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James J. Bolton 1775–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1775

Birth Location: Montgomery, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 1836

Death Location: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

Father: James Bolton

Mother:

Spouse(s): Lucy Shaw

Children(s): Eliza Bolton, George Bolton, William Bolton, Lena Bolton, Martin Bolton, Henry Bolton, Nancy Bolton, Elizabeth Bolton, John Bolton

In 1775, James J. Bolton entered the world in Montgomery, Maryland, United States, born to James P Bolton And Lucy Abnea Shaw. James J. Bolton married Lucy Shaw, and had children including Eliza Bolton, Elizabeth Bolton, George Washington Bolton, Henry Harrison Bolton, John Bailey Bolton, Lena Bolton, Martin Bolton, Nancy Bolton, William Bolton. James J. Bolton passed away in 1836 in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1775, James J. Bolton entered the world in Montgomery, Maryland, United States, born to James P Bolton And Lucy Abnea Shaw.
  • James J. Bolton married Lucy Shaw, and had children including Eliza Bolton, Elizabeth Bolton, George Washington Bolton, Henry Harrison Bolton, John Bailey Bolton, Lena Bolton, Martin Bolton, Nancy Bolton, William Bolton.
  • James J. Bolton passed away in 1836 in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Bolton
1754–
Birth Location: Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Shaw
1781–1804
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Eliza Bolton
1815–1886
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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George Bolton
1819–1863
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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William Bolton
1826–1862
Birth Location: Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
WB
Lena Bolton
1831–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Martin Bolton
1829–1900
Birth Location: Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
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Henry Bolton
1822–1850
Birth Location: , Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
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Nancy Bolton
1810–1880
Birth Location: Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Bolton
1805–1834
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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John Bolton
1800–1883
Birth Location: Montgomery County, Maryland, USA
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James Bolton's Ancestors

Self
James Bolton
1775–1836
Birth Place: Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Parents
James P Bolton
1754–
Saint Johns Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Bolton's Descendants

