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11/18/2001 - The following information is only an avenue to research. I have not confirmed that this is a relative yet.
Daniel BOYCE
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1928
Death Date: 6 Aug 1993
Social Security Number: 284-24-5849
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: OhioDeath Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 45601
Localities: Brownsville, Ross, Ohio
Chillicothe, Ross, Ohio
Hopetown, Ross, Ohio
Kinnickinnick, Ross, Ohio
Maple Grove, Ross, Ohio
Massieville, Ross, Ohio
Metzger, Ross, Ohio
Mooresville, Ross, Ohio
Pleasant Valley, Ross, Ohio
Tucson, Ross, Ohio
Vigo, Ross, Ohio
Yellow Bud, Ross, Ohio
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the following obit is taken from the Ironton Register dated 20 August 1903, Thursday.
I am transcribing it exactly as it is written.KILLED BY TRAIN
Daniel Boyce one of the veteran residents of Ironton employed as lamptender for the Norfolk & Western railroad company, was run down and killed, late Tuesday afternoon, while crossing the net-work of tracks at the round house. He apparently did not see or hear the approaching train.
Although (illegible) were shouted to him.The deceased was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He leaves a large family, all grown.
NOTE: Daniel Boyce was husband to Katherine O'Keefe Boyce
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1900 Lawrence Co., OH:
p.69 Ironton
Daniel Boyce-57
Katherine-50
Mary-28
Margaret C.-21
Frank-19
Katherine-12
James-10_____________________________________________
1880 censusDaniel BOYCE Household
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Other Information:
Birth Year <1842>
Birthplace IRE
Age 38
Occupation Laborer
Marital Status M
Race W
Head of Household Daniel BOYCE
Relation Self
Father's Birthplace IRE
Mother's Birthplace IRE-------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------
Source Information:
Census Place 2nd Ward, Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255039
NA Film Number T9-1039
Page Number 151C
May 11, 2001
O'Keefe-Baker Funeral Home
1108 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638-2054
RE: Charles O'Keefe and othersTo Whom This May Concern:
I am researching the O'Keefe family line in connection to my Boyce and McDonough ancestry. I have come across a reference to Charles O'Keefe who was an owner of the O'Keefe Undertakers in 1871 or there abouts.
I am assuming the upon his death, I don't have an exact date, that O'Keefe-Baker undertook the arrangements for his funeral and burial.
I have received the obituary for Frank Boyce/Boice, son of Daniel Boyce and Katherine O'Keefe, stating that he was employed by O'Keefe and Co. prior to his death in 1918. Frank was employed as an upholsterer. I am hoping that is was a family hiring family situation.
I believe that Charles is somehow related to Katherine O'Keefe. Her father was John O'Keefe. I have been unable to confirm the name of the mother as yet.
If you would send me the information regarding Charles O'Keefe, his date of death, and any information that you would have regarding his family relations at the time it would be deeply appreciated.
May I also request a lookup for:
The wife of John O'Keefe. The only clue that I have to offer is that his date of death was December 20, 1871.
The parents names, and any sibling information for: Daniel Boyce, date of death was August 18, 1903. He was killed by a train in Chillicothe, OH, but was buried in Ironton.
Any family relation of Dennis Boyce, date of death is March 17, 1887.
Family relation to William Boyce - date of death is July 4, 1884.
John Carlin/Carlan; date of death April 24, 1889.
Thank you so much for your time and effort. I have enclosed a check to cover copying and postage.
Best Regards,
Anne Marie Menard
415 Foch St.
Eugene, OR 97402
Email: Anneymac@aol.com
Obituary:this obit is taker from the Ironton Tribune date 26 June 1931, Friday, page 3. I am transcribing it exactly as it is printed.
DEATH CLAIMS MRS. DAN BOYCEWell Known Resident of North Side Died Today.
Mrs. Katherine O'Keefe Boyce of 621 Hecla Street died at her home this morning at 5:45 o'clock after an extended illness. She had been ill since Christmas and had been critical recently.
