Ethel M. Bosworth

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

1. William E. Redeker
2. Margaret "Maggie" Redeker

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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]

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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]

Cyrus — Louisa C. Sprague. Louisa was born Nov 1813, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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]