This branch of the Boyd family in Co Antrim descended from Robert, son of Archibald Boyd of Underhill, West Kilbride […]

This branch of the Boyd family in Co Antrim descended from Robert, son of Archibald Boyd of Underhill, West Kilbride

The Hutchinson Charity, whilst far from being culturally unique in the annals of British and Irish history, is nonetheless a

For those who have read of or researched the history of Co Antrim in the 17th century they have likely

We learned in the previous post on the Boyds of Ardneil & Portencross that Archibald was a son of Archibald

As detailed in the article on the Boyds of Portencross, Thomas was son to Archibald 5th Laird of Portencross and

Ardneil and Portencross Before looking at the family it is important to understand the history and nature of the place