Thomas Boyd (Wisconsin politician)

Thomas Boyd (September 25, 1844 – November 20, 1915) was an Irish American immigrant, farmer, and politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Fond du Lac County.

For other of the same name, see Thomas Boyd.
Thomas Boyd
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Fond du Lac 4th district
In office
January 2, 1865 – January 1, 1866
Preceded byCharles Geisse
Succeeded byJoseph Wagner
Personal details
Born(1844-09-25)September 25, 1844
Dublin, Ireland, UK
DiedNovember 20, 1915(1915-11-20) (aged 71)
Pomona, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Parent
  • Thomas Boyd (father)
RelativesJohn Boyd (brother)
EducationLawrence University
Occupationfarmer

Biography

Boyd was born near Dublin, Ireland, on September 25, 1844. He emigrated to the United States as an infant and was raised on his family's homestead in Calumet, Wisconsin.[1] He was one of the earliest students at what is now Lawrence University, along with several of his brothers.[1][2]

Boyd was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1865 session.[3][4] He also served on the Calumet town board.[5] He was a member of the Democratic Party throughout his political career.[1]

Boyd moved to California in 1886 and died at Pomona, California, on November 20, 1915.[6]

Personal life and family

Thomas Boyd was a son of Thomas Boyd (1785–1862) and his wife Ann. Thomas Boyd was an Irishman who served in the British Army, he brought the family to America and purchased land in Calumet and Fond du Lac.[1] The younger Thomas Boyd had several brothers and sisters, many of his brothers also became notable in early Wisconsin—John Boyd served in the State Assembly,[7] Samuel Boyd became a county judge, and Adam Boyd was a prominent real estate dealer and businessman in Fond du Lac.[8]

References
  1. The History of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1880. p. 1029. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  2. "Thomas Boyd". The Appleton Crescent. August 2, 1862. p. 3. Retrieved December 17, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. Stewart, Frank M.; Dean, John S., eds. (1865). "Legislative Department" (PDF). The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. pp. 88, 131. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  4. Barish, Lawrence S.; Lemanski, Lynn, eds. (2007). "Feature Article: Those Who Served - Wisconsin Legislators 1848–2007" (PDF). State of Wisconsin 2007–2008 Blue Book (Report). Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. p. 125. ISBN 978-0-9752820-2-1. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  5. "Local Election Returns". The Daily Milwaukee News. April 8, 1870. p. 4. Retrieved December 17, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  6. "Once Wisconsin's Progressive Farmer, Dies in Pomona". The Pomona Daily Review. November 20, 1915. p. 8. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Died–Hon. John Boyd". The Independence Kansan. July 12, 1882. p. 3. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "Adam Boyd, an Early Lawrence Student, Died in Fond du Lac Saturday". The Post-Crescent. January 8, 1912. p. 1. Retrieved February 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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