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Harry D. and Maude (Yount) Boyes  , Landsman



In 1850 St. Joseph County, Michigan, Hiram S. Boyes is 39, Ester S. Boyes 34, George Boyes 19, Harrison Boyes 11, Carlop Boyes 9, Martha Boyes 8, and Hiram Wm. Boyes 1.

In 1870 Seward County, Nebraska, H. L. Boyes is 58, Esther Boyes 54, Mattie Boyes 23, Hiram Boyes 21, Etta Boyes 17, Thos. P, Boyes 11, and Jerry Cooper 22.

Hibbard Family

Esther L. Hibbard Boyes BIRTH 1815 DEATH 1890 BURIAL Seward Cemetery Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 74251420.
Hiram Loring Boyes Sr. BIRTH 9 Jan 1812 Hillsboro, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA DEATH 20 Jun 1900 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Seward Cemetery Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 74251272.
" Hiram L. Bayes, who has been suffering from the infirmities of old age for several weeks past, died at his home in this city Tuesday morning, June 19, 1900, at l o'clock. Mr. Boyes was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, January 9, 1812, and was consequently 88 years of age his last birthday, truly a ripe old age. He was from a hardy Scotch-Irish and French descent. Hide father .... to Catarargua county New York when Hiram was but three years old. Mr. Boyes was married in 1836 to Esther L. Hibbard of Erie county, New York. In 1844 the young couple went to the wilds of Michigan and settled in St. Joseph county. In 1849 Mr. Boyes went to California, going around Cape Horn, spending four years in the mines. After returning home, the family removed to Story county, Iowa, and in 1867 came to Seward and he built the first mill in Seward, which waa a great convenience to the early settlers and has .... ever since. Mr. Boyes was a publicv spirited citizen and during his active business life. his full share in the development and advancement of Seward and Seward county, taking great interest in everything relaated to be of benefit to the city and county. He retired from active business pursuits several years ago to enjoy the comforts of home in hie declining years The funeral will take place from his late residence inh Seward Thursday June 21st and his remains be laid to rest beside those of his wife who died in 1890, in the family lot in the north cemetery."
G. W. Boyce and Margaret A. Brouhard married 22 Apr 1858 in Story County, Iowa.
Margaret A. Brouhard Boyes BIRTH 15 Jun 1842 Bethany, Morgan County, Indiana, USA DEATH 29 Jun 1869 Story County, Iowa, USA BURIAL Sheffield Cemetery Howard Township, Story County, Iowa, USA MEMORIAL ID 168236437

In 1870 Story County, Iowa, Geo. W. "Borges" is 32, Phoelia M. Borges 24,r Manuel Borges 11, Alice Borges 9, Harry Boyes 6, and Harris Boyes 6.
In 1880 Seward County, Nebraska, G. W. "Bayes" is 41, Phebe M. Bayes 30 Wife, Manuel Bayes 20 Son, Allice Bayes 18 Daughter, Harry Bayes 16 Son, Harris Bayes 16 Son, Loury Bayes 9 Son, and Dennis Bayes 5 Son.

In 1900 Pawnee County, Oklahoma, George W. Boyes is 61, farming, Phebe M. Boyes 48 Wife, Lowery H. Boyes 28 Son, and Dennis D. Boyes 24 Son.

May 30, 1912 "Mr. and Mrs. Lowery Boyes returned this week from Cleveland, Oklahoma, where they had been called by the death of Mr. Boyes's mother, Mrs. G. W. Boyes, which occured May 21, 1912. The elder Mr. Boyes returned with them and will make his home here. The deceased lady leaves two sons, Lowery and Dennis, and two step sons, Harry and Harris, besides her husband to mourn her death. Mr. Boyes resided in Yuma county in the early settlement of the country and the family have many friends who will be quick to sympathize with them in their bereavement. The Gazette joins the friends and acquaintances of Mr. Boyes in welcoming him back to Yuma county. "

August 1914 "G. W. Boyes left Friday for Salt Lake City and other points west. He was accompanied by Mrs. Joseph Kahoe, of Cleveland, Okla., who had come to Wray on Tuesday before and visited in the Lowry Boyes home. Mr. Boyes makes his home a part of the time in Oklaahoma and while in that state resides with Mr. and Mrs. Kahoe. They expect to be in Cleveland after visiting Salt Lako City."