Mrs. Boyce was the last member of her family, her parents and all brothers and sisters having preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters and one son, Mrs. Mary Lenz, Mrs. Nellie Mayne, Mrs. Henry Goldcamp and Mrs. James J. Burns all of Ironton, Mrs. Jean Burns of Ashland and James Boyce who is at present employed at Chillicothe.
Mrs. Boyce was born in Pennsylvania but came to Ironton with her parents when she was a child. She had since resided here and was one of the best known and highly beloved residents of the North Side. She was united in marriage here to Daniel Boyce, who preceded her in death twenty-seven years. She was a beloved mother and neighbor and there were expressions of sorrow on all sides when it became known the "Grandma Boyce" has passed to a well-earned reward. She was an ardent member of St. Lawrence church and one of the oldest members of the Altar and Rosary Society.
Mrs. Boyce was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John O'Keefe. They preceded her in death as did her four brothers and two sisters, James, William, Thomas, John, Margaret and Susan. Her husband, Daniel Boyce, was an employee of the N & W, meeting death on Aug. 18, 1903 when struck by a train near Big Etna. Several children also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at St. Lawrence Church, probably Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Sacred Heart cemetery under direction of O'Keefe and Co.
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The following obit is for Frank Boyce. The newspaper spelled his last name as Boice. However, I have confirmed that he is the son to Daniel and Katherine Boyce, so I am posting it on the Boyce page under both spellings.
This obit is taken from the Semi-Weekly Register, 17 September 1918 Tuesday.I will transcribe it exactly as it is written.
FRANK BOICE DIED SATURDAY
Frank Boice, who has been in failing health for some time and who has been confined to his bed for the past few weeks, died at seven o'clock Saturday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. Catherine Boice on Hecla Street. The deceased was employed at the O'Keefe & Co Undertaking establishment as an upholsterer and later at the J.J.B. Plumbing Company at Fourth and Railroad. This business is owned by his brother, who is now in the U.S. Navy and overseas at present.
The deceased has made his home with his mother and was never married. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him.
Mr. Boice is survived by his brokenhearted mother and five sisters, and one brother, who are, Mrs. James Burns, Mrs. Fred Lentz, Mrs. C. A. Mayne, Mrs. Henry Goldcamp, of Ironton. Mrs. Alvin Burns of Ashland, and James Boice of the United States Navy.
The funeral service were held this morning at the St. Lawrence Church and were largely attended. The Knights of Columbus attended the services in body. Interment occurred in Sacred Heart cemetery.
The following are notes that were included from the records received from St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic church for James Joseph. I am not quite sure what some of these abbreviations stand for.
QMI
USNRF
WW1
Obituary:
The following obituary is taken from a copy that was sent to me from the Briggs Lawrence County Library of Ironton, Ohio. There is no notation of what newspaper it is from. Date of death is taken from records at the O'Keefe funeral home in Ironton.
Boyce, James J. died April 7, 1947 in Chilliothe, OHI will transcribe the obit exactly as it is written.
JAMES BOYCE
James Boyce, 56, Ironton resident and quite well known here, died Monday evening at 6:30 at Veterans hospital at Chillicothe. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Boyce was born and reared in Ironton, a son of the late Daniel and Katherine Boyce and for a number of years was engaged in the plumbing business here. His genial disposition and ready wit endeared him to host of friends and he was widely known through the tri-state area. Fifteen years ago he became supervisor of plumbing at the Chillicothe institution and retired from that position last year. Surviving are his widow, Helen Sullivan Boyce, four sons and one daughter; Charles, James, Daniel, Jack and Ann Boyce. One son William, died in action in World War II. He is also survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Charles A. Mayne, Mrs. Henry B. Goldcamp, Mrs. Margaret Burns, Ironton, and Mrs. Jean Burns, Ashland. During the first world war he served in the US Navy and was active in the affairs of the Chillicothe Post of the American Legion. During his residence here he was a member of St. Lawrence Church. The body was returned to his residence at Chillicothe today and on Wednesday will be brought to the O'Keefe funeral home here.
NOTE: James was preceded in death by a brother, Frank who died September 14, 1918
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