Boyd, David

Boyd, David a Free-will Baptist minister, was born in Maine, May 20, 1781. He occupied a prominent place in his denomination, and during his long service in the ministry did much to promote the interests of the Redeemer's kingdom. He was frequently called to posts. of public trust; was a member of the Massachusetts Legislature when Maine was a district of that state, and was a member of the convention that framed the constitution of his native state. He died at his residence in North Berwick, Dec. 11, 1855. See Free-will Baptist Register, 1857, p. 87. (J. C. S.)