Boston Family Report
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Last updated 18.10.2004
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More About James Boston:
1810 Census: Albemarle County, Virginia (Source: 1810 Albemarle Co., VA Census, BOSTON, JAMES p.186 1810 Census for Albemarle Co., VA (Fredericksville Parrish district) Enumeration: 21010 20010 0 3.)
1840 Census: Green County, KY (Source: 1840 Green County, KY Census, Southern District, pg 7 line 26, James Boston 0000000010000 0000000000000 = 1m 60-70, b.1770-1780.)
Children of James Boston and Nancy Hill are:
2 i. Reuben2 Boston, born Bef. 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He married Jane Asberry 20 May 1822 in Green County, Kentucky (Source: Green County, KY Marriages, BOSTON, Reuben to ASBERRY, Jane, her f, Joseph gave cons, 20 May 1822.).
+ 3 ii. Abner Boston, born Abt. 1805 in Albemarle County, Virginia; died Aft. 1870.
+ 4 iii. James Boston, Jr., born 15 May 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia; died 1887 in near Cave Springs, Greene County, Missouri.
5 iv. William Boston, born Abt. 1814 in Albemarle County, Virginia (Source: Terri Boston Claggett, Boston family genforum.). He married Martha "Patsy" Froggett 06 September 1832 in Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Barren Co., KY marriages, Bostin, William Froggett, Patsy 6 Sep 1832.); born Abt. 1813; died Aft. 1860 in Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Terri Boston Claggett -Boston family genforum).
More About William Boston:
1840 Census: Green County, KY (Source: 1840 Green County, KY Census, William Boston 0100200000000 3100100000000 = 1m 5-10, 3f under 5, 1f 5-10, 2m 20-30, 1f 20-30.)
+ 6 v. Richard Boston, born Abt. 1820 in Kentucky.
7 vi. [Female] Boston, born Bet. 1801 - 1810 (Source: 1810 Albemarle Co., VA Census.).
8 vii. [Female] Boston, born Bet. 1801 - 1810 (Source: 1810 Albemarle Co., VA Census.).
Generation No. 2
3. Abner2 Boston (James1) was born Abt. 1805 in Albemarle County, Virginia (Source: (1) big guess based on staring at the Barren Co. KY census records and Kenneth Lemmon rootsweb database., (2) Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.), and died Aft. 1870 (Source: sites.rootsweb.com, noted 8 November 2001, Gene E Perkins Name: Abner Boston Sex: M Birth: 22 APR 1805 Death: 25 SEP 1878.). He married Susannah Skaggs 27 April 1827 in Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Barren Co., KY marriages, Boston, Abner Skaggs, Susannah 27 Apr 1827.). She was born 22 October 1805 in Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.), and died Bef. 1870.
More About Abner Boston:
1870 Census: Metcalfe County, Kentucky index (Source: 1870 Metcalfe Co., KY Census, 67-64 BOSTON, Abner (blind).)
Children of Abner Boston and Susannah Skaggs are:
9 i. James H.3 Boston, born 19 May 1827 in Barren (now Metcalfe) County, Kentucky (Source: Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.). He married Mary Ann Pierce 01 January 1857 in probably Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.); born in Barren (now Metcalfe) County, Kentucky (Source: Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.); died 23 March 1879 in Metcalfe County, Kentucky (Source: Battle, "James H. Boston", 1886.).
10 ii. John P. Boston, born Abt. 1834 (Source: 1870 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.).
4. James2 Boston, Jr. (James1) was born 15 May 1807 in Albemarle County, Virginia (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Location based on approx. 1814 emigration date for the Boston family.), and died 1887 in near Cave Springs, Greene County, Missouri (Source: Pictorial and Genealogical Record of Greene County, Missouri, Together with Bibliographies of Prominent Men of Other Portions of the State, Both Living and Dead, "Thomas Y. Boston", PG. 103-104.). He married Biddy W. Slinker 03 January 1827 in Green County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Green County, KY Marriages, BOSTON, James to SLINKER, Bidy, 29 Dec. 1826.), daughter of Christopher Slinker and Phebe Slinker. She was born 12 May 1808 in Green County, Kentucky (Source: James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998.), and died 1871 in near Cave Springs, Greene County, Missouri (Source: Greene County, Missouri, "Thomas Y. Boston", Pg. 103-104.).
