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The Boggs Family were originally from Ramelton Ireland.The original name was Livingston but it was changed to BOGGS because the family lived near the peat bogs.William Boggs married Anne Makemie the sister of the Reverend FrancisMakemie the father of Presbiyterianism.The Makemie family originally were from Scotland, but fled to Ireland during the religious wars in Scotland.There were three sons Robert Richard and Francis and 1 sister AnneMakemie.Anne and William Boggs sonWilliam emmigrated to Accomack County Virginia to live with his Uncle the Reverend Francis Makemie at "Mantachank" Francis Makemie's plantation on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in1680. William was about 20. He married but his wife's name is unknown. He had a son named Francis Boggs who married Rachel Parker; they had three sons: John, Joseph and Francis. My line is from Francis who married Agnes Crowson. There is quite a lot of information regarding the Boggs of Virginia.John Boggs was involved with government neogiations with the Cherokee Indians during the 1700's;involvement with treaties.

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Hugh R. "Hughie" Boggs
The Big Sandy Valley; History of the People and country, From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, by William Ely....Published 1887 Page 446, 447: "HUGH BOGGS OF BLAINE: The nestor of the Boggses on Caines Creek, a branch of the Blaine, has been a man of remarkable energy. Hugh Boggs opened a large farm on his creek, and, by chopping wood and bossing other wood-choppers at the old-time furnaces, made money enough to build a steam saw and grain mill and a carding machine at quite an early day. Had Hugh Boggs lived at a place more get-at-able, he would have been to Caines Creek what Judge Borders was to his section, and what William Adams was to Licking Station. The country around Mr. Boggs was too sparsely settled to expand his business, yet nevertheless he was always a good liver. Caines Creek, in Lawrence County, is a stream of wide and rich bottom land, almost all of which is owned by the Boggses, descendants of either Hugh Boggs or his kinsmen. He nears the end of his earthly race, being quite feeble in body but smart in mind. He has been a benefactor, an educator, and a philanthropist, although in his unselfishness he might himself never have suspected it." The Boggs families left Lee County Virginia in the early 1800's and settled in Caines Creek, KY. Poem, "Coming to Kentucky" written by Hugh Boggs about his family's arrival at Caines Creek, Kentucky. Deep in the hills, 'neath an azure sky, There's a place so remote, the world passed it by. For thousands of years, no mortal had trod, the green dewy valley's rich, fertile sod. Till one day long ago, twas just break of dawn, The curtain of night had parted and gone, to make room for the sun, coming over the hill, when life began stirring, and song birds to trill. High on the hill top, there stood a young man, his blue eyes were narrowed, the landscape to scan. It was hard to believe, "this" was not paradise, or a dream, surely soon, he would open his eyes. Could he be back in Virginia, from whence he had come, his thoughts were conflicting, his body felt numb. He had come a long way, this young man of sod, not seeking vast fortunes, just a homestead and God. He felt a soft breeze touch his tired brow and cheek, as he drank in the beauty, of Old Caines Creek. In his heart sprang new hope, in his eyes a fire lit, as he whispered so softly, "Sacred Wind", this is it! His glance wandered back, to the newly made road, and the old covered wagon, with it's oversized load. Of worldly possessions, his kindred and wife, all the blessings it takes, to complete a man's life. With a lump in his throat, and a prayer-full sigh, he lifted his eyes, towards the blue, cloudless sky. He would cast his lot, 'neath this heavenly dome', and make this new valley, his much beloved home. Bright eyes were now peering, from out of the side, of the old covered wagon, from whose long weary ride, had kept vigil so faithfully, through the long sleepless nights, were now anxiously waiting, to explore new delights. For they knew by the smile on the young man's face, their searching had ended, this was the "PLACE"! He smiled as he nodded them, all to alight, and the picture they made was a heart warming sight. As they hustled and bustled, and flitted about, his bosom swelled proudly, he felt he could shout. There was Cessie and Azzel, John, Henry and Jim, Emily, Hannah, Hugh, Jason and Tim. Sarah, Ellen, Matilda, Clem, Orkie and Bud, and the cow they brought with them, still chewing her cud. There was Pa who had courage, faith, muscle and brawn, and Ma who was shy, as a newly born fawn. But her Irish eyes twinkled and sparked with such fire, as she glanced at her 'brood',and her tall, handsome 'sire'. All these and still more, of his beloved kin, took part in the new life, about to begin. There was hard work ahead, hungry children to feed. There were blankets and quilts, and