He taught in public schools of that county from 1874 to 1879. Boen acted as justice of the peace from 1875 to 1900. In 1880, he was elected county commissioner and was a register of deeds from 1888 to 1892.
Boen worked in public education (teaching) from 1874 to 1879. He served as a justice of the peace from 1875 to 1900. In 1880, he was elected county commissioner and held the position of register of deeds from 1888 to 1892.