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Edward Buchanan Boyd 1878–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1878

Birth Location: Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee

Death Date: 25 FEB 1956

Death Location: St Petersburg, FL

Father: Dr Jr

Mother: Ida Buchanan

Spouse(s): Nettie Atkinson

Children(s): Earnest Boyd, Kathleen Boyd, Ernest Boyd

In 1878, Edward Buchanan Boyd entered the world in Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee, born to Dr William Patrick Boyd Jr And Ida Elizabeth Buchanan. In 1880, Edward Buchanan Boyd resided in Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Edward Buchanan Boyd resided in Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee. Edward Buchanan Boyd married Nettie Pearl Atkinson, and had children including Earnest Buchannan Boyd, Ernest Elvington Boyd, Kathleen Boyd. Edward Buchanan Boyd passed away in 1956 in St Petersburg, FL.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Edward Buchanan Boyd entered the world in Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee, born to Dr William Patrick Boyd Jr And Ida Elizabeth Buchanan.
  • In 1880, Edward Buchanan Boyd resided in Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Edward Buchanan Boyd resided in Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • Edward Buchanan Boyd married Nettie Pearl Atkinson, and had children including Earnest Buchannan Boyd, Ernest Elvington Boyd, Kathleen Boyd.
  • Edward Buchanan Boyd passed away in 1956 in St Petersburg, FL.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Jr
1846–1929
Birth Location: Donelson, Davidson County, TN
DJ
Ida Buchanan
1856–1932
Birth Location: Donelson, Davidson County, TN
IB

Spouses(s)

Nettie Atkinson
1883–1969
Birth Location: Tennessee
NA

Children(s)

Earnest Boyd
1903–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Kathleen Boyd
1908–
Birth Location: Tennessee
KB
Ernest Boyd
1903–1963
Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
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Edward Boyd's Ancestors

Self
Edward Boyd
1878–1956
Birth Place: Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee
Parents
Dr William Patrick Boyd Jr
1846–1929
Donelson, Davidson County, TN
Ida (Elizabeth) Buchanan
1856–1932
Donelson, Davidson County, TN
Grandparents
William (Patrick) Boyd
1814–
Virginia
Catherine Waggonner
1815–
Tennessee
Edward (East) Buchanan
1818–1876
Donelson, Davidson County, TN
Sarah (B. (Sally)) Whitworth
1830–1901
Mud Tavern, Davidson County, TN
Great-Grandparents
William Whitworth
1797–1838
Mourning Brantley
1792–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Boyd's Descendants

1.
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Edward (Buchanan) Boyd (31 Oct 1878–25 FEB 1956) m. Nettie (Pearl) Atkinson (22 MAR 1883–28 APR 1969)
  1. 1. Earnest (Buchannan) Boyd 1903–
  2. 2. Kathleen Boyd 1908–
  3. 3. Ernest (Elvington) Boyd 1903–1963

Edward Boyd's Timeline

9 Records

1878
31 Oct 1878
Birth of Edward Buchanan Boyd in Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee
Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 2
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 22
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee
Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 32
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 40
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Robertson, Tennessee
Robertson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 52
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 57
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 62
Edward Buchanan Boyd resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1956
25 FEB 1956
Age 78
Death of Edward Buchanan Boyd in St Petersburg, FL
St Petersburg, FL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Donelson, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3975; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 99-147
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Robertson County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877687; Draft Board: 0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 1251; Family History Film: 1255251; Page: 18C; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1565; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 117.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mcwhirterville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 1251; Family History Film: 1255251; Page: 18C; Enumeration District: 62; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1565; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 117.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Robertson County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877687; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3975; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 99-147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3975; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 99-147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 FEB 1956
    Event Place: St Petersburg, FL
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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