born in Ulster, Ireland and sailed to America with his parents and older brother in 1772.
first marriage to Eleanor Hillis (m. 29 Mar 1798)
second marriage to Agnes Scott (m. 17 Dec 1816)
The Rev. Abraham Boyd was born about 1770 in Scotland and sailed to America with his parents, John and Mary (Fulton) Boyd, when he was young. His father served as a paymaster during the American Revolution. Abraham and several of his brothers became Ministers.
According to A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania, the first worship held by local Presbyterians [in Deer Twp., Allegheny Co.] was conducted outdoors in 1796, after which they began to hold meetings in each other's cabins with itinerant preachers, for safety from local attacking Indians. The group subsequently purchased land where Bull Creek Presbyterian church and cemetery are still located, from Ezekiel Day. By 1802, the first structure, made of logs, was completed and the group sought a permanent minister. They called Rev. Abraham Boyd, a well-liked young man of 32 years of age. He was the first and longest serving pastor of the Bull Creek church (from 1802-1833). During his pastorate his congregation grew from 11 charter members to 176 members.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd pursued his studies at the Canonsburg Academy and was licensed to preach the gospel, June 25, 1800, by the Presbytery of Ohio. On June 17, 1802, he was installed pastor of the congregations of Bull Creek in Allegheny Co. and Middlesex in Armstrong Co., Pa. He continued at Bull Creek until retiring 25 June 1833. He served Middlesex Presbyterian Church until 1817 then served Deer Creek Presbyterian Church 1817-1821
According to the church bicentennial book, "Abraham Boyd was universally beloved in his community." A man of prayer, who seemed to "grow in grace as he grew in years," he was, never known to be idle and was not shy about his spiritual values. When asked how he would choose a preacher, he replied, "By his prayer. If he makes a dull prayer, he will give a dead sermon."
Re. Boyd once rode 300 miles to Philadelphia to attend a Synod meeting on horseback.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd died on his farm on August 14, 1854, in his 84th year.
first marriage to Eleanor Hillis (m. 29 Mar 1798)
second marriage to Agnes Scott (m. 17 Dec 1816)
The Rev. Abraham Boyd was born about 1770 in Scotland and sailed to America with his parents, John and Mary (Fulton) Boyd, when he was young. His father served as a paymaster during the American Revolution. Abraham and several of his brothers became Ministers.
According to A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania, the first worship held by local Presbyterians [in Deer Twp., Allegheny Co.] was conducted outdoors in 1796, after which they began to hold meetings in each other's cabins with itinerant preachers, for safety from local attacking Indians. The group subsequently purchased land where Bull Creek Presbyterian church and cemetery are still located, from Ezekiel Day. By 1802, the first structure, made of logs, was completed and the group sought a permanent minister. They called Rev. Abraham Boyd, a well-liked young man of 32 years of age. He was the first and longest serving pastor of the Bull Creek church (from 1802-1833). During his pastorate his congregation grew from 11 charter members to 176 members.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd pursued his studies at the Canonsburg Academy and was licensed to preach the gospel, June 25, 1800, by the Presbytery of Ohio. On June 17, 1802, he was installed pastor of the congregations of Bull Creek in Allegheny Co. and Middlesex in Armstrong Co., Pa. He continued at Bull Creek until retiring 25 June 1833. He served Middlesex Presbyterian Church until 1817 then served Deer Creek Presbyterian Church 1817-1821
According to the church bicentennial book, "Abraham Boyd was universally beloved in his community." A man of prayer, who seemed to "grow in grace as he grew in years," he was, never known to be idle and was not shy about his spiritual values. When asked how he would choose a preacher, he replied, "By his prayer. If he makes a dull prayer, he will give a dead sermon."
