Legislator Details


William Boyd
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 61

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/30/1839
City: Clough, Ireland
County: County Antrim, Ireland
Country: Ireland
 
Death
Date: 7/19/1915
City: Sheridan Township, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/22/1915
City: Albion, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverside Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Margaret T. Boyd, 12/2/1864; children: 7, Samuel K., Alceous Taylor, Evander Hastings, John Lafayette, Edith Maude (Boyd), William Everett and David Leonidas

Number of Children: 7

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
Early: Ireland's national schools; District schools in NY

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Samuel and Jane (Kyle) Boyd. Came to America with his parents in 1851 and remained in the state of New York for 2 years. His parents moved to Lenawee Co., MI in 1853 and in 1867 he bought a farm in Sheridan, Calhoun Co. MI. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln. Held offices of township clerk, justice of the peace and supervisor.

Notable Facts:
He voted the republican ticket until 1896 , when he joined the D. P. U. S. party.

Sessions Served:

Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Drainage , Religious and Benevolent Societies , School for the Blind , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Albion
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MIBiog:1:99; Manual 1901 p.624; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; USCen 1870, 1880,1900; Michiganology
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