Bedford County PA Archives Biographies.....Boor, Oliver P.     
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OLIVER P. BOOR, an extensive landholder of Cumberland 
Valley, Bedford County, Pa., and one of the leading citizens 
of the place, was born in this township, November 6, 1835, a 
son of Michael and Phoeba (Zembower) Boor.  He is of German 
ancestry, and comes of thrifty pioneer stock, his paternal 
grandfather, Martin Boor, having been an early settler of 
Cumberland Valley and an important factor in the early 
development of its agricultural and industrial resources.
  Michael Boor came with his parents to Cumberland Valley 
when a young lad, and from that time until his death was 
identified with its interests.  He was a strong advocate of 
the principles of the Democratic party, and for many years 
served his fellow-townsmen as Constable.  Both he and his 
wife were members of the Methodist Protestant church.  Of 
their children six are still living, as follows: Mrs. John 
Simons, of Cumberland Valley, Pa.; Mrs. Brice McCoy, of Cass 
County, Missouri; Oliver P., John R., and Henry M., all of 
Cumberland Valley; and William D., whose personal sketch may 
be found elsewhere in this volume.
  Oliver P. Boor acquired his early education in the 
district schools of the township, where since reaching 
manhood he has been prosperously engaged in agricultural 
pursuits.  To his first purchase of land he has added from 
time to time, until now he is the possessor of a valuable 
estate containing six hundred and forty-three acres.  A part 
of this was in its original wildness when he bought it, and 
required hard labor to clear and improve it.  By his 
indomitable energy and superior management he has been 
enabled to make his farm one of the most valuable in this 
locality, and has won a favorable and far-extended 
reputation for agricultural skill and business ability.  In 
politics he is a member of the Democratic ranks.  During one 
term he assisted in the improvement of the public highways 
as Road Supervisor.
  In June, 1865, Mr. Boor married Miss Rachel A. Sliger, 
daughter of the late George Sliger, of Cumberland Valley 
township.  She became the mother of six children, three of 
whom are now living, namely: Maud E., wife of William 
Elliott, of Cumberland Valley; Aurora, wife of T. H. Oster, 
also of Cumberland Valley; and Lettie V., who is at home.  
Mrs. Boor died on October 8, 1896, leaving many friends to 
mourn her loss.  Mr. Boor is an active member of the 
Methodist Protestant church, to which Mrs. Boor also 
belonged and in which he has served as steward.


Source: Bedford Biographical Review, 1899, Bedford Co., Pa