James P. Boyd (March 3, 1826 – April 12, 1890)[1] was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
He represented Prescott in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.
He was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1826 and came to Canada West in 1847, settling at Vankleek Hill.
Boyd defeated Thomas McGee for the seat in the provincial assembly in 1867.
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