John G. Boyd ~ Amanda Colvin

John G. Boyd, a prominent and successful farmer of Montrose Township, owns and occupies a fine homestead on section 15. Mr. Boyd is a native of Ohio, and was born in Brown County, March 18, 1846, his parents being John R. and Elizabeth (Wardlow) Boyd, both natives of Ohio. John R. Boyd was born in 1817, and departed this life in 1881, in Iowa; He was a prominent man in his locality, was a member of the Christian Church, and belonged to the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd was born in 1822, and is still living. Their household circle included six children, as follows: Samuel I. Boyd, married Miss Forman; Martha Boyd became the wife of Mr. Canada; Lydia Boyd married Mr. Hurley; the next son was the subject of our sketch; his younger brother, Zack Boyd, married Miss Mary Colvin; Hattie Boyd died in 1854.

John G. Boyd was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Colvin, October 2, 1870. Mrs. Boyd is a native of Kentucky, born in 1852, and the daughter of William and Kate (Van Arsdale) Colvin, also natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have no children. Mr. Boyd came to Iowa in 1854. His farm embraces 230 acres of land, all improved and under a good state of cultivation. He is a prominent man in his community, and is regarded with the highest esteem by his neighbors and acquaintances. He is a member in good standing of the Christian Church; is Republican in politics, and a member of Joppa Lodge No. 136 A. F. & A. M. at Montrose.

Source: Portrait and biographical album of Lee County, Iowa : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens. Includes index. Pub. Chicago: Chapman Bros.,1887 - FHL Film 924669 Item 1

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