Untitled Document

Henry Boomer

A prominent agriculturist of the township of Atkinson , has been connected with the business interests of Henry County since his permanent removal to the State in 1862. His farm is located on section 28 and contains 205 acres. The land is of excellent type and is well fitted for the prosecution of the plans of the owner. Two god dwellings have been erected on the place, two barns of extra dimensions and two smaller ones.

Mr. Boomer was born in the State of New York , July 23, 1826 . Michael Boomer, his father, was born April 23, 1794 , and he married Martha Moore, who was born in 1795. The son was an inmate of the parental home until his minority was passed. He came, on being released from his obligations to his parents, to Illinois , and located at Elgin in 1847. He was there about a year and then returned to his native State. He continued there three years and was married meanwhile. Julia Wood became his wife March 1, 1849 . She was born in the State of New York , Aug. 10, 1828 . James Wood, her father, was born April 22, 1779 . Barbara Ireland Wood, her mother, was born Oct. 3, 1785 . In 1851 Mr. Boomer returned to Illinois and passed a season in trapping on Fox River , catching mink and beaver. He made about $600 for the season’s work he spent another year in his native State, and in 1852 came to Aurora . In the course of the next year he removed to LaSalle County and there engaged in farming during the next nine years. He came thence, as has been stated, to Henry County . Mr. Boomer is an adherent of the Greenback party.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Boomer are four in number, and are named Emma G., Herbert E., Gertie A. and Jay A.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, page 561

Transcribed by Jan Roggy

Illinois Ancestors