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Ancestry of Robert Wright Boyd Jr., 1911-1994

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Ancestry of Robert Wright Boyd Jr., 1911-1994

boydr11  (View posts) Posted: 13 Oct 2007 7:49PM GMT
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Boyd, Bushong, Ellmaker, Gray, Lightner, Roberts, Rutter, Steinmetz
Boyd, Robert Adam. Ancestry of Robert Wright Boyd Jr., 1911-1994. Covina, California: R. A. Boyd, 2007.
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I am writing to inform other researches that I have posted my book online at lulu.com for free download (http://www.lulu.com/content/1306046). This book is a well-documented ancestry of Robert Wright Boyd Jr. including biographical sketches of the Boyd, Bushong, Ellmaker, Gray, Lightner, Roberts, Rutter, and Steinmetz families. It includes portraits and pictures of tombstones. The ahnentafel below provides a brief summary of the individuals covered in this book.

First Generation

1. Robert Wright Boyd Jr. "Bob" was born 1 May 1911 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York. He died 5 Oct 1994 in the Town of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Bob married Ruth FLOREA 20 Jun 1939 in the City of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.

Second Generation

2. Robert Wright Boyd "Bob" was born 14 Jul 1879 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York. He died 22 Mar 1946 in the Village of Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York and was buried 25 Mar 1946 in Charles Evans Cemetery, City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Bob married Elsie Grace Bushong 29 May 1906 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York.

3. Elsie Grace Bushong was born 9/10 Apr 1879 in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. She died 25 Feb 1972 in the Town of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut and was buried 28 Feb 1972 in Charles Evans Cemetery, City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Third Generation

4. Robert Wright Boyd was born about Oct 1841 in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York. He died 13 Jan 1884 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York and was buried 15 Jan 1884 in Evergreen Cemetery, City of Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. Robert married Mary Ann BALLANTINE 16 Sep 1874 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York.

5. Mary Ann BALLANTINE was born 14 Feb 1843 in Elizabeth Township, Essex County, New Jersey. She died 9 May 1902 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York and was buried 12 May 1902 in Evergreen Cemetery, City of Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.

6. Jacob Bushong was born Oct 1823 in Reamstown, East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He died 24 Sep 1896 in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania and was buried 29 Sep 1896 in Charles Evans Cemetery, City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Jacob married Elizabeth Roberts 1874/1875.

7. Elizabeth Roberts "Lillie" was born 14 Nov 1849 in Pennsylvania. She died 24 Mar 1934 in the Borough of the Bronx, Bronx County, New York and was buried 26 Mar 1934 in Charles Evans Cemetery, City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Fourth Generation

8. Robert W. BOYD was born about Oct 1799 in Orange County, New York. He died 24 Mar 1870 in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York. Robert married Margaret Wright about 1831.

9. Margaret Wright was born 27 Sep 1802 in Orange County, New York. She died 17 Jun 1858 in the Town of Hamptonburgh, Orange County, New York and was buried in Little Britain Presbyterian Church cemetery, Town of New Windsor, Orange County, New York.

10. John BALLANTINE was born after 1 Jun 1799 in Armagh, Ireland. He died before 29 May 1844 in Essex County, New Jersey. John married Caroline HOPKINS.

11. Caroline HOPKINS was born about 1808 in Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. She died 24 Apr 1874 in the Borough of Manhattan, New York County, New York and was buried 26 Apr 1874 in Evergreen Cemetery, City of Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey.

12. Philippus Bushong "Philip" was born 13 Apr 1800 in Pennsylvania. He died 10 Aug 1868 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and was buried 14 Aug 1868 in Charles Evans Cemetery, City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Philip married Elizabeth GRAY about 1822.

13. Elizabeth GRAY was born 1803/1804 in Pennsylvania. She died 6 Nov 1829 and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

14. Anthony Ellmaker Roberts was born 29 Oct 1803 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He died 23 Jan 1885 in the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Lancaster Cemetery, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Anthony married Emma Bushong 1840.

15. Emma Bushong was born 30 Jul 1821 in Pennsylvania. She died 15 Dec 1904 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and was buried 18 Dec 1904 in Lancaster Cemetery, City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Fifth Generation

16. James S. BOYD was born about Sep 1759 in the Precinct of the Highlands, Ulster County, New York. He died 10 Oct 1840 in the Town of New Windsor, Orange County, New York and was buried in Little Britain Presbyterian Church cemetery, Town of New Windsor, Orange County, New York.

