Person:Adam Boyd (11)

Watchers
Browse
Rev. Adam Boyd
b.1692 Ireland
d.21 Nov 1768
Add Parents and Siblings
Spouse and Children
(edit)
m. 23 Oct 1725
  1. Margaret Boyd1726 -
  2. Rev. John Boyd1728 -
  3. Janet Boyd1730 - 1800
  4. Agnes Boyd1732 - 1770
  5. Thomas Boyd1734 - 1778
  6. Mary Boyd1736 - 1808
  7. Rev. Adam Boyd1738 - 1800
  8. Col. Andrew Boyd1740 -
  9. Hannah Boyd1743 -
  10. Elizabeth Boyd1745 - 1821
  11. Samuel Boyd, M.D.1747 - 1780
Add another spouse & children
Facts and Events
Name Rev. Adam Boyd
Gender Male
Birth[1] 1692 Ireland?Bellameny
Marriage 23 Oct 1725 to Jane Craighead
Death[1] 21 Nov 1768
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Craighead, James Geddes (1823-1895). The Craighead family : a genealogical memoir of the descendants of Rev. Thomas and Margaret Craighead, 1658-1876. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Printed for the descendants, Sherman & co., 1876)
    53.

    JANE or JANET OKAIGHEAD, daughter of Rev. Thomas Craighead, born in Ireland, married Rev. Adam Boyd, October 23d, 1725.

    Mr. Boyd was born at Bellameny, Ireland, 1692, and came to Boston 1715, where he remained until 1722 or 3, when he removed to the Jerseys. Was taken under care of New Castle Presbytery, July, 1725, and accepted a call from Octorara and Pequea, Lancaster County, Pa., in September, and was ordained in October, with the privilege of spending part of his time at the Forks of the Brandywine. Had leave in 1741 to accept a call from a part of the congregation, at Brandywine. Died November 21st, 1768. On his tomb "forty-four years pastor of this church." "Eminent through life for modest piety, diligence in his office, prudence, equanimity, and peace." ...

Retrieved from "https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Adam_Boyd_%2811%29"