Children of James Boston and Biddy Slinker are:
11 i. Dabney3 Boston, born 03 November 1827 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.); died 10 January 1845 in Hart County, Kentucky.
+ 12 ii. Mary Jane Boston, born 28 January 1829 in Hart County, Kentucky; died 05 April 1894 in Pulaski County, Missouri.
13 iii. Reuben C. Boston, born 13 September 1830 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.).
+ 14 iv. William S. Boston, born 15 June 1832 in Hart County, Kentucky.
15 v. Elizabeth Washington Boston, born 26 March 1834 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998, gives name as Elizabeth M. Boston., (2) Mary Collins .); died 21 April 1909 in Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri (Source: Mary Collins .). She married Simon Peter Collins 23 November 1854 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: Ruth Collins McQuerry.).
16 vi. Thomas Y. Boston, born 24 June 1836 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.). He married Nancy Killingsworth.
17 vii. Martha Frances Boston, born 04 April 1838 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.). She married John Kime.
18 viii. James Franklin Boston, born 04 April 1840 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.).
+ 19 ix. Emily Boston, born 18 April 1842 in Hart County, Kentucky; died 03 January 1918 in Greene County, Missouri.
20 x. George Boston, born 13 May 1844 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.).
Notes for George Boston:
Greene County, MO Register of Births 1883-1889 Boston, Biddie Female White January 16, 1885 Near Cave Spring Father: Boston, George Mother: Boston, M. A. E. 3rd child Maiden name: Morrow
www.familysearch.com marriage records
George BOSTON m. Martha E. MORROW 25 May 1879 Greene, Missouri
21 xi. Sarah Ann Boston, died 1862 in Missouri (Source: Greene County, Missouri, "Thomas Y. Boston", Pg. 103-104.).
6. Richard2 Boston (James1) was born Abt. 1820 in Kentucky (Source: (1) Guess based on birthplace and where he lived as an adult., (2) 1860 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.). He married (1) Mary Jeffries 19 January 1840 in Barren County, Kentucky (Source: Barren Co., KY Marriages, Boston, Richard Jeffries, Mary 19 Jan 1840.). He married (2) Pamelia Oaks Bef. 1859. She was born Abt. 1831 in Kentucky (Source: (1) 1860 Metcalfe Co., KY Census., (2) 1870 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.).
More About Richard Boston:
1860 Census: Metcalfe County, Kentucky (Source: 1860 Metcalfe Co KY, 267 Boston Richard 39 m Farmer 400 150 Va., Parmelia 29 f Ky., Ruben P. 1 m Ky.)
1870 Census: Metcalfe County, Kentucky (Source: 1870 METCALFE CO KY, Fairview, 22nd day of August 1870, 50/49 Boston Richard 50 m Farmer 300 290 Ky., Pamelia (Oaks) 39 f Keeping House Ky., Reuben P. 10 m Works on Farm Ky., Mary S. 3 f Ky., Polly H. 9/12 f born Aug Ky., Oaks Jacob R. 29 m Farmer 275 Ky.)
Children of Richard Boston and Pamelia Oaks are:
22 i. Reuben P.3 Boston, born Abt. 1859 (Source: 1860 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.).
23 ii. Mary S. Boston, born Abt. 1867 (Source: 1870 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.).
24 iii. Polly H. Boston, born August 1870 (Source: 1870 Metcalfe Co., KY Census.).
Generation No. 3
12. Mary Jane3d Boston (James2, James1) was born 28 January 1829 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998.), and died 05 April 1894 in Pulaski County, Missouri. She married Hayden Taylor 12 February 1851 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) marriage record., (2) Mike Long, 6 August 2000.), son of John Taylor and Nancy [Unknown]. He was born 08 February 1822 in Kentucky, and died 10 September 1887 in Missouri.
