Married Geo. W. Woodard 22 Oct 1875.
His mother died the day after he was born. He lived 12 days. Gravemarker lists name a s B. F. Donalds
Enlisted with Company M of the 8th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry when 15
years of age. He was attached to the 15th army Corps, a unit of which
captured Jeff Davis. He served in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia under
general Wilson. He was known as "Coon" Boon. He never married.