Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-07-18
THOMAS W. boswell.
DEATH YESTERDAY MORNING OF
THIS WElL-KNOWN GENTLEMAN.
sketch of His Life as sheriff. Soldier, Turf
man, and Citizen-His Family
Tho Funeral.

by all his family and old servants and
many friends. Dr. McCaw was also with
him, but his old friend and physician, DIR.
Brock. was out Of the city.
About week ago the attending physi-
clans gave up all hope of the patients re,
covery. and since that time his death had
been hourly expected. He clung to lie
with remarkable tenacity. Much Of the
time since Sunday afternoon he had been
unconscious. but would revive for a short
time and recognize some member OF his
family or friend.
He had been unconscious for some time
when his breath failed him and he died ap-
parently without pam ol suffering.
GOOD MAN.
Deceased was the most noted turfman IN
the State and enioyed an extensive ac-
quaintance. He was kind-hearted and a
faithful friend. and was admired and loved
by all who knew him. His life was re-
merkably pure He was man of high
sense of honor. During his illness he be-
came member Of the Episcopal Church.
Throughout all his career he was noted for
his good works and charity. and he will be
missed by many whom he had betriended.
sketch Of His Life.
Major Thomas Walker boswell was born
at White Hall, Hanover county, near his
late residence, in 1924. His father. Major
Thomas boswell. was one OF the most
famous turfmen Of his day, and true type
of the old Virginia gentleman.
When of legal age deceased was made
Deputy Sheriff OF Hanover county and
soon afterwards became Sheriff of Rich
mond and Henrico county. in which capa-
city he served for eleven years. Under the
Constitution he could not be reelected.
This position he filed with fidelity aud
ability, and after retirement from that OF
fee he entered business with his father. who
was engaged in raising blOoded horses Tor
the turf. Their stables produced some OF
the most famous horses known. Among
them Nina. Planet, Sarah Washington,
Ninette. Conductor, Algeria, Algerine, and
other steeds well known to turfmen.
HIS WAR SERVICE.
At the breaking out of the war Major
boswell entered the army as an aide TO
General W. T. Starke, who was subse-
quently killed at Snarpsburg. Alter the
death of Starke he became assistant pro-
vost-marshal Of Richmond, in which capa-
city he served until the close Of the war.
After the termination of hostilltles be-
tween the States deceased became men,
Der of the firm of Davenport Co.. en-
gagged in the insurance and stock-broker-
age business in this city. and continued
this occupation for number OF years.
ASA TUBFMAN.
He afterwards moved TO Bullfeld, his old
home. and engaged himself III the raising
of blooded horses. In this business he was
the most successful man in the South, and
won "A great reputation for his splendid
racers.
The New York Sportsman in a recent is.
sue published a splendid photograph OF
Major boswell. and accompanying IT was
sketch briefly alluding Ito the racing
precminence of the boswell family since
they first took part in it, After very
graceful compliment to Major boswell 8
far-famed Bullfeld stable, where many,
/ splendid horses are now in training, and
/ briefly outlining the career of the Major
| father as turfman. thepaper says:
| meantime when Major boswell retired from
the Office OF sheriff. the famous Rod stable,
/ Of Virginia had carricI everything before H. In
1 1860 occurred the memorable Planet-Dan'ei
/ Boone controversy, 10 which the Dosweils offered
T 10 Dack Planet against Daniel Boone at ssO'JJO
10 $4,000, four mile heats, bat no maich was
made. though this led to the great iour-mils
/ sweepstakes at the Fashion Course, 10 prepafa-
/ ton for which Daniel Boone broke down anu
/ Planet distanced Cougaree in the first neat AS
\ a matter OF curiosity and 70 show what Class OF
a horse Planet was, II Is a matter OF record iha'
| he travelled from south 10 North aud back
/ again, won twcnty-seYen ont OF tnirty-oDe raccs'
and over Si5,W6 in money.
| .sThe war impoverished Virginia and II was n
| long time before she began 20 raise her mead IN
racing matters. Gradually, however, the nurse
ry of great mon aud great horses began 10
| thrOp with life. With Mr.. Addison Cammack az
a partner, the far-famed Virginia stable once
| more came 10 the front The two or three mares
/ could not he prevented from fulfilling their de--
| tinv by more rebellion, aud their produce and
that Of their sons and daughters soon assumed
/ their place in the front rank.
