Background
Bosworth, Roswell Sewell was born on September 2, 1926 in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Roswell S. and Edith H. (Howard) Bosworth.
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Roswell Sewell Bosworth, American publisher. Recipient U. Rhode Island award, 1969; decorated officer Orderof Prince Henry (Portugal). Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945.; Member New England Press Association (president 1958-1959, recipient Distinguished Service award), Suburban Newspapers American (president 1977-1978), Bristol County Chamber of C. (president 1980-1982), Sigma Delta Chi.; Mason.
Education
Student of University Massachusetts, 1944. Bachelor of Arts, U. Rhode Island, 1949.
Career
Stepchildren: Matthew D. Hayes, Jonathan W. Hayes. Founder Barrington Times, Warren Times-Gazette and Sakonnet Times. President, public Phoenix-Times Public Company, Bristol, Rhode Island, 1969.
Co-founder Rhode Island Newspaper Group. Chairman, Bristol Charter Commission, 1969-1970. Chairman Harbor Development Commission, Bristol, 1955-1970.
Trustee U.R.I. Foundation. Chairman beautification committee U.R.I. Trustee Roger Williams College, 1973-1976.
Membership
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945. Member New England Press Association (president 1958-1959, recipient Distinguished Service award), Suburban Newspapers American (president 1977-1978), Bristol County Chamber of C. (president 1980-1982), Sigma Delta Chi. Mason.; Clubs: University (Providence).
Lodge: Rotary.
Connections
Married Sarah Hodgman, May 26, 1951.; married Marcia Walls, February 15, 1975. Children: Barbara, Peter.
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Religion
Episcopalian