George Sherwood Botsford

1879 - Yes, date unknown

• Name	George Sherwood Botsford  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Birth	8 Jun 1879	Sandwich, De Kalb, Illinois, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	Yes, date unknown
  Person ID	I2752	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Francis J Hout,   b. 8 Jun 1879, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA d. 17 Dec 1977, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, USA (Age 98 years)
  Marriage	14 Jan 1927	Seattle, King, Washington, USA
  Family ID	F81	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• Notes

  Info that I have regarding GEORGE S. BOTSFORD.I have two George S. Botsford both born 1879 and lived in Seattle area. One is son of Alonzo Botsford and Sarah Esther (Whitney) b. 1879 he mar. Edith Lawrence. Had 4 ch. George Sherwood b. 1905, James Lawrence 1906, Walter Sewall 1909. Elizabeth 1916 all born in Seattle. This George is to be part of our Henry Line Gen. (I have a copy only of the orig letter written 1909 by George S. Botsford giving this family data. The second George S. b. 1879 Sandwich Ill. m. FRANCES D. "Daisy" HOUT, son of David L. Botsford and Mary (Sherwood). David and Mary had grocery and Ice Creamery and restaurants in Seattle. Funeral Home (name?) states he was 93 at time of death. An Alberta (Botsford?) Brown (given as her married surname for her lst mar., b. 1929 or 1930. She came to Seattle in 1952 to stay with relatives. Her last name and address were Brown and 8824 Bothell Way, Seattle. That address belonged to George Sherwood BoBotsford about 71 at that time. lived in Seattle area until his death 1972. I do not know where this George belongs in our genealogy. It has been very confusing over the years to have 2 George S. Botsfords born same year and living in Seattle. If I can be of any further help let me know at botsy@optonline.net. Helen Botsford Faucher doing genealogy for the Botsford Family Assn. (None of the above info is verified by me) Helen Botsford Faucher (botsy@optonline.net) Aug. 23, 2004 Info that I have regarding GEORGE S. BOTSFORD.I have two George S. Botsford both born 1879 and lived in Seattle area. One is son of Alonzo Botsford and Sarah Esther (Whitney) b. 1879 he mar. Edith Lawrence. Had 4 ch. George Sherwood b. 1905, James Lawrence 1906, Walter Sewall 1909. Elizabeth 1916 all born in Seattle. This George is to be part of our Henry Line Gen. (I have a copy only of the orig letter written 1909 by George S. Botsford giving this family data. The second George S. b. 1879 Sandwich Ill. m. FRANCES D. "Daisy" HOUT, son of David L. Botsford and Mary (Sherwood). David and Mary had grocery and Ice Creamery and restaurants in Seattle. Funeral Home (name?) states he was 93 at time of death. An Alberta (Botsford?) Brown (given as her married surname for her lst mar., b. 1929 or 1930. She came to Seattle in 1952 to stay with relatives. Her last name and address were Brown and 8824 Bothell Way, Seattle. That address belonged to George Sherwood BoBotsford about 71 at that time. lived in Seattle area until his death 1972. I do not know where this George belongs in our genealogy. It has been very confusing over