Philip Bohart and Martha Russell



In The History of Holt County, it says that Philip, son of Philip and Christina "came to America when about eight years of age". However, Philip's army enlistment papers state that he was born in Maryland, which fits with our speculation that the Boharts arrived around 1806.

Philip (1810 - 1867) married Martha Russell (1816 - 1892) of South Carolina and they had the following children:

William (1839 - 1864) age 25

Elizabeth Alison (1843 - 1864) age 21

Jacob (1845 - 1919) age 74. A veteran of the American Civil War.

Josephine (1847 - 1860) age 13

Elijah (1850 - 1872) age 22

Ora (1852 - 1872) age 20

James (1857 - 1878) age 21

Richard (1861 - 1899) age 38

Thomas (1863 - 1863) died as an infant

It's not surprising that there is only descendant information for Jacob and Richard. Look at the ages of death for this family. Mother Martha buried her entire family, with son Jacob as the only exception.

Any further insights into this, most tragic, branch of the Boharts, would be greatly appreciated, as well as contact with any descendants.