John W. Boren, harness-maker, was born in this county, Aug. 2, 1842, and is the son of Absalom and Lucinda (Grimes) Boren, who settled in Montezuma tp., in 1836, where they still reside. He was married in 1872 to Miss Mary Smith, a native of this county. He first established himself in business on the northwest corner of the square, and in 1876 settled in his present location. He carries a stock of $1,500, and has a good trade. Is Justice of the Peace, having filled that office 4 years, and is a member of the Christian Church.

Source: History of Pike County by Charles M. CHapman 1880