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Alfred Bosworth

Male 1773 - 1861  (88 years)


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  1. 1.  Alfred Bosworth was born 25 Feb 1773, Windham County, Connecticut; died 11 Jul 1861, West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois; was buried Dundee Township Cemetery West, West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois.

    Alfred married Olive Child 1798. Olive (daughter of Increase Child and Oliver Pease) was born 11 Mar 1775, amenia, Dutchess County, New York; died 21 Jul 1843, West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois; was buried Dundee Township Cemetery West, West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Increase Child Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1812, Greenfield, Seneca County, New York; died 14 Jan 1888; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Increase Child BosworthIncrease Child Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 1 Apr 1812, Greenfield, Seneca County, New York; died 14 Jan 1888; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    BOSWORTH INCREASE C President of the First National Bank Elgin born in Greenfield Co NY April 2 1812 came Illinois in 1830 remaining in two years and locating at Dundee 1838 in 1867 he removed to Elgin his present home owns 450 acres land valued at $30 00 1 served as Supervisor of Dundee Tp for two years and same term in Elgin Tp Mr B Resident Trustee of the Northern Illinois Hospital tor the Insane at Elgin and one of the Directors of the Academy he is also connected the Chicago University and Seminary being on the Board of Trustees of both institutions Rep Bapt married in December 1844 to Ann daughter of Dr Root formerly Elgin deceased four children Alfred William E Abbie L and Henry I



    INCREASE C. BOSWORTH (deceased), merchant and banker, Elgin, Ill., born April 2, 1812, in Saratoga County, N.Y., came west to Chicago in 1838, but, remaining there only a short time, removed to Dundee where he started a general store. There he was in business until 1867, when he removed to Elgin and continued in the same line until 1875, when he turned his attention to banking interests. The following year he bought an interest in the First National Bank of Elgin, became its President, and held that position during the remainder of his life. His investments were extensive in and around Elgin, and he was largely interested in a number of important enterprises. As a public-spirited citizen he was always ready to serve in any useful capacity. For years he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Northern Hospital for the Insane; was on the Board of Trustees of the University of Chicago; served as an Alderman and Supervisor in Elgin, and, prior to 1875, had been Vice-President of the Home National Bank. Mr. Bosworth was married in 1844 to Miss Mary Ann Root, of Elgin, and died Jan. 12, 1888, in his own home.

    Increase married Mary Ann Root 1844. Mary was born 4 Jun 1814, Seneca County, New York; died 7 Aug 1896; was buried 9 Aug 1896, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Alfred Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Apr 1846, Dundee, Illinois; died 29 Apr 1930, Elgin St Hospital, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 3 May 1930, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 4. William Eugene Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1848, Illinois; died 30 Oct 1903; was buried 2 Nov 1903, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 5. Abbie Lucinda Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jun 1851, Illinois; died 17 May 1925; was buried 19 May 1925, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 6. Henry Increase Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1854, Dundee, Illinois; died 19 Mar 1933, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 21 Mar 1933, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Alfred BosworthAlfred Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 4 Apr 1846, Dundee, Illinois; died 29 Apr 1930, Elgin St Hospital, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 3 May 1930, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 744 Highland Ave, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; Alfred Bosworth house
    • Census: 1920, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

    Notes:

    DAR ID Number 28402

    ALFRED BOSWORTH, banker, Elgin, Ill., born April 1, 1846, at Dundee, Ill., son of I. C. and Mary (Root) Bosworth, received his education in the Dundee schools and from the old University of Chicago, from which he was graduated in 1866 and is now one of its Trustees. The following year he was made a partner with his father and George M. Peck in a large mercantile enterprise at Elgin, with which he remained connected until 1875, when he engaged in banking as a member of the firm of Bosworth, Carpenter & Co. The year following he bought a controlling interest in the First National Bank, became its cashier, and took active management of its affairs, a position he has since retained. For one term he has been Treasurer of the city of Elgin, and is highly regarded by the business men and the public generally. He was married in 1873 to Miss Eleanora M. Wheeler, of Bradsborough, Vt.

