Obituary

Died in Fairfield, Iowa, on Monday, 12^th inst., at 1 o’clock p.m., at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. James Fegan, Theodore F. Boggs, member of Company E, 2^nd Regiment Iowa Infantry, aged 23 years.

Mr. Boggs was for several years a resident of Burlington, and by occupation an Engineer.  In August 1860, he came to Fairfield and was subsequently employed as Engineer at Reed’s Mill, where he remained until the breaking out of the rebellion.  When in April last, the President of the United States issued his call for 75,000 volunteers, Mr. Boggs quit his peaceful occupation and enlisted in the service of his country.  He was present at the battle of Fort Donelson and engaged in the action at Pittsburgh Landing, at which place he received a severe wound, which was the cause of his death.  He was a good soldier and a true patriot, and his many excellent social qualities endeared him to his companions in arms.  He has given his live to his country.  W. S. M.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 17, 1862, p. 2