William Boyd

Calhoun Co., Michigan

William Boyd, Representative from the First District of Calhoun County, 1901-2. Was born in Antrim County, Ireland, May 30, 1839, and received his earlier education in the national schools of that country. He came to America with his parents in 1851 and remained in New York State two years, attending district school during that time. In 1853 his parents removed to Lenawee County, Mich., and in 1867 he bought a farm in the township of Sheridan, Calhoun County. His first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln, and he voted the Republican ticket until 1896 when he joined the D. P. U. S. party. Married. He held offices of Township Clerk, Justice of the Peace and Supervisor. 

Source: Michigan biographies including members of Congress, elective state officers, justices of the Supreme Court; A revision of S. D. Bingham's Early history of Michigan, with biographies of state officers, etc., 1888, with additions from the several editions of the Michigan Manual. v. 1. A-K -- v. 2. L-Z; Also includes biographies of members of the Michigan Legislature, Board of Regents of the University of Michigan, State Board of Agriculture and State Board of Education. Lansing, Michigan : Michigan Historical Commission. FHL Film 1036790

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