My Family History - Person Page 3

Sarah Evans¹ (F)
b. circa 1735, d. 1796, #130

Father* circa 1690 David Evans

Mother* circa 1695 (?) (Evans Spouse)

Birth* circa 1735 Child; Cumru Twp, Lancaster Co, PA²

Marriage* 24 August 1755 Bride; Groom: Solomon Brumfield; Berks Co, PA^3,4,1

Married Name 24 August 1755 Brumfield^3,4,1

Death* 1796 Deceased; Berks Co, PA^1,2

CoParent circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Daughter* 12 April 1756 Susannah Brumfield

Son* 3 June 1758 Joseph Brumfield

Son* 14 May 1760 Thomas Brumfield

Son* 4 November 1761 David Brumfield+

Son* 20 September 1763 Jesse Brumfield

Son* 21 September 1765 Solomon Brumfield

Daughter* 25 December 1767 Sarah Brumfield

Son* 23 February 1769 Amos Brumfield

Son* 1 August 1771 John Brumfield+

Daughter* 22 May 1775 Esther Brumfield

Citations

[S919] Will of David Evans, Will Book 1, p 139-41, Berks Co, PA, dated 7 Oct 1763, recorded 26 Nov 1763, Copy of original in possession of Win Wood.
[S1731] Evans family records compiled and supplied by Donnadeane Depew.
[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania, This source states ca. 1755. See also PA International Genealogical Index for 1988.
[S405] Ruth Bradford Lacey, Hedges - Brumfield - Eveland Genealogy.

Susannah Brumfield¹ (F)
b. 12 April 1756, d. 6 March 1830, #131

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 12 April 1756 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Married Name 1782 Boone¹

Marriage* 1782 Bride; Groom: Thomas Boone¹

Death* 6 March 1830 Deceased; ¹

Burial* 1830 Interred; Indian Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, near Oxford, Butler Co, OH²

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.
[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania, This source states Indian Creek Bapt Church.

Joseph Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 3 June 1758, d. before 1795, #132

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 3 June 1758 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Death* before 1795 Deceased; ¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Thomas Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 14 May 1760, d. 6 June 1841, #133

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 14 May 1760 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Marriage* 12 November 1821 Groom; Bride: Mary Crawford; Wayne Co, IN¹

Death* 6 June 1841 Deceased; Centerville, Wayne Co, IN¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Jesse Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 20 September 1763, d. November 1833, #134

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 20 September 1763 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Marriage* 4 June 1822 Groom; Bride: Hannah (?); Berks Co, PA¹

Death* November 1833 Deceased; Amity Twp, Berks Co, PA¹

Burial* 1833 Interred; ¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Solomon Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 21 September 1765, d. circa 1823, #135

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 21 September 1765 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Marriage* 19 February 1799 Groom; Bride: Betsy Robbes¹

Marriage* 18 April 1812 Groom; Bride: Ellen Scarlet¹

Death* circa 1823 Deceased; Amity Twp, Berks Co, PA¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Sarah Brumfield¹ (F)
b. 25 December 1767, d. after 1795, #136

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 25 December 1767 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Death* after 1795 Deceased; ¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Amos Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 23 February 1769, d. 1823, #137

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 23 February 1769 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Probate* 1823 Deceased; Berks Co, PA¹

Death* 1823 Deceased; ¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

John Brumfield¹ (M)
b. 1 August 1771, d. April 1835, #138

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 1 August 1771 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Marriage* 6 June 1799 Groom; Bride: Margaret Hollowell¹

Death* April 1835 Deceased; ¹

Burial* 1835 Interred; Centerville, Wayne Co, IN¹

CoParent Margaret Hollowell

Daughter* Sarah Brumfield

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Esther Brumfield¹ (F)
b. 22 May 1775, d. after 1838, #139

Father* circa 1733 Solomon Brumfield

Mother* circa 1735 Sarah Evans

Birth* 22 May 1775 Child; Berks Co, PA¹

Married Name Patton¹

Marriage* Bride; Groom: (?) Patton¹

Death* after 1838 Deceased; ²

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.
[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania, states she died between Nov 1838 and 22 Jan 1839.

Thomas Boone (M)
#140

Birth* Child;

Marriage* 1782 Groom; Bride: Susannah Brumfield¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Mary Crawford (F)
#141

Birth* Child;

Marriage* 12 November 1821 Bride; Groom: Thomas Brumfield; Wayne Co, IN¹

Married Name 12 November 1821 Brumfield¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Hannah (?) (F)
d. after 1833, #142

Marriage* 4 June 1822 Bride; Groom: Jesse Brumfield; Berks Co, PA¹

Married Name 4 June 1822 Brumfield¹

Death* after 1833 Deceased;

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Betsy Robbes (F)
#143

Marriage* 19 February 1799 Bride; Groom: Solomon Brumfield¹

Married Name 19 February 1799 Brumfield¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Margaret Hollowell (F)
#144

Marriage* 6 June 1799 Bride; Groom: John Brumfield¹

Married Name 6 June 1799 Brumfield¹

CoParent 1 August 1771 John Brumfield

Daughter* Sarah Brumfield

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

(?) Patton (M)
#145

Marriage* Groom; Bride: Esther Brumfield¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Jane McCleery (F)
#146

Marriage* after 1816 Bride; Groom: David Brumfield^1,2

Married Name after 1816 Brumfield^1,2

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.
[S405] Ruth Bradford Lacey, Hedges - Brumfield - Eveland Genealogy.

Ellen Scarlet (F)
#147

Marriage* 18 April 1812 Bride; Groom: Solomon Brumfield¹

Married Name 18 April 1812 Brumfield¹

Citations

[S264] Ray C. Brumfield and Blackman O. Brumfield, Descendants of Thomas Brumfield of Berks County Pennsylvania.

Letha Laura 'Lee' Cramer (F)
#148

Married Name 26 August 1944 Boger¹

Citations

[S1666] Lowell Boger to Wyatt and Mabel Boger, letter dated 28 Aug 1944, at Baker, OR. Original in possession of Win Wood.

Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger¹ (M)
b. 27 December 1684, #149

Father* 26 December 1663 Johann Paulus 'Pauli' Boger

Mother* Agnes Maria|Anna Margaretha (?)

Birth* 27 December 1684 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany²

Birth2 circa 1692 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany^1,3

Marriage* 1710 Groom; Bride: Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany⁴

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA³

Burial* Interred; Hill Church Cemetery, Annville, Lancaster Co, PA

CoParent 29 December 1691 Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux

Son* 30 March 1712 Hans Paulus Boger

Son* 18 June 1714 Johann Philip Boger+

Son* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger+

Son* 15 April 1719 Johann Michael Boger+

Daughter* 22 November 1721 Anna Catharina Boger

Son* July 1724 Johann Georg Boger

Daughter* 17 October 1726 Justina Boger

Son* 12 August 1730 Johann Jacob Bogar

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S535] A collection of early original documents and German family group sheets supplied by Brian Boger, Jun 1999. These papers were gathered in Schwaigern early 1999 by his friend Eva Kendall, Included in the papers Brian sent is the original birth record for Hans Paulus Boger listing his parents as Paul Boger and Anna Margretha.
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.
[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau, p. 69, states no day and month given in record. Photocopy of this original record supplied June 1999 by Brian Boger. There is no date on this page except 1710. The spelling of Eva's maiden name is Fux.

Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux^1,2 (F)
b. 29 December 1691, #150

Father* Paul Fuchs|Fux

Mother* Eva Holl

Birth* 29 December 1691 Child; Germany²

Birth2 circa 1697 Child; ³

Marriage* 1710 Bride; Groom: Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany⁴

Married Name 1710 Boger⁴

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA³

Death* Deceased; Lancaster Co, PA

Burial* Interred; Hill Church Cemetery, Annville, Lancaster Co, PA

CoParent 27 December 1684 Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger

Son* 30 March 1712 Hans Paulus Boger

Son* 18 June 1714 Johann Philip Boger+

Son* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger+

Son* 15 April 1719 Johann Michael Boger+

Daughter* 22 November 1721 Anna Catharina Boger

Son* July 1724 Johann Georg Boger

Daughter* 17 October 1726 Justina Boger

Son* 12 August 1730 Johann Jacob Bogar

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S535] A collection of early original documents and German family group sheets supplied by Brian Boger, Jun 1999. These papers were gathered in Schwaigern early 1999 by his friend Eva Kendall, Included in the papers Brian sent is a German group sheet showing Anna Eva Fuchs born 29 Dec 1691, daughter of Paul Fuchs and Eva Holl verw. Becker.
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.
[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau, p. 69, states no day and month given in record. Photocopy of this original record supplied June 1999 by Brian Boger. There is no date on this page except 1710. The spelling of Eva's maiden name is Fux.

Johann Philip Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 18 June 1714, #151

Father* 27 December 1684 Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger

Mother* 29 December 1691 Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux

Birth* 18 June 1714 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany^1,2

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA²

Marriage* 16 May 1742 Groom; Bride: Anna Margaretha Fix; Lehigh Co, PA¹

Death* Deceased; Cabarrus Co, NC³

CoParent Anna Margaretha Fix

Daughter* 2 June 1740 Elizabeth Boger

Son* 28 November 1742 Peter Boger+

Son* 12 October 1745 Jacob Boger+

Son* 17 February 1747/48 Daniel Boger

Daughter* 21 May 1750 Margaretta Boger

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.
[S941] Boger family records compiled and supplied by Trudie Davis-Long, a record of all Boger lines in U.S.

Mathias Boger^1,2,3 (M)
b. 21 November 1716, d. circa 1785, #152

Father* 27 December 1684 Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger

Mother* 29 December 1691 Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux

Birth* 21 November 1716 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany^1,2,3

Baptism 1716 Baptized; ⁴

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA^1,3

Marriage* 7 January 1745/46 Groom; Bride: Anna Magdalena Wampfler; Lebanon, Lancaster Co, PA^5,6

Death* circa 1785 Deceased; North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA⁷

Probate* 18 May 1785 Deceased; Lancaster Co, PA⁸

CoParent circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Son* 29 December 1747 Christian Boger+

Daughter* 1749 Maria Elizabeth Boger+

Son* Mathias Boger Jr.+

Son* 10 March 1756 Johann Valentin 'Velty' Boger+

Daughter* 17 November 1762 Anna Magdalene Boger

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S1302] Birth and Baptismal Certificate of Matheus Boger, handwritten copy in handwriting of Joshua B. Nearhoof, supplied Aug 1995, by Vesta Brehm. Location of original unknown and origin of information unknown. "The following is a copy of a birth and baptismal certificate taken from an old family Bible brought from Germany by the father Johann Paul. This Bible has been lost many years. Matheus Boger anno 1716 der ist gebohren. Eltern sind Johann Paul Boger und Anna Eva. Tauf zinger [baptismal witnesses] Michael Hay und Phillip Emerick".
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.
[S638] A handwritten paper, author unidentified (one place on page are initials J.E.D.), in the files at the Lebanon County Historical Society, "From a slip of paper found in the Sauer family Bible and evidently cut out of the imported family Bible (which latter Bible passed into my Uncle John's family) it appears that Matthias Boger was born Anno 1716 - that his parents were Johann Paul Boger and Anna Eva, and that the sponsers at baptism were Michael Hay and Philipp Emerich. This makes it clear that Matthias was a boy of nearly sixteen when he landed in Phila." William Pierce Boger's History of the Boger Family in the United States of America states, "The following in the German language, is a copy of a birth and baptismal certificate, taken from an old german family bible, which the father brought along from Germany. It has long since been lost. 'Mathias Boger, anno 1716, der ist gabohren. Eltern sind Johann Paul Boger, und Anna Eva. Taaf zengen. Michael Hay und Phillip Emerich".
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, p. 302, states they were married at Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980.
[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger", His date of death would probably be early 1785.
[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".

Johann Michael Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 15 April 1719, #153

Father* 27 December 1684 Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger

Mother* 29 December 1691 Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux

Birth* 15 April 1719 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany^1,2

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA²

Marriage* Groom; Bride: Magdalena Maria Moll³

CoParent Magdalena Maria Moll

Son* Frederick Boger+

Son* Jacob Boger

Son* Louis Boger

Son* circa 1740 William Boger

Son* 31 March 1761 Michael Boger

Son* 1763 Daniel Boger+

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.
[S269] Cyrus Boger, History of the Boger Family in the United States of America.

Justina Boger^1,2 (F)
b. 17 October 1726, #154

Father* 27 December 1684 Johann 'Hans' Paulus Boger

Mother* 29 December 1691 Anna Eva Fuchs|Fux

Birth* 17 October 1726 Child; Schwaigern, Neckar, Wurtemberg, Germany^1,2

Immigration* 11 August 1732 Immigrant; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, PA²

Citations

[S266] Annette Kunselman Burgert, Eighteenth Century Emigrants from German Speaking Lands to North America, Volume I: The Northern Kraichgau.
[S330] William John Hinke Ph.D., Pennsylvania German Pioneers.

Anna Magdalena Wampfler¹ (F)
b. circa 1720, d. after 14 October 1781, #155

Father* 1702 Hans Peter Wampfler

Mother* Anna Veronica Lung

Birth* circa 1720 Child;

Christening 7 June 1720 Christened; Keskastel, Alsace, France¹

Marriage* 7 January 1745/46 Bride; Groom: Mathias Boger; Lebanon, Lancaster Co, PA^2,3

Married Name 7 January 1745/46 Boger^2,3

Death* after 14 October 1781 Deceased; Lancaster Co, PA⁴

CoParent 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Son* 29 December 1747 Christian Boger+

Daughter* 1749 Maria Elizabeth Boger+

Son* Mathias Boger Jr.+

Son* 10 March 1756 Johann Valentin 'Velty' Boger+

Daughter* 17 November 1762 Anna Magdalene Boger

Citations

[S444] Fred B. Wampler, Wampfler (Wampler) Family History, 1500-1700.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, p. 302, states they were married at Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, states she was "sponsored by Mathias and Magdalene Boger, Sr., grandparents."

Philetta Higgins (F)
b. 19 January 1823, d. 7 February 1896, #156

Birth* 19 January 1823 Child; VT^1,2

Marriage* 12 March 1844 Bride; Groom: Benjamin Franklin Morey; Warren Co, IL¹

Married Name 12 March 1844 Morey¹

Death* 7 February 1896 Deceased; Munden, Republic Co, KS¹

CoParent 10 March 1822 Benjamin Franklin Morey

Son* 10 April 1849 Orlin Foote Morey+

Citations

[S1848] Morey family records compiked and supplied by Ralph Giddings, Jan 1992.
[S1647] Benjamin F. Moorey entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Microfilm M-593, Benjamin F. Moorey, 48, Farmer, b. PA; Philetta, 47, b. VT; Orrin, 19, Farmer, b. ?, other children listed but not transcribed.

Johann Valentin 'Velty' Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 10 March 1756, d. 24 July 1826, #157

Father* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Mother* circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Birth* 10 March 1756 Child; Lebanon, Lancaster Co, PA^1,3,4

Baptism 26 March 1756 Baptized; Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA, Lutheran¹

Marriage* 25 May 1784 Groom; Bride: Juliana Imboden; North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA⁵

Death* 24 July 1826 Deceased; Lebanon Co, PA^6,7

Burial* 26 July 1826 Interred; Hill Church Cemetery, North Annville Twp, Lebanon Co, PA^1,8

CoParent 2 October 1763 Juliana Imboden

Son* 27 May 1787 John Boger+

Son* 1792 Philip Boger

Daughter* 25 March 1796 Christianna|Christina Boger

Son* 13 December 1799 Joseph Boger+

Citations

[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898.
[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980, This source states he was born 10 Mar 1758.
[S417] Gevevieve M. Shouse, Wamplers in America, This source states he was born 10 Mar 1758.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, This source states they were married at Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, p. 300, Burials at Hill, (in date order but there are no other entries late June or in July so it could be July) "June 26, 1826.- Valentine Boger, b. Oct 16, 1758, s. of Matthias and Anna Magdalene; bapt. and confirmed; married Juliana Imboden; 4 children; died July 24, 1826; aged 67 y. 9 m. 3 d."
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980.
[S201] Cemetery Records of North and South Annville Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, "Boger, Valentine; Oct. 16, 1758-July 24, 1826 (V -Revol.)."

