Hereditary Chief of Clan
Dr Robin Boyd, MA (Oxon); MB BS; LRCP, MRCS; DCH; AFOM, 8th Baron Kilmarnock
President: Lauren Boyd McLachlan, FSA Scot
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!
The House of Boyd Society was founded at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in Georgia, USA, on October 15, 1988. It was incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1999 in the State of Delaware. The 'Confido' emblem, which is part of the Boyd family coat-of-arms, is designated as the official seal of the society.
The Society assists members with their genealogical research of the Boyd family and maintains a genealogical database of the Boyd family lines of its members. It promotes and sponsors state, regional, national and international gatherings of the Boyd family. It promotes and perpetuates Scottish heritage, customs and traditions. Membership is open to those researching Boyd genealogy and those interested in scottish heritage.
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House of Boyd Historian Mike Boyd is back in America!
Please take the opportunity to meet with him while he's there. It may be your only chance!_______________________________________________________________________________________
Updates:
House of Boyd Historian Mike Boyd to be in Austin, TX
After the Arlington Games near Dallas, I will travel to Austin (either by bus or train) on Monday 7 May. While in Austin, I will be staying at ”Super 8 Austin”, 1201 North I-35 Austin from Monday night till Friday morning 11 May.While in Austin, I am hoping to talk to Virginia Rogers about the family of Robert Boyd and Margaret Thomson at some time. The rest of my time in Austin, I will be at the Texas State Library’s genealogical section, 1201 Brazos St, Austin ( a few blocks across the Freeway) where I will try to vacuum up any known Boyd families trees that they might have.
So if you would like to talk to me, after the Library closes, please leave leave a message at the “Super 8 Austin”
Mike Boyd
Chairman
Historical Committee, HBS
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House of Boyd Historian Mike Boyd to be in Houston, TX
On Friday 11 May 2012, I will travel from Austin to Houston (not sure if by bus or train). I will be staying at Doubetree By Hilton Houston, 400 Dallas Street, Houston (ph 1-713-759-0202). So hopefully Friday afternoon and Saturday, I can go to the Houston Metro Research Centre, 500 McKinney St. Houston. So if anyone in the Houston area wants to talk me, I will be at either place. I will be leaving George Bush Int. Airport at 6 am Sunday 13 May 2012 for Los Angles. I hope that I will be able to catch up with Dennis Miller.Mike Boyd
Chairman
Historical Committee, HBS
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House of Boyd Historian Mike Boyd to speak
in Los Angeles, California
11326 Isleta Street, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Brentwood Glen area)Sunday, May 13, 2012
2:00pm
A private home has been opened to Mike for his visit through Los Angeles on his way home to Australia.
Mike is well versed in how to do research in Scottish, Irish, English, American and Australian records. Aside from trying to tell you as much as he can about our 900 year old Boyd history he offers to help you with your tree (which he can continue to do when he gets home).
Please bring a copy of your Boyd genealogy to discuss and to send home with Mike so he can add your information to the database he maintains. He is great at connecting those researching the same family lines.
Mike has extensive experience researching in Scotland, Ireland, England, America and of course, Australia! He can be responsive to questions at his lectures not only about the Boyd history, the History of Scotland, the families related to us, but also genealogical research in general. His memory is phenomenal!
More details regarding the location and directions: Brentwood Glen for the record.
People coming up the 405 from the South should get off at Montana, turn left and go under the fwy and stop at Church Lane (stop sign), then turn right and go 5 blocks and turn into the Glen (on Isleta) and my house is third on the left not counting the corner lot.
Coming from the North, go over the Sepulvada Pass, (lots of construction) and go as far as Sunset. DO NOT TURN ON SUNSET. WAIT!!! With a green light, just go through the intersection of Church Lane and Sunset Blvd and go three blocks, turn right into Church Lane and find the 3rd house on the left.
Coming from the East, it is best to get on Wilshire Blvd, got north up Sepulveda until you reach Montana. Turn under the fwy and go to Church Lane--just as described above.
Coming from the West, get on Sunset, and turn South on Church Lane until you reach Isleta Street, turn right.
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House of Boyd Tee Shirts are available for purchase.
These are made expressly for House of Boyd and exclusively available through the Society. We generally have a supply on hand at the various Scottish Games venues where we have a tent. However, it is possible to order them from us no matter where in the world you may live. Shipping via US postal mail is included in the prices quoted below. Should you require special shipping/handling/insurance/outside USA or customs fees, there will be additional charges.
Send your order to teeshirts@clanboyd.org. All checks payable in United States Dollars to House of Boyd Society, never to any individual. Please await response to your request prior to sending any funds.
The following items are currently in stock: (inventory notes to be updated.)
Black is the color available.|
Ladies spaghetti strap |
XL () |
$15.00 US each |
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Men's Short Sleeve Tee |
L (), 3XL () |
$20.00 US each |
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Long Sleeve Tee |
M ( ), L( ), XL ( ) |
$25.00 US each |
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Men's Short Sleeve Polo |
M() |
$30.00 US each |
See the link A.G.M. for more information.
The Boyds had connections with many families - Gifford, Montgomery, Maxwell, Stewart, Colville, Somerville, Napier, Colquhoun, Campbell, Stockdale, Wallace, Kerr, Hamilton, Fleming, Craik, Cunningham, Ross, Livingston, Lockhart, Blair, Kennedy, Muir, Crawford, Reid and Hay.
Lord Kilmarnock
27 May 1927