George W. Boyes BIRTH 1837 New York, USA DEATH 1929 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013928.

MANUEL

October 1898 "Francis Morton, father of Ri. and Frank, and father-in-law of Manuel Boyes is up from Seward, Neb., visiting. His wife is with him."

April 1904 "Miss Ransom, who has been teaching in the Manuel Boyes district, was compelled to close her school last week on account of scarlet fever in the neighborhood. Only one family has been affected and it is hoped that no other cases will appear. Miss Ransom returned to her home in Denver Wednesday."

May 1907 "Mrs. L. M. Skillman, of Wellington, Colo., arrived here last Friday to visit a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Manuel Boyes. She may remain here all summer."

May 1908 "Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Williams, who lived in Yuma county about seventeen years ago, having a sheep ranch north of town, are visiting old friends here. Mrs. Williams is a cousin of Mrs. Manuel Boyes, at whose home they are now visiting."


Manuel Boyes BIRTH 22 Jan 1859 Story County, Iowa, USA DEATH 14 Oct 1908 Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013962.
"The .... death of Manuel Boyes, six miles south of Wray, who has been ill so long with cancer. His death came peacefully Wednesday night about ten o'clock. The funeral will be from the residence at 2 o'clock this afternoon interment at Grand View cemetery. More extended notice of these prominent citizens who have left us will be made next week."



Addie Elizabeth Morton Boyes BIRTH 8 Sep 1868 Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, USA DEATH 29 Sep 1941 Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013887.
"Addie Elizabeth Morton, daughter of Francis and Lucinda Morton, was born at Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin on September 8, 1868 and departed this life at Wray on September 29, 1941 at the age of 73 years and 21 days. In 1872 she moved with her parents to Seward, Nebraska, where on December 21, 1885 she was united in marriage to Manuel Boyes. To this union two children were born.
In 1886 this pioneer couple took a homestead south of Wray. They met hardships and adversity together till October 1908 when Mr. Boyes passed away. The next year she moved to Wray.
On January 26, 1910 she was married to Lowery H. Boyes. They made their home in west Wray where they lived until her death. She was deeply interested in the work of the Church and an active member in the Wray Christian Church. She was one of the early pioneers, coming to this community when it was virgin soil. In true pioneer spirit she conquered the many difficulties she faced and endured the hardships with a smile.
She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved husband, Lowery Boyes, her two children, Frank Boyes and Mabel Whyte, all of Wray; three brothers, Urias, Ira, and Charles Morton; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; many less near relatives and a host of friends."


January 1910 "Miss Mabel G. Boyes and John C. Whyte were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Manuel Boyes, in west Wray last Sunday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock by Rev. P. W. Walthall.
The bride was dressed in blue silk and the groom wore the conventional black. Only a few of the immediate friends and relatives were present. These young people are well known in Wray and vicinity. Mr. Whyte will assist James Carwin on the dray line and Mrs. Whyte will continue her duties as clerk in the Slick & Schaaf store. The well wishes of a host of friends follows this young couple. May they live long and prosper is the wish of the Rattler . ."


John Clifford 'Jack' Whyte BIRTH 20 Dec 1888 Afton, Union County, Iowa, USA DEATH Jan 1966 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 62678478.

Mabel Grace Boyes Whyte BIRTH Nov 1888 Colorado, USA DEATH 1972 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 62678507.

HARRIS

Harris C. Boyes BIRTH 29 Jan 1864 Story County, Iowa, USA DEATH 16 Jul 1951 Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013939.

