Daughter Bolton1

d. 13 September 1747
Daughter Bolton|d. 13 Sep 1747|p13.htm#i7517|Nathaniel Bolton|b. 5 May 1706\nd. 8 Aug 1770|p17.htm#i6284|Deborah Washburn|b. 1 Jun 1712\nd. 26 Mar 1759|p104.htm#i6285|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|Israel Washburn|b. 24 Feb 1683|p104.htm#i6331|Waitstil Sumner||p97.htm#i6604|
Relationship 1st cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Nathaniel Bolton1 b. 5 May 1706, d. 8 Aug 1770
Mother* Deborah Washburn1 b. 1 Jun 1712, d. 26 Mar 1759
Birth*Daughter Bolton was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1 
Death*13 September 1747He died on 13 September 1747 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The Alden record noted that she was a daughter of Nathaniel.1 

Citations

  1. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.4: citing a private record; from a record of deaths kept from 1766 to 1820 by Oliver Alden, and from 1820 to 1846 by his son, Caleb Alden, and grandson, Cromwell Alden, or members of the family, now in the possession of the Bridgewater Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Daughter Bolton1

d. 17 September 1747
Daughter Bolton|d. 17 Sep 1747|p13.htm#i7518|Nathaniel Bolton|b. 5 May 1706\nd. 8 Aug 1770|p17.htm#i6284|Deborah Washburn|b. 1 Jun 1712\nd. 26 Mar 1759|p104.htm#i6285|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|Israel Washburn|b. 24 Feb 1683|p104.htm#i6331|Waitstil Sumner||p97.htm#i6604|
Relationship 1st cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Nathaniel Bolton1 b. 5 May 1706, d. 8 Aug 1770
Mother* Deborah Washburn1 b. 1 Jun 1712, d. 26 Mar 1759
Birth*Daughter Bolton was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1 
Death*17 September 1747He died on 17 September 1747 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The Alden record noted that she was a daughter of Nathaniel.1 

Citations

  1. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.4: citing a private record; from a record of deaths kept from 1766 to 1820 by Oliver Alden, and from 1820 to 1846 by his son, Caleb Alden, and grandson, Cromwell Alden, or members of the family, now in the possession of the Bridgewater Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

David Bolton1

b. 2 March 1791, d. 1 April 1849
David Bolton|b. 2 Mar 1791\nd. 1 Apr 1849|p13.htm#i3013|William Bolton|b. 14 Oct 1771|p19.htm#i3007|Sally Farnsworth|b. 1769|p34.htm#i3012|William Bolton Jr.|b. 21 Jan 1743/44\nd. 7 May 1780|p19.htm#i2948|Abigail Sheldon|b. 15 Mar 1743/44\nd. 7 Mar 1792|p91.htm#i2949|Ebenezer Farnsworth|b. 1739|p34.htm#i6644|Sarah Nichols||p76.htm#i6645|
Relationship 3rd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* William Bolton1 b. 14 Oct 1771
Mother* Sally Farnsworth1 b. 1769
Birth*2 March 1791David Bolton was born on 2 March 1791 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and the birth was recorded in Shirley, Massachusetts.1,2,3 
Marriage*1811He married Phebe Kemp, daughter of Benjamin Kemp and Abigail Smith, in 1811 in Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3 
Relocation*1816David and Phebe Bolton moved in 1816 to Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.3 
(Son-in-law) InheritanceBenjamin Kemp left his property to his daughter, Phebe Bolton, Phebe Elvira Bolton and Sally L. Bolton and her children, as shown by a deed at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.3 
Death*1 April 1849He died on 1 April 1849 at age 58.3 

Family

 Phebe Kemp d. 17 Jan 1860
Children 1.Phebe Elvira Bolton3 b. 18 Mar 1812
 2.Alonzo David Bolton3 b. 7 Apr 1813
 3.Sally L. Bolton3 b. 14 Jan 1816

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  3. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fifth Generation, pages 10-17. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