Mathias Boger Jr.¹ (M)
d. January 1813, #158

Father* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Mother* circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Biography*      Records of Salem Evangelical Lutheran & Reformed Church, Pleasant Hall, Franklin Co, PA, 1786, list Mathias Boger's name as "paid for the church [pounds] .36 D.2 to Wat Toscker and Hendricks on Barger." On May 3, paid to Mathias Boger pounds .1 S.15 for the church work." and "Received Dec.27.1793 from Henry Humberger and Casper Rieth, Head builders of Salem Church, the sum of 54 pounds in pure gold from Pennsylvania, in full for all my work in building the Church. Everything has been recieved by me. [Pounds] 54 S.0 D.0 [Signed] Mathias Boger." These papers indicate he was in Franklin County by 1788, two years after the death of his father. In 1793, he was listed in the tax records of Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA.
     The book Upper Strausburg & Vicinity published in 1989, states on page 3 that a local storeowner loaned money to many people between the years 1794-98. Mathias Bogar is on the list and it states that he was the builder of Pleasant Hall log church. In 1796, he was listed in the tax records of Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA, with 130 acres, 3 horses, 3 cows, 1 house and 1 barn. In 1799, he is listed with 160 acres, 1 house, 1 barn, 1 lot, 1 house, 5 horses, 5 cows.
     He received communion in 1800 and on 23 May 1802, in Salem Church.
     In 1803, he bought land that was not recorded until it was sold in 1810: 27 Mar 1810, deed between Mathias Boger and wife Barbara of Letterkenny Twp, Franklin County, PA, and Charles Wilson, land granted 29 Sep 1784, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Mary Turner of Lurgan Twp, Cumberland County (Franklin Co. was formed 1784), called Widdow's farm. It was sold 5 Aug 1785, to Henry Humbarger, who bequeathed it to his three sons, and then conveyed 20 Aug 1803, to Mathias Boger, 172 1/4 acres.
     Mathias Bogar is listed as surety for letters of administration 15 June 1803. (Will Book A, p. 166)
     In 1804, he is listed in the tax records of Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA, 160 acres land, house, lot, 3 horses, 6 cows.
     On 5 Nov 1804, letters of administration were granted to Mathias Boger for a Jacob Richart. There was no signature on any of the estate documents, but Mathias was paid 16 shillings for his work. (Will Book A, p. 225.)
     On 16 Apr 1805, Mathias Bogar is listed as surety for administration of estate of a Mr. Strache. (Will Book A, p. 252) Loose estate papers for Mr. Strache have not been located. Also in 1805, Mathias received communion at Salem Church. On the 9th of December 1805, He was appointed guardian over the estates of four children of Andrew Fricker Jr. of Huntingdon County, PA. This Andrew was a brother of Elizabeth who was at this time married to Mathias Boger's son Joseph.
     9 Oct 1806, letters of administration were granted to James Anslow and Mathias Bogar on the estate of James Enslow/Anslow. (Will Book A, p. 305) At the estate sale in October 1806, Mathias purchased one steer white over ---[bas or bag?], a large pewter dish for 7 shillings 6 pence and a 2 1/2 pound bag of flax seed. His son Joseph also attended the sale and purchased two heifer calves. Mathias' signature appears on estate documents. In 1806, Mathias also attended the estate sale for Frederick Stake. He purchased six bushels corn, a stove and a six plate stove and one frow? [definitely a small "f" so it wasn't a plow]. Mathias was an appraiser for this estate and received 2 pounds 19 shillings and 9 pence. His signature appears on the appraisal.
     In 1807, he was listed in the tax records of Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA, with 150 acres land, 3 horses and 5 cows.
     On 1 Oct 1809, letters of administration were granted to Mathias Boger on the estate of John Beelman, yeoman. Also 1809, Mathias, Barbara and daughter Susanna Boger received communion at Salem Church.
     The 1810 U.S. Census, Letterkenny Twp, Franklin Co, PA, p. 926, shows him and wife Barbara each over 45. Daughter Christianna is listed as 16-<26. (She must have just turned 16.) There are two white males listed also: 1 <10 and 1 10-<16. Records of Salem Church indicate Christian [Christianna?] Boger and Susanna Boger took communion in 1810 and 11. This year Mathias Boger sold land to Charles Wilson in Lurgan Twp. See abstract of the deed above. Another deed is dated 27 March 1810, between Mathias Boger and wife of Lurgan Twp, Franklin County, PA, and Charles Wilson, 70 acres and 128 perches originally granted 4 Nov 1780 or 90 to David Duncan, called Duncanburgh, patent book 15, pg 300 or 380, and sold by Duncan's estate 10 Jan 1799, to Henry Humbarger, and sold 20 Aug 1803, by Peter and Benjamin Humbarger to Mathias Boager and wife, who now sell 50 acres and 80 perches to Charles Wilson. (recorded 15 May 1810).

Birth* Child; Lancaster Co, PA

Marriage* 23 December 1777 Groom; Bride: Barbara Foerster; North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA²

Death* January 1813 Deceased; Franklin Co, PA³

Probate* 23 January 1813 Deceased; Franklin Co, PA³

CoParent before 29 May 1759 Barbara Foerster

Daughter* 12 July 1780 Maria Barbara Boger

Son* 19 September 1781 Joseph Bogar+

Son* 1784 Benjamin Boger+

Daughter* Catherine Bogar

Daughter* Susanah Bogar

Daughter* 29 February 1792 Maria Magdalina 'Mary' Boger+

Daughter* 6 December 1795 Christianna Boger+

Citations

[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, p. 307, Hill Evangelical Lutheran Church.
[S1822] Will of Mathias Boger, Will Book C, p. 84-6, Franklin County court house, Franklin Co, PA and codicil dated 12 Jan 1813 (Recorded 23 Jan 1813). Copy of original will, recorded will and codicil in possession of Win Wood. "I Mathias Bogar of Leterkenney Township Franklin County and State of Pennsylvania (yeoman) being very sick and weak in body, but of sound mind, memory, and understanding... my beloved wife, Barbara Boger the one moiety in half part of the whole amount of the annual rents of my Plantation situate in the Township County and State aforesaid, which I now live on, during her natural life, for her own proper use, also to have the sole use and benefit of the new End of the mansion house... one Cow of her own choosing, as much pewter ware as she thinks proper to take to her use, as much kitchen furniture as will be necessary, her bed bedding and bedstead, all to be compleat, all her clothes and as much of my linnin as she thinks proper, all my spun yarn flax, to her own proper use, to have liberty to cut and hawl as much firewood, on the said plantation, as will be necessary for her use during her Natural life, to take of such wood as will do the least damage to the said plantation, also my big chest, also all the Beer on the premises, also four Bushels wheat, also as much beef and pork as she thinks proper to take of whatever I have, also two Chairs, my ten plate stove to remain in her part of the house during her Natural live--all my vinigar. Second, I order and direct after my decease, that my Executors or the survivors of them, to sell by public vendue, all the remainder of my personal property (whatever is left after the above bequeath) And the amount of Sales to be applied towards the payments of my just debt; And I further impower my Excuetors or the Survivor of them to Lease my said plantation annualy during the natural life of my said wife and the whole of the one half of the rent to be paid to my wife Barbara as above mentioned and the other half so much thereof as will be necessary to be applied towards keeping the said plantation in proper repairs, pay taxes chargable. The remainder after my Just debts is all paid, to be annually equally divided among all my children. ...to grant bargain sell... all that house and lot situate in the Town of Strasburg, ...now in the possession of Henry Line, and the amount of Sales to be applyed towards the payment of my debts if any there be when sold, if none, to be equally divided among my children. ...after the decease of my wife, Barbara Boger, ...to grant bargain, Sell and Convey... all that my plantation or Tract of land, which I now live on, ...and the neat proceeds, of the amount of sales to be equally divided among all my children... It is further my will that all charges that stand against any of my children, is to be deducted out of the share of their legacy, it is to be understood that each of my children or their legal heirs, is to have an equal divident of the neat amount of all my Estate after the death of my widow, having due regard, to said sum or sums, which they respectively have already received. I Do hereby appoint Stephen Wilson and Jacob Stake both of the township...hereby revoking all former wills by me made... this 31 day of December 1812." signed by Mathias Bogar. Directly below it is the codicil, "I, Mathias Bogar... 12 January 1813... executors...to grant bargain Sell & Convey the lands & Tenements... the one third of the whole amount of sales of my plantation is to remain in the purchaser or purchasers hands during the natural life of my wife Barbara Bogar and the amount of the annual interest thereof is to be paid annually to my said wife Barbara Bogar or to her certain attorney... after the death of my said wife, the said one third purchase money is to be equally divided to & amongst my children or their representatives, the said annual Interest... is to be in full consideration of Dower... After the sale of the said plantation... the two thirds of the amount of sales of the said plantation to my lawfull Children or their lawfull representatives--..." Mathias his X mark Bogar. "23 January 1813...Mathias Bogar, now dec'd..." [Orphan's Court, Franklin Co, PA, Vol. B, p. 128, Mathias Boger Estate $2,986.99 1/2 cents.].

Christian Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 29 December 1747, d. 29 July 1779, #159

Father* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Mother* circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Biography* Homer Boger, in his book, writes, "Christian Boger Sr. was born Dec. 19, 1747, in Lancaster County, near Annville, Pa., on the Locust Grove Farm and married Barbara in Lebanon county, Pennsylvania. They were early settlers of Bedford County, Brothersvalley Twp., and arrived in 1773. He purchased four tracts of land along Bear Run from John Shaver, Jacob Doom, and John Switzer. Here his three sons, John, Christian, Jr., and Martin were born in 1774, 1776, and 1777, respectively. The village of Pine Hill was close by. Christian became ill and died July 29, 1779, and was the first person buried in the Reformed Cemetery, Berlin, Pa. The inscription on the tombstone reads as follows: Anno 1779 Den 29ten July 1st Christian Boger gestobren sein alter 1st 31 yahr und 7 mo. The will was recorded in Bedford County and probated on August 7, 1779, lists wife Barbara and sons John, Christian Jr. and Martin. His wife arranged affairs as best she could, put the two older boys in bags across the back of the horse, along with a few possessions, and holding Martin, the baby, made that almost impossible journey back to Lebanon County [comp. It was Lancaster then.] which was about 145 miles away. Barbara was very courageous in making that journey for if she had not gone back, Christian Sr.'s line would have ended. Christian Jr. was raised by his Uncle Valentine, and John and Martin were raised by Mathias Jr. This was told by Christian Jr.'s daughter, Elizabeth. All three sons came back to now Somerset County, Pa., about 1797."

Birth* 29 December 1747 Child; Annville, Lancaster Co, PA^3,4

Marriage* circa 1770 Groom; Bride: Barbara (?)⁴

Death* 29 July 1779 Deceased; Bedford Co, PA^5,6

Burial* 1779 Interred; Place Reformed Cemetery, near Berlin, Somerset Co, PA⁴

Probate 7 August 1779 Deceased; Bedford Co, PA⁷

CoParent circa 1747 Barbara (?)

Daughter* Elizabeth Boger

Daughter* Anna Magdalena Boger

Son* 5 February 1774 Rev. John Boger+

Son* 21 January 1776 Christian Boger Jr.+

Son* 29 April 1777 Martin Boger+

Citations

[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980, This source lists the name of the town.
[S941] Boger family records compiled and supplied by Trudie Davis-Long, a record of all Boger lines in U.S.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980, This source lists the date.
[S941] Boger family records compiled and supplied by Trudie Davis-Long, a record of all Boger lines in U.S, This source lists the location.
[S335] Homer Boger, Boger Family.

Anna Magdalene Boger^1,2,3 (F)
b. 17 November 1762, #160

Father* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Mother* circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Birth* 17 November 1762 Child; Lebanon, Lancaster Co, PA^2,4

Baptism 5 December 1762 Baptized; Lebanon, Lancaster Co, PA²

Marriage2 19 April 1779 Bride; Groom: John William|Wilhelm Bohr⁵

Married Name 9 August 1779 Bohr^3,6

Marriage* 9 August 1779 Bride; Groom: John William|Wilhelm Bohr^3,6

Citations

[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898.
[S269] Cyrus Boger, History of the Boger Family in the United States of America.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980, The day of month only is from the IGI PA 1992 and needs to be verified.
[S335] Homer Boger, Boger Family.
[S304] Fred B. Wampler, The Wampler Family History, 1701-1980, p. 6, states that she married William Bohr but no date or source is given.

Maria Elizabeth Boger^1,2 (F)
b. 1749, d. 1816, #161

Father* 21 November 1716 Mathias Boger

Mother* circa 1720 Anna Magdalena Wampfler

Birth* 1749 Child; PA³

Married Name 5 January 1768 Schally^2,4

Marriage* 5 January 1768 Bride; Groom: Lucas Abraham Schally; North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA^2,4

Death* 1816 Deceased; Greene Co, TN⁵

CoParent 26 April 1742 Lucas Abraham Schally

Son* Valentine Schally

Citations

[S1813] Will of Mathias Boger, Lancaster Co, PA, Will Book E, Vol. I, p. 237-39, Lancaster County, PA court house, dated 27 Mar 1784, (Recorded 18 May 1785) FHL microfilm no. 21,356. Copy of original recording in possession of Win Wood. "Mathias Boger, deceased. In the name of God Amen... I Mathias Boger, the elder... yeoman being at present Sick and Weak in Body nevertheless of sound and disposeing Mind Memory and understanding thanks be to God... I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Anna Magdeleane my Bed & Bedstead a Chest and as much of my household furniture as she shall think Proper to demand or desire I also give and Bequeath unto my said wife the best of one of my Coa..? or the Choice thereof and two Sheep. Item it is my will and I do hereby order that all the money what I have at the time of my decease I give and Bequeath unto my said wife Anna Magdeleane to make use of the same dureing her Life as she shall stand in meed of and provided their should any money or Estate remain after her decease then it is my will that the same what shall so remain of my Estate as aforesaid shall be equally divided between my daughter Maria Elizabeth and my son Mathias and my daughter Magdeleane & my son Valentine share and share alike and as for my son Christian's children I give and bequeath unto them the sum of five shillings over and above a Bond which my son Valentine have executed to them which shall be in full of all their part or share to my estate. And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my son Valentine Boger Executor... [signed] Mathias Boger".
[S269] Cyrus Boger, History of the Boger Family in the United States of America.
[S335] Homer Boger, Boger Family.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898.
[S662] Boger family group sheet compiled by Mildred Sutton and supplied to Joyce Miller.

Joseph Bogar^1,2,3,4 (M)
b. 19 September 1781, d. 1849, #162

Father* Mathias Boger Jr.