Mary F Galbreath Boyes BIRTH 1876 Randolph County, Missouri, USA DEATH 1964 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 1701396.

HARRY

In 1900 Glendale precinct, Harry D. Boyes is 36, Maud V. Boyes 33 Wife, Edgar L. Boyes 7 Son, and Homer H. Boyes 4 Son.


In 1910 Yuma County " Harry "Boyas" is 48, Maud Boyas 48 Wife, Lee Boyas 19 Son, and Homan Boyas 16 Son."

Harry cash-claimed 160 acres in sections 14 and 23, 1S 43W in 1912.

"Maud Virginia Yount was born in Virginia October 8, 1866, and died in Wray, Colo., Sunday, August 20, 1922, at the age of 55 years, 10 months and 20 days.
At an early age she came with her parents to Wray, Colo. In l898 she was united in marrimage to Mr. Harry Boyes. To this union were born two boys, Lee and Homer Boyes. Early in life, before coming west, Mrs. Boyes became a christian and united with the Presbyterian church. After coming to Colorado she became affiliated with the Christian church, of which she was still a member at the time of her death. Mrs. Boyes began to fail in health some months ago. She was given medical attention and everything possible was done to restore her to good health, but she failed rapidly. Since her return from a hospital in Denver, she had been cared for at the Lowory Boyes home in west Wray.
Funeral services wore hold Tuesday, August 22nd, at 10 a. m., at the Lowery Boyos home, and burial took place in the Grandview cemetery.
Mrs. Boyes is survived by her husband and two sons, by many less near relatives and a host of friends to mourn her departure. During her last days she was a great sufferer, but she bore her suffering with great fortitude."


LEE

October 1913 "Lee Boyes, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Boyes of the Dry Willow, left this morning for Greeley, where he intends working in the sugar beets. Mr. Boyes will probably remain in Greeley until the first of the year."

1915

In 1920 Yuma County, Edgar L. "Boyse" is 26, Millie J. Boyse 28 Wife, Manuel J. Boyse 1 Son, and Ralph L. Boyse 0 Son.

Funeral services for Harry D. Boyes, a pioneer Wrayite who died July 6, 1953 in Salem, Ore., were held Saturday afternoon at the Lockwood Mortuary in Wray, conducted by Rev. Mrs. Rachel D. Boast, a former Wray minister. Burial followed in Grandview cemetery.
Mr. Boyes was born January 29, 1864, in Storey County, Iowa, and died at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 7 days.
He moved to eastern Nebraska as a small boy and from there to Wray in 1887. He was married to Maude V. Yount in 1892 and two sons, Edgar Lee and Homan H. were born to them. Mrs. Boyes died in 1922 and in 1927 he moved to Oregon to live with his sons.
Mr. Boyes is survived by his two sons; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and two half brothers, Lowry and Dennis Boyes of Wray. He was preceded in death by a brother, Manuel; a twin brother, Harris; and a sister, Alice."

In 1940 Tillamook, Oregon, Edgar Lee "Bayes" is a truck driver, 45, Millis J. Bayes 49 Wife, Manuel J. Bayes 21 Son, Ralph L. Bayes 20 Son, and Mabel V. Bayes 16 Daughter.

July 23, 1953 Beecher Island items "Mrs. John Brown called on Mrs. Jack Whyte in Wray Friday and visited with an old school mate, Mrs. Lee Boyes of Redmond, Ore., whom she hadn’t seen in 32 years."

Millie Jane Stephens Boyes BIRTH 5 Dec 1890 Wray, Colorado, USA DEATH 8 Jan 1975 Tillamook County, Oregon, USA BURIAL Redmond Memorial Cemetery Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA PLOT C414 MEMORIAL ID 29608218.

Edgar Lee Boyes BIRTH 1 May 1893 DEATH 13 Dec 1972 BURIAL Redmond Memorial Cemetery Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA PLOT C413 MEMORIAL ID 29608216.