David Bolton

b. circa 1764
David Bolton|b. c 1764|p13.htm#i7023|Jonathan Bolton|b. 1 Jul 1738\nd. b 1810|p15.htm#i6994|Thankful Borden||p20.htm#i6996|Jonathan Sprague Jr.|b. 13 Mar 1720|p96.htm#i7380|Susanna Bolton|b. 12 Jan 1710/11|p18.htm#i6292|||||||
Relationship 2nd cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship 3rd great-grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Jonathan Bolton b. 1 Jul 1738, d. b 1810
Mother* Thankful Borden
Birth*circa 1764David Bolton was born circa 1764. 
(Son) Census 17901790David Bolton and Thomas Bolton was likely enumerated on the 1790 census in the household of his father Jonathan Bolton in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The household consisted of 3 males aged 16 and over, 2 males under the age of 16 and 1 female. Son John had his own household on neighboring land in 1790, so it is suspected that Jonathan and his sons David and Thomas were the 3 older males, that their wife and mother Thankful was the female and that the 2 younger males were as yet unidentified children of the couple.1,2 
Marriage Intention24 May 1795An intention of marriage for David Bolton and Zilpah Snow of Raynham was recorded on 24 May 1795 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.3 
Marriage*He married Zilpah Snow, daughter of Ebenezer Snow Jr. and Elizabeth Hooper.4 
Census 1800*David Bolton appeared on the 1800 census as the Head of Household in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. David and Zilpah would have been married about 5 years in 1800, and were both noted in the age category of 26 thru 44. Their household had two children: 1 male under 10 and 1 female under 10 who were probably their children and have not yet been fully identified.5 
(Neighbor) Land Transfer4 November 1805John Bolton, a yeoman of Freetown, and and his wife, Tryphena, signed a deed agreement on 4 November 1805 to sell land in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, to Calvin Reynolds, a yeoman of Freetown, for the sum of $200. The deed was dated and signed on 4 November 1805, and recorded on 16 Dec 1805. It described the tract or parcel of land situated in Freetown, bounded as follows: Westerly on land of Peregrine White, Northerly on land of David Bolton, Easterly on land of Francis Pigsley and Southerly on the highway. Beginning at White's southerly corner by the highway, and then north seventy-one rods, then left sixteen degrees and a half, north seventy-four rods then south on Pigsley's line fifty-seven rods and four links to the highway then on the highway to the bounds first mentioned and being one-half of that lot of land that Bethuel Borden sold to Jonathan Bolton and John Bolton containing twenty acres be it the same more or less. The deed was signed by John Bolton and the mark of his wife Tryphena Bolton. Witnesses were Jonathan Bolton and Taber Ashley and John Bolton acknowledged, using the name Jonathan Bolton Jr., that he had signed as a free act and deed.6 
(Witness) Land Transfer31 October 1806Jonathan Bolton, a yeoman of Freetown, and his wife Thankful Bolton signed a deed agreement on 31 October 1806 to sell land in Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, to Thomas White, a yeoman of Dartmouth, for the sum of $200. The deed was dated and signed on 31 October 1806, and recorded on 1 Nov 1806. It described the tract or parcel of land situated in Freetown, bounded as follows: Containing twenty-six acres ___________ and bounded Northerly by land belonging to Augustus Chase, Easterly and Southerly by Calvin Reynolds' land, Westerly by Peregrine White's land and is the one-half of that lot of land, taken off at the North end, which he, Jonathan Bolton, and his son, John Bolton, bought from Bethuel Borden. It was signed with the marks of Jonathan Bolton and Thankful Bolton, with Thomas Bolton and David Bolton as witnesses.7 

Family

 Zilpah Snow b. c 1763
Marriage Intention24 May 1795An intention of marriage for David Bolton and Zilpah Snow of Raynham was recorded on 24 May 1795 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.3 
Marriage*He married Zilpah Snow, daughter of Ebenezer Snow Jr. and Elizabeth Hooper.4 
Children 1.John Bolton+; He was probably the son of one of the sons of Jonathan Bolton and Thankful Borden, and at this point in our research, David appears the most likely. Not much has been learned yet about David and Zilpah Bolton, but since we already placed one "stray son John" with David's brother John, we've placed this "son" with David and Zilpah
 2.Daughter Bolton
 3.Child Bolton8 d. 8 Aug 1801

