To All The Descendants Of Alexander Boyd, The Elder

And Swepston Family Descendants July, 2012

EVENTS PLANNED

Saturday, September 29, 2012

2:30 p.m. Walking Tour of Boydton Starting at the Tavern, this tour takes about 1 Yi to 2 hours. If you are not able or not interested in the walk explore the files in the genealogy room at the Tavern. ' Bril:ig your family photos to be copied for our files or just sit on the porch and visit your cousins. Lemonade and cookies will be available during the afternoon. Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes.

6: 00 p. m. "Pig Roast" by Bill Baker (and some chicken, too) at the Tavern. Casual and fun!! Bring your musical instruments (i.e. guitars, harmonicas, violins, .. .) and just show off your talents.

After dinner, Joyce Arcus will speak to us on the History of the Boyd Clan in Scotland. .

Sunday, September 30, 2012

9:!0 a.m. B~yd Family Memorial Foundation Board of Dzrectors wzll meet at the Tavern. All family members are welcome to attend. Coffee and donuts will be available at the Tavern for the family before church.

11:00 a.m. Church Service at Boydton Presbyterian Church. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Russell Church Burchard of Atlanta, GA.

After Church: Photo of family on Tavern steps. Lunch at the Tavern

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Family and Friends,

It's a great honor and privilege to serve as the President of our family foundation. I have been on the Board of Trustees at various times since the mid-1970's when we were just beginning our journey, purchasing ' and restoring the Boyd Tavern. And how far we have come!! If you have not recently made the pilgrimage to Boydton, you must come and see what we, as a family, have accomplished.

I would first like to thank our former president, Harold Gielow, for many years of dedicated service to our family foundation.

I would also like to encourage everyone to attend the family reunion on the weekend of September 29th. yes, we have jumped around a bit with our reunion dates but fall is lovely in Mecklenburg County, and we have ~n exciting schedule of events planned for the weekend.

. ?n Saturday afternoon, as families arrive, start your VlSlt at the Tavern. There will be an afternoon walking ~our of Boydton and you are welcome to peruse the files m the genealogy room. Please bring any family photos to copy for our files. You can also just sit on the porch and visit family. We will have lemonade and cookies there for your refreshment.

Saturday evening, we will gather at the Tavern for a "Pig Roast". The evening will be casual and fun. We are ~ven.asking talented family members to bring their musical mstruments for an informal jam session.

After dinner, Joyce Arcus, of Durham, NC will talk briefly on the History of the Boyd Clan in Boydton. Joyce and her mother have attended our reunion for

several years. She is the North Carolina Convenor for the House of Boyd Society. For the past two years, Joyce has brought the NC State marching bagpipe band to the Boydton Day parade.

On Sunday, we will have our traditional church service at the Boydton Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Russell Church Burchard will preside. Although now retired, he devotes his time to writing and to leading a small home church in Dawsonville, GA. For more information on Russell, go to www .godandpoiitics.net. After church, we will meet at the Tavern for our family photo and lunch.

Please mark you calendars for September 29th and return your response cards now. Our family reunion has been going on since the 1940's. It was originally organized by Billy Hill, some of whose papers are in our archives. Let's continue to strengthen our family ties by sharing in the fellowship offered at our reunions.

Looking forward to seeing you in September,

Robin Boyd Rawles

RECENT GIFTS DONATED TO THE BOYD FAMILY FOUNDATION

A book entitled The History of the War between the United States and Great Britain was given by Edwin Alexander Crowder in memory of his parents, Otis Bland and Nancy Crowder. The war started in July 1812 and ended in February 1815. This book was compiled by J. Russell, Jr. and printed and published by B. and J. Russell. The book was given to Thomas Goode Boyd from C. A. Boyd and Alfred Boyd.

A Ceremonial Cup and Saucer were given to the Boyd Tavern by the late Otis Bland Crowder, Sr. and Edwin Alexander Crowder and were delivered to the tavern by Ruth Crowder.

A copy machine has been placed in the Genealogy Room by Dr. and Mrs. James W. Rawles, Jr.