18. Robert Wright was born 1768/1769 in Ireland. He died 1835. Robert married Susan 1793 in Ireland.

19. Susan was born 1778/1779 in Ireland. She died 13 May 1852 in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York.

24. Jacob Bushong was born 1766/1767 in Pennsylvania. He died 26 Oct 1828 in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Jacob married Elizabeth Rutter about 1794.

25. Anna Elizabeth Rutter was born 14 Jan 1774 in York County, Pennsylvania. She died 21 Feb 1852 in the City of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

26. Justus GRAY was born 9 Aug 1757 in Pennsylvania. He died 9 Feb 1833 in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Justus married Catharine WOLF.

27. Catharine WOLF was born 16 Oct 1781 in Pennsylvania. She died 17 Oct 1857 and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

28. John Roberts was born 1768/1769 in Pennsylvania. He died 3 Nov 1847 in the Borough of Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Union Meeting House cemetery, Borough of Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. John married Mary Ellmaker before 1804.

29. Mary Ellmaker was born Jul 1774 in Pennsylvania. She died 20 Mar 1823 in the Borough of Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Union Meeting House cemetery, Borough of Marietta, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

30. Andrew Bushong was born 1795/1796 in Pennsylvania. He died 4 Jul 1849 and was buried in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Andrew married Sarah Steinmetz before 1821.

31. Sarah Steinmetz was born 3 Dec 1795 near Hinkletown, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She died 16 Aug 1887 in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and was buried 18 Aug 1887 in Old Bethany Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Sixth Generation

32. Nathaniel Boyd was born before 1725. He died before 28 Dec 1807 in the Town of New Windsor, Orange County, New York. Nathaniel married Margaret BECK about 1743 in County Down, Ireland.

33. Margaret BECK was born before 1730. She died before 20 Oct 1782.

48. Hans Philip Bushong “Philip” was born 1721/1722. He died between 7 Feb 1785 and 26 Feb 1785 in Washington County, Maryland.

50. Andrew Rutter was born before 1755. He died between 19 Feb 1822 and 12 Sep 1824 in the Borough of York, York County, Pennsylvania. Andrew married Johanna before 1774.

51. Johanna died after 14 Jan 1774.

56. Thomas Roberts was born 31 Mar 1735. He died 15 Jul 1793 in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Thomas married Mary FOX about 8 Dec 1762 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

57. Mary FOX died after 11 Aug 1812.

58. Anthony Pretter Ellmaker was born 1729. He died 1817 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Kurtz Graveyard, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Anthony married Mary Elizabeth LIGHTNER.

59. Mary Elizabeth LIGHTNER "Elizabeth" was born 1737. She died 12 Oct 1812 and was buried in Kurtz Graveyard, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

60. Jacob Bushong is printed as #24.

61. Elizabeth Rutter is printed as #25.

62. Charles Steinmetz was born 7 Mar 1756 in Germany. He died 25 Nov 1832 in Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Mohler Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Charles married Margaretta BEAVER.

63. Margaretta BEAVER was born 3 Sep 1762. She died 9 Dec 1854 and was buried in Mohler Cemetery, Ephrata Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Seventh Generation

96. John Bushong was born 1691/1692. He died between 1 Jun 1749 and 5 Sep 1749 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

100. Joseph RITTER was born before 1708. He died between 7 Feb 1775 and 11 Apr 1775 in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Joseph married Barbara GLENN.

101. Barbara GLENN died after 7 Feb 1775.

116. John Leonard Ellmaker ”Leonard” was born 21 Dec 1697 in Germany. He died 1 May 1782 in Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and was buried in Kurtz Graveyard, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Leonard married Anna Margaret HORNBERGER 6 May 1726 in Frankenthal, Germany.

117. Anna Margaret HORNBERGER was born 3 Mar 1703/4 in Frankenthal, Germany. She died 18 Dec 1779 and was buried in Kurtz Graveyard, Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

118. Nathaniel LIGHTNER died between 12 Oct 1782 and 5 Nov 1782 in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Eighth Generation

200. Conrad Rutter died between 19 Apr 1734 and 8 Feb 1737/8 in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

232. Elias Ellmaker died after 6 May 1726.

234. John Adam HORNBERGER died 24 Aug 1729. He married Maria.

235. Maria died after 8 May 1730.

236. Maudlin died after 18 Jan 1744/5.

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