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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Lee BoykinElizabeth Lee Boykin (daughter of Robert Owen Boykin and Mary Alice Morgan).

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 7893

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Owen BoykinRobert Owen Boykin was born about 1890 in San Antonio, Bexar County Texas (son of Robert Lee Boykin and Lydia Ellen Utz); died on 10 Aug 1967 in Glendale, California.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 5138

    Notes:

    FGR correction. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...L&D-180 B & C: Shows an unnamed child that died. Since Owen is not on the 1900 census, it was prob. him (wrong Jim!!). He is mentioned in the obit of his father, however. This could be an error as there was another obit that did not list the children's names. See Robert B. Boykin.

    Letter dated 17 Sep 1997. Lucille Ambler File.
    ...First cousin of my Dad, Samuel A. Utz.

    FGR of Robert Lee Boykin correction. Rowena Calhoun file.
    ...Robert Owen called Owen.
    ...Died in CA in late 50's or 60's.
    ...Had two children.
    ...May have had a second wife, Charlotte.

    L&D 215-8: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ..BOYKIN - See file for content. Note from Elizabeth Jane Boykin enclosed in W.J. Boykin letter to R.L. Boykin (his son at Sayers in Bexar County). This note is from Elizabeth Jane Boykin, R.L. Boykin's mother.

    L&D 215-11: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from San Marcos, TX dated 11 Aug 1895 to Mr. & Mrs. D.W. McNatt, Round Mountain, TX.

    L&D 215-13: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from Clemons Eli Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 31 Dec 1898 to nephew, Owen Boykin. This letter is signed "Uncle Clesse" and is assumed to be Clemons.

    L&D 215-14: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from Clemons Eli Boykin, from Yoakum, TX dated 1 Feb 1899 to nephew, Robert Lee Boykin.

    Notes and letter dated 14 May 1998. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ..."Robert Owen Boykin, Sr. was extremely intelligent. He worked on the atom bomb, invented many things, and I think Robert Jr. may be a scientist."

    Notes and letter dated 14 May 1998. Rowena Calhoun File.

    Letter dated 3 Sep 1998, Descendant Chart & Information Sheets. Clark Boykin File.
    ...gives DOB as abt 1892.
    ...cremated 15 Aug 1967. Chapel in the Pines Mortuary, Los Angeles, Los Angles Co., CA.

    AB&W Pic-513: Nora Jean E. BOYKIN Preddy, Robert Owen Boykin, Sr., Lydia Ellen UTZ Boykin, Mary Alice MORGAN Boykin.
    AB&W Pic-521: Robert Owen Boykin, Jr., Edna Edwards, Edith Eggleston WOODRUFF Boykin holding daughter, Rosemary, Robert Owen Boykin, Sr. with second wife, Anna.

    E-mail dated 10 Sep 2000. Clark Boykin File.
    ...concerning AB&W Pic-521.

    Birth: 1888
    Death: 1967

    Burial:
    Chapel Of The Pines Crematory
    Los Angeles
    Los Angeles County
    California, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: Stuart Woodside
    Record added: Nov 03, 2009
    Find A Grave Memorial# 43907178

    Robert married Mary Alice Morgan before 1913. Mary was born about 1900; died about 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Alice Morgan was born about 1900; died about 1955.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 5144

    Children:
    1. Living
    2. 1. Elizabeth Lee Boykin


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert Lee BoykinRobert Lee Boykin was born on 8 Dec 1866 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas (son of William Joseph Boykin, Sr. and Elizabeth Jane Criswell); died on 18 Dec 1905 in Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas - Hillside Cem.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3344
    • Fact 4: 29 Mar 1902, Davey, Texas; Letter to Lilian, his sister to tell of William J Boykin's death.

    Notes:

    14 Robert Lee Boykin, son of William Joseph Boykin, Sr.

    1870 Fayette Co., TX Census. See William Joseph Boykin, Sr.

    1880 Guadalupe Co., TX Census. See William Joseph Boykin, Sr.

    Robert was living in 1897 at Elemendorf, Bexar Co., TX . See letter from William Joseph Boykin to Lydia Mae WEST Allen.

    1900 Bexar Co., TX Census (Soundex). Vol. 9, ED 119, p. 1, ln. 47.
    (Regular Census not readable).
    Boykin, Robert L. Head Dec 1866 33 TX
    - Lidia E. Wife Sep 1871 28 TX
    - Robert B. Son Dec 1888 11 TX Robert Owen
    - Alma L. Dau Jun 1892 7 TX
    - William A. Son Feb 1892 7 TX William Hobson ?
    - M. Nolan Son Jan 1896 3 TX
    - Nora E. Dau May 1900 0/12 TX
    Utz, William S. Boarder Sep 1856 43 TX *
    * Brother of Lydia Ellen UTZ Boykin, wife of Robert Lee Boykin

    1910 Robert died in 1905. See Lydia Ellen UTZ Boykin.

    L&D-180: DeWitt Co., TX Cem. Rocords.
    Hillside Cem., Quero, DeWitt Co., TX
    Robert Lee Boykin. (W.O.W)
    08 Dec 1866 - 18 Dec 1905

    FGR, Pedigree Chart, 1870 Fayette Co., TX Census, Obits. & Notes. Mark Geeslin File.
    From Obit from Bible:
    ...Deputy Sheriff of DeWitt Co. TX at time of death.
    ...Member of Methodist Church 18 years.
    ...Mason & W.O.W.
    ...Married Lydia Utz & had six [sic 7] children. Wife and children were living at the time of his death. Mother, one brother and six sisters survived him.
    Obit sent by Cuero Library:
    ...Note: Birth Certificates of William Andrew & Ruth Lydia Boykin indicate that a child died prior to Andrew's birth in 1895. It was probably the second child.

    Note: The Delayed Certificitates of Birth indicate that Robert Lee was a teacher at Nopal, DeWitt Co., TX.

    DESCENDENTS OF JOHN YANCY CRISWELL, SR. & ELEANOR VANNOY, a sketch by Sue Ragland Diggle. Stanley McMicken File.

    Decendant Chart of John Yancy Criswell, Sr. Stanley McMicken File.

    FGR of Robert Lee Boykin correction. Rowena Calhoun file.

    Letter received 8 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...I have copies of letters written by R.L. Boykin, W.J. Boykin (1899), Clem Boykin, and others. Do you want copies?

    Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ROBERT LEE BOYKIN - LIFE/CAREER.
    ...(This information was gathered from old letters, newspapers, documents, etc. There are lapses of time which there is no evidence or documentation to provide information.)
    ...1881: Teacher preparation done at Shriner, TX.
    ...1882: Valley Post Office, Guadalupe Co., TX.
    ...1887 (June, July): Teaching Penmanship at Colorado City, TX.
    ...Nov. 17, 1887: Robert L. Boykin married Lydia Ellen Utz of New Braunsfels, Texas. He was 20 (21 years of age in a matter of weeks - she was 16)
    ...Date unknown: First teaching position, Edgar, DeWitt Co., TX.
    ...April 1892: Teaching Penmanship at Mineral City, followed Frio River to Tilden (So. Tex., McMullen Co.) and on up river to other communities.
    ...April 1893: Teaching penmanship at Buda, TX (between Austin and San Marcos).
    ...1893-4: Edgar, DeWitt Co., TX.
    ...Aug 1895: In college - Summer - San Marcos, TX.
    ...1895-96: Taught at Long Branch School 8 mi. south of San Marcos on Seguin Hwy. Owen age 7, Alma 3 (see picture)(wish I had it!! - Jim Allen)
    ...1896-98: Bexar County Schools.
    ...1898-1900: Sayers School, Sayers, TX.
    ...1900-1901: Sayers and Los Reyes Schools.
    ...1901-92: Bexar County Superintendent.
    ...1902-3: DeWitt County (Nopal and Dauce).
    ...1903-04: Dewitt County (Concrete School between Cuero & Gonzales, TX.
    ...28 Jan 1905: Named Deputy Shireff of DeWitt Co., TX.
    ...18 Dec 1905: Died.
    ...He was a Mason, belonging to Cameron Lodge #76, Yorktown. (-see article in this packet - Jim Allen)

    Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    INTERESTING FACTS CONCERNING R.L. BOYKIN
    Newspapers - Cuero "Star" and Yoakum "Times," A.S. Crisp Publisher in 1905.
    ...Teacher - Principal - Co. Supt. - Deputy Sheriff
    ...Tall 6'2", weight 262 lbs.
    ...Loved to dance.
    ...Loved to write poetry.
    ...Specialized in penmanship.
    ...Devoted husband and father.
    ...Member of Methodist Church 18 yrs. Very dedicated Christian.
    ...Masonic Lodge (at death Lodge members wore mourning arm bands for 30 day.
    ...Member - Woodmen of World (they provided Tombstone).
    ...Had very small hands for a large man - skin so sensitive he had to wear gloves when writing on chalk boards.
    ...Robert Lee Boykin born 8 Dec 1866 - died 18 Dec 1905 (39 yrs. 10 days old)
    ...Married 17 Dec 1887
    ...Lydia Ellen Utz born 25 Sep 1871 - died 1 Jul 1859 (age 88 yrs.)
    ...6 children born this marriage (should be seven. One died young - Jim Allen)
    Owen - born 1888
    Willie
    Alma - born 1892
    Nolan
    Nora
    Ruth Lydia Boykin - 5 Nov 1902

    AB&W Pic-395:Robert Lee Boykin headstone, Hillside Cem., Quero, DeWitt Co., TX.

    L&D 215-9: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from Colorado City dated 13 Jun 1887 to sister, Callie Lee BOYKIN McNatt.

    L&D 215-10: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from Colorado City dated 2 Jul 1887 to sister, Callie Lee BOYKIN.

    L&D 215-11: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ... See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from San Marcos, TX dated 11 Aug 1895 to Mr. & Mrs. D.W. McNatt, Round Mountain, TX

    L&D 215-12: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ... See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, dated 28 Jan 1905 to his mother, Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL Boykin.*
    * The original letter is written on stationery of the Office of Sheriff, DeWitt County. The Sheriff was Thomas M. Stell. R.L. Boykin was his Deputy Sheriff and jailer.
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    L&D 215-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 11 Apr 1892 to Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Bell (daughter) in Fairview, Wilson Co., TX.

    L&D 215-4: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 29 Jun 1899 to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-5: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 25 Jul 1899 to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, undated, to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-7: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 14 Nov 1900 to R.L. Boykin, Calaveras School, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-8: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Note from Elizabeth Jane Boykin enclosed in W.J. Boykin letter to R.L. Boykin (his son at Sayers in Bexar County).

    L&D 215-9: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from Colorado City dated 13 Jun 1887 to sister, Callie Lee BOYKIN McNatt.

    L&D 215-14: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...See file for content. Letter from Clemons Eli Boykin, from Yoakum, TX dated 1 Feb 1899 to nephew, Robert Lee Boykin.

    L&D 216-1: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, James Bennett Calhoun.

    L&D 216-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    BOYKIN.

    L&D 216-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    FAMILY OF WILLIAM JOSEPH & ELIZABETH JANE (CRISWELL) BOYKIN

    L&D 216-7: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ROBERT LEE BOYKIN - LIFE / CAREER

    L&D 216-8, p. 1: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    BEGINNING OF CAMERON LODGE #76 A.F.& A.M.
    James N. Smith, a Calhoun connection is mentioned.

    L&D 216-9: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    INTERESTING FACTS CONCERNING R.L. BOYKIN

    John Etheredge Descendant Chart. Mark Geeslin File.

    Letter dated 3 Sep 1998, Descendant Chart & Information Sheets. Clark Boykin File.

    Packet received 4 Feb 1999. Norman Krischke File.
    Criswell-Boykin Descendant Chart (William J. & Eliza J. CRISWELL Boykin

    Letter, Notes, Family Group Sheet & Ancestor Chart dated 21 May 1999. Theresa Mitchell File.

    Letter dated 19 Sep 1999, Pedigree Chart & W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart. Mark Geeslin File.
    W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart

    Robert married Lydia Ellen Utz on 17 Nov 1887 in Comal County, Texas. Lydia (daughter of William Andrew Utz and Elizabeth Montgomery Corder) was born on 25 Sep 1871 in Bexar County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 1959 in Yorktown, DeWitt County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Lydia Ellen UtzLydia Ellen Utz was born on 25 Sep 1871 in Bexar County, Texas (daughter of William Andrew Utz and Elizabeth Montgomery Corder); died on 1 Jul 1959 in Yorktown, DeWitt County, Texas.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lillian
    • Reference Number: 5145

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Owen Boykin was born about 1890 in San Antonio, Bexar County Texas; died on 10 Aug 1967 in Glendale, California.
    2. Alma Lee Boykin was born on 11 Jun 1892 in Cuero, DeWitt County Texas; died on 24 Jul 1958 in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas.
    3. William Hobson Andrew Boykin was born on 8 Feb 1895 in Egar, DeWitt County, Texas; died on 25 Jul 1955 in Tuscon, Pima County Az.
    4. Millard Nolan Boykin was born on 3 Jan 1897 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; died on 10 Jan 1955 in Cuero, DeWitt County Texas.
    5. Nora Jean E Boykin was born on 14 May 1900 in Cuero, DeWitt County Texas; died on 12 Nov 1955 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
    6. Ruth Lydia Boykin was born on 5 Nov 1902 in Davy, DeWitt County Texas; died on 8 Apr 1991 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Joseph Boykin, Sr.William Joseph Boykin, Sr. was born on 2 May 1829 in Screven County, Georgia (son of Scion Lee Boykin and Elizabeth E Anderson); died on 26 Mar 1902 in Davy, Dewitt County, Texas; was buried in 1902 in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum, Lavaca, Texas, United States of America.