Notes for Mary Jane Boston:
"My Grandmother was a short and fat and parted her hair in the middle - combed it straight down over her ears and made two biscuits at the nape of her neck. I remember her hair as light but I am told her eyes were dark." Sylvia Taylor Painter, Weakly Yarnal, Jan. 2, 1962.
Notes for Hayden Taylor:
"Grandfather had very red hair - wore a fuzzy beard from his temples [down under his chin and kept his upper lip and chin clean shaven]...They were in some kind of business - hardware store I believe." Sylvia Taylor Painter, Weakly Yarnal, Jan. 22, 1962.
More About Hayden Taylor:
1860 Census: Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census, 7 218 218 TAYLOR Haydon 38 M W Farmer 600 100 KY, Mary J. 31 F W KY, Jas W. 7 M W KY, Raymond 6 M W KY, Wm A. 5 b. 1855 M W KY, Geo A. 5 M W KY, Elvira 3 F W KY, John F. 2 M W MO.)
1870 Census: 06 August 1870, Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: 1870 Pulaski Co., MO, Cullen Township, pg. 172a, 13 32 33 Taylor Hayden 48 M W Farmer 1,500 KY, Taylor Mary Jane 41 F W Keeping House KY, Taylor James W. 18 M W Farm laborer KY, Taylor Ranson S. 17 M W Farm Laborer KY, Taylor William A. 16 M W Farm Laborer KY, Taylor George A. 16 M W At school KY, Taylor Elvira M. 13 F W At School KY, Taylor John F. 11 M W At School MO, Taylor Zachariah H. 9 M W MO, Taylor Francis 7 F W MO, Taylor Mary Jane 5 F W MO, Taylor Hayden J. 3 M W MO.)
Emigrated: Abt. 1858, Came to Missouri (family tradition says 1854)
Children of Mary Boston and Hayden Taylor are:
25 i. James Washington4 Taylor, born 27 December 1851 in Kentucky (Source: Pulaski Co., MO 1860 census). He married Rhoda V. [Unknown]; born Abt. 1855 in Missouri (Source: 1880 Pulaski County, Missouri census household 106-114).
More About James Washington Taylor:
1880 Census: Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: 1880 Pulaski County, MO Census, household 106-114, Taylor, James W. 28 KY KY KY, Rhoda V. 25 MO MO KY, Homesa M. 6 MO KY MO, Hayden A. 3 MO KY MO, Mary A. (Nov.) 6/12 MO KY MO, Mitcheley, Charles PA PA PA.)
26 ii. Ransom Lane Taylor, born 18 December 1853 in Kentucky; died 1920 in Buckhorn, Pulaski County, Missouri. He married Hannah L. Goas Abt. 1875 in Pulaski County, Missouri; born 05 April 1858 in Jefferson County, Missouri; died June 1927 in Buckhorn, Pulaski County, Missouri.
More About Ransom Lane Taylor:
1880 Census: Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: 1880 Pulaski County, MO Census, 27/27 Taylor, Ransom L. 26 Head Farmer KY KY KY, Hannah 22 Wife MO PA SX, William V. 4 Son MO KY MO, Jesse G. 2 Son MO KY MO, Ausburn, Margaret 10 servant MO TN TN.)
Burial: Colley Hollow Cemetery, Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: Colley Hollow Cemetery (T35-R12-S06), submitted by John Purdue, Taylor, Ransome L. 1853-1920.)
Misc.: 21 July 1900, Pulaski County, Missouri land grant
More About Hannah L. Goas:
Burial: Colley Hollow Cemetery, Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: Colley Hollow Cemetery, surveyed by John Purdue, Taylor, Hannah 1858-1927.)
27 iii. George Alexander Taylor, born 05 April 1855 in Kentucky (Source: Pulaski Co., MO 1860 census).
28 iv. William Adair Taylor, born 02 February 1854 in Kentucky (Source: Pulaski Co., MO 1860 census).
