Charles H. Boyd ~ Cora B. Funk

Charles H. Boyd, who is successfully engaged in farming in Mill Creek township, was born in Keene township, Coshocton county, Ohio, January 4, 1866. His father, Robert T. Boyd, whose birth occurred in Ireland, March 4, 1823, was brought to America by his parents when six years of age, the family home being established in Keene township, Coshocton county, and later in Crawford township, where the grandfather of our subject passed away. The mother of Charles H. Boyd bore the maiden name of Margaret Hood and is also a native of the Emerald Isle, her natal day being February 14, 1836. She was twelve years of age when brought to the new world by her parents, who located in Crawford township, Coshocton county. Here she gave her hand in marriage to Robert T. Boyd and, purchasing eighty-four acres of land in Keene township, the latter became connected with agricultural pursuits. He was also a carpenter and blacksmith and in fact was a skilled mechanic, having built some of the first threshing machines used in Coshocton county. In his business undertakings he has met with a large and well merited measure of prosperity, and both he and his wife are still living, making their home on a farm north of Keene in Keene township. Their family numbered nine children, namely: Sarah M. Boyd, the wife of William E. Beall, of Keene township; Elizabeth Boyd, the wife of Joseph Robertson of Coshocton, Ohio; Margaret Boyd, who is the wife of Lewis K. Robertson, and also makes her home in Coshocton; William E. Boyd, a resident of Park City, Utah; Charles H. Boyd, of this review; Nancy J. Boyd, deceased; Robert L. Boyd, living in Coshocton; Ernest Boyd, residing in Mill Creek township; and one who died in infancy.

Charles H. Boyd acquired a common school education, and when he had attained his majority began farming on rented land in Crawford township, being thus engaged for five years. Subsequently he purchased a tract of forty-eight and a half acres in Keene township, where he made his home for five years, on the expiration of which period he sold the property and located on the farm which he now owns in Mill Creek township. After renting the land for five years he bought eighty-eight acres in Keen township, but at the end of seven months sold the same and returned to Mill Creek township, purchasing his present farm of one hundred and forty-six acres in the winter 1903. He has erected a beautiful home and a fine barn and has a finely improved farming property, which in its neat and attractive appearance indicates the supervision of a practical and progressive owner. In addition to his general farming interests he is also engaged in stock raising, giving his attention most largely to sheep and hogs. He is recognized throughout the community as a prosperous and enterprising agriculturist, whose success has been acquired entirely through his own well directed labor and excellent business ability.

On the 25th of April, 1887, Mr. Boyd was united in marriage to Miss Cora B. Funk, whose birth occurred in White Eyes township, July 14, 1866, her parents being Morgan and Lucinda J. (Stall) Funk. The father was born in Pennsylvania, July 24, 1831, and when twelve years of age came with his parents to Coshocton county, where he was reared and married and followed farming throughout his active business career. A few years ago, however, he retired and now makes his home with our subject. His wife, who was born in Adams township, Coshocton county, in 1844, was called to her final rest on the 26th of July, 1906. Unto this worthy couple were born three children, as follows: Clara, deceased; Mrs. Boyd; and Vosta F., the wife of Walter L. Johnson, of Coshocton. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd had four children: Harrison M. Boyd, Robert I. Boyd, and Bernice Boyd, all of whom are at home; and one who passed away in infancy.

In his political views Mr. Boyd is a republican and has taken an active interest in the local work of the party, having served as township assessor for three years, as president of the school board for five years and also as road supervisor. Both he and his wife are devoted and faithful members of the Presbyterian church at Keene, in which he is serving as trustee. Having spent their entire lives in this county, they are widely and favorably known here and the hospitality of the best homes is freely extended them.

History of Coshocton County, Ohio : its past and present, 1740-1881; containing a comprehensive history of Ohio; a complete history of Coshocton County, a history of its soldiers in the late war, biographies and histories of pioneer families, etc; compiled by Norman Newell Hill. - FHL Film 962658 Item 1

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