To All The Descen~ants Of Alexander Boyd, The Elder

And Swepson Family Descendants July, 2013

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Family and Friends, Greetings to all! I hope everyone is having a

wonderful summer. We are working enthusiastically on our upcoming Boyd Family Reunion to be held once again the weekend of September 28 and 29 this fall. This is a lovely time of year to visit Boydton and the Boyd Tavern. Our reunion last year was lots of fun and a great success with the new participation of various family members from North Carolina and Virginia. We are also uniquely blessed with having in the Boyd Tavern such a lovely historical place to gather.

This year's reunion will once again start on Satm•day afternoon. VI e will be offering a walking tour that starts at 2 pm at the Tavern. This year's tour will be led by our cousin, Walter Beales and will focus on the History of Randolph-Macon College. Afrer gathering our group at the Tavern, we will take cars to the Randolph-Macon College site where we will disembark and look at various buildings. If you are not interested in the walking tour, please relax with lemonade and cookies at the Tavern. You can also peruse our genealogical files. Don't forget to bring your family photos to be scanned for our files.

Saturday evening will kick off at 6:00 pm with cocktails followed by a pig roast at the Tavern. This evening is casual and fun. We will also have games and activities for the children. After dinner local author and historian, John Caknipe, Jr. will speak to us on The Boyds at Randolph-Macon College. If you haven't seen the restored County Courthouse illuminated at night this would be a great time for us all to take a short walk. This is a beautiful sight, not to be missed.

Sunday morning we will have coffee and donuts at the Tavern before our 11:00 am church service atthe Boydton Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Russell Burchard is returning this year to lead us in worship. Russell is a retired Episcopal priest, who moved from Virginia Beach to Dawsonville, GA where he has devoted his time to writing and teaching the Gospel. His most recent book, entitled Spirit and Fire, Understanding the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, is "about

the filling of the Holy Spirit for you and those you love." Russell was regarded in our church in Virginia Beach as one of the best Bible teachers known. To learn more about Russell you can go to www .godandpolitics.net.

After church, v:e will return to the Tavern for our an.l.Lual family photo and luncheon.

Please put September 28 and 29 on your calendar anc~ rf'tum your reply slips as soon as possible. Our annual family reunion is growing. Meeting our cousins, spending time together, listening to each other's stories contributes to what we know of ourselves and where we came from. I find it such a blessing that we have a Boyd Family Foundation and that we have this annual opportunity to gather together and discover the people, places and events that made us who we are today.

See you in September!!!

Robin Boyd Rawles

NOTICE: The Board of Directors for the Boyd Family

Memorial Foundation will meet at the Tavern Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

FAMILY NEWSLETTER·

The Boyd Family Newsletter is mailed to the Boyd Tavern Foundation Board of Directors and their spouses and to other friends of the Boyd Tavern in addition to the Boyd family. Any of you who receive this newsletter are cordially invited to any and all of the reunion functions.

Please notify us of name and address changes as we do not want to lose you. Notify us too, of the weddings, graduations, births, and any milestone birthdays celebrated.

This newsletter is compiled by

Mary Anne Boyd Dettinger.

CONTRIBUTORS

Generous contributions gratefully received by The Boyd Family Memorial Foundation between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

In Memory Of:

Dr. John Boyd Bullock By: I. Gerald & Tammy Bullock

Marcella H. Bullock

General Contributions:

Ruth Crowder John & Jane Dehart

Generous contributions gratefully received by The Boyd Tavern Foundation between

July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

In Memory Of:

Anne C. & Walter R. Beales, Jr. By: Walter R. Beales, III

Lucy Boyd Meade Henry Armistead Boyd Elizabeth Boyd Thom

Mariam Boyd Tisdale Orgain By: B. Randolph (Randy) Boyd

Judge Franklin T. Dupree, Jr. By: L. Jackson & Carolyn K. Hite

Harry A. Thomas By: Margaret R. Thomas

Mrs. Oneta Wilson Carter By: Pamela K & Daniel E. Blalock

Marvin 0. Carter John & Catherine Tucker

Elizabeth S. Herbert Charles R. & Dale Ann Chrimes Willie K. & Carter S. Williams

Thomson & Jane Lipscomb Jack & Patsy Stancil

William & Truitt B. Allcott Alexander R. & Virginia C. Salzman

Melinda & Gerald Siver

In Honor Of:

