Alexander Boyd
American politician (1764–1857) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexander Boyd (September 14, 1764 – April 8, 1857) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Alexander Boyd | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 13th district | |
| In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | Uri Tracy |
| Succeeded by | John B. Yates |
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| Born | September 14, 1764 Albany, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | April 8, 1857 (aged 92) Esperance, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Becker Boyd |
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Biography
Boyd was born in Albany in the Province of New York. He married Elizabeth Becker and they had thirteen children, Delia, John, Helen, David, Ann, Albert Barthalomew, Peter, James, Margaret, William, Nancy, Alexander, and Hugh.[1]
Career
Boyd moved to Middleburgh, New York and engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Elected as a Federalist to the 13th United States Congress, Boyd was United States Representative for the thirteenth district of New York from March 4, 1813, to March 3, 1815.
Death
Boyd died in Esperance, New York, on April 8, 1857. He is interred at Schoharie Cemetery, Schoharie, New York.
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