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Edith Bolling 1872–1961

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith Bolling in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Oct 1872 · Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia
Died 28 Dec 1961 · Washington, District of Columbia
Father William Holcombe Bolling
Mother Sally Spiers White
Spouse Norman Galt
Siblings Anne Lee Bolling, Bertha Bolling, Charles Rodefer Bolling, Dora Bowling, Geraldine Bolling, Gertrude Bolling, John Randolph Bolling, Julian Brandon Bolling, Mollie Bowling, Richard Wilmer Bolling Sr, Rolfe Emerson Bolling, William Archibald Bolling

Researchers connected through Edith Bolling 1872–1961

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Immediate Family

Biography

Edith Bolling was born in 1872 in Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, the child of william holcombe bolling and sally spiers white. In 1880, Edith Bolling resided in Wythe, Virginia. Edith Bolling married norman galt, thomas woodrow wilson. Edith Bolling passed away in 1961 in Washington, District of Columbia.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1872
Birth of Edith Bolling in Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia
Birth
1880
Edith Bolling resided here in Wythe, Virginia
Residence
1961
Death of Edith Bolling in Washington, District of Columbia
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Bolling

This ancestor line traces from Osborne, Chesterfield, Virginia (1708) to Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia (1872) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edith Bolling (1872–1961) was born in Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia and died in Washington, District of Columbia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edith Bolling's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Edith Bolling PTP
1872–1961
Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia
Parents
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Grandparents
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Edith Bolling's Descendants

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Edith Bolling PTP 1872–1961 m. Thomas Woodrow Wilson PTP 1856–1924