Austin Boyd Bruneau Thomas Bruneau

By: Mrs. Austin Tucker

John Spencer By: Dr. & Mrs. W. Boyd Spencer

L. Jackson Hite Carolyn K. Hite

By: Mary Jane Banning Roberta Lynn Banning

H. M & Mary Jane King Mr. & Mrs. James L. Banning

Mary Anne Oettinger By: Sydney P. Britt

Mrs. Helen Gregory By: Judge & Mrs. Randolph A. Beales & Children

Harriett P. Beales By: Walter R. Beales, III

Judge & Mrs. Randolph Beales & Children

Judge & Mrs. Randolph A. Beales By: Walter R. Beales, III

Mrs. Ruth Allen Crowder By: Marvin 0. Carter

General Contributions

Nora R. Dickens Dr. & Mrs. Lucien Roberts Mr. & Mrs. C. P. Reamey

Mr. John C. Kolbe Timothy M Hawkins, Atty. . Mr. & Mrs. PageRoberts

Ann Cobb Huggins James Bradford Jackson

Wesley & Mary McAden, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Randall Suslick Elizabeth H. Butterworth

Martha B. Ross Dr. Susan D. Hundley

Virginia W. Broyles Frances Finch Webb Mr. & Mrs. Joe Noah

Leland Nicholson Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. John A. Pattison

Dr. & Mrs. William Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Lucian B. Boyd

Linden Tucker Bell Nancy Gill

R. Boyd Melchor F. W. Richards

Mr. & Mrs. John Boyd Davis, III Crowder-Hite Crews Funeral Home

James E. & Daniela D. Shew, Jr. Elizabeth Reynolds Tschiemer

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Taylor

Mrs. Robert Massie (Mildred) Boyd Mary Anne B. Dettinger

Charles T Hawkins Russell 0. Slayton, Atty.

Susan H. Massey Dr. & Mrs. James W Rawles, Jr.

Robert R. Boyd, II Thomas C. & Evelyn B. Emory

R. Hart & Catherine E. Hudson Helen S. Gregory

Southern Piedmont Land & Lake Ruth Crenshaw Toone

Gloria & Ed Taylor, Sr. R. B. Boyd (Ty & Pat Boyd) Thomson & Jane Lipscomb

A.G. & Linda Mahaffey Landon H. Carter Trust

Outstanding supporters of the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation and of the Boyd Tavern Foundation for

2012

Mr. & Mrs. B. Randolph Boyd Mrs. Robert Massie (Mildred) Boyd

Sydney P. Britt Landon Carter Nora Dickens

Jack & Carolyn Hite Dr. & Mrs. Jamie Rawles

Dr. & Mrs. Randall Suslick Margaret R. Thomas

Your gifts to the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation are now tax exempt. We are happy to report our 501 ( c )(3) status has been reinstated. Your donations are greatly appreciated and envelopes are provided. We use these donations for our cemetery upkeep and we support the Boyd Tavern Foundation in maintenance of the tavern and the repair of furniture. It is also used for the printing and mailing of the newsletter and the honorarium for speakers at our reunions.

The Boyd Tavern hosted its third annual Christmas Tea in December 2012. Guests celebrated with tea, cider and· cookies and a visit with Santa. It was a time of fun and fellowship and it gave families and friends an opportunity to tour the lovely Tavern.

SEE YOU AT THE REUNION IN SEPTEMBER

Boyd, Bland Peter Boyd, IV, "Pete" of Brownsville, TN died October 30, 2012 in the Sugar Creek Retirement Center in Brownsville, TN. Pete was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville and a former Jaycee, Shriner, Mason and Scottish Rite. He was the former owner of Delta Security and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Bland Peter Boyd, III and Thelma Le Vay Boyd; a brother, George Edward and a grandson, Patrick King. He is survived by his wife, Rena Boyd, four daughters, Linda Baxter of Brownsville, Barbara King of Cordova, Beverly Neighbors, Paris and Donna Boyd, Germantown, all in TN. Four grandchildren survive and two sisters, Barbara Flowers of Tucker, GA and Betty McPhatter of Jefferson, NC and a sister-in-law, Kemp_ Boyd of Jackson, TN.

Pete was very interested in his Boyd roots as he and his family traveled the long distance many times to attend the annual Boyd Reunions.

In addition to his benevolences of help toward a security system for the tavern, one of his last contributions was the gift of an attractive Family Directory containing the Boyd Coat of Arms. These directories are dedicated to the memory of his brother, Mr. George Edward Boyd and in honor of his sisters, Barbara B. Flowers and Betty B. McPhatter.

