| William W. Boardman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Saugus | |
| In office 1837–1838 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cheever |
| Succeeded by | Charles Sweetser |
| Saugus Town Clerk | |
| In office 1834–1841 | |
| Preceded by | Issac Childs |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Newhall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1771 Lynn, Massachusetts |
| Died | November 7, 1847 (aged 76) Saugus, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Davis (1825–1831; her death) Sabrina Brown (1833–1847; his death) |
| Occupation | Cordwainer |
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. He held numerous political offices in Saugus, including Selectman, Town Clerk (1834–1841), and State Representative (1837–1838). He was a member of the Democratic Party. 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.
References
- ^ Vital records of Saugus, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849. Salem, Massachusetts: The Essex Institute. 1907. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- Huard, D. Hamilton, ed. (1888). History of Essex County, Massachusetts. Philadelphia: J. W. Lewis & Co. p. 419. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- Lewis, Alonzo; Newhall, James R. (1890). History of Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts, including Lynnfield, Saugus, Swampscott, and Nahant. 1629. George C. Herbert. p. 588. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- Rantoul, Robert Jr (1851). 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 (Speech). Retrieved 26 April 2022.