HARALSON - Meriwether COUNTY, GA - Obits Mrs. Amanda L. (Herndon) Boyd

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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.
=================================================== 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