    Other Events:

    • FSID: LHNV-8CD
    • Name: William Boykin
    • Name: William J Boykin
    • Name: William J. Baykin
    • Reference Number: 3338
    • Census: 1830, Screven County, Georgia
    • Census: 1840, Georgia
    • Residence: 1847, Cuero, DeWitt County Texas; Moved to Texas from Georgia in 1847
    • _MILT: 25 Oct 1848, Texas USA; Elisted in Texas Rangers
    • _MILT: 8 Dec 1848, Texas USA; Texas Rangers
    • Census: 1850, Gonzales,Texas
    • _MILT: 5 Nov 1850, Austin, Texas; Enlisted for 1 year, Texas Rangers
    • Census: 10 Nov 1850, St Marks (San Marcos) River, Gonzales County, Texas
    • _MILT: 5 May 1851; 6th company of Texas Rangers organized by Henry E. McCulloch. It was organized 5 May 1851 at Ft. Merrill, on the Nueces.
    • Census: 13 Jul 1860, Fayette County, Texas
    • _MILT: 30 May 1862, Gonzales County, Texas; Enlisted inte Civil War
    • _MILT: 28 Nov 1862, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi
    • _MILT: 5 Dec 1862, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Nurse
    • _MILT: Feb 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi
    • _MILT: Apr 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi
    • _MILT: Jun 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi
    • _MILT: Jun 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Nurse
    • _MILT: Aug 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi
    • _MILT: Oct 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Nurse
    • _MILT: Dec 1863, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Nurse
    • _MILT: Jan 1864, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Private Comapny C, 2nd Tex, Waul's Leg
    • _MILT: 4 Jul 1864, Alburn Al; Letter written to Elizabeth Jane (Criswell) Boykin
    • _MILT: Aug 1864, Texas Military Hospital, Quitman, Mississippi; Nurse
    • Census: 9 Nov 1870, Between Halletsville Road and Buckner Creek, Fayette County, Texas
    • Residence: 1880, Cibola Valley, Guadalupe, Texas, United States
    • Census: 21 Jun 1880, Cibolo Valley Settlement, Guadalupe, Texas, USA
    • Residence: 22 Nov 1896, Elmendorf, Bexar, Texas, USA; 3 miles East of the city
    • Residence: 26 Feb 1897, Elmendorf, Texas
    • Census: 13 Jul 1900, Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas

    Notes:

    William Joseph Boykin

    The following from the Allen Family Genealogy Database

    ID: I10014
    •Name: William Joseph BOYKIN , Sr.
    •Sex: M
    •Birth: 2 MAY 1829 in Screven Co., GA
    •Death: 26 MAR 1902 in Davy, DeWitt Co., TX
    •Burial: AFT 26 MAR 1902 Oak Grove Cem., Yoakum, DeWitt Co., TX
    •Note:
    1 William Joseph Boykin, Sr., son of Sion Lee Boykin.
    aka: Bill

    Note: The "cousin," William J. "Jack" Boykin, that my father often spoke of was probably the son of William J. Boykin, Sr., who was Dad's greatuncle - Jim Allen.

    Early Texas County Marriage records, Fayette Co, TX.
    William J. Boykin m. Eliza Jane 30 Sep 1858.

    Tombstone Rubbing. Oak Grove Cem., Yoakum, DeWitt Co., TX
    02 May 1829 - 26 Mar 1902

    Oak Grove Cem., Yoakum, DeWitt Co., TX
    William J. Boykin
    Pvt., Co. C, 2 Regt, Texas Inf.
    Confederate States Army
    May 2, 1829 - March 26, 1902.

    1830 Screven Co., GA Census. See Sion Lee Boykin.
    1840 Telfair Co., GA Census. See Sion Lee Boykin.
    1850 Gonzales Co., TX Census. See Sion Lee. Boykin.
    1860 Fayette Co., TX Census.
    Boykin, William J. 31 1829 Head GA
    - Eliza 18 1842 Wife TX
    - Mary 5/12 1860 Dau TX

    1870 Fayette Co., TX Census. 759-715, p. 450, Oso P.O.
    Boykin, W.J. 41 1829 Field Hand GA
    - Eliza 27 1843 Wife TX Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL
    - Mary 11 1859 Dau TX
    - William 8 1862 Son TX
    - Hattie 6 1864 Dau TX
    - Robert 4 1866 Son TX
    - Rody 3 1867 Dau TX Rhoda, Rodia
    - Callie 2/12 1869 Dau TX
    Criswell, David 12 1858 Teamster TX Elizabeth's brother
    - Ruth 16 1854 At Home TX Elizabeth's sister

    760-716. p. 450, Oso P.O.
    Jackson, Bettie * 35 1835 Kp House AL Joann Elizabeth Criswell Criswell, Riley 20 1850 At Home TX
    Jackson, Thomas 17 1853 Field Hand TX
    - George 12 1858 " " TX
    Criswell, Oliver 2 1868 At Home TX
    - John 25 1845 Teamster TX
    * sister to Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL Boykin

    1880 Guadalupe Co., TX Census. ED 74, p. 278, 217-217.
    Boykin, William J. 49 1831 Head GA GA GA
    - Eliza 37 1843 Wife TX KY TN
    - Hattie 14 1866 Dau TX GA TX (Where is Wm. Jos., Jr.?
    - Robert 12 1868 Son TX GA TX
    - Rhoda 10 1870 Dau TX GA TX
    - Callie 9 1871 Dau TX GA TX
    - Luthe * 4 1876 Dau TX GA TX (Where is Henry Finis?)
    - Lillie 1 1879 Dau TX GA TX
    (S--rey), Mary 43 1837 S.Law TX -- -- ** Garey
    - Benjamin 18 1862 Son TX -- --
    Wagener, Carl 38 1842 Lab PR PR PR Prussia
    * Lucretia Ruth
    ** Mary Elender CRISWELL Garey, Elizabeth's sister.
    +See Mark Geeslin File - Criswell lineage.