Mother* before 29 May 1759 Barbara Foerster

Biography* In 1803/05, Joseph and wife Elizabeth were living in the Pleasant Hall area of Franklin County. Two daughters were christened at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In 1804, he is listed on the tax records of Letterkenny Township, Franklin County, PA six pages from his father Mathias' name. Volume 3, page 67, "Bogar, Joseph, 170 acres land, 1 horse, 3 cows."
In 1806, Joseph Boger attended the estate sale of Frederick Stake [his brother-in-law's father.] He purchased "a lot of cow chains, 11 shillings 3 pence." His father Mathias was an appraiser of this estate.
In Oct 1806, Joseph's father was an administrator of the James Endsley estate. Joseph attended the sale and purchased two heifer calves for 2 pounds, 14 shillings 4 pence.
In 1807, he listed in the tax records of Lurgan Twp, Franklin Co, PA, along with his father. At this time Joseph had 118 acres. There are no recorded deeds for him in Franklin County.
In the 1810 U.S. Census, Dublin Twp, Bedford Co, PA, p. 495, he has two sons under 10, (Joseph and Benjamin?) One male 26-<45, (Joseph.) One female under 10, (daughter or stepdaughter?) and one female 16-<26 (probably his second wife). The daughter under 10 could be Catherine. It appears that daughters Elizabeth and Mary are in the Jacob Stake household. Joseph's son Thomas was born in November of 1810 so the woman in the household would be the new wife. Harold G. Bogar's father listed the children in the household in 1810 as Benjamin, Joel and Susanna. Joseph did not have a daughter Susanna, but did have a sister who was older than 10, probably a teenager.
In 1811, 1812 and 1813, per tax lists, Joseph was living in Dublin Twp, Bedford County, close to his father-in-law. In 1811 he had two horses and one cow and no land. In 1812, he had one horse and no cattle or land. In 1813, there were no separate listings for horses, cows, etc. He paid 13 cents tax. Before 1810, landless residents of Bedford were not listed on tax records, so Joseph could have been in the county earlier. He does not appear in the 1814-16 Bedford County tax records.
In Nelson's Biographical Dictionary and Historical Reference Book of Fayette County, p. 1053, there is a biography of John Boger, son of Joseph H. Boger and grandson of Joseph Boger. It states, "His grandfather, Joseph Boger, Jr. [actually not Jr; John's father was Joseph Jr.], was born in Lancaster County, PA, [correct] where he was a millwright [a worker who installs or repairs the machinery of a mill. Actually Joseph came to Franklin County with his family as a child] and married and reared a family of five children: Benjamin, Joseph, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary." This list of children is correct.
About 1814, Joseph Boger gave evidence in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, in a lawsuit against his father-in-law, Andrew Fricker. In the probate papers of Andrew Fricker the following item is listed, "1819 Aug. 7th By cash paid Abraham Long per proven acct. & rect. said acct assigned to said Long by Jos. Boger $92.19. Interest on the above from 7 Aug 1819 till 20th Sept 1822." So it appears that Joseph Boger was still in Huntingdon County or close by in 1819.
In 1827, Michael Grove of Letterkenny Township, Franklin County was appointed guardian over Joseph and Mary Boger, minors of Joseph Boger. It is probabe that a guardian was appointed for the children relating to the estate they had received their grandfather, Andrew Fricker. Ellen Boger Cassady's letters state that Joseph Boger Sr. remarried.
Son Thomas' biography in a Meeker Co, MN book states that he was born on the banks of the Juniata River in Juniata Co, PA. Juniata was not formed until later. That area was Mifflin County at that time. Since Joseph was accounted for on tax records in Bedford County until 1814, it seems likely that he moved up to Mifflin County for work. The Meeker County biography indicates that Joseph was a miller, which we already knew from the biography of Joseph's grandson John listed earlier.
According to the Thomas H. Boger biography, Joseph then moved to Hawkins Co, TN when Thomas was a boy and Thomas assisted in father in running a large flouring mill. By that time Joseph had married a third time. In 1830 and 1840 Joseph is listed there in census records. In 1850 his widow, Fanny Fletcher, is living with one of her children. Other Fletcher families turn up in Hawkins Co, TN in 1830. We also find that there were several Fletcher families in Huntingdon Co, PA in 1820 so we think that Joseph moved down to Hawkins Co, TN with his wife's family.
Vol. 15, p. 125, of deeds of Hawkins Co, TN, Joseph Bogard is one of several trustees for the Methodist Church buying land on the north side of the Holston river and the land includes "Union Meeting House" 1834 Methodist Episcopal Church of the Union Meeting House. The Union Meeting House log building is now part of the exterior of the United Methodist Church 1.5 miles north of 11W at Church Hill, Hawkins Co, TN. The building has apparently remained in the hands of the Methodist Church all these years. Records of this church have not been located. Tommy Skelton of Hawkins County says the building had a "slave balcony" so that the slaves could attend church with their owners. After interviewing church members 26 May 2002, we learned that the building suffered a fire in the 1930's and papers inside the church were burned (possibly the old records?). We also learned that the building fell down in the very early 1900's and was put back up. Then in 1999, the building was bolted to beams to reinforce it, the floor was lowered three or four feet, the slave balcony was removed and the inside was dry-walled and a new ceiling and stairs were added so a second floor could be used at a later time. We toured the inside of the building after services and went upstairs where we could see logs on the inside walls.
In January 1845, Joseph was charged by the grand jury of Hawkins County, TN for "unlawfully betting money Bank notes Bills single merchandize (sic.) calves and flour and other valuable things of the value of ten dollars upon the Event of an Election then pending & thereafter to be held and thereafter to wit the fourth day of November 1844 holden in this State for president of the United States of America contrary to the form of the Statute in such cases made and provided against good morals to the evil Example of all others in like cases offending and against the peace and dignity of the State..." Witness for the state was Clark Hunter. Joseph was to answer the charges in May of 1845. Joseph signed his name "Joseph Bogar." Joseph posted bond of $250. Signing the bond with him was Jas. Bradly. Joseph returned to court in May and said that he cannot deny that he is guilty. He was charged one dollar. Listed after Joseph's name in the charges were the names of many, many other people charged with the same offense. It seems that a list might have been turned over to the court of those who had bet on the election. Joseph was listed as "late of Hawkins County," as was everyone else, therefore it appears he was still residing in Hawkins at that time. These records refer to him as a laborer. One of the items he bet was flour, so he might still have been a miller, possibly at Hord's Mill located very close to Union Methodist Church north of Church Hill, TN.
As far as we know then, Joseph was alive in May of 1845. Records of his son Benjamin's descendants show that he died in 1849 as do family records of descendants of his son Thomas Harlan Bogar. Joseph's widow is with their son Gideon Lemuel Bogar in Jefferson Co, TN in 1850. It seems likely that Joseph was buried at Union Methodist Church burying ground but there is no marker there now with his name on it. There are numerous old markers and fieldstones there that are now unreadable.

Birth* 19 September 1781 Child; North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA^5,6

Baptism 14 October 1781 Baptized; Hill Evan. Lutheran Church, North Annville Twp, Lancaster Co, PA¹

Confirmation* 1799 Confirmand; Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pleasant Hall, Franklin Co, PA⁷

Marriage* circa 1800 Groom; Bride: Elisabeth Fricker^7,8

Marriage* circa 1810 unknown Boger-Spouse

Marriage* circa 1820 Groom; Bride: Frances 'Fanny' Fletcher⁹

Death* 1849 Deceased; probably Hawkins Co, TN

CoParent 10 October 1782 Elisabeth Fricker

Son* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger+

Daughter* 7 May 1803 Maria Catharina 'Catherine' Boger+

Daughter* 11 July 1804 Elisabeth Boger

Son* circa 1807 Joseph H. Boger+

Daughter* circa 1809 Mary Boger+

CoParent unknown Boger-Spouse

Son* 10 November 1810 Thomas Harlan Bogar+

CoParent between 1794 and 1800 Frances 'Fanny' Fletcher

Daughter* 5 March 1821 Margaret Bogar+

Son* between 1822 and 1823 Gideon Lemuel Bogar+

Son* 6 September 1829 Fletcher Asbury Bogar+

Son* circa 1830 (?) Boger

Daughter* circa 1832 Matilda H. Bogar

Son* between 1835 and 1838 James Bogar

Citations

[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898, . Joseph was "sponsored by Mathias and Magdalene Boger, Sr., grandparents."
[S1545] Wm P. Boger to John Boger, letter dated 5 Jan 1896, photocopy in possession of Win Wood. John Boger was son of Joseph H. Boger, son of Joseph Boger, son of Mathias Boger, Jr. Wm P. Boger is son of Cyrus, son of Joseph, son of Valentine, son of Mathias Jr.
[S1823] Probate Papers of Mathias Boger, Jr., Estate no. 1185, 23 Jan 1813, Franklin Co, PA. Copies from microfiche at courthouse in Chambersburg. Original documents in File box no. 8, missing from courthouse Dec 1992. Microfiche copies in possession of compiler are poor and are unreadable in many areas. In 1994, copies of original documents were received by writer and are legible. Document dated "14 March 1815, 56.) paid to Joseph Bogar, one of legatees as per release $482.16 1/2; 57.) paid to Benjamin Bogar, one of legatees... $482.16 1/2; 58.) paid to John Davis and Catherine his wife, one of legatees $482.16 1/2; 59.) paid to Susanah Davis, one of legatees... $482.16 1/2; 60.) paid to Philip Roan & Magdalene his wife, one of legatees...$482.16 1/2; 61.) paid to John Nevin guardian of Christina Bogar, one of legatees... $482.16 1/2." [I will use this as the birth order because it lists Joseph first, Benjamin second and Christina last which we know to be correct. The other three girls could possibly be out of order.] Second Document, "Account of Jacob Stake surviving Executor of Mathias Bogar Decd filed 2 Feby 1826... of the said balance received by Stephen Wilson. 2.) Cash Paid Joseph Bogar, one of the heirs as per... $757.79 1/2; 3.) Cash Paid Philip Rane, one of the heirs...$757.79 1/2; 4.) Cash Paid John Nevin guardian of Christina Bogar $757.79 1/2; 5.) Cash Paid Benjamin Fricker one of testators wards $185.59 1/2; 6.) Cash paid Christian Fricker one of testator wards $185.59 1/2; 7.) Cash Paid William Cox intermarried with Catharine Bogar $279.88; 8.) Cash Paid John Davis intermarried with Susanah Boger as per rects $126.83; 9.) Cash Paid Thomas M. Kinstry Guardian of Susanna minor child of Benjamin Bogar one of the sons of Mathias Bogar $128.82; 10.) Cash paid William Davis Admr of Benjamin Bogar $72.48".
[S2415] William Pierce Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 28 Feb 1937, "The Andrew Boger you say stopped over in the Bald Eagle Valley. My father Cyrus Boger always and frequently said he heard his father Joseph [note: son of Valentine] talk about their relations near Punxetany in the Bald Eagle Valley, so this positively connects our families together and further proves the correctness of my 10 sheets as far as I went." Original letter in possession of Win Wood.
[S301] William Henry Egle M.D. M.A. ed., Notes and Queries 1898.
[S377] S. B. Nelson, Nelson's Biographical Dictionary and Historical Reference of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, This source lists Joseph's birth location.
[S409] Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Parish Register 1790-1869.
[S1167] Will of Jacob Stake, Will Book D, p. 177, dated 16 Nov 1820, probated 4 Apr 1831, Franklin Co, PA, FHLC 323,866 in the custody of LDS Family History Center, Salt Lake City, UT. "...I give and bequeath to my two Nieces (Daughters of Elizabeth Freaker intermarried with Joseph Boger but she is now decd) Elizabeth Boger and Mary Boger who is now living with me to have equal shares of the same but if the said Elizabeth Boger or Mary Boger should die having no heirs then the said estate to be owned or claimed by the surviver but if the deceased having Children or child only said child or children is then to have the mothers part", Also, this approximate marriage date is based on the fact that Jospeh Boger was confirmed in 1799 and his son Benjamin was born about 1801.
[S1398] Bogar family group sheets compiled by Richard W. Bogar.

Benjamin Boger^1,2,3,4 (M)
b. circa 1801, d. 12 January 1894, #163

Father* 19 September 1781 Joseph Bogar

Mother* 10 October 1782 Elisabeth Fricker

Biography*      In a letter from Ellen Boger Cassady to Wyatt Boger dated 14 Nov 1902, she writes, "Father came from Maryland to pa. when a young man. his mother died when he was young and his Father married again. and Father drifted away from home and never returned. he never heard from his folks after he left home. he used to tell us that he had a brother Joseph and a sister. We never saw any of Father's people, nor heard from them."
     In another letter dated March 1921, Ellen Boger Cassady writes to her nephew, Wyatt Boger, "I will try to tell you what little I know about our Boger relatives my grand father Boger lived in Maryland State. his name was S Joseph. I can't tell you where he died or when he died. grand mother Boger died when her children were small and their Aunts took them and raised them up. that was the way they got scatred [scattered]. And I never could tell you how my father got away up here... Cousin Mary told me that her father said that he had a brother Benjamin and that he had often tried to find him but he never could."
     In a letter from Wyatt Boger to Wm Pierce Boger dated 17 Feb 1937, he writes, "These sons [Benjamin and Joseph] set out to drive cattle westward from their home, and Andrew [he meant Benjamin] stopped over in the Bald Eagle Valley to chop wood, and Joseph went on with the cattle, (this is the story related by each of them) and they never met afterwards. Neither did any of their progeny learn of the family of the other until in recent years." That cattle-driving trip apparently took place in 1818 because his obituary says that he was a "Native of Maryland - came to Bald Eagle, Pa 75 years ago (18 years old) 1818."
     In 1831 he was on the tax assessment list of Half Moon Twp, Centre Co., PA with one occupation and one cow. This would be about the time he and Harriet married. Benjamin is not on the 1830 Census for Centre County and he is not accounted for in his future father in law's house. Joseph Lewis' children are all accounted for in 1830 with no other persons left over who could be Benjamin. He was likely in the household of his half-brother Thomas Harlan Bogar in Hawkins Co., TN; Thomas' household has 3 men age 20-30.
     He was enumerated in the 1840 census of Half Moon Twp, Centre Co., PA, the same place his father-in-law lived 10 years earlier. 2 males <5 [Andrew and Benjamin Jr.]; 1 male 5-10 [Joseph]; 1 male 30-40 [Benjamin (making his birth date between 1800-10)]; 1 female 5-10 [Elizabeth]; 1 female 20-30 [Harriet].
     After the death of his wife in 1881, Benjamin went to live with his daughter, Ellen Boger Cassady. At that time he was about 80 years old. He died at 93 of old age in 1894.

Birth* circa 1801 Child; PA^5,6

Marriage* Groom; Bride: Harriet Lewis^7,8

Death* 12 January 1894 Deceased; Hickory Bottom, Blair Co, PA^9,10

Burial* 14 January 1894 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA¹¹

CoParent 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Son* 13 April 1832 Joseph Boger+

Daughter* 5 November 1834 Elizabeth 'Lib' Bogar+

Son* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger+

Son* 22 May 1839 Benjamin 'Bennie' Boger

Daughter* 22 February 1841 Nancy Jane 'Nan' Boger+

Daughter* 7 June 1843 Ellen Boger+

Son* 7 March 1845 Lewis Boger

Daughter* 15 January 1848 Isabella 'Belle' Boger+

Son* 6 February 1850 Jacob 'Jake' Boger

Son* 24 August 1852 Mahlon Boger

Citations

[S377] S. B. Nelson, Nelson's Biographical Dictionary and Historical Reference of Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
[S971] Ellen B. Cassady to Wyatt Boger, letter dated March 1921, original in possession of compiler. "Dear Nephew, I received your welcome letter weeks ago. I will try to tell you what little I know about our Boger relatives. My Grand father Boger lived in Maryland State. his name was s [?] Joseph. I cant tell you where he died or when he died. Grand mother Boger died when her children were small and their Aunts took them and raised them up. that was the way they got scatred. And I never could tell you how my father got away up here. Uncle Joseph Boger lived in fayette Co Pa. his family was three boys and two girls Joseph Samuel John Mary Rebecka Uncle Joseph and his wife died many years ago. Cousin Joseph Boger family was three 2 girles and one boy they are grown up. Joseph and his wife died a few years ago. Joseph lived near where his father lived. Cousin Samuel Boger family was one a girl. Samuel has been dead and his wife for many years the girls husband is dead. Samuel lived in Nebraska and died there and was buried there. Grandfather Boger family was 2 boys and 2 girls their names Joseph and Benjamin. Mary and Catharine. the girls were married they are all dead many years ago. these girls lived near where Uncle Joseph lived. Benjamin was my fathers name. Cousin Mary told me that her father said that he had a brother Banjamin and that he had often tried to find him but he never could. Uncle Joseph Boger was a wagon maker. he had a farm near the coal mines and after he died cousin John sold that farm and bought a farm away from the coal country they have a man to do the farming. they are to old to do much work. John Mary and Rebecka live together on the farm I write to Mary. I hav'nt heard from them for six months I dont know if they are all living I wrote to Mary this week All this that I have wrote to you Mary wrote to me. they are pretty well fixed for living. but they are very old people...".
[S1632] Benjamin Boger to Frederick Dubbs, Quit Claim.
[S2415] William Pierce Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 28 Feb 1937, "The Andrew Boger you say stopped over in the Bald Eagle Valley. My father Cyrus Boger always and frequently said he heard his father Joseph [note: son of Valentine] talk about their relations near Punxetany in the Bald Eagle Valley, so this positively connects our families together and further proves the correctness of my 10 sheets as far as I went." Original letter in possession of Win Wood.
[S1632] Benjamin Boger to Frederick Dubbs, Quit Claim, In this document, Benjamin signed as an adult so he would have been 21 or older.
[S1636] Photograph of cemetery stone of Benajmin Boger at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.
[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1634] Benjamin Boger Entry, Blair County Death Register.
[S1655] Obituary of Benjamin Boger from an unknown newspaper (n.d.) abstract supplied by Carol Duffee, 9 Mar 1992. "Funeral by Reb. G.P. Sarvis. Wife preceded him in death 12 years ago. Died at home of dau. Ellen Cassady (Wm) at Hickory Bottom, 2 mile from B. E. Native of Maryland - came to Bald Eagle, Pa 75 years ago (18 years old) 1818", There are no probate records in Blair Co, PA for Benjamin.
[S1634] Benjamin Boger Entry, Blair County Death Register, There is a gravestone at Bald Eagle Cemetery for Benjamin.

