Thomas Jefferson Boyd papers, 1805-1939 (bulk 1819-1869).

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Thomas Jefferson Boyd papers, 1805-1939 (bulk 1819-1869).

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The Thomas Jefferson Boyd papers are comprised of correspondence, legal documents, financial records, and personal papers concerning Boyd's legal practice, public service, personal business, and family life in Wytheville, Va. The correspondence consists mostly of letters received by Boyd regarding legal and personal matters, as well as his work in the Virginia House of Delegates and the Board of Public Works, especially on the subject of railroads and internal improvements. The legal documents pertain to Boyd's cases in his partnership with David McComas. The financial documents contain receipts and tax documents for Boyd's personal business. The personal papers consist of Boyd's school work at the University of Virginia and his notes for political speeches.

3.25 linear ft.

Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Boyd, David French, 1834-1899

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David French Boyd (1834-1899) was an officer in the Confederate Army who for a time was a prisoner of war on a Union boat moored in Alexandria, La. After the war, Boyd was instrumental in the founding of Lousiana State University. From the guide to the David French Boyd Letter, ., 1864, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.) Boyd graduated from the University of Virginia in 1856, and later served in the Confederate Army. From ...

Boyd, Thomas Duckett, 1854-1932

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Thomas Duckett Boyd, younger brother of David French Boyd, was born on Jan. 20, 1854 to Minerva French and Thomas Jefferson Boyd of Wytheville, Virginia. He received his formal education at Louisiana State University, graduating in 1872 with a master of arts degree. He married Annie Fuqua, sister of Governor Henry Fuqua, March 1882. He participated in civic, religious and professional organizations including American Legion, and was instrumental in the formation of the Louisiana Edu...

French, James H.

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Boyd, Minerva French, 1816-1890.

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Boyd, Thomas Jefferson, 1804-1893

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Thomas Jefferson Boyd was born on June 15, 1804, in Albemarle County, Va. He received a law degree from the University of Virginia in July 1828 and practiced law briefly in Charlottesville, then in Wytheville, Va. He married Minerva French in 1833 with whom he would have ten children. Both their eldest child, David French Boyd (1834-1899), and their ninth child, Thomas Duckett Boyd (1854-1932), served as presidents of Louisiana State University. Thomas Jefferson Boyd became a trustee of the town...