    Alfred married Eleanora Maria Wheeler 10 Sep 1872, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois. Eleanora (daughter of Lucius Russel Wheeler and Sarah (Lurith) Roberts) was born 4 May 1849, New York, New York; died 7 Mar 1944, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Mar 1944, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Edith Eleanora Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1873, Elgin, Illinois; died 21 Nov 1964; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 8. Neil E. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 May 1878, Illinois; died 28 Dec 1943, St. Helena, Napa County, California; was buried 3 Jan 1944, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 9. Louise Marian Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jul 1881, Illinois; died 6 Aug 1982, Connecticut; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 10. Roland Increase Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1883, Elgin, Illinois; died 28 Jun 1977; was buried 1 Jul 1977, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    5. 11. Winifred Sarah Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1885, Elgin, Illinois; died 16 Aug 1972; was buried 23 Aug 1972, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    6. 12. Dorothy Helen Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1890, Illinois; died 5 Mar 1989.

  2. 4.  William Eugene BosworthWilliam Eugene Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 5 Oct 1848, Illinois; died 30 Oct 1903; was buried 2 Nov 1903, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    WILLIAM E. BOSWORTH (deceased), for merchant, Elgin, was born in Dundee, Ill., Oct. 5, 1848, was a student of the Dundee local schools, and a graduate of the old University of Chicago in 1869. The same year he became a member of the firm of Bosworth Brothers & Peck, a noted dry-goods house, which, by the retirement of Alfred Bosworth in 1874, became Bosworth & Peck. In 1881 Mr. Peck retired, leaving the entire business in the hands of Mr. Bosworth, who built up a large and growing trade in dry-goods and carpets. In June, 1902, he sold out to Cohen Brothers and retired from business. Mr. Bosworth was largely interested in farm lands, and owned a number of fine farms in association with his brothers. In the '80s he was a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Chicago, and at the time of his death was a member of the Board of Trustees of Elgin Academy and of the School Board of Elgin. From his University days he maintained his connection with the Phi Kappa Psi Society. He was a deacon in the Baptist Church for more than twenty years. He was married, May 12, 1874, to Miss Ida L. Woodruff, daughter of Cyrus H. Woodruff, of Elgin. His death occurred 0ct. 30, 1903.

    William married Ida Louise Woodruff 12 May 1874. Ida (daughter of Cyrus H. Woodruff and Louisa C. Sprague) was born 25 Nov 1852, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts; died 27 Jun 1944, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 29 Jun 1944, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Cyrus I. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1875, Illinois.
    2. 14. Charles E. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jan 1878, Illinois; died 24 Nov 1885; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 15. Ralph R. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1882, Illinois; died 14 Aug 1902; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 16. Ethel M. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1888, Illinois; died 29 May 1967, Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.
    5. 17. Walter H. Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Aug 1892, Illinois; died 27 Aug 1959; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

  3. 5.  Abbie Lucinda BosworthAbbie Lucinda Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 1 Jun 1851, Illinois; died 17 May 1925; was buried 19 May 1925, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

  4. 6.  Henry Increase BosworthHenry Increase Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 10 Sep 1854, Dundee, Illinois; died 19 Mar 1933, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 21 Mar 1933, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    HENRY I. BOSWORTH, banker, Elgin, born in Dundee, Ill., Sept. 10, 1854, son of I. C. Bosworth, was educated in the Elgin public schools and academy, and graduated from the old University of Chicago in 1876. For about a year he was a clerk in the establishment of Bosworth Brothers & Peck, and in 1879 accepted a clerkship in the First National Bank, his father being President. For several years he has been Second Vice-President of the bank, with which he has been connected continuously since his first entrance into its service. He has been Treasurer of the City of Elgin several terms, a member of the Board of Supervisors, and is now (1903) a member of the Library Board.



Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Edith Eleanora BosworthEdith Eleanora Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 28 Sep 1873, Elgin, Illinois; died 21 Nov 1964; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 24 page 270 [p.270] Mrs. Edith Eleanora Bosworth Levering. DAR ID Number: 23770 Born in Elgin, Illinois. Wife of William Levering. Descendant of Maj. Benjamin Bosworth, of Rhode Island. Daughter of Alfred Bosworth and Eleanora Wheeler, his wife. Granddaughter of Increase Child Bosworth and Mary Ann Root, his wife. Gr.-granddaughter of Alfred Bosworth and Olive Child, his wife. Gr.-gr.-granddaughter of Benjamin Bosworth and Mary Church, his second wife. Benjamin Bosworth, (1733-1810), served as major in Col. Nathaniel Martin's regiment of militia, 1775. He contributed to the relief of Boston and paid one-half the indemnity demanded when the British fleet threatened to bombard the town. He was born in Bristol, R. I.; where he died. Also Nos. 2293, 3088, 15180, 16845, 21333.