A spool crib was donated by Liz Boyd Rader. The crib was first used by Liz's grandfather, Armistead Jerman Boyd and his siblings. Later his three sons, Liz's father, Dr. Richard Armistead Boyd (deed.) and two uncles, William Barringer Boyd (deed.), and Robert Burwell Boyd used the crib.

Each of these gifts will help us preserve our heritage and is greatly appreciated.

Edwina Taylor Goddard of San Diego, California is the foundation of our genealogical records. She has researched each branch of Alexander Boyd, the Elder' s children down through the generations and continues today.

The family deeply appreciates Edwina's work for posterity. It represents an incredible amount of time, work, and expense to have accomplished this feat. We are forever grateful to you.

CONTRIBUTORS

Generous contributi9ns gratefully received by The Boyd Family Memorial Foundation since the family newsletter of May 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

In Memory Of:

Ruby Everett Brown By Blair and John Hughes

Therese Barksdale Vinsonhaler By Jane Boyd V. Koch

Virginia Haga By Gene and Sylvia Coleman

Beverly Randolph Tucker By Mary Madelyn Tucker

Cynthia Russell By Mary Lillington Armstrong

Dr. John Boyd Bullock By Marcella Bullock By I. Gerald Bullock

Edwin A. Crowder By Ruth A. Crowder

In Honor Of:

Wallace White, MD By William E. Bowman, Jr., MD

General Contributors

Blair Beasley Frances Finch Webb Dorothy L. Robinson

John C. Kolbe Helen Gregory

Roberta Shelton Mr. & Mrs. Page S. Roberts Timothy M. Hawkins, Att.

Edwina Goddard

Generous contributions gratefully received by The Boyd Tavern Foundation since the newsletter of May 1, 2011

through June 30, 2012

In Memory Of:

Father and Sisters, H. Armistead Boyd, Lucy Boyd Meade,

Elizabeth Boyd Thome, and Mariam Boyd Tisdale By B. Randolph Boyd

Ruby Everett Brown By John L. Hughes, Jr.

In Honor Of:

Jack & Carolyn Hite By Mack & Mary Jane King

By Robbie & Mark Emblidge By Mary Jane Banning

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Gregory By Judge & Mrs. Randolph A. Beales and Children

Mrs. Harriett P. Beales By Walter Beales, III

General Contributors

The Boyd Family Memorial Dr. & Mrs. James Rawles (Schwab Charitable Fund)

Scott & Dale Banning John P. & Jane R. DeHart

Alexander B. Rawles Reuben W. Moore, Jr.

Jane and Thomson Lipscomb Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative

Anne R. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Reamy

Charlotte Thome Grant Col. (Ret.) & Mrs. John A. Patttison Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home

Edwina T. Goddard Elizabeth H. Butterworth

George T. Bryson, Jr. James L. Banning

Mr. & Mrs.Joe Noah John C. Kolbe

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Taylor Jack & Carolyn Hite

Linda and A.G. Mahaffey Linden T. Bell

Margaret C. Reynolds Mecklenburg County P. Nixon Alexander

R. Boyd Melchor Dr. & Mrs. Randall Suslick

Robert G. Rhodes Russell 0. Slayton, Jr.

Susan H. Massey Harry A. Thomas Memorial Fund of the Community

Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia on the recommendation of Mrs. Margaret R. Thomas.

Thomas Lipscomb Virginia W. Broyles Wells Fargo Bank

Anonymous Gene & Sylvia Coleman

Caitlin Crowder Thomas & Lyn Emory

Dr. & Mrs. Lucien Roberts Mary Anne Boyd Oettinger

Outstanding Supporters of the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation and ofthe Boyd Tavern Foundation (or

2011

An anonymous donor B. Randolph Boyd

Elizabeth Butterworth Jack & Carolyn Hite Mecklenburg County

Dr. & Mrs. Jamie Rawles Dr. & Mrs. Randall Suslick

Mrs. Margaret Thomas Wells Fargo Bank

OBITUARIES

Penick, Gordon F., Jr., (Lt. Col. USAFR Ret.), 88, son of Elizabeth Tod and Gordon F. Penick, Sr., died April 12, 2011 at his home in Richmond, VA. He was predeceased by his first wife, Regina Bearer Penick and survived by his wife Ellen Kidd Penick. He is also survived by three children, Blair P. Mcllwain, Gordon F., III, and Joseph B., and one stepdaughter, Cindy G. Woods. Gordon retired from his military career in 1973 and formed a paving business and held other jobs as well. He belonged to many business organizations and clubs and with his wife developed "Reedy Mill Pond Gardens. Gordon was buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Thursday April 14, 2011.

