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It is not known what year Amos came to DuPage Township, but he spent his life farming, and his last years in the home of his son Franklin. Amos had eight children born of his marriage with Harriet Ames, one of whom is the above named Franklin Boardman. Franklin was born in 1818, married Mindwell Bates in 1843, came west and landed in Chicago. He had $33 in money and bought a good farm in Wheatland Township, where he farmed throughout his life, as well as held several offices of public trust. Of his marriage four children were born: Maria, Emma, William, Warren, and George Bates Boardman. The latter of these four children, George Bates Boardman, married Mary Jane Clow, and to them seven children were born: Harry, Mary, Franklin, Cornelius, Margaret, Helen Mindwell, Thomas and Robert. These children and their descendants married settlers with familiar names such as McCumber; Clow, Royce, Jones, Thomas, Netzley, Scarritt, Stephens, Boughton, etc. The early Boardmans were farmers but some of the descendants have sought other fields of endeavor; and they are now scattered over nearly every State in the Union. The third child, Franklin Cornelius Boardman married Elsie Hannah Royce in 1913, and to them six children were born: James, George, Alexander, John, Mary Isabelle, and Harry Stewart With the exception of George who died in 1972, all of these children are living, carrying on the Boardman name, and were instrumental in compiling this genealogy. The Boardman family has always been known for their energy, ambition, and industry. Thirteen have served in the military service, one gave his life, several have served their community politically, one was a noted Missionary to Burma, and one was a clergyman and author The Boardman name is perpetuated by the naming of the Boardman Cemetery in DuPage Township after this early pioneer family. |
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