Durham County NcArchives Biographies.....Lloyd, Abbott Edward, Sr. 1857 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 February 24, 2008, 8:17 pm Author: Leonard Wilson (1916) ABBOTT EDWARD LLOYD, SR. ABBOTT EDWARD LLOYD, as his name clearly indicates, is descended from a long line of illustrious forbears. He has the good fortune, like many of our splendid American citizens, to be of mixed descent-English, Irish and Welsh. And as the blending of races enriches the life and enlarges the sympathies of a nation, so also does it make for the highest type of citizenship; for some possess more energy and practical insight, and others have more loyalty, more spontaneity, more imagination, and a keener appreciation of the artistic. Therefore the fusion of English, Irish and Welsh produces a happy combination of characteristics. From the English strain comes poise, financial ability, and an indomitable consciousness of being born to command and possess; from the Irish, vivacity, capacity for sacrifice, great love of country and kindred; from the Welsh, a poetical, reverential religious temperament, a simplicity of character, plainness of speech and directness of method. It is a noteworthy fact that the life of our nation has been strengthened at every point of its vitality by the immigration of sturdy, stalwart sons from the principality of Wales. As the Welshmen have attributes of mind and heart not common to other nationalities, all over our land they have labored for morality, education and religion. Coming, as they do, from a land of melody and song, of poetry and romance, they have brought their heritage to us. And to-day we cannot hear, unmoved, a Welsh choir render those patriotic strains that stirred their forefathers to deeds of valor. The honorable Welsh surname Lloyd is apparently not unlike that of most of the gentle families of Wales, and names a long line of ancestors that extends beyond the dark ages. The first of the Lloyd family, of whom there is any positive record, is Hedd, or Thedd, Molwynog, who resided at Yr Henllys in the Parish and Lordship of Tallyhern. He was Seneschal and nearly akin to Prince David ap Owen and was seized in Chief of the Lordship above named, with those of Llanfair, Duffryn, Elroy and Nan-thraled, still in possession, in part, of some of his descendants. This Welsh chief left three sons, from the second of whom, Gypllon, descended Muric Llyd of Llyny Maen, living in the sixth century, "a Gallant Captain" under the Earl of Arundel. From him descended Sir Griffith Lloyd, the first of the name in North Wales, and a direct ancestor of the family of Croghan and Bawdeswell, and the ancestor of the various branches of the Lloyd family. The name Griffith, by the way. according to the records, recurs in different branches of the Griffith Lloyd family. The father of Abbott Edward Lloyd bore the name of William Griffith Lloyd. Sir Griffith Lloyd, the progenitor, is recorded as having had the high honor of holding the "golden ewer" at the baptism of Edward I, Prince of Wales. Of the same blood comes Rhys ap Jenan ap Llewellyn ap Lloyd, esquire of the body to Edward IV (as the book of Evan Lloyd Jeffry hath it), who, with his cousin Davyd ap Jenkyn, both potent chieftains, acted a turbulent part in the Lancastrian wars. Then also there is occasion to mention the removal of the Lloyd family to Roscommon County, Ireland. The story of this branch of the family is as follows: Sir Robert Lloyd of Wiexham, in Denbigshire, "a right valorous gentleman," of the sixteenth century, married Ann Moustine, or Mostyn, a daughter of that ancient house, now ennobled in the person of the present Lord Mostyn. Sir Robert had issue as follows: Thomas Lloyd, Esquire, who married Honor, daughter of Robert Price, Esquire. But this lady having married against the consent of her friends, Mr. Lloyd was induced to remove into the province of Ulster, in Ireland, under the auspices of his kinsman, the celebrated Sir Ralph Bingley, to whom the Crown, in 1603, granted the manors of Strangford and Ardglass, with other lands in Downshire. On Sir Ralph's death Mr. Lloyd removed to the seat of his cousin, Sir Maurrice Gryffyth, at Carrick Drumrushe, in the County of Leitrim. There he acquired an