plenty of seed. Sharp axes and hoes, and mallets galore, Kind hearts and strong hands, could a man ask for more? Everyone was astir, busy as bees; clearing land, burning brush, and chopping down trees, that were hewn, niched then rolled, and set up in place, soon this spot in the wildwood, took on a new face, that was pleasing to God, who smiled a "well done", as they played, sang and danced, and relaxed in their fun. Now the hillsides were covered, with sweet golden corn, where wild honey-suckle sends it's fragrance each morn. From it's lofty abode, in it's dewy recluse, where mocking birds sing, and morning doves coo; there! the clear crystal dew, trickles over the rocks, that jut from the hills, where sheep graze in flocks. And winds it's way down, to the creek far below, where the bob-o-links nest, and the wild flowers grow. Where paintings that hung, in the great halls of fame, could match this wild beauty, or portray the same, ethereal colors that flame in the sky. As dawn is approaching, and night passes by, my thoughts travel back to the sweet yesteryear, when folks were good neighbors, and kin-folks were dear. To the children who sat, by the bright fire-logs, and listed to tales, of their grand-sire "Boggs". Tales of Sacred Winds, Coming of Age in Appalachia by Cratis Williams pages 146/147: "Hugh and Hannah Boggs (Granny Hanner) Hugh Boggs, son of John and Nancy Wells Boggs, was considered a generous man. He was a farmer and timber man. A page is devoted to him in William Ely's History of the BigSandy Valley. Mr. Ely implies that Hugh was imposed upon by his less industrious sons. There is a story that Hugh's son Henderson bought all the land on the right fork of Caines Creek for a ham of meat and a rifle-gun. Henderson's home, still standing and occupied at this time (1965) by his descendant Opal Boggs Liming, is one of the better homes in that section. It is said that Hugh and his aged wife spent their last days with Henderson in this house. It is also said that Hugh's mother-in-law Hannah Lyons Blevins, also lived with Henderson after she became a widow. She was over a hundred years old when she dies and was one of the last widows of the American Revolution carried on the pension rolls of Lawrence County. She was blind in her old age. There is an instance of a "judgement sent on" one of the old lady's descendants for laughing at her great-grandmother's infirmities. Phoebe Jane, daughter of Jim Goins and Matilda Lyons Boggs, laughed at her blind great-granny and 'mocked' (imitated) her pigeon-toed walk. Phoebe Jane (always called 'Pet') who married Henry Hicks became pigeon-toed and later, blind, like Granny Hanner. An interesting story is also told of William Blevins, Granny Hanner's husband. He was the son of a 'long hunter' from Wilkes County, NC. His uncle by marriage, also a long hunter, was named Walden. Old hunter Blevins, his sons, and his son-in-law tracked into Kentucky before Daniel Boone ever visited Kentucky. The Monrovian Records of North Carolina carry an item for 1754 reporting that Blevins and his sons brought to the trading post at old Salem more pelts than there was cash to pay for, but that they happily accepted goods in leu of cash. Walden's Ridge was named for William Blevins' uncle. William, referred to locally as "Old Bill", was an unkind man to his family. He hung his meat in the rafters of his cabin, but would not permit his wife to use the hams, which he gave to a woman that he kept on his land."
Charles Stuart Boggs
Charles Stuart Boggs was born on January 28, 1811. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Stuart Boggs.
Doris Boggs was born on December 12, 1827, and died at age 100 years old in December 1927. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doris Boggs.
George Boggs of Bworth H Australia was born in 1827, and died at age 71 years old in 1898 in Bworth H.
James Henry "Goins" Boggs
James Henry Boggs was born on May 22, 1830, and died at age 78 years old on May 15, 1909 in Sacred Wind, Kentucky United States.
John Boggs was born on December 27, 1836, and died at age 100 years old in December 1936. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Boggs.
Vivian Boggs was born in 1840 in Ireland, and died at age 53 years old on September 20, 1894 in Kings County, New York United States. Vivian Boggs was buried in 1894 at Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th Street, in Brooklyn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ninan Boggs.
Phoebe Boggs
Phoebe Boggs was born in September 1849. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phoebe Boggs.
L/ Moinv Boggs of United States was born circa 1851. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember L/ Moinv Boggs.
Dayton Boggs of United States was born circa 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dayton Boggs.
Kent E Boggs of Kanawha County, West Virginia United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kent E Boggs.
Walter E Boggs of Dallas County, Alabama United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter E Boggs.

