Judi and Nanci, Mine joins the crowd of smiling faces who have gathered so much from Nancie's posts on this site. Here are two items that I add for the cause: Carolina Spartan, July 7, 1864: George Washington Bomar, son of Booker Bomar, departed this life on 7 March, in the 17th year of his age... a member of the Baptist Church. Also James Vernon Bomar, son of Booker Bomar, died on the 12th inst., in the 12th year of his age. Also Eliza Adella Hunter Bomar, daughter of Booker Bomar, died on the 19th inst., in the 3d year of her age. The Carolina Spartan, September 23, 1885: -- Wm. M. Bomar has recently returned from a visit to Texas. He reports wheat and corn crops very good and cotton fair, better than last year. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Booker Bomar are in fine health and well pleased with their Texas home. Mr. Bomar is in better shape than he was for years before he left here. They are in Hunt county. Frank Landrum is in Fannin county and is doing well. W.D. Wilkins is merchandising at Honey Grove and sells a large quantity of goods. W.J. Duncan is buying cotton at Paris [TX] and other places and is doing a large business. J.A. Clarke, wife and four children are in fine health flourishing. Thomas Walker has risen to prominence in Fannin county and is prospering. The McMillin boys are getting on fairly well and keep in good health. Sam, Van and Buck Hall are all in good health and prospering. The Bomar Brothers, Furman and Lecil, are merchandising at Wolfe's Mill. He saw and heard of many other Spartanburg men out there and they have generally taken a good and {sic} in their adopted state. In a message dated 12/22/2007 8:01:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, judibennet@earthlink.net writes: Thanks again. I've lost count how many smiles you've put on my face. Today, in particular it's BOOKER BOMAR, Carolina Spartan 1879. ---------------- We regret to learn that MR. BOOKER BOMAR is quite sick at his home near New Prospect. We hope soon to hear of his recovery. ---------------- Booker BOMAR b.1810, is in my family, a brother to my ancestor Elizabeth BOMAR. Their family group is outlined below. He apparently recovered from the illness referred to in the 1879 Spartan. He d. 1889 in Texas. Thanks for all the help you give us. Merry Christmas, Judy Pensacola **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
Hi Betty It's so nice to hear from you. I hope you and yours are well. Thanks for the added info to my Bomar files. Merry Christmas, Judy