Abbreviations used
Date April 23 1896
County Charlotte
Place Saint Andrews
Newspaper St. Andrews Beacon
The language of the text is the original used in the newspaper entry and as transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson. Records acquired by the Provincial Archives are not translated from the language in which they originate.
The untimely death of John BOYD, mate of the Calais, Me. schr. "Julia A. Warr", has occasioned the deepest sadness. Mr. Boyd belonged to the Ledge (Charlotte Co.) being a son of late Pilot John BOYD and brother of Miss Bertha BOYD the 'Grace Darling' of St. Croix. He was washed overboard during a gale while he was taking in sail. He leaves a widow, the daughter of John KENT, formerly of Grand Manan and one son, a bright little lad of 7 years. He was 38 years of age.