1901 census his parents Thomas and Mina were living in an apartment at 8 Eccles Street, Dublin. Thomas Boomer was a butcher.
1901 Jul/Sep . Born Dublin
1911 census, Mina Boomer was a widow, living with her 9 year old son John, at 6, Hutton's Lane, Dublin
1920 Mar 25. Died in Dublin. Son of Thomas Boomer and Mina Boomer
Buried Glasnevin. In August 2010, his grave was unmarked.