Husband Rev. Bankhead Boyd 1
Born: 1809 - County Derry, Ireland 1
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Died: 2 Feb 1860 - ? Washington Co, PA 2
Buried: - ? Pigeon Creek U. P. Cemetery, Washington Co, PA
Father: Hugh Boyd ( - ) 3
Mother: Elizabeth Scott ( - ) 4
Marriage: 7 Mar 1838 2
Wife Margaret Thome 5
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Father: James Thome ( -1861) 6
Mother: Abigail "Abbie" Hill ( - ) 5
Children
1 M Hugh Wilson Boyd 2
Born: 16 Dec 1840 2
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Died: 12 Jun 1869 2
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2 M James Thome Boyd 2
Born: Jul 1843 2
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Died: 22 Dec 1861 2
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3 M Robert Erwin Boyd 2
Born: 22 Dec 1845 2
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Died: 18 May 1848 2
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Spouse: Did Not Marry
4 F Lizzie Scott Boyd 2
Born: 24 Mar 1848 2
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Died: 2 Jul 1868 2
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5 F Abigail Thome Boyd 7
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Died: Aft 1893
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Spouse: Matthew Carson Berry (1843-Aft 1910) 8 9
Marr: 22 Nov 1871 10
General Notes: Husband - Rev. Bankhead Boyd
He was born in County Derry, Ireland. For a brief period he studied the classics, and then with his father and mother came to America in 1824. The family settled in the bounds of the congregation of which afterward he became the pastor. In 1829 he graduated at Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He studied theology the required time (four years) in the Associate Theological Seminary, also near Canonsburg, which institution was then under the supervision of Rev. James Ramsey, D. D. He was licensed to preach in the summer of 1833, and was installed pastor of the Seceder Church, Pigeon Creek, Pennsylvania, in July, 1834. This relationship continued pleasant, useful and unbroken till his death, covering over a quarter of a century. As a sermonizer he was clear and methodical, thus greatly aiding the hearer in remembering the discourse. He sustained every sentiment by Scripture testimony. The doctrines he presented were strictly Calvinistic, and were highly calculated to make strong Christians in faith and good works. He treated sin, and especially Sabbath desecration, in a manner to convince the most callous of their dark and degrading character. As a pastor he was honest, faithful, conscientious. On communion occasions he very distinctly outlined the character of the worthy partaker of the Lord's Supper. A warm friend of the young, his instructions always pressed them to walk in the ways of truth and righteousness. As the moderator of Session he was calm, decided and ever ready to promote whatever would advance the spiritual interests of his people. As a presbyter he was esteemed a wise and safe counselor. Possessing a cultivated and well-stored mind, he was chosen a member of the board of managers of the theological seminary already alluded to. [CBRWC, 377]