Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Boutcher, Enos W.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bensalem Township


ENOS W. BOUTCHER lumber-dealer and farmer, at Cornwall 
station, N. Y. Division P. R. R., Maud P. O., was forn in 
Bensalem township in 1817.  He is a son of Benjamin and 
Ellen (Vandergrift) Boutcher, natives of Bucks county, and 
of English and Dutch origin.  His father was a wheelwright 
and coachmaker.  His paternal and maternal ancestors were 
among the early settlers of Bensalem.  His parents reared 
seven children, four of whom are now living, two daughters 
and two sons.  Enos W. is the oldest son living at the 
present time.  He was brought up in the township of 
Bensalem, and very naturally learned the trade of his 
father, but before he had completed his apprenticeship his 
father died.  This was in 1835.  After the death of his 
father he completed his trade, and worked at the business 
for a period of six years.  He then bought a farm, which he 
has managed with success.  He is the owner of a farm at 
Cornwall station, and has sold many lots for building 
purposes.  He has also dealt largely in lumber and coal 
since 1873.  He was married to Eleanor, daughter of William 
B. and Christiana Vandegrift.  This union has been blessed 
with four children:  Frank, who died in the year 1884; 
Susannah, widow of George I. Duncan, deceased; Sarah, wife 
of T B. Simons; and Adaline, at home.  Mrs. Boutcher is a 
member of the Presbyterian church.  In politics Mr. Boutcher 
is a democrat.  He has held the office of constable and 
supervisor, was a school-director for nine years, and served 
three terms as assessor, and four as collector for Bensalem. 
 He takes an active interest in the schools, and has held 
various offices in school boards.