Submitted by Emily O'neal
Rome News Tribune Oct. 18, 1916

Death of L.J. Boggs

Mr. L. J. Boggs, aged 60 years, died Monday evening at 6 p.m. at his home in Texas Valley after a long illness. Surviving him are his wife and two daughters and three sons who are: Mrs. Minnie Dawson, Miss Emmie Lee Boggs, George, Walter and Horace Boggs, all of this county. The funeral will be at Sand Springs this afternoon at 2 o'clock. (note:died Oct. 17)