Boyce, William Waters, 1818-1890

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Attorney, state legislator, and U.S. Congressman and Confederate Congressman; born in Charleston, S.C.; practiced law in Winnsboro (Fairfield County, S.C.); in 1866, moved permanently to Washington, D.C., and practiced law until late 1880s; husband of Mary Elizabeth Pearson Boyce (1820-1908).

From the description of William Waters Boyce papers, 1846-1864. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 703168416

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creatorOf William Waters Boyce letter to L.P. Waldo, 1854 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Whaley, Mitchell & Clancy. Whaley, Mitchell & Clancy law firm records, 1853-1871, bulk 1866-1871. South Carolina Historical Society
creatorOf Boyce, William Waters, 1818-1890. William Waters Boyce papers, 1846-1864. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Boyce, Mary Elizabeth Pearson, 1820-1908. Diary, 1855 Sept. 28-1854 Nov. 2. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Shannon, William M. (William McCreight), 1822-1880. William McCreight Shannon papers, 1840-1874. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Gregg, Maxcy, 1814-1862. Maxcy Gregg papers, 1835-1888. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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associatedWith Boyce, Mary Elizabeth Pearson, 1820-1908. person
correspondedWith Della Torre, Peter, 1817-1864 person
associatedWith Gregg, Maxcy, 1814-1862. person
correspondedWith Johnston, N. E. person
correspondedWith Lanman, Charles, 1819-1895 person
associatedWith Shannon, William M. (William McCreight), 1822-1880. person
associatedWith United States. Congress corporateBody
correspondedWith Whaley, Mitchell & Clancy. corporateBody
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South Carolina
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Birth 1818-10-24

Death 1890-02-03

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