The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
January 26, 1933
Page 2, Section A, column 8
Recent Deaths
DOUGLAS – Last rites for W.D. Bosworth, 80, resident near Douglas for forty years, were held Wednesday afternoon in his home there, with the Rev. Wallace Lynton of Hennessey in charge.
Burial was in the Douglas cemetery.
He leaves his widow and three daughters, Mrs. A.R. Mosley of Enid, Mrs. George Anderson of Douglas, and Mrs. B.D. Anderson of Waukomis.
Schaeffer Funeral home prepared the body for burial.
Page 3, Section A, column 7
Douglas Items
The community was again shocked when the news of the death of Mr. Wm. Bosworth became known Tuesday morning. He had appeared in usual health, eating breakfast and doing his morning work, and going to the field near the house to harrow. Mrs. Bosworth, noticing the team standing in the field, hastened out to find him stricken by death. Mr. Bosworth was a highly respected citizen and had celebrated his 80th birthday in December. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, Mrs. Bosworth, of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas, seven grandchildren and one great grandson.
The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
February 2, 1933
Page 5, Section A, column 2
Douglas Items
Obituary
William D. Bosworth, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bosworth, was born December 28, 1852, near Mt. Pelier, Ind., and died at his home near Douglas, January 24, 1933, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 27 days.
His youth was spent in Indiana and Ohio, coming to Kansas when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Cogsdale at Belle Plain, Kans., September 15, 1886. To this union five children were born, one son and four daughters. The son, Clarence and eldest daughter, Mrs. Inez Lesser, have preceded him in death. The members of this family, who are left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Mrs. Mollie Bosworth, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid; Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex.; Aline, Esther, Billie D. and Robert Mosely of Enid; Ralph and Lyle Mosely, who have made their home with their grandparents, and one great grandson, Billie McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Rose of York, Neb., and one brother, James Bosworth of Chelsea.
Mr. Bosworth came with his family to Oklahoma in 1894 and located near Garber, moving to this community in 1904 where they have since resided.
Mr. Bosworth was a man who endeared himself to those who came in contact with him, the friendships that were formed during the pioneer days have continued down through the years. His honesty, integrity, and industry was known throughout the county and he leaves to posterity an example of usefulness and loyalty to home, family and friends that might well be emulated.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Union church on Friday afternoon with Rev. Wallace Linton of Hennessey and Rev. J.B. Rogers in charge. Burial was made in the local cemetery.
I live near the cemetery where William's parents, Leonard and Eliza Bosworth, are buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS AND I am related to Mollie COGSWELL'S parents, James and Agnes Cogswell, who are also buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS. Agnes was my Great Great Great Aunt, the former Agnes N. Bugg, daughter of William Carter and Judith Ann (McDonnell) Bugg. William Carter Bugg is buried in the Cashion Cemetery, Kingfisher Co., OK.
Contributor: Brenda D. (49921693)
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
January 26, 1933
Page 2, Section A, column 8
Recent Deaths
DOUGLAS – Last rites for W.D. Bosworth, 80, resident near Douglas for forty years, were held Wednesday afternoon in his home there, with the Rev. Wallace Lynton of Hennessey in charge.
Burial was in the Douglas cemetery.
He leaves his widow and three daughters, Mrs. A.R. Mosley of Enid, Mrs. George Anderson of Douglas, and Mrs. B.D. Anderson of Waukomis.
Schaeffer Funeral home prepared the body for burial.
Page 3, Section A, column 7
Douglas Items
The community was again shocked when the news of the death of Mr. Wm. Bosworth became known Tuesday morning. He had appeared in usual health, eating breakfast and doing his morning work, and going to the field near the house to harrow. Mrs. Bosworth, noticing the team standing in the field, hastened out to find him stricken by death. Mr. Bosworth was a highly respected citizen and had celebrated his 80th birthday in December. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, Mrs. Bosworth, of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas, seven grandchildren and one great grandson.