Funeral services were held Nov. 3, 2012 in Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

He is sorely missed by all the people here and his interest and love of family will always be remembered.

Alexander Andrews Marks, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery, AL on June 9, 2009 in his 1 OOth year after a long and vigorous life. Throughout his life he maintained an active interest in history and genealogy and was always interested in news of his Boyd family. He was elected judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in 1948 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1976. He is survived by two daughters, Frances Marks Bruton and Julia Marks Young, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Conrad Frederick Sauer, III, died May 14, 2011 in Richmond, VA. Connie was born Nov. 21, 1923. He graduated from St. Christopher's School, attended VMI, and served in the US Army. He was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge for which he received the Purple Heart. He married Barbara Bayne Boyd of Honea Path, SC. Upon the death of his father in 1954, Connie became president of The CF Sauer Co. until he retired in 1993. He then was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors. Connie is survived by his wife and four sons, Conrad, IV, Bradford, Mark, and Tyler, 11 grandchildren and one great grandson. He was predeceased by one son, Matthew. A memorial service was held May 18, 2011.

Robert W. Banning of Arlington, VA, died on June 6, 2013. He was a prominent, well-known businessman in the Washington, D.C. area and the recipient of numerous awards during his career. He served on many civic boards on the board of Hampden Sydney College and also was chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission. He also served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Robert is survived by Mary Jane Hite Banning, sister to our Boyd Tavern President, L. Jackson Hite. Their children, Roberta B. Emblidge, Scott J. Banning, M.D., and James L. Banning, are friends of the Boyd Tavern.

Junette Wade Arcus of Durham, NC died January 25, 2013 at her home. Junette was born in Arkansas and attended Magnolia A&M, (now Southern Arkansas University) and received her BS degree in Religious Education from Wheaton College in IL. She then went

on to receive her Masters of Religious Education from The Biblical Seminary in New York, NY. Junette was married to Alex Anthony Arcus for 52 years and lived in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is survived by a son Robert of Rochester, NY and a son David, and a daughter, Joyce, both of Durham and two grandchildren. Memorial services were held in February 2013 at Blacknail Memorial Presbyterian Church.

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Holly Henderson Boyd Holly Henderson Boyd, daughter of Robert

Richard Boyd, II and Dale McCain Boyd of Alpharetta, GA, graduated May 21, 2011 from Wesleyan School. Holly is the granddaughter of Otis B. Boyd and Alice Robinson Boyd of Clarksville, VA and is now attending Auburn University.

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Thanks to Frank Rader for continuing the work he does on our genealogy records. You may purchase a set CDs of your lineage for $250 and a complete set of the family for $5 00. Bring your pictures to the reunion for Frank to scan.

•We are still working on a family directory for our foundation only.

•Bring your family recipes to the reunion or mail them to us. We are still working on a Family Cook Book!

RECENT GIFTS DONATED TO THE BOYD FAMILY FOUNDATION

Well and tree, Ironstone Platter Given to the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation several years ago is the beautiful, well and tree, Ironstone Platter in memory of Jane Virginia Philbrick and Martha Andrews Wing who were Boyd descendants. They loved their Boyd Heritage and worked very hard at the Boyd Tavern during its restoration. The platter was

given to the Boyd Tavern Memorial Foundation by Martha's daughter, Sandra Wing Walker in memory of her mother, Martha Wing and Aunt Jane Philbrick. Originally the platter had been on exhibit in the NSDAR Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, D.C. in memory of the late Alexander Boyd Andrews of Raleigh, NC whose building of the railroad opened up Western North Carolina. His work is commemorated by the Fountain at Round Knob, endowed by the late George F. Baker ofNew York. This platter is elongated octagonal form. No decoration. The dimensions are top 20 W' x 15 %". The bottom has T.J. and J. Mayers, 19th Century. Great condition.

At the 2012 Boyd Family Reunion, Linden Tucker Bell presented a silver ladle to the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation. The ladle inscribed "Boyd, 1790" was originally owned by Alexander Boyd, the Elder, and descended to Linden through Alexander's son Robert. The ladle was made by silversmith and watchmaker, Ebenezer Thomas in Petersburg, Virginia.

Listed below are some accommodations in the Clarksville and Boydton area.

