Captain Thomas J. Boyd ~ May Golden

A well known citizen of Erie is Captain Thomas J. Boyd, who has made that place his residence since 1849. He was born in 1848, and is the son of Jeffrey and Mary Boyd, both natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America in 1849. Jeffrey and Mary Boyd had children as follows: Thomas J. Boyd; Michael Boyd; Jeffrey Boyd; and Mary Boyd. The last named is now Mrs. O'Hara, of Niagara, New York.

Captain Boyd was reared and educated in Erie, and in 1869 began his career on Lake Erie, his first employment being as fireman; step by step, as opportunity offered, he advanced in knowledge and skill, studying navigation first had, until in 1871 he was able to pass the rigid government examination, becoming master mariner. From that date until 1900 he served as master of a tug, and was part owner of the following tugs: "Wm. E. Scott," "Erie," "America," and "Erastus Day." These tugs were purchased by the trust, in 1900. In 1908 Captain Boyd became interested in the Builders Supply & Sand Company, with which he is still connected. The company owns and operates the steamer "America," of which he is captain. This boat is known as a "sand sucker," that is, it sucks sand from the bottom of the lake, and it is this sand which the company furnishes to the builders of Erie.

Captain Boyd is a member of the Knights of Columbus, also of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He married in 1871, May Golden, and to then have been born eleven children, eight of whom are living, namely: Thomas J. Boyd, Jr., Marcella Boyd, Minnie Boyd, Helen Boyd, Leo Boyd, Joseph Boyd, Gilbert Boyd, and Mildreth Boyd. Thomas J. Boyd Jr., is a marine engineer employed on the great lakes.

Source: A twentieth century history of Erie County, Pennsylvania : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests by John Miller; Pub. Chicago : Lewis Pub. Co., 1909. FHL Film 1425646 Item 1

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