Albert O. Boschen

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 byElben C. Folkes
Succeeded byGeorge E. Allen Jr.
In office
January 9, 1924  January 11, 1928
Preceded byJ. Fulmer Bright
Succeeded byS. S. P. Patteson
In office
January 9, 1918  January 11, 1922
Preceded byGraham B. Hobson
Succeeded byJ. Fulmer Bright
Personal details
Born
Albert Orlando Boschen

(1873-06-25)June 25, 1873
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 1957(1957-08-15) (aged 84)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseIvy Longworth
Alma materRichmond 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

  1. Dodson, E. Griffith (1939). The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 1919–1939: Register. Richmond: Virginia State Library. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. "Albert O. Boschen, 84, Richmond Attorney, Dies". The Times Dispatch. Virginia, Richmond. August 16, 1957. p. 7. Retrieved August 2, 2020 via Newspapers.com.


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