Boykin - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: James Alexander BOYKIN

nancywsebastian — 2012-05-19 13:14:23Z

any current information on this line?
I am looking for pictures and family information--descendant and antecedants for: James H. Barber m. Hester Ann Boykin

Re: John Wesley Boykin

btls — 2012-05-11 02:42:33Z

Hello,
I know this post is 12 years old but here it is anyway.
My grandfather is Robert Boykin, youngest child of John Wesley. As the story goes, JW died before my g-father was born and that was 1894. Narcissus Ann died a couple of years later.
Rebecca died around 1974 in Snyder, TX. Oddly enough, she married a second time to a man named Boykin (no relation).
I’ve also never been able to find anything on JW. I’d always heard that he came to Texas from Mississippi.
Kerrell Boykin

Re: Sterling Boykin

telemarketercajun — 2012-04-30 02:00:49Z

Sterling, and A Dearmond is buried in Boykins Springs Cemetary

Re: William Solomon Jackson

bridgette_bardot — 2012-04-19 18:11:33Z

I was hoping that maybe you would have the name or dates of his wife's parents? Mary Slater born 1819 in Georgia?? Also if you have any pictures I would be very interested in obtaining them:) Thank you!!

Re: African American Boykin, Blackman families of McDaniels, Roseboro and Parkersburg NC

idamitt1 — 2012-04-11 05:12:42Z

I am the grand daughter of John Lloyd Boykin. He has a brother named Columbus, Chig, Ben, Sisters named Sudie and Janie. They were all reared in the Parkersburg area near McDaniels.

Mary Lee Boykin

skcirdnehtap — 2012-03-29 04:57:03Z

Born ca. 1900 Shreveport? Catholic. Sent to convent in TX. or New Mex
1/2 French?

Mary Lee Boykin

skcirdnehtap — 2012-03-29 04:53:17Z

Born ca. 1900n Shreveport? Catholic. Sent to convent in TX. or New Mex

Mary Lee Boykin

skcirdnehtap — 2012-03-29 04:50:55Z

Born ca. 1900n Shreveport? Catholic. Sent to convent in TX.

Re: Hello!

dathanelson1 — 2012-03-25 21:09:51Z

Would love to get back in contact with you. Datha Boykin-Nelson

Re: Boykin's in Ashley County Arkansas

dathanelson1 — 2012-03-25 21:08:06Z

I know this is a old post and that we lost contact would love to talk to you. Datha Boykin-Nelson

Re: Boykin's in Ashley County Arkansas

dathanelson1 — 2012-03-25 21:08:05Z

I know this is a old post and that we lost contact would love to talk to you. Datha Boykin-Nelson

Eddy Boykin

dathanelson1 — 2012-03-25 21:03:48Z

Looking for Eddy Boykin who is related to Clovis Boykin.

James Owen Boykin and Carrie Lee Boykin

violaboykin — 2012-03-11 20:25:07Z

Does anyone have any pictures of James Owen Boykin and/or Carrie Lee ROGERS BOYKIN? James Owen's parents were John William, Jr. and "Fannie" Moss. James Owen was born about May 1879 in Smith County, Mississippi.

contact info: violaboykin@comcast.net

Seeking Emma (Emily) Boykin, mother of Harry Mayo McGill

NCBBW121 — 2012-03-06 01:17:38Z

Seeking information on Emma (Emily) Boykin who is listed as the mother of Harry Mayo McGill. She was supposedly married to William Bruce McGill. I believe she was born in or near Elizabethtown, Bladen County, NC. She is the mother of Harry Mayo and William W. McGill. Harry was born around 1890/91. William Bruce is the son of Neill McGill and Ira Ann Boykin. I am wondering if Emma and Ira Ann are related somehow... Any help would be greatly appreciated..

Tabitha Ann Boykin m. Joseph Calip Cox

dianne_jones — 2012-03-05 16:17:12Z

Looking for relatives of Tabitha Ann Boykin. Tabitha was b. May 19, 1842 in either Kentucky or Indiana (as per census records). She died about 1899 in Texas and married Joseph Calip Cox about 1860.

I saw where the last post regarding this family was in 2003. Maybe there are some new eyes watching this board.

I have information on their children but nothing on parents/siblings for either Tabitha or Joseph. Would appreciate any help.

Dianne

Frank Boykin celebrates his 77th Birthday, 1962

charbmoore1 — 2012-02-23 12:23:36Z

From the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper:

Thu., Feb. 22, 1962

WASHINGTON His friends expressed their love Wednesday for Rep. Frank Boykin of Alabama. President Kennedy described him as one whose blithe spirit and warm heart are legendary.

