Who was Elizabeth Boyd?

Elizabeth Boyd (1831–1882) was born in , Buncombe, North Carolina, USA and died in , Macon, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth Caroline Boyd 1831–1882

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Oct 1831 · , Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Died 1 Jan 1882 · , Macon, North Carolina, USA

Father William Bill Boyd

Mother Catherine Katy Sharp

Spouse Elijah Raby

Children Artie Callie Sallie Raby, Burton G Raby, Charles Albert Raby, Ida P Raby, James Elijah Raby, John C Breckenridge Raby, Josiah Hamilton Joseph Raby, L Ella Whitener, Mary Henrietta Raby, Mary Raby, Nancy C Raby, Sarah Jane Raby

Siblings Boy Boyd, Catharine C Boyd, George Thomas Boyd, Margaret Milanda Boyd, Martha L Marthy Boyd, Mary Ann Boyd, Nancy Emaline Boyd, Robert William Boyd, Samuel D Boyd, Sarah M Sallie Boyd

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Bill Boyd

Catherine Katy Sharp

Spouse(s)

Elijah Raby

Children

Artie Callie Sallie Raby

John C Breckenridge Raby

Josiah Hamilton Joseph Raby

Biography

In 1831, Elizabeth Caroline Boyd entered the world in, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to william bill boyd and catherine katy sharp. Elizabeth Caroline Boyd married elijah raby, and had children including artie callie sallie raby, burton g raby, charles albert raby, ida p raby, james elijah raby, john c breckenridge raby, josiah hamilton joseph raby, l ella whitener, mary henrietta raby, mary raby, nancy c raby, sarah jane raby. Elizabeth Caroline Boyd passed away in 1882 in, Macon, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1831

Birth of Elizabeth Caroline Boyd in, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1882

Death of Elizabeth Caroline Boyd in, Macon, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Boyd

This ancestor line traces from Germany (1625) to , Buncombe, North Carolina, USA (1831) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Boyd (1831–1882) was born in , Buncombe, North Carolina, USA and died in , Macon, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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