The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
February 2, 1933
Page 5, Section A, column 2
Douglas Items
Obituary
William D. Bosworth, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bosworth, was born December 28, 1852, near Mt. Pelier, Ind., and died at his home near Douglas, January 24, 1933, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 27 days.
His youth was spent in Indiana and Ohio, coming to Kansas when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Cogsdale at Belle Plain, Kans., September 15, 1886. To this union five children were born, one son and four daughters. The son, Clarence and eldest daughter, Mrs. Inez Lesser, have preceded him in death. The members of this family, who are left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Mrs. Mollie Bosworth, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid; Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex.; Aline, Esther, Billie D. and Robert Mosely of Enid; Ralph and Lyle Mosely, who have made their home with their grandparents, and one great grandson, Billie McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Rose of York, Neb., and one brother, James Bosworth of Chelsea.
Mr. Bosworth came with his family to Oklahoma in 1894 and located near Garber, moving to this community in 1904 where they have since resided.
Mr. Bosworth was a man who endeared himself to those who came in contact with him, the friendships that were formed during the pioneer days have continued down through the years. His honesty, integrity, and industry was known throughout the county and he leaves to posterity an example of usefulness and loyalty to home, family and friends that might well be emulated.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Union church on Friday afternoon with Rev. Wallace Linton of Hennessey and Rev. J.B. Rogers in charge. Burial was made in the local cemetery.
I live near the cemetery where William's parents, Leonard and Eliza Bosworth, are buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS AND I am related to Mollie COGSWELL'S parents, James and Agnes Cogswell, who are also buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS. Agnes was my Great Great Great Aunt, the former Agnes N. Bugg, daughter of William Carter and Judith Ann (McDonnell) Bugg. William Carter Bugg is buried in the Cashion Cemetery, Kingfisher Co., OK.
Contributor: Brenda D. (49921693)
The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
January 26, 1933
Page 2, Section A, column 8
Recent Deaths
DOUGLAS – Last rites for W.D. Bosworth, 80, resident near Douglas for forty years, were held Wednesday afternoon in his home there, with the Rev. Wallace Lynton of Hennessey in charge.
Burial was in the Douglas cemetery.
He leaves his widow and three daughters, Mrs. A.R. Mosley of Enid, Mrs. George Anderson of Douglas, and Mrs. B.D. Anderson of Waukomis.
Schaeffer Funeral home prepared the body for burial.
Page 3, Section A, column 7
Douglas Items
The community was again shocked when the news of the death of Mr. Wm. Bosworth became known Tuesday morning. He had appeared in usual health, eating breakfast and doing his morning work, and going to the field near the house to harrow. Mrs. Bosworth, noticing the team standing in the field, hastened out to find him stricken by death. Mr. Bosworth was a highly respected citizen and had celebrated his 80th birthday in December. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, Mrs. Bosworth, of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas, seven grandchildren and one great grandson.
The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
February 2, 1933
Page 5, Section A, column 2
Douglas Items
Obituary
William D. Bosworth, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bosworth, was born December 28, 1852, near Mt. Pelier, Ind., and died at his home near Douglas, January 24, 1933, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 27 days.
His youth was spent in Indiana and Ohio, coming to Kansas when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Cogsdale at Belle Plain, Kans., September 15, 1886. To this union five children were born, one son and four daughters. The son, Clarence and eldest daughter, Mrs. Inez Lesser, have preceded him in death. The members of this family, who are left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Mrs. Mollie Bosworth, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid; Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex.; Aline, Esther, Billie D. and Robert Mosely of Enid; Ralph and Lyle Mosely, who have made their home with their grandparents, and one great grandson, Billie McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Rose of York, Neb., and one brother, James Bosworth of Chelsea.
Mr. Bosworth came with his family to Oklahoma in 1894 and located near Garber, moving to this community in 1904 where they have since resided.
