John K. Boies

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

John K. Boies
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 1, 1875 – December 31, 1876
Preceded byCharles E. Mickley
Succeeded byRoland B. C. Newcomb
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 8th district
In office
January 1, 1869 – December 31, 1870
Preceded byCharles Croswell
Succeeded byJames P. Cawley
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Lenawee County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1865 – December 31, 1868
Preceded byNoah K. Green
Succeeded byCharles A. Jewell
Personal details
Born(1828-12-06)December 6, 1828
Blandford, Massachusetts
DiedAugust 21, 1891(1891-08-21) (aged 62)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyRepublican

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.[1][2]

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.[1]

Death

Boies died on August 21, 1891 in Washington, D.C.[1] Boies was interred at Maple Grove Cemetery in Hudson.[2]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - John K. Boies". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
  2. "John K. Boies Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 18, 2020.


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