Tuesday, April 6, 2021

James H. Boswell (1875-1931)

James H. Boswell was born on 21 December 1875 in Pennsylvania. He died on 19 November 1931 in Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania from myocarditis.

James H. Boswell's death certificate

The Evening News, 20 November 1931
James H. Boswell, 56, 145 North Dorrance street, Kingston, while walking home from work last night was stricken with a heart attack and died at Dr. Rumbaugh's private hospital. Death was due to heart disease. Employed at Posten's garage, North Main street, city, Mr. Boswell was one of the oldest and best known mechanics in the valley.
   He was a member of Lodge 61, F. and A.M., Keystone Consistory and Irem Temple. Besides his wife he is survived by four children. James, Butler; Ray, Kingston; Effie E., and Thomas K., both at home; also three sisters, Mrs. Nathan Thomas, Mrs. Annie Angove and Mrs. Joseph Weiss.


PARENTS
James H. Boswell
Ann MacRae

SPOUSE

CHLDREN

SOURCES
  • 1900 census, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
  • 1910 census, Wilkes Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
  • 1920 census, Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
  • 1930 census, Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
  • The Evening News, 20 November 1931 
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