John W. Boyd (Tennessee politician)

John William Boyd (ca. 1852 - March 10, 1932) was an African-American ex-slave who served as an attorney, magistrate and Republican politician in Tipton County, Tennessee, including serving two terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives[1] from 1881 to 1884.

John W. Boyd
Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1881–1885
Personal details
Born
John William Boyd

1852
Georgia
DiedMarch 10, 1932(1932-03-10) (aged 79–80)
Resting placeMagnolia Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
ParentsJackson and Martha Boyd

See also

References
  1. "John W. Boyd," This Honorable Body: African American Legislators in 19th Century Tennessee. Tennessee State Library and Archives.
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