Boardman, Elijah

Person

Dates

Existence: 1792 March 9 - 1873 September 24

Biography

Elijah Boardman, son of Timothy and Mary (Ward) Boardman, was born March 9, 1792 in West Rutland, Vermont. With his father, a deacon of the Congregational Church, Elijah and his brothers Timothy, Samuel and Charles gained far more education than most of their generation. Following in his father's footsteps, Elijah became a Congregational deacon. In addition to tending to spiritual duties, Deacon Boardman maintained a working farm which sustained his own family as well as provide for items to be traded. These items include sale of potatoes, vinegar, mittens, sheep skins, port, oats, hay, mutton, beef, veal, salt, straw, calfskin, apples, milk and cheese. He also lent money in various amounts and provided mortgage money. Deacon Boardman sought services such as black smithing, harrowing, mowing, mending, thrashing, carting, shearing, grave digging, sawing wood, carpentry, masonry as well as general farm labor.Elijah married Mary Foote on October 15, 1815, and the couple had six children. Deacon Boardman died September 24, 1873 in West Rutland, Vermont

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Elijah Boardman ledger

FOUND IN: Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School

Collection Identifier: Mss:1831-1858 B662

Overview:

The Elijah Boardman ledger, spanning the years 1831 to 1858, documents the work of a Vermont farmer and Congregational deacon.