Albert Orlando Boschen (June 25, 1873 – August 15, 1957) was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.[1]
Albert O. Boschen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City | |
| In office January 10, 1934 – January 13, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Elben C. Folkes |
| Succeeded by | George E. Allen Jr. |
| In office January 9, 1924 – January 11, 1928 | |
| Preceded by | J. Fulmer Bright |
| Succeeded by | S. S. P. Patteson |
| In office January 9, 1918 – January 11, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Graham B. Hobson |
| Succeeded by | J. Fulmer Bright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Orlando Boschen June 25, 1873 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1957 (aged 84) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ivy Longworth |
| Alma mater | Richmond College |
Born in Richmond, Virginia, Boschen was educated at Benedictine High School and the University of Richmond. After working in his father's shoe business, he enrolled in the T. C. Williams School of Law, after which he began a law practice in 1898. He first ventured into politics in 1900 as a member of the Democratic Committee in Richmond.[2]
Boschen acted with a stock theater company and in amateur dramatic productions. He also directed the Virginia Historical Pageant and Samis Grotto.[2]
References
edit- ^ Dodson, E. Griffith (1939). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919–1939: Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ a b "Albert O. Boschen, 84, Richmond Attorney, Dies". The Times Dispatch. Virginia, Richmond. August 16, 1957. p. 7. Retrieved August 2, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
edit- Albert O. Boschen at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
- Albert O. Boschen at Find a Grave
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