George W. Boyd ~ Lula A. Byrns

George W. Boyd, of the firm of Boyd & McKay, dealers in real estate and city property, 205 and 206 Mohawk block, a pioneer of 1886, is a native of Carmi, Illinois, born February 25, 1865. He grew to manhood in his native state, receiving such education as the common schools afforded. In 1886, he came to Spokane and engaged in the general merchandise business with his brother, E. B. Boyd, the firm name being Boyd Brothers. Two years later he sold out and engaged in the furniture and hardware business with Messrs. Graves & Owen, under the name of Graves & Company, but the next year they burned out in the big fire. Mr. Graves retired and the business was reopened under the name of Owens & Boyd. Mr. Boyd sold out in 1892 and made a trip to Illinois. On his return he formed the firm of Kreider & Boyd and engaged in the real estate business, but in 1894 Mr. Kreider was succeeded by Mr. Hust, who the next year was followed by Mr. McKay. Mr. Boyd is one of the substantial and representative citizens of Spokane, ever ready to do all in his power for the material or social amelioration of the city. He is one of the most active, industrious and successful business men of Spokane. Religiously, he is identified with the First Methodist Episcopal church. He was married in Spokane in March 1895, to Miss Lula A. Byrns, a native of Missouri, and they have a family of two children, Samuel Boyd and Mary P. Boyd.

Source: An illustrated history of Spokane County, state of Washington by Jonathan Edwards; W. H. Lever, 1900.[Wash.]: Whipporwill Pub. - FHL Film 1321442

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