Wednesday, November 4, 2020

The Death of Drew L. Boatwright

Drury Lewis Boatwright was borne 1 April 1860, a son of George R. Boatwright and Lauretta Hurst. He was the grandson of Lewis Boatwright, Jr. and Elizabeth Rebecca Davis.

Drury and Julia Ellen Teal were married about 1878. Marriage notice from this period are non-existing and the marriage year is based on the birth of their first known child, George R. Boatwright who arrived in September 1879. 

Drury and Julia Ellen had three children:

  • George R. Boatwright borne Sept.1879.
  • Benjamin F. Boatwright borne 22 May 1881; died Aug 1881..
  • Fannie Mae Boatwright borne 12 June 1885.

Drury’s wife, Julia Ellen Teal Boatwright, died on 12 June 1931 and was buried in the Teal Family Cemetery. Drury Lewis lived another 8 years passing away on  9 Feb 1839 and was laid to rest beside his wife.  

MR. DREW L. BOATWRIGHT 

Mr. D. L. Boatwright, a loved and respected citizen of Chesterfield, died at his home here late last Thursday night and was buried in the Teal cemetery Friday afternoon following funeral services in Zoar Methodist Church at 4 o'clock.  The Rev. E. S. Dunbar, pastor, was assisted by the Rev. D. N. Busbee, a former pastor.

Mr. Boatwright would have been 79 years of age next April. He is survived by two children, George Boatwright and Mrs. Lester Davis. His wife had preceded him in death many years ago.

He had been a loyal member of Zoar church for a long time.

He was upright in character, kind and generous and truly loved by a wide circle of friends who are grieved at his passing.


Drury Lewis Boatwright is a 2nd Cousin 3 times removed.





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[1] MR. DREW L. BOATWRIGHT obituary, The Chesterfield Advertiser, Chesterfield, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, 16 February 1939.

[2] Above obituary from a Family Scrapbook; property of the Freeman Family.

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