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William F Boswell 1891–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1891

Birth Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 12 Sep 1949

Death Location: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA

Father: James Baugh

Mother: Anna Murphy

Spouse(s): Dollie Baker

Children(s): Robert Boswell, Kathryn Curtis, William Boswell, Ruth Boswell, Hellen Boswell

The story of William F Boswell began in 1891 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA. In 1900, William F Boswell resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA. In 1910, William F Boswell resided in Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois, USA. William F Boswell married Dollie Jane Baker, and had children including Hellen May Boswell, Kathryn Lucille Curtis, Robert F Boswell, Ruth Margaret Boswell, William Harrison Boswell. William F Boswell passed away in 1949 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William F Boswell began in 1891 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, William F Boswell resided in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, William F Boswell resided in Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois, USA.
  • William F Boswell married Dollie Jane Baker, and had children including Hellen May Boswell, Kathryn Lucille Curtis, Robert F Boswell, Ruth Margaret Boswell, William Harrison Boswell.
  • William F Boswell passed away in 1949 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Baugh
1875–1936
Birth Location: Mt Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
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Anna Murphy
1870–1927
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Dollie Baker
1894–1972
Birth Location: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois
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Children(s)

Robert Boswell
1912–1969
Birth Location: Indiana
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Kathryn Curtis
1924–2015
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
KC
William Boswell
1918–1984
Birth Location: Terre Haute City, Vigo, Indiana
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Ruth Boswell
1922–1991
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
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Hellen Boswell
1915–2001
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
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William Boswell's Ancestors

Self
William Boswell
1891–1949
Birth Place: Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
Parents
James H Baugh
1875–1936
Mt Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Anna Murphy
1870–1927
Jefferson County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Erastus (Downing) Baugh
1834–1919
Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, United States
Eliza Kyler
1838–1876
Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Timothy (L) Boswell
1830–1894
Tennessee
Catharine Boswell
1849–1934
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
John Baugh
1808–1881
Elizabeth (243)
1809–1890
William Taylor
1812–1843
Mary Taylor
1811–1860
James BOSWELL
1784–1850
Jane Baswell
1787–1816
Thomas Ross
1822–1864
Elizabeth Angle
1830–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Baugh
1776–1854
Mary Downing
1779–1851
Azariah Bruce
1776–1854
Martha Keeling
1778–1853
Foushee Taylor
1785–1842
Mary Warren
1787–1843
William Scott
1785–1855
Constance Green
1789–
Samuel Sr
1754–1850
Mary McNeil
1798–1836
Joseph Buck
1752–1803
Ruth Dalen
1763–1827
Isaac Ross
1793–1860
Sarah Essery
1796–1882
Joseph Ross
1798–1854
Anna Eubanks
1803–1842

William Boswell's Descendants

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William (F) Boswell (10 Apr 1891–12 Sep 1949) m. Dollie (Jane) Baker (25 Jun 1894–04 Mar 1972)
  1. 1. Robert (F) Boswell 1912–1969 m. Evelyn (Louise) Roman 1920–1990
    1. 1. Alice (Ann) Matherly 1946–2022 m. Joe (Franklin Matherly) Jr 1942–2009
  2. 2. Kathryn (Lucille) Curtis 1924–2015 m. Willard (Booker Fuller) Sr 1923–1992 m. Robert Curtis 1923–1984
  3. 3. William (Harrison) Boswell 1918–1984 m. Mary Ellinger 1919–2012 m. Virginia (Mae) Hastings 1917–2004
    1. 1. William (H) Boswell 1943–2011
    2. 2. Linda (J.) Shipley 1940–2011 m. William (Thomas) Shipley 1940–1995
  4. 4. Ruth (Margaret) Boswell 1922–1991 m. Clyde (Denver Dardeen) Sr 1910–1999
    1. 1. Judith (Ruth Dardeen) Hartman 1947–1996 m. Jackie (Duane) Hartman 1934–2017
  5. 5. Hellen (May) Boswell 1915–2001 m. Solen (E.) Bell 1911–1977

William Boswell's Timeline

13 Records

1891
10 Apr 1891
Birth of William F Boswell in Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
William F Boswell resided here in Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
William F Boswell resided here in Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 26
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 29
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1922
1922
Age 31
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 44
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
1936
1936
Age 45
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1939
1939
Age 48
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 49
William F Boswell resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
William F Boswell resided here in Vigo, Indiana, USA
Vigo, Indiana, USA
1949
12 Sep 1949
Age 58
Death of William F Boswell in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1891
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Indiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623285; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T625_468; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 22
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 635; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 62.0; FHL microfilm: 2340370
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vigo; Roll: 1653195; Draft Board: 1
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240354
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1374348
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Illinois, County Marriages
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: 354; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240354
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion Ward 3, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: T624_335; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0169; FHL microfilm: 1374348

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vigo; Roll: 1653195; Draft Board: 1
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Terre Haute Ward 2, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T625_468; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 123; Image: 22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 635; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 62.0; FHL microfilm: 2340370

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-11

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 84-11

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Indiana, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 623285; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1949
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William Franklin Boswell 12 Sep 1949

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 464 South Tnir
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1949
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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