Fifth Generation

16. Sylvester BOYD was born on Jul 8, 1814 in Near Potomac, Prince Geo. Co., Maryland. He died on Jan 31, 1871 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Otterbein Cem., Marion Co., Ohio. Info from E. Berkshire, M. Boyd, and Myrna Boyd William's compiled records. Sylvester BOYD and Melinda Smith SELANDERS were married on Feb 11, 1840 in , Prince Geo. Co., Maryland.

17. Melinda Smith SELANDERS was born on Nov 10, 1818 in Near Potomac, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania. She died on Nov 26, 1901 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio.⁹ She was buried in Otterbein Cem., Marion Co., Ohio. Information from Mrs. Rhonda Eitzman, Napolean, Ohio (Mark Boyd)

From Prospect Monitor, Dec. 6, 1901:

On Nov. 26, 1907, Mrs. Malinda Boyd in the 84 year of her age passed peacefully away at her home hear Prospect.
Malinda Smith Selanders was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, Nov. 10, 1818. With her parents she came to Waldo township, Marion county, Ohio when 13 years of age. In 1840 was united in marriage to Sylvester Boyd, who many years preceeded her to the home beyond. She was a charter member of the Prospect Presbyterian church where she remained a consistent member till death.
Mrs. Boyd was a woman of the highest type, bearing in her character the indedible marks of the Christian life. She was loving, faithful, hopeful and helpful as a wife and mother, and as a friend and neighbor she was greatly loved. Until prevented by ill health she was faithful in attendance at public worship and at home she always delighted to hear the scriptures read and prayer offered in her presence.
Having fought the good fight and kept the faith she has gone to recieve the promised crown. Those who knew her can not doubt the welcome she recieved in the Heavenly home. Can we not hear the words of the Savior whom she so much trusted, saying with her "Well done good and faithful servant." and "Come Ye Blessed of my Father."
Jesus, Thou Prince of Life
Thy chosen can not die
Like Thee, they conquer in the strife
To reign with Thee on high. Children were:

8	i.	Austin Augustus BOYD.
	ii.	William E. BOYD was born on Oct 7, 1844 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio. He died in 1925 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Prospect Cem., Marion Co., Ohio. "Married Sara J. Hopkins. They had three children: Adda M., Corra Ellen, and Harry"- (E. Berkshire) Buried with Sarah (1844-1929) and H.P. Boyd (1881-1892), perhaps their son Harry. W.E. Boyd year of death is from tombstone.- (Tim J. Brown) H.P. Confirmed in Marion Co. death records (Mark Boyd)
	iii.	Joseph Valentine BOYD was born on Mar 7, 1846 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio. He died in 1925 in Prospect, Marion Co., Ohio. He was buried in Otterbein Cem., Marion Co., Ohio. Info from E. Berkshire and M. Boyd, she also notes he never married. Was a farmer. Appearently single. Prospect Monitor April 18 1902 Real Estate Transfers. Charles VanHouten to J. V. Boyd, 35 acres in Prospect township, $1,650.