Thomas Boyd (Wisconsin politician)

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Thomas Boyd (September 25, 1844 – ?) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography[]

Boyd was born near Dublin, Ireland on September 25, 1844, the son of Thomas Boyd (1785–1862) and Ann Boyd.[1] Later, he resided in Calumet, Wisconsin and attended what is now Lawrence University.[1][2] He was elected a supervisor for the town of Calumet in 1870.[3] His brother, John, was also a member of the Assembly.

Assembly career[]

Boyd was a member of the Assembly during the 1865 session.[4] He was a Democrat.

References[]

  1. ^ a b The History of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. p. 1029.
  2. ^ "Thomas Boyd". The Appleton Crescent. August 2, 1862. p. 3. Retrieved December 17, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. ^ "Local Election Returns". The Daily Milwaukee News. April 8, 1870. p. 4. Retrieved December 17, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. ^ Lawrence S. Barish, ed. (2007). State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. p. 125.
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