*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
James Boyd, founder of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department, was the son of Hugh and Mary Patten Boyd, and was born in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland on November 11, 1793.
He married Margaret Curry of Cainey Caw, Ireland on July 4, 1815 and came to Boston in 1817.
In 1820, he was a manufacturer of leather fire hoses. He also manufactured fire buckets, fireman's caps and general fireman's supplies and also military equipment, knapsacks, etc. The firm was the largest of its' kind in the United States.
James Boyd became a member of the volunteer fire department and was second foreman of Hero #6 and later fireman at Brooks H1.
He first suggested and promoted the organization of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department and drew up its constitution and by-laws in 1828.
James Boyd was the fifth president of the board of trustees from May 1838 to January 1839 when he retired. In 1838, the Association passed a resolution of highest esteem and appreciation of his splendid services! He died in Boston in 1855.
Fireman's Lot at Forest Hills Cemetery
Founded In The Year Of Our Lord 1828
Instituted In The Year 1829 By James Boyd
Incorporated February 13, 1830
Margaret and James were the parents of twelve children:
Col. Francis Boyd (1816- )
James Patten Boyd (1818-1843)
John Curry Boyd (1820-1862)
William Boyd (1821-1822)
William Boyd (1822-1847)
Frederick Boyd (1824- )
Margaret Curry Boyd Wyman (1826-1854)
Jenet Alexander Boyd (1828-1829)
Alexander Boyd (1830- )
Infant Boyd (1832-1832)
Jane Louisa Boyd (1833-1857)
Charles Barnard Boyd (1835-1865)
Age at death: 61 years, 10 months, 29 days.
Cause of death: Consumption
The biographical sketch of Mr. James Boyd was published in THE IRISH IN BOSTON, SKETCHES OF DISTINGUISHED MEN OF EARLY TIMES pages 199-203 [Copyright 1889 by James B. Cullen & Company]
A special thank you to contributor John Leach #47993949.
James Boyd, founder of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department, was the son of Hugh and Mary Patten Boyd, and was born in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland on November 11, 1793.
He married Margaret Curry of Cainey Caw, Ireland on July 4, 1815 and came to Boston in 1817.
In 1820, he was a manufacturer of leather fire hoses. He also manufactured fire buckets, fireman's caps and general fireman's supplies and also military equipment, knapsacks, etc. The firm was the largest of its' kind in the United States.
James Boyd became a member of the volunteer fire department and was second foreman of Hero #6 and later fireman at Brooks H1.
He first suggested and promoted the organization of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department and drew up its constitution and by-laws in 1828.
James Boyd was the fifth president of the board of trustees from May 1838 to January 1839 when he retired. In 1838, the Association passed a resolution of highest esteem and appreciation of his splendid services! He died in Boston in 1855.
Fireman's Lot at Forest Hills Cemetery
Founded In The Year Of Our Lord 1828
Instituted In The Year 1829 By James Boyd
Incorporated February 13, 1830
Margaret and James were the parents of twelve children:
Col. Francis Boyd (1816- )
James Patten Boyd (1818-1843)
John Curry Boyd (1820-1862)
William Boyd (1821-1822)
William Boyd (1822-1847)
Frederick Boyd (1824- )
Margaret Curry Boyd Wyman (1826-1854)
Jenet Alexander Boyd (1828-1829)
Alexander Boyd (1830- )
Infant Boyd (1832-1832)
Jane Louisa Boyd (1833-1857)
Charles Barnard Boyd (1835-1865)
Age at death: 61 years, 10 months, 29 days.
Cause of death: Consumption
The biographical sketch of Mr. James Boyd was published in THE IRISH IN BOSTON, SKETCHES OF DISTINGUISHED MEN OF EARLY TIMES pages 199-203 [Copyright 1889 by James B. Cullen & Company]
A special thank you to contributor John Leach #47993949.
