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John Franklin Boyer

Birth	:	28 Mar 1824 Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1897 Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Russell County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8843994, -98.6889038
Description	:	Wife: Sarah Olivia Eleanore Baker Born: 17 MAR 1828 in Pickaway Plaines,Pickaway Co., Ohio Died: 13 MAY 1900 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon ________________________________________ John F. Boyer / Founder: Baker Boyer Bank Born in Kentucky in 1824, John F. Boyer moved with his parents to Ohio. Twelve years later they traveled to Indiana. In school he was industrious and studious. At age 20, Mr. Boyer went to Arkansas where he worked as a clerk in a general store. He was a pleasant and social person and soon made many friends. His business career, like his personal character, was unsullied and unquestioned through his long... Read More	Wife: Sarah Olivia Eleanore Baker Born: 17 MAR 1828 in Pickaway Plaines,Pickaway Co., Ohio Died: 13 MAY 1900 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon ________________________________________ John F. Boyer / Founder: Baker Boyer Bank Born in Kentucky in 1824, John F. Boyer moved with his parents to Ohio. Twelve years later they traveled to Indiana. In school he was industrious and studious. At age 20, Mr. Boyer went to Arkansas where he worked as a clerk in a general store. He was a pleasant and social person and soon made many friends. His business career, like his personal character, was unsullied and unquestioned through his long and prosperous life. In 1849, he joined the gold hunters in California. He had enough success with mining to become a merchant in Sonora, California. In 1852, he left his business in charge of a partner and returned to Arkansas. During his absence, fire destroyed most of his property and he elected to stay in Arkansas indefinitely. He married Sarah Baker in 1853 , sister of Dr. Dorsey S. Baker. In 1859, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, he returned to Sonora and went on to Walla Walla to become Dr. Baker's partner in a merchandising business. When leaving for distant mines in the winter, miners entrusted their gold to Mr. Boyer for safekeeping. They would bring large amounts of gold dust to the store in buckskin pouches with the owner's name attached—either on a card tied to the sack or written on the sack itself. In many instances John Boyer was the only living witness that anything at all had been entrusted to his care. Although this system continued for many years—with miners sometimes leaving $30 to $40,000 dollars at the store—there were never any losses, disputes or misunderstandings over these pioneer transactions. Eventually, the merchandising interests were sold and the partners focused on establishing the first bank in the territory. Mr. Boyer made banking his principal business, while Dr. Baker focused on building the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad or other large enterprises. When the bank received its National Charter in 1889 Mr. Boyer was elected its first president, a position which he retained until his death in 1897. Aside from his business activities, Boyer was treasurer of Walla Walla County for six terms of two years each. He was Receiver of the US Land Office in 1872. He was also a devoted friend and supporter of the ambitions of Cushing Eells and the founders of Whitman College. He made generous contributions and gave much of his time. For 30 years he was a trustee of the Seminary and College, and also served as treasurer. A few months before his death, he was elected president of the board of trustees. He was also a strong supporter of St. Paul's School, having been for many years a vestryman and warden of the Episcopal church. He was a lovable and sociable man, always warmhearted and charitable. Among the pioneers of Walla Walla County, John Boyer set a shining example.

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John Franklin Boyer's memorial is located at: Bunker Hill Cemetery, Bunker Hill, Russell County, USA.
When did John Franklin Boyer death?
John Franklin Boyer death on 8 Feb 1897 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 38.8843994
Longitude: -98.6889038

Family Members:

Spouse

Sarah Elizabeth Baker Boyer

(1827 - 1903)

Children

John E. Boyer

(1886 - 1961)

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Coordinate: 38.8843994, -98.6889038

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7. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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13. Cross Plains Cemetery
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14. Simple Haven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8247410, -98.4767400

15. Immanuel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7841988, -98.5036011

16. Battle Hill Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7838830, -98.5037550

17. Ebenezer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.7765030, -98.8735200

18. Amherst Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0588989, -98.7605972

19. Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8183620, -98.4676470

20. Wilson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8194008, -98.4666977

21. Weber Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6968410, -98.6280660

22. Saint Catherine's Catholic Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.6962500, -98.6085900

23. Michaelis Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7117004, -98.8189011

24. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Russell County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7470000, -98.8798900