Citations

  1. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, 1790 Freetown, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: M637_4; Image: 0255; Household of Jonathan Bolton; viewed at www. ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Federal Census.
  2. [S602] U.S. Federal Government, compiler, Heads of Families at the first Census of the United States taken in the Year 1790 in Massachusetts (Baltimore, Maryland: reprinted 1966, 1973, 1992, 1998 by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1908 by Government Printing Office, Washington DC), Freetown, page 46, column 3. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts 1790 Heads of Families.
  3. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  4. [S416] The Alden Kindred Database, online at www.alden.org. The Alden Organization states that "the Alden Kindred Database is incomplete. It is not yet a complete listing of all Alden descendants; nor of all members of the Kindred. It contains information taken from various sources including Alden Kindred lineage papers, Mayflower Five Generations Project research, published genealogies, and other databases, not all of which has been fully documented." Nevertheless, some information obtained from the Alden Kindred Database has been included in this collection with the knowledge that, even if not accurate, may provide valuable clues. Information provided, unless additional proof has been offered, has not yet been verified and cannot be guaranteed. Hereinafter cited as Alden Kindred Database.
  5. [S164] 1800 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, 1800, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Household of David Bolton; Roll 16; Page:57; Image: 67; Family History Library Film: 205617; viewed at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as 1800 US Federal Census.
  6. [S597] Bristol County (Mass.) deed records, v. 1-556, (1686-1900 and 1686-1956) index -, 1686-1956. Microreproduction of original records in the registrar's office, Taunton, Massachusetts. Includes index: volume 85, page 443; on microfilm volumes 84-85 for 1804-1806, Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Bristol County, Massachusetts Deeds: Taunton Registry (1686-1900).
  7. [S597] Bristol County, Massachusetts Deeds: Taunton Registry (1686-1900): volume 86, page 501; on microfilm volumes 86-87 for 1806-1807.
  8. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.4: citing a private record; from a record of deaths kept from 1766 to 1820 by Oliver Alden, and from 1820 to 1846 by his son, Caleb Alden, and grandson, Cromwell Alden, or members of the family, now in the possession of the Bridgewater Public Library.

Deliverance Bolton1

b. 27 February 1781
Deliverance Bolton|b. 27 Feb 1781|p13.htm#i6382|Joseph Bolton Jr.|b. 1744\nd. 18 Jul 1832|p16.htm#i6325|Mary Bolton|b. 6 May 1752|p16.htm#i6326|Joseph Bolton|b. 27 Jul 1704\nd. 12 Mar 1751|p15.htm#i6282|Deliverance Washburn|b. 1706\nd. 28 May 1755|p104.htm#i6283|John Bolton|b. 1729/30\nd. 9 Jul 1762|p15.htm#i6302|Elizabeth Hayward|b. c 1726\nd. 10 Nov 1801|p42.htm#i6303|
Relationship Niece of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship 2nd great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Descendants of John Bolton and Zilpah Peirce
Father* Joseph Bolton Jr.1 b. 1744, d. 18 Jul 1832
Mother* Mary Bolton1 b. 6 May 1752
Birth*27 February 1781Deliverance Bolton was born on 27 February 1781 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,2 
(Daughter) Census 1790It is not known which of their children were enumerated on the 1790 census in the household of their parents, Joseph and Mary (Bolton) Bolton in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Joseph and Mary would have been married about 17 years in 1790 and at least 8 of their 9 children, five sons and three daughters, had been born by that year. Until we learn more about the years of the deaths of their sons, we cannot determine which of the boys may have been enumerated with the family in 1790. The residents of the household included one male age 16 and over, who would have been father Joseph, only two males under 16 and four females.3 

Citations

  1. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  2. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S466] 1790 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, 1790, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Household of Joseph Bolton; Roll M637_4; Image: 0087; viewed at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as 1790 US Federal Census.

Earl Horace Bolton1

b. 15 July 1888, d. December 1965
Earl Horace Bolton|b. 15 Jul 1888\nd. Dec 1965|p13.htm#i7413|William H. Bolton|b. 9 Oct 1838\nd. 8 Dec 1906|p19.htm#i7414|Emily E. Smith|b. 7 Dec 1847\nd. 14 Jun 1906|p92.htm#i7425|Jeremiah Bolton|b. 7 Mar 1809\nd. 25 Jan 1885|p15.htm#i7426|Harriet Talcott|b. 1810\nd. 16 Aug 1880|p97.htm#i7427|||||||
Relationship 1st cousin 3 times removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship 5th great-grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* William H. Bolton1 b. 9 Oct 1838, d. 8 Dec 1906
Mother* Emily E. Smith1 b. 7 Dec 1847, d. 14 Jun 1906
Birth*15 July 1888Earl Horace Bolton was born on 15 July 1888 in Springville, Erie County, New York.1 
Marriage*He married Irene Smith, daughter of Frank Smith and Unknown Unknown.1 
Death*December 1965He died in December 1965 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 77.1 

Family

 Irene Smith b. 1890, d. 1957

Citations

  1. [S673] Kenneth Bolton, "Descendants of Jeremiah Bolton of Massachusetts and New York", received on 18 March 2010 from e-mail address. Ken is the great-great grandson of Jeremiah Bolton, whom his family "suspects" may have been the youngest son of Gamaliel Bolton and Sally Hooper. When he gave his permission to include his family's file on this website, he stated that he was very careful about providing only data that he could confirm as accurate. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Jeremiah Bolton."