Mr. Bosworth was a man who endeared himself to those who came in contact with him, the friendships that were formed during the pioneer days have continued down through the years. His honesty, integrity, and industry was known throughout the county and he leaves to posterity an example of usefulness and loyalty to home, family and friends that might well be emulated.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Union church on Friday afternoon with Rev. Wallace Linton of Hennessey and Rev. J.B. Rogers in charge. Burial was made in the local cemetery.
I live near the cemetery where William's parents, Leonard and Eliza Bosworth, are buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS AND I am related to Mollie COGSWELL'S parents, James and Agnes Cogswell, who are also buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS. Agnes was my Great Great Great Aunt, the former Agnes N. Bugg, daughter of William Carter and Judith Ann (McDonnell) Bugg. William Carter Bugg is buried in the Cashion Cemetery, Kingfisher Co., OK.
Contributor: Brenda D. (49921693)
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
January 26, 1933
Page 2, Section A, column 8
Recent Deaths
DOUGLAS – Last rites for W.D. Bosworth, 80, resident near Douglas for forty years, were held Wednesday afternoon in his home there, with the Rev. Wallace Lynton of Hennessey in charge.
Burial was in the Douglas cemetery.
He leaves his widow and three daughters, Mrs. A.R. Mosley of Enid, Mrs. George Anderson of Douglas, and Mrs. B.D. Anderson of Waukomis.
Schaeffer Funeral home prepared the body for burial.
Page 3, Section A, column 7
Douglas Items
The community was again shocked when the news of the death of Mr. Wm. Bosworth became known Tuesday morning. He had appeared in usual health, eating breakfast and doing his morning work, and going to the field near the house to harrow. Mrs. Bosworth, noticing the team standing in the field, hastened out to find him stricken by death. Mr. Bosworth was a highly respected citizen and had celebrated his 80th birthday in December. He leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, Mrs. Bosworth, of the home, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas, seven grandchildren and one great grandson.
The Enid Events
Enid, Garfield Co., OK
February 2, 1933
Page 5, Section A, column 2
Douglas Items
Obituary
William D. Bosworth, third son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bosworth, was born December 28, 1852, near Mt. Pelier, Ind., and died at his home near Douglas, January 24, 1933, at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 27 days.
His youth was spent in Indiana and Ohio, coming to Kansas when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Mollie Cogsdale at Belle Plain, Kans., September 15, 1886. To this union five children were born, one son and four daughters. The son, Clarence and eldest daughter, Mrs. Inez Lesser, have preceded him in death. The members of this family, who are left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Mrs. Mollie Bosworth, three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moseley of Enid; Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Waukomis, and Mrs. Bernice Anderson of Douglas; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Ruth McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex.; Aline, Esther, Billie D. and Robert Mosely of Enid; Ralph and Lyle Mosely, who have made their home with their grandparents, and one great grandson, Billie McClelen of Rio Hando, Tex. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Rose of York, Neb., and one brother, James Bosworth of Chelsea.
Mr. Bosworth came with his family to Oklahoma in 1894 and located near Garber, moving to this community in 1904 where they have since resided.
Mr. Bosworth was a man who endeared himself to those who came in contact with him, the friendships that were formed during the pioneer days have continued down through the years. His honesty, integrity, and industry was known throughout the county and he leaves to posterity an example of usefulness and loyalty to home, family and friends that might well be emulated.
Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Union church on Friday afternoon with Rev. Wallace Linton of Hennessey and Rev. J.B. Rogers in charge. Burial was made in the local cemetery.
I live near the cemetery where William's parents, Leonard and Eliza Bosworth, are buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS AND I am related to Mollie COGSWELL'S parents, James and Agnes Cogswell, who are also buried in Lake Cemetery, Republic Co., KS. Agnes was my Great Great Great Aunt, the former Agnes N. Bugg, daughter of William Carter and Judith Ann (McDonnell) Bugg. William Carter Bugg is buried in the Cashion Cemetery, Kingfisher Co., OK.
Contributor: Brenda D. (49921693)
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