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Louis Chester Boswell 1896–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Feb 1896

Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Death Date: 17 Jul 1968

Death Location: Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA

Father: William Boswell

Mother: Sarah Poates

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Taylor

Children(s): William Boswell, Alfred Sr, Delores Boswell

Louis Chester Boswell was born in 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, the child of William Boswell And Sarah W Poates. In 1900, Louis Chester Boswell resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. In 1910, Louis Chester Boswell resided in Precinct 4, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Louis Chester Boswell married Elizabeth Alice Taylor, and had children including Alfred Chester Boswell Sr, Delores Elizabeth Boswell, William Narman Boswell. Louis Chester Boswell passed away in 1968 in Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • Louis Chester Boswell was born in 1896 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, the child of William Boswell And Sarah W Poates.
  • In 1900, Louis Chester Boswell resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • In 1910, Louis Chester Boswell resided in Precinct 4, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Louis Chester Boswell married Elizabeth Alice Taylor, and had children including Alfred Chester Boswell Sr, Delores Elizabeth Boswell, William Narman Boswell.
  • Louis Chester Boswell passed away in 1968 in Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Boswell
1832–1918
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Sarah Poates
1859–1945
Birth Location: Caroline, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Taylor
1900–1971
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

William Boswell
1919–1969
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Alfred Sr
1918–2003
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Delores Boswell
1931–2006
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Louis Boswell's Ancestors

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Louis Boswell
1896–1968
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Parents
William Boswell
1832–1918
Virginia, USA
Sarah (W) Poates
1859–1945
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Lee) Poates
1828–1890
Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jane) Covington
1829–
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Covington
1778–1850
Mary Self
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Self
1776–1840
Sally Boulware
1775–1832

Louis Boswell's Descendants

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Louis (Chester) Boswell (07 Feb 1896–17 Jul 1968) m. Elizabeth (Alice) Taylor (Jan 1900–12 Nov 1971)
  1. 1. William (Narman) Boswell 1919–1969 m. Mary (Hunter) Holland 1921–2004
  2. 2. Alfred (Chester Boswell) Sr 1918–2003 m. Gladys (May) Amos 1922–2005
    1. 1. Alfred (Chester Boswell) Jr. 1947–2004
  3. 3. Delores (Elizabeth) Boswell 1931–2006 m. James (Tracy) Willis 1927–

Louis Boswell's Timeline

11 Records

1896
07 Feb 1896
Birth of Louis Chester Boswell in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Precinct 4, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 4, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 21
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1940
1940
Age 44
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 54
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1960
1960
Age 64
Louis Chester Boswell resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1968
17 Jul 1968
Age 72
Death of Louis Chester Boswell in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Feb 1896
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 007
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-206
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_207; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 107
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 2136; Page: 73; Enumeration District: 1-67

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: District of Columbia; Registration County: Washington

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T625_207; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-206

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia; Roll: m-t0627-00559; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-206

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 2136; Page: 73; Enumeration District: 1-67

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1968
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brentwood, Prince George's, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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