John Covert Boyd

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John Covert Boyd
Born	December 24, 1850 South Carolina, United States
Died	July 7, 1924 Washington, D.C., United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Surgeon, Professor
Known for	Co-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

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

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

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

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.

See Also

• Kappa Sigma
• University of Virginia
• University of the City of New York