George William Bishop
M, #159098, b. 11 October 1855, d. 29 July 1937
Biography
George William Bishop was born on 11 October 1855 in McLean Co. (probably), IL; son of Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Sinclair (Wiley) Bishop.
1 He married
Anna E. "Annie" Moser daughter of
Lebbeus G. Moser and
Mary Ann Windle, on 17 October 1888 in McLean Co., IL; George remarried to Daisy Osborn Arbogast (1881-1947) in 1909 at McLean County, and had three additional children with her. George William Bishop died on 29 July 1937 in McLean Co., IL.
He was buried in 1937 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #151917057.
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Citations
- [S449] Lexington Twp., p.461, Dwelling 1680, Family 1680, 1860 Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M653, Roll 204; FHL #803204.
Ruth Espy Bishop
F, #159099, b. 10 August 1888, d. 10 September 1976
Parents
Biography
Ruth Espy Bishop was born on 10 August 1888 in McLean Co., IL. She married
Elmer Deborous Pittman on 29 April 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. She died on 10 September 1976 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.
She was buried in September 1976 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #152434566.
Ruth Espy Bishop lived in 1940 in El Paso, Woodford Co., IL.
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Elmer Deborous Pittman
M, #159100, b. 14 August 1882, d. 5 February 1944
Biography
Elmer Deborous Pittman was born on 14 August 1882 in Mahomet, Champaign Co., IL; son of Joseph Clinton Wampler and Mary Elizabeth (Boyer) Pittman. He married
Ruth Espy Bishop daughter of
George William Bishop and
Anna E. "Annie" Moser, on 29 April 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Elmer Deborous Pittman died on 5 February 1944 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.
He was buried in February 1944 in Riverside Cemetery, Mahomet, Champaign Co., IL, Findagrave #28932710.
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Rachel Kate Bishop
F, #159101, b. 25 May 1891, d. 12 June 1920
Parents
Biography
Rachel Kate Bishop was born on 25 May 1891 in McLean Co., IL. She died on 12 June 1920 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL.
She was buried in June 1920 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #161698529.
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Marie Georgianna Bishop
F, #159102, b. May 1895, d. 1969
Parents
Biography
Marie Georgianna Bishop was born in May 1895 in Lexington Twp., McLean Co., IL. She married
Glenard Bouveria Boyd on 7 June 1915 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. She died in 1969 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL.
She was buried in 1969 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #152118543.
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Glenard Bouveria Boyd
M, #159103, b. 1 May 1896, d. 4 June 1977
Biography
Glenard Bouveria Boyd was born on 1 May 1896 in Marshall Co., IL; son of George Nuxor and Harriet M. (Pierce) Boyd. George's father, Thomas Boyd (1837-1894) and his wife Matilda (Smith) Boyd were immigrants from Ireland, apparently immigrated with Thomas' parents Robert and Mary Boyd, and the group was listed in the 1860 census of Putnam County, Illionois, at P.O. Granville. He married
Marie Georgianna Bishop daughter of
George William Bishop and
Anna E. "Annie" Moser, on 7 June 1915 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. Glenard Bouveria Boyd died on 4 June 1977.
He was buried in June 1977 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #130440638.
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George Adelbert Boyd
M, #159104, b. 14 August 1917, d. 24 September 1995
Parents
Biography
George Adelbert Boyd was born on 14 August 1917 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. He married
Alice Willmoth Cable on 9 March 1940 in Clayton, St. Louis Co., MO. He died on 24 September 1995 in Springfield, Greene Co., MO,
Obituary – The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Wednesday, 27 SEP 1995, page B8 (Newspapers.com):
George A. Boyd
LEXINGTON – The funeral of George A. Boyd, 78, of R.R. 1, Lexington, will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Musselman-Beck Funeral Home, Lexington, the Rev. Ron C. Melzer officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He died at 2:26 a.m. Sunday (Sept. 24, 1995) at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Lexington Ambulance Fund.
Surviving is one daughter, Catherine Boyd, Lexington; and two brothers, Tom, Lexington; and Myron, Normal.
He was born Aug. 14, 1917, in Lexington, a son of Glenard and Marie Bishop Boyd. He married Alice Willmoth (sic) March 9, 1940 in Clayton, Mo. She died Sept. 27, 1991.
Mr. Boyd farmed in the Lexington area all of his life until his retirement in 1981. He was a 55-year member of First United Methodist Church, Lexington. He was a member of Chief City Saddle Club, Pontiac.
He was an avid horseman, trailrider and camper since retiring.
NOTE: His wife's maiden name was Alice Willmoth Cable, daughter of Harold L. and Edna (McKittrick) Cable.
He was buried in September 1995 in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #137197090.
