William Waters Boyce
William Waters Boyce | |
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Member of the C.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district | |
In office February 18, 1862 – March 18, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the C.S. Congress from South Carolina | |
In office February 8, 1861 – February 17, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – December 21, 1860 | |
Preceded by | William Aiken |
Succeeded by |
Position abolished George Dargan (1883) |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1846–1847 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Charleston, South Carolina | October 24, 1818
Died | February 3, 1890 71) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater |
South Carolina College University of Virginia |
Occupation | Lawyer |
William Waters Boyce (October 24, 1818 – February 3, 1890) was an attorney, South Carolina state politician, and a U.S. Congressman. He was also a prominent Confederate States of America politician during the American Civil War.
Early life and education
Boyce was born in Charleston, South Carolina and attended South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) and the University of Virginia. He was admitted to the bar in 1839.
Career
Boyce served in the state House of Representatives from 1846–47. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1853–60.
He was a representative from South Carolina in the Provisional Confederate Congress, the First Confederate Congress and the Second Confederate Congress from 1861–65. He resumed his law practice after the war.
References
- United States Congress. "William Waters Boyce (id: B000713)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.