The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-25
Especial 10 The Times pi,patch.1


NORFOLK. VA, April 24.-Hon.
Richard Elliott 9oykin, Judge OF the
Twenty eighth Judicial Circuit, and one
of the best known men in Tidewater
Virginia, died this morning at st. Chris
tophcr's Hospital after prolonged ILL.,
ness. Death resulted from complica-
ton of diseases.
The body was taken this afternoon to
the home OF Judge Boykin In Smith
field, and the funeral will take place
from Christ Church there tomorrow at
IL o'clock. The Rev. r. S. Carter Will
conduct the service. and the interment
will be made In Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Judge Boyki1 had been in bad health
i'll for several weeks, during which
two surgical operations were performed.
An attack OF pneumonia was followed
by pleursy. and his lungs were Ia
tally affected.
A Widely known Man.
Judge Boykin. who was fifty-six
years old, was one OF the most widely
known men in Underwater Virginia. AT
the time OF his death he presided over
the Circuit Courts OF Isle OF Wight and
Princess Anne counties and Portsmouth
city, which position he had filled for
about two years. He had occupied the
bench since the>creation OF this circuit.
Up to his elevation to the judgeship
Colonel Boykin had been Common
wealths attorney of Isle OF wight
county since early manhood. He hlied
this office throughout the continuance
OF his legislative career. during winch
he was member OF the House from Isle
Of Wight county and state Senator TOT
eighteen years from the district com
posed of Isle of Wight, Nansemond and
Southampton.
During the memorable Shands-Boy-
kin frht the Democratic district con-
yention was rent With confusion ana
disorder and resulted in dual nomtna-
lions. Colonel Boykin was declared
the Democratic nominee by the high
eat PARTY authorities. and bitter
fight followed Colonel Boykin car
ried Isle OF Wight and Nansemond.
hut did not overcome Shands's lead In
southampton, and the latter was elect
ed by 912 majority.
This was the only defeat OF conse-
uuence that Judge Boykin ever sur
fercd during a lifelong career IN
politics.
Higl, Rank rs Lawyer.
AS a lawyer Colonel Boykin was re-
rarded as one of the most brilliant
advocates in Underwater. One of the
most widely known criminal cases. the
prosecution Of which he conducted. was
the Andrew Carter Gilligan murder
trial at Isle OF Wight Courthouse ten
years ago. Associated with him was
William s. Holland. Of Windsor and
among the defense lawyers was Judge
Drury A. Hinton, OF Petersburg.
Judge Boykin's title OF colonel was
earned by his service on the staff Of
C.oyorpor O'Eerrall
His Family.
Judge Boykin is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Minnie Wilson. Of
Surry county; one daughter. Miss Min
ME Pegram Boykin, land two sons
Richard Pegram and Nathaniel Young
Boykin. He also leaves one brother,
| Or. A. r. Boykin. and two sisters
Mrs. DR.. Lee. Of Norm Carolina. and
Miss Mary Boykin. of Smithfeld
The passing of Judge Boykin means
| a distinct loss to this section and
State. His was a strong personality.
In politics he was valiant foo or a
loyal friend. He fought on high
planes, but he was as uncompromlsing
as he was lofty in iueaIs; as devoted
to his friends as he was patriotic to
| his country-a much beloved states
man, jurist and Virginia gentleman.
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