the years to have 2 George S. Botsfords born same year and living in Seattle. If I can be of any further help let me know at botsy@optonline.net. Helen Botsford Faucher doing genealogy for the Botsford Family Assn. (None of the above info is verified by me) Helen Botsford Faucher (botsy@optonline.net) Aug. 23, 2004 Info that I have regarding GEORGE S. BOTSFORD.I have two George S. Botsford both born 1879 and lived in Seattle area. One is son of Alonzo Botsford and Sarah Esther (Whitney) b. 1879 he mar. Edith Lawrence. Had 4 ch. George Sherwood b. 1905, James Lawrence 1906, Walter Sewall 1909. Elizabeth 1916 all born in Seattle. This George is to be part of our Henry Line Gen. (I have a copy only of the orig letter written 1909 by George S. Botsford giving this family data. The second George S. b. 1879 Sandwich Ill. m. FRANCES D. "Daisy" HOUT, son of David L. Botsford and Mary (Sherwood). David and Mary had grocery and Ice Creamery and restaurants in Seattle. Funeral Home (name?) states he was 93 at time of death. An Alberta (Botsford?) Brown (given as her married surname for her lst mar., b. 1929 or 1930. She came to Seattle in 1952 to stay with relatives. Her last name and address were Brown and 8824 Bothell Way, Seattle. That address belonged to George Sherwood BoBotsford about 71 at that time. lived in Seattle area until his death 1972. I do not know where this George belongs in our genealogy. It has been very confusing over the years to have 2 George S. Botsfords born same year and living in Seattle. If I can be of any further help let me know at botsy@optonline.net. Helen Botsford Faucher doing genealogy for the Botsford Family Assn. (None of the above info is verified by me) Helen Botsford Faucher (botsy@optonline.net) Aug. 23, 2004 Info that I have regarding GEORGE S. BOTSFORD.I have two George S. Botsford both born 1879 and lived in Seattle area. One is son of Alonzo Botsford and Sarah Esther (Whitney) b. 1879 he mar. Edith Lawrence. Had 4 ch. George Sherwood b. 1905, James Lawrence 1906, Walter Sewall 1909. Elizabeth 1916 all born in Seattle. This George is to be part of our Henry Line Gen. (I have a copy only of the orig letter written 1909 by George S. Botsford giving this family data. The second George S. b. 1879 Sandwich Ill. m. FRANCES D. "Daisy" HOUT, son of David L. Botsford and Mary (Sherwood). David and Mary had grocery and Ice Creamery and restaurants in Seattle. Funeral Home (name?) states he was 93 at time of death. An Alberta (Botsford?) Brown (given as her married surname for her lst mar., b. 1929 or 1930. She came to Seattle in 1952 to stay with relatives. Her last name and address were Brown and 8824 Bothell Way, Seattle. That address belonged to George Sherwood BoBotsford about 71 at that time. lived in Seattle area until his death 1972. I do not know where this George belongs in our genealogy. It has been very confusing over the years to have 2 George S. Botsfords born same year and living in Seattle. If I can be of any further help let me know at botsy@optonline.net. Helen Botsford Faucher doing genealogy for the Botsford Family Assn. (None of the above info is verified by me) Helen Botsford Faucher (botsy@optonline.net) Aug. 23, 2004

