John Parker Boyd
John Parker Boyd (December 21, 1764 – October 4, 1830) was an officer in the United States Army at various periods from 1786 to the end of the War of 1812. He attained the rank of brigadier general and commanded during the American defeat at the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
John Parker Boyd | |
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John Parker Boyd, American Brigadier General in the War of 1812 | |
| Born | December 21, 1764 Newburyport, Massachusetts Bay |
| Died | October 4, 1830 (aged 65) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Place of burial | Christ Church Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States Maratha Empire Hyderabad State |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1786-1789 1808–1815 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands held | 4th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Shays' Rebellion Battle of Kharda War of 1812 |
| Other work | Soldier of Fortune Businessman Naval Officer |
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