William Waters Boyce

William Waters Boyce
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 (1818-10-24)October 24, 1818
Charleston, South Carolina
Died February 3, 1890(1890-02-03) (aged 71)
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 184647. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 185360.

He was a representative from South Carolina in the Provisional Confederate Congress, the First Confederate Congress and the Second Confederate Congress from 186165. He resumed his law practice after the war.

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