12 Facts About Alexander Boarman

Alexander "Aleck" Boarman was a United States representative from Louisiana and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.

Alexander Boarman attended the common schools of Shreveport and Kentucky Military Institute in Franklin, Kentucky, graduated from Kentucky University in 1860 and read law in 1860.

Alexander Boarman was promoted to the rank of captain and served throughout the war.

Alexander Boarman entered private practice in Shreveport from 1866 to 1868.

Alexander Boarman was the Mayor of Shreveport from May 7,1866 to August 8,1867.

Alexander Boarman was city attorney for Shreveport from 1868 to 1872.

Alexander Boarman was an unsuccessful candidate for election as Secretary of State of Louisiana in 1872.

Alexander Boarman served as the acting assistant Adjutant-General in the Battle of Winchester.

Alexander Boarman was elected as a Liberal Republican from Louisiana's 4th congressional district to the United States House of Representatives of the 42nd United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative-elect James McCleery and served from December 3,1872, to March 3,1873.

Alexander Boarman was a Judge of the Louisiana District Court for the Tenth Judicial District from 1877 to 1881.

Alexander Boarman was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 18,1881, and received his commission the same day.

Alexander Boarman's service terminated on August 30,1916, due to his death while on a visit in Loon Lake, Franklin County, New York.