TUSCARAWAS COUNTY OHIO BIOS: BOYD, James (published 1884) *********************************************************************** OHGENWEB NOTICE: All distribution rights to this electronic data are reserved by the submitter. Reproduction or re-presentation of copyrighted material will require the permission of the copyright owner. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. *********************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by MRS GINA M REASONER AUPQ38A@prodigy.com September 14, 1999 *********************************************************************** The History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio Warner, Beers & Co., 1884 HUGH KELLY, farmer and proprietor of iron mine, P.O. New Philadelphia, was born March 6, 1815, in St. John, New Brunswick, the second child of a family of ten children. His mother, Jerusha Kelly, was accidentally drowned in the Bay of Fundy in 1835. His father, James More Kelly, was a merchant, ship-builder, lumber dealer and proprietor of vessels plying on the Atlantic. Hugh was united in marriage, December 4, 1835, with Rosanne Steeves, also a native of the province. They emigrated to Ohio in 1836, and after living for six years in Harrison County came to this county and township. Ten children have been born unto them -Catherine, wife of John Minnis; Margaret, wife of Andrew Van Buskirk, of Allen County; Mary, widow of ALBERT BOYD; William, of Lockport; James, who was killed while in service in 1865; Henry, deceased, and John, Ellen, Thomas and Harvey, at home. Mr. Kelly's farm is underlaid with a vein of blackband iron ore. He has opened a mine and operated it profitably for several years. He is a Republican; has held various township offices, and is esteemed an upright, reliable and influential citizen. Himself and wife are members of the German Baptist Church. Page 653, Sandy Township - Justice of the Peace: James Boyd, 1819; James Boyd, 1822. Page 437 -Through all the movements up to Atlanta, the Fifty-second was busily engaged, and maintained its reputation for discipline, courage and endurance. From Atlanta, it moved with Sherman to Savannah, and thence, with small loss, through Georgia and the Carolinas northward. It participated in the grand review at Washington; was mustered out there June 3, 1865, and was soon after discharged at Columbus, Ohio. The following died of wounds received in action: JAMES BOYD, at Nashville, August 7, 1864. Page 662, Union Township - The following is a lsit of the township magistrates: JAMES BOYD, 1833. Page 663, Union Township - The Black Horse tavern was built in 1819 by JAMES BOYD on the southwest quarter of Section 26, at the junction of the two roads. It was a noted resort in early days, and an important stopping place on the Cadiz & New Philadelphia road. When wheat was hauled by teams from Harrison County to the Ohio Canal, it was a regular stopping place, and did a rushing business. A dozen wagons standing in the yard was a very common sight. After MR. BOYD, Nicholas Swenigen, Mr. Kent and Joseph Thompson were proprietors of the house. It was closed to the public years ago. Page 664, Union Township - Whisky was manufactured at several stills in the township, as it was everywhere else throughout the West in those days, and the evils resulting from its use became so marked that a firm stand was taken by some settlers against it. At the first election in the township for Justices, JAMES BOYD and James Gray, the two tavern-keepers were candidates against George Graham and John Iler, members of the Methodist Church. The inn-keepers opened a keg of "free whiskey," and by this means carried the election in their favor. The temperance element soon after rallied and obtained control, and have held it ever since. The alcoholic beverage was always an important factor at barn raisings and other public assemblages, until Joshua Leggett, Thomas Milligan and William Rutledge. Reese Baldwin and others put forth determined efforts against it and finally abolished it. DANIEL P. McGREGOR, farmer and stock-raiser, P.O. New Cumberland, was born December 5, 1835 in Warren Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and obtained his education in the school at New Cumberland. He was united in marriage, March 6, 1862 with MINERVA JANE BOYD, also a native of this township. To this union were born eight children, six of whom are living Elliott, Maud, Edith, S. Brice, Eleanor and Ralph. Mr. McGregor owns a finely improved and well stocked farm of 140 acres, a part of the old homestead. He devotes a great deal of his attention to the cultivation and training of fine stock. He owns several head of fine blooded stock, both horses and cattle. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. McGregor is a Democrat in politics. Page 520 -In 1842 about fifteen Methodists including William Hamilton and wife, Archibald A. Hamilton and wife and James McCreary and wife met at the house of the first-named, one mile south of Gnadenhutten and organized a class. For four years services were held in the barn and house of William Hamilton; then, in 1846, a frame church, 30 x 35 was erected nearly a mile farther south on Military Lot 4. The first ministers were Revs. ROBERT BOYD and William Devinney; Revs. Devinney and Dudley served the second year. Page 684, Wayne Township - A few years later, SAMUEL BOYD, from Pennsylvania, owned and dwelt upon Military Lot 1, on the western line of the township. He belonged to the United Brethren, the head of a numerous family, and a resident of the township until death. Page 364 - The jury fixed the appropriation price of Lot 199 at $14,300, and citizens of the county guaranteed the payment of the excess, $6,300. The plans of the new building (court house) filed by THOMAS BOYD were approved by the Commissioners June 26, 1882, and notice was given that sealed proposals for its erection would be received August 1. Page 623, Perry Township - It would not be uncommon in early times for the two or three taverns here to be filled to overflowing with emigrants seeking homes in this Western land. WILLIAM BOYD and Benona P. Evans were early merchants. Page 626, Perry Township - Township magistrates of Perry have been: WILLIAM BOYD, 1836. Page 968 - Louisa is listed as widow of WILLIAM E. BOYD. She is the daughter of Isaac and Mary (Masters) True. -------------OH-FOOTSTEPS Mailing List ----------------------