Adamson, Elizabeth Eggleston Stone Perrow "Dedie" was born March 3, 1915 in Anniston, Alabama to Elizabeth Eggleston Stone Perrow and Fletcher Kirkpatrick Perrow and died May 7, 2011 in Richmond, VA. She was predeceased by her husband, Judge Vincent Cassel Adamson and her son, Stephen Perrow Adamson. Vincent, Jr. and her daughter, Elizabeth Stone Adamson survive. She graduated from Stratford Hall and Mary Baldwin College. Dedie was active in various clubs throughout her lifetime. She was buried in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmnd on May 12, 2011.

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Purdy, Claude Milburn died in Atlanta, GA on Oclober f

31, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife Nellie. Grace Peek. His sister, Mrs. Lucye Bowen of Tennessee survives. Mr. Purdy was born in Brunswick County, VA and was a graduate of Smithdeal College. He held many positions of the church and LaGrange College, Georgia State University and Emory University and clubs in and around Atlanta. Mr. Purdy was buried at Arlington Memorial Park.

Crowder, Edwin Alexander, Sr. died January 8, 2012 and is survived by his wife, Ruth Oslin Allen Crowder, his son, Edwin, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Kathleen Ann Orr. He was a graduate of the College of William and Mary School of Law and served in the U.S. Navy.

Carter, Landon Homes "Bumps", 99 died February 23, 2012. He was born on November 24, 1912 to Dr. Garland Homes Carter and Annie Haskins Boyd Carter at "Cedar Crest" in Boydton, VA, his lifelong home. He attended Randolph Macon Academy and Smithdeal Massy College and contributed much to the town of Boydton. Mr. Carter was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Garland Norfleet Carter and his sister, Virginia

Armistead Carter. Interment was at the Boydton Presbyterian Church Cemetery on February 27, 2012.

Crowder, Barbara Montgomery Connelly, died May 7, 2012 in Richmond, VA and was born to Dr. Ben James Montgomery and Julia Chandler Montgomery. She was predeceased by her husbands, William Wirt Connelly and Otis Bland Crowder, Jr. Surviving are three daughters, Judith Newman, Barbara Moore, Elizabeth Quick and three stepsons, Bland, David and Allen Crowder. Barbara was a graduate of Longwood College and the LPN class at Community Memorial Hospital. She was a member of several genealogical societies and organizations of the church.

Kolbe, Junius Anderson "Pete", 88 of Cedarfield died July 2, 2012 in Richmond, VA. Pete was a graduate of Virginia Tech., a WWII Veteran, and president of John C. Kolbe, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Anne Brauer Kolbe, and three sons, John Christian, Robert Carter, and Peter Anderson Kolbe. Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.

FAMILY NEWSLETTER

The Boyd Family Newsletter is mailed to the Boyd Tavern Foundation BOD and their spouses, and to other friends who show an interest ill' the Boyd Tavern.' Any of you who receive this newsletter are cordially invited to any or 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, births, and any milestone birthdays celebrated.

Listed below are some accommodations in the Clarksville area:

+ Southern Heritage Bed & Breakfast 434-738-0167, 1100 Jefferson St., Boydton, VA

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

+Bayyiew 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 434-374-5023 - 103 Second St., Clarksville, VA

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

Dr. and Mrs. James White Rawles, III and Miss Kelsey Brett Allen were united in marriage on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. Mrs. Rawles (the former Miss Allen) is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Allen of Powhatan, VA. Dr. Rawles is the son of Dr. and Mrs. James W. Rawles, Jr. of Virginia Beach, VA.

They now reside in Wilmington, NC where Dr. Rawles is starting an internship and residency in general surgery at the New Hanover Medical Center.

BOYD FAMILY RECIPE BOOK

Bring your fm.n~ly recipes to the reunion or mail them to us. Wear~ still working.on a Family Cook Book!

