William W. Boardman (Massachusetts) Explained

William W. Boardman
Birth Date:1771
Birth Place:Lynn, Massachusetts
Death Date:November 7, 1847 (aged 76)
Death Place:Saugus, Massachusetts
Nationality:American
Occupation:Cordwainer
Party:Democratic Party
Spouse:Julia Davis (1825–1831; her death)
Sabrina Brown (1833–1847; his death)
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Saugus
Term Start:1837
Term End:1838
Predecessor:Joseph Cheever
Successor:Charles Sweetser
Title2:Saugus Town Clerk
Term Start2:1834
Term End2:1841
Predecessor2:Issac Childs
Successor2:Benjamin F. Newhall

William W. Boardman (1771–1847) was an American cordwainer and politician who held office in Saugus, Massachusetts.

Boardman was born in 1771 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Samuel and Abigail Boardman. He ran a shoe shop in an old school house adjacent to his home.[1] He held numerous political offices in Saugus, including Selectman, Town Clerk (1834–1841), and State Representative (1837–1838).[2] He was a member of the Democratic Party.[3] He was married to Julia Davis from 1825 until her death in 1831 and Sabrina Brown from January 1, 1833 until his death on November 7, 1847. He was predeceased by one son, Arthur L. Boardman (1840–1845), from his second marriage.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Huard . D. Hamilton . History of Essex County, Massachusetts . 1888 . J. W. Lewis & Co. . Philadelphia . 419 . 25 April 2022.
  2. Book: Lewis. Alonzo. Newhall. James R.. History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant. 1629. 1890. George C. Herbert. 26 April 2022. 588.
  3. The Fugitive Slave Law: Speech of Hon. Robert Rantoul, Jr. of Beverly, Mass., Delivered Before The Grand Mass Convention of the Democratic Voters of The Second Congressional District of Massachusetts . 26 April 2022 . Robert Jr . Rantoul . 1851 .
  4. Book: Vital records of Saugus, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849 . 1907 . The Essex Institute . Salem, Massachusetts . 26 April 2022.