    1897 Elmendorf, Bexar Co., TX. See L&D-3 & "EARLY SETTLERS---", below.

    1900 DeWitt Co., TX Census. Yoakum P.O., ED 33, p. 30, l. 27.
    Boykin, Wm. J. 71 1829 Head GA GA GA
    - Eliza J. 56 1844 Wife TX KY KY
    - Clement E. 19 1881 Son TX GA TX Clemons Eli
    - Aurora 19 1881 D.Law TX GA TX Aurora Miller

    1910 William J. Boykin died in 1902. Elizabeth Jane is on McLennan Co., TX Census with her daughter, Lillie.

    1920 Elizabeth Jane is on McLennan Co., TX Census with her daughter, Ruth.

    L&D-3: Letter sent from Elmendorf, TX to Lydia WEST Allen (my gm - Jim Allen), Quero, TX dated 26 Feb 1897 concerning death of "Uncle Bud" (Sion A.J./Sam) in house fire and Walt's (Meredith Walter West) injury at the rock quarry. See Lydia Mae West for content.

    EARLY SETTLERS AND INDIAN FIGHTERS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS, by A.J. Sowell. E.D. Westfall, p.306. Mary Reimschissel File.
    ..."He (Westfall) lived on the farm here until his death, which occured on the 12th day of June, 1897." "He died easy and without a struggle. Those who stood around his bed in his last hours besides his wife were his brother, Abel Westfall, *WILLIAM BOYKIN, Lemuel Mays, and D.H. Dillon, a brother of Mrs. Westfall. In the cemetery at Elmendorf, on the Aransas Pass road, the great frontiersman was buried."
    * This is William James Boykin, Sr. He was in the area at the time and place mentioned in L&D-3, above - Jim Allen

    L&D-40: National Archives & Texas State Archives.
    ...CSA Cert. of Disability for Discharge and Service Records.

    L&D-40A: Texas State Archives. Fayette Co., TX Confederate Soldier's Pension ...List lists W.J. Boykin with dependents of wife and two children.

    L&D-102: LDS Temple Ordinance Data.

    Confederate Pension Application.
    ...The State of Texas )-( In the matter of the Confederate Pension
    County of DeWitt )-( Application pending before Hon. C.A. Sumners, Co. Judge of Dewitt County, Texas. W.J. Boykin, Applicant. To the Hon. C.A. Sumners, said judge: You will take notice that five days after the service hereof I shall apply to the clerk of the County Court of DeWitt County, Texas, for a commission to take the depositions of I.R. and Wm. Burke, who reside in Fayette County, Texas, in answer to the interrogatories attached hereto, to be read and considered as evidence in behalf of the undersigned in said application in proof of same.
    /s/ W.J. Boykin

    Applicant Interrogatories to be propounded to the said witnesses.
    ...Int. 1st What is your name, age, and place of residence, and how long have you resided at the place of your present residence?
    ...Int. 2nd Are you acquainted with the applicant W.J. Boykin, who is now presenting his application for a Conferate Pension? If so state when and where did you know him and how long have you known him?
    ...Int. 3rd State whether you knew him in the enlisted service of the confederacy, and if so when? where? and of what general he served? and to what command he belonged and what kind of service he was in and how you know what you may testify to?
    ...Int. 4th If you have said he served as a soldier, please state how long he served? State time of service, company, regiment or command fully?
    /s/ W.J. Boykin
    Applicant

    Form No. 1
    Application of Indigent Soldier or Sailor of the late Confederacy for pension under the Act of May 12, 1899.
    ...W.J. Boykin stated his name, and gave his age as 70 years old, May 2nd,
    1899.
    ...Stated he had resided in DeWitt County about eight months this time, he lived in said County six years previous to that. Was in Bexar County for two years. Yoakum, Dewitt County.
    ...Stated his occupation is farming, was not able to farm now sufficiently to earn his support. Stated his infirmities precluded him from earning his support due to rupture and rheumatism.
    ...Stated he enlisted in Co. C, Waul's Texas Legion, Cavalry Battalion. He enlisted in 1862, served three years and was discharged in Dec. 1864 on account of his eyesight.
    ...Stated he had received forty or forty five acres of land from the State of Texas but did not now know what it was for or what certificate it was.
    ...Stated he owned two horses and one wagon, worth about $100. One cow
    worth $20 and one hog worth $2.50.
    ...Stated he had no other income except from his labor which was not sufficient to support him.
    ...Stated he was not in actual want because his son lived with him and with ...Stated he could work a little and believed he could keep himself from starving by his own work, but suffered greatly while at work.
    ...Stated he came to Texas in 1847.
    Signature of Applicant: W.J. Boykin Dated 29 July 1899
    Signed by C.A. Sumners, County Judge of DeWitt Co.
    Witnessed by: H.E Criswell & S.D. Utz, 2 August 1899

    August 2nd, 1899 We the undersigned waive the issuance of commission and agree that the answers of the witnesses may be taken and without further formality and the county judge hereby waives the notice of filing of the interrogatories as well as the five days service of same.
    /s/ W.J. Boykin Applicant
    /s/ C.A. Sumners Co. Judge of DeWitt Co., Texas.
    Handwritten Interrogatories are attached in file - Jim Allen.
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    Service Record W.J. Boykin enlisted in Co. C, Wills Cavalry Batt. of Waul's Texas Legion on May 8, 1862 at Gonzales, Texas. At time of enlistment he was 33 years old, married, and gave his place of residence as Fayette, Co., Texas. His place of birth is given as Scriven Co., Georgia. He was given a certificate of disability and placed on detached service at the Texas General Hospital at Quitman, Miss. as a nurse on Sept. 29, 1863 due to chronic ophthalmia. At this
    time his age was given as 35, his height as 5'-8", with dark eyes, hair and complextion. His occupation was given as a farmer. He first entered a hospital at Auburn, Ala. on detached duty on Nov. 1864. No battles are listed on his service record.

    Gonzales Co., TX: Book K - p. 723 - 17 Jul 1856 - Deed,
    W.J. & Jno. Boykin/Scion L. Boykin.

    FGR, Pedigree Chart, 1870 Fayette Co., TX Census, Obits. & Notes. Mark Geeslin File.
    aka: William JAMES Boykin. Note: 1st time a middle name has been given!!
    POB given as Macon Co., GA; POD as Davy, TX.
    ...Notes: McNatt Family Bible
    Obituary, R.L. Boykin [Robert L. Boykin ]
    Letter from Mrs. L.S. Utz, San Antonio.
    1870 Fayette Co., TX Census. p. 450. 6 children.
    Fayette Co. Library & Archives.
    Children's DOB from census.
    Parent's DOB est. from census.
    Last two children from family info.
    Eliza from Harold Criswell info. vitals.