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Myron Carlyle Boyd
M, #159105, b. 30 July 1925, d. 20 March 2003
Parents
| Son | Stanley Phillip Boyd |
| Son | Dennis Carlyle Boyd+ (b. 10 March 1949, d. 8 August 1998) |
| Son | David Allen Boyd |
| Daughter | Mary Ann Boyd+ (b. 21 November 1959, d. 6 August 2014) |
Biography
Myron Carlyle Boyd was born on 30 July 1925 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. He married
Rita Lillian Vanderwater on 10 March 1946 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. He died on 20 March 2003 in Normal, McLean Co., IL,
Obituary – The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Friday, 21 MAR 2003, page A13 (Newspapers.com):
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL
Myron C. Boyd
NORMAL – Myron C. Boyd, 77, of 213 Arlington Drive, Normal, formerly of Lexington, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (March 20, 2003) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
His funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Traig Whittaker officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the memorial home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Center, Normal.
He was born July 30, 1925, in Lexington, a son of Glenard B. and Georgeana Marie Bishop Boyd.
He married Rita L. Vanderwater on March 10, 1946, in Bloomington. She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Stanley (Donna) Boyd, Wheaton; and David (Rita E.) Boyd, Mount Zion; one daughter; Mary Ann (Brian) Hug, Bloomington; one brother, Tom (Geneva) Boyd, Lexington; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dennis; one brother, George; and one granddaughter, Amanda.
Mr. Boyd attended East White Oak Bible Church, Carlock.
He formerly farmed in Lexington. He then worked at Production Credit Assoc., Pontiac. He was a former cashier at the Cropsey State Bank, Melvin, and also served in other financial institutions.
He was an avid collector of antique toys. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and poetry. He was a former Boy Scout Leader. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who knew him.
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Thomas Nixon Boyd
M, #159106, b. 3 June 1932, d. 21 September 2004
Parents
Family: Geneva Frances Hillard (b. 9 December 1930, d. 26 March 2020)
| Son | Thomas Alan Boyd |
| Daughter | Jullia Ann Boyd |
| Son | Randall Edward Boyd |
| Daughter | Renae Marie Boyd |
Biography
Thomas Nixon Boyd was born on 3 June 1932 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. He married
Geneva Frances Hillard on 20 October 1951 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. He died on 21 September 2004 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL,
Obituary – The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Thursday, 23 SEP 2004, page B5 (Newspapers.com):
Thomas N. Boyd
LEXINGTON – Thomas N. Boyd, 72, of Lexington, died at 7:26 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 21, 2004) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of Christ, Uniting (Disciples of Christ), Lexington, with the Rev. Jan Proeber officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ, Uniting. Memorials may be made to the Lucas Project in care of the Church of Christ, Uniting, Lexington. Calvert & Musselman Funeral Home, Lexington, are handling the arrangements.
He was born June 3, 1932, in Normal, the son of Leonard and Marie Bishop Boyd. He married Genevea F. Hillard on Oct. 20, 1951, in Lexington. She survives along with two sons, Randy Boyd of Normal and Alan (Ann) Boyd of Niwot, Colo.; twodaughters, Renae (Erik) Gustafson of Lexington and Julia (Dave) Chilton of Orange Park, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one grandson, Lucas Boyd.
He attended Pleasant Hill country school and Lexington High School.
Thomas was a life-long farmer, and enjoyed hunting, horses and spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.
He was a member of the Church of Christ, Uniting (Disciples of Christ); and the Elks Lodge 281, in Bloomington.
He was buried in September 2004 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #53474192.
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Alice Willmoth Cable
F, #159107, b. 11 October 1916, d. 27 September 1991
Biography
Alice Willmoth Cable was born on 11 October 1916; daughter of Harold L. and Edna (McKittrick) Cable. She married
George Adelbert Boyd son of
Glenard Bouveria Boyd and
Marie Georgianna Bishop, on 9 March 1940 in Clayton, St. Louis Co., MO. Alice Willmoth Cable died on 27 September 1991.
She was buried in 1991 in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #137197048.
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Rita Lillian Vanderwater
F, #159108, b. 12 August 1925, d. 10 July 2012
Biography
Rita Lillian Vanderwater was born on 12 August 1925 in Normal, McLean Co., IL; daughter of Leon Albert "Vandy" and Elnora Ann (Holloway) Vanderwater. She married
Myron Carlyle Boyd son of
Glenard Bouveria Boyd and
Marie Georgianna Bishop, on 10 March 1946 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. Rita Lillian Vanderwater died on 10 July 2012 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.
She was buried in July 2012 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lexington, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #93468221.
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Dennis Carlyle Boyd
M, #159109, b. 10 March 1949, d. 8 August 1998
Parents
Biography
Dennis Carlyle Boyd was born on 10 March 1949. He married Mary Jane Marti on 15 July 1967 in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Frankfort, IL. He died on 8 August 1998
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com Memorial #93474195):
Dennis Carlyle Boyd, 49, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Normal, Illinois, died Aug. 8, 1998 in Arizona.
