Boyd McNary, p. 1291

BOYD McNARY, one of the popular young citizens of North Strabane township, is a son of Samuel McNary, who was born August 16, 1825, in Nottingham township, Washington Co., Penn., and passed his boyhood on the farm, receiving a common-school education. He was married to Margaret McClure, who was born July 7, 1828, and seven children were born to this union, as follows: James S., born October 27, 1851; David, born June 23, 1853, died October 28, 1875; William Boyd, born February 17, 1856; Joseph R., born August 13, 1858; Mary, born August 10, 1860, died April 19, 1876; Mattie, born November 23, 1862, married, July 3, 1884, W. F. Wiskeman, and died October 2, 1888, and Clark J., born June 20, 1865. Samuel McNary was an enterprising and progressive citizen and served in various township offices, filling the position of school director fifteen years. He was a lifelong member of the U. P. Church, and died February 10, 1883. His widow passed away March 5, 1886.

Boyd McNary was born February 17, 1856, on the home farm, and followed the usual routine of a farmer boy, but received a thorough common-school education. On October 22, 1885, he was united in marriage with Jennie M. Herron, who was born January 8, 1861, daughter of Robert and Rachel (Berry) Herron. Robert Herron was a son of Joseph Herron, whose father, James, was a native of Ireland. James Herron emigrated to America in the latter part of the eighteenth century, and settled in North Strabane township, this county, on the farm now owned by his descendants. When a young man he was married to Rachel Reed, a native of Ohio, and the following children were born to their union: Charles, John, William, James, Robert, John, Joseph, Thomas and Rachel. In politics Mr. Herron was a Democrat, and in religion a devout member of the Seceder Church.

Joseph Herron, son of James, was born January 2, 1797, on his father's farm in North Strabane township, and was educated in the country schools. On January 3, 1824, he married Margaret Hastings, of Somerset township, this county, and they settled on the home place, where children were born as follows: Rachel, Robert, James, John, Sarah, Joseph, Margaret and Elizabeth M. The father was an active worker in the Democratic party, and in religious connection supported the Seceder Church. He died January 25, 1852, his wife being laid beside him March 18, 1854, and both rest in the U. P. cemetery at Pigeon Creek. Robert Herron was born September 30, 1826, on the farm where his brother James is now living. On May 13, 1858, he was united in marriage with Rachel E., daughter of John Berry, who bore him children as follows: William G., Margaret J. (Mrs. W. B. McNary), Lizzie R. (Mrs. M. H. Munce), Anna M. (Mrs. W. H. McNary), Sadie T. and Robert W. Mr. Herron has always been a Democrat and has served his party in various ways. He and his family are members of the U. P. Church at Mt. Prospect.

After marriage Mr. and Mrs. McNary settled on the old farm, where three children were born, as follows: Robert B., September 25, 1886; Mary R., March 20, 1889, and Carrie M., November 17, 1890. Boyd McNary is one of the successful farmers in North Strabane township. He and his two brothers, Joseph and Clark, own 134 acres of good land. He has a considerable influence in politics, and votes the Republican ticket. He and his wife are members of the U. P. Church.

Text taken from page 1291 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).

Transcribed February 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project.
Published February 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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