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George E. Boysen

American politician (1890–1967)

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, Ohio, U.S.
Died	March 22, 1967(1967-03-22) (aged 77) Genesee County, Michigan, U.S.
Political 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]

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

References

^ ^a ^b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Index to Politicians: Boyles to Bradburn -- Boysen, George Everett Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
^ City of Flint, Michigan Charter 1974 Archived 2010-03-02 at the Wayback Machine.