John Covert Boyd

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John Covert Boyd
BornDecember 24, 1850
DiedJuly 7, 1924
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSurgeon, Professor
Known forCo-founder of Kappa Sigma fraternity


John Covert Boyd (December 24, 1850 – July 7, 1924) was an American surgeon and professor who is best known as one of the founding members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

John Covert Boyd was born in South Carolina on December 24, 1850. He pursued his early education in local schools before attending the University of Virginia, where he studied medicine. Boyd graduated with a degree in medicine and later continued his studies at the University of the City of New York (now known as New York University).

Career[edit | edit source]

Boyd began his medical career as a surgeon and quickly gained a reputation for his skills. He served as a professor of medicine at the University of Virginia, where he influenced many students with his knowledge and dedication to the field of medicine.

Kappa Sigma Fraternity[edit | edit source]

In 1869, while still a student at the University of Virginia, Boyd co-founded the Kappa Sigma fraternity along with William Grigsby McCormick, George Miles Arnold, Edmund Law Rogers Jr., and Frank Courtney Nicodemus. The fraternity was established to promote fellowship, leadership, scholarship, and service among its members. Boyd's contributions to the fraternity were significant, and he played a crucial role in its early development and expansion.

Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]

After a distinguished career in medicine and education, Boyd continued to be involved in various professional and social organizations. He passed away on July 7, 1924, in Washington, D.C. His legacy lives on through the Kappa Sigma fraternity, which remains one of the largest and most active fraternities in the United States.

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