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11-27-2021, 05:43 AM
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The moral of the story is not to post anything after midnight. At least I have now Charles N Boyd, class of 81. Can't be too hard to find that. Last edited by prewinter; 11-27-2021 at 06:23 AM. 
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11-27-2021, 06:39 AM
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I believe all of the above is incorrect....
C. N. Boyd of Sheffield, Illinois and the baseball player whom is featured on the card is most likely Commodore Nathaniel Boyd. Numerous searches for any Boyd of Sheffield, Ill that played baseball and a 1881 graduate of the Univ. of Ill. lead to Comma Boyd(as he was known locally) He was Captain of the University team as well. He was born Jan 17, 1861 in Sheffield, Illinois and died May 25, 1934. Buried in Sheffield as well. Where Charles comes from, I have no idea, and is probably the reason for the dead ends and confusion. Last edited by sb1; 11-27-2021 at 06:42 AM.
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11-27-2021, 07:59 AM
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That looks like a bingo!
I see the listing where Illinois University stated all of it's 1881 graduates and Comma N. Boyd was listed from Sheffield. It was a whopping class of 46, the largest ever for the school at the time. "Charles" Boyd that signed with the Maroons was probably just an error by the newspaper. Interesting.
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11-27-2021, 08:28 AM
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Great research and great history thanks.
Amazing History that can be found and shared
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11-27-2021, 09:20 AM
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It’s neat to see those images of the class members.
Below is a mention of Commodore Nathaniel Boyd’s role in the founding of the baseball team at the university. He may not have turned into a star, but his contributions are historically significant. (Bureau County Tribune 6/8/1934) Commodore’s grave marker https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...commadore-boyd For the history folks, Commodore’s grandfather was a very interesting man. His story can be seen at the link. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/...charles-s-boyd Last edited by oldeboo; 11-27-2021 at 10:00 AM.
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