    Fayette Co., TX Marriage Cert. #33114, Vol B, p. 264.
    William J. Boykin m. Elizabeth Jane Criswell 30 Sep 1858 (issued 28 Sep 1858.)

    Letter dated 18 Jul 1996, notes & corrected FGR of Andrew W. Zumwalt. Theresa Mitchell File.

    DESCENDENTS OF JOHN YANCY CRISWELL, SR. & ELEANOR VANNOY, a sketch by Sue Ragland Diggle. Stanley McMicken File.
    ...Gives DOB as 3 May 1829. Note: Oso is 3 miles NE of Flatonia, TX.
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    (Gene Brownlow)
    According to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame genealogy reseach department William Joseph Boykin joined the Texas Rangers Oct 25, 1848 until December 8, 1848.
    In the book, The Texas Rangers: A Registry and History - on page 72, it states;
    Company H/McCulloch's Company
    Captian Henry E. McCulloch (October 25, 1847 - December 10, 1848)
    Ranging District; Llano River country with headquarters at McCulloch's Station/Post McCulloch.
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ...Wm. J. Boykin served in the 6th company of Texas Rangers organized by Henry E. McCulloch. It was organized 5 May 1851 at Ft. Merrill, on the Nueces.
    Earlier enlistments are possible.
    ...In the 1850 Gonzales Co., TX census there is a Sion (spelled "Scion") Boykin b. 1806 In GA., listed with 8 children, the oldest of whom was William, b. 1829. Sion's wife was apparently dead, as she was not listed in the census. The oldest daughter was named "Mary" which in all probability was also her mother's name. The Texas Baptist and Herald, 5 Mar 1887, states in its Historical Series that the Church at Gonzales was organized 31 Jul 1847 with Richard D. Ellis, pastor, T.J. Pilgrim, clerk, and 7 other members, one of whom was Mary Boykin who I think was Sion's wife, although she could have been his dau. Mary, then 15. The Boykins came to Texas between 1844 when their youngest child was born in AL and Nov. 1850 when the census was taken. I have no proof, but I strongly believe that Wm. J. is this same Wm., b. 1829, son of Sion. Further, Eliza Jane and Wm. J. named their oldest child "Mary." Wm. J's dau., Lillie told me her father was b. 2 May 1829 near Macon, GA, but she did not know who his parents were.

    Decendants Chart of John Yancy Criswell, Sr. Stanley McMicken File.
    Gives DOB as 3 May 1829.

    CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.
    aka: William Joseph
    ...Wm. Boykin, husband of the eldest daughter and oldest child Eliza Jane, was appointed one of the administrators of the estate of Leroy V. & Elizabeth A. Criswell.
    ...In 1886, the family was living in Elmendorf, Bexar Co., TX where he farmed cotton.
    ...Upon the death of his (James Harvey Criswell's) parents, when he was about 13-14 years of age, he learned that his brother-in-law, Bill Boykin, was to be an administrator of his father's estate; "not liking old Bill Boykin worth a dam," he saddled his horse and left.

    Letter dated 6 Aug 1996, Boykin, McNatt, Coughran & Wash/Walsh Information Sheets. Barbara Smith File.

    Pettigree Chart and Letter dated 13 Feb 1997. Afton Taylor File.
    POB given as AL.

    1850 Gonzales Co., TX Census. Chalmers Williams File.
    ...BOYKIN: Scion 44m GA; Wm. 21m AL; Mary 18f AL; John 16 AL; Paticience 14f AL; David 12m AL; Sarah 10f AL; Rebecca 8f AL; Margaret 6f AL.

    William B. Bennett, Jr. letter to Dan Calhoun dated 6 May 1994. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...gives William J. Boykin's middle name as Joseph. Letter received 8 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...I have copies of letters written by R.L. Boykin, W.J. Boykin (1899), Clem Boykin, and others. Do you want copies? (Cat got a tail! - Jim Allen)

    Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...CRISWELL. See Elizabeth Jane Criswell for content.

    L&D 216-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...William Joseph Boykin, son of Sion Lee Boykin, married Elizabeth Jane Criswell, daughter of Leroy Criswell who recieved an honorable discharge from the Texas Army signed by Stephen F. Austin. He was discharged in order to return to Gonzales County to plant his crops (a copy of the discharge is enclosed).
    ...William Joseph and Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL Boykin had eight (8) children including our Grandfather Robert L. Boykin
    ...William J. Boykin fought in the Civil War for the Confederate Army. In Washington his retirement pension (Confederate) serial number is 1172. He was wounded and assigned to the hospital at Auburn, AL where he was assigned to ring the bell on the hour. W.J. Boykin was a fine Christian family man and read his Bible and spoke gently.
    ...William J. and Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL had 8 <12> children and raised their family on a farm at Edgar, TX midway between Cuero and Yoakum. Most of the letters we have are written by him to his son Robert L. Boykin teaching in and around the San Antonio area. Robert L. Boykin, my mother's father, died at 39 years of age.

    L&D 215-1: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Civil War letter from William Joseph Boykin to his family. Camp Waul, Arkansas 16 Jul 1862.

    L&D 215-2: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Civil War letter from William Joseph Boykin, Auburn, AL dated 4 Jul 1864 to his wife and family.
    L&D-215A: Article in Gatesville (TX) Messenger, dated 21 May 1970. 106 YEAR OLD LETTER FROM SOUTHERN SOLDIER FOUND IN BELL FAMILY PAPERS.
    ...A letter (see above) from a Confederate soldier to his wife in Texas indicates that in mid 1864 the Johnny Rebs were still confident they would win the Civil War.
    ...The letter was written by W.J. Boykin, gg-gf of F.A. Bell of Gatesville. Bell came across a copy of the letter in some family papers recently.

    L&D 215-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 11 Apr 1892 to Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Bell (daughter) in Fairview, Wilson Co., TX.

    L&D 215-4: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 29 Jun 1899 to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-5: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 25 Jul 1899 to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, undated, to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-7: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 14 Nov 1900 to R.L. Boykin, Calaveras School, Bexar Co., TX.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    L&D 215-9: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from Colorado City dated 13 Jun 1887 to sister, Callie Lee BOYKIN McNatt.

    L&D 215-10: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    See file for content. Letter from Robert Lee Boykin, from Colorado City dated 2 Jul 1887 to sister, Callie Lee BOYKIN.

    L&D 216-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.