estate of twelve hundred acres. He settled here not choosing to return into Wales, as Mrs. Lloyd's friends continued irreconcilable. By her he left five sons and three daughters, namely: Richard and John, both officers of distinction who perished on the field during the Civil Wars of 1641, in Ireland; Owen, successor to his father; William, who married Catharine, daughter of Rev. Edward Hawkins, D. D.; Benjamin, who married a daughter of Mr. Reynolds, of the County of Leitrim; Margaret, who married first, Thomas Barton, Esq., ancestor of the Bartons of the Grove, County of Tipperary, and of the Bartons of Clonelly, and the Waterfoot, in Fermanghshire, and had issue. Secondly, Lieutenant Peter St. George, nephew of Sir George St. George, of Carrick Drumrushe, killed by the Irish in 1641, ancestor of the baronets of that name in Ireland, and had issue. And thirdly, Lieutenant Robert Drury, of the County of Suffolk, and had issue; Jane, died unmarried; Elizabeth married Captain Erasmus Mathew, of Northamptonshire, and had, with three daughters, an only son, John Mathew, Esquire, who married a daughter of Sir Francis Gore, baronet, ancestor of the Gores, Earle of Arran and Rosse. Mr. Lloyd was succeeded at his death by his third, though eldest surviving son, Owen Lloyd, Esquire, a captain in the army. He was the first possessor of the Roscommon estates, in which county he acquired three thousand acres, and married Elizabeth Fitzgerald, granddaughter of Sir Luke Fitzgerald, of Tyroghan, in the County of Kildare, a grandson of the illustrious Fitzgerald, Earl of Kildare, direct ancestor of the ducal house of Leinster, and of the other noble branches of that family. By his marriage with Miss Fitzgerald, Mr. Lloyd left at his decease, in the year 1664, three sons and three daughters. The particular branch of the Lloyd family to which the subject of this sketch belongs has for descendant Edward Lloyd, of Roscommon, Ireland, the grandfather of Abbott Edward Lloyd. According to the records, Edward Lloyd married Anne MacDermott, of County Roscommon. We are indebted to O'Hart, who gives in his "Irish Pedigree," the origin of the noted Irish family of MacDermott, who possessed immense territory known as "MacDermott's County," which included a considerable portion of the Counties of Roscommon and Sligo, and lesser districts in Mayo. The MacDermotts were hereditary marshalls of Con-naught, the duties of which position were to raise and regulate the military forces, and to prepare them for battle, as commanders in chief; also to preside at the inauguration of the O'Connors as Kings of Connaught, and to proclaim their election. The MacDermotts derive their descent from Liege of the White Steed, King of Connaught in the eleventh century, and are a branch of the O'Connors. This Liege had a son named Maolruan-aidh, the progenitor of the MacDermotts, hence their tribe was Clan Maolruanaidh or Clan Mulrooney. Diarmaid (-dia: Irish, a god, and armaid, of arms, signifying a great warrior) the grandson of Mulrooney, who died 1165, was the head of the clan, and from him they took the name of MacDermott. The MacDermitts had their chief fortress at the Rock of Lough Key, on an island in Lough Key, near Boyle; and are the only Mile-sean family who have preserved their title of Prince, namely "Hereditary Prince of Coolavin," a title by which the MacDermott is to this day recognized iu the County Sligo. The principal families of the MacDermotts in Connaught are the MacDermott of Coolavin and MacDermott Roe of Alderford, in County Roscommon. William Griffith Lloyd, the son of Edward and Anne MacDermott, emigrated from Roscommon County, Ireland, to America. He left Ireland with a number of others of similar political sentiment, and his three brothers, Richard, John and Phipps. Richard and John went West to locate. Phipps and William Griffith settled in Virginia. It is interesting to note that Phipps Lloyd was a medical student and a graduate of the University of Virginia, and a surgeon in the United States Army, rendering significant service. However, he did not remain in the South. He removed to Canada after the war between the States, and resumed the practice of medicine and, as is usual with the practicing physician, his life