George Henry Boyd (1854 - 1927)

Born 8 Mar 1854 in New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah Maria (Gilbert) Boyd — married 31 Jul 1878 in Auckland, New Zealand

Descendants

Died 15 Nov 1927 at age 73 in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

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Biography

George was born in 1854. He was the son of William Boyd and Ann Mudford.

He married Sarah Maria Gilbert on 31 July 1878:

New Zealand Herald 19th August 1878

MARRIAGES

BOYD - GILBERT on July 31st at the residence of the bride’s father by the Rev. R. Taylor, George Henry Boyd to Sarah Maria, second daughter of James Gilbert, both of Auckland.

They had four children.

His wife died in 1916 at the age of 58.

George passed away in 1927 at the age of 73.

Auckland Star 19th November 1927 page 21

OBITUARY

The death of Mr. George Henry Boyd which took place suddenly at Devonport, removes another old resident from our midst. Mr. Boyd had known Auckland for over seventy years, and often marveled at the changes that had taken place in the city during the course of his long life. He was an exceptionally well-read man. For some years he was connected with banking interests and held important positions in many parts of the country in both islands. He knew New Zealand as few knew it, and his mind was a storehouse of historical facts of the early days. In his earlier years he had excelled at most sports. In his later days he became a very expert bowler, and was an authority on the rules of the game. For some years he had been a member of the Stanley Bowling Club where he was a very regular player, walking a long distance to be present at the mid-week games. He was present at the green on Monday, but did not take part in the play. He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Mrs. Rees George of Devonport. The president and other members of the club attended the funeral today at O’Neills Point Cemetery.

Burial

17 November 1921 - O’Neills Point Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand. Row J, Plot 233^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 June 2020), memorial page for George Henry Boyd (8 Mar 1854–15 Nov 1927), Find a Grave Memorial no. 203297018, citing O'Neill's Point Cemetery, Belmont, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand ; Maintained by PBW (contributor 49533424)

• N.Z. BIRTHS - 1854/1575 - Boyd George Henry - parents : Anne & William https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• N.Z. MARRIAGES - 1878/1667 - Sarah Maria Gilbert & George Henry Boyd https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• N.Z. DEATHS - 1927/9214 - Boyd George Henry aged 73 years https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/Search

• Auckland City Council Cemetery Records [1]