Biography - David Boher
DAVID BOHER. A farmer, son of John and Rachel (Lewis) Boher of Pennsylvania, and was born 1 July 1835, in Summersett County, PA. He was reared on a farm and never attended school a day in his life. In 1847, his parents moved to Kentucky, thence to Ohio in 1848, and Mr. B. came to Knox County, IL in 1858. He married Martha Gooch in November 1866. Two children are the result of their union, one daughter living. He has filled the offices of City Marshal of Farmington, IL and Road Commissioner and School Director. P.O. Yates City.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
