Hello Frances,

I found the other threads after I had posted to this thread.

His Headstone in 1881 points to his wife also being of Irish descent.

WILLIAM BOYNE
Native of Duglass, Isle of Man.
Born, May 29, 1835.
Died, Aug. 7, 1881.
Aged 46 years.

MARY COLLINS
Beloved Wife of William Boyne.
A native of Ireland.
Died September 16, 1890.
Aged 68 years.

– Collins, must be a second marriage.

- this is the first marriage -
Marriage.

New Orleans (La.) Justices of the Peace.
Index to marriage records, 1846-1880

Groom's Name..... Bride's Name.....Date.

Boyne, William.....Kirk, Mary Ann.....7/8/1855.

Averil