Ebenezer Bolton1

b. 12 January 1748/49
Ebenezer Bolton|b. 12 Jan 1748/49|p13.htm#i2951|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|William Bolton|b. 1684\nd. 10 Sep 1725|p19.htm#i2963|Elizabeth White|b. 8 Apr 1688|p107.htm#i2964|||||||
Relationship Great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* William Bolton1 b. 25 Oct 1721
Mother* Mary Unknown1 d. b 16 May 1776
Birth*12 January 1748/49Ebenezer Bolton was born on 12 January 1748/49 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 
Marriage*20 February 1771He married Elizabeth Damon on 20 February 1771 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2,1 

Family

 Elizabeth Damon

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  3. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, First Generation, pages 3-6. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Edward Bolton1

b. 25 May 1751
Edward Bolton|b. 25 May 1751|p13.htm#i2952|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|William Bolton|b. 1684\nd. 10 Sep 1725|p19.htm#i2963|Elizabeth White|b. 8 Apr 1688|p107.htm#i2964|||||||
Relationship Great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* William Bolton1 b. 25 Oct 1721
Mother* Mary Unknown1 d. b 16 May 1776
Birth*25 May 1751Edward Bolton was born on 25 May 1751 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 
Occupation*Edward Bolton was a farmer in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.3 
(Son) Land TransferFebruary 1801 In February 1801, William Bolton gave an undivided half of his farm to his sons, Timothy and Timothy Bolton and Edward Bolton.3 
Land Transfer*1804 In 1804, the same year as their father's death, Edward and Timothy Bolton, sold forty-five acres of the farm their father had gifted to them in 1801 to James Parker, gentleman.3 

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  3. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, First Generation, pages 3-6. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Edward Bolton1

b. 5 February 1780, d. 1834
Edward Bolton|b. 5 Feb 1780\nd. 1834|p13.htm#i4109|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|Moses Bennett Jr.|d. b 16 Jun 1767|p10.htm#i7531|Sarah Blood|d. 24 Jun 1822|p11.htm#i6641|
Relationship 2nd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* Timothy Bolton1 b. 5 May 1759
Mother* Sybel Bennett1 b. 17 Sep 1755, d. 20 Mar 1807
Birth*5 February 1780Edward Bolton was born on 5 February 1780 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 
Marriage17 April 1800He married Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson of Harvard on 17 April 1800 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In the record her name was spelled "Eliza[beth] [int. Elizeabeth] Sarnderson". Their intention of marriage was recorded at Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts on 4 Apr 1800.1,2 
Adoption*1807Edward Bennett Bolton, natural son of Edward Bolton and Elizabeth (Sanderson) Bolton was adopted by the Shakers when a child of four years of age and remained there until his death.2 
Death*1834Edward was killed in 1834 at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1,2 

Family

 Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson b. 21 Jul 1778
Children 1.Leonard Bolton2 b. 28 Nov 1800
 2.Edward Bennett Bolton2 b. 28 Nov 1802, d. 10 Mar 1882
 3.Mary Bolton2 b. 15 Mar 1805
 4.William Bolton b. 17 Mar 1807
 5.Eli Bolton2 b. 17 Apr 1809
 6.Son Bolton b. 26 Aug 1811, d. 18 Apr 1816
 7.Daughter Bolton b. 20 Feb 1814
 8.Infant Bolton b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 1 Jan 1817
 9.Baby Son Bolton b. 9 Apr 1818, d. 25 Dec 1818
 10.Elizabeth Bolton2 b. 19 Nov 1819