The President used these words in a telegram read at a birthday party for the 77-year-old Democratic congressman, whose slogan is Everything is made for love. ...

Boykin, thanking his friends, ended on a typical Boykin note:

If you dont think you can get to Heaven, come to Mobile.

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: David Boykin B.May 1856..Wilson Co., North Carolina Married Julia Bass?

denisemarp — 2012-02-22 03:25:25Z

I am the grandaughter of Clauncy. I do not know much about my fathers family. I do know that Clauncy had 4 children, William Patrick, Paul, Grace and Arlene. All have died but Arlene. I thought my grandfather (Clauncy) came from Indiana and was raised in Chicago. I could be wrong about Indiana.

Boykins, Willis & Martha Colman - from LA

chasitybyrd — 2012-02-15 17:21:24Z

My great grandfather was Noah Boykins, born in Arkansas anywhere from 1872 to 1884. I believe his father was Willis Boykins and his mother was Martha Colman. Noah's parents may of been mixed w/ white, black and indian. They were born in LA, but moved to Arkansas at some point.
Noah Boykins Married Atlanta Talton in 1920 and had 8 children, one of which was my grandfather John Henry Boykins, also born in Arkansas.

If anyone is familiar with these names, please contact me here or via my email: jerswifey@gmail.com

Re: Burwell Boykin of Kershaw County, South Carolina and his Slave descendants

Golflouise — 2012-01-19 02:38:50Z

Thank you.

Re: Burwell Boykin of Kershaw County, South Carolina and his Slave descendants

happydi — 2012-01-19 02:38:44Z

My Boykin family going back is from Leila>William Osborne>John Burwell> Eli> Maj John Sr.>William W.>Edward.
The last was JOHN BURWELL BOYKIN RIDDLE who died 26 Nov 2008 in CA.
Can you tell me where the Burwell name comes from?

Re: Burwell Boykin of Kershaw County, South Carolina and his Slave descendants

hschultz63 — 2012-01-19 02:31:22Z

Dante,

I responded to one of the queries to your e-mail. I don't have any records but I know the Univerity of South Carolina does, The Alabama Archives and the University of Alabama do having been to these places.

I think my great, great, great grandfather, James Boykin inherited some of Elizabeth's slaves.

James was a soldier in both the Mexican War and the Civil War. He would have taken his personal man with him I am sure. Burwell was in the Revolutionary War and he would have had his assistant with him too.

If it makes you feel any better your family as well as so many others were a terribly important part of the settling of our country. Thank you for that and I am so sorry it was under such terrible circumstances.

Helen

Re: Burwell Boykin of Kershaw County, South Carolina and his Slave descendants

hschultz63 — 2012-01-19 02:21:04Z

Hi I am the great,great, great, great, great grandaughter of Burwell and Elizabeth Whitaker Boykin. I have just begun to question my roots and how my family who held honor to the highest account could also have held slaves.

I can help a little. I have read a transcript of Burwell's will. For what it is worth he expressly requested the slave families not be split up. If I remember he names the slaves specifically.

As for Stephen D. Miller he is Mary Boykin Miller Chesnut's father. He left South Carolina with 4 or 5 of Mary's Uncles, her Aunt Elizabeth Boykin Hunter and their respective families and slaves. All of them were classic pioneers. If you are related to those slave families you should know that they were some of the first Americans to settle the state of Alabama. The Creek Indians, who took scalps by the way, still resided in the eastern part of the state. They lived, black and white, in log cabins in those early years.

Try reading Mary Chestnut's diary or better yet Susan Mulenfeld's biography on Mary Chesnut. It may be painful but it is really revealing about the lives of the people caught up in that terrible time.

Justice was served. The entire family was bankrupt after the civil war and the plantaions M.C. describes have return to the soil. There is nothing left to remember them by. The land they lived on was beautiful though in a haunted kind of way.

Boykin Moody

grandyandpops — 2011-12-21 02:16:02Z

Can anyone connect the Boykin's to the Moody's in Alabama or Mississippi before 1840?
Thanks
Sterling Parker

BOYKINS IN EAST TEXAS (RUSK, TROUP, JACKSONVILLE, ALTO ETC.)

misskendradallas — 2011-12-20 21:18:07Z

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY DECENDANTS OF MARY BOYKIN FROM THIS AREA. SHE HAD CHILDREN BY THE NAME OF CLARA (CLARISSA), DESS (ODESSA), TOM, JONAS, VERCIE, JIM EVA (GENEVA), LORENZA AND LUCELIA (LUCILLE) BOYKIN. ITS HARD TO FIND ANY FURTHER HISTORY OF THE (AFRO AMERICAN BOYKIN FAMILY) I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW THE HISTORY AS WELL. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE POST IT HERE OR YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT MISSKENDRADALLAS@YAHOO.COM

Re: boykin family

misskendradallas — 2011-12-20 21:06:34Z

Hi! I have a quwstion for you...I have an Odessa Boykin in my family from down in east texas. But you know that the misspelling can vary. So my question to you would be, where did they orginate from?