Harriet Lewis^1,2 (F)
b. 27 May 1817, d. 23 October 1881, #164

Father* 16 June 1792 Joseph Lewis

Mother* 12 April 1797 Elizabeth Leaney

Biography* On the 9 Mar 1881, Harry Cassady writes to his uncle Andrew, "Grandmother has a very sore mouth and I think it will kill her." He probably is referring to his father's mother, Harriet Lewis. Her obituary tells of a severe illness lasting four weeks and mentions pain and suffering. Ellen Boger Cassady wrote that her mother had a photo taken the first of June 1881 and it is probably the photo we have of her at an advanced age. Ellen's brother Benjamin went to live with his sister Elizabeth Nearhoof and their father Benjamin went to live with his daughter Ellen Cassady. Ellen wrote that all the household furnishings "great and small" were then sold.

Birth* 27 May 1817 Child; PA^3,2,4,5

Marriage* Bride; Groom: Benjamin Boger^3,6

Married Name Boger^3,6

Death* 23 October 1881 Deceased; Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA^3,7

Burial* 25 October 1881 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA^7,8

Probate 1881 Deceased; Blair Co, PA⁹

CoParent circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Son* 13 April 1832 Joseph Boger+

Daughter* 5 November 1834 Elizabeth 'Lib' Bogar+

Son* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger+

Son* 22 May 1839 Benjamin 'Bennie' Boger

Daughter* 22 February 1841 Nancy Jane 'Nan' Boger+

Daughter* 7 June 1843 Ellen Boger+

Son* 7 March 1845 Lewis Boger

Daughter* 15 January 1848 Isabella 'Belle' Boger+

Son* 6 February 1850 Jacob 'Jake' Boger

Son* 24 August 1852 Mahlon Boger

Citations

[S1873] Lewis Genealogy 1927, compiled by William Lewis and loaned to Wyatt Boger by J.B. Nearhoof, 6 Jun 1927. It was obtained by J.B. Nearhoof from Wm Lewis on Decoration Day 1927. Wyatt Boger transcribed this genealogy on his typewriter. This transcription in the possession of Win Wood. There is no documentation with this genealogy.
[S1264] List of Lewis Family Births and Deaths, two pages handwritten in beautiful script. Original source of document unknown. This original document was found in the papers of Wyatt Boger and was received by him from J.B. Nearhoof. It is now in the possession of Win Wood (2002). In a letter to Joshua Nearhoof, he comments on the beautiful handwriting and asks whose it is. No response has been located. "Family of Joseph Lewis and Elizabeth Laney Lewis: John Lewis was born August 27th 1813; Margaret Lewis was born July 18th 1815; Harriet Lewis was born May 27th 1817; Nancy Lewis was born April 14th 1819; Martha Lewis was born June 24th 1821; Samuel Lewis was born November 16th 1823; [page 2] Lewis Family Deaths: Elizabeth Lewis died June 5th, 1850 Aged 59 years; Margaret Cryder died June 8th 1850, Aged 34 yrs. 10 mo. 20 days; Joseph Lewis died December 4th, 1880. Aged 89 years; Martha Lewis died June 20th 1884. Aged 62 yrs. 11 mo 26. days; John Lewis died December 27th, 1893, Aged 80 Yrs. 4 mo.; Nancy Weaver died February 20th, 1898, Aged 78 yrs. 10 mo. 6 days; Samuel Lewis died February 28th, 1897, Aged 73 yrs. 3 mo. 12 days".
[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1653] Benjamin Boger entry, 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Family 22. National Archives Microfilm T-9, Benjamin Boger, 70, Farmer, infirm, b. PA, both parents b. PA; Harriet, 64, wife, keeping house, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. Ireland; Benjamin, 40, son, at home, idiotic, b. PA.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1740] Ellen B. Cassady to Andrew Boger, letter dated 31 Jan 1882 [letter is actually dated 1881 but that is in error], original in possession of compiler. "Lib has been sick ever since Mother died with fever. She is better now able to work some. Mother had some pictures taken the first of June. Jake and I got one of the large size taken. they are very good ones. I have none that I could send you. If you send my [me] 75 cts I can get you one like the one I have. I will send you a piece of the shroud. Our schoolteacher wrote the lines I sent I got hold of a paper and I wrote them of[f]. Samuel B. Greene is his name. There was a sale every thing was sold all the house hold furniture and cows pigs and every great and small was sold. Benj is at Nearhoofs. Father is with me this winter his health is good so far. these two men is to be kept. they are a great [?] change left. Cate talks of taking Father in the Spring. I wish you were there to se to [the?] trouble the are." Enclosed is the letter is a scrap of off-white fabric used for Harriet Lewis Boger's shroud and the handwritten obit copied by the schoolteacher, "Died. Bogar.- In Snyder twp., on Oct 23, 1881, after a severe illness of four weeks, Mrs. Harriet Bogar, aged 64 yrs., 4 mo., and 28 days. The funeral Services were conducted at Bald Eagle on 25th of October, by the Rev. Graham, M. E. minister, Mrs. Bogar was a consistent member of the M. E. Church over 26 years. The death of this kind and friendly woman has filled many hearts in our midsts with mourning, and her Surviving children sadly lament the loss of their kind and affectionate mother; but they have the great consolation, that she has doubtless gone to a better world than this, where sickness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more." S. B. G.
[S1090] Photograph of cemetery stone of Harriet Boger taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery in Blair Co, PA. 64y 4m 28d, should be 26d.
[S1089] Will of Harriet Boger, Will Book D, p. 516, FHLC 1,289,439, in the custody of the LDS Family History Center, Salt Lake City, UT. "J.M. Caldewood, Administrator of Harriet Boger, dec'd. Memorandum. Proof of death filed. Letters of Administration were this day granted to J.M. Calderwood, administrator of Harriet Boger late of Snyder Twp, Blair Co, dec'd. Bond given in the final sum of six hundred dollars with A.A. Stevens & J.B. Williams as sureties 7 Nov 1881. Appraisement filed Jany 21, 1882. Vendue list filed Jany 21 1882".

Joseph Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 13 April 1832, d. 14 November 1858, #165

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Biography*      Joseph may have been in Warren Co, IL as early as 1855. His land, Lot 6, Blk 1, in Cameronville (Deed no. 21070) was sold 25 Dec 1858, 6 weeks after his death, to D.R. Shelton & wife. It is recorded Vol. 30, p. 628, and the fees were paid by Andrew Boger on 15 Jan 1859.

Birth* 13 April 1832 Child; PA^1,3

Marriage* 23 December 1855 Groom; Bride: Margaret Ann Fox; Warren Co, IL⁴

Death* 14 November 1858 Deceased; Warren Co, IL^1,3

Burial* November 1858 Interred; Silent Home Cemetery, Floyd Twp, Warren Co, IL³

CoParent 12 December 1835 Margaret Ann Fox

Daughter* 8 September 1856 Harriet Eliza 'Hattie' Boger+

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S447] Tombstone Inscriptions Silent Home Cemetery.
[S663] Joseph BOVER to Margret A. Fox, 23 Dec 1855, Warren Co, IL, Book A, p. 377, extracted from records at the Illinois State Historical Society and supplied by Sharon S. Kunnard <e-mail address> Aug 1997.

Elizabeth 'Lib' Bogar^1,2 (F)
b. 5 November 1834, d. 3 January 1914, #166

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 5 November 1834 Child; PA^1,3,4,5

Married Name 18 November 1855 Nearhoof⁶

Marriage* 18 November 1855 Bride; Groom: Henry K. Nearhoof; Blair Co, PA⁶

Death* 3 January 1914 Deceased; Hollidaysburg, Blair Co, PA^3,7

Burial* 7 January 1914 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA^3,7

CoParent 4 August 1830 Henry K. Nearhoof

Son* 27 January 1857 Amos Nearhoof+

Son* 28 April 1858 Andrew Nearhoof

Son* 8 August 1859 Isaiah Nearhoof+

Son* 31 October 1860 James Cyrus Nearhoof+

Daughter* 30 September 1864 Laura Bell Nearhoof

Daughter* 11 October 1867 Frances 'Fannie' Nearhoof+

Son* 11 June 1869 Joshua B. Nearhoof+

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S2148] Obituary of Elizabeth Nearhoof, Altoona Tribune.
[S1109] Henry K. Nearhoof entry, 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Family 25. National Archives Microfilm T-9 Reel ??? Henry K. Nearhoof, 48, Farmer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 45, b. PA, both parents born in PA; Amos, 23, son, mining coal, b. PA; Andrew, 22, son, mining coal,b. PA; Isiah, 20, son, mining coal, b. PA; James, 19, son, works on Railroad, b. PA; Laura, 15, daughter, b. PA; Fanny, 12, daughter, b. PA; Joshua, 10, son, b. PA.
[S1082] Henry Nearhoof entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477, Dwelling 850, Family 871. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Henry Nearhoof, 29, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $150, b. PA; Elizabeth, 25, b. PA; Amos, 3, b. PA; Andrew, 2, b. PA; Isaiah 1, b. PA.
[S1085] Family Bible of Henry Nearhoof, a handwritten list of dates supplied by Ruth Osgood, Jun 1991. Bible in possession of Verna E. (Reid) Stiffler, 1991.
[S968] Photograph of cemetery stone of Elizabeth Nearhoof taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

Andrew 'Andy' Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 26 November 1836, d. 2 December 1920, #167

