Ingham County MI Archives Biographies.....Boardman, John W. March 5, 1836 - 
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Author: Wayne County NY Ancestral Sightings, Part 6

JOHN W. BOARDMAN, a prominent citizen of Leroy Township, Ingham County, whose 
beautiful home is situated in Webberville, was born in Connecticut, March 5, 
1836. He came with his parents, Watson L. and Elizabeth BOARDMAN from New 
England to Ingham County, Mich., in 1838 and made a settlemant in Locke 
Township, being the first family within its bounds. A log cabin in the woods 
was the first Michigan home of this family and they at once began the work of 
felling the trees and preparing the land for cultivation. The father died upon 
the farm leaving a family of five children, four of whom are living, namely; 
Mary, now the widow of Mr. Lepley in Livingston County; Helen, wife of James 
Payne in Gratiot County; Daniel L. in Kansas and John W. The father served as 
Road Commissioner and was a prominent man in the township. He was twice married 
but had no children by the second union.
Our subject grew to manhood in Locke Township, and saw his full share of 
pioneer life. his mother was called away from life when he was about twelve 
years old and after receiving his education in the district schools of the 
township he entered upon his life work as farming. H was married July 4, 1858 
to HENRIETTA FISHER, who was born October 19, 1839 in Wayne County, N.Y. and is 
a daughter of Robert and Maria (VAN WERT) Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. FISHER had 
settled in Locke Township, this county, at an early day when Mr. Boardman was 
only ten years old. Of their ten children eight are now living, Namely: 
Rebecca, (MRS. PINCKNEY), George L., William, James, David, Andrew and 
Josephine (wife of George HAMILTON) besides Mrs. Boardman. The parents are 
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and citizens highly respected in the 
township.
Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. BOARDMAN, and two are now living, 
namely; Francis E. and John W. Our subject resided on his farm in Locke 
Township until 1884 when he removed to Webberville, and has since made it his 
home. He owns a farm of one hundred and twenty-one acres which he has 
accumulated by his own efforts, ably seconded by the help of his faithful and 
judicious companion. He enlisted in the Union Army August 12, 1862, joining as 
a private in Company H, Twenty-sixth Michigan Infantry, which became a part of 
the Army of the Potomac. He participated in a number of skirmishes and did duty 
mostly in Virginia and for a short time was in North Carolina, receiving his 
honorable discharge August 29. 1863.
This gentleman is an effcient and active member of the Grand Army Post at 
Webberville, and has been senior Vice Commander and Sergeant of the Post. He is 
also identified with the Ancient order of United Workmen at Fowlerville and an 
active worker in every cause which he deems of value to the community. In 
politics he is in sympathy with the Republican party and in this connection is 
esteemed as an influential leader of thought. All who know him rejoice in his 
prosperity, and feel that it is the just reward of his efforts and integrity.

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