Biography of Boss C. Bromfield - Wayne Co. WV

The History of West Virginia, Old and New
Published 1923.  The American Historical Society, Inc.,
Chicago and New York.  Volume II
Pg. 474

BOSS C. BROMFIELD.  The office of sheriff is a very important one at all 
times and in any community, but at present, when the country is still in the 
throes of the reconstruction  period, there is great need for the services of 
men of iron nerve, integrity of character and firm determination to enforce 
the law and maintain order.  The people of Wayne County feel that they have 
just that kind of a man in their present sheriff, Boss C. Bromfield, whose 
election to this office in November, 1920, was viewed with alarm by the 
lawless element in this region.

Boss C. Bromfield was born in Wayne County, November 14, 1886, a son of Boss 
C. and Parilee (Davis) Bromfield, both natives of West Virginia.  The father 
was a farmer for a number of years, and also served for four years as jailor 
of Wayne County, was a member of the Board of Education, and always took an 
active and effective part in public affairs.

Growing up in his native county, Boss C. Bromfield, the younger, attended its 
common schools, Oakview Academy, a private school conducted by Professor 
McClure, and completing his studies when he was twenty-one years old, began 
his practical training as a fireman for the Norfolk & Western Railroad.  
After serving on an engine for about four and one-half years he went into the 
roundhouse at Kenova, West Virginia, for eighteen months.  Severing his 
connection with the railroad, Mr. Bromfield went to work in a coal mine, and 
had charge of the pumps there.  His father requiring his services on the 
homestead, Mr. Bromfield joined him, and for some years was engaged in 
farming.  In November, 1920, he was the successful candidate of his party for 
sheriff, taking charge of the office the subsequent January, and already by 
his fearlessness and efficiency he has justified the support given him.  It 
is his determination to make a record for himself as sheriff, to show no 
favor, but to see that everyone is given a fair deal.

On May 2, 1910, Sheriff Bromfield married at Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Miss 
Margaret Ferguson, a daughter of Anthony Wayne and Margaret (Ferguson) 
Ferguson, both natives of Wayne County.  Mr. Ferguson is with the Kenova, 
West Virginia, shops of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.  Sheriff and Mrs. 
Bromfield have five children, namely: Wetzel, Carlton, Pat, Jewell and L.K.  
The family belong to the Baptist Church.  Fraternally he maintains membership 
with the Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen 
of the World.  He is very proud of his family, which comes of old Virginia 
stock, or Irish descent.


Submitted by Pat C. Johns <PACJ1945@aol.com>

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