Bovina and The American Revolution: Locals Who Fought for Independence Oct. 3

Written By The Mountain Eagle on 9/28/25 | 9/28/25

BOVINA — On Friday, October 3 at 5 pm, Bovina Town Historian Ray LaFever will reprise his talk about Revolutionary War veterans connected to Bovina. It will be held at the Brush Cemetery, next to the Bovina Public Library. The town can claim five Revolutionary War veterans – and possibly a sixth. Two of these patriots are buried in Brush Cemetery. Interesting facts: two of the five confirmed Bovina soldiers were prisoners of war. And three of these veterans all died in the same year – one just barely after coming to Bovina. Come on October 3 at 5 pm and learn more.

After the presentation, the Bovina Historical Society will provide cider and donuts (and maybe a Revolutionary War era treat) at a reception in the Bovina library. Copies of two of the pension applications from these veterans will be displayed.

A $5 donation to the Bovina Historical Society is requested in aid of work needed on the Bovina Museum. In case of heavy rain, we’ll meet inside the library.