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Below is a family biography included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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William B. Boyett, M. D., is a native of Gibson County, born on the 1st of September, 1830, son of Hon. Baptist and Mahulda (Crane) Boyett, who were born in North Carolina. Hon. Baptist Boyett was a merchant at Mason Hall, in Obion County, and at one time represented Obion and Lake Counties in the State Legislature. Dr. William Boyett was reared on his parents’ farm, and was educated in Bethel College, at McLemoresville, Tenn. In 1853 he began the study of medicine, with Dr. Charles Powell, of Gibson County, and in 1857 attended one course of lectures at the University of Nashville. After his return to Obion County, he practiced medicine until 1875, when he moved to the “Lone Star State” and there remained until 1882. Since that time he has lived in Tennessee, and is considered one of the reliable and efficient physicians of Gibson County. October 14, 1858, he united his fortunes with those of Elizabeth Waddy, daughter of William K. and Elizabeth (Hankins) Waddy. She died in October, 1863, leaving two children: James M. and Charles D. April 20, 1865, Mr. Boyett married Nannie L. Bynum, daughter of Eli and Luvica Bynum, of Kentucky. They have two sons and two daughters: Baptist P., William L., Elizabeth T. and Mary L. Dr. Boyet is a Democrat, and is a member of the F. & A. M., and has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since 1850.
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This family biography is one of 242 biographies included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published in 1887. The History of Gibson County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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