Re: boykin family

misskendradallas — 2011-12-20 21:06:31Z

Hi! I have a quwstion for you...I have an Odessa Boykin in my family from down in east texas. But you know that the misspelling can vary. So my question to you would be, where did they orginate from?

Re: sterling boykin

PKyle0822 — 2011-12-18 01:14:29Z

enjoyed reading your Boykin info. My family worked on Sterling R. Boykin plantation in Russell County, Ala per info given me and 1870 census. My gr gr gr grandmother was the family cook. this family is Afro American. Would love to correspond re your Boykin info.
P. Bates

african american Boykin

Comalaw — 2011-11-19 08:09:26Z

looking for ancestry in 1800 Boykin

Re: Edward Boykin Jr's wife: Judith Wall or Hill?

hotrodgrandma3 — 2011-11-18 03:27:33Z

Do you have any sources on her last name as Hill? Any marriage info or anything else?

Re: Line of Edward Boykin 1650 Isle of Wight Co. Virginia

RogerWilliams749 — 2011-10-23 16:57:51Z

Hi,

I am also directly descended from the Edward Boykin that came to Isle of Wight Co., Virginia in 1650. My g-grandmother was Roselean Boykin Williams, who was born in Missippi in 1852. Her father was Rowell Boykin. I don't have the Boykin genealogy in front of me, but Soloman Boykin was one of my however many times g-grandfathers. A part of the Boykin family came to Texas after The War Between The States. A number of them settled in Leon Co., Texas, and there are a number of them still there. My Williams family came to The Republic of Texas, somewhere between 1832 and 1837 from Ohio. The Williams family came to what would become the Colony of Rhode Island in the 1600's. My g-grandfather Cyrus Williams married Roselean Boykin in Leon Co., Texas in 1877. He owned alot of land in Leon, Limestone, and Freestone Counties in Texas. Roselean died in 1914, and Cyrus Williams was born in Ohio in 1832 and died in Donie, Freestone County, Texas in 1916. They are buried in Post Oak Cemetery which is about 5 miles from Donie, Texas. Most of the rest of my family is also buried in Post Oak. Cyrus and his older brother Jeremiah Williams fought in the War with CO. C 20th Texas Calvary, CSA. There were a number of men who were born in Indiana that were also in CO C, 20th Texas Calvary, CSA. This really makes you see the point of families that fought against each other during the War. I will have to look at my Boykin genealogy, to be able to trace my Boykin family from Edward and Soloman Boykin to my g-grandmother Roselean Boykin Williams. My first cousin Johnny Williams was diagnosed as having hemachromatosis, and the rest of my family carries the gene for that disease. I realized that we got the gene from Roselean, after about 3 or 4 other people in Leon County that were related to the Boykins, also were diagnosed with this blood disorder. I think that it would be safe to say that Roselean probably died from this blood disorder. They didn't know anything about hemachromatosis back then, and if left untreated you will usually die from it in your mid fiftys. Today it is easily treated, if you go to the doctor in time. I read in a science journal that the gene for hemachromatosis occured as a mutation in one man about 25,000 to 30,000 years ago, and everyone who carries this gene, is descended from that one man. Scientist are studying this mutation in order to learn more about genes and mutations.
Your Fellow Cousin,
Roger Williams

Re: Line of Edward Boykin 1650 Isle of Wight Co. Virginia

timboykin52 — 2011-10-20 20:15:46Z

I stumbled upon this URL that mentions Thomas. I have yet to find any printed material, but next time I get to Norfolk, I will hit the library.

Reference to Edward Sr’s will and Father, Thomas.
http://www.geni.com/people/Edward-Boykin/6000000002354578294

Re: Line of Edward Boykin 1650 Isle of Wight Co. Virginia

happydi — 2011-10-20 18:08:22Z

Tim Boykin 52,
What is your documentaion that Edwards father was Thomas from Charing Cross?
My line is from Edward>William W.>Maj. John Sr.>Eli>John Burwell>William Osborne.Leila Maria.
I have not found anyone in this line in the past 15 years.