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Edward Bennett Bolton1

b. 28 November 1802, d. 10 March 1882
Edward Bennett Bolton|b. 28 Nov 1802\nd. 10 Mar 1882|p13.htm#i6549|Edward Bolton|b. 5 Feb 1780\nd. 1834|p13.htm#i4109|Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson|b. 21 Jul 1778|p89.htm#i3015|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* Edward Bolton1 b. 5 Feb 1780, d. 1834
Mother* Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson1 b. 21 Jul 1778
Birth*28 November 1802Edward Bennett Bolton was born on 28 November 1802 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1,2 
(Son) Adoption1807He, natural son of Edward Bolton and Elizabeth (Sanderson) Bolton was adopted by the Shakers when a child of four years of age and remained there until his death.1 
Death*10 March 1882He died on 10 March 1882 at age 79.1 

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  2. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Eleanor Bolton1

b. 1776
Eleanor Bolton|b. 1776|p13.htm#i6643|William Bolton Jr.|b. 21 Jan 1743/44\nd. 7 May 1780|p19.htm#i2948|Abigail Sheldon|b. 15 Mar 1743/44\nd. 7 Mar 1792|p91.htm#i2949|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|William Sheldon||p91.htm#i2968|Abigail Gowing||p38.htm#i2969|
Relationship 2nd great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father-Possible* William Bolton Jr.1 b. 21 Jan 1743/44, d. 7 May 1780
Mother-Possible* Abigail Sheldon1 b. 15 Mar 1743/44, d. 7 Mar 1792
Birth*1776Eleanor Bolton was born in 1776 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 
(Heir) Administration18 May 1780Although this researcher has not yet found any other mention of this daughter of William and Abigail Bolton, the Boltons of Old and New England source identified her as one of her father's heirs.2 

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Third Generation, pages 6-8. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.
  2. [S489] William Bolton Jr., Administration of 1780, Probate File Number 2129, Probate Records 1648-1924, Middlesex County Massachusetts probate file number 2129 (Microfilm of original records in the Middlesex County Courthouse, Cambridge, Massachusetts), LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as William Bolton Jr. Administration of 1780.

Eleanor Bolton1

b. 2 June 1820
Eleanor Bolton|b. 2 Jun 1820|p13.htm#i6679|John Bolton of Vermont|b. 24 Oct 1773\nd. 28 Mar 1843|p15.htm#i3008|Cynthia Chamberlain|b. 30 Dec 1782|p24.htm#i6664|William Bolton Jr.|b. 21 Jan 1743/44\nd. 7 May 1780|p19.htm#i2948|Abigail Sheldon|b. 15 Mar 1743/44\nd. 7 Mar 1792|p91.htm#i2949|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton of Vermont1 b. 24 Oct 1773, d. 28 Mar 1843
Mother* Cynthia Chamberlain1 b. 30 Dec 1782
Birth*2 June 1820Eleanor Bolton was born on 2 June 1820 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.1 

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Eli Bolton1

b. 17 April 1809
Eli Bolton|b. 17 Apr 1809|p13.htm#i6553|Edward Bolton|b. 5 Feb 1780\nd. 1834|p13.htm#i4109|Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson|b. 21 Jul 1778|p89.htm#i3015|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* Edward Bolton1 b. 5 Feb 1780, d. 1834
Mother* Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson1 b. 21 Jul 1778
Birth*17 April 1809Eli Bolton was born on 17 April 1809 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882, pages 357-359; his name was written as "Elye."
  3. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Eliab Bolton1

b. 23 February 1794, d. 11 September 1796
Eliab Bolton|b. 23 Feb 1794\nd. 11 Sep 1796|p13.htm#i4115|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|Moses Bennett Jr.|d. b 16 Jun 1767|p10.htm#i7531|Sarah Blood|d. 24 Jun 1822|p11.htm#i6641|
Relationship 2nd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* Timothy Bolton1 b. 5 May 1759
Mother* Sybel Bennett1 b. 17 Sep 1755, d. 20 Mar 1807
Birth*23 February 1794Eliab Bolton was born on 23 February 1794 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 
Death*11 September 1796He died on 11 September 1796 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at the age of 2 years, 6 months and 19 days.1 
Burial*He was buried at Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts,, and according to his gravestone, he was only 2 years, 6 months and 19 days old.1 

