- Eliza Maud LANGTRY, 26, teacher, Canada, Carleton Place, d/o James LANGTRY & Mary SMITH, married Albert Hayes BOYD, 33, farmer, Canada, Ramsay twp., s/o John BOYD & Elizabeth STURGEON, on 5 Sept 1900 at Carleton Place
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MRS. HAYES BOYD BURIED SUNDAY (Carleton Place Canadian)
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Hayes Boyd, well known resident of the near Innisville. Service at her late residence and the cortege proceeded to St. John's Anglican Church where the service was taken by Rev. Godwin. Interment took place in the Methodist cemetery. Mrs. Boyd died at her home last Friday in her 74th year. She had been in failing health for a number of years. The former Maude Langtry, she was born at Jellyby, Ont., near Brockville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Langtry. While at an early age, she moved to Carleton Place and was educated here. She taught in the public school here for some years prior to her marriage to Mr. Boyd September 5, 1900. Following her marriage, she lived on the Boyd farm until her husband predeceased her about 15 years ago. Mrs. Boyd was a prominent worker in the Women's Institute. Survivors include one son, Franklin, two brothers, Frank G. Langtry, and I. C. Langtry, of Carleton Place and two sisters, Mrs. D. R. McNeely, of Carleton Place, and Mrs. J. Mailey, of Prescott. Mrs. Boyd was a gifted speaker and organized the Women's Auxiliary of St. John's church and the Women's Institute branch. She was also president for many years. her son, Franklin, belonged to the fourth generation and occupies the original homestead. The choir was in attendance at the funeral service under Mrs. Cecil Jackson. The hymns were, "Unto the Hills Do I Lift Mine Eyes," and "O God Our Help in Ages Past.". The pallbearers were James Hammond, Ernie Hammond, Clifford Hammond, George Moore, Thomas Warren and W. J. Creswell. Among those at a distance were Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, of Jasper, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Gray, of Avison.
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1874 - 1948 (74 years)