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Biography*      Mabel (Frankfather) Boger's description of Andrew Boger was that he was 5' 10", fair complexion, gray eyes, light brown hair and weighed 180 pounds. His photographs show that his eyes were very light gray.
     Vernis Boger, grandson of Andrew Boger, tells of hearing stories about someone telling Grand Dad that he wouldn't be able to stay away because "railroading was in his blood and he couldn't get away from it." Grand Dad's answer was that he would go far enough that he couldn't hear a train whistle. Vernis wrote, "Around Bald Eagle, Pa. there wasn't much of a way to make a living but to farm small fields with horses and oxen, or work in a coal mine or work on the railroad. A number of the Boger's chose the railroad, but Andrew was not one of them. He never worked on the railroad and when he decided to go West in search of flat land to farm several of the family said, 'Oh! You will be back for railroading is in the Boger blood so you will be back!' That was when he said he would 'find a spot far enough from the railroad that he couldn't hear a train whistle.' Wyatt came back from a visit to Pennsylvania and reported that he had been told that at one time a train ran out of Altoona, Pa. and all members of the crew were Boger's. My dad (Frank) told of firing an engine for a short while on some railroad when he was young but he thought the life of a cowboy beat that."
     Many of the Boger's who lived in the Bald Eagle Valley in Pennsylvania were railroad men. Andrew left that valley by 1858, when he first turns up in records in Warren County, Illinois, paying taxes on a lot for his brother Joseph. When the census taker came around two years later, he was a newlywed.
     In a letter from Wyatt Boger to Mr. E.E. Boger of Myersdale, PA, dated 30 Apr 1927, he writes, "Father went into the stock business and had a good large number of stock, cattle and hogs at the time of the Civil War and was not in a position to volunteer early in the game, so he hired a man for $700.00 to take his place until he could shape his affairs and go himself. After he had arranged his affairs, he enlisted and went into service and was injured and returned home. His man whom he hired went thru without a scratch. So in a way, father performed a double service in that war."
     1872 when son Wyatt was born, the family lived in the vicinity of Viola, Mercer County, Illinois, one mile south and 1/4 mile west on the south side of the road.
     I have a letter in file from Benjamin Franklin Morey, father of Rose Anna Brown's second husband, to Andrew Boger. Andrew had just moved to Chester, Nebraska the previous March. Andrew and Abigail worked for B. F. Morey as farm laborers and that is how they met. "Viola, Dec 18th 1886, Mr. Boger, Dr Sir I rec'd yours of the 18th found us all well and I am much obliged for your kindness but I shall not for a short-time yet for fear of cold bad storms and it will be crowding on you and C for I shall bring five or six head of Horses and may be two Colts. I will get you a Pig. We are having some cold weather and some snow enough for Poor Sleighing Old Man Dudley is to be buried to day he died in Rock Island. corn is worth 48c to 42c pr bushel some shipped in from Iowa at 42c hay 8 to ten dollars per Ton Straw two dollars per ton Hogs 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 per hundreds. Old Man Ramsburg spoke to me yesterday and wanted me to go and see that place of his little girls near Chester got a letter from Charley last night He thinks he has a place near him that is all right. There is a good many that wants to sell here now J. B. Longley is anxious to sell all or part of his land he has no corn this year. Oats and Hay very good. Ira is sick of his bargain he has no crops this year. W.Z. Henry has sold to John Mack could not learn the price he says 45-per acre but I do not believe it. nothing more Yours B. F. Morey." I'm not sure just why this particular letters was saved when there are so few letters in file.
     Wyatt writes of his father Andrew the he was quite a reader, good in arithmetic and a good writer. In a description of Andrew Boger, Bertha Boger wrote, "Andrew Boger, blue eyes, met Abigail Brown at Cameron, Ill. both worked for Benjamin Franklin Morey- farm laborer at Viola - Moved to Kansas 1 mile west 4 miles south Chester, Neb., 31 Mar 1886-- farmed there. Moved to Colorado 15 north 1 mile east of Seibert to farm 1902. Woodsman, with ax made ties for old Hannibal & St. Jo Railroad. Uncle Frank has account book showing account of contract and execution of it-- ties for railroad. Andrew 5' 11" weight about 220 -- enlisted at Cameron or Monmouth -- discharged for disability. Hurt in side- rail fence broke down. Ninety-day enlistment but served less. Co. E, 102nd Ill. Union Army Illinois Volunteer Infantry. At enlistment he was dealing in livestock and had large number of cattle."
     I have a bank deposit receipt in file for $887.55 for the account of A. Boger at the Commerce First National Bank Hebron, Nebr. made by Stoller Live Stock Com. Co. dated 12 Oct 1905. Included in the envelope is a calculation in Andrew's handwriting for the stock sold less freight, etc.
     "Seibert Colo Sep 7 - 1906 Wyatt [from Ed] We have some wind now jumps at night some. Have some of the cattle at home some at the river. We have been busy with the millet and cane this week some of the cattle came home. We have about a half days cutting to finish the cane millet all up Could nt say when i would be in town vary busy. Will try and get our Cattle home this week. A.C. is not vary favorble spoken of at this place i dont think i will serve as a delegate although i may be a the convention but my buisness is in such a shape that i couldnt promice t go. One demecrat said he would support Gates but when he heard that the other officers were going to try again he gig back he said it look like they had formed a ring You can look for a hard snow storm about Nov 6th the storm Cdnter will be seibert. Will the Dutch get any thing this time Frank thinks there isnt a vote this side of the republian for A. C. well if you want to talk the poitical situation over with me come down --- boys are going to the races up in Neb. and take some horses with them to sell. Ed."
     A letter written by Andrew Boger to his son Wyatt, "Seibert August 22 1912 Wyatt I wasnt gon to sighn this note and hand to Mr. Gates Franks Baby wsas all right tuesday i was there i am stacking wheat now. A Boger." Wyatt responded, "I hope that Frank's family is getting along well again. Straud McNeill told me that Frank had a Cope doctor for the baby, so I presumed that it was not getting along well."
     Andrew's cattle brand BJ with a bar under it has been immortalized by Westward Ho Barbecue Rodeo pattern, on their chop plate described as item number WHR108 chop plate 13 inches. In 2001, this item sells on the secondary market for over $200. Reproductions are available and sell for almost as much. In a company brochure, it is described as, "Typically Western, Rodeo Dinnerware is designed by one of America's outstanding Cowboy artists, Till Goodan. The background is buckskin color with bucking broncos, cowboy and action roundup scenes in saddle brown, and two colors hand decorated. Unusual continuous border trim is authentic cattle brands of famous ranches." When this dinnerware was made, the brand was registered to Frank Boger, listed in the brochure as BJ Bar, Frank P. Boger, Seibert, Colorado.
     Vernis wrote in 1992 to Joyce (Boger) Miller about Andrew Boger's move to Colorado, "You are right about the oil shack, it was our cob house - kept the corn cobs dry for kindling fires. It was what Grandma and Grandpa (Andrew & Abigail) camped in while they were getting the sod house built. Look at some of your snapshots of the barns and corrals before your dad built the present barn. The little barn on the east side of the barn yard just north of the 'round pen' (pole corral) was Uncle Ed's homestead shack where Mother and Dad (Frank & Flora) lived with him when they first came to Colorado. It was a little over 1/2 mile south on the east side of the road. That's where they lived until they got the soddy built. They hauled water from a spring in Hell Creek, which was a little over 1/2 mile west of our house. Your barn was built with material from the 'round pen,' telephone poles, the horse barn, cow barn and Uncle Ed's homestead shack, plus some other stuff. "
     In Vernis' autobiography, he wrote, " Then our family routine was suddenly changed. Grandfather Andrew and Grandmother Abigail could no longer manage their homestead by themselves. Ellis and John had been taking turns staying with Grandfather and Grandmother, helping with the farming and chores. Now Grandfather and Grandmother moved down to live with us. Ellis was put in charge of Grandfather's homestead, where he batched and took care of a herd of horses for Father. He also did the farming. On November 20,1920, Grandmother Abigail died. She had been quite ill for a few weeks and Mother, with the help of Mrs. Minnie Iler, a neighbor lady, had been caring for her. I remember Grandmother's funeral, which was held at our house. Then she was taken to Burlington for burial. Fannie and I didn't go to Burlington and I don't believe my brothers did either. Grandfather had suffered a slight stroke a short while before and was somewhat confused in mind but he could pretty well take care of himself, dressing, eating and walking. He did lots of walking. He had a companion on his walks, a little gosling, which was the only one hatched that year. Whenever Grandfather walked out of the house the gosling was there waiting for him. They would walk to the barn and hog pens, then to the mailbox. Grandfather would talk to the gosling and the gosling would chatter back just as though he understood. On December 2, 1920 Grandfather died. There was another funeral at our house and Grandfather was taken to Burlington and buried beside Grandmother. The gosling that had almost grown full size waited and waited just outside the kitchen door for Grandfather to come take a walk, couldn't understand why he was left alone. He seemed to think if Grandfather couldn't come out Fannie and I shouldn't come out either. He became so mean that we didn't venture out if he was in sight. "
     A letter in file from Myrtle (Morey) Warren [Andrew & Abigail's foster daughter- a child of sister Rose's husband's first marriage] to Mabel Boger dated 16 Jan 1962 from 860 No. Dean, Bushnell, Ill. Box 116, "... I was just thinking not long ago of the old Brown Bible and the coin, I have it. I gave it to the folks for their 50th Wedding anniversary & Flora sent it to me for my 50th anniversary, which was in 51. She wrote me that Pap [Andrew Boger] asked her to send it to me if I had a 50th anniversary. But I don't remember about the dishes. Walter had some old Canadian coins in a little pink bag. But I can't find them, I've looked several times." I cannot tell by this letter if she had the Bible AND the coin. I'm guessing it was James Madison Brown's Bible, and who has it now is anyone's guess. Myrtle did not have children, so who inherited her things?
     Vernis Boger wrote in 1991, "Dad [Frank Boger, son of Andrew and Abigail (Brown) Boger. Abigail's sister Rose was stepmother to Myrtle] always considered Myrtle his sister, and although she was a foster sister to him, we kids were always taught that she was Aunt Myrtle and we were proud of her. B.F. Morey had a large family, as I remember the story, and Myrtle was a younger daughter. Myrtle had an older brother Bert that visited us at the ranch when I was small. He had his wife and several children in a covered wagon. Another brother Clyde, younger than Myrtle, came out to visit us at Colorado Springs after Dad died. Clyde's wife and Myrtle were with him. Wyatt was there too that day. Clyde and Myrtle were living at Bushnell, Ill. at that time. Myrtle's sister Maude and her husband, Sylvester Logue, lived at Cope, Colo. were they raised two daughters and I believe, a son. They moved back to somewhere in Kansas. Myrtle married Walter Warren when the Boger's lived at Chester, Ne. where Walter worked on the track crew of a railroad for a while and later for the street department of the city of Lincoln. Myrtle worked as a clerk in a clothing store until moving to Bushnell, Ill., where they were live-in caretakers for an old lady. I believe they are both buried there. I visited Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Walter at their home in Busnell, Ill., in May of 1940 while on my way home from my first hitch in the navy. One day she and I drove up to Viola, Ill. and visited the Stoner family who lived about a half mile from where Dad was born and raised. Old Mr. Stoner filled me in on some of the shenanigans that Dad was in when he was growing up. From what I gathered, I guess the Boger boys kept things lively in the community. We also saw the Pope school where Dad and his brothers went to school. The original building had burned, but a new one was built on the same spot. Mr. Stoner's granddaughter was to be the teacher that year."

Birth* 26 November 1836 Child; Warrior's Mark, Huntingdon Co, PA^3,4,1,5,6

Marriage License 5 April 1860 Fiance; Fiancee: Abigail 'Abby' Brown; Warren Co, IL⁷

Marriage* 8 April 1860 Groom; Bride: Abigail 'Abby' Brown; Cameron, Warren Co, IL^8,7

Death* 2 December 1920 Deceased; Vona, Kit Carson Co, CO^9,1,10

Burial* 4 December 1920 Interred; Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, Kit Carson Co, CO^9,11

CoParent 10 June 1839 Abigail 'Abby' Brown

Daughter* 23 February 1861 Ella Boger

Son* 10 November 1862 Henry Lewis Boger

Son* 29 August 1864 Franklin Pierce Boger+

Son* 5 October 1866 Edward Everett 'Ed' Boger

Son* 23 February 1872 Andrew Wyatt 'Wyatt' Boger+

Son* 15 February 1874 James Elwin 'Jim' Boger

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S1617] Declaration for Pension, Andrew Boger Pension No. 972723 for Civil War service, 12 Dec 1911, National Archives and Record Service, Washington, D.C., "born November 26, 1836, at Warrers mark, Pencilvania".
[S238] Andrew Boger entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Coldbrook Twp, Warren Co, IL, Dwelling 2741, Family 2753. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Andrew Bodgers, 23, Farmer, personal property $395, b. PA, married in the year; Abigal, 21, b. IN.
[S2362] Andrew Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Micorfilm M-593, Boger, Andrew, 33, Farmer, no real estate, Personal Property $600, b. PA; Abigail, 31, b. IN; Henry L., 7, b. IL; Franklin, 6, b. IL; Edward, 3, b. IL.
[S1669] Andrew Boger and Miss Abigail Brown, Marriage License No. N2215, 5 Apr 1860 (recorded 18 April 1860), Warren County, IL, Marriage Book B, p. 76. "I hereby certify that on the 8th day of April AD 1860, I joined in the state of matrimony Mr. Andrew Boger and Miss Abigail Brown according to the usual custom and laws of the State of Illinois. Signed Maximilian Haley, J. P." Photocopy in possession of Win Wood. Original certificate issued to Andrew and Abigail Boger now owned by Joyce Boger Miller.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S1619] Death Certificate of Andrew Boger.
[S2136] Andrew Boger Death Notice, Burlington Column, Flagler News.
[S1891] Photograph of cemetery stone of Andrew Boger, Fairview Cemetery, Kit Carson Co, CO, lot 2, block 5.

Benjamin 'Bennie' Boger^1,2,3,4 (M)
b. 22 May 1839, d. 28 July 1921, #168

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Biography* In an interview with Robert Cassady in September 1994, he described "Bennie" as only slightly retarded and loved by all.

Birth* 22 May 1839 Child; PA^1,3,5

Death* 28 July 1921 Deceased; Bald Eagle Valley, Blair Co, PA^1,5

Burial* July 1921 Interred; Bald Eagle, Blair Co, PA⁵

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1653] Benjamin Boger entry, 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Family 22. National Archives Microfilm T-9, Benjamin Boger, 70, Farmer, infirm, b. PA, both parents b. PA; Harriet, 64, wife, keeping house, b. PA, father b. PA, mother b. Ireland; Benjamin, 40, son, at home, idiotic, b. PA.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S1656] Photograph of cemetery stone of Benjamin Boger taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

Nancy Jane 'Nan' Boger^1,2,3 (F)
b. 22 February 1841, d. 13 January 1923, #169

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 22 February 1841 Child; Hickory Bottom, Blair Co, PA^1,4,5,3,6

Married Name 13 August 1861 Stonebraker^7,8

Marriage* 13 August 1861 Bride; Groom: Sanford Stonebraker; Port Matilda, Centre Co, PA^7,8,9

Death* 13 January 1923 Deceased; Bald Eagle, Blair Co, PA^4,8,6

Burial* January 1923 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA^4,6,10

CoParent 30 April 1840 Sanford Stonebraker

Son* 6 August 1862 Hayes Elmer Stonebraker+

Son* 27 August 1863 Harry Stonebraker+

Son* 30 May 1866 Louis Ward Stonebraker+

Son* 19 December 1870 Lloyd Stonebraker+

Son* 8 January 1873 (?) Stonebraker

Son* 28 January 1877 Edward Allen Stonebraker

Son* 1880 Samuel Lee 'Lee' Stonebraker M.D.

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S2191] Obituary of Nancy Jane Stonebraker, Democratic Watchman.
[S1410] Sanford Stonebraker entry, 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 25. National Archives Microfilm T-9, Sanford Stonebraker, 40, Farmer, b. PA; Nancy J. 39, wife, b. PA, both parents b. PA; Hayes E., 17, son, b. PA; Harry, 16, son, b. PA; Lewis W., 13, son, b. PA; Lloyd, 9, son, b. PA.
[S1656] Photograph of cemetery stone of Benjamin Boger taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.
[S1857] Obituary of Sanford Stonebraker, newspaper and date unknown, pencil date in margin, "1921." Original in possession of Win Wood. "Monday evening, July 4, at 6 o'clock, the spirit life of Sanford Stonebraker went to its heavenly reward, leaving a vacant place in this world that can never be filled. Mr. Stonebraker was overcome with the heat more than a week ago, while engaged in doing a neighborly kindness and he never recovered. ...son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Stonebraker, both deceased, and was born at Bald Eagle, April 30, 1840. ...Company F, 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers... On Aug 13, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Boger, who with these sons survive to mourn a loving husband and father's death: Lloyd of Osciola Mills, Harry of Harrisburg, L.W. and Dr. S.L. of Tyrone. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Henchly of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Christina McMonigal of Altoona... He was a member of the Bald Eagle Methodist Church... Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in that church. Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church".
[S1873] Lewis Genealogy 1927, compiled by William Lewis and loaned to Wyatt Boger by J.B. Nearhoof, 6 Jun 1927. It was obtained by J.B. Nearhoof from Wm Lewis on Decoration Day 1927. Wyatt Boger transcribed this genealogy on his typewriter. This transcription in the possession of Win Wood. There is no documentation with this genealogy.
[S2670] Reocrds of the Sanford Stonebraker family supplied by Mary Cessna [e-mail address] 4/2004. She sent a copy of Sanford's pension paper listing his birth, marriage dates and locations plus all children listed with birth dates and whether or not they are living-- dated Mar 1915, They were married by Rev. William H. Stevens, M.E. Church in Centre Co, PA. Mary sent a copy also of the actual marriage certificate.
[S1342] Photograph of Cemetery Stone of Nancy Stonebraker taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

Ellen Boger^1,2,3 (F)
b. 7 June 1843, d. 17 December 1926, #170

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 7 June 1843 Child; PA^1,4,5,3

Married Name 3 January 1867 Cassady⁶

Marriage* 3 January 1867 Bride; Groom: William M. Cassady; Altoona, Blair Co, PA⁶

Death* 17 December 1926 Deceased; Tyrone, Blair Co, PA^4,7

Burial* 20 December 1926 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA^4,7

CoParent 14 September 1840 William M. Cassady

Son* 22 September 1868 Harry Clark Cassady+

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S986] Obituary of Ellen Boger Cassady from an unknown newspaper, '12/16/25' is written by hand on the newspaper article which was in the possessions of Wyatt Boger, her nephew. "Died at Son's Home on Wednesday Afternoon... about 2 o'clock... after a serious illness of a few days at the home of her son, Harry C. Cassady, 316 West Eighteenth Street... became seriously ill Sunday and slipped out of this life yesterday... was born at Bald Eagle, June 7, 1843. Her husband, William Cassady preceded her to the grave in 1906... Funeral services... Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. Interment at Bald Eagle".
[S1535] William Cassiday entry, 1880 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Family 24. National Archives Microfilm T-9, William Cassiday, 39, works on railroad, b. PA; Ellen, 36, wife, b. PA, both parents b. PA; Harry 11, son, b. PA.
[S1699] William M. Cassady to Ellen Boger, Marriage Certificate, photocopy of original certificate supplied Mar 1992, by Carol Duffee. "William M. Cassady of Bald Eagle Furnace, Blair Co, Penna. and Ellen Boger of Bald Eagle Furnace, Blair Co, Penna. were united in marriage at Altoona, Penn on the Third day of January in the year of our Lord 1867." Martin P. Doyle, D.D. Witnesses were Cyrus Valentine and Mrs. M.E. Wagner.
[S987] Photograph of cemetery stone of Ellen Cassady taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA. The stone indicates the date of death to be 17 Dec 1926.

Lewis Boger^1,2 (M)
b. 7 March 1845, d. 26 September 1853, #171

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 7 March 1845 Child; PA¹

Death* 26 September 1853 Deceased; ¹

Burial* 1853 Interred; Nearhoof Cemetery, Huntingdon Co, PA

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.

Isabella 'Belle' Boger^1,2,3,4 (F)
b. 15 January 1848, d. 14 August 1874, #172

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 15 January 1848 Child; PA^1,3,4

Married Name 1 June 1871 Woomer⁵

Marriage* 1 June 1871 Bride; Groom: Henry Ridgeway Woomer; Centre Co, PA⁵

Death* 14 August 1874 Deceased; Bald Eagle, Blair Co, PA^1,6

Burial* August 1874 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA⁶

CoParent 3 December 1846 Henry Ridgeway Woomer

Son* 21 April 1872 Infant Woomer

Daughter* 1874 Gracy Bell Woomer

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1654] Benj. Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Dwelling 14, Family 14. National Archives Microfilm M-593, Benj. Boger, 56, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 55, b. PA; And?, 23 or 28, Laborer, b. PA; Isabela 22, b. PA; Jacob, 20, b. PA; Mah--, 17.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S429] Nancy Lee Stover, Marriages 1851-1873 Centre Co, PA.
[S1071] Bald Eagle Cemetery Inscriptions, transcription of Lewis, Woomer and Boger gravestones supplied by Harry Woomer from his 1993 visit to this cemetery.