*The heroism and selflessness of fire professionals must always be honored and remembered.*
James Boyd, founder of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department, was the son of Hugh and Mary Patten Boyd, and was born in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland on November 11, 1793.
He married Margaret Curry of Cainey Caw, Ireland on July 4, 1815 and came to Boston in 1817.
In 1820, he was a manufacturer of leather fire hoses. He also manufactured fire buckets, fireman's caps and general fireman's supplies and also military equipment, knapsacks, etc. The firm was the largest of its' kind in the United States.
James Boyd became a member of the volunteer fire department and was second foreman of Hero #6 and later fireman at Brooks H1.
He first suggested and promoted the organization of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department and drew up its constitution and by-laws in 1828.
James Boyd was the fifth president of the board of trustees from May 1838 to January 1839 when he retired. In 1838, the Association passed a resolution of highest esteem and appreciation of his splendid services! He died in Boston in 1855.
Fireman's Lot at Forest Hills Cemetery
Founded In The Year Of Our Lord 1828
Instituted In The Year 1829 By James Boyd
Incorporated February 13, 1830
Margaret and James were the parents of twelve children:
Col. Francis Boyd (1816- )
James Patten Boyd (1818-1843)
John Curry Boyd (1820-1862)
William Boyd (1821-1822)
William Boyd (1822-1847)
Frederick Boyd (1824- )
Margaret Curry Boyd Wyman (1826-1854)
Jenet Alexander Boyd (1828-1829)
Alexander Boyd (1830- )
Infant Boyd (1832-1832)
Jane Louisa Boyd (1833-1857)
Charles Barnard Boyd (1835-1865)
Age at death: 61 years, 10 months, 29 days.
Cause of death: Consumption
The biographical sketch of Mr. James Boyd was published in THE IRISH IN BOSTON, SKETCHES OF DISTINGUISHED MEN OF EARLY TIMES pages 199-203 [Copyright 1889 by James B. Cullen & Company]
A special thank you to contributor John Leach #47993949.
James Boyd, founder of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department, was the son of Hugh and Mary Patten Boyd, and was born in Newtownards, County Down, Ireland on November 11, 1793.
He married Margaret Curry of Cainey Caw, Ireland on July 4, 1815 and came to Boston in 1817.
In 1820, he was a manufacturer of leather fire hoses. He also manufactured fire buckets, fireman's caps and general fireman's supplies and also military equipment, knapsacks, etc. The firm was the largest of its' kind in the United States.
James Boyd became a member of the volunteer fire department and was second foreman of Hero #6 and later fireman at Brooks H1.
He first suggested and promoted the organization of the Charitable Association of the Boston Fire Department and drew up its constitution and by-laws in 1828.
James Boyd was the fifth president of the board of trustees from May 1838 to January 1839 when he retired. In 1838, the Association passed a resolution of highest esteem and appreciation of his splendid services! He died in Boston in 1855.
Fireman's Lot at Forest Hills Cemetery
Founded In The Year Of Our Lord 1828
Instituted In The Year 1829 By James Boyd
Incorporated February 13, 1830
Margaret and James were the parents of twelve children:
Col. Francis Boyd (1816- )
James Patten Boyd (1818-1843)
John Curry Boyd (1820-1862)
William Boyd (1821-1822)
William Boyd (1822-1847)
Frederick Boyd (1824- )
Margaret Curry Boyd Wyman (1826-1854)
Jenet Alexander Boyd (1828-1829)
Alexander Boyd (1830- )
Infant Boyd (1832-1832)
Jane Louisa Boyd (1833-1857)
Charles Barnard Boyd (1835-1865)
Age at death: 61 years, 10 months, 29 days.
Cause of death: Consumption
The biographical sketch of Mr. James Boyd was published in THE IRISH IN BOSTON, SKETCHES OF DISTINGUISHED MEN OF EARLY TIMES pages 199-203 [Copyright 1889 by James B. Cullen & Company]
A special thank you to contributor John Leach #47993949.