Manuel J. Boyes BIRTH 1918 DEATH 1996 BURIAL Mount Calvary Cemetery Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA PLOT section L MEMORIAL ID 138036158.

Mabel V. Boyes Koehler BIRTH 21 Nov 1923 Tillamook, Tillamook County, Oregon, USA DEATH 30 Sep 2005 Tillamook, Tillamook County, Oregon, USA BURIAL Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens Tillamook, Tillamook County, Oregon, MEMORIAL ID 217825622.
"Mrs. Mabel Virginia Koehler was born Nov. 21, 1923, in Tillamook to Edgar and Millie (Stephens) Boyes. Mabel died in Tillamook Sept. 30, 2005, at the age of 81.
Mabel grew up and attended school in Tillamook, and was a graduate of Tillamook High School. She was united in marriage May 7, 1949, to Glen Koehler in Kennewick, Wash. In 1950, Glen and Mabel bought a dairy farm, and together operated it until 1972. She was a past matron of the Eastern Start No. 18, and volunteered at the Tillamook Pioneer Museum, serving as the Pioneer Association's Treasurer for 12 years. In 2001, she was named Pioneer of the Year. She was also a founding member of the THS Alumni Association.
Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, in 1980; by a daughter, Judith L. Purdy; and by a brother, Manuel Boyes."

January 1946 Corvallis, Oregon "Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rasmussen of Eugene have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Joy Elizabeth Rasmussen, to Captain Ralph L. Boyes, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Boyes of Tillamook. Their wedding is to be an event of Saturday, January 19, and the service will be read in the First Congregational church in Eugene. Miss Rasmussen attended both the University of Oregon and the University of Southern California. Captain Boyes attended Oregon State college. He served overseas with the 41st division and now is on terminal leave."

In 1950 Pasadena, California, Ralph L. Boyes is 30, Jay R. Boyes 27 Wife.

HOMAN

June 6, 1919 "News of the marriage of Miss Edith Horton, popular Olathe girl, who has been teaching near Wray, Colo., to Lee Boyes (SHOULD BE HOMAN), a prosperous young farmer of that locality, has reached Olathe. Miss Horton has spent her whole life here and has a wide circle of friends who wish her bon voyage on the sea of matrimony."

May 1924 "Word from Mrs. Edith Horton Boyes of Wray, Colorado, is that she has a fine boy, born May 3rd. She is a daughter of William Horton, deceased, formerly of Olathe. The new arrival has been named Dean Horton. "

September 1927 "Mr. and Mrs. Homan Boyes of Taft, Ore., are the parents of a fine bany girl, according to word received by friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Boyes formerly lived in this community and have many friends and relative here."

July 1953 "The Jack Whyte and B. H. Yount families have recent information from Homan Boyes of Salem, Ore., that his father, Harry D. Boyes, recently had suffered a severe heart attack and was in a critical condition."

HARRISON

September 1922 Delta, Colorado "A wedding beautiful in its quiet simplicity was that performed at the home of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Stallings Thursday evening, September 7th, when their older daughter, LaVera Ethyle, became the bride of Mr. George W. Boyles of Wray, Colorado. The ceremony was witnessed by only the relatives of the young couple and the bride's father officiated.
Mrs. Boyles is a young lady of rare accomplishments. She has made her home here but a month, coming to Delta with her parents when Rev. Stallings accepted the ministry of the Delta Christian church. Her husband is cashier of the First National Bank at Wray and is a splendid young fellow. He is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Boyes, also of Wray.
A dainty lunch followed the wedding service and on Friday the happy couple left for home to begin life's journey together."