Jacob 'Jake' Boger^1,2,3,4 (M)
b. 6 February 1850, d. 9 June 1903, #173

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 6 February 1850 Child; Bald Eagle Valley, Blair Co, PA^1,5,3,4

Marriage* 16 September 1878 Groom; Bride: Catherine A. 'Kate' Trafford; Tyrone, Blair Co, PA^6,5

Death* 9 June 1903 Deceased; Osceola Mills, Blair Co, PA^7,5

Burial* 12 June 1903 Interred; Tyrone Cemetery, Blair Co, PA⁵

Probate 1903 Deceased; Blair Co, PA⁸

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1637] Benjamin Bogar entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Blair Co, PA, Dwelling 165, Family 169. National Archives Microfilm M-432, Benjamin Bogar, 38, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 35, b. PA; Joseph, 18, Laborer, b. PA; Elizabeth, 15, b. PA; Andrew, 13, b. PA; Benjamin, 11, b. PA; Nancy, 9, b. PA; Ellen, 7, b. PA; Lewis, 6, b. PA; Isabella 3, b. PA; Jacob 8/12, b. PA.
[S1654] Benj. Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Dwelling 14, Family 14. National Archives Microfilm M-593, Benj. Boger, 56, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 55, b. PA; And?, 23 or 28, Laborer, b. PA; Isabela 22, b. PA; Jacob, 20, b. PA; Mah--, 17.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S2164] Obituary of Jacob Boger, The Tyrone Daily.
[S1673] Jacob Boger and Kate A. Trafford, Marriage Certificate, original in possession of Ralph C. Nearhoof, Jr. of Duncansville, PA. Photocopy supplied Sep 1995. This certificate contains photographs of both parties. "Jacob Boger of Tyrone and Kate A. Trafford of Tyrone, at Tyrone on the 16th day of September in 1878," signed by S.C. Swallon. Witness was R.L. Swallon.
[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, This source lists Jacob's death as 3 Jul incorrectly.
[S1159] Probate papers of Jacob Boger, Index to Wills and Letters, Blair Co, PA, Volume K, p. 400-01.

Mahlon Boger^1,2,3 (M)
b. 24 August 1852, d. 3 November 1877, #174

Father* circa 1801 Benjamin Boger

Mother* 27 May 1817 Harriet Lewis

Birth* 24 August 1852 Child; PA^1,2,3

Death* 3 November 1877 Deceased; ^1,4

Burial* November 1877 Interred; Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA⁴

Citations

[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S1654] Benj. Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Dwelling 14, Family 14. National Archives Microfilm M-593, Benj. Boger, 56, Laborer, b. PA; Harriet, 55, b. PA; And?, 23 or 28, Laborer, b. PA; Isabela 22, b. PA; Jacob, 20, b. PA; Mah--, 17.
[S1651] Benjamin Boyer entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Snyder Twp, Blair Co, PA, p. 477-78, Dwelling 851, Family 872. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Benjamin Boyer, 49, Day Laborer, no Real Estate, Personal Property $300, b. PA; Harriet, 43, b. PA; Benjamin, 23, b. PA; Nancy, 19, b. PA; Ellen, 16, b. PA; Isabell, 12, b. PA; Jacob, 10, b. PA; Mahlon, 8, b. PA.
[S1292] Photograph of cemetery stone of Mahlon Boger at Bald Eagle Cemetery.

Abigail 'Abby' Brown^1,2 (F)
b. 10 June 1839, d. 15 November 1920, #175

Father* 1816 Rev. James Madison Brown

Mother* 20 December 1820 Nancy Agnes Christy

Biography* Abigail was 5" 2", had a very fair complexion, light brown eyes, and auburn hair. Another note says she had gray eyes. She wore a number 4 shoe and weighed 215 pounds at one time but usually weighted about 180. She was left-handed. She liked flowers, knitted lace and sewed. She also knitted mittens. I have one that she made. She was a good speller and reader, but did not learn to write until Wyatt was about eight years old, which would have been about 1880, when she was 41 years old.
A receipt was found in file for a one-year subscription to the Viola Enterprise newspaper for $1.00 June 1 1911 to June 1 1912. The envelope was addressed to "Mrs. A. Bogert, Seibert, Colo."
In Vernis' autobiography he wrote, "Then our family routine was suddenly changed. Grandfather Andrew and Grandmother Abigail could no longer manage their homestead by themselves. Ellis and John had been taking turns staying with Grandfather and Grandmother, helping with the farming and chores. Now Grandfather and Grandmother moved down to live with us. Ellis was put in charge of Grandfather's homestead, where he batched and took care of a herd of horses for Father. He also did the farming. On November 20,1920, Grandmother Abigail died. She had been quite ill for a few weeks and Mother, with the help of Mrs. Minnie Iler, a neighbor lady, had been caring for her. I remember Grandmother's funeral, which was held at our house. Then she was taken to Burlington for burial. Fannie and I didn't go to Burlington and I don't believe my brothers did either."

Birth* 10 June 1839 Child; Whitehall, Owen Co, IN^3,4,1,5,6

Marriage License 5 April 1860 Fiancee; Fiance: Andrew 'Andy' Boger; Warren Co, IL⁷

Marriage* 8 April 1860 Bride; Groom: Andrew 'Andy' Boger; Cameron, Warren Co, IL^8,7

Married Name 8 April 1860 Boger^8,7

Death* 15 November 1920 Deceased; Vona, Kit Carson Co, CO⁹

Burial* 17 November 1920 Interred; Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, Kit Carson Co, CO^9,10

CoParent 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger

Daughter* 23 February 1861 Ella Boger

Son* 10 November 1862 Henry Lewis Boger

Son* 29 August 1864 Franklin Pierce Boger+

Son* 5 October 1866 Edward Everett 'Ed' Boger

Son* 23 February 1872 Andrew Wyatt 'Wyatt' Boger+

Son* 15 February 1874 James Elwin 'Jim' Boger

Citations

[S1783] James Brown entry, 1850 U.S. Census, Beech Creek Twp, Greene Co, IN, p. 339, Dwelling 833, Family 833. National Archives Microfilm M-432. James M. Brown, 34, Farmer, Real Estate $200, b. NC; Nancy, 30, b. IN; Abigail, 11, b. IN; John, 10, b. IN; William, 7, b. IN; Mary, 5, b. IN; Lucinda, 2, b. IN.
[S1339] Petition of Nancy Brown in the matter of the Estate of James M. Brown deceased, for Letters of Administration, 21 Sep 1869, court house Mercer Co, IL. Photocopy in possession of the Win Wood. "...James M. Brown, late of the county of Mercer aforesaid, departed this life at Keithsburg Township in said county, on or about the 27th day of August A.D. 1869, leaving no last will and testament as far as your petitioner knows or believes... possessed of Real and Personal Estate worth about thirteen hundred dollars. all of said personal estate being estimated to be worth about four hundred dollars. That said deceased left surviving him the said affiant or petitioner his widow, and Abigail - John - Jasper - Mary E. - Lucinda - David - Rosanna & Arminda Brown".
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S236] Benjamin Boger Family Bible, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated out of the Original Greek and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised.
[S238] Andrew Boger entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Coldbrook Twp, Warren Co, IL, Dwelling 2741, Family 2753. National Archives Microfilm M-653, Andrew Bodgers, 23, Farmer, personal property $395, b. PA, married in the year; Abigal, 21, b. IN.
[S2362] Andrew Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Micorfilm M-593, Boger, Andrew, 33, Farmer, no real estate, Personal Property $600, b. PA; Abigail, 31, b. IN; Henry L., 7, b. IL; Franklin, 6, b. IL; Edward, 3, b. IL.
[S1669] Andrew Boger and Miss Abigail Brown, Marriage License No. N2215, 5 Apr 1860 (recorded 18 April 1860), Warren County, IL, Marriage Book B, p. 76. "I hereby certify that on the 8th day of April AD 1860, I joined in the state of matrimony Mr. Andrew Boger and Miss Abigail Brown according to the usual custom and laws of the State of Illinois. Signed Maximilian Haley, J. P." Photocopy in possession of Win Wood. Original certificate issued to Andrew and Abigail Boger now owned by Joyce Boger Miller.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S1587] Death Certificate of Mrs. Abigail Boger.
[S1583] Photograph of cemetery stone of Abigail Boger taken at Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, CO, Lot 2, Block 12.

Ella Boger^1,2 (F)
b. 23 February 1861, d. 17 May 1867, #176

Father* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger

Mother* 10 June 1839 Abigail 'Abby' Brown

Birth* 23 February 1861 Child; Cameron, Warren Co, IL^3,2,1

Death* 17 May 1867 Deceased; Viola, Mercer Co, IL³

Burial* May 1867 Interred; Viola Cemetery, Viola, Mercer Co, IL⁴

Citations

[S1618] Andrew Boger, list of childrens' birth places typed probably by Wyatt Boger and sent to his father for answers. All answers are in the handwriting of Andrew Boger and the page is signed by him. Where was Ella Boger Born? Warren County Ill near Cameron; Where was Henry Boger Born? Mercer Co, Ill near Keithburge; Where was Frank Boger Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola; Where was Edd Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola. Original paper in the possession of Win Wood.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S985] Grave of Ella Boger, visited by Win Wood, Viola Cemetery, Mercer Co, IL. It is probably lot 86 which is owned by Andrew Boger.

Henry Lewis Boger^1,2,3 (M)
b. 10 November 1862, d. 7 October 1892, #177

Father* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger

Mother* 10 June 1839 Abigail 'Abby' Brown

Birth* 10 November 1862 Child; near Keithsburg, Mercer Co, IL^1,2,4,3

Marriage* Groom; Bride: Mamie (?)

Death* 7 October 1892 Deceased; Omaha, Douglas Co, NE^5,4,6

Burial* October 1892 Interred; Chester, Thayer Co, NE^5,6

Citations

[S1618] Andrew Boger, list of childrens' birth places typed probably by Wyatt Boger and sent to his father for answers. All answers are in the handwriting of Andrew Boger and the page is signed by him. Where was Ella Boger Born? Warren County Ill near Cameron; Where was Henry Boger Born? Mercer Co, Ill near Keithburge; Where was Frank Boger Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola; Where was Edd Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola. Original paper in the possession of Win Wood.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S2362] Andrew Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Micorfilm M-593, Boger, Andrew, 33, Farmer, no real estate, Personal Property $600, b. PA; Abigail, 31, b. IN; Henry L., 7, b. IL; Franklin, 6, b. IL; Edward, 3, b. IL.
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S1767] Papers concerning the death of Henry Lewis Boger. Letter dated and postmarked 29 Sep 1892, addressed to Andrew Boger, Chester, Neb., original in possession of compiler. "Dear Father and Mother. There is no change for the better in Henry's condition. he is very weak, and needs constant attention so that we will have to employ some one to take care of him through the night as my strength is giving out and not only that I am not able to lift him, and he is too weak to help himself, and the Dr. said yesterday, even when the fever breaks up he will be two weeks before he can leave the bed, and he will have to have proper care and nourishment and as we are without money I do no see how he can get either. and he has asked me to tell you plainly the position we are placed and to ask you to send him some money, as the expenses have been very high through this long spell of sickness. I write this letter at Henry's request. Your daughter, Mamie Boger." Letter dated 5 Oct 1892, addressed to Mr. Edward Boger, Chester, Neb., Original in possession of compiler. "Omaha Oct 5 1892 Ed I want you to go to the Bank and Borrow fifty Dollar get andy Randles to sighn with you Borrow for 90 day take money from home to pay the interst I am not out yet But do not know how lon I will Be I want you to attend to it immediately direct 4516 N. 40 St. Henry feave [fever] is Leaving very slow he is as hefless [helpless] as a Child he is tot [that] week they do not appea [appear] to Bee any thing the matter but it feve with him But it hard to tell what turn it will take the Little girel is able to Set up But I am afraid that Henry woman is going to Bee sick she is not will I do no know when I will Bee at home I cant Leave them in the the Condition they are in I want them Cattle put up to feed James will have to Stay at home and attend to thing for Ed can not do it and put in his wheat Write and Let me know how thing is there You Father A Boger I feel down in the hole on account of Henry wife." Note in Mamie Boger's handwriting, original in possession of compiler. "Sherman Avenue Motor line. ride to end of line walk 4 Blocks and one to the right [no.] 4616 N. 40th Str Omaha, Neb." Receipt, original in possession of compiler. "Omaha, Neb. Oct 8 1892, Mr. Andrew Boger for Henry L. Boger Dec'd to M. O. Maul, Dr., Undertaker and Embalmer. Dealer in all kinds of funeral goods. 1417 Farman Street. To 1 Coffin 20.00 To Zinc lined Box 15.00 Total $35.00. Received Payment M. O. Maul Pr D.
[S2139] Obituary of Henry Boger, Omaha Daily Bee.

