Boden, John
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Boden, John
| Celia Davis (View posts) | Posted: 28 Aug 2000 12:00PM GMT |
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Boden, Beckett, Gibson, Knight
from reprint of Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p 118.
JOHN W. BODEN, dealer in harnesses, saddles, collars, bridles and whips-- successor to H.W. Beckett, was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1855. While he was yet an infant his parents, Robert and Mary A. (Gibson) Boden, removed to Clarke County and settled in Liberty Township, where his father died about eight years afterward. His mother carried on the farm; John being the eldest child, rendered her considerable assistance.
He remained with his mother until he was fifteen years of age, then started out for himself. He worked on a farm for awhile, attending school during the winter. He then returned to Pennsylvania, where he learned the harness-makers trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years with D.P.Gibson, at Uniontown. Having completed his trade, he returned to Clarke County, and opened a shop at Woodburn on a small scale. He remained there seven years, then sold out his business and returned to Pennsylvania, where he formed a partnership with his former employer. This continued eighteen months, when he again returned to Clarke County, locating at Osceola, and purchasing the stock of H.W. Beckett. He is well prepared to supply all customers, and guarantees satisfaction.
In 1877 Mr. Boden was married to Miss Mattie Knight, of Woodburn, a daughter of E.T. Knight, Esq. They have three children-- Anna B., Harley E.. and Robert K. He is a member of Masonic Lodge No. 212 at Woodburn, and Chapter at Osceola, No. 63.
JOHN W. BODEN, dealer in harnesses, saddles, collars, bridles and whips-- successor to H.W. Beckett, was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, December 31, 1855. While he was yet an infant his parents, Robert and Mary A. (Gibson) Boden, removed to Clarke County and settled in Liberty Township, where his father died about eight years afterward. His mother carried on the farm; John being the eldest child, rendered her considerable assistance.
He remained with his mother until he was fifteen years of age, then started out for himself. He worked on a farm for awhile, attending school during the winter. He then returned to Pennsylvania, where he learned the harness-makers trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years with D.P.Gibson, at Uniontown. Having completed his trade, he returned to Clarke County, and opened a shop at Woodburn on a small scale. He remained there seven years, then sold out his business and returned to Pennsylvania, where he formed a partnership with his former employer. This continued eighteen months, when he again returned to Clarke County, locating at Osceola, and purchasing the stock of H.W. Beckett. He is well prepared to supply all customers, and guarantees satisfaction.
In 1877 Mr. Boden was married to Miss Mattie Knight, of Woodburn, a daughter of E.T. Knight, Esq. They have three children-- Anna B., Harley E.. and Robert K. He is a member of Masonic Lodge No. 212 at Woodburn, and Chapter at Osceola, No. 63.