My Family History - Source Page 4

[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.

[S429] Nancy Lee Stover, Marriages 1851-1873 Centre Co, PA, (Bellefonte, PA: Friends of the Center County Library and Historical Museum, Inc., 1990), p. 158, in the custody of the Everton Library, UT from the Bellefonte Republican "1871, Jun 1, H. Ridgeway Woomer, Centre Co. and Isabella Bogar, Centre Co. Rev. J.F. Craig BR 6/21 at the home of the bride's parents."

[S447] Tombstone Inscriptions Silent Home Cemetery, probably published by the Warren County Illinois Genealogical Society or it could be the DAR publication listed on the FHLC. Photocopy of pages 4, 19 and 27 supplied by researcher Ethyl Trego, Oct 1990. "Rowe, Alonzo G. died May 11, 1876 age 7y 9m 11d; Rowe, Margaret A. died July 22, 1888 age 52y 7m 10d, Rowe, Willie E. died April 11, 1867 age 1y 27d son of E.W. & M.A. Rowe; Rowe, Eli 1863-1941 husband, Hattie M. 1860-1956 wife; Rowe, Eli 1828-1908, Laura M. Foster 1857-[no date] his wife; Joseph Boger died Nov. 14, 1858 age 26 y 7m 1d Odd Fellows marker."

[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.

[S968] Photograph of cemetery stone of Elizabeth Nearhoof taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

[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.

[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".

[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.

[S1071] Bald Eagle Cemetery Inscriptions, transcription of Lewis, Woomer and Boger gravestones supplied by Harry Woomer from his 1993 visit to this cemetery.

[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.

[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".

[S1090] Photograph of cemetery stone of Harriet Boger taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery in Blair Co, PA. 64y 4m 28d, should be 26d.

[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.

[S1159] Probate papers of Jacob Boger, Index to Wills and Letters, Blair Co, PA, Volume K, p. 400-01.

[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".

[S1292] Photograph of cemetery stone of Mahlon Boger at Bald Eagle Cemetery.

[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".

[S1342] Photograph of Cemetery Stone of Nancy Stonebraker taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

[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.

[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.

[S1583] Photograph of cemetery stone of Abigail Boger taken at Fairview Cemetery, Burlington, CO, Lot 2, Block 12.

[S1587] Death Certificate of Mrs. Abigail Boger. No. 706, file no. 65, State of Colorado. Copy provided by Joyce Miller, Oct 1992. "Cerebral Hemorrhage."

[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", Copy in possession of Win Wood.

[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.

[S1619] Death Certificate of Andrew Boger. No. 722, file no. 79, State of Colorado, copy provided by Joyce Miller, Oct 1992. "Senile Debility and Cardiac Insufficiency of 1 year 6 months."

[S1634] Benjamin Boger Entry, Blair County Death Register in the custody of the Blair County, PA courthouse, photocopy of original record in possession of Win Wood. "Date of Record: Sept 7, 1894. Name of Deceased: Boger Benjamin. Color: W. Sex: M. Married or Single: M. Place of Birth: Maryland. Occupation: Laborer. Date of Death: Jany 12, 1894. Place of Death: Hickory Bottom, Snyder Twp. Cause of Death: Old age. Duration of last illness: 9 weeks. Place of Interment: Bald Eagle. Date: Jany 14, 1894. Parents: Jos. & Katie Boger." This information may have been supplied by his daughter, Ellen Boger Cassady. In a letter, Ellen said that her father came from Maryland when a young man and settled in Blair County. Census records clearly indicate that he was born in PA. A photo of his tombstone states he died 12 Jan 1894, aged 93. The family Bible gives his death date as 12 Jan 1893.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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".

[S1656] Photograph of cemetery stone of Benjamin Boger taken at Bald Eagle Cemetery, Blair Co, PA.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[S1891] Photograph of cemetery stone of Andrew Boger, Fairview Cemetery, Kit Carson Co, CO, lot 2, block 5.

[S2136] Andrew Boger Death Notice, Burlington Column, Flagler News, Burlington, Kit Carson Co, CO (9 Dec 1920), "County Judge Boger was compelled to return from his trip east due to the news that his father had died suddenly on Dec 2."

[S2139] Obituary of Henry Boger, Omaha Daily Bee, Omaha, NE (8 Oct 1892), in the custody of the Historical Society of Douglas County, P.O. Box 11398, Omaha, NE 68111. Transcription by Win Wood 24 Sep 1994. "H.L. Boyer of 4516 North Fortieth Street died last night of typhoid fever. His remains will be taken at 10 o'clock Saturday morning to his father's home near Chester, Neb. for interment. He was 30 years of age and leaves a wife and three children."

[S2148] Obituary of Elizabeth Nearhoof, Altoona Tribune, Altoona, PA (4 Jan 1914), typed transcription supplied by Carol Duffee, 9 Mar 1992. "After suffering a second paralytic stroke on Fri., Dec. 26, Mrs. Elizabeth Nearhoof, an aged and well known lady formerly residing at Bald Eagle, Blair Co, died at the home of her dau. Mrs. G. W. Reid 519 Allegheny Street, Hollidaysburg, Sat. evening at 9:30 o'clock. One year ago the aged woman was stricken with apoplexy, which left the right side paralyzed and helpless. She never rallied from the second and last stroke and lingered until Sat. evening... On November 5, 1834, she was born in Bald Eagle, and was 79 yrs 1 mo & 28 das. Practically all her life was spent in Bald Eagle and where she was also married to Henry K. Nearhoof, deceased, who died sixteen years ago... The funeral services will be held in the Bald Eagle Methodist Church on Wed. afternoon, followed by interment in the cemetery adjoining."

[S2164] Obituary of Jacob Boger, The Tyrone Daily, Tyrone, Blair Co, PA (10 Jun 1903), p. 1, copy of original in possession of Win Wood. "Two Engines Collide. Three men lose their lives on the Mountain Tuesday... Terrific result of runaway train... Jacob A. Boger, engineer, killed... The wreck occured during the progress of the heavy storm which visited this section during the afternoon... immense quantity of heavy hail being mixed with the torrent of rain that fell.. mile and one half or two miles south of Osceola Mills depot, on the Tyrone and Clearfield railroad... Jacob A. Boger, the engineer who was killed, was born in the Bald Eagle Valley February 9, 1850, and was aged at death 53 years, 4 months and 3 days. He has been a resident of Tyrone the past 43 years. His wife, who survives him, was Miss Catharine A. Trafford. No children... The funeral will be held Friday afternoon... interment to follow at Tyrone Cemetery."

[S2191] Obituary of Nancy Jane Stonebraker, Democratic Watchman, Bellefonte, PA (Friday, 19 Jan 1923), typed abstract from Dr. Charles Eater, Jr., 10 Sep 1991. "Nancy was born at Hickory Bottom, near Bald Eagle, 22 Feb 1841, a daughter of Benjamin and Carrie [Harriet] Bogar. Nancy died 13 Jan 1923. Buried Bald Eagle Cemetery."

[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.

[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.

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