George E. Boysen

George Everett Boysen
67th / 5th City Commission Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1935–1936
Preceded by Howard J. Clifford
Succeeded by Harold E. Bradshaw[1]
City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan
Personal details
Born March 15, 1890
Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio
Died March 22, 1967(1967-03-22) (aged 77)
Genesee County, Michigan
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Kathryn Wadsworth
Relations Charles and Caroline Boysen, parents
Religion Methodist

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]

Political offices
Preceded by
Howard J. Clifford
Mayor of Flint
1935–1936
Succeeded by
Harold E. Bradshaw

References

  1. 1 2 "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Index to Politicians: Boyles to Bradburn -- Boysen, George Everett Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
  3. City of Flint, Michigan Charter 1974.


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