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Mary Louise (Stokley) Boggs
Mary Louise (Stokley) Boggs of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas United States was born on April 11, 1928 in Oklahoma United States to William Bryan Stokley and Nora Alverda (Ward) Stokley. She had siblings Lester Bryan Stokley, Ruth Alverda (Stokley) Gloeckler, Eugene Stokley Sr, William Ward Stokley, and Kathyrn Alice (Stokley) Vanderbilt. Mary Boggs died at age 84 years old on June 1, 2012.
Norman Paul Boggs was born on November 26, 1902 in Green Island, New York United States. He was married to Sybil Gertrude (Adams) Glenn on June 4, 1950 in Richmond, Virginia and they later divorced in July 1968 in Lake County, Florida. Norman Boggs died at age 83 years old on December 8, 1985 in Leesburg. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Paul Boggs .
Andrea Michelle (Boggs) Degeorge was born on August 7, 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrea Degeorge .
Sally Ann (Boggs) Martin was born on September 21, 1945 in Virginia United States, and died at age 63 years old in 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sally Ann (Boggs) Martin.
Esther Evelyn (Poulter) Boggs was born on May 7, 1913, and died at age 61 years old in November 1974.
Susia R Boggs of Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida was born on October 9, 1921, and died at age 87 years old on October 1, 2009.
James Henry "Goins" Boggs
James Henry Boggs was born on May 22, 1830, and died at age 78 years old on May 15, 1909 in Sacred Wind, Kentucky United States.
Nona May (Boggs) Fletcher was born on July 6, 1894, and died at age 36 years old on March 14, 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nona May Fletcher.
Haskell Buster Boggs
Haskell B. Boggs was born on April 17, 1909 in Jones, Oklahoma, USA. He was a cinematographer, known for Bonanza (1959), Le Chou-chou du professeur (1958) and Trois bébés sur les bras (1958). He died on May 30, 2003 in Burbank, California, USA. Cinematographer. Boggs worked on many films including, "Bonanza: The Return" (1993), "Little House: All The Dear Children" (1984), "US" (1991), "Maneater" (1973), "Double Indemnity" (1973), "Young Fury" (1965), "Cinderfella" (1960), "The Bellboy" (1960), "Don't Give Up The Ship" (1959), "As Young As We Are" (1958), "The Geisha Boy" (1958), "I Married A Monster From Outer Space" (1958), "Rock-A-Bye Baby" (1958), "St. Louis Blues" (1958), "Teacher's Pet" (1958), "Hear Me Good" (1957), "Fear Strikes Out" (1957), "Short Cut To Hell" (1957), "The Delicate Delinquent" (1957), "Williamsburg: The Story Of A Patriot" (1956), "The Leather Saint" (1956), and "The Miracle Of AO" (1956). He also worked on films as a camera operator including, "Around The World In 80 Days" (1956), "The Furies" (1950), "Dark City" (1950), "Union Station" (1950), "Riding High" (1950), "No Man Of Her Own" (1950), "Red, Hot And Blue" (1949), "Song Of Surrender" (1949), "The Heiress" (1949), "Sorrowful Jones" (1949), "Pride Of Vengeance" (1949), "Hazard" (1948), and "Dream Girl" (1948). He also worked on the television shows, "Bonanza" (1959-1973), "The High Chaparral" (1967-1971), and "Little House On The Prairie" (1974-1983).
Nona May (Boggs) Davis was born in 1894 in Wallback, Clay County, West Virginia United States, and died at age 37 years old in 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nona May Davis.
Phoebe Boggs
Phoebe Boggs was born in September 1849. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phoebe Boggs.
Michael Boggs was born on December 3, 1954, and died at age 53 years old on June 9, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Boggs.
Charles Stuart Boggs
Charles Stuart Boggs was born on January 28, 1811. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Stuart Boggs.
Christopher J Boggs of Harris County, TX was born circa 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christopher J. Boggs.
Robin K Boggs of TX was born circa 1972. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robin K. (Puckett) Boggs.
Christophe J Boggs of Winston Salem, Forsyth County, NC was born on July 18, 1974, and died at age 29 years old on July 15, 2004.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Noami Ruth (Wallace).
Tommy W Boggs of Travis County, TX was born circa 1955, and died at age 66 years old on October 5, 2022.
Robert Dean Boggs
Bobby was an awesome kid! A hero to his kid brother and a source of pride and happiness for his mother. He grew into a good man, husband and father. He has a friendly personality and is willing to help anyone in need. He is a jack of all trades. There isn't much he can't do and he takes great pride in his work.
Kinley Kaye (Meyers) Boggs was born on January 8, 1986 in Beaver, Utah United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kinley Kaye (Meyers) Boggs.

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Phoebe Boggs
Phoebe Boggs was born in September 1849. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phoebe Boggs.
Hugh Henderson Boggs
Hugh Henderson Boggs was born on March 30, 1868. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hugh Henderson Boggs.
Robert Dean Boggs
Bobby was an awesome kid! A hero to his kid brother and a source of pride and happiness for his mother. He grew into a good man, husband and father. He has a friendly personality and is willing to help anyone in need. He is a jack of all trades. There isn't much he can't do and he takes great pride in his work.
Rose Belle Boggs
Rose Belle Boggs was born on April 30, 1872. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rose Belle Boggs.
Charles Stuart Boggs
Charles Stuart Boggs was born on January 28, 1811. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Stuart Boggs.
Albert  Boggs
Albert Lee Boggs was born on March 7, 1879, and died at age 57 years old on June 12, 1936. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert Boggs.
Tivis  Boggs
James Tivis Boggs was born on July 4, 1875 in Elliott County, Kentucky United States, and died at age 64 years old on November 27, 1939. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tivis Boggs.
James Henry "Goins" Boggs
James Henry Boggs was born on May 22, 1830, and died at age 78 years old on May 15, 1909 in Sacred Wind, Kentucky United States.
Nancy Marguerite (Boggs) Ferguson
Nancy Marguerite Boggs was born July 11, 1874 to James Henry 'Goins' Boggs and Matilda Lyons. Nancy was the second youngest child of 13 children born to James and Matilda. Nancy's grandfather Hugh Boggs arrived to this part of Kentucky from Virginia in the early 1800's. They settled along Cains Creek, Lawrence County, where many of the Boggs descendants still reside today. Nancy's grandfather, Hugh, was highly regarded and the following was written about him: The Big Sandy Valley; History of the People and country, From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, by William Ely....Published 1887 Page 446, 447: "HUGH BOGGS OF BLAINE: The nestor of the Boggses on Caines Creek, a branch of the Blaine, has been a man of remarkable energy. Hugh Boggs opened a large farm on his creek, and, by chopping wood and bossing other wood-choppers at the old-time furnaces, made money enough to build a steam saw and grain mill and a carding machine at quite an early day. Had Hugh Boggs lived at a place more get-at-able, he would have been to Caines Creek what Judge Borders was to his section, and what William Adams was to Licking Station. The country around Mr. Boggs was too sparsely settled to expand his business, yet nevertheless he was always a good liver. Caines Creek, in Lawrence County, is a stream of wide and rich bottom land, almost all of which is owned by the Boggses, descendants of either Hugh Boggs or his kinsmen. He nears the end of his earthly race, being quite feeble in body but smart in mind. He has been a benefactor, an educator, and a philanthropist, although in his unselfishness he might himself never have suspected it." Nancy Boggs was considered the "prettiest gal in the holler" and it was at at picnic that she met her future husband, George Washington Ferguson. The couple married March 17, 1894, and were given land in Sacred Wind as a gift from her father. The couple settled on this land (near the Sacred Wind Post Office) and built a cabin. Their first son, Luther, was born August 9, 1895. Luther was followed by James on May 28, 1896, and Ivy Myrtle May on July 23, 1899. Sadly, their son Luther died in 1898. Another son, Earl, was born June 3, 1902. As the lumber industry in Lawrence County became depressed, the couple decided to sell their land and move to Whatcom County, Washington. George had a distant cousin who at the time was running a lumber mill in Bellingham, and this cousin wrote and asked that his cousins and friends come out west and work for him. So, Nancy and George sold their land, packed up and landed in Washington in 1903. They were also joined by Nancy's sister Sarah Boggs and her husband Amos Johnson, and sister Sina 'Ellen' Boggs and husband Thomas Triplett. Per 1903/1904 Polk Directory for Whatcom City & County, Silver Beach: Ferguson, George packer for Lake Shingle Co. (Silver Beach located 1 1/2 miles east of Whatcom; Post Office on Lake Whatcom) By the 1910 US Census, 3 more children had been added to the family George & Nancy listed in Meridian Pct., Supervisor Dist. #1, Enumeration 347, Sheet 7B: Census date May 2, 1910; George is listed as Household #138 George W. age 36, born WV Timberman, out of work a total of 4 weeks in 1909; married 16 years, with 6 living children. Nancy M. age 34, born KY James W. age 14, born KY Iva M. age 10 born KY Earl J. age 8 born KY Thelma age 4 WA 'Dorothy ' age 3 WA Charles age 2 WA in 1910, living nearby were: Living in dwelling # 124 was Nancy's nephew, James Triplett and his wife. Living in dwelling # 126 was Nancy's sister Sina Ellen, and husband Thomas Triplett. Living in dwelling # 134 was Nancy's sister, Sarah L., and husband Amos Johnson. Also living with the Johnson's was their son James O., age 17, and a niece, Lora Boggs, age 18 1911 Whatcom Co. Tax List page 478: Ferguson, G.W. $70 Lynden RFD1 Matilda Ferguson was born to Nancy on June 17, 1914. Named after Nancy's mother, Matilda unfortunately passed away when she was several hours old. The physician that attended the birth told Nancy that she should refrain from having any further children. Unfortunately, Nancy didn't listen to her physician and gave birth to another baby girl on August 24, 1916. The baby was 3 months premature and died, and a day later, Nancy Boggs Ferguson passed away. Per Nancy's death certificate, she was treated by the physician from 8/22 thru 8/25/1916, dying on the last day at 10:35 pm. The main cause of death was heart failure due to hemorrhaging. Nancy had been in the St. Joseph's Hospital for 3 days until her death. She was attended by Dr. J. Reid Morrison. Nancy's parents are listed as James Boggs and Matilda Lyons, both of Kentucky. She was 42 years, 1 month and 14 days old at the time of her death. Washington State Board of Health # 159 Nancy was buried in Lynden Cemetery, 8/28/1916, by Arthur O. Harlow, undertaker. Her baby was buried in the coffin with her, and at that time a photo was taken of the two of them in the coffin, prior to burial. (Harlow & Livingston, funeral directors, 1051-1055 Elk street. Bellingham) On September 13, 1916, Nancy's son Charley had emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix and peritonitis. Charley died during the surgery. He was buried on top of his mother's coffin, in the same grave. Per her Obit: Thursday, August 31, 1916 Lynden Tribune page 1: "Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug 29, for Mrs. G.W. Ferguson of Goshen at the Mission Church, Rev. C.E. Hodges officiating. Mrs. Ferguson and her infant baby girl passed away at St. Joseph's hospital. The baby was born Thursday, Aug. 24, and lived only twelve hours. Mrs. Ferguson died the next day. Nancy Boggs was born in Sacredwind, KY., July 11, 1874. She was married to G.W. Ferguson March 17, 1894. They lived in Kentucky until 1903, when they came west. Mrs. Ferguson leaves to mourn her besides her husband and eight children, a brother in British Columbia, two sisters in Kendall, Wa., a brother and six sisters in Kentucky and many other relatives and friends." August 31, 1916 Lynden Tribune: "Card of Thanks... We wish to thank our many friends for their sympathy and kindness during our late bereavement... Mr. G. W. Ferguson and Family Mr. & Mrs. John Lemming Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. T. Triplett Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Palmer Lora and Verna Boggs"
John  Boggs
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David L. Boggs
David L. Boggs Iii was born on September 22, 1987 at Kentucky in Kentucky United States, and died at age 2 years old on August 28, 1990 at Sts Mary & Elizabeth Hospital 4402 Churchman Ave, in Louisville, Jefferson County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember David L. Boggs.
Robert Baty Boggs was born in 1886, and died at age 48 years old in 1934. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Baty Boggs .
Ethel Boggs of Copperhill, Polk County, TN was born on April 15, 1925, and died at age 78 years old on April 2, 2004.
Hugh R. "Hughie" Boggs
The Big Sandy Valley; History of the People and country, From the Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, by William Ely....Published 1887 Page 446, 447: "HUGH BOGGS OF BLAINE: The nestor of the Boggses on Caines Creek, a branch of the Blaine, has been a man of remarkable energy. Hugh Boggs opened a large farm on his creek, and, by chopping wood and bossing other wood-choppers at the old-time furnaces, made money enough to build a steam saw and grain mill and a carding machine at quite an early day. Had Hugh Boggs lived at a place more get-at-able, he would have been to Caines Creek what Judge Borders was to his section, and what William Adams was to Licking Station. The country around Mr. Boggs was too sparsely settled to expand his business, yet nevertheless he was always a good liver. Caines Creek, in Lawrence County, is a stream of wide and rich bottom land, almost all of which is owned by the Boggses, descendants of either Hugh Boggs or his kinsmen. He nears the end of his earthly race, being quite feeble in body but smart in mind. He has been a benefactor, an educator, and a philanthropist, although in his unselfishness he might himself never have suspected it." The Boggs families left Lee County Virginia in the early 1800's and settled in Caines Creek, KY. Poem, "Coming to Kentucky" written by Hugh Boggs about his family's arrival at Caines Creek, Kentucky. Deep in the hills, 'neath an azure sky, There's a place so remote, the world passed it by. For thousands of years, no mortal had trod, the green dewy valley's rich, fertile sod. Till one day long ago, twas just break of dawn, The curtain of night had parted and gone, to make room for the sun, coming over the hill, when life began stirring, and song birds to trill. High on the hill top, there stood a young man, his blue eyes were narrowed, the landscape to scan. It was hard to believe, "this" was not paradise, or a dream, surely soon, he would open his eyes. Could he be back in Virginia, from whence he had come, his thoughts were conflicting, his body felt numb. He had come a long way, this young man of sod, not seeking vast fortunes, just a homestead and God. He felt a soft breeze touch his tired brow and cheek, as he drank in the beauty, of Old Caines Creek. In his heart sprang new hope, in his eyes a fire lit, as he whispered so softly, "Sacred Wind", this is it! His glance wandered back, to the newly made road, and the old covered wagon, with it's oversized load. Of worldly possessions, his kindred and wife, all the blessings it takes, to complete a man's life. With a lump in his throat, and a prayer-full sigh, he lifted his eyes, towards the blue, cloudless sky. He would cast his lot, 'neath this heavenly dome', and make