I, Alexander Bothwell

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• Reference Number: BOTH.A002
• _FGRAVE: 94626205

Family/Spouse: Hagen, Catherine. Catherine was born in 1758 in Wales; died on 11 Mar 1806 in New Geneva, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BOTH.J001
• _FGRAVE: 55643582

James married Potter, Charlotte on 6 Dec 1810. Charlotte was born on 22 Jan 1788 in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died in 1875 in Vinton County, Ohio; was buried in Old McArthur Cemetery, McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 99115753

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• _FGRAVE: 55711741

Family/Spouse: Jones, David. David was born on 10 May 1804; died on 26 Aug 1866 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio; was buried in Old McArthur Cemetery, McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BOTH.C001
• _FGRAVE: 100388502

Family/Spouse: Foster, Joseph. Joseph was born in 1813; died in 1867. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 24130773

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J. T. Bothwell, farmer, P. O. Clay City, was born in what is now Vinton, then Athens County, Ohio, on September 16, 1816, and is a son of James and Charlotte (Potter) Bothwell. The father was a native of Scotland and came to this country when eight years old, with his parents, who settled in Winchester, Va. After residing there a few years, the parents moved to Greensburg in the same State, where they died. The father grew to manhood there and married Miss Charlotte Potter, who was a native of Fayette County, Penn. The twain came to Athens County, Ohio, soon after their marriage and settled down.

Subject was the fourth of eleven children, of whom but six are now living—J. T., J. K. and A. W. (in this county), G. B. (in Missouri), E. P. (in McArthar, Ohio) and Mrs. Catherine Foster (in Chillicothe, Ohio). The subscription schools of his native county furnished subject his means of education. He remained at home until about twenty-one, and then commenced working as a journeyman tailor, going from point to point.

In November, 1840, he came to Clay County, and first settled in Maysville. Here he followed numerous vocations. He first worked at his trade, then opened a general store, next accepted the position of station agent on the stage line, and finally became Postmaster.

He remained in Maysville until April, 1857, and then came to his present farm in this township. He first purchased 120 acres, which he has increased to about 1,800 acres in this and Wayne County. He now has about 800 acres in cultivation and thirty acres in orchard. Has been considerable of a stock dealer, but of late years has not paid so much attention to it.

Mr. Bothwell has been married three times. The first time in Ohio, in March, 1840, to Miss Priscilla Potter, a daughter of Charles Potter. This lady was the mother of five children, two of whom are now living, viz.: Charles H., in Missouri; and J. O, in Wayne County. Her death took place in November, 1847.

And he was married the second time, in Wayne County, in June, 1848, to Miss Indiana Mabry, a daughter of Benjamin Mabry, one of the early pioneer's of the adjoining county. This union resulted in ten children, eight of whom are now living, viz.: J. C. (in Colorado), Mrs. Alice Lownsdale (in Clay City), Mrs. Emma Foster (in Missouri), Mrs. Sallie Todd (in Shelby County, Ill.), Ben (in Indiana), and Samuel I., Clara and Kate (at home). This lady died in January, 1872.

And subject was married in July, 1873, to Miss Rebecca Louthridge. She is the daughter of Samuel Louthridge, a native of Scotland. Mr. Bothwell is a member of the Clay City Methodist Church, and Mrs. Bothwell of the Flora Presbyterian Church. In politics,Mr. Bothwell is identified with the Republican party.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "

(Note:All censuses by John state his father was from Ireland instead of Scotland as in the article.)

Family/Spouse: Potter, Priscilla Ellen. Priscilla was born on 27 Feb 1818; died on 29 Oct 1847; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mabry, Indiana in Jun 1848 in Wayne County, Illinois. Indiana (daughter of Mabry, Benjamin S. and Murphy, Delilah Zorah) was born on 25 Feb 1828; died on 22 Jun 1872; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Louthridge, Rebecca J. in Jul 1873. Rebecca (daughter of Louthridge, S.) was born on 17 Apr 1829; died on 26 Apr 1926; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Merchant
• Reference Number: BOTH.J003
• _FGRAVE: 24130705

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J.K. Bothwell, merchant, Clay City, was born in what is now Vinton, then Athens, County, Ohio, April 20, 1815, and is a son of James and Charlotte (Potter) Bothwell.

The father was born in Ireland, his parents being of Scotch-Irish descent, and came to this country in 1792. The mother was a native of Pennsylvania. Subject was the fifth of nine children, of whom six are now living. The subscription schools of his native county furnished subject his means of education.

