Background
Boyd, John Parker was born on December 21, 1764 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Susanna Boyd. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1784, advanced to rank of Lieutenant.
Boyd, John Parker was born on December 21, 1764 in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James and Susanna Boyd. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1784, advanced to rank of Lieutenant.
Ensign United States Navy, 1784, advanced to rank of Lieutenant. General at outbreak of War of 1812, served on Canadian border.