I am a descendent of Joseph Boyd Jr. He lived in Maryland and moved to Ohio around 1814. He eventually settled in Southern Marion County, Ohio about 1821. He died in December 18, 1846. I have a copy of his will here.

His father was Joseph Boyd. Here is a document that gives the most comprehensive history of Joseph Boyd's family and his descnedents that I've seen. It is by Andrew Boyd of Lake Arrowhead, California.

I have a letter written in March, 1849, by George Boyd just before he was killed at Camp Salado, near San Antonio in Texas while serving in the U.S. Army. He references the gold rush in California.

Other Boyd Web Sites that I'm aware of:

Andrew Boyd Family - Descendant of Joseph Boyd through Mary Scott
Boyd Lake State Park - Colorado (named after Col. Boyd)

The Austin A. Boyd Family circa 1902. From left front, Edna Mae, Austin Augustus, Mary Elizabeth, & Austin Dewitt (Dusty), back: Mary Elizibeth (Molly) and Charles Carey

Here are the children from the above picture. Circa 1945 L-R: Edna, Carey, Mary (Molly), Austin (Dusty)

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