I'm not sure, but this may be his father listed in the 1840 census (I think they only listed head of household before 1850):
Name: |
John L Boyd |
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): |
Blount, Tennessee |
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: |
1 |
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: |
1 |
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: |
1 |
Persons Employed in Agriculture: |
1 |
Free White Persons - Under 20: |
1 |
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: |
2 |
Total Free White Persons: |
3 |
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves:
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