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]

George Everett Boysen
67th / 5th City Commission Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1935–1936
Preceded byHoward J. Clifford
Succeeded byHarold E. Bradshaw[1]
City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan
Personal details
BornMarch 15, 1890
Port Clinton, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1967(1967-03-22) (aged 77)
Genesee County, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKathryn Wadsworth
RelationsCharles and Caroline Boysen, parents

Early life

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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

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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 Mayor of Flint
1935–1936
Succeeded by

References

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  1. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ City of Flint, Michigan Charter 1974 Archived 2010-03-02 at the Wayback Machine.