Franklin Pierce Boger^1,2,3 (M)
b. 29 August 1864, d. 17 August 1940, #178

Father* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger

Mother* 10 June 1839 Abigail 'Abby' Brown

Biography*      Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote, "Dad said that Frank and Ed first came to Colorado in 1885, then spent approximately 8 years making excursions back and forth between here (homestead at Vona) and Chester. They ran a mule train between the mining town of Cripple Creek and the Springs (Colorado Springs was called Colorado City then), carrying supplies to the miners. They also did mining and worked on ranches in the Colorado Springs area. When they chose this spot for the homesteads, they lived here by Squatters Rights and had a dugout for their home. A dugout is a manmade cave dug back into the side of a hill. Some homesteaders lived in them until they could get buildings erected."
     In his autobiography, Vernis Boger wrote, "Father Franklin Pierce and his brother Edward Everett, left their farm home at Chester, Nebraska about 1892 or 1893 to look over some of the western country they had heard about. Frank made it to Seattle, Washington and back to Colorado Springs, Colorado at the little town of Eastonville, East of Colorado Springs. He joined Ed and they worked on the GAW ranch for a while as cowhands.
     "In 1893, they came east to what is now Kit Carson County, Colorado, and Ed filed on a homestead located twelve miles north and one mile west of Vona. Frank, and I believe Ed too, returned to Chester, Nebraska. They did farm work for various neighbors as well as their father, Andrew Boger. Shucking corn was a way of earning some money and they were both good at it. At the customary one cent per bushel a good corn picker could earn one dollar a day, which at that time was very good pay.
     "Then Frank met Flora Iowa Slutts the daughter of H. J. and Mary Jane Watson Slutts. They were married December 25, 1895 at the H. J. Slutts farm home three and a half miles north of Belleville, Kansas. Frank and Flora remained in that area until the following March of 1896. Then with a covered wagon, one team of work horses and Franks old dun colored cow pony 'Butler,' they departed for Colorado. How many days they were on the road, I don't know. Mother told of having prairie chicken, rabbits and antelope for fresh meat, which they cooked over buffalo chip fires." Joyce (Boger) Miller supplied a quote from a letter written by Flora March 27, 1896, "Dear People, We are settled in our little shack in grand style. We drove down here the 25th and eat all alone. We have had lots of fun and this isn't such a bad country after all. Of course there isn't much but buffalo grass and cactus to see now but we will try to make one ranch worth looking at. We got along fine on the road but we only had three nice days. We were only ten days and a half on the road. We stopped at Ezra Couchman's to water our horses. He was scouring his corn planter when we got there. The people in western Kansas do not take much pains with their farming, if they did they would have better crops. I have our grub box up in the corner for a cupboard and we have a little home made table and a little stove that we borrowed to use until we went to Eastonville. The stove is a no. 7. My bread pans are too large for the oven. Ed got all the lumber in this part of Co. He had the roof on and the floor down. As far as the lumber went. We only have to haul water two miles. We can get water for the horses about three quarters of a mile from here. The claim Frank is going to get is a nice one. I am anxious to get our soddy built so I can start work in earnest. I am trying to bake bread but would be afraid to offer it to Boss for fear he would feel insulted. Frank is cleaning house. We were pretty lucky on our trop. It cost us $9.28. Ed said the Buckskins looked better than they did when Frank left there. Love to all, Flora."
     "After two or three weeks they arrived at the homestead of Ed Boger, which was twelve miles north and one mile west of Vona, Colorado. Dad and his brother hauled lumber from Haigler, Nebraska to use for Ed's 'shack' and for the roof on the sod house. They, with the help of younger brother Wyatt Andrew Boger, built on Frank's homestead, thirteen miles north and one mile west of Vona, Colorado. This was the NE quarter of section 33 township 6 range 48 west."
     Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote, "In the early days, many of the homesteaders traveled to Haigler, Nebraska, for supplies. The Boger ranch was often an overnight stopping place for many of these travelers. There were few fences in the early days and during storms cattle often drifted in from as far away as Akron some hundred miles to the northwest of here. The ranch also afforded protection for ranchers hunting their strays or cowboys on round-ups. Flora always had a big pot of meat on the stove for the travelers and cowboys."
     Vernis continued, "While still living with Ed in his homestead 'shack,' Mother (Flora) was left alone for the day while Frank and Ed were away on a trip. Mother saw someone afoot come over the hill a mile southwest of Ed's shack. This was alarming for her, for unless they were thrown from their horse, cowhands or anyone else didn't venture out on the prairie afoot. The breed of range cattle didn't like humans afoot. There was mostly no trouble while on a horse or in a wagon, but range cattle took offense of people on foot. This person would run aways then walk aways and keep repeating this. Mother concluded it had to be some demented person to be afoot and acting so strangely. So she got Dad's pistol and prepared to defend herself. This person came up to the house and asked for water. Mother saw at once, he was just a boy in his teens and he spoke with an accent she hadn't heard for a long time. Mother finally got the boys story. He had been working for a rancher located several miles south of Seibert, which was located on the Rock Island railroad nineteen miles southwest of Ed's homestead. The night before a cowhand had rode by with a message for the boy. The boys Father had died. The rancher said there was nothing the boy could do for his family and he couldn't have time off to go home, nor could he borrow a horse to ride home. The rancher assumed that this green kid would do as he was told. The boy had started out afoot before sun up and with no breakfast and no drinking water and had made it that far. Mother cooked him a meal and while he was eating it she saddled Dad's old cow pony Butler. Dad had trained old Butler well. If you got off of him and dropped the reins he would remain there until someone came and picked up the reins. Also, if you tied the reins up to the saddle horn so they couldn't fall to the ground, old Butler would head for home. When the boy had eaten his meal, Mother explained to him how Butler was trained and told him to ride him on to his home, which was several miles northeast from Ed's place. That boy was Abe Klassan, who learned the blacksmith trade and when automobiles began to become popular he became a good mechanic. Abe never married and some of my earliest memories are of him as our guest for Sunday dinners. Abe was a life long friend of our family.
     "The year of 1896 was a busy year on the Boger homestead. A four-room sod house was built. One part had walls three feet thick, this was partitioned into two rooms, each sixteen feet square, inside measurement. The adjoining part had walls 28 inches thick and it was partitioned into two rooms, each fourteen feet square, inside measurement.
     "Frank received a patent on this 160 acres of land in 1908, signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. All of Mother's children except Horace were born in this sod house, without the attendance of a doctor. They lived in this house thirty-three years.
     "A spring was discovered in Hell Creek about a half mile west of the house site. This was their source of water for the house. There were lagoons near on the prairie that furnished water for the stock.
     "A better source of water was needed, so Father, with the help of his brothers Ed and Wyatt, went to work digging a well by hand, four and a half feet in diameter and one hundred eighty two feet deep. At that depth they struck a layer of white rock. When they broke through the rock they found a live frog, which didn't live long after it was brought up to the top and placed in the sun. After breaking through the white rock the water raised to a depth of eight and a half feet. This well was in service for almost 25 years, and replaced by a drilled well which was in service about 60 years. The well that Father and his brothers dug by hand furnished water for many homesteaders until they could get their own well.
     "Homesteaders began arriving from all over, New York, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, the Dakotas and Nebraska. Some were recent emigrants from Germany, Holland, France, England, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. All had hopes for a prosperous life and a bright future for their families. They were of many different religious backgrounds and all worked together to build schools and churches. With the coming of homesteaders it was necessary to mark their livestock so each could be identified as to ownership. A brand and ear mark was registered with the state brand office in Denver. Father registered his brand of BJ Bar, soon after he got his homestead established. He burned it on the right hip of each one of his cattle and with a knife, cropped and split the left ear and under bit the right ear. This made it easier to identify them while riding a horse among them. The brand was put on the right shoulder or right front hoof at the hair line, for horses.
     "Another problem arrived with the cattle that were brought in from the south to stock the range. Texas Fever. It was necessary to dip the cattle to get rid of the ticks and lice that spread this disease. Several of the other ranchers and neighboring homesteaders joined together and built corrals and dug a hole in the side of the hill south of the sod house and made it into a dipping vat for use of all the cattle owners. It was a community effort. The cattle would be driven to the corrals and run through the vat. Some of the herds were getting to be large, but it made no difference whether a man owned one or a hundred head of cattle, they were all dipped.
     "Among these homesteaders was a family from Missouri by the name of James. They took up the south one half of Section 33, Township 6, Range 48 W. They built a sod house one mile south of Frank and Flora's house. Thomas James was the father and I don't remember Mrs. James' given name. She was always 'Mrs. James' to us. They had two sons Frank and Charlie and two daughters, I have forgotten the older girl's name. Myrtle was the younger girl. Myrtle was fourteen years old when Sunday August 11, 1912 dawned and she had a very responsible part to play in the event of that day and for several days following. Ludwig Steininger was a young emigrant from Germany. He built his one room sod house across the road and almost a quarter of a mile south of Frank and Flora's soddie. He also was called upon for assistance a few days later when the team of horses Frank had hitched to his grain binder ran away with the binder and in the mix up Frank ended up with a compound fracture of one of his legs. Then following the birth on Sunday morning August 11, 1912 of their eighth baby, and Flora was suddenly afflicted with pneumonia and was unable to nurse or care for the new baby. Little fourteen-year-old Myrtle James accepted the task of taking care of the new baby and Ludwig took over for Frank to keep the ranch work going. The second week of August 1912 was a trying time on the Boger Ranch. Frank, with the help of Ludwig, set his own broken leg and soon he was able to hobble around with a crutch. Lute, as Ludwig was nicknamed, took charge and with the help of twelve-year-old Horace, ten year old Ellis and eight year old John, they kept the ranch work going.
     "I have a dim memory of playing with my sisters Mary, Louise and Fannie. Mary, being the older was more or less, care taker for us younger kids. Then came a sickness of scarlet fever. Mother told me that I was a very sick boy but somehow was able to survive. Mary did not survive and five months later, sister Louise died. I don't know what caused her death but I guess it was some more scarlet fever. I don't remember anything about their funerals or when they were buried. They just weren't there to play with anymore. Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote, "Both Mary and Louise died of Scarlet fever. The family was quarantined at the time of Mary's death, so no funeral was held. Neighbors came to the family's aid by taking her body to Seibert and burying her. An old family friend once told me that she was just a little girl when Louise died, but she still remembers coming here to the house for the funeral and how still my dad (Horace) sat with tears dripping off of his face."
     "There was a period of time when Fannie and I made our own entertainment. During the rainy spells that happened often enough to fill up the lagoons and other low places on the ground with water, tadpoles would appear as if by magic and fill the mud puddles. We would have great fun catching them by hand and carrying them around until the hot sun dried them out. Mother never enjoyed this game, for it added much to her workload, trying to keep us in clean clothes.
     "In winter time there was often snow drifts to climb over and slide down. And many hours cooped up in the house playing some card games and looking at pictures in the Montgomery Ward catalogues. One winter was about as long as a catalogue would last with this kind of usage. Then it would be taken out to the privy where it could be studied at leisure, provided the flies and spiders did not get too aggressive.
     "Father had a set of blacksmith tools which he used, keeping his machinery as well as the neighbors, in repair. He usually had a wagon wheel to rebuild or set the tire on, as well as a horse or mule to nail shoes on. The forge he usually fired with coal, which was shipped all the way from Pennsylvania because of its low sulphur content and cokeing ability. But at times we kids gathered cow chips and what Mother didn't burn in her cook stove, he used in the forge. Attached to the forge was a large bellows to supply air to the fire. This bellows had a wooden handle about six feet long and two and a half inches in diameter. It was mounted at just about armpit height of a grown man. This was much too high for me to reach. Father remedied this by placing a heavy packing box l8x24xl6 inches high beside the bellows for me to stand on so I could work the handle for him. I soon learned how to keep a steady flow of air to the fire and at times, jumping off the box and holding a piece of hot iron on the anvil for Father to weld. I would grab the handle of the tongs, holding the hot iron and place it on the anvil. Father would cover it with another piece of iron and hammer them until they fused into one. At welding heat the iron is almost molten and the flux covering it, is fluid. When the two pieces of iron are placed together on the anvil and struck with a hammer the flux is forced out from between the two pieces of iron and whitehot, flies straight away for quite a distance. It makes beautiful sparks that are destructive to shirts and pants and usually leave blisters when they hit bare skin.
     "When I started helping Father with the blacksmithing I was just tall enough to get these hot sparks down my shirt collar. Father would say 'Stand still and they won't hurt you.' I got the idea if I was big enough to help I could stand the hot sparks. Many times I almost gave up on learning the blacksmith trade and I always wondered how so many of the sparks found me.
     "The next year my life style changed drastically, I had my sixth birthday the eleventh of August 1918 and I started to school the first week of September. Brother John let me tag along with him to the Boger School, which was one mile east and three quarters of a mile south of our house. John showed me the short cut path he used across the pasture to the schoolhouse. This was to be his last year in school for he was finishing the eighth grade that year. Those hikes across the section to and from school were the best part of the day for me.
     "The bull snakes moved in with us one summer and we found them in the bedrooms and kitchen and everywhere. May Johnson helped Mother cook for harvest hands that summer and she would sit in front of the kitchen range with a stove poker in her hand and keep the snakes down behind the mop board back of the range. The bull snakes really cleaned out the mice and rats from the old soddy. Fannie and I found a rattlesnake about two feet long inside the front door trying to get outside. Mom took care of that one in short order.
"Father bought a carload of Mexican horses. They were all mares except one little brown mare colt with abroad white stripe down her face and knee high white stockings on all four legs. This colt was claimed by my brother Ellis and became his private cow pony. He spent many hours with this colt and trained her well. She was good when roping, cutting and just herding cattle.
"With the arrival of this bunch of horses, life on the BJ Bar ranch perked up. Almost every Sunday, Horace and Ellis would run the horse herd into the 'round pen,' as the roping corral was called. There with the help of Father and brother John and usually some neighbor men, the horses would be roped and saddled and gentled. Some were used as cow horses, some became driving horses used to pull the spring wagon and buggy. The larger ones became field horses used to pull the farm machinery.
"Father bought a Percheron stud horse and imported a Spanish Jack which he bred these mares to. At one time he had over ninety head of mules in his mule herd. Some of the mules and horses were sold or loaned to the neighbors. Some of the homesteaders would take a team of young horses or mules and use them a year for breaking them to work. The major part of the mule herd was sold to a mule buyer who worked out of Omaha, Nebraska. The buyer traveled all over, buying mules from ranchers and homesteaders. These mules were bunched up at the Boger ranch then driven to the stockyards at Seibert, by Father and Horace and Ellis and usually some neighbor men. From Seibert they were shipped to Memphis, Tennessee to a mule auction. Cattle were handled in the same manner but their destination varied from year to year, between Denver, Kansas City and Omaha.
"It was during 1917 I believe, that one morning Lute Steininger, our young bachelor neighbor who had been so helpfu1 at the time of my arrival in August 1912, drove in to our place with his team and wagon, and of course I rushed out to meet him. Father walked out in the yard to talk with him. There, Father and I stood and Lute said, "Frank, make a sale for me I'm going to the Army. Take care of my place until I get back." Father answered, "Lute you don't have to do that, you will be exempted from the draft for you have a farm to run, and too you are a recent emigrant." Lute replied, "Frank I want to get a shot at that Damn Kaiser." He drove away. When he went out of sight down the road I suddenly realized something really awful was happening. I had heard the neighbors talking about several of the young men in our community who had gone to war. War was something happening far away across the ocean, that Lute and some of the other neighbors told of crossing on a ship when they came to America. Now it became something real happening that scared me. It had to be terrible for Lute was going to join the Army to help fight. And that damn Kaiser had to be a really mean man if Lute wanted to shoot him. Lute was gone!
"Next year, I guess about every kid in the community had a war garden. Mine was a patch in one corner of Mother's big garden. As I remember it was about four feet wide by six feet long. I had to carry water from the stock tank to wet it down and then there were some weeds to pull and some to hoe. We may have had some carrots and a little lettuce from it, but I sure didn't flood the market with produce.
"On the prairie in Colorado you can hear the clucking of wagon wheels and the rumble of the box and clip clop of the horses hoofs for a long way, especially at night, and the ground is frozen. At times there were as many as six or eight wagons in line come by our place before sunrise. Some had come from five or six miles farther up the road north. All loaded with grain for sale at the grain elevator or livery barn in Vona, which was fourteen miles further south of us. Father and Horace would have our team hitched to our loaded wagon and fall in line as they came by. After dark, we would usually be eating supper by kerosene lamplight, when we would hear these wagons coming from the south, returning empty of grain. They rattled more when empty. Some would have some coal and groceries and other supplies needed by the owners.
     "Sister Fannie's birthday was November 11, and Mother always tried to do something extra for her. This birthday turned out to be very special, for on November 11, 1918 Germany, England, France and the United States signed the Armistice. Everybody was excited about it and said the war was over. It wasn't long before we began hearing of somebody returning from the war. It was just before Christmas, when brother Horace returned one night from Vona where he had taken a wagonload of grain to sell. We were eating supper by kerosene light, when we heard the grain wagons returning from Vona. There was some shouting back and forth among the drivers, but that happened when each individual stopped at his own place and the others proceeded on towards their homesteads. This night, when Horace drove up to the house to unload groceries we heard someone with him. Curious me, I dashed from the table and out the door to see who it could be. Lo and Behold! There sat Lute up on the wagon spring seat beside Horace. I dashed back in the house shouting, 'It's Lute! It's Lute!' It was some time before we got settled back at the table to finish our supper. And that was one night Fannie and I got to stay up until we couldn't keep our eyes open any longer. It was so good to have Lute home again.
     "During these years the weather had been cooperating with the farmers and ranchers. They grew forty bushel per acre wheat and twenty bushel per acre corn and bountiful sorghum crops for roughage for the stock. They got good prices for their crops. Some of the neighbors invested in tractors and combines and corn pickers, and of course cars and trucks. The trucks eliminated the long hauls by team and wagons.
     "Then our family routine was suddenly changed. Grandfather Andrew and Grandmother Abigail could no longer manage their homestead by themselves. Ellis and John had been taking turns staying with Grandfather and Grandmother, helping with the farming and chores. Now Grandfather and Grandmother moved down to live with us. Ellis was put in charge of Grandfather's homestead, where he batched and took care of a herd of horses for Father. He also did the farming. On November 20, 1920, Grandmother Abigail died. She had been quite ill for a few weeks and Mother, with the help of Mrs. Minnie Iler, a neighbor lady, had been caring for her. I remember Grandmother's funeral, which was held at our house. Then she was taken to Burlington for burial. Fannie and I didn't go to Burlington and I don't believe my brothers did either. Grandfather had suffered a slight stroke a short while before and was somewhat confused in mind but he could pretty well take care of himself, dressing, eating and walking. He did lots of walking. He had a companion on his walks, a little gosling, which was the only one hatched that year. Whenever Grandfather walked out of the house the gosling was there waiting for him. They would walk to the barn and hog pens, then to the mailbox. Grandfather would talk to the gosling and the gosling would chatter back just as though he understood. On December 2, 1920, Grandfather died. There was another funeral at our house and Grandfather was taken to Burlington and buried beside Grandmother. The gosling that had almost grown full size waited and waited just outside the kitchen door for Grandfather to come take a walk, couldn't understand why he was left alone. He seemed to think if Grandfather couldn't come out Fannie and I shouldn't come out either. He became so mean that we didn't venture out if he was in sight. Father made a whip by tying a piece of bridle rein to a broomstick. With this whip he drove the gosling to the barn and left him with the flock of old geese. He repeated this several times before the young gander decided he had to stay away from the house. However, Fannie and I always took the whip with us if we had chores to do where we might meet this young gander. I went to the barn one evening to help with the chores and I didn't take the whip. That gander attacked me. He held me with his beak and worked me over with his feet and wings, wings mostly. Father stepped out of the barn with a piece of fork handle and drove the gander off. I had several sore black and blue spots from that attack, and we had young gander for Christmas dinner that year 1920.
     "It was a couple of years later when Mother was repacking and sorting clothing that she had stored over the years. A pair of denim pants that had been Grandpa's were found. They were almost new. Father decided he would wear them. There was only one problem. Grandpa was a larger man than Father was. When Father put the pants on they were several inches too big around the waist. Father always wore suspenders so the pants sort of hung on him. When he stooped over they bagged down about three inches in front, but regardless of this he decided to wear them. It was during the summer and I was helping Father in the shop when he was forge welding a heavy piece of iron. As usual I was pumping the bellows and when the iron got to the right heat with the molten flux and iron beginning to sparkle, I took one piece in the tongs and placed it on the anvil, and Father placed the other one on top of it. Because it was heavy iron father used a four-pound hammer, and raising it high, struck the hot iron as hard as he could. He stooped over enough that his pants bagged down and it looked like about a handful of white-hot flux went down inside the front of his pants. He had already raised the hammer and was bringing it down for the next blow. When he missed the anvil and threw the hammer on the floor. I shouted, "Hit it! It's getting cold!" His answer, 'To hell with it I've got other things to do," and I shouted "Stand still and they won't hurt you!" He was digging in the front of his pants with both hands and doing dance steps back of the anvil. That made my day. It was a sort of payback for my having endured all those hot sparks down my collar in days past. Father found a cord string to slip through the belt loops on his pants to take up the slack around his waist. All of us boys and even Fannie got a good knowledge of blacksmithing while helping Father in that shop on the ranch.
     "One cool cloudy day when I was about four or five years old, Father made a trip to town and brothers Horace, Ellis and John were 'taking care' of things at the barn. Fannie and I were busy with our own entertainment in the house for it was too cold for us to be outside. Mother began to wonder why the 'big boys' had not returned to the house for some time. She didn't see any activity around the barn or corrals, so she went to investigate. She heard the conversation before she saw what was going on. She peeked around the corner of the barn, there out of sight of the house, they were having their own calf riding fun. Ellis was the more aggressive rider of the three. He had just got on a calf that Horace held by the head and John held by the tail. When Ellis got set Horace turned the calf loose and John gave its tail a twist. That twist set the calf in motion and after one big buck, Ellis was scrambling up out of the manure. He said to John, 'G-d--- it, I didn't tell you to twist his tail.' Mother left them to their fun and that night at the supper table Father asked how things had gone while he was away. Everything normal, according to my brothers. Then Mother told what she had seen and heard that afternoon. That was the first my brothers knew that they had an audience at their 'rodeo.'
     "School days at the Boger School came and went. There were always some new kids to get acquainted with as well as new teachers. [Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote that the Boger School, in district 12, was a one room, frame building built in 1909. It was first located 12 miles north, 1 west and 1/2 north of Vona on the property of Frank Boger. In 1911, it was moved to 12 1/4 miles north of Vona. Classes at the Boger School were discontinued in about 1950 and the building was bought by Gus Schreiner and moved to his place.] The teachers I remember were: Quintin Vose, Marie Farqhuar, Lottie Putman, Helen Swaim, Goldie Iverson, Cassie McDougal, William Seeley, Alfred Schmidt, and Viola Burkhard. They all contributed much to the education of the kids of School District number 12. [Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote that a favorite story, handed down, tells of the adventures of John Boger, son of Frank and Flora. John would start off to school each day with the rest of the Boger children but instead of going to school, he would hide out in the fence row or the draw south of the house and play all day then rejoin the group on their way home. He managed to get by with that for some time before his dad caught him at it and then he didn't try that again.] I missed part of the 1921-1922 term, for Mother had to go to Belleville, Kansas, to help care for Grandmother Slutts during her last illness. Mother took Fannie and me with her. While at Belleville I attended the Dry Lake School with my cousins, the Tallents.
     "In February of 1929, Father, Mother, John, Fannie and I moved to Seibert. Fannie and I transferred to Seibert High School where we both were graduated. I in 1931 and Fannie in 1932.
     "Father and John, with the help of Elmer Everett and I believe Clay Frankfather, built a building for a blacksmith shop. Jess Miller painted it. The building still stands in Seibert. I worked in the shop with Father and John after school hours and weekends and all day during the summer. Farmers were still growing some crops, though rainfall was falling off. However, some farmers were quitting and moving away.
     "I visited Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Walter at their home in Busnell, Ill., in May of 1940 while on my way home from my first hitch in the navy. One day she and I drove up to Viola, Ill. and visited the Stoner family who lived about a half mile from where Dad was born and raised. Old Mr. Stoner filled me in on some of the shenanigans that Dad was in when he was growing up. From what I gathered, I guess the Boger boys kept things lively in the community. We also saw the Pope school where Dad and his brothers went to school. The original building had burned, but a new one was built on the same spot."

