Jefferson County KS Archives Obituaries.....BOYD, Robert Moffit April 1, 1910
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The McLouth Times
Jefferson County
Friday
April 1, 1910

Robert M. Boyd Passes Away.

After a Lingering Illness The End Comes Peacefully.

Last Friday evening, after weeks of illness and suffering, R. M. BOYD died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.D. BRADFORD, in this city. Owing to his
enfeebled condition his death was not unexpected. The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the United Brethren church. A large crowd
gathered to pay their last respect to this old citizen who was so well and
favorably known. Beautiful floral offerings were presented by the different
orders and friends. Rev. E.E. McAferty conducted the services. Mr. Boyd was a
member of the G.A.R. post here, which took part in the funeral ceremonies. One
by one the "boys" who fought in the great struggle to save the union are passing
to their reward beyond.

Robert Moffit Boyd.
Was born May 1, 183?, in Coschocton county, Ohio, and died March 25, 1910, at
McLouth, Kansas, at the age of 79 years, 10 months and 25 days. He lived at his
old home in Ohio until 1851 when he went to Washington, Iowa, where he was
united in marriage to Eliza Jane ROBERTSON in 1852, who now survives him. Ten
children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy. The following
survive him: William George of Colorado Springs, Thomas Henry of Winchester,
Lizzie MARTIN of Arkansas City, Kansas, Robert Mason of Jefferson county, Ella
BRADFORD of McLouth, Joseph Alexander of Leavenworth county, and Hattie HERRIES
of Leavenworth county. He leaves twenty-three grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.

At the breaking of the Civil War he answered his country's call and enlisted in
Company H of th Second Iowa Infantry, where he served until the close of the
war, after which he returned to Ohio. He resided there until the fall of 1868,
when he came to Kansas, locating where the battle of Hickory Point was fought.
In the spring of 1887 he moved to McLouth, where he resided until his death.
In early life he united with the United Presbyterian church and remained a
member of that church until death claimed him. Thus ends a ling, useful life. 
 

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