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Melissa A. Boyd 1849–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1849

Birth Location: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 26 Jan 1891

Death Location: New Garden, Russell, Virginia

Father: Jonathan Boyd

Mother: Mary Burnett

Spouse(s): Adam Grimsley

Children(s): Robert Grimsley

In 1849, Melissa A. Boyd entered the world in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Jonathan Aaron Boyd And Mary Magdalene Polly Burnett. In 1850, Melissa A. Boyd resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. In 1860, Melissa A. Boyd resided in Russell, Virginia, United States. Melissa A. Boyd married Adam Grimsley, and had children including Robert W Grimsley. Melissa A. Boyd passed away in 1891 in New Garden, Russell, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Melissa A. Boyd entered the world in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States, born to Jonathan Aaron Boyd And Mary Magdalene Polly Burnett.
  • In 1850, Melissa A. Boyd resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • In 1860, Melissa A. Boyd resided in Russell, Virginia, United States.
  • Melissa A. Boyd married Adam Grimsley, and had children including Robert W Grimsley.
  • Melissa A. Boyd passed away in 1891 in New Garden, Russell, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melissa Boyd's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Boyd
1849–1891
Birth Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
Jonathan Aaron Boyd
1801–1892
Franklin Co. VA
Mary (Magdalene "Polly") Burnett
1813–1896
Henry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Boyd
1769–1852
Franklin, Virginia, USA
Nancy Aaron
1770–1870
Albemarle, Virginia, USA
John Burnett
1759–1813
HENRY CO,VA.
Nancy Pennington
1787–1860
HENRY CO,VA.
Great-Grandparents
Joseph ?
1737–1820
Benjamin Aaron
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melissa Boyd's Descendants

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Melissa (A.) Boyd (1849–26 Jan 1891) m. Adam Grimsley (Abt. 1850–)
  1. 1. Robert (W.) Grimsley 1875–

Melissa Boyd's Timeline

6 Records

1849
1849
Birth of Melissa A. Boyd in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 1
Melissa A. Boyd resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1860
1860
Age 11
Melissa A. Boyd resided here in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 21
Melissa A. Boyd resided here in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 31
Melissa A. Boyd resided here in New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
1891
26 Jan 1891
Age 42
Death of Melissa A. Boyd in New Garden, Russell, Virginia
New Garden, Russell, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Russell, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 132; Image: 140.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 344B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 344B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Russell, Virginia; Roll: ; Page: 132; Image: 140.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 67; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1891
    Event Place: New Garden, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index

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