Background
Boykin, Garland Lester was born on June 25, 1900 in Russell, Texas, United States. Son of James A. and Lyda (Garland) Boykin.
Boykin, Garland Lester was born on June 25, 1900 in Russell, Texas, United States. Son of James A. and Lyda (Garland) Boykin.
Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry, Texas A. and M. College, 1922. Postgraduate Colorado State University, summers 1924-1926, Northwestern University, 1943-1944.
With Palma Soriano Sugar Company (Cuba), 1922-1923. High school teacher and coach, 1923-1927, manager Clarendon (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, 1927-1934. County agricultural agent, Texas, 1934-1937.
State agricultural agent, New Mexico, 1937-1942, director, then associate director agricultural extension, 1946-1952.
General manager Mimbres Valley Farmers Association, Deming, New Mexico, 1952-1958. Agricultural extension adviser United States Operations Mission, Manila, Philippine Islands, 1958, acting chief, agricultural division, to 1963.
Member ICAFAO Agricultural Economics Survey Team, Nigeria, 1960. Served from First lieutenant to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Mason, Rotarian. Home and office: Box 117, Mesilla Park, New Mexico 88047.
Married Lucy East. Matthews, September 2, 1924. Children: James L., Benjamin M., William East., Martha East. (Mistress Jordan Wolle).