John Parker Boyd | |
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Born | Newburyport, Massachusetts Bay | December 21, 1764
Died | October 4, 1830 Boston, Massachusetts, US | (aged 65)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States Maratha Empire Hyderabad State |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1786-1789 1808–1815 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 4th Infantry Regiment |
Battles / wars | Shays' 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.