Joseph C. Boyd
American soldier and politician
Intro | American soldier and politician | |
A.K.A. | Joseph Coffin Boyd | |
A.K.A. | Joseph Coffin Boyd | |
Places | United States of America | |
was | Politician Soldier | |
Work field | Military Politics | |
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Birth | 23 July 1760, Newbury | |
Death | 12 May 1823Portland (aged 62 years) |
Joseph Coffin Boyd (July 23, 1760 - May 12, 1823) was an American soldier and politician. He served as the first Maine State Treasurer from 1820-1822. He served as paymaster for the United States during the War of 1812.
Joseph Coffin Boyd was born one of nine children to James Boyd and Susannah Coffin. His father was the son of Robert Boyd, the fourth son of the 1st Earl of Kilmarnock.