Dorothy Thorp and Harold Warren Boyd
HAROLD WARREN BOYD, son of LILIAN FLOY BIGELOW and HARRY OTTO BOYD, was born December 14, 1897 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington,757 and died October 7, 1958 in Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington.9189
He married DOROTHY THORP on May 14, 1919 in Mansfield, DeSoto, Louisiana.9643 She was born August 24, 1895 in Franklin, St. Mary, Louisiana,1486 and died October 3, 1971 in McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas.1486 She is buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas.1486
Children of DOROTHY THORP and HAROLD WARREN BOYD:
- HAROLD BIGELOW BOYD, b. November 22, 1920;7768 d. March 1, 2009.7768
- DONN THORP BOYD, b. June 18, 1922, Seattle, King, Washington;4532 d. September 25, 2004.4532
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Marriage Announcements and News
Mansfield Enterprise, May 15, 19199643
Boyd-Thorp Nuptials
More perfect weather never gladdened the heart of a bride than that which Wednesday greeted Miss Dorothy Thorp, the elder daughter of Mrs. Katherine Thorp and of the late Rev. Chas. Thorp, on the evening of her marriage to Lt. Harold W. Boyd of Seattle, Washington.
The wedding was celebrated at Christ Memorial Church, where the bride had been confirmed, and of which church her father had been rector for many years before his death.
The church was filled to the doors with friends to whom the event was one of affectionate interest.
The church has been the scene of many brilliant nuptial occasions but never one any more beautiful. Its harmonious furnishings and elegant simplicity of architecture make an ideal environment.
Windows, cornices, walls, doorways and screen were festooned and shrouded in Southern smilax with here and there most graceful clusters of Dorothy Perkins roses. Tall pedestals at the end of the choir stalls and at either side of the entrance to the chancel, held beautiful baskets with hugh pink bows on the handles, filled with clusters of these beautiful roses.
A succession of most handsome arches of Dorothy Perkins roses graced overhead the entrances to the chancel and altar. The chandelier at the approach to the altar was shrouded in a mist of pink and white tulle to the ends of which clung beautiful white roses.
On the altar were bouquets of beautiful long stemmed Easter lilies that spoke of the season of rejoicing still with us. The hand of an artist was manifest everywhere in this wonderful bridal setting, which was all done by the work of loving hands of friends.
The ceremony of the church was said in a most impressive manner by the Rev. Henry Green, rector of the church. The pre-nuptial music, with Miss Emily Pegues at the organ, was rendered by Mr. A. E. Chamberlain singing with exquisite feeling "Somewhere a Voice Is Calling" and "Sweetheart."
Just as the strains of Lohengrin pealed forth from the organ the doors of the vestibule were opened and the maid of honor, Miss Katherine Thorp, sister of the bride, gracefully moved up the aisle to the music. She possesses unusual beauty and chic, and wore a creation of pink silk georgette over pink silk, with hat to match, trimmed in tiny rosebuds, and carried a shower bouquet of pink rosebuds.
The beauty and charm of the bride, as she entered on the arm of her brother, Mr. A. G. Thorp, sent a thrill of admiration throughout the audience. She was handsomely gowned in white silk georgette over white satin, with a huge sash of white satin. She wore a beautiful picture hat of white tulle, with touches of valley lilies and long streamers of tulle gracefully clinging to her shoulders; she carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas and white rosebuds.
Her only ornament was a gift from her mother—a huge cameo of superb beauty, which has been in the family for generations.
The groom entered from the vestry on the right with his best man, Lt. Myers, of Minnesota, and awaited at the altar. Both the groom and best man, as well as the ushers, Lt. Elam and Sgt. J. C. Rives, were in military uniform, and presented a striking appearance.
A lovely reception followed the ceremony, the guests being the wedding party and the young friends of the bride. The Thorp home was prettily decorated; Dorothy Perkins roses were used in abundance.
Delicious punch was served, and much amusement was had in the drawing of the proverbial ring, dime, etc., from the wedding cake.
The young ladies were asked to draw the blue ribbons and the young men the pink ones. Miss Kate Kavanaugh drew the thimble, Miss Emily Pegues the ring, and Miss Eunice Carter, of Shreveport, the dime.
Mr. Wheaton Elam drew the dime and Robt. Spell the ring; the other guests each drew tiny hearts, of either pink or blue, on which were inscribed a few words of advice.
Miss Carter, of Shreveport, was also fortunate enough to catch the bride's bouquet, which she, in turn, gave back to the bride, and both it and the maid of honor's bouquet were placed on the grave of the saintly father.
Mrs. Boyd's going away gown was a blue tailored suit, with gloves to match, and hat and boots of black.
The wedding gifts were very beautiful and numerous.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Boyd left during the reception for Anniston, Ala., where the groom is still in service, but upon his discharge from the service they will go to Seattle, Wash., where the groom is engaged in business with an uncle.
The bride is one of Mansfield's sweet and attractive young girls, and has a large circle of friends in this city, where she has been reared, all of whom will look forward to her visits home with much interest.
The good wishes of all go with this much loved young couple wherever their lot may be cast.
Obituaries
Bremerton Sun, October 8, 195810949
Yakima Resident Killed When Car Rams Log Truck
SNOHOMISH — (AP) — Harold W. Boyd, 60, Yakima, was killed and two women passengers injured when an automobile rammed into the back of a logging truck near here last night.
The women were identified as Buelah L. Webb and Bernice K. Brown, both of Spokane. Their ages and extent of their injuries was not known.
The state patrol said Boyd's car hit the rear of the truck as the vehicle was moving slowly up a hill in the rain. Truck driver Robert L. Blair, 35, of Monroe was uninjured.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| April 12, 1930991 | Seattle, King, Washington |
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| April 5, 19405225 | Seattle, King, Washington |
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| April 13, 19509575 | King County, Washington |
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