S.M. BONEY

Farmer, Stock Feeder, and Merchant; Andalusia; was born in Armstrong Co., Penn., on March 23,1824; Rep; Meth; owns 366 acres of land, valued at $15,000, and an interest in considerable town property; was brought up and educated in his native Co.; was in the business of carpentering, merchandising and milling; and then came to this Co., in 1850; followed carpentering about three years; on Sept. 26, 1853, married Miss Nancy Riddoo, of Mercer Co., formerly of Beaver Co., Perm., her native place, where she was reared, and educated in the public schools; he came to Andulusia in August, 1863; on Feb. 18, 1804, his wife was removed by death; he subsequently married Ellen Freeman, of this township, previously from Wisconsin, where she was brought up, near Madison, educated, and taught school; he has eight children living, Mary A. and Clara, by his first wife, and Milton M., Ella J., Joseph M., Cornelia, William, and Kiltie, by his second; five deceased; he has brought up two orphans, James Grout and Elmer Boney; he is class leader in his church; was Steward for many years; is also Trustee.

 

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