Dr. Jacob Allen Bonebrake
1852 - 1938 (86 years)-
Name Jacob Allen Bonebrake Prefix Dr. Birth 21 Jan 1852 Marion County, IA 
Gender Male Death 31 Dec 1938 Goldendale, Klickitat, WA Burial Goldendale, Klickitat, WA - Findagrave.com
Dr Jacob Allen Bonebrake
(Ref photos of Jacob and his shared headstone attached to thiswebsite. Inscription reads, "BONEBRAKE Letitia A. 1867-1938 Dr. Allen1852-1938.)
Birth: Jan. 21, 1852
Marion County
Iowa, USA
Death: Dec. 31, 1938
Goldendale
Klickitat County
Washington, USA
From "An Illustrated History of Klickitat, Yakima and KittitasCounties," Interstate Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1904:
"ALLEN BONEBRAKE, M.D. The fact that he whose name stands at thebeginning of this biography is now serving his fourth full term asmayor of the city of Goldendale is in itself prima facie evidence ofthe substantial position to which he has attained and plainlyindicative of the high regard in which he is held by those who knowhim best. As one of the city's pioneers, as a man who has taken anactive part in the upbuilding of his county and as a successful workerin his chosen profession, Dr. Bonebrake is deserving of a place on theroll of Klickitat's history makers. Marion county, Iowa, is hisbirthplace, and January 21, 1852, the date of his birth. His father,Rev. William F. Bonebrake, an Ohioan, born in 1814, was a minister ofthe United Brethren church for over forty years. He came to Marioncounty, Iowa, from Illinois in I843, living there until the spring of1862, when he crossed the Plains, by ox team, to Roseburg, Oregon.Four years later he returned to Iowa, but again, three yearsafterward, recrossed the Plains to Oregon, this time settling in Cooscounty. He traveled throughout the state in his professional capacityuntil 1887, then came to Goldendale However, he survived only sixmonths after coming to Washington, his death occurring in 1887, also.Mrs. Bonebrake was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1816. Her parentsmoved to Ohio when she was a child and there she was educated and,when twenty-two years old, was married. Both she and her husband wereof German descent.
Our subject received his early schooling in Iowa, being ten years oldwhen he made the long, dangerous journey overland to Oregon, and hislatter education in Oregon. Until he was eighteen years old, heremained at home, but not liking the migratory life rendered necessaryby his father's calling, he then sought his fortunes alone. In thefall of 1870, he settled upon a quarter section in Coos county and fortwelve years was engaged in farming and stock raising. During thistime he began the study of pathology and subsequently entered theoffice of Dr. Tower, of Marshfield, Oregon, with whom he remained twoyears. He then matriculated at Willamette University, by which he wasgraduated three years later, in the class of 1883, with the degree ofM.D. Shortly afterward he located in Dayton, Washington; where hepracticed a year. Dr. Bonebrake opened his office in the town ofGoldendale March 29, 1884, since which date he has resided in thecity, winning success in all that he has undertaken.
On June 3, 1885, a year after his arrival in the city, he married MissLetitia Flanary, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green (Chamberlain)Flanary. Mr. Flanary was a native of Missouri, born in 1829, whocrossed the Plains by ox team to Oregon in 1852, being among theearliest Oregon pioneers. He was engaged in farming in Yamhill countyuntil 1879, when he settled eight miles east of Goldendale. He broughthis family to Goldendale in 1884, and there passed away in 1899. Mrs.Flanary also died in 1899. Mr. Flanary was of English and Irish andMrs. Flanary of English descent. Mrs. Bonebrake was born in Yamhillcounty, Oregon, March 22, 1867. She received her education in theschools of Goldendale and at the time of her marriage was eighteenyears of age. Her eldest brother, William P. Flanary, is aphotographer in the city; another brother, Jasper G., resides atJuliaetta, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Sonora Hess, lives in the Abtanumvalley; and the other sister, Mrs. Susie Shearer, also lives in Yakimacounty. Mr. and Mrs. Bonebrake have reared a family of three children,all born in Goldendale. Holt, the eldest, was born April 17, 1887, andwas recently stricken down in the flower of his youth; Allen Crede,the next oldest, was born January 12, 1893, and Adria, the onlydaughter, was born February 27, 1896. Dr. Bonebrake is connected withfive fraternal orders, in all of which he is prominent: The Masons,Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, A. 0. U. W., and the Order ofWashington. Mrs. Bonebrake is a member of the Christian church. Inpolitics, the Doctor is a Republican. Besides serving Goldendale asmayor so many years with honor to himself and profit to the city, heis city health officer, and for a number of years has been a member ofthe school board, being its president at this time. Of all his publicservice nothing but words of praise and commendation are spoken bythose whom he has served. His property interests are substantial,including a fine city home and an undivided fifth share in fourhundred acres of farming land. Dr. Bonebrake is truly one of therepresentative citizens of both city and county, highly esteemed byhis fellow men and fellow practitioners."