*Southern Heritage Bed and Breakfast 434-738-0167, 1100 Jefferson St., Boydton, VA

*Kinderton Manor Inn - 434-374-4439 850 Kinderton Road, Clarksville, VA

*Bayview Efficiencies - 434-374-9216 405 Fourth St., Clarksville, VA

*Lake Motel & Efficiencies - 434-374-8106 101 Virginia Ave., Clarksville, VA

*Best Western Motel on the Lake 434-374-5012, 103 Virginia Ave., Clarksville, VA

*Cooper's Landing Inn and Travelers Tavern (Bed and Breakfast) - 434-374-2866, 801 Virginia Ave., Clarksville, VA

Mrs. Robert Massie (Mildred) Boyd has graciously given to the Boyd Tavern Foundation four 48" white tables, eight 60"tables and 102 folding white chairs to be used for the many functions held in the Tavern. We are very grateful to her! The number of events being held in the tavern seems to be increasing with the availability of these accommodations. Many thanks to Mildred for this wonderful gift!

Mrs. Norman Reynolds, Jr. and her family have given the Boyd Tavern a beautiful antique Victorian loveseat and chairs. This is a lovely addition to the Tavern Room.

Margaret Maxey Cooper Reynolds (Mrs. Norman, Jr.), Margaret Katherine Hoge, Margaret Boyd Reynolds Hoge (Mrs. Arthur)

Edwina Goddard, our genealogist for years is pictured here holding her 3 great-grandchildren in 2012.

Boyd Genealogy

This family is of very considerable antiquity. The first recorded ancestor, Simon, brother of Walter, High Steward of Scotland witnessed the foundations charter of the monastery of Paisley in 1160. He was the father of the first Robert, called Boyt or Boyd, from his complexion, Celtic word Boit signifying fair, and from him derived the various families of the name. The entire family records are not complete but this is a list of the ancestors of Alexander Boyd, the Elder as much can be found at this time. Sir Robert Boyd - 1205 Sir Robert Boyd, son, 1263 Sir Robert Boyd, son 1296

Sir Robert Boyd, Knight, d. 1333 given the lands of Kilmarnock.

Sir Thomas Boyd, Lord of Kilmarnock Brothers: Alan and James

Sir Thomas Boyd, son, m. Alice Gifford Sir Thomas Boyd, son, m. Jane Montgomery Sir Thomas Boyd, son, killed in 1439 Sir Robert Boyd, the Great, Lord at Kilmarnock

D. 1474 Hon. Alexander Boyd (2nd son) d. 1515. He was Chamberlain of Kilmarnock and brother of Sir Thomas Boyd, Earl of Arran, who married Princess Mary, daughter of King James, IL

Records are incomplete from this period to the birth of Alexander, the Elder, son of Robert and Elizal;>eth Anderson Boyd, born in Scotland in 1743, who came to America and settled in Mecklenburg County, VA. He had three brothers, two of which came to America and one who went to New Zealand.

Alexander married Ann Dandridge Swepson daughter of Richard Swepson and Jean Dandridge. Ann Dandridge Swepson's mother, Jean Dandridge is reputedly to be known as sister to Martha Dandridge Custis Washington. Col. John Dandridge ofNew Kent County married Frances Jones. Their oldest child was Martha Dandridge who married Col. Daniel Parke Custis first and then Gen. George Washington.

There is no proof that Col. William Dandridge and/or his sister Jean Dandridge relocated to Mecklenburg County but since Jean Dandridge married Richard Swepson, it is believed to be the connection of the Boyd family to the Dandridge and Washington families. Jean Dandridge Swepson was mother to Ann Swepson who married Alexander, the Elder. William Dandridge, son of Bartholomew of England lived on York River in 1763, what became ofhim is not known. Gloucester has a long York River frontage but the County records were burned. Richard Swepson, married Jean Dandridge about 1745-46. It seems probable that she was a sister of William who had come from England with him. She seems to have been the same age as the children of William and John Dandridge; we are sure she was of this family

Ann Dandridge Swepson Boyd and Alexander Boyd, the Elder, and had eleven children. They were William, Robert, Richard, Alexander, James, David, John, Jane, Ann, Mary Frances, and Susannah. Two of their sons, A~exander, the Younger, and Richard married Burwell sisters.

