William Boyd Husband of Mary E. Burns

William Boyd, Mary’s husband, was born on 23 April 1860 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At first, William was known as “Samuel,” according to the 1860 census. Apparently, his parents were not very sure of the name, because by 1870, it was changed to “William” and his younger brother was called “Samuel.” Perhaps “William” is his grandfather’s name. William was a bricklayer in his younger years, but became a grocer in his adult life. He also helped his brothers who owned a liquor store/bar near his home. During his later years, after Mary died, he lived in an Old Folks Home. He died after being hit by a bus near the home on 13 Nov 1944 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His grandson, Sam, remembers learning about it by reading the newspaper’s obituary that a relative mailed to him. William was buried on 15 Nov 1944 in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania.