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

WILLIAM BOORMAN AND FAMILY                         D.M.C.            1886

     William Boorman was born in Lincolnshire, England, Jan. 28, 1~29. His child-hood was passed amid the scenes of his native land, but at the age of 12 years he came with his parents to America locating at the "village" of Chicago. The remained there a number of years, then moved to Wisconsin where the son grew to manhood.
     He was married to Lucy Rand of that state in 1855. They continued to make Wisconsin their home and there their children were born and grew to maturity. They came to Hood River in 1886 and with them came their children, most of them being married and with families of their own. The children, Minnie and Etta, being of school age were pupils in the Barrett School for awhile.
     Lucy (Rand) Doorman was born in Wheeling, Virginia, Sept. 17, 1837. When she was a small child her parents started from Va. Wisconsin, but when the journey was only half completed the mother died leaving a brood of motherless children, Robert being the oldest. How the daughter lived and grow to womanhood would make an interesting story for the family record. She was married to Wm. Boorman at the age of eighteen. Nine children have gladdened their home and kept their hands busy and their minds active and cheerful. The children are: Scott, Mrs. J.H. Ackerman, Mrs. Emily Eastman, Mrs. Emma Ellis, Alfred, George, Mrs. Isabelle Sherrieb, Mrs. Minnie Caddy, Mrs. Warren Miller.
     Mrs. Boorman joined the Methodist Church soon after coming to Hood River. Mr. Boorman was a lifelong member of that organization. They celebrated their "Golden Wedding" at Hood River in 1905. They are among Rood River's most respected and valued citizens. At the Pioneer's Reunion in 1916 he was given "seat of honor" at the table, being the oldest person among those present. In manner he was quiet and unassuming to a. marked degree, conscientious and faithful in all his dealings.
     He died May 3, 1918, leaving his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to cherish his memory and follow in his steps. Mrs. Boorman is still with us. Her birthday occurs September 17, the day for our annual reunion, so that the reunion would seem very incomplete without her cheering presence.

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