Who was Robert Bolton?

Robert Bolton (1706–1787) was born in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Bolton 1706–1787

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1706 · Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, United States

Died 3 Sep 1787 · Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Father John Bolton

Mother Francis Spencer Dunlap

Spouse Mary Hubbard

Children Thomas Bolton

Siblings Elizabeth Bolton, John Bolton, Richard Bolton, Samuel Bolton

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Bolton

Francis Spencer Dunlap

Spouse(s)

Mary Hubbard

Children

Thomas Bolton

Biography

In 1706, Robert Bolton entered the world in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, United States, born to john bolton and francis spencer dunlap. Robert Bolton married mary hubbard, and had children including thomas bolton. Robert Bolton passed away in 1787 in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1706

Birth of Robert Bolton in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, United States

Birth

1787

Death of Robert Bolton in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Bolton

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Warwickshire, England (1550) to Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA (1706) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Bolton (1706–1787) was born in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Franklin, Virginia, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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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