Boyd, William

Item

Title
Boyd, William
Gender
Male
Biography
William Boyd was born in Boone County (Ky.). He is described as "black," and 6 feet and one inch. He had an occupation of "bricklayer."
During the Civil War he served in the Navy aboard the Rattler and the General Lyon. Muster records show him aboard the General Lyon on 15 Jun 1865 and 7 Aug 1865.
Member
Boyd family
Birth date
circa 1841
Place of birth
Boone County (Ky.)
Military service
U.S.S. Rattler
U.S.S. General Lyon
Allegiance
United States of America
Held rank
Ordinary Seaman
Service began
27 Dec 1862
Relationship
Slaveholder(s): unknown
Source(s)
U.S., African American Civil War Sailor Index, 1861-1865
Item sets
AA--Enslaved--Kentucky--Boone County--Slaveholder Unknown--A-D
Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans--Kentucky--Boone County--A-K