Addison

BOSWORTH, David

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 36 
(portrait p 36)

David BOSWORTH, of Bristol [Addison County, Vermont], was born 09 June 1814 
in Hampton [Washington County], New York, son of Hezekiah and Myra (MILLER) 
BOSWORTH. His ancestors were among the earliest settlers of Boston [Suffolk 
County, Massachusetts]. Commencing his education at the common schools of 
Hampton, he entered the Castleton Academy and afterwards the Troy Conference 
Academy. Leaving school at the age of eighteen he returned to assist his 
father in the management of his farm, and while here taught school for 
several seasons. Buying an estate adjoining that of his father, he carried 
on both for about fifteen years. During this time he first felt the 
inclination to preach, and this he did with much success at the Advent church 
in Hampton.

Subsequently he removed to Bristol [Addison County, Vermont], where he 
labored for five years. The next four years he was in Waterbury [Washington 
County, Vermont], engaging in business in conjunction with his labors for a 
struggling church. Later Mr. BOSWORTH lived in Fair Haven and Cuttingsville 
[both in Rutland County, Vermont], giving all the aid in his power to the 
Advent churches near those places. In 1868 he returned to Bristol and became 
permanently identified with the Bristol Manufacturing Company, of which he 
became one of the largest stockholders as well as its secretary and 
treasurer, which position he has held since. A large share of its success is 
owing to his business ability and enterprise.

Never taking any especial interest in politics, Mr. BOSWORTH was first a 
Democrat and later on a member of the Free Soil party. Since that time he 
has been a consistent Republican. He has been prominently connected with the 
schools wherever he has resided. One of the best known members of the 
Evangelical Advent church in the state, he is at present president of the 
Society of Adventists of Vermont and the Province of Quebec.

On 15 November 1842 Rev. Mr. [William W.] BOSWORTH was married to Melina, 
daughter of William KOTCHKISS, of Hampton [Washington County], New York; her 
death occurred 13 February 1864. Of this union were born five children: 
Alice E., Amanda M., Evangeline A., Ida M., and William H. On 14 March 1865 
his [William W. BOSWORTH's] second marriage was contracted with Carrie M., 
daughter of Harvey and Samantha (BUMP) BOARDMAN. By her he has had five 
children: B. Boardman, M. Helen, Myra M., Grace M., and David R.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly