From The Settlement of Prince Edward County by Nick and Helma Mika. Transcribed here by Linda Herman

Pioneers of Prince Edward County 
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

LT-COL THOMAS JOSHUA PELTON BOG

Veteran of the War of 1812.

Thomas J.P. Bog was the son of a Scottish Captain who served in the British Royal Artillery, and was on active duty in Canada during the War of 1812.

Thomas J.P. Bog came to Picton, in 1842. He apparently had inherited his father's fascination with military matters, and at one time was considered the final authority on such matters in Prince Edward County. In 1862 he organized a Company of Volunteers in Picton. Thomas J.P. commanded this Company, and the following year rose to the rank of Major. Later, Major Bog became Lieut.-Colonel of the 16th or Prince Edward Battalion and commanded the regiment for nine years.

In the Fenian Raid in 1865, members of the Prince Edward Battalion, under the command of Major Bog, were stationed on the frontier at Hemmingford for two months. At the close of his service there, Major Bog received from the inhabitants an address attesting to the exemplary conduct of his men.

In 1872, Lieut.-Colonel Bog was appointed Deputy Registrar of the County, and from 1873-1876, held full responsibility for the office.

Colonel Bog married Adelaid Hubbs and they raised two boys, Edward A. and William A. Edward became manager of the Standard Bank in Picton, and William was an accountant in the head office of the Bank of Montreal. Colonel Bog was secretary-treasure of the Prince Edward County Agricultural Society and secretary and treasurer of the Picton High School, serving in each capacity for twenty-three years. He was also director and treasurer of the Glenwood Cemetery company, and church warden of St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Picton.