    L&D 216-4: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    WILLIAM JOSEPH BOYKIN, by William B. Bennett
    ...William Joseph Boykin served in the Confederate Army. His Confederate pension number was 1171. It is thought that at one time he was taken prisoner by the "Yankees" but because of the letters of 1862 and 1864 it is not clear when this could have been if indeed it happened (it is VERY doubtful - Jim Allen). He was a fine Christian gentleman who read his Bible daily. He descended from the famous Richard Lee family of Virginia but did not believe in boasting about his heritage (see this statement also attributed to Sion Lee Boykin - Jim Allen). His mother's surname was West (incorrect, she was Elizabeth E. Anderson - Jim Allen). His wife's Maiden name was Elizabeth Jane Criswell. Her father was Leroy Criswell who was discharged from the Texas Army in San Antonio during the period between the capture of that city by Texas forces and the fall of the Alamo. It is believed he rejoined the Army for the Battle of San Jacinto and was with "Deaf" Smith at the distruction of Vince's Bridge. The family home was near Flatonia, Texas. William Joseph Boykin's father was Sion Alfred (error, it was Sion Lee - Jim Allen) Boykin.
    ...(This information was obtained by his grand-daughter, Alma Lee BOYKIN Bennett, my mother. Her source of information is not known to me.)

    L&D 216-5: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    PARTIAL CONFEDERATE ARMY RECORD OF WILLIAM JOSEPH BOYKIN.

    L&D 216-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    FAMILY OF WILLIAM JOSEPH & ELIZABETH JANE (CRISWELL) BOYKIN

    Letter dated 3 Sep 1998, Descendant Chart & Information Sheets. Clark Boykin File.
    ...given as s/o Elizabeth Anderson.

    Packet and Letter dated 19 Oct 1998. Naomi McLaughlin File.
    Family Group Sheets

    Packet received 4 Feb 1999. Norman Krischke File.
    Criswell-Boykin Descendant Chart (William J. & Eliza J. CRISWELL Boykin

    Letter dated 5 Feb 1999. LaVerne Clarke File.
    ...Civil War letter mentioned.

    Letter, Notes, Family Group Sheet & Ancestor Chart dated 21 May 1999. Theresa Mitchell File.

    Mark Geeslin Pedigree Chart dated 19 Sep 1999. Mark Geeslin File.
    aka: W.J.
    ...POB given as Macon, GA (have no knowledge of this - Jim Allen).

    Letter dated 19 Sep 1999, Pedigree Chart & W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart. Mark Geeslin File.
    W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart.

    E-mail dated 1 Jun 1999. John Peavy File.
    BOYKIN Screven Co., GA & Liberty Co., FL
    Descendants of John Boykin, Sr.
    ...gives "Sion Boykin" b. 1828-1833, d. 1830-1833 (all dates incorrect - Jim Allen).

    E-mail dated 9 Apr 2000. Emma Tubbs File.
    DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM JOSEPH BOYKIN

    Decendants of Scion Lee Boykin. Kathy Hoke File.
    ...gives as s/o Mary Ann Rushing.

    Texas Index to Death Records, 1903-1940.
    Eliza Jane Boykin, Hall Co., TX 21 Feb 1933. #8266.

    Birth: May 2, 1829
    Death: Mar. 26, 1902

    Gene Brownlow
    I visited William's grave site. Took pictures and mark latitude and longitude.

    Burial:
    Oak Grove Cemetery
    Yoakum
    Lavaca County
    Texas, USA

    Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?]

    Created by: A Dees
    Record added: Apr 25, 2011
    Find A Grave Memorial# 68912614

    William married Elizabeth Jane Criswell on 30 Sep 1858 in La Grange, Fayette County, Texas. Elizabeth (daughter of Leroy Vannoy Criswell and Elizabeth Ann McMicken) was born on 2 Feb 1843 in Republic of Texas; died on 21 Feb 1933 in Estelline, Hall County Texas; was buried on 21 Feb 1933 in Estelline, Hall, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Jane CriswellElizabeth Jane Criswell was born on 2 Feb 1843 in Republic of Texas (daughter of Leroy Vannoy Criswell and Elizabeth Ann McMicken); died on 21 Feb 1933 in Estelline, Hall County Texas; was buried on 21 Feb 1933 in Estelline, Hall, Texas, United States.

    Other Events:

    • FSID: LVYR-FBP
    • Name: Eliza
    • Reference Number: 3337
    • Census: 4 Oct 1850, Fayette County, Texas
    • Census: 26 Jul 1860, Fayette County, Texas
    • Census: 9 Nov 1870, Fayette County, Texas
    • Census: 20 Jun 1880, Cibolo Valley Settlement, Guadalupe County, Texas
    • Residence: 1900, Justice Precinct 6 Yoakum town, DeWitt, Texas, United States
    • Census: Jul 1900, Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas
    • Residence: 1910, Justice Precinct 4, McLennan, Texas, United States
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Patrick, McLennan County, texas
    • Census: 20 Jan 1920, Patrick, McLennan County Texas
    • Census: 12 Apr 1930, Hall County, Texas

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Jane Boykin.jpg

    • ID: I10025
    • Name: Elizabeth Jane CRISWELL
    • Sex: F
    • Birth: 2 FEB 1843 in Blackjack Springs, Fayette Co., TX
    • Death: 21 FEB 1933 in Estelline, Hall Co., TX
    • Burial: AFT 21 FEB 1933 Estelline, Hall Co., TX
    • Note:
    Note: The C.S.A. Pension Application of Wm. J. Boykin, Eliza Jane's husband, was signed by H.E. Criswell. See Henry Elias Criswell record.

    Early Texas County Marriage Records, Fayette Co., TX.
    William J. Boykin m. Eliza Jane 30 Sep 1858.

    Dan Longbine Letter Concerning Gravesite dated Jul 1991.

    Tombstone Rubbing dated Feb 2, 1843 - Feb 19, 1933.

    1850 Age abt 7.

    1860 Fayette Co., TX Census. See William James Boykin, Sr.

    1870 Fayette Co., TX Census. See William James Boykin, Sr.

    1880 Guadalupe Co., TX Census. See William James Boykin, Sr.

    1900 Dewitt Co., TX Census. See William James Boykin, Sr.
    Shows DOB as 1844.

    1910 McLennan Co., TX Census. See Lillie M. Boykin.

    1920 McLennan Co., TX Census. See Lucretia Ruth Boykin.

    1928 Waco, Texas Directory

    1930 Hall Co., Tx Census. Precinct 3

    Texas Index to Death Records, 1903-1940.
    Eliza Jane Boykin, Hall Co., TX 21 Feb 1933. #8266.