was one of service. In crossing a lake to pay a professional call he lost his life. William Griffith Lloyd, the father of Abbott Edward Lloyd, coming from Roscommon County, Ireland, locating in Virginia, secured a position in the drug store of Peyton Johnson. Possessing an ambitious nature, he constantly sought better opportunity. He therefore secured a clerkship in the post office department, this position serving as a stepping stone to higher things. The ambitious boy, when grown to manhood, became part owner and manager of the Richmond Examiner, a newspaper of high standing. William Griffith Lloyd was a great admirer of Robert Emmett, the Irish orator and patriot. As a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia he was a steadfast and uncompromising defender of her interests. He identified himself with the cause of the Confederacy and rendered valiant service as Captain of Company F, 15th Virginia Volunteer Infantry. On several occasions he ran the blockade to Baltimore for medical supplies. His services were meritorious and he served the town of his adoption in various other capacities besides being on the Governor's Staff. He enjoyed the affection and esteem of his fellow-citizens and married Elizabeth Drew Abbott, daughter of Josiah Bartlett Abbott of "High Meadow," Henrico County, a native of Connecticut, born January 1, 1793, died September 23, 1849. Josiah Bartlett Abbott was a distinguished lawyer and financier. His first wife was Elizabeth Henning, the mother of Elizabeth Drew Abbott, the mother of the subject of this sketch. Josiah Bartlett Abbott married, secondly, Catherine C. Randolph, daughter of Henry Randolph of "Warwick," Chesterfield County, Virginia. Among the many other activities of Josiah Bartlett Abbott, he was a member of the publishing firm of J. W. Randolph. As Abbott Edward Lloyd's maternal ancestors, the Abbotts, have been so prominent in all walks of life, especially along educational and religious lines, it is fitting that a short account of this family be incorporated in this sketch. The Abbotts settled first in Massachusetts, and among the earlier settlers of that colony, between the founding of Plymouth, 1620 and the year 1650, are found George Abbott, of Andover; George Abbot, of Rowley; Thomas Abbot, of Andover, and Arthur Abbot, of Ipswich. Connecticut had her share in Robert Abbot, of Branford, and George Abbot, of Norwalk. The Abbott pioneer settlers and their descendants have not only multiplied in number but have given to the States many of her best citizens, as the following list shows: Edward Hale Abbot, lawyer; Francis Ellingwood Abbot, author; Frederick Vaughan Abbot, soldier; Henry Larcom Abbot, soldier and engineer; Katherine Gilbert Abbot, artist; Willis John Abbot, editor and author; Joe Abbott, lawyer and Congressman; Lyman Abbott, clergyman and editor of the Outlook; Nathan Abbot, law teacher; Russell Bigelow Abbott, founder and President of Albert Lea College; Samuel Warren Abbott, M. D., Secretary of Massachusetts State Board of Health. Abbott Edward Lloyd, first of the name to settle in North Carolina, was born in Richmond, Virginia, February 14, 1857. The conditions that existed all over the Southland during this lad's boyhood existed in the Lloyd home also. So we find young Lloyd carrying his share of the economic burdens of the household at the age of eleven. Accordingly he was deprived of the advantages of the formal school curriculum, being forced by circumstances into the broader school of the world. As he possessed a vigorous and inquisitive mind he acquired a vast store of knowledge by the careful reading of good books and by the habit of interrogating friends and acquaintances. Being dependent to a large extent on his own exertions he displayed from the start the same enterprising spirit, the same obduracy and vehemence of will, the same tenacity and continuity of purpose that characterizes him in his life to-day. First of all he was a farm boy. And no doubt this labor, well performed, made for the upbuilding of his character. Only recently, one of our leading child psychologists, a man of comfortable means, realizing the advantage of farm labor for the growing boy, persuaded his son to take a position of farmhand. The