    Edith married William Alfred Levering 10 Jun 1902. William was born 15 Oct 1873; died 17 Nov 1959, Evanston hospital; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Neil E. BosworthNeil E. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 25 May 1878, Illinois; died 28 Dec 1943, St. Helena, Napa County, California; was buried 3 Jan 1944, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
    • Census: 1940, Carmel, Monterey County, California

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Neil Bosworth death certificate.

    Neil married Ethel Grace Lloyd 18 Sep 1905, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Ethel (daughter of Edwin Rowland Lloyd and Della Adel Dougan) was born 26 Aug 1882, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; died 13 May 1952, Napa, California; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Abbie Louise "Abbie Lou" Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1906, Dundee, Illinois; died 27 Oct 1983, Monterey County, California.
    2. 19. Barbara Lloyd Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1907, Illinois; died 1952/1953.
    3. 20. Ruth Eleanora Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Oct 1909, Illinois; died 11 Jul 1985, Monterey County, California.
    4. 21. Helen E. "Betsey" Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1916, Illinois.

  3. 9.  Louise Marian BosworthLouise Marian Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 11 Jul 1881, Illinois; died 6 Aug 1982, Connecticut; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 705 Highland Avenue, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

    Notes:

    SS record:11 Jul 1881 Aug 1982 06777 (Washington Depot, CT) (No Location Given) 048-36-5628 Connecticut (1962)
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 112.

    Bosworth, Louise Marion, 1881-1982. Papers, 1890-1946
    http://oasis.lib.harvard.edu/oasis/deliver/~sch00053


  4. 10.  Roland Increase BosworthRoland Increase Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 25 Dec 1883, Elgin, Illinois; died 28 Jun 1977; was buried 1 Jul 1977, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Draft Registration: 1942, Hotel Baker, St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Social Security Death Index: born 25 Dec 1883, Died Jun 1977 (No Location Given), Last benifit 60120 (Elgin, Kane, IL), ssn 342-38-4516, applied Illinois (1962)
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 112.

    Roland — Charlotte Weatherill. Charlotte was born Abt 1893, Illinois; was buried 17 Dec 1980, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Winifred Sarah BosworthWinifred Sarah Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 18 Aug 1885, Elgin, Illinois; died 16 Aug 1972; was buried 23 Aug 1972, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1940, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    WINIFRED DOWNES 18 Aug 1885 Aug 1972 97520 (Ashland, Jackson, OR) (No Location Given) 028-34-7491 Massachusetts (1962)
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 112.

    Winifred — Jerome Downes. Jerome (son of William H. Downes and Helen S.) was born 6 Aug 1887, Woodmont, Milford, New Haven County, Connectcut; died Nov 1962. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Cynthia Downes  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1921, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. Alfred B. Downes  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1922, Massachusetts.

  6. 12.  Dorothy Helen Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 12 Jun 1890, Illinois; died 5 Mar 1989.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

    Notes:

    DOROTHY CRATES 12 Jun 1890 Jul 1965 (No Location Given) (No Location Given) 281-09-6498 Ohio (Before 1951)
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    Reference:
    "History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 112.

    Dorothy married John J. McDonnell, Jr. 27 Apr 1914, District of Columbia. John was born Abt 1891. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Cyrus I. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born Abt 1875, Illinois.

    Cyrus — Bertha. Bertha was born Abt 1879, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Eugene Bosworth  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1906, Maryland.

  8. 14.  Charles E. BosworthCharles E. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 29 Jan 1878, Illinois; died 24 Nov 1885; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

  9. 15.  Ralph R. BosworthRalph R. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 13 Dec 1882, Illinois; died 14 Aug 1902; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

  10. 16.  Ethel M. BosworthEthel M. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 20 Jan 1888, Illinois; died 29 May 1967, Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Ethel — Ernest H. Redeker. Ernest (son of John C. Redeker and Matilda) was born Abt 1874, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. William E. Redeker  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Margaret "Maggie" Redeker  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 17.  Walter H. BosworthWalter H. Bosworth Descendancy chart to this point (4.William3, 2.Increase2, 1.Alfred1) was born 24 Aug 1892, Illinois; died 27 Aug 1959; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, 715 Highland Avenue, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

    Walter — Ruth Williams. Ruth (daughter of John Howard Williams and Mary Foss) was born 3 Oct 1891, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; died 14 Jan 1937; was buried Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Walter — Dessie Mae Corbin. Dessie (daughter of Jake Corbin and Eula Jane Barton) was born 28 Jan 1898; died 12 Sep 1989; was buried 16 Sep 1989, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]



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