    Tombstone Rubbing. Estelline, Hall Co., TX
    Eliza Boykin
    b. 2 Feb 1843 - d. 19 Feb 1933 ?? Mortuary Death Warrent (below) &
    Texas Index to Death Records, 1903-1940 state that she died 21 Feb 1933 (possibly the DOBur.?)

    Gene Brownlow
    Esteline is locate 15 mile north of Childress Texas. To find Esteline cemetery take the first left exit coming into Estine from the south. Proceed one block to Wright street and take a left. Follow this dirt road until you see the cemetery on the left.

    Elizabeth Jane Boykin is buried in the Esteline Cemetery in a small cement block enclosure at far end of the cemetery. There are no other enclosures like it. On one side are two iron signs. One says Boykin and the other says Wheeler. At the far end of the enclosure is Elizabeth's son-in-law, Leander Thomas Wheeler, and next to him is her daughter, Lillie Mae Wheeler, and closest to the entry on the right side is Elizabeth's headstone at 34°31'57.11"N and 100°26'27.61"W.

    Gene Brownlow
    1928 Waco, Directory shows Elizabeth Jane Criswell working for Sanger Brothars as invocie Clerk.

    L&D-40B: Texas State Archives.

    The C.S.A. Pension Application
    Applicant Name App # County Husband Husband's App #
    Boykin, Eliza Jane 09002 Dewitt Boykin, W. J. 01171
    Note: The C.S.A. Pension Application of Wm. J. Boykin, Eliza Jane's husband, was signed by H.E. Criswell. See Henry Elias Criswell record.

    Confederate Pension Application Form No. 2
    Application of Indigent widow of Soldier or Sailor of the late Confederacy for pension under the act of May 12, 1899. THE STATE OF TEXAS County of DeWitt +States that the petitioner is Mrs. Eliza Jane Boykin and that she is a resident of DeWitt County and that she is the widow of W.J. Boykin who was a Confederate Soldier.
    +States that she was 60 years old Feb 2nd, 1902.
    +States that she had lived about 12 years in the County. Davy, DeWitt County, Texas.
    +States that her occupation was Housewife, but was not able to work.
    +States that she was in pretty fair health, but age was telling on her.
    +States that she married W.J. Boykin on Sep 28th, 1858, in Fayette Co., Texas.
    +States that he died Mar 26th, 1902.
    +States that she does not remember information about his Regiment, etc.
    +States that she owns no real property, but that she has a horse worth about $40, Buggy worth about $50 and a Cow and Calf worth about $20.
    +States that she is unable to earn her own support.
    +States that she was born in Texas.
    /s/ Eliza Jane Boykin
    Sworn and subscribed before me this 3rd day of April A.D. 1902.
    /s/ C.A. Sumners
    County Judge DeWitt County, Texas

    Certificate of County Judge THE STATE OF TEXAS, County of Dewitt. I, C.A. Sumners, County Judge of Dewitt County, State of Texas, do hereby certify that on the 3rd day of April, A.D. 1902, before me came on to be heard the application of Mrs. Eliza Jane Boykin widow of W.J. Boykin, deceased, for a pension under the Confederate Pension Law of this State, approved May 12, A.D. 1899; that the answers of said applicant to the questions propounded were made under oath as the same appear in writing in the foregoing application; that the affidavits of the witnesses who are credible citizens were before me as the same hereinbefore appear.
    I also certify that the said applicant, Mrs. Eliza Jane Boykin, is not disqualified under any of the provisions of Section 12, of the Confederate Pension Law. I further certify that after considering all of the proceedings had before me relative to the said application for a pension by the said Mrs. Eliza Jane Boykin as widow of W.J. Boykin deceased, I find the said applicant is lawfully entitled to the pension provided for by the Confederate Pension Law of the State, and hereby approve said application. Witness my hand and seal of office at Cuero this 3rd day of April, A.D., 1902.
    /s/ C.A. Sumners
    County Judge Dewitt County, State of Texas.

    Certificate of County Commissioners THE STATE OF TEXAS, County of DeWitt. We, the undersigned members of the Commissioners Court of Dewitt County, Texas, hereby certify that the foregoing application of Mrs. Eliza Jane Boykin widow of W.J. Boykin deceased, for a pension, together with the proof in support thereof, was duly submitted by Hon. C.A. Sumners, County Judge of this DeWitt County, to the Commissioners Court this DeWitt County, at a regular term thereof on the 17th day of May, A.D., 1902, and after a careful consideration of the same we find the said applicant is lawfull entitled to the pension provided by the Confederate Pension Law of this State, and we hereby approve said application. Witness our hands and seal of office at Cuero this 17th day of May A.D. 1902.
    /s/ A.W. Eatman
    /s/ H. Newman
    /s/ B.R. Burow
    /s/ John Jamkin

    Application for Mortuary Warrant THE STATE OF TEXAS, County of Hall.
    I, Lee Wheeler, do hereby certify that I am the person to whom is entrusted the paying of the accounts and indebtedness of the late Mrs. Eliza J. Boykin, who was a pensioner of the State of Texas, and whose file number was 9002 and whose original county was Dewitt. The said pensioner, Mrs. Eliza J. Boykin, died on the 21st day of February, 1933, near the town of Estelline, County of Hall, Texas. The pensioner died in the home of Lee Wheeler who was related to the pensioner as Son-in- Law. That the warrant, which application is hereby made for, shall be applied to paying all or part of the funeral expenses incurred by the said pensioner, Mrs. Eliza J. Boykin. I further certify that the warrant for the current quarter has not been cashed by the pensioner, to best of my knowledge and belief. I am related to the pensioner as (Friend) Son-in-Law, that my post office address is Estelline, Texas.
    /s/ Lee Wheeler
    Sworn to before me this 7th day of March 1933.
    /s/ Euell Youndy
    Notary Public in and for Hall County, State of Texas.

    Certificate of Physician.
    I, P.L. Vardy, do certify that I am a practicing physician, and that I attended Mrs. Eliza J. Boykin in her last illness, and am of the opinion that her ailments were Broncho-pneumonia and Senility. I further certify that I am of the opinion that the Mortuary Warrant above requested should be issued in the name of the aforementioned applicant, in accordance with Act passed by the Thirty-eighth
    Legislature and approved March 2, 1923.
    /s/ P.L. Vardy
    M.D. Physician's Address. Estelline Texas.

    FGR, Pedigree Chart, 1870 Fayette Co., TX Census, Obits. & Notes. Mark Geeslin File.
    DOB given as 2 Feb 1843; DOD given as 19 Feb 1933;
    DOM as 30 Sep 1853.

    Letter dated 18 Jul 1996, notes & corrected FGR of Andrew W. Zumwalt. Theresa Mitchell File.

    DESCENDENTS OF JOHN YANCY CRISWELL, SR. & ELEANOR VANNOY, a sketch by Sue Ragland Diggle. Stanley McMicken File.
    Gives DOD as 19 Feb 1933.

    Decendants Chart of John Yancy Criswell, Sr. Stanley McMicken File.

    CRISWELL FAMILY AMONG EARLY SETTLERS AND HEROES OF TEXAS HISTORY, documented by R.R. Criswell & Martha Criswell Bailey.

    Letter dated 6 Aug 1996, Boykin, McNatt, Coughran & Wash/Walsh Information Sheets. Barbara Smith File.

    Letter received 8 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...I have copies of letters written by R.L. Boykin, W.J. Boykin (1899), Clem Boykin, and others. Do you want copies?

    Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    DOM given as 10 Sep 1858

    Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...CRISWELL
    ...Elizabeth Jane Criswell married William Joseph Boykin. She handwove and dyed a plaid shirt shown in a daguerrotype for her husband W.J. Boykin. She had never worked in her life as she had previously lived on a plantation in Fayette County close to Flatonia, Texas. When the slaves were freed she proved to be a capable worker and an outstanding manager. The plantation was sold for 25 cents per acre. One of descendants remained in Flatonia in the 1940's and 1950's. He was Dr. Leslie Wheeler.

    L&D 215-8: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    BOYKIN - See file for content. Note from Elizabeth Jane Boykin enclosed in W.J. Boykin letter to R.L. Boykin (his son at Sayers in Bexar County).
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    L&D 215-1: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Civil War letter from William Joseph Boykin to his family. Camp Waul, Arkansas 16 Jul 1862.

    L&D 215-2: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Civil War letter from William Joseph Boykin Auburn, AL dated 4 Jul 1864 to his wife and family.
    L&D-215A: Article in Gatesville (TX) Messenger, dated 21 May 1970. 106 YEAR OLD LETTER FROM SOUTHERN SOLDIER FOUND IN BELL FAMILY PAPERS.
    ...A letter (see above) from a Confederate soldier to his wife in Texas indicates that in mid 1864 the Johnny Rebs were still confident they would win the Civil War.
    ...The letter was written by W.J. Boykin, gg-gf of F.A. Bell of Gatesville, TX.

    L&D 215-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, undated, to R.L. Boykin, Sayers, Bexar Co., TX.

    L&D 215-7: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from William Joseph Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated 14 Nov 1900 to R.L. Boykin, Calaveras School, Bexar Co., T

    L&D 215-15: Packet dated 13 Oct 1997. Rowena Calhoun File.
    ...BOYKIN - See file for content. Letter from Lillie Mae Boykin, Yoakum, TX dated dated 1899 to "Lydia" (assumed to be Lydia Ellen UTZ Boykin, her sister in law). Who is the second Lydia mentioned? Could it be Grandmother Lydia? Prob. a cousin - Jim Allen.

    L&D 216-3: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    BOYKIN.

    L&D 216-4: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    WILLIAM JOSEPH BOYKIN, by William B. Bennett

    L&D 216-6: Packet dated 13 Oct 1977. Rowena Calhoun File.
    FAMILY OF WILLIAM JOSEPH & ELIZABETH JANE (CRISWELL) BOYKIN

    Letter dated 3 Sep 1998, Descendant Chart & Information Sheets. Clark Boykin File.
    ...father given as Leroy Criswell
    ...gives DOB as 1846

    Packet received 4 Feb 1999. Norman Krischke File.
    Criswell-Boykin Descendant Chart (William J. & Eliza J. CRISWELL Boykin).

    Letter, Notes, Family Group Sheet & Ancestor Chart dated 21 May 1999. Theresa Mitchell File.

    Letter dated 19 Sep 1999, Pedigree Chart & W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart. Mark Geeslin File.
    W.J. Boykin Descendant Outline Chart

    Criswell Family Among Early Settlers and Heroes of Texas History
    Eliza Jane Criswell, b. Feb. 2, 1843, m. Sep. 30, 1858 to William
    Joseph Boykin. In 1886, the family was living in Elmendorf, Bexar Co.,
    Texas where he farmed cotton. A daughter, Callie Boykin, wrote in 1886
    that "brother Bobie has gone to the RR to work. He is doing well, has
    not been sick in a good time". Eliza Jane died Feb. 19, 1933 in
    Estelline, Hall Co., Texas.

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Elizabeth Boykin was born on 25 Dec 1859 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas; died on 11 Apr 1945 in Floresville, Wilson County, Texas.
    2. William Joseph Boykin was born on 29 Sep 1861 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas; died before 1905 in Cuero, DeWitt County Texas.
    3. Hatty Lou Boykin was born on 22 Mar 1864 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas; died on 29 May 1911 in Scott and White, Temple, Texas - Buried in Bosqueville, Texas.
    4. 4. Robert Lee Boykin was born on 8 Dec 1866 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas; died on 18 Dec 1905 in Cuero, DeWitt County, Texas - Hillside Cem.
    5. Rhoda Edon Boykin was born on 27 May 1868 in Oso, Fayette County, Texas; died in 1945 in Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas.
    6. Callie Lee Boykin was born on 17 Sep 1870 in Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas; died on 17 Feb 1931 in Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas.
    7. Henry Finis Boykin was born in 1873; died before 1880.
    8. Cuthbert Ferrell Boykin was born on 11 Jan 1874; died before 1880.
    9. Lucrecia Ruth Boykin was born on 23 Sep 1875 in Fayette County, Texas; died on 6 Jun 1953 in Waco, McLennan County , Trxas.
    10. Lillie Mae Boykin was born on 23 May 1879 in (near) Marion, Guadalupe County, Texas; died in 1968 in Estelline, Hall County Texas.
    11. Clemons Eli Boykin was born on 12 Jan 1881 in DeWitt County Texas; died on 29 Oct 1918 in Dicken County, Texas.
    12. Maggie Boykin was born about 1885; died about 1885.

  3. 10.  William Andrew Utz

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 7927

    William married Elizabeth Montgomery Corder. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Montgomery Corder

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 7928

    Children:
    1. Samuel D Utz was born in May 1864 in Burnet County Texas.
    2. 5. Lydia Ellen Utz was born on 25 Sep 1871 in Bexar County, Texas; died on 1 Jul 1959 in Yorktown, DeWitt County, Texas.
    3. Sarah Ann Utz
    4. William Shepherd Utz
    5. John A Utz
    6. Elias Sims Utz
    7. Albert Troy Utz




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