Birth* 29 August 1864 Child; Viola, Mercer Co, IL^4,2,1,5,3

Marriage* 25 December 1895 Groom; Bride: Flora Iowa Slutts; Freedom, Republic Co, KS⁶

Death* 17 August 1940 Deceased; Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO⁷

Burial* 21 August 1940 Interred; Seibert Cemetery, Seibert, Kit Carson Co, CO^7,8

CoParent 12 February 1873 Flora Iowa Slutts

Son* 29 September 1897 Elwin James Boger

Daughter* 20 May 1899 (?) Boger

Citations

[S1618] Andrew Boger, list of childrens' birth places typed probably by Wyatt Boger and sent to his father for answers. All answers are in the handwriting of Andrew Boger and the page is signed by him. Where was Ella Boger Born? Warren County Ill near Cameron; Where was Henry Boger Born? Mercer Co, Ill near Keithburge; Where was Frank Boger Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola; Where was Edd Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola. Original paper in the possession of Win Wood.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S2362] Andrew Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Micorfilm M-593, Boger, Andrew, 33, Farmer, no real estate, Personal Property $600, b. PA; Abigail, 31, b. IN; Henry L., 7, b. IL; Franklin, 6, b. IL; Edward, 3, b. IL.
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S1744] Frank Boger entry, 1900 U.S. Census, Seibert, Kit Carson Co, CO, Enumeration District 180, Dwelling 96. National Archives Microfilm T-623, Frank Boger, Aug 1864, 35, married 4 years, b. IL, father b. PA, mother b. IN, stockraiser; Flora, Feb 1873, 27, b. IA, 2 children born, none living, father b. MI, mother b. IA; Edward, brother, Oct 1866, single, b. IL, father b. PA, mother b. IN, stockraiser.
[S1672] Frank P. Boger to Flora I. Slutts, Marriage Certificate, 25 Dec 1895, at Freedom, Republic Co, KS by G.W. Burtch, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses were W.A. Boger and A.J. Slutts. Original certificate in possession of Joyce Miller.
[S345] Obituary of Frank P. Boger, unknown newspaper (n.d.) original in possession of compiler. "...for ten years a resident of Seibert, and since 1893 a pioneer homesteader in the country twenty miles northeast of Seibert, passed away at his home in Colorado Springs last Saturday morning. Although in poor health for some time, death came quite suddenly after only two hours of serious sickness. ...services 2:30 p.m. Wednesday... interment was made in the Seibert Cemetery. ...born at Viola, Mercer County, Ill., August 29, 1864, and departed this life at his home in Colorado Springs on August 17, 1940, aged 75 years, 11 months and 17 days. When 19 years of age, he left Illinois, locating near Chester, Nebraska, where he made his home until his marriage to Flora I. Slutts, December 25, 1895, and in March, 1896, he, with his wife, came to Colorado locating thirteen miles north of Vona, Colo., where he made his home until he, with his family, moved to Seibert, Colo., in February, 1929".
[S1002] Frank Boger cemetery stone, Siebert Cemetery, Siebert, CO, Lot 44, NE Section, Grave 5.

Edward Everett 'Ed' Boger^1,2,3 (M)
b. 5 October 1866, d. 16 September 1908, #179

Father* 26 November 1836 Andrew 'Andy' Boger

Mother* 10 June 1839 Abigail 'Abby' Brown

Biography*      Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote, "Grandad [Frank Boger] told about Ed asking the schoolmarm to ride home with him from some place and so they started out and every little bit she would "slap the hell out of him." He hurried and got her home and then discovered that Jim was hiding under the hay in the back of the wagon and had been pinching her on the butt.
     Opal Boger, wife of Horace Boger, wrote in 1975, " It seems in the beginning of the Boger clan's move to Colorado, Ed homesteaded the land across the road east of Frank. His shanty sat on top of the big hill south of where Stieninger built his house. Ed was a bachelor and spent most of his time with his parents and brothers. In 1908, Ed was riding a horse on the county line when his horse stepped in a hole and broke its leg and fell on him, smashing his liver. He was taken to Denver but did not recover. Andrew then sold Ed's land to Lute Stieninger and bought the northeast quarter of land west of Frank. He deeded the land to Frank's four boys." Joyce (Boger) Miller wrote, "Granddad and Ed farmed together until 1908, when Ed died of complications from injuries he received when his horse stepped in a hole and fell with him. Dad said the horse fell on him and 'smashed his liver." Ed wrote from the Mercy Hospital, 16th & Milwaukee Sts., in Denver, "thursday 1908 Frank and folks at home I have been down on my back since sunday noon am sitting up a little to day the Dr says I wont have to be operated on now he at first thought i would have to be but said this morning i was restored would come through all right but said you want to look out and not get it again i will have to learn how to gard against it he said that was the yellowest case he ever saw. Wyatt and Jim will be here Sunday cost $15 a week here single room the house is packed turning them away the Boys are Enjoying the melons by this time I guess. Ed."
     "Seibert Colo Sep 7 - 1906 Wyatt We have some wind now jumps at night some. Have some of the cattle at home some at the river. We have been busy with the millet and cane this week some of the cattle came home. We have about a half days cutting to finish the cane millet all up Could nt say when i would be in town vary busy. Will try and get our Cattle home this week. A.C. is not vary favorble spoken of at this place i dont think i will serve as a delegate although i may be a the convention but my business is in such a shape that i couldnt promice t go. One demecrat said he would support Gates but when he heard that the other officers were going to try again he gig back he said it look like they had formed a ring You can look for a hard snow storm about Nov 6th the storm Cdnter will be seibert. Will the Dutch get any thing this time Frank thinks there isnt a vote this side of the republian for A. C. well if you want to talk the poitical situation over with me come down --- boys are going to the races up in Neb. and take some horses with them to sell. Ed."

Birth* 5 October 1866 Child; near Viola, Mercer Co, IL^4,2,1,5,3

Death* 16 September 1908 Deceased; Denver, Denver Co, CO^6,4,7

Burial* September 1908 Interred; Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, Kit Carson Co, CO⁷

Citations

[S1618] Andrew Boger, list of childrens' birth places typed probably by Wyatt Boger and sent to his father for answers. All answers are in the handwriting of Andrew Boger and the page is signed by him. Where was Ella Boger Born? Warren County Ill near Cameron; Where was Henry Boger Born? Mercer Co, Ill near Keithburge; Where was Frank Boger Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola; Where was Edd Born? Mercer Co Ill near Viola. Original paper in the possession of Win Wood.
[S1610] Civil War Pension Affidavits of Andrew Boger, Pension No. 1048368, Co. E, 102 Ill. Vol. Infantry. "Mr. Andrew Boger Crainville, Republic Co, Kansas. I am married Abigail Boger maiden Abigail Brown. Married April 8, 1860 at Cameron, Warren Co, Illinois by Maximalin Haley. Certificat of marriage and recorded in Monmouth, Illinois. Were you previously married? No. Have you any children living? I have four Franklin P. Boger Birth August 29, 1864; Edward Boger Birth October 5, 1866; Wyatt Boger Birth Febuary 23, 1872; James E. Boger Birth Febuay 15, 1874; Date of Reply, November 22, 1897. [Signed] Andrew Boger." Another affidavit in his pension file, "born: 1836 November 26 Penn near Warriors Mark; post office at enlistment: Lucy, IL [not currently on map]; wife: Abigail Brown; marriage: April 8, 1860 at Coldbrook, Warren County Illinois by Maximalin Haley; any official or church record of marriage: no; Were you previously married: I never had but one woman; present wife married before: my wife was never married before; has there been a separation; no sepration; all children living or dead: Ella Boger Feb 23 1861 dead, Henry Boger Nov 10, 1862 dead; Frank Boger August 29, 1864, Edward Boger October 5, 1866 dead, Wyatt Boger Feb 23, 1872, James Boger Feb 15, 1874. March 24, 1915 signed Andrew Boger".
[S2362] Andrew Boger entry, 1870 U.S. Census, Viola, Greene Twp, Mercer Co, IL. National Archives Micorfilm M-593, Boger, Andrew, 33, Farmer, no real estate, Personal Property $600, b. PA; Abigail, 31, b. IN; Henry L., 7, b. IL; Franklin, 6, b. IL; Edward, 3, b. IL.
[S1668] Andrew Boger to Wyatt Boger, letter dated 5 Sep 1909, at Seibert, CO. Original in possession of Win Wood.
[S1744] Frank Boger entry, 1900 U.S. Census, Seibert, Kit Carson Co, CO, Enumeration District 180, Dwelling 96. National Archives Microfilm T-623, Frank Boger, Aug 1864, 35, married 4 years, b. IL, father b. PA, mother b. IN, stockraiser; Flora, Feb 1873, 27, b. IA, 2 children born, none living, father b. MI, mother b. IA; Edward, brother, Oct 1866, single, b. IL, father b. PA, mother b. IN, stockraiser.
[S1737] Papers concerning the death of Edward Boger, letter in possession of Win Wood written on Mercy Hospital stationary, Denver, CO, "Thursday 1908. Frank and folks at home I have been down on my back since Sunday noon am sitting up a little today the Dr says I won't have to be operated on Now he at first thought i would have to be but said this morning I was restored would come through all right but said you want to look out and not get it again i will have to learn how to gard against it he said that was the yellowest case he ever saw. Wyatt and Jim will be here Sunday Cost $15.00 a week here single room the house is packed turning them away the Boys are enjoying the mellons by this time i guess Ed." Receipt, original in possession of compiler. Mercy Hospital, Denver Co dated 8 Sep 1908. "Received of Mr. Wyatt Boger Fifty Dollars on account Mr. Edw. Boger." Bill, original in possession of compiler. "Mr. Boger for Mr. E. Boger deceased. Denver, Co., Sept 16, 1908 to Sisters of Mercy, Dr. Mercy Hospital. Cor Sixteenth and Milwaukee Streets. To room etc 25.75. To use of operating room 10.00. To medicine 3.75. To dressings .90. Total $40.40. Paid 9/16-08 Sisters of Mercy." Monthly Statement, original in possession of compiler. "Denver, Colo., 9/17/1908. Fr Mr. Edward Boger. To Dr. E. P. Hershey, Dr. For professional Services 150.00 Paid by Wyatt Boger [signed] E. P. Hershey." Statement, original in possession of compiler. "Burlington Colo. 9-18 1908 In account with Frank D. Mann, dealer in Hardware, implements, furniture, harness, undertaking and embalming. Recd of Wyatt Boger 10.00 for he.rs [hearse?] services. signed F.D. Mann".
[S978] Cemetery record of Edward Boger, Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, CO, Lot 2, Block 12.

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