Richard b. 1771 married Panthea Burwell. They had 11 children:

1.) Christian Blair b. 1801 m. John Garland 2.) David S. Garland

2.) Lewis Alexander b. 1802 m. Sara Sims 3.) Ann Swepson b. 1804 m. Francis A. Thornton 4.) Richard Swepson b. 1805 m. Mary E. Coleman 5.) Matilda Spotswood b. 1808 m. Joshua Davis 6.) Harriet Goode b. 1810 died unmarried 7.) John Early b. 1812 m. Ann Bignal Jones 8.) Robert James b. 1814 m. Mary Green Davis 9.) Armistead Goode b.1816 m. Virginia Ann Hendrick

10.) William Henry b. 1819 m. Susan Swepson Davis 2.) Sarah Virginia Daniel

11.) Panthea Elizabeth b. 1821 m. John S. R. Burwell

Alexander, the Younger b. 1773 married Matilda Burwell. They had 12 children:

1.) Thomas Swepson b. 1805 - died unmarried 2.) Anne Lewis b. 1807 m. Philip Rainey 3.) Mary Armistead b. 1810 m. John Bennett 4.) Eliza Frances b. 1812 m. Robert M Cunningham 5.) Lucy Swepson b. 1814 m. Thomas Johnson 6.) Christian Blair b. 1816 m. William H. Lewis 7.) Matilda Jane b. 1818 m. Erasmus Francis Roberts 8.) Alexander Spotswood b.1819 m. Sarah Davis Young

2.) Nannie Ham 9.) Panthea b. 1821 died unmarried

10.) John Ravenscroft b. 1822 m. Mary Johnson 11.) Harriet Randolph b. 1824 m. John L. Dodson

2.) Benjamin D. Cogbill 12.) Delia Burwell b.1830 m.Benjamin Franklin Dodson

Lucian Barnett and Helen Stadheim Boyd in front. Their two children, Gail & Walter Woolwine and Lee Barnett & Laurie Craigmile Boyd. Grandchildren, Wade D. and Berkeley Y. Woolwine; Janel M., Cynthia L. & Lucas Barnett Boyd. Great grandchild Oliver Jernigan.

A Recent Connection

Martha Townes Boyd Ross (Marty) and her husband, Millard Irvin Ross came through Boydton just three weeks after the 2012 Boyd Family Reunion. Marty and Millard are from Conyers, GA, and they have two children, Robert Boyd Ross (Rob) and Chapman Millard Ross (Chap). Chap has two children, lshaan Taylor Ross and Mire Isabella Ross. Marty is a descendant of Alexander Boyd through his son, William. Boyd. Captain William Townes moved to Covington, TN in the late 1800's. Marty's granddaughter's middle name Isabella, was Capt. William Townes' great grandmother's name.

Interestingly, Millard is a descendant of the Rev. Howell Taylor family, also of Mecklenburg County. The Taylor family moved from Mecklenburg County to Brownsville, TN in the early 1800's. They established the first church there in 1826, calling it New Hope. In 1832 a second church was built on the site and was named Tabernacle after the original church in which Howell Taylor had worshipped in Mecklenburg County. Marty's grandson's middle name, Taylor reflects this additional Mecklenburg Connection. In May of 2013, Marty and Millard visited Dean Castle in Kilmarnock, Scotland, home of the Boyd family from 1205 to 17 48. The Rosses hope to attend the Boyd Family Reunion this September. Robert Boyd Ross will be marrying on September 21st in Chicago, so September will be a very busy month for the Rosses.

Seated: Mary Anne B. Dettinger, Millard Ross, Marty Ross, Beth B. Baker, Joan B. Easley Standing: Alexander B. Rawles, Liz Gielow

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reply Slip For Reunion Weekend

Saturday. September 28, 2013 6:00 p.m. "Pig Roast" (and some chicken)

Cooked by Bill Baker at Boyd Tavern. $15 I adults, $5 I children under 10

# ______ Adults for dinner

# ______ Children for dinner

Total Enclosed is$ ______ _

Mail reservations by September 15, 2013, to: Mary Anne Gettinger P. 0. Box 876 Clarksville, VA 23927

Sunday. September 29, 2013 12:45 p.m., Lunch at Boyd Tavern

$15 I adults, $5 I children under 10

# ______ Adults for lunch

# ______ Children for lunch

(Make checks payable to the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation)

Name: _______________ _

Address:. _______________ _

Phone No:. ______________ _

THE BOYD FAMILY REUNION THE BOYD TAVERN, BOYDTON, VIRGINIA

SEPTEMBER 2012