PHOTOS AND E-MAILS

•Bring your family photos to be copied for our genealogy files. We are also still working on a family directory for our foundation only.

•Please give us your e-mail address if you wish to be notified of functions held throughout the year.

Frank Rader continues to keep the genealogy records on CD's along with names and addresses. We thank him for this service. Bring your pictures to the reunion for Frank to scan.

The Historic Boydton Renaissance celebrated the 200th birthday of the town of Boydton at the Tavern on February 10, 2012 featuring 20 homemade birthday cakes with 10 candles each. The celebration was well attended and enjoyed by all.

The Boyd Tavern Foundation hosted its second annual Christmas Tea on December 11, 2011. The guests celebrated with tea, cider, and cookies and a visit with Santa. Families had an opportunity to tour our lovely restored tavern and to share in fellowship and fun with their neighbors and friends.

Joyce Arcus, our speaker for Saturday evening, September 29th, lives in Durham, NC and works as a nurse at Duke University Hospital. Joyce's branch of the Boyd family hails from South Carolina; She is the North Carolina Convenor for the House of Boyd Society. Joyce hosts as many Boyd Tents at Clan Gatherings and Highland Games as possible to welcome Boyds and Boyd Descendants across North Carolina and encourages other Convenors in neighboring states. This year she will be doing one at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.

Joyce also spends a lot of time with her mother who recently celebrated her 901

h birthday. .

When Joyce Arcus traveled to Scotland recently, she visited the Dean Castle which is one of four Boyd Castles in Southwest Scotland.

The Dean Castle, originally called the Kilmarnock Castle is located north of the town of Kilmarnock in the county of Ayr. This was the primary seat of the Boyd Family for over 400 years.

The Law Castl~ was built in 1468 for Princess Mary, daughter of James II upon her marriage to Thomas, Master of Boyd, and later Earl of Arron. The castle is also called the Tower of Kilbride.

The Portencross Castle is a tower house which was the traditional place of departure from the mainland for the funeral boats carrying the kings of Scotland for burial on the Holy Island of Iona. It is the smallest of the Boyd castles but probably the oldest.

The Penkill Castle was built by Adam Boyd about 1490 and is located three miles east of Girvan, Ayrshire on the coast of Scotland near the birthplace of Robert Bums, the well-known poet. This castle is situated on Carrick Hills and was inherited by Spencer Boyd, a grandson of James Boyd of Virginia who rebuilt it in the 1850's. Eventually this castle was sold to Elton August Eckstrand in 1978. Eckstrand, deceased circa 2005, restored it by 1988 and lived there for 18 years before selling it back to the people of Scotland.

There is much more information about these castles and Elton A. Eckstrand online if you are interested. The Clan Boyd Society and the Historic Preservation magazine, vol. 44, Jan.-Feb. 1992, are just two of the sources which contain information about these castles.

In the Tavern in the genealogy room, there is a copy of a letter from E. A. Eckstrand written in 1992 to Mrs. Crocker, an employee of the Tavern at that time. The letter gives evidence of the Boyds moving to America. Eckstrand found a copy of a deposition in the Penkill Papers made in 1753 also giving evidence of Boyd moves to and in America. James Witherspoon age 70 swore this deposition in the county of King and Queen in Virginia saying he knew James Boyd when he first came to America in 1 721 and later married Mary Thatch, daughter of Spencer Thatch. James and Mary Thatch Boyd had at least three children, Spencer Boyd the eldest, a daughter, Ester Boyd and son, James Boyd.

This newsletter is compiled by

Mary Anne Boyd Dettinger. Listen for the "swan song".

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Boydton Day Parade - October 29, 2011

Left to right, Joyce Arcus, Alexander Rawles, Ellie Rader, and Robin Rawles

Reply Slip For Reunion Weekend

Saturday, September 29, 2012 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, 2012, to: Mary Anne Oettinger P. 0. Box 876 Clarksville, VA 23927

(Make checks payable to the Boyd Family Memorial Foundation)

Sunday, September 30, 2012 12:45 p.m., Lunch at Boyd Tavern

$15 I adults, $5 I children under 10

# ______ Adults for lunch

# ______ Children for lunch

Name:~----------------~ Address: _________________ _

Phone: ----------