Parents - John McKinley Boggs 1755-1846 Martha Oliver d. 1850
First Wife - Barbara Ann Gaw 1813-1831 no Children
Wife - Elizabeth Margaret Pegues 1818-1895
Children-
Dr. Alvah Devotie Boggs 1843-1902
Harriet Cornelia Boggs 1845-1926
Alice Stella Boggs 1849-1880
Was Consul to SantaFe New Mexico, appointed by President Tyler, and lived there for a period of time.
As a young man, he established a respectable school for young boys. It was one mile north of Columbia, which at that time was at the leading edge of the western frontier in Missouri. His Bear Creek Academy was established in 1834. Many of his scholars grew to be leaders of the community. At this time, he was known as J. Coleman Boggs.
Was a candidate for congress from Missouri.
Was the first postmaster of Leona Texas, appointed 28 December 1846.
Was a Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, and merchant.Provided effective treatment for Malaria & Fevers as originated by Dr. Sappington in Missouri.He received his medical training in Franklin Missouri, under Dr. J. H. Benson.
Was a citizen of the Republic of Texas prior to statehood.
From his passport: 5 ft 7 1/2 in tall, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair Prominent Forehead, Large Aquiline Nose, Round Chin, Fair Skin, Round Face.
Dr. James Coleman Boggs moved to, and received a Land Grant in, The Republic of Texas in 1845.
First Wife - Barbara Ann Gaw 1813-1831 no Children
Wife - Elizabeth Margaret Pegues 1818-1895
Children-
Dr. Alvah Devotie Boggs 1843-1902
Harriet Cornelia Boggs 1845-1926
Alice Stella Boggs 1849-1880
Was Consul to SantaFe New Mexico, appointed by President Tyler, and lived there for a period of time.
As a young man, he established a respectable school for young boys. It was one mile north of Columbia, which at that time was at the leading edge of the western frontier in Missouri. His Bear Creek Academy was established in 1834. Many of his scholars grew to be leaders of the community. At this time, he was known as J. Coleman Boggs.
Was a candidate for congress from Missouri.
Was the first postmaster of Leona Texas, appointed 28 December 1846.
Was a Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, and merchant.Provided effective treatment for Malaria & Fevers as originated by Dr. Sappington in Missouri.He received his medical training in Franklin Missouri, under Dr. J. H. Benson.
Was a citizen of the Republic of Texas prior to statehood.
From his passport: 5 ft 7 1/2 in tall, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair Prominent Forehead, Large Aquiline Nose, Round Chin, Fair Skin, Round Face.
Dr. James Coleman Boggs moved to, and received a Land Grant in, The Republic of Texas in 1845.
Parents - John McKinley Boggs 1755-1846 Martha Oliver d. 1850
First Wife - Barbara Ann Gaw 1813-1831 no Children
Wife - Elizabeth Margaret Pegues 1818-1895
Children-
Dr. Alvah Devotie Boggs 1843-1902
Harriet Cornelia Boggs 1845-1926
Alice Stella Boggs 1849-1880
Was Consul to SantaFe New Mexico, appointed by President Tyler, and lived there for a period of time.
As a young man, he established a respectable school for young boys. It was one mile north of Columbia, which at that time was at the leading edge of the western frontier in Missouri. His Bear Creek Academy was established in 1834. Many of his scholars grew to be leaders of the community. At this time, he was known as J. Coleman Boggs.
Was a candidate for congress from Missouri.
Was the first postmaster of Leona Texas, appointed 28 December 1846.
Was a Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, and merchant.Provided effective treatment for Malaria & Fevers as originated by Dr. Sappington in Missouri.He received his medical training in Franklin Missouri, under Dr. J. H. Benson.
Was a citizen of the Republic of Texas prior to statehood.
From his passport: 5 ft 7 1/2 in tall, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair Prominent Forehead, Large Aquiline Nose, Round Chin, Fair Skin, Round Face.
Dr. James Coleman Boggs moved to, and received a Land Grant in, The Republic of Texas in 1845.
First Wife - Barbara Ann Gaw 1813-1831 no Children
Wife - Elizabeth Margaret Pegues 1818-1895
Children-
Dr. Alvah Devotie Boggs 1843-1902
Harriet Cornelia Boggs 1845-1926
Alice Stella Boggs 1849-1880
Was Consul to SantaFe New Mexico, appointed by President Tyler, and lived there for a period of time.
As a young man, he established a respectable school for young boys. It was one mile north of Columbia, which at that time was at the leading edge of the western frontier in Missouri. His Bear Creek Academy was established in 1834. Many of his scholars grew to be leaders of the community. At this time, he was known as J. Coleman Boggs.
Was a candidate for congress from Missouri.
Was the first postmaster of Leona Texas, appointed 28 December 1846.
Was a Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, and merchant.Provided effective treatment for Malaria & Fevers as originated by Dr. Sappington in Missouri.He received his medical training in Franklin Missouri, under Dr. J. H. Benson.
Was a citizen of the Republic of Texas prior to statehood.
From his passport: 5 ft 7 1/2 in tall, Blue Eyes, Brown Hair Prominent Forehead, Large Aquiline Nose, Round Chin, Fair Skin, Round Face.
Dr. James Coleman Boggs moved to, and received a Land Grant in, The Republic of Texas in 1845.
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