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William Henry Boswell

Birth	:	18 May 1873 Stark County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	29 Aug 1956 Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6250000, -93.9475021
Plot	:	Section 5n, Lot 1416, Space 3
Description	:	William H. Boswell was born near Bradford, Ill., May 18, 1873. He moved to Harrison county, Missouri, when he was a small boy. He chose farming as his life's work, and for many years farmed in that community. He was married to Susie Flannagan Aug. 15, 1899. Nine children were born to this union. His wife died following the birth of their last child, March 28, 1916. With only the help of his older children, he kept his family together, with the exception of the baby, which was cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snethen until 1928, when... Read More	William H. Boswell was born near Bradford, Ill., May 18, 1873. He moved to Harrison county, Missouri, when he was a small boy. He chose farming as his life's work, and for many years farmed in that community. He was married to Susie Flannagan Aug. 15, 1899. Nine children were born to this union. His wife died following the birth of their last child, March 28, 1916. With only the help of his older children, he kept his family together, with the exception of the baby, which was cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snethen until 1928, when he was reunited with his father and brothers and sisters. After all but the youngest child were grown, William married Frances Eden, on March 10, 1927. Following their marriage they moved to a farm near Lone Tree, Iowa, later moving back to Missouri. Mrs. Boswell passed away in 1945. Since then, he has made his home with his children. William Boswell was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was baptized by Albert Loving. He was faithful to his covenant. His health has failed in the last few years. He became seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Roy Barth, only four days before his death. He passed away at the Decatur county hospital Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1956, at 6 p.m., at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 11 days. Those left to mourn are nine children and their companions. His six sons are Roy and Rufus, of Lamoni; Norm, Alfred, Melvin and William, all of Davis City, Iowa. The three daughters are Mrs. Mae Barth, Blythedale, Mo.; Mrs. Alice Chown, Lamoni; and Mrs. Roma Stock, Iowa City, Iowa. Twenty-nine grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters are also left. He was a devoted father to his children, and will be greatly missed by them and all his neighbors and friends who knew him. Funeral services were held at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Aug 31, 1956, in charge of Elder Jerry C. Runkle, assisted by Elder Willard Moon. Interment was at Rose Hill cemetery at Lamoni. Source: The Lamoni Chronicle, Thursday, Sept. 6, 1956 MOTHER: Sarah Ann Boswell FATHER: Ananias Snethen b. 10 Apr 1859 d. 19 Mar 1874 1st WIFE: Mary Susan Flanagan m. 15 Aug 1899, Harrison County, MO CHILDREN: 1. Hosea LeRoy Boswell m. Elva Deane Osborn 2. Anna May Boswell m. Roy C. Barth 3. Norman Benjamin Boswell m. Vera Mae Jones m. Marjorie Pauline McDaniel 4. John Alfred Boswell m. Iva Belle Rhodes 5. Melvin Francis Boswell m. Margaret O'Connor 6. Rufus Roscoe Boswell m. Vava Ruth Hatcher 7. Alice Carol Boswell m. Verle Richard Chown 8. Roma Gertrude Boswell m. Albert Lee Stock m. Lloyd Freeman Burr 9. William Paul Boswell m. Lois McDaniel 2nd WIFE: Frances Lillian Gould m. 1925 FURTHER INFORMATION: 1. In the 1880 census, William was listed as a boarder in the home of John Henry and Christina Cuntine Jordan Snethen, parents of Ananias Snethen (William's father?). 2. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: William Henry Boswell Race: White Birth Date: 18 May 1873 Street address: #1 Residence Place: Harrison, Missouri, USA Physical Build: Medium Height: Medium Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue Source Citation: Registration State: Missouri; Registration County: Harrison; Roll: 1683216 Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. 3. 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Will H Boswell Age in 1910: 37 Birth Year: abt 1873 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1910: Clay, Harrison, Missouri Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Susie Boswell Father's Birthplace: Illinois Mother's Birthplace: Illinois Native Tongue: English Occupation: Farmer Industry: Home Farm Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account Home Owned or Rented: Own Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged Farm or House: Farm Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Years Married: 10 Out of Work: N Number of weeks out of work: No Household Members: Name Age Will H Boswell 37 Susie Boswell 27 Roy Boswell 10 May Boswell 8 Norm Boswell 7 Alfred Boswell 5 Melvin Boswell 3 Rufus Boswell 1 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Clay, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T624_778; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0097; FHL microfilm: 1374791

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William Henry Boswell's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA.
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William Henry Boswell death on 29 Aug 1956 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6250000
Longitude: -93.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Susan “Susie” Flanagan Boswell

(1881 - 1916)

Frances Lillian Gould Eden

(1866 - 1947)

Siblings

Alice D. Jordan Cowan

(1878 - 1912)

Lola Matilda Jordan Mincer

(1889 - 1983)

Eva Cleo Jordan Ginger

(1897 - 1958)

Children

Hosea LeRoy “Roy” Boswell

(1900 - 1973)

Norman Benjamin “Norm” Boswell

(1903 - 1966)

John Alfred “Alfred” Boswell

(1905 - 1980)

Melvin Francis “Doc” Boswell Sr.

(1907 - 1989)

Rufus Roscoe Boswell

(1909 - 1987)

Alice Clara Boswell Chown

(1911 - 1978)

William Paul Boswell

(1916 - 1995)

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