HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY OHIO PAGE 225: George W. Boyer, eldest son of Samuel F. and Elizabeth Boyer, was born in Dinsmore Township, April 24, 1846. He enlisted in Company F, 20th O.V. I., in October 1861; was actively engaged in the battles of Fort Donaldson, Shiloah, Champion Hills, and Atlanta; also several other minor engagements not here mentioned. In the fall of 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran in the same company and regiment, and served until after the close of the war in 1865. He returned to his home in June, 1865.
In February, 1868, he married Miss Nancy Blue, daughter of James and Sarah Blue, born in Franklin Township, this county, April 28, 1846.
By this union he has five children, three sons and two daughters. George also had a son named J. Elmer Boyer Born: 10/1/1871 Died: 2/24/1932; He was my great grandfather.
He makes farming his vocation, and now owns a farm in Section 3, Dinsmore Township, on which he now resides.
HISTORY OF SHELBY COUNTY OHIO PAGE 225: George W. Boyer, eldest son of Samuel F. and Elizabeth Boyer, was born in Dinsmore Township, April 24, 1846. He enlisted in Company F, 20th O.V. I., in October 1861; was actively engaged in the battles of Fort Donaldson, Shiloah, Champion Hills, and Atlanta; also several other minor engagements not here mentioned. In the fall of 1863 he re-enlisted as a veteran in the same company and regiment, and served until after the close of the war in 1865. He returned to his home in June, 1865.
In February, 1868, he married Miss Nancy Blue, daughter of James and Sarah Blue, born in Franklin Township, this county, April 28, 1846.
By this union he has five children, three sons and two daughters. George also had a son named J. Elmer Boyer Born: 10/1/1871 Died: 2/24/1932; He was my great grandfather.
He makes farming his vocation, and now owns a farm in Section 3, Dinsmore Township, on which he now resides.
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