Rachel (James) Boggs (abt. 1809 - aft. 1833)

Born about 1809 in Braxton, Virginia, United States

Wife of Silas Innard Boggs — married 23 Jan 1829 in Braxton, West Virginia, USA

Descendants

Died after 1833 after about age 24 in Braxton, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Silas Boggs married Rachel James on January 23, 1829 in Braxton County, Virginia, United States. ^[1]

Marriage Bond of Silas Boggs and Rachel James

The bond was co signed by Andrew Frame. According to one archivist at the West Virginia Division of Culture and History it was normal for a family member of the Bride to co-sign the Bond. So could Rachel actually be a Frame and not James ?

Sources

1. ↑ "Braxton County;Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages". List of Marriages, ordered by Groom's name: Date entered Jul 2003, Submited by Elizabeth Burns: [1] West Virginia USGenWeb Archives: usgwarchives.net BOGGS Silas Innard to JAMES Rachel married on Jan 23, 1829 & BOGGS Silas and PIERSON Charlotte married in 1833

Investigation notes

• (the following children may belong to Isaac and Abigail James):

1. Rachel/Rebecca James (1797-c 1849), married in 1829 to Silas Boggs- she was Silas' first wife;

2. John, born about 1802 Bath County, Va, married about 1827 Sarah, and their children were : -- Andrew C.,-- Martha,-- Margaret, and Mary;

3. Nancy, born about 1806;

4. ?Margaret, born about 1800.

Abigail (Riggs) James and her children came to live on Peters Creek in Nicholas County, Virginia, now West Virginia. They lived there for awhile before Continues settling in Braxton County. It is not known if Isaac left Bath County with his family. Isaac and family were listed in the 1810 Bath County census. Abigail and her children were listed on the 1818/1820 Nicholas County census. According to the Nicholas County court records, Abigail was a widow before 1818."