M-Looking for Samuel Boston

I am looking for Samuel Boston. My Grandfather was Carl Homer Boston, called Homer. His father was William Marion Boston, called Bill. Bill's parents were Samuel and Jane (McCalment) Boston. Jane's lineage is reasonably well documented (though I disagree with some of her 'published' history) but Samuel has been hard to track down.

Samuel born around 1842 in Ohio. He drops out between the 1870 and 1880 census, so I assume he passed away in that time frame.

On May 22, 1862, he married Jane McCalment of Indiana. I don't know where this wedding took place, but I am guessing it was in Indiana. Their first child, Richard Adophus Boston, was born a little less than two years later in Wayne County, Iowa. My searches of Iowa weddings has turned up nothing.

Samuel and Jane's children were all born in Iowa:

Richard Adophus Boston, b: Apr 1, 1864
Andrew J. Boston, b: Feb 9, 1867
William Marion Boston (Bill), b: Nov 22, 1868 d: Mar 15, 1944 in Seymore Iowa, and
Margaret M. Boston, b: around 1872

I'd like to find Samuel's parents. I've had hints that he might have been orphaned or a runaway, but there's nothing so far one way or the other. There are several Samuels in Ohio born in the 1840s', but I can't nail one down as my Samuel.

Mrs. James Boston

Mary Louisa (Lewis) Boston
Mrs. James Boston

Herald-Patriot, Chariton IA., Thurs., Mar. 12, 1925

Word was received here Friday of the death of Mrs. James Boston, which occurred at her home at Lucas on Friday morning after an extended illness. Mrs. Boston, with her family, lived in and near Lacona for many years, and has many friends among the older residents who will receive the news with sadness. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Daugherty of near Lacona; and three sons, Judd, Marion and David, of near Lucas. The husband, James Boston, and a son, James, preceded her in death. The funeral was held Sunday with interment in the Liberty Center cemetery. The many friends of the family extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Elma Arila Boston Obit

Well I did another one. This obit for Elma Arila Boston was in such bad shape that I endevered to try to figure it out. Here's my best try:

MRS. WILLIAM DAUGHERTY

Death Takes Lucas County Lady After an Illness of Two Years

With deep regret, we note the death of Mrs. Wm. Daugherty, which occurred at her home near Lacona on Sunday (morning?) July 31, 1927, at the age of 65 years, 5 months, and 28 days after an illness covering a period of two years. All that medical skills and loving hands could do was done to ???? her to health, but to no avail and death came as a welcome release.
????? largely attended funeral service conducted by Rev. L.G. Channel (sp) at the Lacona M. E. church were held in Liberty Center on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock after which the remains were laid to rest in the Liberty Center cemetery.
Elma Arila Boston, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boston, was born in Washington county, Iowa, on February 3, 1862. She moved with her parents when a child to Liberty Center , Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. She was married to William Daugherty on June 20, 1881. To this union eleven children were born, ten whom are living. One preceded her in death when an infant. Those surviving her are Mr. Myra Oliver of Fairfield, Iowa; Don, Frank and Stanley Daugherty and Mrs. Lottie (or Dottie?) Putz of Lacona, Iowa; Mrs. Ethel Miller and Mrs. Mary Benway, of Chariton; Mrs. Gladys Ensley of St. Joseph, Mo; Lara Daugherty of Enders, Nebraska; and Mrs. Maude Stoneking at home. Her companion of forty-six years also survives her as well as 27 grandchildren and one great grandchild, also three brothers, Jud, David, and Marion Boston, of Lucas, Iowa. The ????? a loving mother and neighbor always ready to help in need. She was ready and waiting for the Savior’s call. The ?xm?a??? of ?nn??er? ???????? will be extended to the growing ones. All of the children were present at the last sad rites except Lara of Enders, Neb. Who was unable to be here.
Call not back the dear departed, anchored safe where storms are o’er. On the border land we leave them. Soon to meet and part no more.
When we leave this world of (worry?) We shall find all missed loved ones in our Father’s mansion fair.

Judd Boston

My copy of Jeremiah Britton (Judd) Boston's obituary is in really bad shape, so I sat down and transcribed it into Word. The puncuation may be off and one word still eludes me, but here goes ...


Jeremiah Britton (Judd) Boston
Jeremiah Britton Boston, son of James and Mary Boston, was born on September 4, 1868 at Washington, Iowa and departed this life January 20, 1947, at his home in Lucas, at the age of 79 years, 4 months, and 16 days.
He was married at Indianola, December 24, 1891, to Rosa Anna Alton, who passed away November 12,1927.
To this union, nine children were born, all of whom are living.
June 30, 1931, he was married to Lottie Sears, of Lucas.
His entire life since the age of six months was spent in and around Lucas. He was a kind, a loving husband and father, and will be greatly missed by his loved ones and a host of friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his widow, eight daughters, Mrs. Elma Truman of Leon; Mrs. Laura Pickens, Mrs. Susie Baker and Mrs. Lucile Fowler, all of Des Moines; Mrs. Leota Gwinn of Lucas; Mrs. Gladys Agan, Mrs. Marjorie Lilly and Mrs. Hilda Sinclair, all of Chariton; and one son, Levi Boston, also of Chariton; one step-son, Lee Sears, of Marshalltown, and one step-daughter, Mary Logsdon, of Lucas; two brothers, Marion Boston, of Lucas, and Dave Boston, of Des Moines, also 31 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 23 at the Lucas Presbyterian church. The Rev. A. E. Beals of Russell officiated. Burial was ????? the Rose Hill cemetery. The Miley funeral home, Chariton, was in Charge