A newpaper account:
Final Rites Conducted for Fred D. Boles, 77; Early Day Homesteader
Funeral services for Fred Daniel Boles, 77, early day homesteader of the Fairview area, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Community Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. W. Hillman.
Internment was in the Fairview cemetary with the Cloyd-Garder Mortuary in charge.
During the services, Mrs. Charles Collins and Mrs. Mike Flynn sang, accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Pinler.
Pallbearers were Glenn Davidson, Bud Starr, Walt Lamourette, Kenneth Gardner, Carlos Collins, and W Giese. Honorary pallbearers were Henry Arnston, Charles Martin, John Dilschneider, Earl Hawley, Jack Benoit, Roy Collins, Sam Patterson, Kenneth Cisna, and Glenn Danielson.
Mr Boles pass away at a Sidney Hospital Saturday, July 30 of a heart ailment following a two months illness.
He was born Nov 29, 1882, in Sanborn, Iowa, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Boles. His parents brought him to Carthage, S. D., at the age of five months and he grew up there.
Mr. Boles married Ida Jeannette Deming at Carthage on Feb 21, 1908, and the couple came to Fairview to homestead, where he lived until his death.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Lyle and Lester, both of Sidney, two daughters, Mrs. Gray Cates of Boise, Idaho, and Mrs. Raymond Mowery of Spanaway, Washington, one brother, George Boles of Circle, three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Deming of Fairview, Mrs. Genevieve Reynolds of Moscow, Idaho, and Mrs. Edna Reynolds of Kootenai, Idaho, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.







The Fred Boles Farm




Bernice and Naomi Boles Daughters of Fred and Ida (Deming) Boles

June 1, 1992 Monday Naomi E Cates, 81, Boise, died Saturday at the home of her daughter in Eagle. Services pending Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Naomi E Cates, 81, of Boise, died Saturday, May 30, 1992, at the home of her daughter in Eagle.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Kohlerlawn Cemetary, Nampa. Paster John Sheese of the Eagle Seventh day Adventist Church will officiate. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetary. Arrangements are under direction of the Alsip Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Mrs. Cates was born Dec 3, 1910, at Fairview, Mont., where she was reared and educated. She married Grey F. Cates on Sept 16, 1930, at Tuttle N. D. In 1950, the purchased a home in Boise. They lived in various states, including Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, due to Mr. Cates being employed in construction work.
Following his retirement, they returned to their home in Boise. Naomi worked at various motels in the Boise area, retiring at the age 80. Mr. Cates preceded her in death on March 16, 1987.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Clarence D. Cates of Boise and Lawrence G Cates of Estacada, Ore.; a daughter, Luella J Miller of Eagle; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert; a daughter, Frances; two brothers; and a sister.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of Idaho, or flowers may be sent. Friends may call today and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until noon at the Alsip Funeral Chapel in Nampa.




Lester, Lyle and James Boles Lester and Lyle are sons of Fred and Ida (Deming) Boles. James is the son of George Howard and Clara (Wical) Boles and the brother of Eddie (Fred) Boles. Lyle is sitting on the right, Lester in the middle and Jim is sitting on the fender.

Louise (Boles) Nelson and Louis Clouden Boles, brother and sister

Louise Boles

Louis Boles.


Claude and Mae (Deming) Boles

Claude and Mae (Deming) Boles Wedding Bells
At the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Deming, in Afton township Sanborn county, Tuesday, at seven p.m., occured the marriage, in the presence of the immediate friends and relative, of Miss Mae H. Deming to Claude H. Boles. Rev M. Doty officiating. The scene was made beautiful by the earnest countenance of the bride and groom with the knowledge that love was reciprocated with in the most sacred way. Mr. Boles is one of the Miner county's most progressive young farmers, who has a high character, excellent reputation and possesses the friendship of a large number of people. He is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Boles of this place.
Mrs. Boles is a young lady of the most essential qualifications and attibutes which compose sterling womanhood. She is the second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Deming west of this city. After the guest had tendered their best wishes to the happy couple a bounteous dinner was served in grand style to which everyone present did full justice. The young couple will at once go to housekeeping on the H. H. Heath farm in Afton township, Sanborn County. The bride and grrom were the recipients of the following presents: Twenty-five yards of carpet adn table linen, Mr. and Mrs. John Deming; extention tabel and liknen, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boels; glass set, spoon tray and silver dollar, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Tompkins; glass water set, William Tompkins and Laura Brace; tea set, Mr. and Mrs. Potter; pickle caster, Mr and Mrs. Jacquish; set of flat irons, Mr. and Mrs. Underhill; Rochester lamp, Mark Deming and mother; set of silver knives and folks, Mr. and Mrs. Crandell; set of silver spoons, Fred and Frank Boles; pair of linen towels, Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Sioux Falls; linen towels, Juno Deming; lamp, Ethel and Genevieve Boles; pickle dish, James Boles; dollar and half, Grandpa Putnam; salt and pepper shaker, Edna and George Boles.





