John W. Boyd (Wisconsin politician)

John W. Boyd
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
In office
January 1, 1858 – January 1, 1860
Preceded byJesse C. Mills
Succeeded byOscar Bartlett
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 14th district
In office
June 5, 1848 – January 1, 1850
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byGeorge Gale
Personal details
Born(1811-09-15)September 15, 1811
Charlton, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1892(1892-01-28) (aged 80)
Linn, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placePioneer Cemetery, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouses
  • first wife (died)
  • Wealtha Hanna Hathaway
    (m. 1842⁠–⁠1855)
  • Persis Annette Buell
    (m. 1858⁠–⁠1892)
Children
  • Helen (Turner)
  • (b. 1845; died 1912)
  • Carolyn Hathaway Boyd
  • (b. 1848; died 1882)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceWisconsin Territorial Militia
RankMajor General

John William Boyd (September 15, 1811 – January 28, 1892) was an American businessman and politician. He served four sessions in the Wisconsin State Senate (1848, 1849, 1858, 1859) representing Walworth County.