John W. Boyd (Wisconsin politician)

John William Boyd (September 15, 1811  January 28, 1892) was an American businessman and politician. He served four sessions in the Wisconsin State Senate (1848, 1849, 1858, 1859) representing Walworth County.

John W. Boyd
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 1, 1858  January 1, 1860
Preceded byJesse C. Mills
Succeeded byOscar Bartlett
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 14th district
In office
June 5, 1848  January 1, 1850
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGeorge Gale
Personal details
Born(1811-09-15)September 15, 1811
Charlton, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1892(1892-01-28) (aged 80)
Linn, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placePioneer Cemetery, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouses
  • first wife (died)
  • Wealtha Hanna Hathaway
    (m. 18421855)
  • Persis Annette Buell
    (m. 18581892)
Children
  • Helen (Turner)
  • (b. 1845; died 1912)
  • Carolyn Hathaway Boyd
  • (b. 1848; died 1882)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin Territorial Militia
RankMajor General
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