Charles Brandon Boynton (1806–1883) was the first president of Howard University and also served as chaplain of the United States House of Representatives.
During his tenure as chaplain of the House of Representatives, Boynton was also the congregational minister of Washington's First Congregational Church, which, at the time, met in the House chamber.Religion and the Founding of the AMerican Republic
Boynton was the author of A History of the Navy During the Rebellion. The book is about the United States Navy during the American Civil War.
Sources Howard University list of presidents
list of house chaplains
External links Charles B. Boynton profile at House.gov