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Sempronius Hamilton Boyd
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1871 |
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| Preceded by | Elijah H. Norton Joseph J. Gravely |
| Succeeded by | John R. Kelso Harrison E. Havens |
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| Born | May 28, 1828 Williamson County, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | June 22, 1894 (aged 66) Springfield, Missouri, USA |
| Political party | Unconditional Unionist, Republican |
| Occupation | Politician, Lawyer, Judge, Teacher, Diplomat |
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd (May 28, 1828 – June 22, 1894) was an important American politician, lawyer, and judge from Missouri in the 1800s. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and also worked as a diplomat for his country.
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Who Was Sempronius Boyd?
Early Life and Education
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd was born in Williamson County, Tennessee, near Nashville, in 1828. When he was about 12 years old, his family moved to a farm near Springfield, Missouri. He received his education from private teachers at home.
In 1849, Boyd traveled to California. There, he searched for gold and worked as a school teacher. He returned to Missouri in 1854. Back in Missouri, he worked as a court clerk for Greene County, Missouri from 1854 to 1856. During this time, he also studied law. In 1856, he became a lawyer and started his own law practice in Springfield, Missouri.
Joining the Army and Politics
Boyd became the mayor of Springfield in 1856. When the Civil War began, he helped create the 24th Missouri Infantry for the Union Army. He served as a colonel in this army from 1861 to 1863.
In 1862, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Missouri as an Unconditional Unionist from 1863 to 1865. During this time, he led the Committee on Revisal and Unfinished Business. Boyd was also part of the Republican National Committee from 1864 to 1868. He attended the Republican National Convention in 1864.
In 1865, he was appointed as a judge for the fourteenth judicial district. That same year, he oversaw a famous trial involving Wild Bill Hickok.
Later Career and Legacy
From 1867 to 1874, Boyd was involved in building and running the Southwest Pacific Railroad. He was elected to the House of Representatives again in 1868, this time as a Republican. He served from 1869 to 1871. During his second term, he was the chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
After his time in Congress, Boyd ran a wagon factory from 1874 to 1876. He then went back to practicing law. In 1890, President Benjamin Harrison appointed him as the U.S. Minister and Consul General to Siam (now Thailand). He served in this role until 1892, when he became too ill to continue. He then returned to the United States.
Sempronius Hamilton Boyd passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on June 22, 1894. He was buried in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield.
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