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Letter: Wants information on naming of Bomar Heights Wants information on Bowmar/Bomer/Bomar families To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I am Lynn Martin, daughter of Donald Bomar (son of Omar Bomar) and Dawn G. Campbell, (daughter of Arthel Campbell born in Grand Rivers Kentucky). I am researching both the Bomar and Campbell family histories. I live in Lockland, Ohio (a village outside of Cincinnati), am mother of two, grandmother of 9 beautiful children and family historian. Omar Bomar's father was Logan Bomar of Columbia, Kentucky, based on his death record and married to Rose? I'm particularly interested in this generation. From what I can understand, though my research, the Bowmar/Bomer/Bomar family has a long history in Adair County starting with Benjamin Bowmar, born in Virginia to Robert and Mary Bomar. He became the first sheriff of Columbia in 1801, owned property at Russells Creek and Howards Creek, paid taxes on it in July 1802. Benjamin died July 25, 1858 at the age of 83 from falling off a shed and I would assume he acquired slaves after 1801 as none was listed on the 1802 Adair County Tax List. I also assume Celestia was his daughter and would have inherited his slaves, my ancestors, as the 1860 Adair County Census shows her with some wealth. My father, Donald Bomar died November 1972 and Omar Bomar, his father died in the 1940's both in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the 1990's I attempted to contact Irvin Bomar, a resident of Columbia and Omar's brother, for information but he was ill and I've no further contact with him. With the exception of my research, I know little of my father's family. Well that is my story, I looking for my family. Any information your readers can provide regarding the Bomar family, slavery in Adair County and the connection of Bomar Heights, would be helpful. I am looking forward to the story, I know a small town can produce, I live in one too. Thanks to everyone who responds. s/Lynn Martin Lockland, OH This story was posted on 2009-02-19 00:39:04
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