The Family Of John Addison Boyd

Welcome! John Addison Boyd was born in Paris,TX to Elbert Lindley And Emma Albertina Boyd(Anderson). Johns grandparents were Addison Harvey and Sarah Boyd(Boyle) of Mississippi.John married Almadell (Dell) Ringgold in 1946.Dell's parents were:Leroy Bynum Ringgold,of Virginia,and Stella Patterson. Any added insights or info will be greatly appreciated. Feel free to contact me-Charlie Boyd

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Family Photos

• Almadell Ringgold-1941 (30 KB)
  Almadell Ringgold-1941
• The Boyd Family Crest (7 KB)
  Motto: CONFIDO (Latin: I am confident) Said in 1263 by the King of Scotland to Sir Robert Boyd at the Battle of Largs, when leaving him in charge of an area to hold, signifying that the King had confidence in Sir Robert's ability to hold off the Norwegians. DISCRIPTION OF BADGE. A dexter hand pointing with thumb and two forefingers
• Boyd Family Coat of Arms (8 KB)
  The coat of arms could be displayed on the breastplate,or shield to signify loyalties to a family or sept.
• John A. Boyd-1941 (31 KB)
  John was born and raised in Paris,TX.He served in the Navy at Guadelcanal,and was a Pharmacist mate until his discharge in 1946.In 1946 John married Dell Ringgold,and moved to Minneapolis,Mn to be close to his older brother,Walter.John was a good husband and father
• Amelia (Emma )Albertina (Anderson) Boyd (41 KB)
  This picture was found recently among newspaper clippings(mostly about Elberts time in the Army) dating back to 1898.The picture was taken in 1891-92.

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