LOWERY

"Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Lockwood Mortuary for Lowery Hiram Boyes, a resident of this community since 1908, who died Thursday morning of last week, May 31, 1961, at the Cedardale Nursing Home at the age of 89 years, one month and ten days. The Rev. G. Arland Johnson officiated at the service that was followed by interment at Grandview cemetery.
Mr. Boyes, a son of George and Martha Boyes, was born in Seward County, Nebraska, on March 19, 1872. He died March 30, 1961. Just two months and six days after the death of his brother, Dennis, with whom he lived for a number of years. He came to Colorado in 1908 and was married to Addle Boyes on January 26, 1910. They made their home in west Wray until Mrs. Boyes died in 1941. Lowery and his brother Dennis lived together in Wray until they retired to the Cedardale Nursing Home where both lived the remainder of their lives. He became a member of the Christian church in 1914.
Surviving him are a niece, Mable Whyte, and a nephew, Frank Boyes, of Wray, and the following other nephews: George Boyes of Lyons, Lee Boyes of Redmundm Ore., Homer Boyes of Salem, Ore., and Harry Underfill of Los Angeles, Calif."
Lowery Hiram Boyes BIRTH 19 Mar 1872 Iowa, USA DEATH 30 Mar 1961 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013955.

DENNIS

Dennis D. Boyes BIRTH 1874 Nebraska, USA DEATH 1961 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013914.

FRANK

March 1911 "This week the deal was closed whereby Harve Cox and Frank Boyes have become members of the mercantile firm of Webster & Mason, they having purchased an interest. They invoiced the first of the week and have entered the store. Harve has been clerk in that store for some time and now he becomes a partner. Frank Boyes is one of Yuma county's foremost young men and a thorough going business man. Both the new partners are practically Yuma county boys, having been raised to manhood here, and the Rattler congratulates them on branching out in so substancial a business. The style of the new firm will be The Wray Mercantile Company."

June 6, 1938 "Mr. and Mrs. Frank ßoyes and children arrived home Sunday from their motor trip to the west coast. They were gone about three weeks and th«y visited many places of interest while away. They visited briefly with relatives and friends at several places. At Salem they visited Harry Boyes and Homan Boyes, and with Lee Boyes in a town near Salem."

August 1939 "Frank Boyes has an announcement in The Rattler this week that will be of interest to the public. Frank has recently opened up his business in the building formerly occupied by Paul Starr and he is the local representative for a number of well known lines of standard merchandise. He plans to keep a good stock of the several lines of merchandise and he invites the public to call and inspect his stock. Frank is the local dealer for the well known butane gas and he also handles a nice line of appliances such as furnaces, heaters, water heaters, ranges, irons, etc.
In addition to the above, Mr. Boyes is now the local dealer for the well known Crosley line of refrigerators, radios, washers, etc. He is also the local dealer for the Universal line of appliances, also for the Windcharger and for Delco light plants. These lines were formerly handled by Paul Starr with the exception of the Butane gas line and Mr. Starr will be employed by Mr. Boyes to make installations and service the various lines. See Frank's announcement elsewhere in this paper."

January 1940 "Robert Stanley Boyes, age 1, and a favorite baby of the community was burned but not severely last Monday, while visiting at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyes. The child fell against a stove and burned both hands badly enough that they had to be securely wrapped. The little fellow is at a loss to understand why his hands must be all bandaged up so that he cannot play with the toys left by Santa."

November 1949 "Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Boyes and son Richard of Kalvesta, Kan., were weekend visitors at the Frank Boyes home and with other relatives and friends. Mrs. Boyes left from here to accompany her parents, of Sterling, on a three week trip to the west coast and Mr. Boyes returned to Kalvesta Tuesday. The baby will remain at Wray with his grandparents, the Frank Boyes, while his mother is away."

Frank G. Boyes BIRTH 9 Sep 1890 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA DEATH 17 Feb 1967 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013920.

Mona Whyte Boyes BIRTH 19 Feb 1894 Iowa, USA DEATH Jan 1978 BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 17013974.

Cleon Boyes Cleon Oscar Boyes 1915–1997 Stanley Boyes Stanley Lowery Boyes 1919–2000 Claude Boyes Claude Frank Boyes 1921–1981 Walter Boyes Walter Hugh Boyes 1931–2020

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