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Parents:
William Frederick Bonebrake (1814 - 1887)
Frances Mellinger Bonebrake (1815 - 1890)
Spouse:
Letitia Ann Flanary Bonebrake (1867 - 1938)*
Children:
Holt Bonebrake (1887 - 1904)*
Adria Nella Bonebrake Sleeper (1895 - 1984)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
IOOF Mountain View Cemetery
Goldendale
Klickitat County
Washington, USA
Created by: Dave Davidson
Record added: Jun 10, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 38164422
Person ID I31778 Drollinger Genealogy Last Modified 3 Sep 2017
Father Rev William Frederick Bonebrake, b. 25 Sep 1814, Preble County, OH d. 5 Nov 1887, Goldendale, Klickitat, WA (Age 73 years) Mother Frances Mellinger, b. 16 Apr 1815, PA d. 12 Jan 1890, Goldendale, Klickitat, WA (Age 74 years) Family ID F11536 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Letitia Ann Flanary, b. 22 Mar 1867, Forest Grove, Washington, OR d. 27 Mar 1938, Portland, Multnomah, OR (Age 71 years) Children 1. Holt Bonebrake, b. 17 Apr 1887, Goldendale, Klickitat, WA d. 11 Jun 1904, Coos County, OR (Age 17 years)2. Allen Crede Bonebrake, b. 12 Jan 1893 3. Adria Nella Bonebrake, b. 27 Feb 1895, Goldendale, Klickitat, WA d. 23 Oct 1984, Seattle, King, WA (Age 89 years)Family ID F11537 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Mar 2016
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Event Map 
Birth - 21 Jan 1852 - Marion County, IA 
Death - 31 Dec 1938 - Goldendale, Klickitat, WA Burial - - Goldendale, Klickitat, WA = Link to Google Earth
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Photos 
The Goldendale Sentinel, January 5, 1939
Documents 
The Oregonian, Portland OR, 17 Dec 1904
Headstones 
IOOF Mountain View Cemetery
Goldendale, Klickitat, WA
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Notes - "ALLEN BONEBRAKE, M.D. The fact that he whose name stands at the beginning of this biography is now serving his fourth full term as mayor of the city of Goldendale is in itself prima facie evidence of the substantial position to which he has attained and plainly indicative of the high regard in which he is held by those who know him best. As one of the city's pioneers, as a man who has taken an active part in the upbuilding of his county and as a successful worker in his chosen profession, Dr. Bonebrake is deserving of a place on the roll of Klickitat's history makers. Marion county, Iowa, is his birthplace, and January 21, 1852, the date of his birth. His father, Rev. William F. Bonebrake, an Ohioan, born in 1814, was a minister of the United Brethren church for over forty years. He came to Marion county, Iowa, from Illinois in 1843, living there until the spring of 1862, when he crossed the Plains, by ox team, to Roseburg, Oregon. Four years later he returned to Iowa, but again, three years afterward, recrossed the Plains to Oregon, this time settling in Coos county. He traveled throughout the state in his professional capacity until 1887, then came to Goldendale However, he survived only six months after coming to Washington, his death occurring in 1887, also. Mrs. Bonebrake was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1816. Her parents moved to Ohio when she was a child and there she was educated and, when twenty-two years old, was married. Both she and her husband were of German descent.