29 v. Elvira May Taylor, born 14 October 1856 in Kentucky (Source: Pulaski Co., MO 1860 census). She married Charles William Mitschele 10 March 1883 in probably Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: back of photo of Hayden and Mary Boston Taylor); born in Pennsylvania (Source: 1880 Pulaski County, Missouri census household 106-114).
30 vi. John Franklin Taylor, born 16 November 1859 in Missouri.
31 vii. Zachariah Harrison "Harrison" Taylor, born 14 February 1861 in Missouri (Source: Mike Long, 6 August 2000).
32 viii. Martha Frances Taylor, born 23 January 1863 in Missouri (Source: Mike Long, 6 August 2000).
33 ix. Mary Jane Taylor, born 21 February 1865 in Missouri (Source: Mike Long, 6 August 2000).
34 x. Hayden Jackson Taylor, born 24 January 1867 in Missouri (Source: Mike Long, 6 August 2000).
35 xi. Willis Randell Taylor, born 22 November 1870 in Missouri (Source: Clark Cemetery record, Fort Leonard Wood, Pulaski County, MO).
14. William S.3 Boston (James2, James1) was born 15 June 1832 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census.). He married Mary Margaret Brooks Bef. 1856 in probably Kentucky. She was born Abt. 1840 in Kentucky (Source: 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census.).
More About William S. Boston:
1860 Census: Pulaski County, Missouri (Source: 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census, pg. 276, line 9 239 239 BOSTON Wm 28 M W Farmer 300 300 KY, Mary 20 F W KY, Sarah C. 4 F W KY, James H. 2 M W MO, LAW Robert 21 M W Laborer 25 IND.)
Children of William Boston and Mary Brooks are:
36 i. Sarah C.4 Boston, born Abt. 1856 in Kentucky (Source: 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census.).
37 ii. James H. Boston, born 17 Janury 1858 in Missouri (Source: (1) 1860 Pulaski County, MO Census, (2) CA Death index.); died 21 February 1949 in Riverside County, California (Source: CA death index, BOSTON JAMES HENRY 01/17/1858 BROOKS BOSTON M MISSOURI RIVERSIDE 02/21/1949 91 yrs).
38 iii. William H. Boston, born Abt. 1860 (Source: vonda wilson sheets ).
39 iv. Mary E. Boston, born Abt. 1862 (Source: vonda wilson sheets ).
40 v. Eliza J. Boston, born Abt. 1864 (Source: vonda wilson sheets ).
41 vi. Martha F. Boston, born Abt. 1866 (Source: vonda wilson sheets ).
42 vii. Thomas A. Boston, born Abt. 1868 (Source: vonda wilson sheets ).
19. Emily3 Boston (James2, James1) was born 18 April 1842 in Hart County, Kentucky (Source: (1) James Boston, Jr. family record book, from typescript, noted Nov. 11, 1998., (2) Place: Ruth Collins McQuerry.), and died 03 January 1918 in Greene County, Missouri (Source: sites.rootsweb.com, Richard Dutton database.). She married David W. Elam 12 September 1876 in Greene County, Missouri (Source: sites.rootsweb.com, Richard A. Dutton.), son of Richard Elam and Lockey Davis. He was born 22 November 1852 in Fayette, Illinois (Source: Elam Family Genealogy.), and died 16 July 1918 in Greene County, Missouri (Source: Elam Family Genealogy.).
Notes for David W. Elam:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mogreene/e1904.htm
Last Name First Name T/R/Sec
Elam D. W. 30/23/8
Elam D. W. 30/24/12, 13
Children of Emily Boston and David Elam are:
43 i. Nora Mettie4 Elam, born 1877 (Source: http://members.aol.com/VA1607/RR01/RR01_047.HTM#G5.).
44 ii. James Edward Elam, born 1879 (Source: http://members.aol.com/VA1607/RR01/RR01_047.HTM#G5.).
45 iii. Sarah Alma Elam, born 1881 (Source: http://members.aol.com/VA1607/RR01/RR01_047.HTM#G5.).
46 iv. William A. Elam, born 1882 (Source: http://members.aol.com/VA1607/RR01/RR01_047.HTM#G5.).