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John Frank Boyd

1853 – 1945

American politician

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About John Frank Boyd

Lived 1853 – 1945 (aged 91). John Frank Boyd was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

John Frank Boyd (August 8, 1853 – May 28, 1945) was a Nebraska Republican politician.

Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, on August 8, 1853, he moved with his parents to Henry County, Illinois, in 1857. There he attended public schools and Abingdon College (which was later consolidated with Eureka College) where he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1878. He first set up practice in Galva, Illinois, and then in 1883 Oakdale, Nebraska. He became prosecuting attorney of Antelope County, Nebraska, in 1888 and served until 1894. He moved to Neligh, Nebraska, in 1901.

In 1900 he became judge of the Ninth Judicial District Court of Nebraska and served until 1907 when he was elected as a Republican to the Sixtieth Congress (March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1909) representing the third district. He lost to James P. Latta in the 1908 election, and resumed his practice of law in Neligh. He retired and moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1929. He died there on May 28, 1945, and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Glendale, California.

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Abingdon College
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United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Frank Boyd?

American politician (1853-1945)

When was John Frank Boyd born?

John Frank Boyd was born on 8 August 1853 in Connellsville.

When did John Frank Boyd die?

John Frank Boyd died on 28 May 1945 in Los Angeles.

What was John Frank Boyd's occupation?

John Frank Boyd was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was John Frank Boyd?

John Frank Boyd was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Frank Boyd

· Wikidata: Q1700109

· DBpedia: John Frank Boyd

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