On 8 Dec 1798, the Augusta Chronicle published a list of those defaulting in Hancock County, Georgia during 1798. James Boswell appeared on the list for Captain Carter’s Militia District of Hancock County.

James Boswell died before 12 Mar 1808 when his property was appraised for probate in Hancock County, Georgia. Peter Dennis served as administrator of the estate and guardian of William Boswell, James Boswell, and Andrew Boswell. Also mentioned were sons Thomas Boswell and Alex Boswell.

Sources

Advertised Land Records, Hancock County, Georgia; http://www.georgiagenealogy.org/hancock2/advertised%20land.html; Accessed 1 May 2013.

Property Appraisal
Hancock County, Georgia
12 Mar 1808

An appraisment of the property of James Boswell decd. Made 12th March 1808.
(The list of items appraised at $506.87 1/2.) George Gray, Melone Mullins,
Linsey Thornton sworn appraisers. Georgia - Hancock County
This day George Gray, Melone Mullins & Linsey Thornton came before me and
he duly sworn saith that they have performed the requirements required by them
as appraisers of the estate of James Boswell decd.
Sworn to before me this 18th July 1809
Alex Bellany J.P.
George Gray
Melone Mullins
Linsey Thornton

Sale of the Estate of James Boswell decd.

Charles Miller 1 wagon & head gear 22.00
Linsey Thornton 1 feather bed & furniture 28.50
John Humphrey 1 " " " 28.50
Susannah Boswell 1 Feather Bed 10.00
" " feather bed & furniture 12.00
" " 1 spinning wheel 2.56 1/2
" " 1 large pot 3.06 1/2
Alex Boswell 1 spinning wheel 1.00
Peter Dennis 1 flex wheel 1.00
" " 1 cut reel 3.00
Lindsay Thornton 1 Dutch oven .50
Susannah Boswell 1 " " 1.43 3/4
William Dennis pot & hooks 1.00
Mrs. Boswell 2 skillets 1.06 1/2
Tea Kettle to Jas. Boswell 1.00
Alex Boswell Lot Pewter 10.00
Lindsey Thornton 1 " crockery .50
Alex Boswell 1 " tin 1.50
John Hill 2 brass ladles 3.12 1/2
Peter Dennis 1 Pine Table 1.25
Lindsey Thornton 1 Pine chest & others .75
William Boreland 1 large trunk .25
Lindsey Thornton 1 lot tile ware 4.00
Susannah Boswell 5 chairs 1.06 1/2
Right Hill 1 pr. saddle bags 4.62 1/2
James Boswell 1 Rifle gun 16.62 1/2
William Boreland 2 meat trays .25
" " 1 lot tile ware 3.00
George Gray basket .31 1/2
Peter Dennis Mens saddle & collar .37 1/2
William Boreland 3 Plows 5.00
" " 4 plains 4.25
Lindsey Thornton 1 Lot chisels & augers 3.25
Wm. Borland Square & compasses .12 1/2
" " Broad axe & foot adge 3.00
Lone Mullins 2 draw knives & saw 2.31 1/4
Peter Dennis Lot old iron 1.00
Alex Boswell prow comb & clevises 1.50
Howell Williams 1 oil stove 3.06 1/2
William Borland 3 Club axes 4.75
John Hill 1 pr. geers 5.25
William Borland Coulter 1.25
" " 1 Log chain 5.00
George Gray 2 grubbing Hoes 1.50
James Boswell Sorrell Horse 80.00
Thomas Boswell Grey mare 70.00
William Borland 1 Roan horse 71.00
Susannah Boswell 1 Sorrel Colt 24.00
Peter Dennis 2 Cow hides 2.00
Wright Hill 2 Baskets 1.56 1/2
Thos. Boswell 17 head Geese 8.50
Peter Dennis Bed Quilt & sheet 6.00
Susannah Boswell 1 Red speckled cow 15.25
" " Black & white cow & yearling 16.81 1/2
Thos. Boswell 3 Yearlings 12.00
Peter Dennis 1 Hone 1.56 1/2
Linsey Thornton 1 file & Rasp .50
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$514.68 3/4
Dr.
Peter Dennis Adm. in Acct. with the Estate of James Boswell decd.
1808
Dec. To Cash recd. of Melone Mullins 2.31 1/4
" " Howell Williams 3.06 1/4
" " John Humphries 28.50
" " John Hill 9.31 1/4
1812 " " Abraham Borland 73.93
Apl. ____________
117.11 3/4

The Estate of James Boswell
April 25th 1814 Recd. of Peter Dennis $129.80 in full of my part of the estate
of James Boswell decd. if no mistake is discovered in the settlement.
Allen Hudson
Thos. Boswell

April 25th 1814 Recd. of Peter Dennis $129.80 in full of the amount due to Wm.
Boswell of the estate of his father and to whom I am guardian if no mistake is
discovered in the settlement.
Test: Allen Hudson William Jackson

Recd. of Peter Dennis $129.80 in full of my part of the estate of James
Boswell decd. if no mistake is discovered in the settlement. April 25th 1814.
Linsey Thornton
Thos. Boswell

Recd. of Peter Dennis $129.80 in full of my part of my fathers estate unless
some mistake is discovered in the settlement this 25th April 1814.
Thomas Boswell
Linsey Thornton

December 26th 1814 Received of Peter Dennis $129.80 the amount due Andrew
Boswell of the estate of his father to whom I am guardian if no mistake is
discovered in the settlement.
Test: William Boswell
Andrew Boswell

18--
March 7 By Cash pd. Myles Greene 5.00
1809
March 6 " " " " " 1.00
1808
March 12 " " " John Hunphries 3.00
" " " " " " 12.25
1809
March 6 " " " Thomas Foard 5.56 1/4
1811
Mar 6 " " " " " 11.81 1/4
Feby 13 " " " Wm. D. Wright 48.84
" " " " John R. Grigery 7.00
June 13 " " " Wm. D. Wright 1.50
May 3 " " " Willie Abercrombie 52.83 1/4
1812
April 10 " " " Bird & Williamson 32.00
Feby. 23 " " " James ? Jones 9.39 1/4
1813
Mar 3 " " " Hamlin Lewis Diret. Tax 1.75

(Source: Hancock County, Georgia Will Book F, Page 85)

James Boswell was granted land in Washington County, Georgia in 1796 as a headright.

Appraisal of the property of James Boswell, 12 Mar 1808:
http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/hancock/wills/gwl246boswell.txt