childrenMargaret L. Boles · Charlotte J. Boles · Samuel A. Boles · Charles E. Boles · Albert S. Boles · Emma L. Boles · Frank L. Boles · Stella G. Boles · Mary F. Boles
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The history of Boone County, Iowa, with biographical sketches.
Farmer, Sec.
18, P.O. Moingona, Boone County, Iowa.
Born Ohio 1820.
At 18 went to Michigan as a millwright.
Came to Boone County 1847, built a mill at Elk Rapids 1848, settled at present residence 1854.
Owned 160 acres.
Present at county organization.
Elected first county commissioner.
His hat used as ballot-box at the first county election (1850).
Eight children living, lost one (Mary F.).
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