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Thomas H. Boyd ~ 1) Jane McIntosh, 2) M. E. Clifford

Johnson Co., MO
 

Prominent among the business men, who, by his unaided efforts, has attained an enviable reputation, is the subject of our sketch, who was born in Scotland, September 17, 1838. In the spring of 1868 he came to the United States, making the voyage on the steamer "City of Brussels." On arriving at New York, he went to Canada; spent some time in traveling. Returning, he settled in Quincy, Illinois, where he remained about six years. After which he went to Ohio, and was there engaged in the coal mines for some time. From there he went to Pennsylvania, where he was employed by a wealthy firm to superintend their coal works, which position he held for a period of five years. In 1875 he came to Missouri, located at Montserrat, and now has charge of mines owned by "Southwestern Coal Association," of which he is superintendent. The company's business has flourished under his direction. His long experience gives him superior advantages as a coal operator. The company has bought and leased over five thousand acres of land lying near the present site of Montserrat. Mr. Boyd is also running a large store, consisting of a general stock. Mr. Boyd has been twice married; first to Miss Jane McIntosh, a native of Scotland. She died in 1880, leaving six children: George M. Boyd ,Maggie Boyd, Thomas H. Boyd, Susan Boyd, John Boyd, and Nettie Boyd. In 1881 Mr. Boyd married, for his second wife, Miss M. E. Clifford, a native of Missouri. Mr. Boyd is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Source: The History of Johnson County, Missouri; Kansas City, Mo.: Kansas City Historical, 1881.

FHL Film 1697557

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