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John Keep Boies

1828 – 1891

American politician

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About John Keep Boies

Lived 1828 – 1891 (aged 62). John Keep Boies was an American politician.

John Keep Boies (December 6, 1828 – August 21, 1891) was an American politician.

Early life John K. Boies was born on December 6, 1828, in Blandford, Massachusetts, to parents Lemuel and Experience Boies. John moved to Hudson, Michigan, in 1845.

Career Boies served as village president of Hudson Village for two terms. On November 8, 1864, Boies was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Lenawee County 1st district from January 4, 1865, to December 31, 1868. On November 3, 1868, Boies was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 8th district from January 6, 1869, to December 31, 1870. On November 3, 1874, Boies was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 6, 1875, to December 31, 1876. During his last term in the state senate, Boies served as president pro tempore of the chamber. In 1881, Boies was appointed to the Board of Indian Commissioners by U.S. President James A. Garfield. He served on this board until his resignation on January 15, 1886.

Death Boies died on August 21, 1891, in Washington, D.C.

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Member of the State Senate of Michigan, Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Keep Boies?

American politician

When was John Keep Boies born?

John Keep Boies was born on 6 December 1828 in Blandford.

When did John Keep Boies die?

John Keep Boies died on 21 August 1891 in Washington, D.C..

What was John Keep Boies's occupation?

John Keep Boies was a politician.

What nationality was John Keep Boies?

John Keep Boies was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Keep Boies

· Wikidata: Q94415222

· DBpedia: John K. Boies

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