835) enlisted, 1780, as a private in Capt. Robert George's company, Col. George Rogers
          Clark's Virginia regiment; engaged in Battle of Pickaway Plains. He died in Barren County, Ky.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 115  page 230
          Mrs. Sarah Mellon Scott Remington.
          DAR ID Number: 114734
          Born in Gallitzin, Pa.
          Wife of George Norton Remington.
          Descendant of Matthew Hillis, as follows:
          1. Abram Boyd Scott (1821-74) m. 1849 Margaret McMasters (b. 1828).
          2. Alexander Scott (1794-1866) m. 1821 Elizabeth Boyd (1801-34).
          3. Abram Boyd (1770-1854) m. 1798 Eleanor Hillis (d. 1816).
          4. Matthew Hillis m. Elizabeth —.
          Matthew Hillis served as private in Capt. Thomas Rankins' company, Col. William Crawford's regiment, in
          the Sandusky expedition; also a Ranger on the frontier of Washington County, Pa., 1778-83. His will was
          probated in Washington County, Pa., 1803.
          Also No. 95247.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 115   page 262
          Mrs. Mabel Morse Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 114838
          Born in Rochester, Mass.
          Wife of Henry W. Boyd.
          Descendant of Simeon Morse, as follows:
          1. Seth C. Morse (1820-97) m. 1850 Mary Savery Swift (1829-99).
          2. Simeon Morse, Jr. (1782-1863) m. 1806 Sylvia Fish.
          See No. 114834.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 116  page 153
          Mrs. Marie Elizabeth Hunter Storer.
          DAR ID Number: 115487
          Born in Charlotte, N. C.
          Wife of Stacy Stewart Storer.
          Descendant of Capt. Peter Forney, as follows:
          1. J. C. Hunter (b. 1860) m. 1887 Minnie Boyd (b. 1865).
          2. Marcus Boyd (1824-1903) m. 1852 Mary Reinhardt (b. 1834).
          3. Franklin M. Reinhardt (1807-69) m. 1834 Sarah Smith (1816-79).
          4. Christian Reinhardt m. 1803 Mary Forney.
          5. Peter Forney m. 1783 Nancy Abernethy.
          Peter Forney (1756-1839) enlisted, 1776, as private in Capt. James Johnston's company, Col. William
          Graham's regiment; in 1777 was lieutenant in Col. Charles McLean's regiment. In 1781 he commanded a
          company of dragoons. He was born and died in Lincoln County, N. C.
          Also No. 86411.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 116  page 176
          Miss Carol Fernandez Robertson.
          DAR ID Number: 115559
          Born in Union, S. C.
          Descendant of John Nuckolls, as follows:
          1. Columbus Robertson (b. 1850) m. 1881 Carrie Boyd (b. 1861).
          2. Charles W. Boyd (1835-63) m. 1859 Maria A. Goudelock (b. 1841).
          3. Davis Goudelock (1807-68) m. 1838 Caroline Fernandez (1806-86).
          4. William Goudelock (1768-1857) m. Agnes Nuckolls (1771-1840).
          5. John Nuckolls m. 1756 Agatha Bullock (1741-1815).
          See No. 115557.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 116  page 176
          Mrs. Carrie Boyd Robertson.
          DAR ID Number: 115560
          Born in Union, S. C.
          Wife of C. R. Robertson.
          Descendant of John Nuckolls, as follows:
          1. Charles W. Boyd (1835-63) m. 1859 Maria A. Goudelock (b. 1841).
          See Nos. 115558, 115559.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 117  page 17
          Mrs. Mary Tipton Crenshaw Boord.
          DAR ID Number: 116059
          Born in Fountain County, Ind.
          Wife of Mont Boord.
          Descendant of Col. Robert Patterson, as follows:
          1. William A. Tipton m. 1858 Harriet Nisbet Boyd (1842-72).
          2. Samuel P. Boyd (1813-59) m. 1840 Rebecca Jane Nisbet (1822-73).
          3. James Irwin Nisbet (1777-1836) m. 1806 Elizabeth Patterson (1788-1827).
          4. Robert Patterson m. 1780 Elizabeth Lindsay (1760-1833).
          Robert Patterson (1753-1827) was commissioned captain, 1780, by Gov. Thomas Jefferson, and promoted
          colonel, 1782. In 1812 he received a pension. He was born in Bedford County, Pa.; died in Dayton, Ohio.
          Also No. 84451.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 163
          Miss Jane Maria Craig.
          DAR ID Number: 101541
          Born in Salem, Pa.
          Descendant of Lieut. Samuel Craig, as follows:
          1. Josiah M. Craig (1814-91) m. 1843 Jane Elizabeth Murphy (1825-1906).
          2. Joseph Craig (1770-1842) m. 1797 Nancy Moorhead (1777-1835).
          3. Samuel Craig m. 2nd Jane Boyd.
          Samuel Craig (1730-77) was one of the signers of the Westmoreland Declaration. He served in the 
          commissary and was killed by the Indians on his way to Fort Ligonier to procure supplies. He was born in
          New Jersey; died in Pennsylvania.
          Also No. 73570.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102   page 176
          [p.176] Mrs. Elisabeth Kimball Read.
          DAR ID Number: 101587
          Born in DeKalb, Texas.
          Wife of Dr. Rhesa Walker Read.
          Descendant of Capt. David McCullough, as follows:
          1. John M. Kimball (1812-86) m. 1842 Sara Angelina Elliott (1821-64).
          2. Richard McDowell Johnson Elliott (1767-1853) m. 1801 Jane McCullough (1781-1856).
          3. David McCullough m. 1765 Phebe Boyd.
          David McCullough (1738-95) was captain of the cruiser “Rattle Snake” and captured many prizes from the
          British. He was born in Ireland; died in Savannah, Ga.
          Also No. 76953.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102   page 210
          Mrs. Annie Daniel Clifton.
          DAR ID Number: 101699
          Born in Webster County, Ga.
          Wife of John Marvin Clifton.
          Descendant of William Daniel and of Thomas Jones, as follows:
          1. William Clark Daniel (1826-1905) m. 1851 Rebecca Gore (1837-97).
          2. Abel Daniel (1794-1885) m. 1825 Penelope Jones Sullivan (1791-1837).
          3. William Daniel m. 1st, 1772, Elizabeth Skinner (d. 1837); Thomas Jones m. 2nd, 1783, Elizabeth Boyd
          (1769-1836).
          William Daniel (1745-1836) served as private, Georgia Line. He was born in Ireland; died in Washington Co, Ga.
          Thomas Jones (1755-1809) was a soldier who received land bounty in Franklin County, Ga. He was born in
          England; died in Richmond County, Ga.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 102  page 264
          Mrs. Annie Allen Boyd.
          DAR ID Number: 101875
          Born in Henry County, Mo.
          Wife of John W. Boyd.
          Descendant of Capt. Benjamin Harris, Samuel Doak and William Ritchie, as follows:
          1. William Montgomery Allen (1838-1914) m. 1870 Julia Miller Harris (1849-85).
          2. George J. Allen (1809-50) m. 1838 Esther Montgomery Mitchell (1815-52); Aurelius Benjamin Harris
          (1821-1900) m. Eliza Ritchey (1824-77).
          3. Samuel Woods Harris (1793-1852) m. 1816 Sarah Miller Ware; William Mitchell (1771-1827) m. 2nd
          Nancy Doak; James Ritchie (1784-1856) m. 1810 Elizabeth Wallace (1790-1853).
          4. Benjamin Harris m. 1758 Mary Woods (1767-1844); Samuel Doak m. 1775 Esther Houston Montgomery;
          William Ritchie m. 1771 Elizabeth Scott.
          Benjamin Harris (1754-1834) commanded a company of Virginia militia in 1779. In 1834, applied for pension,
          which was allowed. He was born and died in Albemarle County, Va.
         Samuel Doak (1754-1829) was a patriot preacher and member of the Convention of Franklin County, Tenn.
          He was born in Augusta County, Va.; died in Washington County, Tenn.
          Also No. 89699.
          William Ritchie served as a private in the Virginia Continental Line. He was born, 1744, in Botetourt County,
          Va.; died in Cumberland County, Ky.

