Sempronius Hamilton Boyd

Republican Representative of Missouri's 4th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

May 28, 1828 (66 years old)

Birthday

June 22, 1894

Death

Nineteenth-century American politician, lawyer, judge, and teacher.
Served in the United States House of Representatives for two non-consecutive terms.
Held the position of United States Minister to Siam.
Educated by private tutors and initially worked as a teacher in California during the Gold Rush.
Served as clerk of the court in Greene County, Missouri, before studying law and being admitted to the bar.
Elected mayor of Springfield, Missouri, in 1856.
Raised and commanded the 24th Missouri Infantry during the Civil War.
Chaired the Committee on Revisal and Unfinished Business in the House.
Involved in the Republican National Committee and participated in the 1864 Republican National Convention.
Presided over a notable trial involving Wild Bill Hickok.
Engaged in railroad development and operated a wagon factory after his congressional service.
Appointed as U.S. Minister and Consul General to Siam, serving until health issues forced his return to the U.S.
His estate was involved in a legal case regarding salary recovery after his diplomatic service.