James Boyd

Descendants of James Boyd

I am looking for the ancestors or descendants of James Boyd. It is likely he was from New York or Boston and was a seaman aboard a ship trading with Nova Scotia.

Generation One

1. James¹ Boyd was born Mar 12, 1782 Northern Ireland; he was born Nov 13, 1784 Possibly, Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada; married Azubah Chadsey, daughter of Abel Chadsey and Mehitable Smith, Feb 8, 1807 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died Mar 12, 1848 at age 63; buried Mar 14, 1848 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Lot 2033, Section 69.

He appeared on the census of Aug 8, 1821 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;

Free White Males
under 10 three
10-16 one
16-26 two
26-45 one
Free White Females
Under 10 two
16-26 one
26-45 one.

He appeared on the census of 1830 4th ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York;

Females
Under 5 one
5-10 one
10-15 one
15-20 one
30-40 one
Males
under 5 one
5-10 one
10-15 one
15-20 one
40-50 one.

He appeared on the census of 1840 4th ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Also Intered in the family plot Lot 2033 Secton 69

Azubah Boyd Apr. 26, 1870
James Boyd Mar. 14, 1848
John C. Boyd May 19, 1848
Matilda Boyd May 19, 1848.

Azubah Chadsey was born on Sep 25, 1788 Liverpool, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on Apr 24, 1870 92 Sands Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 81. She was buried on Apr 26, 1870 Lott 2033, Section 69 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. She removed to Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, circa 1806. She was a Universalist.

Children of James¹ Boyd and Azubah Chadsey were as follows:

i. John C.² was born May 6, 1808; died Jan 31, 1831 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 22; he was reburied May 19, 1849 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
ii. Hetta was born Nov 6, 1809; died Sep 12, 1810.
2. iii. Elizabeth, born Sep 10, 1811 New York; married John Hayward Martin.
iv. Gilbert was born Oct 11, 1813; died Nov 6, 1848 at age 35.
v. Major James was born Dec 14, 1815 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Saraham Rickel Aug 21, 1842 issue: at least 5 children; died Aug 7, 1899 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 83; buried Aug 10, 1899 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

He was the armorer of the 13th Regiment Armory in 1870.
3. vi. George Hollister, born Nov 27, 1817 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Mary Phillips.
4. vii. Jane S., born Oct 2, 1819 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Ira Martin.
viii. Natilda was born Dec 25, 1820; died Sep 17, 1834 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 13; she was reburied May 19, 1848 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
ix. Hetta was born May 15, 1822; married William H. Powell Jan 2, 1840; died Oct 14, 1864 at age 42.
5. x. Sgt, Edgar S., born Nov 9, 1824 New York; married Rebecca Stringham.
xi. (Unknown) was born Aug 12, 1826; died Aug 12, 1826.
xii. William L. was born Oct 15, 1827 New York; married Kate Stady Aug 26, 1849; died Jul, 1904 at age 76; buried Jul 9, 1904 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

He was a blacksmith in 1850 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
He was a shipsmith with the Union Ferry Company and Park Theater in 1870.
6. xiii. Azubah Chadsey, born Jul 27, 1832 New York; married William Brown.

Generation Two

2. Elizabeth² Boyd was born Sep 10, 1811 New York; married John Hayward Martin, son of Ephraim Story Martin Jr. and Nancy Haywood, Jun 1, 1835; died Sep, 1888 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; buried Sep 8, 1888 Lot 2033, Section 69 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

She and John Hayward Martin appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Real Estate Value $5,000.00. She and John Hayward Martin appeared on the census of Jun 20, 1860 5th Ward-3rd District, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; Real estate value 1,000.00. Personal Property value 2,000.00. She resided at 38 Eldert Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, in 1888; 11th District.

John Hayward Martin was born on Feb 13, 1811 Baltimore, Windsor County, Vermont. He died in May, 1867 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 56. He was buried on May 5, 1867 Lot 233, Section 69 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was also known as John H. Martin. He was also known as John D. Martin. He was also known as John S. Martin. He was a master laborer on Aug 2, 1850 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He

Interments at the family plot lot 2033, section 69

Albert Martin Nov. 13, 1865

Bell Martin Jan. 28, 1985

Charles Martin Aug. 22, 1875

Charles S. Martin Jul. 10, 1921

Charles S. Martin May 19, 1848

David B. Martin Apr. 2, 1927

David H. Martin Aug. 7, 1861

Elizabeth Martin Sep. 8, 1888

Esther E. Martin May 30, 1869

Ida Martin May 18, 1858

John H. Martin May 5, 1867

Joseph Martin Jul. 30, 1870

Maria Louise Martin Jun. 18, 1922

May E. Martin Feb. 19, 1928

May Warren Martin Aug. 18, 1867

Phoebe B. Martin Mar. 13, 1931

William E. Martin Apr. 30, 1924.

Children of Elizabeth² Boyd and John Hayward Martin were as follows:

i. Nancy Philimin³; Nancy P. 1880 census was born Feb, 1836 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married William Stephen Conover, son of Stephen Conover and Margaret Ann Reid, circa 1862 Middlesex County, New Jersey.

She appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. She and William Stephen Conover appeared on the census of Jul 29, 1870 Monroe, Middlesex County, New Jersey; realestate value 6,5000, personal 1,000. She and William Stephen Conover appeared on the census of Jun 10, 1880 Monroe Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey. She appeared on the census of Jun 2, 1900 with daughter Alice and son in law Mathias Perrine, Monroe Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey.
ii. John D. was born circa 1837 New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
iii. James was born circa 1839 New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
iv. David was born circa 1843 New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
v. Charles was born circa 1845 New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
vi. Joseph was born circa 1848 New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
vii. William was born circa 1851 New York.
viii. Josephine was born circa 1854 New York; married H. Parker Sanford Oct 21, 1870 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; by the Rev. Charles W. Homer of the St. James Episcopal Church.

3. George Hollister² Boyd was born Nov 27, 1817 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Mary Phillips Feb 28, 1838 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died 1872; died Jan 30, 1882 at age 64.

He was a ropemaker before 1848 Williamsburg, Kings County, New York. He was the sailing master of the yacht "Ida" between 1848 and 1849. He was a farmer at "Oak Cliff" in 1850 Weehawken, Hudson County, New Jersey. He was a gateman at the ferry and night ferry master.

Mary Phillips was born circa 1817. She died on Apr 2, 1889 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey.

Children of George Hollister² Boyd and Mary Phillips were as follows:

i. Clara Caitlin³.
ii. John Phillips.
iii. Harriet.
iv. Mary.
v. George Edgar was born Sep 5, 1841 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Charlotte Moore Cutter, daughter of George Ellet Cutter and Catherine Maria Tier, May 18, 1865 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey; died Aug 27, 1931 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, at age 89.

4. Jane S.² Boyd was born Oct 2, 1819 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Ira Martin, son of Ephraim Story Martin Jr. and Nancy Haywood, May 20, 1839; died Mar 16, 1868 at age 48.

She and Ira Martin appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with brother John H. 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Ira Martin was born on Oct 14, 1816 Baltimore, Windsor County, Vermont. He died on Aug 15, 1880 boat on St. John's River,,, Florida, at age 63. He 9 children, first three children died unnamed shortly after birth. He was a Foreman (can't read) on Aug 2, 1850 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Children of Jane S.² Boyd and Ira Martin were as follows:

i. Henry Porrell³ was born circa 1846 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

He appeared on the census of Aug 2, 1850 with uncle John H. and parents 5th Ward, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
ii. Emma Jane was born 1851 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Lucian S Kuecht.
iii. Elizabeth was born 1854 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married William Miller.
iv. Ida died young.
v. Mary Katherine was born Sep 15, 1859 Chester, Windsor County, Vermont.
vi. Ira Jr. was born Apr 11, 1860; married Emma Nicholson; second marriage; married Mary LeChance; 1st marriage; he and Mary LeChance were divorced; died Mar 15, 1941 at age 80.

He resided at Glens Falls, Warren County, New York.

5. Sgt, Edgar S.² Boyd was born Nov 9, 1824 New York; married Rebecca Stringham Jun 18, 1845; died Feb 7, 1895 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 70; buried Feb 11, 1895 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Lot 13353, Section 106.

He was a police officer 41st precinct, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He resided at 41st precinct, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, in Apr, 1870.

Rebecca Stringham was born circa 1826 New York. She died circa Jun, 1862. She was buried on Jun 4, 1862 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Children of Sgt, Edgar S.² Boyd and Rebecca Stringham were as follows:

i. Rebecca Jane³ was born circa 1850 New York; married Henry Johnson; died Feb, 1928; buried Feb 6, 1928 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

She was also known as Janie Boyd.
ii. Edgar S. Jr. was born Dec 17, 1853 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married Sarah P. Boone; died Jan 17, 1886 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 32; buried Jan 20, 1886 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, Lot 13353, Section 106.

He was a brick mason in 1880.
iii. Mary was born circa Apr, 1860 New York.

6. Azubah Chadsey² Boyd was born Jul 27, 1832 New York; married William Brown Jul 3, 1849; died Jan 22, 1891 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 58; buried Jan 25, 1891 Lot 4071, Section 64 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

She and William Brown resided at 92 Sands Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, in 1870.

William Brown was born on Feb 14, 1828 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He died on Jun 15, 1901 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at age 73. He was buried on Jun 18, 1901 Lot 4071, Section 64 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was a clerk in 1860. He was a janitor between 1879 and 1901 Girls' High School, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

Children of Azubah Chadsey² Boyd and William Brown were as follows:

i. Harriet B.³ was born circa 1852 Probably, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; married George Morris Slack Feb 1, 1872 Flatlands, Kings County, New York; died Jan 8, 1931 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; buried Jan 11, 1931 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
ii. William E. was born between 1853 and 1854 New York; married Annie M. Angliss 1894 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; died Jan 21, 1926 Brooklyn, Kings County, New York; buried Jan 24, 1926 Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

He was a clerk.
iii. John C. was born 1857 New York; married Isabelle (Unknown) after 1880; died Sep, 1929.

Compiler:
David Kipp Conover
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