Walter Boyd was a state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Yazoo County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1874 and 1875.[1] J. G. Patterson was the other representative in the House from Yazoo County.[2] In 1875, Julius Allen wrote about a meeting with Boyd in Yazoo City and the armed whites making threats against Republicans and potential African American voters.[3]
Walter Boyd | |
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office 1874–1875 | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Politician |
See also
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edit- ^ "Walter Boyd – Against All Odds".
- ^ Representatives, Mississippi Legislature House of (June 28, 1874). "Journal" – via Google Books.
- ^ Senate, United States Congress (June 28, 1876). "Reports of Committees: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2nd Session" – via Google Books.
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