George E. Boysen Explained

George Everett Boysen
Order:67th / 5th City Commission
Office:Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
Term Start:1935
Term End:1936
Predecessor:Howard J. Clifford
Successor:Harold E. Bradshaw[1]
Office2:City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan
Birth Date:March 15, 1890
Birth Place:Port Clinton, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Genesee County, Michigan, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Kathryn Wadsworth
Relations:Charles and Caroline Boysen, parents

George Everett Boysen (March 15, 1890  - March 22, 1967) was a Michigan politician.[1] He was employed for 24 years with the Buick Motor Company. He was a member of the Freemasons and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.[2]

Early life

Boysen was born to Charles and Caroline Boysen on March 15, 1890, in Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio. On June 18, 1913, he married Kathryn Wadsworth.[2]

Political life

In 1932 Boysen ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 6th District and again in 1936.[2] The Flint City Commission select him as mayor in 1935 for a single year.[2] [3] In 1938 he was a candidate for Michigan state senate 13th District.[2]

References

  1. Web site: List of Flint City Mayors . 2009-02-09 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
  2. Web site: Index to Politicians: Boyles to Bradburn -- Boysen, George Everett Entry . 2009-03-19 . Political Graveyards.com . Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum .
  3. http://www.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/Michigan/flint_mi/particharter/cityofflintmicharter City of Flint, Michigan Charter 1974