Frank S. Giles

Who was Frank S. Giles?

Frank S. Giles, Jr. was a politician who was a Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and the Public Safety Commissioner of Massachusetts.

Giles was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Essex District from 1947 to 1961. He was named House Minority Leader in 1957. Giles was also a Methuen town meeting member for 22 years and a member of the Methuen school committee for six years, five as chairman. In 1960, Giles ran for Governor of Massachusetts. He lost the convention nomination to John A. Volpe and did not run in the primary. Giles was appointed Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner by Volpe on July 20, 1961.

On March 26, 1964, Giles was indicted on charges of conspiracy, larceny, aiding and abetting in making false reports, and conflict of interest. As a result he was suspended from his job as Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner. Giles was found guilty of perjury on February 18, 1965. His conviction was set aside on June 22, 1967.