  
  

• Sources

  [S303] Kitsap Sun, Spaeth, Katherine (Hout). Heart Attack Fatal to Mrs. Spaeth Mrs. Katherine H. Spaeth, wife of a pioneer Bremerton businessman, died early this morning in Harrison Memorial Hospital following a heart attack. She had been hospitalized since Wednesday when she was rushed to the hospital from her home at 826 Chester Ave. A daughter said she did not regain consciousness. The wife of William H. Spaeth and her husband came to Bremerton on their honeymoon in 1905 and stayed. Until retiring three years ago, Mrs. Spaeth was head of Spaeth Transfer Co. for 47 years. She was born in Emporia [Emporium], Pa., moving to Ashland, Wis., when she was an infant, reared and educated in Ashland where she met and was married to W. G. Spaeth. In their early days here, Mrs. Spaeth was one of the most active members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Young Lady’s Institute and remained a member of the Alter Society for 55 years. The couple reared four daughters here. They are Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mrs. Anthony Pirog and Mrs. Robert Hamlin, all of Bremerton, and Mrs. James McGuire of Long Island, N.Y. She is survived by four brothers, Ellie Hout of Santa Clara, Calif., Joe Hout of Bremerton, Frank Hout of Oakland and Leo Hout of Minneapolis; a sister, Mrs. Daisy P[B]otsford of Seattle, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 8:30 Sunday at Miller-Reynolds Funeral Home with requiem mass at 9:30 Monday morning at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Kitsap Sun: 12MAY1962 HFA: 23SEP2023 [S347] Bremerton Sun, Spaeth, Katherine (Hout). 12MAY1962. Mrs. Katherine H. Spaeth, wife of a pioneer,Brmerton businessman, died early this morning in Harrison Memorial hospital following a heart attack. She had been hosptalized since Wednesday, when she was rushed to the hospital from her home at 826 Chester Ave. A daughter said Mrs. Spaeth did not regain conciousness. The wife of William H.. Spaeth, she and her husband came to Bremerton on their honeymoon, in 1905 and stayed. Until retiring three years ago. Mr. Spaeth was head of Spaeth transfer Co. for 47 years. She was born in Emporia,Pa; moving to Ashland,Wis, when she was an infant, reared and educated in Ashland, where she met and was married to W.G. Spaeth. In their early days here, Mrs. Spaeth was one of the most active members of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Young Lady's institute and remained a member of the Altar society for 55 years. The couple reared four daughters here. They are Mrs. harry Irwin, Mrs. Anthony Pirog and Mrs. Robert Hamlin, all of Bremerton and Mrs. James McGuire of Long Island,N.Y. She also is survived by foure brothers, Ellie Hout of Santa Clara,Calif; Joe Hout of Bremerton,Frank Hout of Oakland and Leo Hout of Minneapolis, a sister Mrs. Daisy Potsford of Seattle; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at 8.00 Sunday at Miller Reynolds funeral home with requiem mass at 9.30 Monday morning at Lady Star of the Sea Church. Bremerton Sun: 12MAY1962 [S347] Bremerton Sun, Hout, Joseph. 26JUN1962. Joseph Hout claimed by long Illness. A retired Puget Sound sheet metal worker and shop planning estimator, Joseph W. Hout, 65, died yesterday in Harrison Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hout born Dec 15, 1896, in Ashland, Wis., came to Bremerton when he was 17 and began working at PSNS. He retired in 1954. Mr. Hout a member of Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, was for several years a business agent for the local Sheetmetal Workers Union. Mr. Hout is survived by his wife, Ilo (Nell)Hout, at the home; a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Burton, Bremerton; a sister Mrs. George Botsford, Seattle; three brothers, Frank of Oakland, Calif; Ellie of Santa Clara, Calif; and Leo of Minneapolis; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Lewis Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Bremerton Sun: 26JUN1962 [S303] Kitsap Sun, Hout, Katherine Mrs. 13OCT1941. Mrs. Katherine Hout Death Sunday at 1818 Chester ave. claimed Mrs. Katherine Hout, 82, a well-known resident of the community. She had resided on Chester ave. for the past 16 years, coming here from Ashland, Wis. Born Aug. 7, 1859, in Imporium [Emporim], Pa., Mrs. Hout had been active in the Alter Society of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic church until two years ago, when ill health forced her retirement. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Ligman of Tacoma, Mrs. William Spaeth of Bremerton, Mrs. George Botsford of Seattle, and four sons, Ellie and Leo of Minneapolis, Joe of Bremerton, and Frank of Oakland. There are also 22 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Requiem mass will be said Wednesday morning at 8:30 o’clock by Rev. Fr. Joseph Camerman at the Catholic church, and burial will follow at the Ivy Green cemetery under the direction of the Lewis Funeral chapel. Rosary will be said at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday evening at the church. Kitsap Sun. 13OCT1941 [S347] Bremerton Sun, Thornbrue, Mrs. Eva Marie [Hout] [Ligman]. Mrs. Eva Marie Thornbrue, 67, 807 Warren Ave., died at a local hospital yesterday. Born at Emporium, Pa., on Feb. 11, 1883, she had been a resident of Bremerton for the past six years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Our Lady of Altars at Ephrata (Grant County). Survivors include her husband, John, of the family home; two sons, Forrest Ligman of Tacoma, and Thomas Ligman of National City, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. George Botsford, Seattle, and Mrs. William Speath, Bremerton; four brothers, Albert and Leo Hout, both of Minneapolis, Minn., Frank Hout of Ashland, and Joseph Hout of Bremerton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Rosary will be said at Our Lady Star of the Sea church Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Services will be conducted at the church Monday at 10 a.m. under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Tacoma. Bremerton Sun (Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington); 06OCT1950.