Our subject received his early schooling in Iowa, being ten years old when he made the long, dangerous journey overland to Oregon, and his latter education in Oregon. Until he was eighteen years old, here mained at home, but not liking the migratory life rendered necessary by his father's calling, he then sought his fortunes alone. In the fall of 1870, he settled upon a quarter section in Coos county and for twelve years was engaged in farming and stock raising. During this time he began the study of pathology and subsequently entered the office of Dr. Tower, of Marshfield, Oregon, with whom he remained two years. He then matriculated at Willamette University, by which he was graduated three years later, in the class of 1883, with the degree of M.D. Shortly afterward he located in Dayton, Washington; where he practiced a year. Dr. Bonebrake opened his office in the town of Goldendale March 29, 1884, since which date he has resided in the city, winning success in all that he has undertaken.
On June 3, 1885, a year after his arrival in the city, he married Miss Letitia Flanary, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Green (Chamberlain) Flanary. Mr. Flanary was a native of Missouri, born in 1829, who crossed the Plains by ox team to Oregon in 1852, being among the earliest Oregon pioneers. He was engaged in farming in Yamhill county until 1879, when he settled eight miles east of Goldendale. He brought his family to Goldendale in 1884, and there passed away in 1899. Mrs.Flanary also died in 1899. Mr. Flanary was of English and Irish and Mrs. Flanary of English descent. Mrs. Bonebrake was born in Yamhill county, Oregon, March 22, 1867. She received her education in the schools of Goldendale and at the time of her marriage was eighteen years of age. Her eldest brother, William P. Flanary, is a photographer in the city; another brother, Jasper G., resides at Juliaetta, Idaho; one sister, Mrs. Sonora Hess, lives in the Abtanum valley; and the other sister, Mrs. Susie Shearer, also lives in Yakima county. Mr. and Mrs. Bonebrake have reared a family of three children, all born in Goldendale. Holt, the eldest, was born April 17, 1887, and was recently stricken down in the flower of his youth; Allen Crede, the next oldest, was born January 12, 1893, and Adria, the only daughter, was born February 27, 1896. Dr. Bonebrake is connected with five fraternal orders, in all of which he is prominent: The Masons, Odd Fellows, Woodmen of the World, A. 0. U. W., and the Order of Washington. Mrs. Bonebrake is a member of the Christian church. In politics, the Doctor is a Republican. Besides serving Goldendale as mayor so many years with honor to himself and profit to the city, he is city health officer, and for a number of years has been a member of the school board, being its president at this time. Of all his public service nothing but words of praise and commendation are spoken by those whom he has served. His property interests are substantial, including a fine city home and an undivided fifth share in four hundred acres of farming land. Dr. Bonebrake is truly one of the representative citizens of both city and county, highly esteemed by his fellow men and fellow practitioners."
- "ALLEN BONEBRAKE, M.D. The fact that he whose name stands at the beginning of this biography is now serving his fourth full term as mayor of the city of Goldendale is in itself prima facie evidence of the substantial position to which he has attained and plainly indicative of the high regard in which he is held by those who know him best. As one of the city's pioneers, as a man who has taken an active part in the upbuilding of his county and as a successful worker in his chosen profession, Dr. Bonebrake is deserving of a place on the roll of Klickitat's history makers. Marion county, Iowa, is his birthplace, and January 21, 1852, the date of his birth. His father, Rev. William F. Bonebrake, an Ohioan, born in 1814, was a minister of the United Brethren church for over forty years. He came to Marion county, Iowa, from Illinois in 1843, living there until the spring of 1862, when he crossed the Plains, by ox team, to Roseburg, Oregon. Four years later he returned to Iowa, but again, three years afterward, recrossed the Plains to Oregon, this time settling in Coos county. He traveled throughout the state in his professional capacity until 1887, then came to Goldendale However, he survived only six months after coming to Washington, his death occurring in 1887, also. Mrs. Bonebrake was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1816. Her parents moved to Ohio when she was a child and there she was educated and, when twenty-two years old, was married. Both she and her husband were of German descent.