John Parker Boyd

John Parker Boyd
John Parker Boyd, American Brigadier General in the War of 1812
Born(1764-12-21)December 21, 1764
Newburyport, Massachusetts Bay
DiedOctober 4, 1830(1830-10-04) (aged 65)
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Maratha Empire
Hyderabad State
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1786-1789
1808–1815
RankBrigadier General
Commands4th Infantry Regiment
Battles / warsShays' Rebellion
Battle of Kharda
War of 1812

John Parker Boyd (December 21, 1764 – October 4, 1830) was an officer in the United States Army at various periods from 1786 to the end of the War of 1812. He attained the rank of brigadier general and commanded during the American defeat at the Battle of Crysler's Farm.