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Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa) Aug 6, 1914.
PIONEER OFFICIAL IS CALLED BY DEATH -
John S. Boyd, a pioneer official in Taylor county, died at his residence in Bedford at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Boyd organized and taught the first school in Marshall township in 1857.
In 1859, 1860, 1861, Mr. Boyd served as county surveyor, those being days when there was work for the county surveyor to do. He succeeded Josiah Litteer in that office, and S.J. Hall followed him.
Whilst the records can not be found, the best information obtainable is that he served as county superintendent of schools in 1862 and 1863, and again in 1870 and 1871, the records showing the later service.
Mr. Boyd came to Taylor county July 30, 1857, walking from Mount Pleasant, which was the railroad terminal at that time. By industry he accumulated a large amount of land, and became one of the county's leading citizens. He held a keen interest in public affairs up to the time of his last illness.
Funeral services were held this morning at the residence, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Lexington cemetery.
John Saylor Boyd was born in Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, Jun 14, 1835. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Breckville, Ohio, twelve miles south of Cleveland. He attended school at Berea, Ohio. March 21, 1860, he was united in marriage to Similda E. Raynolds at the home of R.A. Mosier, on what is now known as the John Wright farm north of Bedford. To this union were born eight children, three of whom with the wife survive. The children were Mrs. Alma R. Hough of Conway, Frank N. of Parsons, Kas., and Bruce B. of Los Angeles, Cal. He also leaves to mourn his death 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One daughter, Alice C., died in 1863, and in September, 1875, Eliza J., George M., and Martha B., died of diphtheria within twelve days of each other. Mrs. Jessie E. Hook, a daughter, the wife of G.W. Hook, died about two years ago.
Mr. Boyd was a member of the Presbyterian church, having become a Christian early in life. While he resided in Conway and vicinity he was associated with the Methodist church.
Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa) Aug 6, 1914.
PIONEER OFFICIAL IS CALLED BY DEATH -
John S. Boyd, a pioneer official in Taylor county, died at his residence in Bedford at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Boyd organized and taught the first school in Marshall township in 1857.
In 1859, 1860, 1861, Mr. Boyd served as county surveyor, those being days when there was work for the county surveyor to do. He succeeded Josiah Litteer in that office, and S.J. Hall followed him.
Whilst the records can not be found, the best information obtainable is that he served as county superintendent of schools in 1862 and 1863, and again in 1870 and 1871, the records showing the later service.
Mr. Boyd came to Taylor county July 30, 1857, walking from Mount Pleasant, which was the railroad terminal at that time. By industry he accumulated a large amount of land, and became one of the county's leading citizens. He held a keen interest in public affairs up to the time of his last illness.
Funeral services were held this morning at the residence, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Lexington cemetery.
John Saylor Boyd was born in Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, Jun 14, 1835. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Breckville, Ohio, twelve miles south of Cleveland. He attended school at Berea, Ohio. March 21, 1860, he was united in marriage to Similda E. Raynolds at the home of R.A. Mosier, on what is now known as the John Wright farm north of Bedford. To this union were born eight children, three of whom with the wife survive. The children were Mrs. Alma R. Hough of Conway, Frank N. of Parsons, Kas., and Bruce B. of Los Angeles, Cal. He also leaves to mourn his death 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One daughter, Alice C., died in 1863, and in September, 1875, Eliza J., George M., and Martha B., died of diphtheria within twelve days of each other. Mrs. Jessie E. Hook, a daughter, the wife of G.W. Hook, died about two years ago.
Mr. Boyd was a member of the Presbyterian church, having become a Christian early in life. While he resided in Conway and vicinity he was associated with the Methodist church.
CO B 4TH BAT SOUTHERN BORDER BRIGADE
Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa) Aug 6, 1914.
PIONEER OFFICIAL IS CALLED BY DEATH -
John S. Boyd, a pioneer official in Taylor county, died at his residence in Bedford at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Boyd organized and taught the first school in Marshall township in 1857.
In 1859, 1860, 1861, Mr. Boyd served as county surveyor, those being days when there was work for the county surveyor to do. He succeeded Josiah Litteer in that office, and S.J. Hall followed him.
Whilst the records can not be found, the best information obtainable is that he served as county superintendent of schools in 1862 and 1863, and again in 1870 and 1871, the records showing the later service.
Mr. Boyd came to Taylor county July 30, 1857, walking from Mount Pleasant, which was the railroad terminal at that time. By industry he accumulated a large amount of land, and became one of the county's leading citizens. He held a keen interest in public affairs up to the time of his last illness.
Funeral services were held this morning at the residence, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Lexington cemetery.
John Saylor Boyd was born in Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, Jun 14, 1835. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Breckville, Ohio, twelve miles south of Cleveland. He attended school at Berea, Ohio. March 21, 1860, he was united in marriage to Similda E. Raynolds at the home of R.A. Mosier, on what is now known as the John Wright farm north of Bedford. To this union were born eight children, three of whom with the wife survive. The children were Mrs. Alma R. Hough of Conway, Frank N. of Parsons, Kas., and Bruce B. of Los Angeles, Cal. He also leaves to mourn his death 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One daughter, Alice C., died in 1863, and in September, 1875, Eliza J., George M., and Martha B., died of diphtheria within twelve days of each other. Mrs. Jessie E. Hook, a daughter, the wife of G.W. Hook, died about two years ago.
Mr. Boyd was a member of the Presbyterian church, having become a Christian early in life. While he resided in Conway and vicinity he was associated with the Methodist church.
Times-Republican (Bedford, Iowa) Aug 6, 1914.
PIONEER OFFICIAL IS CALLED BY DEATH -
John S. Boyd, a pioneer official in Taylor county, died at his residence in Bedford at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, after an illness of about two weeks. Mr. Boyd organized and taught the first school in Marshall township in 1857.
In 1859, 1860, 1861, Mr. Boyd served as county surveyor, those being days when there was work for the county surveyor to do. He succeeded Josiah Litteer in that office, and S.J. Hall followed him.
Whilst the records can not be found, the best information obtainable is that he served as county superintendent of schools in 1862 and 1863, and again in 1870 and 1871, the records showing the later service.
Mr. Boyd came to Taylor county July 30, 1857, walking from Mount Pleasant, which was the railroad terminal at that time. By industry he accumulated a large amount of land, and became one of the county's leading citizens. He held a keen interest in public affairs up to the time of his last illness.
Funeral services were held this morning at the residence, conducted by Rev. John A. Currie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Lexington cemetery.
John Saylor Boyd was born in Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, Jun 14, 1835. When three years of age he moved with his parents to Breckville, Ohio, twelve miles south of Cleveland. He attended school at Berea, Ohio. March 21, 1860, he was united in marriage to Similda E. Raynolds at the home of R.A. Mosier, on what is now known as the John Wright farm north of Bedford. To this union were born eight children, three of whom with the wife survive. The children were Mrs. Alma R. Hough of Conway, Frank N. of Parsons, Kas., and Bruce B. of Los Angeles, Cal. He also leaves to mourn his death 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. One daughter, Alice C., died in 1863, and in September, 1875, Eliza J., George M., and Martha B., died of diphtheria within twelve days of each other. Mrs. Jessie E. Hook, a daughter, the wife of G.W. Hook, died about two years ago.
Mr. Boyd was a member of the Presbyterian church, having become a Christian early in life. While he resided in Conway and vicinity he was associated with the Methodist church.
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