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 103  page 9
          Mrs. Maude Gilson Mentzer.
          DAR ID Number: 102021
          Born in Knoxville, Iowa.
          Wife of William C. Mentzer.
          Descendant of William Gilson, as follows:
          1. Thomas Gordan Gilson (b. 1848) m. 1874 Harriet M. Porterfield (b. 1854).
          2. James Waugh Gilson (1807-87) m. 1830 Martha Miller Sheaver (1809-89).
          3. Thomas Gilson (1765-1813) m. 1786 Nancy Boyd (b. 1771).
          4. William Gilson m. 1764 Elizabeth Craighead.
          [p.9] William Gilson (1730-1806) enlisted, 1777, and served as a private in Capt.  James Laird's company,
          Cumberland County, Pennsylvania militia. He was born in Lancaster County; died in Westmoreland County, Pa.
          Also No. 86619.   See More on Nancy Boyd Gilson

The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 103  page 102
          Mrs. Sara Guest Hamilton.
          DAR ID Number: 102327
          Born in Memphis, Tenn.
          Wife of Charles G. Hamilton.
          Descendant of Col. John Bull, as follows:
          1. Samuel M. Guest (b. 1833) m. 1865 Mary E. Smith (1827-1912).
          2. William Richmond Smith (d. 1849) m. 1822 Sara Boyd (1796-1866).
          3. John Boyd (b. 1750) m. 1794 Rebecca Bull (1767-1850).
          4. John Bull m. 1748 Mary Phillips (1731-1811).
          John Bull (1731-1824) was a member of the Provincial Congress and served as colonel, 1775, in the 1st
          battalion, Pennsylvania Line. He was born in Montgomery County; died in Northumberland County, Pa.
          Also No. 99062.

Part 6. Boyds in the DAR

Return to Main Boyd Page

The NSDAR Web Site