BIOGRAPHY: N. J. BOYER, Cambria County, PA 

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From Wiley, Samuel T., ed. Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Cambria 
County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Union Publishing Co., 1896, p. 377
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N. J. BOYER, proprietor of the Cambria House, at Wilmore, this county, is a son 
of Adam and Annie (Croner) Boyer, and was born in Croyle township, this county, 
May 15, 1861. His parents were natives of Germany, whence they emigrated to 
America, and located near Johnstown, this county. Here Adam Boyer, father, 
worked in the Mill Creek furnace for about three years, and then removed to 
Summerhill township, where he purchased a farm containing one hundred and four 
acres, located near Wilmore; here he engaged in agriculture for many years. He 
and his wife still live on the old homestead, but have retired from active 
service. In religious faith they are both devout members of the Roman Catholic 
church. In political faith Mr. Boyer is a democrat, and formerly took an active 
part in local politics. At various times he has held all the local offices, and 
was considered a leader in political circles in his township for many years; but 
on account of advancing years he has been compelled to take a less prominent 
part in the affairs of his community.
     His marriage with Miss Annie Croner has resulted in the birth of seven 
children, all of whom are living except one daughter, Katie, who died in 1887.
     N. J. Boyer received his early education in the common schools, and on 
leaving school worked on his father's farm. At an early age he left the farm, 
and for eighteen months engaged in mining coal. He then entered the employ of 
the Pennsylvania Railroad company, and worked at the Conemaugh round house for 
two and one-half years. About this time his father's advancing years made it 
necessary for him to return to the homestead and undertake the management of the 
farm. In addition to his agricultural pursuits (December, 1895), he purchased 
the Cambria House, at Wilmore, which he conducts at the present time.
     January 12, 1892, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Crouse, a daughter of John 
Crouse, and their marriage has resulted in the birth of one child, John W.
     In politics be adheres to the principles of the Republican party. He has 
served as constable of the township for several terms, and takes a prominent 
part in local affairs.