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I've "rescued" an old photograph of Myra L. BOYNTON which was taken at the
Partridge Studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The photograph indicates that
Myra was in the Wellesley College Class of 1896. The photograph appears to
have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's. Based on limited research I
was able to gather the following information regarding Myra and her family:
Myra Louisa or Louise BOYNTON was born 29 Jul 1870 in Lawrence, MA to
parents Rev. Francis Hayden BOYNTON (b.1839 in Troy, NY-1910) and Emily
Adelia CLARK (b. 28 Jun 1840 in Amherst, MA-1923). Myra was one of 6
children born to this couple including, Myra Louise; Louis Francis; Carrie
Adelia; and Roland Andrews; Frances C.; and Pauline E. BOYNTON all born
between 1870 and 1889.
Myra died 22 Oct 1953 in Northampton, MA and is buried in the Spring Grove
Cemetery in Florence, MA. Census records provide the following information:
1880 census of Essex, MA:
Francis H. BOYNTON, age 41, born NY, parents born MA
Emily A. BOYNTON, wife, age 39, Keeping House, born MA, parents born MA
Myra L. BOYNTON, dau, age 9, at Home, born MA
Carrie A. BOYNTON, dau, age 3, at Home, born MA
Roland A. BOYNTON, son, age 11 months, at Home, born MA
+ 1 Servant
1900 census of Northampton City, MA:
Francis H. BOYNTON, age 61, born Mar 1839, married 34 years, born NY,
parents born MA, a Clergyman
Emily A. BOYNTON, wife, age 59, born Jun 1840, married 34 years, 6
children/5 living, born MA, parents born MA
Myra L. BOYNTON, dau, age 29, born Jul 1870, born MA, Teaching in University
Carrie A. BOYNTON, dau, age 23, born Feb 1877, born MA, Teacher in Normal
School
Roland A. BOYNTON, son, age 20, born Jun 1879, born MA, Finisher of Hair
Brushes
Frances C. BOYNTON, dau, age 14, born Aug 1885, born NH, at School
Pauline E. BOYNTON, dau, age 10, born Sept 1889, born MA, at School
1920 census of Northampton, MA:
Emily A. BOYNTON, age 79, a widow, born MA, parents born MA
Myra L. BOYNTON, dau, age 49, born MA, parents born NY/MA, a Library Worker
Roland A. BOYNTON, son, age 40, born MA, parents born NY/MA
Frances C. BOYNTON, dau, age 34, born NH, parents born NY/MA, a Secretary
Pauline E. BOYNTON, dau, age 30, born MA, parents born NY/MA
1930 census of Northampton, MA:
Myra L. BOYNTON, age 59, born MA
Roland BOYNTON, age 50, born MA
Pauline BOYNTON, age 40, born MA
I am hoping to locate someone from the family so that this wonderful old
photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this
family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley