Clan Boyd Resources
🔹 Official Clan Associations
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House of Boyd Society, Inc. Founded in 1988 at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in Georgia, USA, the society assists members with genealogical research, maintains a genealogical database of Boyd family lines, and promotes gatherings of the Boyd family.
https://www.clanboyd.org/House of Boyd Society, Inc.
🔹 Historical Resources
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Clan Boyd – Wikipedia Provides a detailed overview of the clan’s origins, history, and significant events.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Boyd
🔹 Genealogical Resources
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House of Boyd Society – Genealogy Resources The society assists members with genealogical research and maintains a genealogical database of Boyd family lines.
https://www.clanboyd.org/House of Boyd Society, Inc. -
Clan Boyd – RootsWeb A platform for individuals researching their Boyd family history, offering queries, family histories, and anecdotes.
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Boyd Family History A comprehensive summary of the descendants of William and Robert Boyd, brothers from County Antrim, Ireland.
https://boydroots.net/Reference/familyhistory.htmlBoyd Roots -
The Boyd Family – Ancestry.com Includes allied families and provides genealogical information.
https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/17034/Ancestry
🔹 Tartans and Symbols
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Clan Crest and Motto The clan’s crest depicts a dexter hand erect in pale having the outer fingers bowed inwards, accompanied by the motto “Confido” (“I trust”).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_BoydWikipedia+1de.wikipedia.org+1
🔹 Notable Figures
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Robert Boyd, 1st Lord Boyd Appointed as one of the regents to the young James III of Scotland and held significant influence during the 15th century.
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William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock Supported the Jacobite rising of 1745 and was executed for treason in 1746.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_BoydWikipedia
🔹 Community Engagement
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House of Boyd Society – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of Boyd descent.
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Clan Boyd – YouTube A video providing insights into the history of Clan Boyd.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvVT77xOLQQ
Clan Boyd is a lowland Scottish clan originating in the Ayrshire district of Scotland. The origin of the surname Boyd is unknown with some scholars believing that it is a Gaelic term, others believe the name is Norman or Saxon. The first recorded use of the surname Boyd is in 1205 when Robert de Boyd witnessed a contract between the Lord of Eglinton and the burgh of Irvine.
The clan’s motto is Confido which means I trust. The Clans crest features a hand with the outer fingers bowed inwards.
The historic seat of the Boyd’s is Ean Castle located in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire. Robert the Bruce awarded the property, where the castle now sits, to the Boyd clan as a reward for their support in the 1314 battle of Bannockburn. Sir Thomas Boyd began the construction of the castle in 1350. The castle was damage in an accidental kitchen fire in 1735 and was sold in 1746 due to financial difficulties.
The House of Boyd Society was formed on October 15, 1988 at the Stone Mountain Highland Games in Georgia. The goal of the society is to preserve and promote the Scottish heritage of the clan members. The Society holds an annual AGM and publishes a newsletter named the Dean Road. Many Boyd artifacts can be viewed at a Dean Castle collection exhibit in East Ayrshire.