Mrs. Jane Boles, 1905



Hoyt Boles








My cousin Karen came across an "autograph" book and "Poetry" book that belonged to our Great Grandma, Ida (Deming) Boles. The books are in pretty good condition and there are poems and other writings from friends and family members. All the entries are from 1897 - 1903 (and two from 1965).
To see the entries, click here for the Autograph Book
and click here for the Poetry Book




The Fresno Morning Republican
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1909

Cornelius Boles Dies Suddenly

Succumbs to Attack of Heart Failure, Falls to Floor While Standing Near Stove at His Home.

While standing before a stove at his home on Park avenue, warming himself, Cornelius Boles, father of George M. Boles of this city, suddenly fell to the floor as the result of an attack of heart failure and passed away almost instantly. His death occurred about 10 o'clock. Dr. Bert Lamkin happened to be passing the house at the time and he was hurriedly called in, but upon his arrival life was extinct. He immediately pronounced the cause heart failure.
Early last evening, Mr. Boles complained a little of his heart, but no one dreamed that there was anything serious. He was about the house all day, in seemingly excellent health, and ate a very hearty supper. The deceased attended the services at the First christian church, going and coming on the car. Upon his return he conversed with his wife for about half an hour before his death.
He was standing warming himself before a stove when she left the room for a few moments. Hearing a noise as of something falling, she rushed back and there confronting her was the body of her husband on the floor. His head was leaning against a table and his legs were in a cramped position. He never regained consciousness and within a few minutes was beyond all help.
Cornelius Boles was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, on January 3, 1837.
He moved to town in 1867 and engaged in farming, later running a furniture store. He and his family came to this city in 1889, first settling in Washington Colony. He was and had been a member of the Christian Church for over thirty years.
Besides his widow, five children, twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive him. The children are Mrs. R. Rollins and Mrs. C. M. Moss of Fowler, J. W. Boles of Selma and Mrs. T. M. Tobin and George M. Boles of this city.
compliments of: http://www.hellofresno.com/history


Jacob Buxton born about 1750 in England died 25 May 1836 in Cross Creek, PA. married Hannah Young she born about 1750 died 20 July 1842 in Cross Creek, PA.

Nancy born 14 Feb. 1777 in Cross Creek, PA. died 19 April 1864 in Jefferson twps. Washington co; PA. married 27 Aug. 1795 in Cross Creek, PA. to Cornelius Boles or Boyles. he died 1821 in Cross Creek, PA. They had the following children:

Hannah, Isabel, Jacob, Aaron, Thomas, Catharine, Isabel. John, Nancy, Mary, James, Mary, William, and Cornelius.




Tami and Donnie Finnicum




























Misc Census information on the Boles Family:
1850 US Census, Cornelius Boles living at Washington Co, Cross Creek Twsp, PA

1860 US Census, Washington, Jefferson, Pennsylvania:
Cornelius Boles age 97 male blacksmith born PA
Susan Boles age 41 female born VA
James H..?? Boles age 15 male born PA
George McDallas? Boles age 12 male born PA
Nancy Boles age 10 female born PA
MaryJane Boles age 6 female born PA
Cornelius M? Boles age 4 born PA

William Boles age 40 male Farmer born PA
Ruth Boles age 30 female born PA
John A Boles age 7 male born PA
Nancy E Boles age 5 female born PA

1870, US Census, Washington, Jefferson, Pennsylvania:
Cornelius Boles age 48 male white blacksmith
Susanah Boles age 49 female white
James HP? Boles age 25 male white Blacksmith
Mary J Boles age 16 female white
Cornelius M Boles age 12 male white

