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Parents: Ezra and Elizabeth (Kindley) Boswell
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OriginalNotes: 1850 Census, Wayne Co., Wayne Twp., p. 233/465, Sept. 4, 1850: John Boswell, age 27, Daguerratipes, b. Ind. living with Elizabeth (age 66, 1,000, b. NC), Eliza Boswell, age 21, b. KY; and 4 Sponslerrs: Sarah, 24, b. Ind; Charles, 6, b. OH; Andres?, 4, b. Ind; Mary, 1, b. Ind.

1860 IN Census, age 37, b. IN
Marriage Records, Wayne Co., by Beverly Yount, 1974: G-360 John K. Boswell m. Sarah Vore, Sept. 25, 1858 (Sarah Foulke m. 1st May 3, 1843 Israel Vore)

Richmond Palladium, Oct. 20, 1852, ad for Boswell's Daguerrean Gallery states that Boswell has seven years practice. Richmond Palladium, Feb. 6, 1863, p. 3 and July 24, 1863, p. 3 [lookup articles, got citations from Richmond library newspaper index]. Also in Richmond paper with initials "EI"--Jan. 25, 1908, p. 6 obituary for Sarah Boswell.

History of Wayne County, Ind. v.II (Chicago Interstate Publishing Co., 1884), 
p. 159-160 Biography of Ezra Boswell, a brewer from England, settled in North Carolina where he married Elizabeth Kindley. Carried on brewing in NC until 1816 when he moved to Richmond and erected the 3rd frame house in city, still standing on Fort Wayne Ave. Died in 1831. 11 children: Anna (widow of Andrew Reid), Daniel K. of St. Louis, Rebecca C. (wife of Andrew S. Wiggins, Mary (wife of Edward Kindley who practices law in Savannah, Mo), John K. (inventor & patentee of Boswell's Patent Fruit Drier, now of Thayer Co., Nebraska), and Sarah S. (wife of Alanson Sponsler of Thayer County, Neb.) member of Friends Society.
p. 13-14 In 1818 when town of Richmond was incorporated Ezra Boswell was elected as clerk, remembered as "Ezra Boswell, the brewer, with his mutilated eye" 

Abstracts of the Records of the Society of Friends in Indiana, Rev. ed. by Ruth Dorrel and Thomas D. Hamm, (Indiana Historical Society, 1996): p. 8 Whitewater Monthly Meeting, John K. b. 12-10-1822, p. 73 John K. dismissed/disowned for non attendance & married contrary to discipline.

1869 Cincinnati and Indianapolis Junction Railway Official Directory (J. D. Campbell, Compiler & Publisher, Cincinnati), p. 125 J. K. Boswell, Patentee of wardrobe, fruit dryer & room heater, 16 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.

1871 Bailey's Indianapolis Directory, p. 85
John K. Boswell, Boswell's Patent Heater and Dryer, 16 S. Pennsylvania, res same.
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OriginalSource: Richmond Palladium, July 17, 1850, p. 4
Long ad - Boswell's Daguerrean Gallery of Latest Improvements is now permanently established in Richmond, and opened with a genuine full size Voigtland Instrument, which affords a decided advantage of the common instrument. Heretofore a serious obstacle has presented itself to the production of perfect likenesses in regard to getting dark rich drapery -- a flesh tone to the face -- perfect eyes, and a white bosom and colar. Mr. Boswell is happy to state that, by the new discovery (made by his Brother in Daguerreotyping in the South,) this difficulty has disappeared. Having had nearly six years constant practice, and regularly corresponding with the most celebrated operator in the South, Mr. Boswell pledges himself to mae as perfect a likeness at any time as can be presented to him from any Gallery in the United States. An idea has prevailed that in time these pictures would fade, but this erroneous impression has been entirely removed by the celebrated Dr. Farady, of London, and other eminent Chmeists of this country, who give it as their opinion that a Daguerreotype Picture coated with a solution of gold, will stand for any length of tiem; and when the public are informed that no respectable operator will let a picture go without this guilding, they are perfectly safe. The picture should be taken on a silver plate, chemically prpared to receive the impression, and if the camera be a good one, the image of the sitter will be thrown on the place with a fidelity that no artist, however skillful can imitate.  [Did not copy all of ad.] Taken separately or in groups, Sick persons or Corpse, puntually attended to. All kinds of pictures copied in the neatest style. Pictures put up in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Breatpins, or finger rings, and perfect likenesses and entire satisfaction given before any charge is made. Persons who have imperfect Daguerreotyp pictures, can have them exchanged at a moderate price. Instructions given in the art, and every thing connected with the business furnished on reasonable terms. The new and unequalled process of cleaning and buffing plates, greatly facilitates the business and enables an ordinary child to perform that part successfully. Call and examine specimens. Room West Main street, opposite Wm. Cheeseman's. Operating hours from 8 am until 5pm in any kind of weather. J. K. Boswell, Artist. Richmond, July 3, 1850, 28tf.
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OriginalSource: Richmond Palladium, Nov. 12, 1851, ad for Boswell's Daguerrean Gallery, latest improvements, permanently located in the room over No. 29, Main st., Daguerreotypes in finest style, from the full size to the smallest, no charges made unless perfect satisfaction. Blue or light eyes taken just as perfect as black eyes. Red or auburn hair given natural. Operating hours from 8 to 5, in any kind of weather. Call & examine specimens; it is a free exhibition. Instructions given in the art and every thing connected with the business furnished on the most reasonable terms. J.K.B. [ad placed Oct. 29, 1851]

Richmond Palladium, Oct. 20, 1852, Boswell's Daguerrean Gallery removed from No. 29, to Stratton's new building, on the N. W. corner of Main and Pearl sts. where you can have pictures put up from full size to the smallest...pleasant room with pleasant entrance, and splendid light. Mr. B. has a superior Instrument & Chemical, and seven years practice which enables him to compete with any Gallery in the States. Operating hours 8 to 4  in any kind of weather. Mr. B. prepared to give instructions in the Art and furnish every thing necessary. J. K. Boswell, Proprietor & Operator. [ad placed Sept. 25, 1852]
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OriginalSource: History of Wayne County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages and Towns
By Inter-state Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.), Inter-State Pub. Co., 1884, v.2, p. 35
John K. Boswell was the first daguerrean artist of my recollection, here. His work was a credit to his profession, and specimens of his in the writer's possession will bear comparison with that of the present day.

Palladium-Item (Richmond, Ind.) 11 Oct 1941, Sat. p. 18 - John K. Boswell was Richmond's first photographer. He opened his business here in 1844. Information about his life, the date of his death, etc., is sought for this column. Please communicate with the editor of the history series. 

Richmond Palladium, Oct. 13, 1854, p. 3: Daguerreotyping, A good operator wanted as a partner in Boswell's Gallery, Richmond. This is the most pleasant room in the West, and the work has gained a reputation worthy of the same. J. K. Boswell, Proprietor [ad placed Sept. 8, 1854]

1860 IN Census, John K. Boswell, Richmond, daguerrean artist

Palladium-Item (Richmond, Ind.), May 10, 1860, p. 3
John K. Boswell is always on hand at the sign of the big camera to take his admirable style of pictures. John is a good artist and always gives satisfaction.

1864-65 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 410
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