The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-09-15
William H. Boyd, Deceased.

w. H. Boyd was born the 9th day of
June. 1919, and died at his home in
Vance county the 18th day of July, 1892
His father, Richard Boyd, was the son of
Alexander Boyd, who it is said was the
founder of the town OF Boydton, Va. His
mother was Panthea BurwelI, daughter
of Col Lewis Burwell, of Virginia, and a
descendant of Gov. SpOtswOod, of the
same State. His father and mother were
Methodist, and their 10 children all of
whom lived to manhood and woman
hood, or nearly all were members of the
same church. He was a member of the
Methodist church at Tabernacle, and
served as a Steward for a number of
years. He did not make much of dem
onstration Of his religion, but practiced
and lived it every day He was the last
survivor OF his family of brothers and
sisters and we trust they are all again
united in Heaven.
W. H. Boyd was married twice, his
first being Susan Davis, daughter of John
and Mary Davis, of Virginia. They lived
happily together about six years, when
the fell destroyer, consumption, claimed
her and she was taken from him. There
were no children by this marriage. He
was married again in April, 1856, to
Sallie V. Daniel, daughter of Nathaniel
and Ann Daniel, of Granville county, n.
c. BY this marriage there were thirteen
children, ten of whom, with his devoted
wife, survive to mourn their great loss.
W. H. Boyd was an extra ordinary man
in many respects. He spent the most of
his life as a farmer; he had a robust
frame and strong constitution, and la
bored with his own hands. He was de-
voted to his occupation and was one of
the best farmers in the country. He con-
tinued to attend to his farming opera
tons long after his affliction, which for
the last few years OF life was of the most
painful nature. He was great sufferer,
but bore his suffering with Christian for
titude
His hospitable home was the centre of
attraction in his community for old and
young. He enjoyed company and always
met his friends with a bland smile and
open hand. The stranger was never
turned away, but always met an open
and free hospitality. He was educated
in the Old school of politeness and prac-
ticed it through life. He never sought
office, but took lively interest in the at
fairs of his country and the politics OF
the Government He was quick to de-
eide between right and wrong, and what
he conceived to be right, he had the bold
ness and courage to defend against any
odds; and yet he was as tender and SYM
pathetic as child.
| He was very kind to the poor and none
were sent away empty when in his power
to supply their wants. He would often
sacrifice his own comfort to relieve the
distressed. He was one of the most lib
eral of men, not only to his church, but
any and all enterprises for the good OF
the community. He visited the sick and
was an excellent nurse in the sick room
Many of those now living can testify to
the good deeds and favors received at
his hands. He was a member of the
Montpelier Agricultural Club, which was
organized in his neighborhood, and con-
tinued in operation some ten or twelve
years, every member of which will join
the writer (who was also q member) in
: this tribute to his memory.
The writer was his intimate friend for
nearly so years, and can truly say that
W. H. Boyd was the most lovable man
he ever knew. Peace to his ashes.