Andrew Boyd (bishop)


Andrew Boyd, Bishop of Argyll Andrew was the natural son of Thomas Boyd, 6th Lord Boyd see Scots Peerage vol V, p. 167. M.A. Glasgow 1584

Biography

Andrew was the parson of Eaglesham, and was preferred to the see of Argyle, as their Bishop, in the year 1613. He was recorded as "a good man, and did much good in his diocese, where he always resided."

Family

He married Elizabeth Conyngham, daughter of Adam, of Auchenharvie . They had six sons and one daughter.