Robert C. Boyd, assistant cashier of the Carson National Bank of Auburn, Nebraska, was born in Upton, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1866. He gained his education through practical experience, initially working in his father’s store before moving to Nebraska in 1884 to clerk at his brother’s bank. Boyd was promoted to assistant cashier in 1891. He and his brother played a key role in establishing Auburn’s electric plant in 1901 and have been active in real estate. Boyd married Lillie Angle on April 24, 1890, and they have three children. A dedicated Mason and Republican, Boyd has also served as city treasurer for eight years.
Robert C. Boyd, assistant cashier of the Carson National Bank of Auburn, Nebraska, was born in Upton, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1866. His education has been gained chiefly in the practical school of experience. Up to the time he was fifteen years of age, he attended the public schools of his native town. The next three years he spent as a clerk in his father’s store. In November 1884, he came west to Nebraska and accepted a position as clerk in the bank of which his brother, Edward M., was manager, and he has since been identified with this bank, having been promoted to his present position of assistant cashier in 1891. During their residence here, the Boyd brothers have in many ways been active in promoting the growth and best interests of Auburn. It was largely due to their enterprising efforts that the electric plant of the town was secured in 1901. They have for years been interested in real estate, buying and selling both city and farm property.
Robert C. Boyd was married on April 24, 1890, to Miss Lillie Angle, a native of Welsh Run, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, born on August 21, 1868, daughter of Henry B. and Mary (Niswander) Angle, both natives of Franklin County. Mrs. Angle died on February 1, 1896, at the age of fifty-seven years, leaving ten of her eleven children, viz.: Ella, wife of John E. Shartle, of Independence, Missouri, has two sons; Annie, wife of W. B. Waddell, Oakland, California, has one son and one daughter; Avis, wife of W. B. Duffield, of Welsh Run, Pennsylvania, has one son; G. C., a railroad official, located at Spokane, Washington; Lillie; Harry F., of Welsh Run, Pennsylvania; Lyman, a Pennsylvania farmer; James Garfield, Lucretia, and Minor, triplets. The first named died at the age of nine months. Lucretia is the wife of Rev. Rolland E. Christ, a Presbyterian minister of Atglen, Pennsylvania. Minor is a resident of Chicago, is married, and has one daughter. The youngest child, Miss Bessie, is at the old home in Pennsylvania, with her father, who is a retired farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd have three children: Avis Angle, born February 6, 1901; Mary Jane, born June 28, 1895; and William N., born July 8, 1899.
Robert C. Boyd is a prominent Mason. He has received the thirty-second degree in this ancient and honored organization and is a past master, past high priest, and past commander. He also has membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Ancient Order of United Workmen, and, politically, he is a staunch Republican. He filled the office of city treasurer for eight years, in which capacity he still serves. Both he and Mrs. Boyd are worthy members of the Presbyterian Church.
Source: Lewis Publishing Company, A Biographical and Genealogical History of Southeastern Nebraska, 2 volumes, Lewis Publishing Company, 1904.