Background
Boykin, Lester Ernest was born on February 21, 1882 in Lamar, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Franklin and Harriet (McLendon) Boykin.
Boykin, Lester Ernest was born on February 21, 1882 in Lamar, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Franklin and Harriet (McLendon) Boykin.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson College, 1905. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1908.
Secretary, United States Seantor A.C. (before Christ) Latimer, 1905-1908. Chief, division of highways laws and contracts, United States bureau of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture, 1908-1939. Solicitor United States Public Roads Administration, Federal Works Agency, 1939-1949.
Solicitor United States bureau of Public Roads, Department of Commerce, since July 1949.
Admitted South Carolina. bar, 1908, District of Columbia Bar, 1912.
Member Forest Hills Citizens Association, Georgetown University Alumni Association, South Carolina. State Society (Washington), American Association State Highway Officials, Federal Bar Association, Clemson Alumni Association, Police Boys.
Married Grace Marie Junod, October 1, 1921. Children: Lester Junod, June Elizabeth.