John K. Boies

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

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.

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.

Death

Boies died on August 21, 1891, in Washington, D.C.