From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, pages 673-674.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


CHARLES F. BOERNER

Charles F. Boerner, dealer in general merchandise at Cameron, W.Va., 
was born in the kingdom of Saxony, Germany, March 4, 1824.  He came 
to this country in 1853, and first settled at Wheeling, where he was 
engaged as a journeyman workman in the shoemaker's trade, until 1858, 
when he moved to Cameron and opened a shop of his own.  This shop is 
still carried on, under the immediate care of his sons, Edward W. and 
Frank.  Mr. Boerner embarked in merchandise at Cameron in 1880, 
subsequently did business at Loudensville, and then returned to 
Cameron, where he is now occupied.  His place of business is popular 
with all, and he is esteemed as a worthy and enterprising citizen.  
Mr. Boerner is a member of the Lutheran church, and of the Masonic 
order, and in politics is a republican.  He was married in 1855 to 
Henrietta, daughter of C. and Henrietta Lohman, of Wheeling.  To this 
union have been born eight children, two of whom died in early life.  
The survivors are Louisa S., Edward W., Charles F., Frank F., William 
A., and Ida C.  Mrs. Boerner is a member of the German Lutheran 
church and is a highly esteemed lady.


(Linda Fluharty)