this new valley, his much beloved home. Bright eyes were now peering, from out of the side, of the old covered wagon, from whose long weary ride, had kept vigil so faithfully, through the long sleepless nights, were now anxiously waiting, to explore new delights. For they knew by the smile on the young man's face, their searching had ended, this was the "PLACE"! He smiled as he nodded them, all to alight, and the picture they made was a heart warming sight. As they hustled and bustled, and flitted about, his bosom swelled proudly, he felt he could shout. There was Cessie and Azzel, John, Henry and Jim, Emily, Hannah, Hugh, Jason and Tim. Sarah, Ellen, Matilda, Clem, Orkie and Bud, and the cow they brought with them, still chewing her cud. There was Pa who had courage, faith, muscle and brawn, and Ma who was shy, as a newly born fawn. But her Irish eyes twinkled and sparked with such fire, as she glanced at her 'brood',and her tall, handsome 'sire'. All these and still more, of his beloved kin, took part in the new life, about to begin. There was hard work ahead, hungry children to feed. There were blankets and quilts, and plenty of seed. Sharp axes and hoes, and mallets galore, Kind hearts and strong hands, could a man ask for more? Everyone was astir, busy as bees; clearing land, burning brush, and chopping down trees, that were hewn, niched then rolled, and set up in place, soon this spot in the wildwood, took on a new face, that was pleasing to God, who smiled a "well done", as they played, sang and danced, and relaxed in their fun. Now the hillsides were covered, with sweet golden corn, where wild honey-suckle sends it's fragrance each morn. From it's lofty abode, in it's dewy recluse, where mocking birds sing, and morning doves coo; there! the clear crystal dew, trickles over the rocks, that jut from the hills, where sheep graze in flocks. And winds it's way down, to the creek far below, where the bob-o-links nest, and the wild flowers grow. Where paintings that hung, in the great halls of fame, could match this wild beauty, or portray the same, ethereal colors that flame in the sky. As dawn is approaching, and night passes by, my thoughts travel back to the sweet yesteryear, when folks were good neighbors, and kin-folks were dear. To the children who sat, by the bright fire-logs, and listed to tales, of their grand-sire "Boggs". Tales of Sacred Winds, Coming of Age in Appalachia by Cratis Williams pages 146/147: "Hugh and Hannah Boggs (Granny Hanner) Hugh Boggs, son of John and Nancy Wells Boggs, was considered a generous man. He was a farmer and timber man. A page is devoted to him in William Ely's History of the BigSandy Valley. Mr. Ely implies that Hugh was imposed upon by his less industrious sons. There is a story that Hugh's son Henderson bought all the land on the right fork of Caines Creek for a ham of meat and a rifle-gun. Henderson's home, still standing and occupied at this time (1965) by his descendant Opal Boggs Liming, is one of the better homes in that section. It is said that Hugh and his aged wife spent their last days with Henderson in this house. It is also said that Hugh's mother-in-law Hannah Lyons Blevins, also lived with Henderson after she became a widow. She was over a hundred years old when she dies and was one of the last widows of the American Revolution carried on the pension rolls of Lawrence County. She was blind in her old age. There is an instance of a "judgement sent on" one of the old lady's descendants for laughing at her great-grandmother's infirmities. Phoebe Jane, daughter of Jim Goins and Matilda Lyons Boggs, laughed at her blind great-granny and 'mocked' (imitated) her pigeon-toed walk. Phoebe Jane (always called 'Pet') who married Henry Hicks became pigeon-toed and later, blind, like Granny Hanner. An interesting story is also told of William Blevins, Granny Hanner's husband. He was the son of a 'long hunter' from Wilkes County, NC. His uncle by marriage, also a long hunter, was named Walden. Old hunter Blevins, his sons, and his son-in-law tracked into Kentucky before Daniel Boone ever visited Kentucky. The Monrovian Records of North Carolina carry an item for 1754 reporting that Blevins and his sons brought to the trading post at old Salem more pelts than there was cash to pay for, but that they happily accepted goods in leu of cash. Walden's Ridge was named for William Blevins' uncle. William, referred to locally as "Old Bill", was an unkind man to his family. He hung his meat in the rafters of his cabin, but would not permit his wife to use the hams, which he gave to a woman that he kept on his land."
Melodie Starr (Boggs) Ball was born in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada United States. Melodie Ball was in a relationship with Brandon Todd Arduino, and has children Robert Dean Boggs and Brandon Chris Arduino. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Melodie Starr (Boggs) Ball.
Ryan Boggs was born on March 19, 1994. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ryann Boggs.
Jerrel M Boggs of Olive Hill, Carter County, KY was born on May 16, 1922, and died at age 74 years old on July 29, 1996.
Michael Boggs was born on December 3, 1954, and died at age 53 years old on June 9, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael Boggs.
Fred Boggs of Sweetwater, Nolan County, TX was born on December 22, 1917, and died at age 85 years old on January 15, 2003.
Nona May (Boggs) Davis was born in 1894 in Wallback, Clay County, West Virginia United States, and died at age 37 years old in 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nona May Davis.