SOME GREAT HORSES.
| "McDaDiers successes started the old fever In
I Major Doswells veins. Algerine won the Bel
mont in Iss6. Deuchatel was entered In the
Derby, but never crossed me ocean, bush-
| whack er "A Bonnie Scotland gelding, revived the
future OF the stable. Stll II had its bad days
| Friday. September ~, 1879. passed away at the
! ripe old age ot thirty-one, Nina, who produced
for Major boswell fifteen foals, including Planet
| Fxcheduer, Ninelle, Conductor, Orion, Oriana,
Ripley, Eugenia, Ecliptic, Wine sap, Algerine
Algeria. &c. NJ, O. c.,s,
"The new confederacy of boswell q Cam
| mack won some good races, notably Win
| King Bolt brother TO kinghsher. Soon. how
ever SIR Camnack withdrew from the nrin and
since then Major boswell has carried on the
| struggle with his own and some OF Colonel Han
| cockis breeding-not thought any the less OF DO
cause Eoius was their sire.
BUsHwHACKER AND PRINCETON.
"In the fall Of 1877 Baltimore was the scene Of
a fearfully exciting race. Bushwhacker and
Princeton met In the Bowie stakes, iour-inhe
Z
Busnwhacker had won in straight meats the
indges thought differently snd gave the second
heat 10 Princeton. Bushwhacker. however WoI
the third. After that tho orange jacket nag nc
great representative until Eole came out IN 1871
lie was beaten by sGunterer In the Belnoh
that year, but at Saratoga Eole was
good horse, and wnen sold 10 Fred GeDhart
aad Arthur Hunter and the memorapie Iihci
with Getaway followed won by Eole) II wa
plain that Old Virginia was once sgain IN Isi
way to resume her old-tme place as The nurse
ry Of thoroughbreds. Role lived 10 Deat hi
most every horse that ever beat him. iew ,h9ugi
| they we're Then came Eolist. ST. saviour
(Rolite), Knight OF Ellersiie second 10 fanilu'
In the Belmont and sold 70 Appiepy q Johnsoi
for $4,000, Wickham, winston, Miifren, rer, rr,
| cles North Anna, hunus, ROlisn. Harry husseii
and now Eolo and, for all We know. a better 10
than ever before"
PROPER POLICY.
In concluding the article says:
"Naior Doswellis policy in racing is 80 simpl
! that IL IL was followed more generally ther
might be moro amateur racing men on the tu'l
breeding his own horses ho sells when ne ees-
fair price and returns 10 his home 10 dcVeIO
more good horsea. on the turf his stable Is YER
popular, for the very good reason that in-and
Out running is something unknown with them.
IN FAILING HEALTH.
For the last two years Major boswell hat
been In feeble health, and about elgh
weeks ago he was attacked by gangrene Il
his right foot. This was followed by blood
poisoning. which was the immediate caus
of his death.
About month ago he came 10 this clt
in order to secure proper medical treat
ment, and was first attended by DIS
McCaw and Brock. but later. as his condl
ton became more alarming, II was deeme
advisable to call IN the assistance OF Dr
Hunter McGuire. All possible medica
skill was rendered. and loving, affectionat
relatives and friends ministered constant
10 his last moments.
HIS FAMILY.
Major boswell married MISS Fannie a
Sutton, daughter OF the late James j
Sutton. and sister Of Major p. L. Sutto
and Mr.. William NJ. Sutton. of this city
By this uniou there were Ave children
one son. Mr.. L. Bernard boswell. and fou
daughters, Misses Sallie j., Ella, an
Norma boswell. and Mrs. Allen Tyler, G
Richmond.
HIS HosPITABLE HOME.
Major boswell was blessed with a larg
circle of loving friends and relatives, and n
4 man was possessed of a more genial natur
I or higher sense OF refinement, purity an
d ,rIn,,t be hrot1 q n