Re: Line of Edward Boykin 1650 Isle of Wight Co. Virginia

timboykin52 — 2011-10-20 01:24:16Z

From what I have been able to determine, Soloman Boykin was Maj Francis Boykin's Father. So, Soloman Jr and Francis were brothers. Francis married Catherine Whitacker

As for military service, my G,G,G,G Grandfather Major Francis Boykin was a revolutionary war veteran and served at Ft Moultrie SC among other places. One of his sons, James William Boykin (my G,G,G Grandfather), served in the war of 1812.

By the way Edward Boykin Sr's father was named Thomas Boykin born in 1620 in Charing Cross, UK.

It took a lot of time, but finally the pieces fell into place. Good luck.

Re: Boykin(s) family in North Carolina?

wegotyorkies — 2011-10-20 01:08:27Z

Hi GW,
I am also a member of the Boykin family...even the Underwood family as well.My GrandMother's name is Luvina Boykin Adams(deceased).Her parents names were Ben and Martha(Mattie)Boykin(deceased),Mattie was also a Rich.My grandmother was married to a Sam Jackson and a John Quincey Adams.I also know we are kin to a Aunt Sally who had a grandson named Joseph Grey.Kin to a Willie Mae Broadway and even the American Basketball Player named Julius Winfield Erving the second(also known as "DR.J").Was also told we could possibly be some kin to Cheryl Underwood(who starred in "Beauty Shop" ) and Blair Underwood( from "Good Times").I really would like to know who all my family is.If you or anyone else seem to think we might be related please do email me at wegotyorkies@yahoo.com or Lmcrae2001@yahoo.com.

Re: Thomas J Boykin/Faith Bishop - Wayne County, MS.

timboykin52 — 2011-10-14 20:02:00Z

Thomas J Boykin M: Faith Bishop

Father - Thomas Walter Boykin

Mother - Flora Elizabeth Starling.

I have much more if you want. His lineage goes back to Edward Boykin.

Tim.

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

rmccullough2 — 2011-09-20 21:43:40Z

I have Judith Holt as his mother (b.02-22-1723 : d.02-03-1791) I have not yet been able to confirm this though. I hope I helped!

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

happydi — 2011-09-20 19:27:39Z

Dana Lynn,
Do you know the origin of BURWELL. We have many John Burwell Boykins in our family line.
William Boykin son of Edward, was married to Miss Burwell. I would like to have her first name and any other info available.
Happy Di

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

happydi — 2011-09-20 19:17:47Z

Do you know John D's mother's name?
I have a note that Edward was married twice and that Ann Gwaltney had four children.

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

rmccullough2 — 2011-09-20 19:04:51Z

Hello! Edward Boykin from Virginia is my Great(x6)-grandfather. My line goes:
Edward Boykin
John D. Boykin
John Drury Boykin
Tobias Boykin
John Anthony Boykin
John Burrell Boykin
Thomas Allen Boykin, Sr.
Thomas Allen Boykin, Jr.
Robyn Inez McCullough (maiden name:Boykin)

I'm just getting started so any help would be appreciated.
I built a shell of a tree based on the trees of others and little bit of information my father had. I have a feeling we all here are distant cousins.

Re: Boykins in Georgia

happydi — 2011-08-21 17:28:49Z

My line is from Edward sr, William W, Maj. John, Eli, John Burwell, William Osborne, Leila.
One of William's wives was Miss Burwell. I've been searching for her first name for years without any luck.
Does anyone have proof of Miss Burwell's first name?

Re: Boykins in Georgia

danalynnedwards — 2011-08-21 13:45:05Z

my line is from Edward Sr. down to Burwell Boykin Born Burke Co. GA.1887 then to Choctaw co. Alabama. Wher many family members live in the Al. - Miss. area.

Line of Edward Boykin 1650 Isle of Wight Co. Virginia

danalynnedwards — 2011-08-20 13:33:01Z

My line is as follows Edward Boykin 1650- Edward Boykin Jr.-Soloman Boykin-Soloman Boykin JR. all of Isle of Wight Co. Virginia.then there was Burwell Boykin born Dec, 24 1787 in Burke co. Ga. his mother was Judith. he died in Choctaw Co. Alabama May 1860 his wife was Margaret McCann of Wayne Co. Miss.. They had 8 children Christopher P. 1819-Briney 1823-Alexander 1826 Green Co. Miss.-Burwell Jr 1827-Jessee 1833- Solomon Feb. 2,1835 Green Co. Miss.-Franklin 1836 and Henry Clark Boykin Dec. 19, 1837. then there was Franklin Boykin my gggrandfather,then Corneilus Boykin my ggrandfather, then my grandfather Walter Spranly Boykin Of Quitman Miss,then he moved to Demopolis Al. where my mother was born Dorothy Clair Boykin whos mother was Mable Danner then myself, Dana Edwards of Demopolis Al. If anyone has any more info that would be great. I think I am also desended from Major Francis Boykin of Isle of Wight Co. Va., Smithfield Va. who served under Washington in Revolutionary War. thanks...

