Dorothy Helen Bosworth

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• 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]

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• 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]

Other Events:

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

Notes:

DAR ID Number 28402

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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]

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• Occupation: Brattleboro, Vermont; Blacksmith
• Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
• Residence: 1852, Green Street, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont

Notes:

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Reference:
Maud von Beschwitz notes.

Lucius married Sarah (Lurith) Roberts Oct 1834. Sarah (daughter of John Roberts and Ann Carter) was born 27 Nov 1814, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; was christened 7 Jan 1815, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; died 8 Dec 1894, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois; was buried 10 Dec 1894, Bluff City Cemetery, Elgin, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
• Census: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York
• Census: 1880, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

Notes:

Emigrated to America in 1832 to visit brother.
Engaged to John Jacob Astor
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Reference:
Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930

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]

Other Events:

• Census: 1850, Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont

Notes:

Joel Wheeler removed to Warwich, Massachusetts.

There is a Joel Wheeler listed in 2nd Reg't (Town, Jr's.) Massachusetts Militia in war of 1812.
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Reference:
"Lyon Memorial", A. B. Lyon, 1905, p 340.

Joel married Martha Lyon 13 Feb 1800, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Barsillai Lyon and Mary Davenport) was born 29 Feb 1776, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died Johnson Township, Lamoille County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"History of the Wheeler Family in America", 1914, Albert Gallatin Wheeler, Jr., p 59, 86.
IGI
"Lyon Memorial", A. B. Lyon, 1905, p 340.

Notes:

Given name may be Joseph or James.
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Reference:
Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930

John married Ann Carter 21 Mar 1802, Horbury, Yorkshire, England. Ann (daughter of James Carter and Elizabeth Kenworthy) was born Horbury, Yorkshire, England; was christened 10 Sep 1780, Horbury, Yorkshire, England; died Abt 1873, England. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
• Census: 1871, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England

Notes:

Died age 93 in England.
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Reference:
Edith Bosworth Levering-- Cushing's indexed Genealogical Register circa 1930