The Death of Mrs. Frederick Booher. This old pioneer whose death we hare before mentioned, was in early days one of the foremost ladies of Kalamazoo, her husband being considered one of the wealthiest men in this section of the state. Her maiden name was Ana Herrington, and she was married to Mr. Frederick Booker at Geneva, New York, in 1823. Before coining to Kalamazoo, they resided at Geneva, Clyde, and Detroit, and moved to Kalamazoo in June 1834. Soon idler that Mr. B. rented the Kalamazoo House, and acted as landlord for some time, Mrs. B. winning hosts of warm friends by her hospitality and tact in managing the house. After leaving this house Mr. Booker was a very extensive real estate dealer, and his family was one of the most prosperous and happy in Kalamazoo for many years, but was broken up by the death of Mr. Booher and the ill health of other members of the family. Mrs. B., at the time of her death, was about 75 years of age. The funeral will take place this. afternoon, from the residence of Jacob Hudson, corner of Edwards and Cherry streets, at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family invited. Kalamazoo Gazette August 26, 1881
SKETCH OF MR. AND MRS. BOOHER'S LIFE. Mrs. Ann Heunton[sic] Booher attended Mr. Bennet's academy at Troy with her cousin, now Mrs. Chas. A. Deforest of Albany, New York, (Mrs. Emma Willard succeeded Mr. B.) She excelled in writing and composition and left school with high honors and went home to Geneva, New York, in the year 1822, and was married to Frederick Boober in April, 1823. Mr. Booher was born in Frederick City, Maryland. His parents emigrated to Geneva, New York, leaving the south on account of slavery. His mother, Christiana Foltz could speak eight languages fluently. Her people were manufacturers of glass and Christiana Foltz nee Mrs. Frederick Boober the elder would ride on a pillow and carry dispatches from Baltimore to Frederick City, because she could be trusted. One time she had a large sum of money to convey and it was sealed in the saddle and stitched, coarse and dirty wool protruding for the saddle. After the removal to Geneva the for-sign letters were brought to her to read. After the marriage of her son Frederick to Ann Herington, Mr. B, was appointed superintendent of the glass factory at Geneva, subsequently, removed to Clyde and was years with James Reese. Mrs. Booher's friends on both sides have been noted for hospitality, and wives of the first men in Kalamazoo, have been in their girlhood, members of her household. They all loved her. Kalamazoo Gazette August 24, 1881
SKETCH OF MR. AND MRS. BOOHER'S LIFE. Mrs. Ann Heunton[sic] Booher attended Mr. Bennet's academy at Troy with her cousin, now Mrs. Chas. A. Deforest of Albany, New York, (Mrs. Emma Willard succeeded Mr. B.) She excelled in writing and composition and left school with high honors and went home to Geneva, New York, in the year 1822, and was married to Frederick Boober in April, 1823. Mr. Booher was born in Frederick City, Maryland. His parents emigrated to Geneva, New York, leaving the south on account of slavery. His mother, Christiana Foltz could speak eight languages fluently. Her people were manufacturers of glass and Christiana Foltz nee Mrs. Frederick Boober the elder would ride on a pillow and carry dispatches from Baltimore to Frederick City, because she could be trusted. One time she had a large sum of money to convey and it was sealed in the saddle and stitched, coarse and dirty wool protruding for the saddle. After the removal to Geneva the for-sign letters were brought to her to read. After the marriage of her son Frederick to Ann Herington, Mr. B, was appointed superintendent of the glass factory at Geneva, subsequently, removed to Clyde and was years with James Reese. Mrs. Booher's friends on both sides have been noted for hospitality, and wives of the first men in Kalamazoo, have been in their girlhood, members of her household. They all loved her. Kalamazoo Gazette August 24, 1881
The Death of Mrs. Frederick Booher. This old pioneer whose death we hare before mentioned, was in early days one of the foremost ladies of Kalamazoo, her husband being considered one of the wealthiest men in this section of the state. Her maiden name was Ana Herrington, and she was married to Mr. Frederick Booker at Geneva, New York, in 1823. Before coining to Kalamazoo, they resided at Geneva, Clyde, and Detroit, and moved to Kalamazoo in June 1834. Soon idler that Mr. B. rented the Kalamazoo House, and acted as landlord for some time, Mrs. B. winning hosts of warm friends by her hospitality and tact in managing the house. After leaving this house Mr. Booker was a very extensive real estate dealer, and his family was one of the most prosperous and happy in Kalamazoo for many years, but was broken up by the death of Mr. Booher and the ill health of other members of the family. Mrs. B., at the time of her death, was about 75 years of age. The funeral will take place this. afternoon, from the residence of Jacob Hudson, corner of Edwards and Cherry streets, at 2 o'clock. Friends of the family invited. Kalamazoo Gazette August 26, 1881
SKETCH OF MR. AND MRS. BOOHER'S LIFE. Mrs. Ann Heunton[sic] Booher attended Mr. Bennet's academy at Troy with her cousin, now Mrs. Chas. A. Deforest of Albany, New York, (Mrs. Emma Willard succeeded Mr. B.) She excelled in writing and composition and left school with high honors and went home to Geneva, New York, in the year 1822, and was married to Frederick Boober in April, 1823. Mr. Booher was born in Frederick City, Maryland. His parents emigrated to Geneva, New York, leaving the south on account of slavery. His mother, Christiana Foltz could speak eight languages fluently. Her people were manufacturers of glass and Christiana Foltz nee Mrs. Frederick Boober the elder would ride on a pillow and carry dispatches from Baltimore to Frederick City, because she could be trusted. One time she had a large sum of money to convey and it was sealed in the saddle and stitched, coarse and dirty wool protruding for the saddle. After the removal to Geneva the for-sign letters were brought to her to read. After the marriage of her son Frederick to Ann Herington, Mr. B, was appointed superintendent of the glass factory at Geneva, subsequently, removed to Clyde and was years with James Reese. Mrs. Booher's friends on both sides have been noted for hospitality, and wives of the first men in Kalamazoo, have been in their girlhood, members of her household. They all loved her. Kalamazoo Gazette August 24, 1881
SKETCH OF MR. AND MRS. BOOHER'S LIFE. Mrs. Ann Heunton[sic] Booher attended Mr. Bennet's academy at Troy with her cousin, now Mrs. Chas. A. Deforest of Albany, New York, (Mrs. Emma Willard succeeded Mr. B.) She excelled in writing and composition and left school with high honors and went home to Geneva, New York, in the year 1822, and was married to Frederick Boober in April, 1823. Mr. Booher was born in Frederick City, Maryland. His parents emigrated to Geneva, New York, leaving the south on account of slavery. His mother, Christiana Foltz could speak eight languages fluently. Her people were manufacturers of glass and Christiana Foltz nee Mrs. Frederick Boober the elder would ride on a pillow and carry dispatches from Baltimore to Frederick City, because she could be trusted. One time she had a large sum of money to convey and it was sealed in the saddle and stitched, coarse and dirty wool protruding for the saddle. After the removal to Geneva the for-sign letters were brought to her to read. After the marriage of her son Frederick to Ann Herington, Mr. B, was appointed superintendent of the glass factory at Geneva, subsequently, removed to Clyde and was years with James Reese. Mrs. Booher's friends on both sides have been noted for hospitality, and wives of the first men in Kalamazoo, have been in their girlhood, members of her household. They all loved her. Kalamazoo Gazette August 24, 1881
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