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Eliab Gowing (Going) Bolton

b. 19 December 1797
Eliab Gowing (Going) Bolton|b. 19 Dec 1797|p13.htm#i6546|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|Moses Bennett Jr.|d. b 16 Jun 1767|p10.htm#i7531|Sarah Blood|d. 24 Jun 1822|p11.htm#i6641|
Relationship 2nd great-grandson of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* Timothy Bolton1 b. 5 May 1759
Mother* Sybel Bennett1 b. 17 Sep 1755, d. 20 Mar 1807
Birth*19 December 1797Eliab Gowing (Going) Bolton was born on 19 December 1797 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2 
Marriage*23 November 1821He married Dorcas R. Farwell of Concord on 23 November 1821 in Carlisle, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. A marriage date of 23 Nov 1821 was recorded at Carlisle and the date was transcribed in a publication of Concord Births, Deaths and Marriages as 18 Sep 1821.2,1 

Family

 Dorcas R. Farwell

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  2. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Elias Bolton1

d. 7 March 1759
Elias Bolton|d. 7 Mar 1759|p13.htm#i7512|Nathaniel Bolton|b. 5 May 1706\nd. 8 Aug 1770|p17.htm#i6284|Deborah Washburn|b. 1 Jun 1712\nd. 26 Mar 1759|p104.htm#i6285|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|Israel Washburn|b. 24 Feb 1683|p104.htm#i6331|Waitstil Sumner||p97.htm#i6604|
Relationship 1st cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Nathaniel Bolton1 b. 5 May 1706, d. 8 Aug 1770
Mother* Deborah Washburn1 b. 1 Jun 1712, d. 26 Mar 1759
Birth*Elias Bolton was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. 
Death*7 March 1759He died on 7 March 1759 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The Backus record noted that Elias was a child of Nathaniel.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.4: citing a private record; from a record of deaths kept from 1766 to 1820 by Oliver Alden, and from 1820 to 1846 by his son, Caleb Alden, and grandson, Cromwell Alden, or members of the family, now in the possession of the Bridgewater Public Library. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  2. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.106: citing a private record; copied from a record of deaths kept by Rev. Isaac Backus and his grandson, Joseph A. Backus, and now in the possession of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society. The record by Joseph A. Backus is of deaths in Titicut, a parish which included parts of Bridgewater and Middleborough.

Elias Bolton

b. circa 1762
Elias Bolton|b. c 1762|p13.htm#i7618|Nathaniel Bolton|b. 5 May 1706\nd. 8 Aug 1770|p17.htm#i6284|Jane Wetherell||p107.htm#i7511|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|||||||
Relationship 1st cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father-Probable* Nathaniel Bolton b. 5 May 1706, d. 8 Aug 1770
Mother-Probable* Jane Wetherell
(Brother-Possible) BirthElias Bolton and Nathaniel Bolton Jr. may have been brothers of Apollos Bolton. Our only clue to the parentage of Apollos, at this point in our research, is that our first (and only) finding of his name in any records, was on a list of Revolutionary War Soldiers who served from Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Two other Bolton men, Nathaniel Jr. and Elias, were also listed and both were sons of Nathaniel Bolton of Bridgewater. So, we wonder... Was Apollos Bolton their brother?1 
Birth*circa 1762Elias Bolton was born circa 1762. If he was the son of Nathaniel and Jane (Wetherell) Bolton, it is likely he was born in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1 
Revolutionary War*6 July 1780Elias Bolton enlisted on 6 July 1780 in Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and served in the Continental Army for a term of six months during the Revolutionary War. In the fall of 1780, he was Fife Major in Colonel Gamaliel Bradford's regiment and was discharged on 11 Dec 1780.1 
Description*At the time of his enlistment, Elias Bolton was described as 18 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a light complexion.1 

Citations

  1. [S753] Henry Parks Wright, Soldiers of Oakham, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (New Haven, Connecticut: The Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor Press, 1914), page 48. Hereinafter cited as Soldiers of Oakham, Massachusetts.

