Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

ED. A. BOYNTON

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            One of Sutter County�s well-known orchardists and ranchers is Ed. A. 
Boynton, who was born in December, 1861, on the old Antelope Ranch, twelve miles 
north of Yuba City.  He is the only living child of William Boynton and Eliza J. 
(Donaldson) Boynton Metteer.  His father, a man of sterling worth and a fearless 
hunter, crossed the plains in 1849 and mined in Yuba County.  He went back East 
and was married, and with his bride returned to the Golden State.  On the Sink 
of the Humboldt, August 3, 1859, their first son, Thomas Humboldt, was born.  In 
1863, William Boynton passed away.  He left his large tract of land, which was 
formerly known as the Antelope Ranch, and which is still the family estate.  
Mrs. Boynton afterwards married Charles H. Metteer, whose review is given 
elsewhere in this volume.  Mr. Metteer was a model and loyal father to his 
stepsons, always keeping their interests foremost in his heart and mind.
            Ed. A. Boynton attended the Clay School.  When he was twenty-three 
years old, he started out for himself and purchased fifty-four acres of his 
father�s old home ranch, which he developed.  In the meantime, for fifteen years 
he was superintendent of the Cutts-Hudson orchard.  On September 23, 1885, he 
was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Knapp, who was born near Benton Harbor, 
Mich., in 1865, one of the ten children who blessed the home of Silas S. and 
Adelia (Wright) Knapp.  Mr. Knapp brought his family to California in 1875, 
coming to Marysville; and soon after he located at Live Oak.  Twenty years later 
he passed away.  Mr. and Mrs. Boynton were blessed with three children:  Lela 
M., deceased; Leona, Mrs. Clinton G. Berry, of Live Oak; who has five children; 
and Neva A., the assistant teller of the Bank of Italy at Live Oak.  Since 1922, 
Mr. and Mrs. Boynton have resided in Live Oak in their comfortable home, which 
is the center of many happy social gatherings.  Mrs. Boynton is a past president 
of the Live Oak Women�s Improvement Club, and is now an active member of its 
committees.  Mr. Boynton is conducting his orchard and fruit business with 
gratifying success, and in the meantime gives his hearty support to every 
movement for the development of the community.

History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p.  578-581