He helped on the home farm until twenty-two years of age, and then in 1840 he came to Clay County, settling in the old town of Maysville, on Section 19. Here he first turned his attention to farming, but in 1846 he embarked in business with Morris Brissenden. In 1862, he came to Clay City, and began business for himself. In 1880, he associated with him his son N. C. Bothwell. The firm now carry a stock of about $8,000.

In this county, February 22, 1846, Mr. Bothwell was married to Miss Mary Ann Brissenden, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Brissenden. Both parents were natives of England and early settlers in this county. Mrs. Bothwell was born in August, 1820, and is the mother of seven children, of whom four are now living—H.C., J.H., J.K. and Florence. In politics, he gives his support to the Republican party.

Excerpt from "History of Wayne and Clay Counties, Illinois 1884 "

James married Brissenden, Mary Ann on 22 Feb 1846 in Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Brissenden, John and Mee, Elizabeth) was born on 23 Aug 1821 in Edwards County, Illinois; died on 16 Jul 1898; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 24071000

Family/Spouse: Potter, Julia A.. Julia (daughter of Potter, Charles and ?, E.) was born on 4 Oct 1822 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Oct 1906 in Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 55643767

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• _FGRAVE: 110100845

Family/Spouse: Curry, Elizabeth Adeline. Elizabeth was born on 14 Nov 1833 in Vinton County, Ohio; died on 4 Oct 1916 in Vinton County, Ohio; was buried in Elk Cemetery, McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BOTH.J008
• _FGRAVE: 121244436

Family/Spouse: Mahin, Helen Elizabeth. Helen was born on 9 Jun 1851 in Jasper County, Indiana; died on 12 Dec 1937 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Foster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Todd. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: BOTH.A003
• _FGRAVE: 180641258

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The Terre Haute Tribune, December 21, 1935

MRS. ALICE LOWNSDALE

Mrs. Alice Lownsdale, 83 years old, the widow of the late Dr. Thomas Lownsdale, formerly a well-known physician at Youngstown, died Saturday morning at 5 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hortense Igoe. R. R. 1, Scotland, Ill. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Kendall of Marion, Mrs. Mary Adams of Scotland, Ill., R. R. 1, and Mrs. Igoe, at whose home she passed away; by one son, Clare H. Lownsdale; 11 grandchildren and two sisters, Misses Clara and Catherine Bothwell of Clay City, Ill. Funeral services are to be held Monday with burial in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery near Scotland.

Alice married Lownsdale, Thomas Nelson in 1877 in Clay County, Illinois. Thomas was born in 1841; died in 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 20 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 12b

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• _FGRAVE: 24103911

Family/Spouse: Myers, Mary C.. Mary (daughter of Myers, Jacob and Gorham, Eleanor) was born in 1849 in Ohio; died on 18 May 1928 in East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was a lawyer and assistant prosecuting attorney for Pettis County(1873-1876). In 1890, he served as acting judge in the circuit court. He became president of the Sedalia National Bank in 1896.

In 1902, he moved to St. Louis and organized the West St. Louis Water and Light Company. In 1892, he was elected first vice president of the Missouri League of Republican Clubs. He represented Pettis County in the 35th, 38th, 41st, and 42nd General Assemblies.

He was president of the Sedalia Board of Trade. He persuaded the Missouri Pacific Railroad to locate its principal manufacturing and repair shops in Sedalia, resulting in 1800 new jobs. He also led efforts to locate the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, which was a success.

He formed a corporation that established Bothwell Hotel and helped organize Bothwell Hospital and donated one hundred thousand dollars in government bonds to the hospital.

His home, Stony Ridge Farm is now a state historic site. After his niece died in 1969, the lodge was given to the state. In 1974, the Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources assumed responsibility of the property to develop it into a state park.

Family/Spouse: Jaynes, Hattie. Hattie was born in 1864; died in 1887. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 24071013

Family/Spouse: Luse, Alice. Alice (daughter of LUSE, Joseph and Starr, Elizabeth) was born on 5 Jul 1864 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio; died on 19 May 1952; was buried in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Book Keeper
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• Census: 13 Jan 1920, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1920 Census, Clay City (Village), Illinois, page 14b

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• Occupation: High School Teacher
• Reference Number: BOTH.M003
• Census: 13 Jan 1920, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; 1920 Census, Clay City (Village), Illinois, page 14b

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• _FGRAVE: 24071039

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• _FGRAVE: 24071021

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• _FGRAVE: 24071028

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• _FGRAVE: 24071076
• Military Service: World War I, Corporal, Company L, 138th Infantry, 35th Division

Family/Spouse: Boehl, Marie Catherine. Marie was born on 12 Feb 1903; died on 1 Dec 1993; was buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]