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David B. Boyd ~ Tabitha Jane Brown

Randolph County, Illinois

David B. Boyd, a progressive farmer residing in township 5, range 6, Randolph County, has risen to a position in agricultural affairs which many might envy.  He is the owner of five hundred acres of valuable land, and has been largely instrumental in bringing about many of the new and successful methods of advancing business, educational and social standards.  His father, Thomas Boyd, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1874, and emigrated to America, locating in South Carolina about 1801.

Thomas Boyd made his home in the above named state until 1830, when he decided to try his fortunes in the Prairie State, and coming to Randolph County, located in township 5, range 6, where he was residing at the time of his decease, January 11, 1849.  His occupation was that of farming.  He was pressed into the British service, and while on a vessel, lost his hearing by the concussion of guns.  In politics he was a Whig, and religiously was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.  Thomas Boyd was the son of John and Susan (Neally) Boyd, natives also of County Antrim, Ireland.  Like many of their fellow countrymen, they made their way to the United States.  They died in South Carolina, where they were farmers.  Previous to coming to America, the grandfather of our subject was a weaver and gauger.  His family consisted of three sons and two daughters, John Boyd, Thomas Boyd.

Mrs. Mary (Humes) Boyd was likewise born in the Emerald Isle, and when her parents, David and Elizabeth (Montgomery) Humes, emigrated to the New World, she accompanied them on the journey and located in South Carolina.  There her father, who was a prosperous farmer, was an active member of the Presbyterian Church.  Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyd were married in 1807, and the children born to them were: Elizabeth Boyd, and Susan Boyd, now deceased; John Boyd, who died in 1849; William Boyd, who departed this life in his twenty-second year; David B. Boyd, of this sketch; Thomas Boyd, and one who died in infancy.

Our subject was born May 22, 1819, in the Newbury District, S. C., and there continued to reside until the decease of his parents.  He was given but few educational advantages, and upon reaching mature years engaged in farming pursuits.  After coming to this county, in 1830, he first purchased eighty acres of land from his father, and on the death of the latter, came into possession of the old homestead, which he has occupied for over sixty years.

December 30, 1847, Miss Tabitha Jane Brown and our subject were united in Marriage.  Mrs. Boyd was born within two miles of where she is now living.  She is the daughter of David and Margaret (Morrow) Brown, natives respectively of South Carolina and Kentucky.  Her parents were married in the Blue Grass State, and coming to Illinois in 1826, located on Lively Prairie.  David Brown was the son of Isaac and Jane (Means) Brown, natives of South Carolina.  The grandfather died in Kentucky; his good wife came to Illinois, and departed this life in Randolph County.

To Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have been born nine children: Maggie Boyd, Mrs. Samuel Wasson, of this county; Mary Boyd , who lives at home; Anna Boyd, Mrs. Samuel Fulton, of this county; William Bpyd, who is a coal dealer in St. Louis; David Boyd, who is engaged in the coal business at Sparta; Thomas S. Boyd, who makes his home with his parents, and three who died in infancy.  A man of untiring energy, Mr. Boyd's success in life is proved by the fact that, although he started without money or land, he has accumulated over five hundred acres, upon which he is engaged in general farming.  In politics he is a stanch Republican.  He is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, with which denomination his wife also holds membership.

Source: Portrait and biographical record of Randolph, Jackson, Perry and Monroe counties, Illinois : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties. Includes index; published: Chicago : Biographical Publishing Company., 1894.  - FHL Film 825600

David B. Boyd / Tabitha Brown, Randolph County, Illinois

BOYD, David B. was born in Newberry Dist, SC on 26 May 1819. He came to
Randolph County in 1829. On 30 Dec 1847 he married TABITHA BROWN, the
d/o David Borwn. She was born 20 Feb 1827. David's father was THOMAS who
married MARY HUME (b Ireland)in SC. They had seven children: DAVID, ELIZA, THOMAS, JOHN (d Sparta), WILLIAM and SUSAN. His second wife was MARY WRIGHT, who died in 1867, they have one daughter: MARY. Thomas died in Randolph County on 11 Jan 1848. David's grandfather was named JOHN BOYD, he came from Ireland in 1776 to SC. (1894)

Source: at the end of the bios is a date (1875) refers to the 1875 Atlas
of Randolph Co, (1894) refers to a book of Bios published in Chicago in 1894.

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