Amos R. Boughter

Amos R. Boughter was an American politician who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 15th district from 1861 to 1863.

Biography Boughter was born on March 4, 1824, in Boiling Springs before moving to Lebanon at a young age. He worked as a captain on a ship on the Union Canal before studying law under General John Weidman, being admitted to the Lebanon County bar in 1851. He served as the captain of Company K.

After being mustered out of service he chose to return to his law practice instead of returning to politics. Boughter died of a heart attack on March 2, 1879, at the age of 53, and is buried at the Mount Lebanon Cemetery.

Personal life Boughter was married to Amelia Née Rauguel and had three sons, John, Edward and Francis, and a daughter, Katherine. Boughter was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge No. 121 and was an Ancient York Mason of lodge No. 226.