Elisha Bolton1

b. 9 March 1700, d. 26 February 1777
Elisha Bolton|b. 9 Mar 1700\nd. 26 Feb 1777|p13.htm#i6280|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant|b. 1600\nd. 27 May 1683|p20.htm#i6195|Elizabeth Unknown||p100.htm#i6288|Samuel Chesebrough|b. 1 Apr 1627|p25.htm#i6203|Abigail Unknown||p99.htm#i6211|
Relationship Grandfather of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton1 b. c 1660
Mother* Sarah Chesebrough1 b. 24 Dec 1663, d. 9 Sep 1729
Birth*9 March 1700Elisha Bolton was born on 9 March 1700 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,2 
(Father) Researcher's NoteAlmost nothing is known about Elisha's wife Mary's identity before their marriage and research is currently in progress trying to discover her maiden name and something about her early life. The Bryams in America sources, both editions, stated that their son Jabez Bolton who married Bethiah Ripley in 1767 was the son of "John Bolton" and "Mary Pratt". Unfortunately, no source was cited for the statement. It is uncertain if the John Bolton referred to was supposed to be John Bolton, who was actually Jabez' uncle, or John Bolton, Jabez' older brother. Whichever was meant, both are incorrect. Jabez' father was Elisha Bolton. Jabez' mother's name was Mary, however we have no evidence, and only the clue from this one source, that suggested her surname may have been "Pratt". Just in case, though, we have begun to look in Plymouth County for potential Mary Pratt candidates. At this point, only one, Mary Pratt born in Scituate in 1708, has been identified as possible. Our plan is to research her family in hope of determining if she and Elisha's wife Mary (Unknown) Bolton were the same person.3,4 
Marriage*He married Mary Unknown.1 
(Father) Researcher's NoteElisha's first born son John was referred to as John "Jr." in some records, and determining his parentage was another brick wall challenge for us. In 1897, Nahum Mitchell in his "History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater" stated it was uncertain whose son John Jr. was. In 1903, Chesebrough researchers placed him as the only son of Ensign John and Ruth (Hooper) Bolton and in 1908 Thomas Hooper in his Hooper Family Genealogy noted only five children, all daughters, for John and Ruth Bolton. In the 1755 will of Ensign John, there was no mention of a son John, or of any sons for that matter. Only his five "well-beloved" daughters and his sister, Abigail, were mentioned.

While it appeared probable that John "Jr." was a grandson of John Bolton and Sarah Chesebrough, and therefore a great grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant, his father was not easily identified. John and Sarah (Chesebrough) Bolton had eleven children, six of them sons. All of the brothers were alive and residing in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, when they were collectively named as defendants in a court action in March 1730/31. We eliminated the eldest brother, Ensign John Bolton, from further consideration for the reasons stated above, and began to research the remaining five brothers and therefore possible fathers: Samuel Bolton, Nicholas Bolton, Joseph Bolton and Nathaniel Bolton and finally, Elisha Bolton, who we learned from French and Indian War records, was John Jr.’s father.5,6,7,8 
(Defendant) Court ActionMarch 1730/31 In March 1730/31, the Court of Common Pleas for Plymouth County, Massachusetts, recorded the case of Samuel Packard of Bridgewater v. John Bolton, Samuel Bolton, Nicholas Bolton, Elisha Bolton, Joseph Bolton and Nathaniel Bolton, all Husbandmen of Bridgewater, as Trespass: Defendants pleaded they cut the trees mentined in the writ, but were not guilty of trespass because they were in possession. The jury verdict was for the Defendants, and for costs taxed at £5.16s.3d.8 
(Brother) Land Transfer12 February 1732Elisha's brother and neighbor, Joseph Bolton of Bridgewater, in the County of Plymouth in New England, signed a deed agreement on 12 February 1732 to sell a certain piece of land in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, to his brother-in-law Michael May and sister Elizabeth (Bolton) May, his Wife, also of Bridgewater, for the sum of One Hundred and Ten Pounds. The deed was witnessed by Samuel Bolton and Nathaniel Bolton, brothers of Elisha and Joseph Bolton, on 5 Mar 1732 and recorded on 13 Dec 1732. The land was described as containing by estimation twelve acres, be there more or less, bounded as follows: Beginning at a Stake and Heap of Stones by the Highway which is the South Easterly corner and from there bounded Northerly as the fence now stands next to his brother Elisha Bolton's land to a Stake and Heap of Stones by the Side of the Swamp and then running North Easterly to the land of Joseph Alden, and then bounded by the land of Joseph Alden Westerly to the land of John Willis and then bounded by the land of John Willis Southerly to the Highway and then by the Highway to the bounds first mentioned.9 
(Father) Death9 July 1762A son of Elisha Bolton died in the army and his death, although no name was given, was noted in the church records on 9 July 1762 in Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. All of Elisha's known sons served in the French and Indian War and all but one can be found in one or more records after 1762. So, through the process of elimination, it is believed that John Bolton, his first born son, is the one whose death was recorded in the church record. The last account we have found for John was for money paid to him, under the date of 27 Nov 1760, for invalids and others belonging to Captain Dunbar's Company on the Albany road, returning home from the Westward.10,11,12,13 
Death*26 February 1777Elisha died on 26 February 1777 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 76.1,14 
(3rd Gr Grandfather) LineageElisha may have been an ancestor of Harry Emmett Bolton, who stated to the New England Historic and Genealogical Society, sometime before his death in 1958, that he was unable to prove the ancestry of his great-grandfather, Lemuel Bolton, but he believed that Lemuel was the son of William, the son of Nathaniel, the son of Nicholas, the Immigrant. Our research indicates that Harry's 2nd Great-Grandfather, if William Bolton, was actually the son of Elisha Bolton, Nathaniel's brother. It appears from the French & Indian War records that the young William was very close to his Uncle Nathaniel, and they may have continued their close relationship later in life as well. Nathaniel and Elisha Bolton were sons of John Bolton who was the son of the immigrant Nicholas Boulton.15,16 