He was born March 10, 1949 in Normal, Illinois, the son of Myron Carlyle and Rita Boyd.
Survivors include his parents of Normal; his wife, Mary Boyd; one son, Daniel Carlyle Boyd, Apache Junction; one sister, Mary Ann Hugg, Bloomington, Illinois; two brothers, David Boyd, Mount Zion, Illinois and Stan Boyd, Wheaton, Illinois and two grandchildren.
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Mary Ann Boyd
F, #159112, b. 21 November 1959, d. 6 August 2014
Parents
Family: Brian Hug
| Son | Matthhew B. Hug |
| Son | Jacob Andrew Hug |
| Son | Caleb Christian Hug |
| Daughter | Amanda Grace Hug (b. 2 April 1994, d. 2 April 1994) |
Biography
Mary Ann Boyd was born on 21 November 1959 in Normal, McLean Co., IL. She married Brian Hug on 4 June 1983 in Botanical Garden, Mahomet, Champaign Co., IL. She died on 6 August 2014 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL,
Obituary – The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Illinois; Sunday, 17 AUG 2014, page A7 (Newspapers.com):
Mary Ann Hug
BLOOMINGTON – Mary Ann Hug, 54, of Bloomington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday (Aug. 6, 2014) at her residence.
Her memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church prior to the service.
Mary Ann was born on Nov. 21, 1959, in Normal, the daughter of Myron C. and Rita Lillian Vanderwater Boyd. She married Brian Hug on June 4, 1983, in Mahomet. Brian survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Matthew B. Hug, Chicago; Jacob A. (Jenny) Hug, Itasca; and Caleb C. Hug, Champaign; two brothers, Stan (Donna) Boyd, Wheaton, and David (Rita) Boyd, Mount Zion.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Amanda Grace Hug; and a brother, Dennis Boyd.
Mary Ann worked as a tax accountant for Arthur Anderson before taking on the more important and rewarding responsibility of raising a family. Mary Ann was a member of Eastview Christian Church, Normal, and was a member and past president of the Hands All Around Quilt Guild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness or to Eastview Christian Church Dominican Republic Missions Ministry.
Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, was in charge of cremation services.
Mary Ann Boyd lived in 1998 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL. She lived in 2003 in Bloomington, McLean Co., IL.
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Geneva Frances Hillard
F, #159116, b. 9 December 1930, d. 26 March 2020
Family: Thomas Nixon Boyd (b. 3 June 1932, d. 21 September 2004)
| Son | Thomas Alan Boyd |
| Daughter | Jullia Ann Boyd |
| Son | Randall Edward Boyd |
| Daughter | Renae Marie Boyd |
Biography
Geneva Frances Hillard was born on 9 December 1930 in Towanda, McLean Co., IL; daughter of Calvin and Mamie Frances (Phillips) Hillard. She married
Thomas Nixon Boyd son of
Glenard Bouveria Boyd and
Marie Georgianna Bishop, on 20 October 1951 in Lexington, McLean Co., IL. Geneva Frances Hillard died on 26 March 2020 in Normal, McLean Co., IL,
Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):
Geneva F. Boyd, 89, of Lexington, died at 9:09 p.m. Thursday (March 26, 2020) at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing, Normal. There will be a private graveside service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Jan Proeber officiating on a later date. Memorial cards may be sent to Geneva Boyd Family, 8 Parkshores Drive, Bloomington, IL 61701.
She was born December 9, 1930, in Towanda, the daughter of Calvin and Mamie Hillard. She married Thomas N. Boyd on October 20, 1951, in Lexington. Surviving are four children, Alan Boyd of Longmont, Colorado; Julia (David) Chilton of Fleming Island, Florida; Randy Boyd of Normal, Illinois; Renae Boyd of Bloomington, Illinois; six grandchildren, Chris (Noy), Scott (Rochelle), Brett (Jennifer), Jessica (Ryan), Samuel and Josephine; and six great grandchildren, Roman, Isabella, Marcello, Brooklyn, Jameson, Ronan with a seventh expected this summer. She is also survived by her sister, Thelma Williams of Lexington.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and one grandson, Lucas Boyd.
She attended Prairie Hall School, Lexington High School, and Illinois State University.
Geneva worked at State Farm Insurance, Bergner’s Department Store and enjoyed Bible study, reading, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
She was a member of the Church of Christ Uniting (Disciples of Christ), Disciples of Christ Women’s Ministries, Emblem Club in Bloomington, and McLean County Homemakers Extension. Her family will forever cherish her steadfast Christian faith, loving family dinners, quick witted sense of humor, and beloved songs she sang as she went about her day.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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