History of Early Pioneer Families of Hood River, Oregon. Compiled by Mrs. D.M. Coon

JAMES C. BOGGS AND FAMILY                   1889

     James Boggs was born in North Carolina March 3, 1849. His grandfather and other members of his family fought in the Revolutionary War. His mother was born in Pennsylvania and was of Dutch descent. His father was a native of North Carolina but his father's parents were from Virginia and descendants of old colonial families, all being planters by occupation. The parents of James Boggs moved to Illinois when he was small and it was there he received his education and grew to maturity working on his father's farm until 1874 when he married Martha McIntosh and started for himself. His wife was a native of Illinois, a daughter of Tilton McIntosh from Tennessee and Lucy A. (Mercer) McIntosh.
     After his marriage Mr. Boggs remained in Illinois near his early home working at various occupations. Six children were born to them, three dying in early childhood.
     In 1884 his father died and on June 10, 1888 his wife passed away leaving three children, Grace, Rose and Harvey to the care of the father. Grace, the oldest, and at the time of her mother's death, was only ten years of age. Bravely the father took up the double duty. Mr. and Mrs. Boggs were members of the Christian church and the children were raised in that faith. Mr. Boggs was the owner of a Bible purchased in South Carolina by his great-grandfather nearly two-hundred years before. This was a highly prized heirloom in their family. In 1889 Boggs moved to Hood River purchasing fifteen acres three miles south of the town; this land was planted to strawberries and other fruits and well repaid its owner for his toil.
     Harvey was unfortunate while out skating one day, alone; falling and breaking his leg. He was found by neighbors and recovered. The children all grew to maturity commanding the respect and esteem of all.

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