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Ray Edward Bolton 1888–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Nov 1888

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 07 Oct 1958

Death Location: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Charles Bolton

Mother: Mary Braman

Spouse(s): Florence MacKay

Children(s): Douglas Bolton

In 1888, Ray Edward Bolton entered the world in Michigan, born to Charles J Bolton And Mary J Braman. In 1900, Ray Edward Bolton resided in Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA. In 1930, Ray Edward Bolton resided in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA. Ray Edward Bolton married Florence Freda Winifred Mackay, and had children including Betty Bolton, Douglas Ray Bolton. Ray Edward Bolton passed away in 1958 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Ray Edward Bolton entered the world in Michigan, born to Charles J Bolton And Mary J Braman.
  • In 1900, Ray Edward Bolton resided in Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1930, Ray Edward Bolton resided in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.
  • Ray Edward Bolton married Florence Freda Winifred Mackay, and had children including Betty Bolton, Douglas Ray Bolton.
  • Ray Edward Bolton passed away in 1958 in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Bolton
1836–
Birth Location: New York
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Mary Braman
1846–1928
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Florence MacKay
1894–
Birth Location: England
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Children(s)

Douglas Bolton
1920–2005
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ray Bolton's Ancestors

Self
Ray Bolton
1888–1958
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Charles J Bolton
1836–
New York
Mary (J) Braman
1846–1928
New York
Grandparents
George Bolton
1788–
Lucy
1789–
Bradley Braman
1808–1893
Tolland County, Connecticut, USA
Rhoda Barrows
1808–1847
Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Braman
1785–1870
Mary Park
1785–
William Barrows
1765–1814
Elizabeth Jacob
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jabez Barrows
1737–1811
Martha Stowe
1745–1825

Ray Bolton's Descendants

1.
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Ray (Edward) Bolton (25 Nov 1888–07 Oct 1958) m. Florence ((Freda) Winifred) MacKay (Abt. 1894–)
  1. 1. Douglas (Ray) Bolton 1920–2005

Ray Bolton's Timeline

8 Records

1888
25 Nov 1888
Birth of Ray Edward Bolton in Michigan
Michigan
1900
1900
Age 12
Ray Edward Bolton resided here in Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Ray Edward Bolton resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Ray Edward Bolton resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Ray Edward Bolton resided here in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Ray Edward Bolton resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1958
04 Oct 1958
Age 70
Death of Ray Edward Bolton
None
1958
07 Oct 1958
Age 70
Burial of Ray Edward Bolton in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1888
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 2340739
    [4] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1995; Certificate Range: 037310 - 039999
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 86-37

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Rapids Ward 12, Kent, Michigan; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1240723

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 2340739

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 86-37

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01898; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 86-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Oct 1958
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 07 Oct 1958
    Event Place: Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
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