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William Webster
Born December 21, 1750
Died January 9, 1767 by drowning
Willie Webster

Son of Alexander Webster and Mary Erskine. A maternal first cousin of James Boswell.

Boswell wrote in his journal on January 12, 1767 "[h]eard of Willy Webster's being drowned. Sorry, but felt mind hardened."

    Boswell in Search of a Wife 1766-1769

    Unless otherwise noted, the source for a dated quotation of Boswell's is generally the corresponding volume of the Yale Trade Editions of Boswell's journals.