Boggs Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Boggs family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 9,675 people with the last name Boggs that have a birth and death date listed.

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71.0 years

Oldest Boggses

These are the longest-lived members of the Boggs family on AncientFaces.

Jemima Boggs of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on July 6, 1866, and died at age 110 years old in March 1977.
110 years
Olive L Boggs of Warren, Knox County, ME was born on September 6, 1896, and died at age 106 years old on February 11, 2003.
106 years
Celia G Boggs of Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, WA was born on October 5, 1883, and died at age 105 years old on April 1, 1989.
105 years
Ethel S Boggs of Vevay, Switzerland County, IN was born on July 12, 1901, and died at age 104 years old on June 26, 2006.
104 years
Maude W Boggs was born on October 15, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on May 25, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Maude W Boggs.
103 years
Grover C Boggs of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on August 28, 1890, and died at age 103 years old on April 19, 1994.
103 years
Susie S Boggs of Plain Dealing, Bossier County, LA was born on October 18, 1902, and died at age 103 years old on July 14, 2006.
103 years
Eliza Boggs of Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina was born on December 2, 1873, and died at age 103 years old in September 1977.
103 years
Ora P Boggs of Glenville, Gilmer County, WV was born on September 10, 1897, and died at age 103 years old on January 30, 2001.
103 years
Nellie G Boggs of White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, WV was born on May 24, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on January 18, 2007.
103 years
Fannie Boggs of Summit, Union County, NJ was born on August 20, 1868, and died at age 103 years old in October 1971.
103 years
Marion E Boggs of Falmouth, Cumberland County, ME was born on November 15, 1898, and died at age 103 years old on November 24, 2001.
103 years
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My grandmother was Juanita Maggard daughter of Charley Maggard and Ruby Swint(Boggs). Her grandparents were James Madison Maggard and Nannies V.Belle Stallard and Lonnie Sherman Boggs and Mattie Lyons. I was recently told that
the family name started as Livingston but a family revival happened over religion. That it the family started in Scotland moved to Ireland is when they changed to Boggs.
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tyler boggs got willams old club house to get teh thing to tylers house we had to get to dot to put in a drive way in the woods. a month lather they finly moved it. i came over to tylers house to move in some stuff we move in a stero,tv,play staytion 2and made a redneck couch out of cinder block,crib railing,mini matressand a conforter off a bed. we put dale jr stick on's on the windows and a outdoor clock. and made a redneck johny with a lawn cair and a 5 gallon buket. we wusted a hole were you sit and put the buket under
we will be cusin forever
jr/john
spencer
tyler
kimberly
willam
cithia
the boggs famly lives on it 2008 now!!!!!!!!! thers alot of history in the boggs faily that i dont know about so please submit some stories from the boggs
wendy boggs dided in jan. 23 2006 typed by spencer berube/her son age 11 now be cause is 2008 now
on day wendy halfords dauter was loading up the golf cart with holoween deoratins and the golf cart went rolling down the hill to the pit she went running after it then she jumped on and saved it

typed by spencer berube wendys son
spencer and tyler boggs wendy and michel son were riding the 4 wheeler on adcock rd in mamers and we were flying around the a sandy turn and fliped the fur weeler it was an artic cat 90

it was crazy
put on here by spencer
This story can be found at the Kentuckiana Digital Library in the Electronic Text Collection. It was published in Mountain Life and Work vol. 34 no. 2 1958, the date is 1958.
It's source is noted as :
Council of the Southern Mountains
Berea College; Council of the Southern Mountains
Berea, Kentucky
1958
I dare not print it in case of a copyright violation.
This story can be found at the Kentuckiana Digital Library in the Electronic Text Collection. It was published in Mountain Life and Work vol. 34 no. 2 1958, the date is 1958.
It's source is noted as :
Council of the Southern Mountains
Berea College; Council of the Southern Mountains
Berea, Kentucky
1958
I dare not print it in case of a copyright violation.
Poem, "Coming to Kentucky" written by Hugh Boggs about his family's arrival at Caines Creek, Kentucky.

