The Boswell baronetcy, of Auchinleck in the County of Ayr was created for antiquary and songwriter Alexander Boswell in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 16 August 1821.[1] The baronetcy became extinct upon the second holder's death in 1875. Sir Alexander was the son of Samuel Johnson biographer James Boswell.
Boswell baronets, of Auchinleck (1821) edit
- Sir Alexander Boswell, 1st Baronet (1775–1822)
- Sir James Boswell, 2nd Baronet (?-1875)
References edit
- ^ "No. 17730". The London Gazette. 28 July 1821. p. 1555.