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James (J.) Bolton (Abt. 1775–1836) m. Lucy Shaw (1781–1804)
  1. 1. Eliza Bolton 1815–1886
  2. 2. George (Washington) Bolton 1819–1863
  3. 3. William Bolton 1826–1862
  4. 4. Lena Bolton 1831–
  5. 5. Martin Bolton 1829–1900
  6. 6. Henry (Harrison) Bolton 1822–1850
  7. 7. Nancy Bolton 1810–1880 m. Alexander Hilton 1803–1880
    1. 1. Eliza HILTON 1845–1919
    2. 2. Perry (M.) HILTON 1836–
    3. 3. Malinda HILTON 1843–1914
    4. 4. Inda HILTON 1849–1850
    5. 5. Julia Hilton 1849–
    6. 6. Lucy (Ann) HILTON 1834–
  8. 8. Elizabeth Bolton 1805–1834 m. Allen Rouse 1800–1877
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Rouse 1830–1918 m. Carl Kripendorf 1814–1905
    2. 2. Alfred Rouse 1834–
    3. 3. George (W.) Rouse 1829–1879
    4. 4. David (Allen) Rouse 1823–1890
  9. 9. John (Bailey) Bolton 1800–1883 m. Catharine Roby 1802–1843
    1. 1. Josephine (Icefeeny) Bolton 1830–1890 m. John Hillerich 1829–1903
    2. 2. Catherine (Lewellen) Bolton 1831–1853
    3. 3. William (L) Bolton 1839–1862
    4. 4. Martha (Jane) Bolton 1825–1883 m. Thomas Deacon 1812–1891
    5. 5. Owen (Houston) Bolton 1841–1905 m. Ellmira Bolton 1845–1925
    6. 6. Lucinda Bolton 1822–1908
    7. 7. Thomas (Jefferson) Bolton 1833–1910 m. Jennie Bolton 1847–1945
    8. 8. John (Quincy) Bolton 1836–1923 m. Mary (E.) Bell 1838–1854
    9. 9. America (Francis) Bolton 1856–1931 m. George Davis 1850–1918 m. James Davis 1852–1941
      1. 1. James (F.) Davis 1877–1915
      2. 2. George (William) Davis 1887–1964 m. Alice Wright 1896–1973
        1. 1. George (Davis) Jr 1926–2002 m. Julia (F) Fortner 1924–
        2. 2. Hubert (E.) Davis 1915–1980 m. Vesta (Mae) Evans 1924–1988
        3. 3. Etheline Lovellette 1919–1991
        4. 4. Lucille Davis 1922–1923
        5. 5. Oscar (Donald) Davis 1929–2000
        6. 6. Daisy (Helen) Wheeler 1913–1991
        7. 7. Hazel Davis 1924–1997 m. Arthur (William) Hendrickson 1916–1993
      3. 3. Elizabeth (C) Davis 1878–1940
      4. 4. Robert (Lee) Davis 1875–1948 m. Irene Catherine 1877–1970 m. Reva Maddox 1877–1970
        1. 1. Edna Davis 1899–1918
        2. 2. Robert (Lee Davis) Jr 1901–1948 m. Gladys (Josephine) Purdue 1916– m. Ethel (Matilda) Trowbridge 1896–1952
        3. 3. Elsie (Cleveland) Davis 1903–1987 m. Nellie Powers 1907–
      5. 5. Daniel Davis 1892–
      6. 6. Lula (Mae) Davis 1878–1965 m. Samuel (J. Tilden) Neal 1875–1954
        1. 1. George (Ray) Neal 1906–1966
        2. 2. Zelma (Marie) Neal 1900–1926
        3. 3. Treamus (Tildon) Neal 1903–1930
        4. 4. Dorothy (Nell) Neal 1922–1942
        5. 5. James (Dudley) Neal 1912–1983
      7. 7. William Davis 1879–1963
      8. 8. Nora (B.) Davis 1874–

James Bolton's Timeline

14 Records

1775
Abt. 1775
Birth of James J. Bolton in Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Montgomery, Maryland, United States
1780
1780
Age 5
Birth of James J. Bolton in Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Montgomery, Maryland, United States
1780
1780
Age 5
Birth of James J. Bolton in Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
1800
1800
Age 25
James J. Bolton resided here in District 1, Montgomery, Maryland
District 1, Montgomery, Maryland
1805
06 Jul 1805
Age 30
James J. Bolton was married in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1806
04 Jul 1806
Age 31
James J. Bolton was married in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 35
James J. Bolton resided here in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 35
James J. Bolton resided here
None
1820
1820
Age 45
James J. Bolton resided here in Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
James J. Bolton resided here in Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1836
1836
Age 61
Death of James J. Bolton in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
James J. Bolton resided here in Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
Death of James J. Bolton in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 75
Death of James J. Bolton in Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Montgomery, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1775
    Event Place: Montgomery, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1805
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 04 Jul 1806
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: District 1, Montgomery, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Maryland; Series: M32; Roll: 11; Page: 240; Image: 172; Family History Library Film: 193664
    [2] Western Maryland History
    [3] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: District 1, Montgomery, Maryland; Roll: 11; Page: 240; Image: 172; Family History Library Film: 193664

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: 5; Page: 345; Image: Kym252_5-0175; FHL Roll: 0181350

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: 5; Page: 345; Image: 0181350; Family History Library Film: 00180

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Shepherdsville, Bullitt, Kentucky; Page: 192; NARA Roll: M33_18; Image: 108
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Madison, Kentucky; Page: 162; NARA Roll: M33_25; Image: 95

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 34; Page: 115; Family History Library Film: 0007813

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: 105; Page: 467; Family History Library Film: 0007823
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bullitt, Kentucky; Roll: 105; Page: 467; Image: 959; Family History Library Film: 0007823

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, United States
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