The Reverend William was born in 1685. He died at the age of 87 in 1772.
Death Notes
Date of Death - He is featured on the Rootsweb site and the Clan Boyd site. He is buried at Taughboyne Parish Church where his tombstone gives his age as 87 on his death in 1772.
“Here lyeth the body of the late Revd. Mr. William Boyd who departed this life May 2nd 1772. Aged 87 He had been Presbyterian Minister in Taughboyne 47 years. Here also lyes the body of his wife who died June 21st 1764 Aged 68.”