Georgia:  Elbert County: Obituary for Mrs. Amanda L. (Herndon) Boyd
26 September 1890

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Obituary for Mrs. Amanda L. (Herndon) Boyd

"The Herald and Advertiser"
Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia
26 September 1890

BOYD - Mrs. Amanda L. Boyd died at her home in Haralson Co., Ga., September 7th,
1890.

Deceased was a daughter of Edward and Nancy HERNDON and was born in Elbert
County, Ga. on December 26th, 1834.  Her parents moved to Meriwether
County in 1835 (or 1836) where she was reared to womanhood.  She joined
Mt. Zion Baptist church, Meriwether county, in 1851, and was baptized by Rev.
Nathan H. Williams.  She was united in marriage to Mr. Matthew BROOKS in
February 1855.  One child born to them lived but a few weeks, and the father
died in October 1856.  She was married to Mr. M. C. BOYD on the 7th of December
1857. Six children were a result of this union, five of whom still survive.
She leaves a husband, five brothers and a sister to mourn her loss.  She was
Buried at Pleasant Grove church, Haralson county, after religious services at
The grave by rev. Van Mize, the funeral being attended by a large concourse of
Sorrowing relatives and friends.  To the bereaved husband and children, brothers
And sisters, we extend out sincere condolence, and would point them to Him who
Doeth all things well for that comfort they can find in none other than the
Lord Jesus Christ.
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>From Meriwether Co., GA marriage records:
BROOKS, Matthew - HERNDON, Amanda L. on 6 Feb 1855

>From Coweta Co. GA marriage records:
BOYD, M. C. - Brooks, Mrs. A. F. on 6 Dec 1857