Re. Boyd once rode 300 miles to Philadelphia to attend a Synod meeting on horseback.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd died on his farm on August 14, 1854, in his 84th year.
born in Ulster, Ireland and sailed to America with his parents and older brother in 1772.
first marriage to Eleanor Hillis (m. 29 Mar 1798)
second marriage to Agnes Scott (m. 17 Dec 1816)
The Rev. Abraham Boyd was born about 1770 in Scotland and sailed to America with his parents, John and Mary (Fulton) Boyd, when he was young. His father served as a paymaster during the American Revolution. Abraham and several of his brothers became Ministers.
According to A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania, the first worship held by local Presbyterians [in Deer Twp., Allegheny Co.] was conducted outdoors in 1796, after which they began to hold meetings in each other's cabins with itinerant preachers, for safety from local attacking Indians. The group subsequently purchased land where Bull Creek Presbyterian church and cemetery are still located, from Ezekiel Day. By 1802, the first structure, made of logs, was completed and the group sought a permanent minister. They called Rev. Abraham Boyd, a well-liked young man of 32 years of age. He was the first and longest serving pastor of the Bull Creek church (from 1802-1833). During his pastorate his congregation grew from 11 charter members to 176 members.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd pursued his studies at the Canonsburg Academy and was licensed to preach the gospel, June 25, 1800, by the Presbytery of Ohio. On June 17, 1802, he was installed pastor of the congregations of Bull Creek in Allegheny Co. and Middlesex in Armstrong Co., Pa. He continued at Bull Creek until retiring 25 June 1833. He served Middlesex Presbyterian Church until 1817 then served Deer Creek Presbyterian Church 1817-1821
According to the church bicentennial book, "Abraham Boyd was universally beloved in his community." A man of prayer, who seemed to "grow in grace as he grew in years," he was, never known to be idle and was not shy about his spiritual values. When asked how he would choose a preacher, he replied, "By his prayer. If he makes a dull prayer, he will give a dead sermon."
Re. Boyd once rode 300 miles to Philadelphia to attend a Synod meeting on horseback.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd died on his farm on August 14, 1854, in his 84th year.
first marriage to Eleanor Hillis (m. 29 Mar 1798)
second marriage to Agnes Scott (m. 17 Dec 1816)
The Rev. Abraham Boyd was born about 1770 in Scotland and sailed to America with his parents, John and Mary (Fulton) Boyd, when he was young. His father served as a paymaster during the American Revolution. Abraham and several of his brothers became Ministers.
According to A Guidebook to Historic Western Pennsylvania, the first worship held by local Presbyterians [in Deer Twp., Allegheny Co.] was conducted outdoors in 1796, after which they began to hold meetings in each other's cabins with itinerant preachers, for safety from local attacking Indians. The group subsequently purchased land where Bull Creek Presbyterian church and cemetery are still located, from Ezekiel Day. By 1802, the first structure, made of logs, was completed and the group sought a permanent minister. They called Rev. Abraham Boyd, a well-liked young man of 32 years of age. He was the first and longest serving pastor of the Bull Creek church (from 1802-1833). During his pastorate his congregation grew from 11 charter members to 176 members.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd pursued his studies at the Canonsburg Academy and was licensed to preach the gospel, June 25, 1800, by the Presbytery of Ohio. On June 17, 1802, he was installed pastor of the congregations of Bull Creek in Allegheny Co. and Middlesex in Armstrong Co., Pa. He continued at Bull Creek until retiring 25 June 1833. He served Middlesex Presbyterian Church until 1817 then served Deer Creek Presbyterian Church 1817-1821
According to the church bicentennial book, "Abraham Boyd was universally beloved in his community." A man of prayer, who seemed to "grow in grace as he grew in years," he was, never known to be idle and was not shy about his spiritual values. When asked how he would choose a preacher, he replied, "By his prayer. If he makes a dull prayer, he will give a dead sermon."
Re. Boyd once rode 300 miles to Philadelphia to attend a Synod meeting on horseback.
The Rev. Abraham Boyd died on his farm on August 14, 1854, in his 84th year.
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