Deep in the hills, 'neath an azure sky,
There's a place so remote, the world passed it by. For thousands of years, no mortal had trod, the green dewy valley's rich, fertile sod. Till one day long ago, twas just break of dawn,
The curtain of night had parted and gone, to make room for the sun, coming over the hill, when life began stirring, and song birds to trill.
High on the hill top, there stood a young man, his blue eyes were narrowed, the landscape to scan. It was hard to believe, "this" was not paradise, or a dream, surely soon, he would open his eyes.
Could he be back in Virginia, from whence he had come, his thoughts were conflicting, his body felt numb.
He had come a long way, this young man of sod, not seeking vast fortunes, just a homestead and God. He felt a soft breeze touch his tired brow and cheek, as he drank in the beauty, of Old Caines Creek. In his heart sprang new hope, in his eyes a fire lit, as he whispered so softly, "Sacred Wind", this is it! His glance wandered back, to the newly made road, and the old covered wagon, with it's oversized load. Of worldly possessions, his kindred and wife, all the blessings it takes, to complete a man's life.
With a lump in his throat, and a prayer-full sigh, he lifted his eyes, towards the blue, cloudless sky. He would cast his lot, 'neath this heavenly dome', and make this new valley, his much beloved home.
Bright eyes were now peering, from out of the side, of the old covered wagon, from whose long weary ride, had kept vigil so faithfully, through the long sleepless nights, were now anxiously waiting, to explore new delights. For they knew by the smile on the young man's face, their searching had ended, this was the "PLACE"!
He smiled as he nodded them, all to alight, and the picture they made was a heart warming sight. As they hustled and bustled, and flitted about, his bosom swelled proudly, he felt he could shout. There was Cessie and Azzel, John, Henry and Jim, Emily, Hannah, Hugh, Jason and Tim. Sarah, Ellen, Matilda, Clem, Orkie and Bud, and the cow they brought with them, still chewing her cud. There was Pa who had courage, faith, muscle and brawn, and Ma who was shy, as a newly born fawn. But her Irish eyes twinkled and sparked with such fire, as she glanced at her 'brood',and her tall, handsome 'sire'. All these and still more, of his beloved kin, took part in the new life, about to begin. There was hard work ahead, hungry children to feed. There were blankets and quilts, and plenty of seed. Sharp axes and hoes, and mallets galore, Kind hearts and strong hands, could a man ask for more?
Everyone was astir, busy as bees; clearing land, burning brush, and chopping down trees, that were hewn, niched then rolled, and set up in place, soon this spot in the wildwood, took on a new face, that was pleasing to God, who smiled a "well done", as they played, sang and danced, and relaxed in their fun.
Now the hillsides were covered, with sweet golden corn, where wild honey-suckle sends it's fragrance each morn. From it's lofty abode, in it's dewy recluse, where mocking birds sing, and morning doves coo; there! the clear crystal dew, trickles over the rocks, that jut from the hills, where sheep graze in flocks. And winds it's way down, to the creek far below, where the bob-o-links nest, and the wild flowers grow. Where paintings that hung, in the great halls of fame, could match this wild beauty, or portray the same, etheral colors that flame in the sky.
As dawn is approaching, and night passes by, my thoughts travel back to the sweet yesteryear, when folks were good neighbors, and kin-folks were dear. To the children who sat, by the bright fire-logs, and listed to tales, of their grand-sire "Boggs".
There have been many stories regarding Eli Boggs (1781-August 8, 1869) and the murder of Alexander Goins. The Magards, relatives of the Boggs family, believe one story, while the Church family, relatives of the Goins, has a different version.

Alexander Goins was a melungeon man from southwest Virginia and east Tennessee. Goins was a man that travelled through the country side, buying horses to sell in South Carolina.

Now, the Boggs believed that Goins stole these horses, instead of buying them. The Church family insists that Alexander Goins was a respectable trader, dealing in fine horses.

Whichever is true, Goins was ambushed on one of his trips near Callahan Creek, by the mining town of Stonega, Wise County, Virginia. Escaping the ambush, he traveled on to the home of Eli Boggs, to spend the night. Goins had spent the night with Eli many times, on his previous trips (It is believed by the Church family that Eli was involved in the ambush). The next morning Eli offered to show Goins a different way to go up Nine Mile Spur. It was along this path that the robbers hid, again trying to rob Goins. As Goins approached, they shot him and he fell dead from his horse, near the mouth of Mud Lick Creek, on the ridge of Black Mountain.

No one was ever legally charged with Alexander Goin's murder. In his old days, Eli was partially paralyzed and would sit on his front porch reading the family Bible and singing Baptist hymms. Eli died the day of the "great sun eclipse", and was buried in the old Boggs Cemetery on top of the mountain above Eolia, Letcher County, Kentucky.

To this day, no one knows for sure, who murdered Alexander Goins.

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