Frank W. Boykin
Frank Boykin | |
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Boykin in 1953 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
| In office July 30, 1935 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | John McDuffie |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frank William Boykin February 21, 1885 Bladon Springs, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1969 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ocllo Gunn |
| Children | 5 |
Frank William Boykin Sr. (February 21, 1885 – March 12, 1969) served as a Democratic congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963. The son of sharecroppers, Boykin became the wealthiest man in Mobile, although his entrepreneurial practices led to several criminal investigations and prosecutions—both before his legislative service and as it ended.