boy wanted to be fit physically. But the wise father knew in this wholesome labor there was the upbuilding of the moral as well as the physical nature. So it is that life offers large compensation to those sturdy soldiers who enlist early in the ranks of the employed. When grown to manhood Abbott Edward Lloyd obtained a reliable clerkship in a Richmond drug store. Later he became associated with the Watkins-Cottrell Company. His ability for business was so marked and his judgment so sound, that he naturally became manager of this concern-the Robertson-Lloyd Company, Durham, North Carolina, a branch of the Watkins-Cottrell Company. When the older members of the firm passed away, Mr. Lloyd bought the entire business, changing the name to A. E. Lloyd and Company. He is the sole owner, and in this successful and steadily increasing business the boy's life is epitomized. Though Mr. Lloyd's business interests occupy the greater part of his time he is active in other useful endeavors. He is a director of the Fidelity Bank, serving for several years as Vice-President. He has served the Old North State in North State Guard, 1898, as second lieutenant of line, captain engineer and major engineer. He is also a retired officer of the reserve force; Governor Aycock Staff, first commissioned by Governor Russell. In political affiliation, Mr. Lloyd is a Democrat and votes the Democratic ticket in National and State elections, reserving, however, the privilege of scratching his ticket if a candidate is unworthy. When consulted on this matter, Mr. Lloyd says he votes always for the best man in local matters, regardless of party. As Mr. Lloyd's talents do not run in political lines he does not desire office. He is an active member of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, a Sunday-school teacher, vestryman and member of the choir, having served also as Sunday-school librarian. During Mr. Lloyd's residence in Richmond he sang at St. James from 1875 to 1883. This gift of melody and song is another evidence of Mr. Lloyd's Welsh descent. On February 9, 1886, in the city of Richmond, Virginia, Mr. Lloyd married Lee Lipscombe, the daughter of Dr. William Lipscombe and Virginia Grubbs Lipscombe. Virginia Grubbs was a daughter of P. W. Grubbs, a prominent real estate dealer of Richmond in years gone by. Of this union there are the following children who are worthily upholding the unblemished record of their ancestors: Abbott Edward Lloyd, Jr., formerly a student of the city schools, later of Horner Military School and Virginia Military Institute, and a graduate of the University of North Carolina, taking the degree of A. B.; Orin Cottrell Lloyd, a student of the city schools and later of Virginia Military Institute also graduated at the University of North Carolina with the degree of A. B.; Elsie Randolph Lloyd, who attended the city schools and later St. Mary's, Raleigh, North Carolina, and Sweetbriar, Lynchburg, Virginia. Abbott Edward Lloyd, Jr., has obtained marked success as a traveling salesman, having represented his firm in China for a period of five years. Orin Cottrell Lloyd is also a successful salesman, having been at one time associate professor of Latin and English at the Virginia Military Institute. Elise Randolph Lloyd is a teacher in the Durham graded schools. The Coat of Arms of the Lloyd family is as follows: Arms: Az a lion rampant or. Crest: A demi-lion rampant guardant, or, supporting in the paws an arrow in pale argent. Motto: I live and die for those I love. Additional Comments: Extracted from: MAKERS OF AMERICA BIOGRAPHIES OF LEADING MEN OF THOUGHT AND ACTION THE MEN WHO CONSTITUTE THE BONE AND SINEW OF AMERICAN PROSPERITY AND LIFE VOLUME II By LEONARD WILSON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSISTED BY PROMINENT HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL WRITERS Illustrated with many full page engravings B. F. JOHNSON, INC. CITY OF WASHINGTON, U. S. A. 1916 Copyright, 1916 by B. F. Johnson, Inc. Photo: http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/durham/photos/bios/lloyd46gbs.jpg File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/durham/bios/lloyd46gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ncfiles/ File size: 17.2 Kb