Williams Boyd's Irish Family Record
Reverend Adam Boyd’s, (b1650 Scotland), son Robert Boyd (b1678 Ulster), died in Chester County, PA. Robert’s son George (b1691 Ulster) died in Pennsylvania, his son Patrick Harrison Boyd (b1711 County Antrim) died in Virginia, was the GGGGGrandfather of William Lawrence Boyd, (b 6-6-1894 Cambridge, Ohio) lists himself on his WW1 draft registration in 1917 as “farmer”. In 1918, he arrived in Hollywood and became a became a full-fledged leading man during the silent film era. His best work from that period included many films for Cecil B. deMille such as: "Why Change Your Wife?" (1920), "The Temple of Venus" (1923), "The Midshipman" (1925) and "The Volga Boatman" (1926). In 1935, Paramount Pictures offered him the lead role in a film "Hopalong Cassidy", which became an instant success and by 1948, he reprised his "Hoppy" character in over 60 films.
Gerry Regan
There was another first-rate actor bearing the surname Boyd, Stephen Boyd. Here's his Wikipedia bio. Interestingly, Stephen Boyd, whom I recall from his role in the epic film 'Ben Hur,' was born in Glengormly, County Antrim, with the name William Millar. And he died before he was able to begin filming a role in the film "The Wild Geese."
May 30, 2014
Lauren McLachlan
Dee -- can you supply the source for the dates you list?
This bit has been called for discussion on the Boyd list on Rootsweb.com following my posting a link to your article:
Robert Boyd (b1678 Ulster), died in Chester County, PA. Robert’s son George (b1691 Ulster)
If Robert were born in 1678 and had a son in 1691, he would have been 13 at the time of George's birth.
Is that correct?
William Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)'s great grandson visited our Clan tent at the games in California one year. He brought "Hoppy's " great great grandson with him. They bore an uncanny resemblance to Hoppy.
Jun 1, 2014