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

danalynnedwards — 2011-08-20 12:47:00Z

I am from Alabama. My mother was a Boykin decended from Edward Boykin from Isle of Wight Co. Va..I saw the pictures and the man on the lower left looks just like my grandfather Walter Spranly Boykin, how strange to be so far apart and look so much alike. I`m sure we are related some how.

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

danalynnedwards — 2011-08-20 02:37:05Z

My ancesters as far back as I know are as follows-1650 Edward Boykin born in Virginia Isle of wight county, then his son Edward Boykin Jr. of Virginia, then Solomon Boykin, then Solomon Boykin Jr.born between 1742 and 1745 Isle of Wight co. Va.his wifes name was Judith, then Burwell Boykin born Dec. 24, 1787 in Burke Co. Ga.,he died in Choctaw Co. Alabama May 1860 killed by a slave named Shem, Ihave a list of their 8 children,then there was Franklin "Frank" Boykin Choctaw Co. Alabama they lived on Burwells plantation on the Choctaw Co. Al. and the Clarke Co. Miss. state line 680 acres, then was my great Grandfather Corneilous Ward Boykin who was married to Lucy Lee Davis Boykin "Choctaw Indian" beautiful lady. then there was my Grandfather Walter Spranly Boykin of Quitman Miss. just across state line from old Boykin Plantation.He ended up in Demopolis Alabama and that is where my mother Dorothy Clair Boykin was born and me also Dana Edwards. Have lots more info on Alabama Boykins if you are interested. we are also related to the Boykins in Mobile area " Frank Boykin" who was a congressman, and Wyatt cooper who is Anderson Coopers great grandfather on cnn. I think we may go back to Major Francis Boykin of Virginia but not possitive, maybe you know something about that. Look forward to hearing from you. Dana

Looking for the parents of Sarah Eliza (McVey) Boykin dob 22OCT1880

DCD1319 — 2011-08-11 16:21:20Z

Sarah AKA Sallie married to JAMES NAPOLEON BOYKIN in Tyler County, Texas on 11 Apr 1893. Looking for information on Sarah's parents, who were reported to be John McVey and Bell Waters. I'm at a complete loss for leads! Thanks.

Re: Texas Boykins

fay62346 — 2011-08-09 14:57:11Z

Is your mother-in law Carolyn Sue Boykin. If so she's my cousin.

Re: Boykin in Texas

fay62346 — 2011-08-09 14:41:39Z

My grandfather was Frank (Francis)Boykin.
His wife was Callie Sansom.
Do you have any information on them?

Re: Recently discovered photographs of the Boykin clan

pyoung221959 — 2011-08-05 01:15:21Z

I WAS BORN PEGGY ANN BOYKIN ON JULY 22, 1959. MY DADDY WAS HARRY BOYKIN, HIS DAD WAS RAYMOND BOYKIN. WE WERE ALL BORN IN SOUTH CAROLINA. I BELIEVE MY DAD WAS BORN IN DARLINGTON COUNTY NOT TO SURE ABOUT MY GRAND DADDY RAYMOND. I WAS BORN IN LANCASTER COUNTY. MY GRANDFATHER MARRIED LUCILLE STEPHENS FROM DARLINTON. MY DADDY MARRIED NETTIE MAE BAKER AND SHE WAS BORN IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE BOYKIN, STEPEHENS, BAKER, HILTON, OR ANY OF THESE FAMILIES PLEASE CONTACT ME.

Re: Robert S. Boykin b.1839 in Arkansas

professorgermany — 2011-07-28 19:41:16Z

I have some information on R.S Boykin. What do you know of the family situation of Robert. About his brother, mother, etc. I have some of this info plus where buried, CW, etc. I realize your info is from 2001 and you may have found much.

Re: sterling boykin

pmullin56 — 2011-07-14 01:55:13Z

Hi, I am having a hard time getting started with my moms side. Her grandfather was Walter Wesley Boykin who married Cari Mae Bennett. I can find NO info relating to these two so if anyone knows where I could start it would be much appreciated. Btw, I know Cari Died in Childress, TX and I would assume Walter did as well since their children are all from there. WJ Boykin and Billy Jean Boykin Hassell died in 2001, and Lela Mae died in 2003.