1870 US Census, Polk, DesMoines, Iowa:
Cornelius Boles age 25(?) male white born PA
Elija Boles age 24 female white born Ohio
Lenora(?) B Boles age 12 female white born OH
Laura Boles age 11 female white born OH
..erance M Boles age 8 female white born IL
John Boles, Jr age 5 male white born IL
George M Boles age 2 male white born IA

Ronald Stewart has a rather extensive list of Boles in his Rootsweb list:
Aaron b. 20 jan 1814 Cross Crk twp, PA d. 27 apr 1879 Cologne twp, WV
Albert Aaron b. 17 nov 1853 Cross Crk twp, PA d. 6 dec 1914 Mason Co WV
Alexander b. 4 sep 1845 Cross Crk Twp, PA d. 22 Apr 1900 Madison KS
Charles b. 13 Feb 1886 d. 1079 Leon WV
Cornelius b. 23 Aug 1821 Cross Crk Twp, PA d. 1904 Eldersville PA
Cornelius M. b. 15 Apr 1856
Elizabeth b. 25 Jul 1876 d. 9 Jul 1901
Ella B. b. abt 1866 d. 1937
George F. b. 4 May 1858 Washington Co PA d. 29 Dec 1938 Washington Co PA
George M Dallas b. 9 Jan 1847
Hannah b. 20 Jul 1798 Cross Creek twp, PA d. 8 Sep 1943 Cross Crk Twp PA
Hannah b. abt 1852
Harold D. b. 17 Aug 1909 Madison KS d. Oct 1975 Wichita KS
Homer
Isabel/Isobel b. 22 Sep 1879 Greenwood Co KS d. 8 Oct 1964
Isabell b. 5 Oct 1802 Cross Creek twp PA
Isabella b. 22 Mar 1847 Cross Creek, PA
Jacob b. 18 Dec 1804 Cross Creek PA d. 23 Oct 1893 Washington Co PA
James b. 1 Sep 1816 Cross Creek PA d. 7 Sep 1897
James Cornelius/James E b. 1841 Cross Creek PA d. 14 Oct 1861 Mason CO WV
James K. Polk b. 15 Jul 1844
James M b. abt 1850 PA
John
John b. 8 Mar 1849 Cross Creek PA d. 24 Sep 1885 Mason Co WV
John Christopher b. 10 Apr 1882 Madison KS d. 20 Aug 1948 Madison KS
John L b. 27 Mar 1807 Cross Creek PA d. 3 Jan 1892 Buena Vista Co IA
John M. b abt 1847 PA
Katherine b. 28 Jul 1800 Cross Creek PA
Lancelot C. b. abt 1842 PA
Lewis R b. 6 Jul 1890 d. 1980 Leon WV
Lewis Wayne b.'95 in Madison KS
Lloyd Alexander b. 23 Aug 1904 Madison KS d. 17 Sep 1971 Wichita KS
Louis Carter b. 15 Oct 1928 Madison KS d. 3 Nov 1950 North Korea
Mary b. 15 Oct 1811 Cross Creek PA d. 1888
Mary Elizabeth b. 1 Jun 1856 Mason Co WV d. 1 Jan 1944 Columbus OH
Mary Jane b. 29 Jul 1858
Maxie Dee
Nancy b. 16 Apr 1809 Cross Creek PA
Nancy E. b. abt 1844
Nancy b. 22 Mar 1849
Nancy Jane b. 16 Apr 1809 Cross Creek PA
Nancy Jane b. 24 Oct 1839 Cross Creek PA
Nora b.1882 d. 1968 Mason Co WV
Peggy Lee b. 2 Jun 1934 Madison KS d. 5 Sep 1934 Madison KS
Ray b. 9 Jan 1908 Madison KS d. 2 Jan 1985 Wichita KS
Robert b. 18 Sep 1851 Cross Creek PA d. 7 Feb 1934 Mason Co WV
Robert b. 1856 d. 1923
Sam
Thomas b. Ireland
Thomas b. PA
Thomas b. 15 Aug 1796 Cross Creek PA
William b. 15 Mar 1820 Cross Creek PA d. 1933 Eldersville PA
William Aaron b. 2 Jun 1885 Greenwood Co KS d. 21 Oct 1956 Greenwood Co KS
William Murchland b. 28 Aug 1842 Butler Co PA d. 8 May 1885 Mason Co WV
If any of the above names are in your family line you should do a search in www.rootsweb.com and find this person's entry under "worldconnect".
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