Family

 Mary Unknown b. c 1709, d. 30 Jul 1786
Marriage*He married Mary Unknown.1 
Children 1.John Bolton+ b. 1729/30, d. 9 Jul 1762
 2.Elisha Bolton+1 b. 1735
 3.Jabez Bolton+1
 4.Seth Bolton+1 b. 2 Feb 1739
 5.William Bolton+16
 6.Meshach Bolton1,17
 7.Child Bolton18 d. 30 Nov 1746

Citations

  1. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  2. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, surname spelled "Bolten". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S800] John Arnold Byram, Byrams in America (original version). Includes index. William H. Byram moved from England to Ireland about the time his son, Nicholas Byram (ca.1610-1683), was born. When Nicholas was sixteen, his father sent him to visit friends in England in care of a man who betrayed his trust and sold Nicholas into indenturehood in the West Indies. After Nicholas had completed his indenturehood, he immigrated to Weymouth, Massachusetts, and married Susanna Shaw. They later moved to Bridgewater, Massachusetts. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, c1988), page 5. Hereinafter cited as Byrams in America (original).
  4. [S801] John Arnold Byram, Byrams in America (revised version). Includes index. Nicholas Byram landed in Virginia in 1637. He went to Wessagusset, now Weymouth, Massachusetts, where he was made a Freeman by the Court, May, 1638. He married Susanna Shaw. They moved to Bridgewater in 1662 and were the second settlers of that area. By the time of his death in 1688, Nicholas had acquired almost 500 acres of land. Susanna's will of September 7, 1698 was probated December 18, 1699. It provided for son, Nicholas, his wife, Mary, and children Nicholas and Mehitable; daughters Abigail Whitman, Deliverance Porter, Experience Willis, and Susan Edson; grandchildren Ebenezer Whitman, Mary Leach, and Mary Willis. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, c1996), page 11. Hereinafter cited as Byrams in America (revised).
  5. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Bolton, pages 118-119. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  6. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  7. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301, noting that John "Jr." was the son of Ensign John and Ruth (Hooper) Bolton which, although a reasonable "assumption", our evidence shows was incorrect.
  8. [S669] Plymouth Court Records, 1686-1859 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, Volume 5, page 303, number 7; referencing (4:326-329). Hereinafter cited as Plymouth Court Records 1686-1859 - NEHGS.
  9. [S625] Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, microfilm of original manuscript on 462 microfilm reels. Includes Grantor and Grantee indexes: Film# 558823, Book 28, page 108, filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County.
  10. [S672] Barbara L. Merrick, "The Original Church Records of Gad Hitchcock, D.D., 1748 to 1803: Deaths", New England Historical & Genealogical Register Volume 136 (January 1982): page 34. Hereinafter cited as "Pembroke Death Records of Rev. Gad Hitchcock - NEHGR."
  11. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index cards, 1603-1779. Microfilm of cards at Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14400 for "Mishik" Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779.
  12. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14408 for Seth Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  13. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14375 for Jabez Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  14. [S667] Massachusetts Town Death Records, online at www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Town Death Records.
  15. [S670] Prepared by Arthur Adams, "Memoirs of the Deceased Members of the New England Historic Genealogical Society", New England Historical & Genealogical Register Volume 113, page 229 (July 1959). Hereinafter cited as "Memoirs - Harry Emmett Bolton."
  16. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Reference index card# 14369 for William Bolton of Halifax stating that Elisha Bolton is his "father or master" and referencing Volume 96, page 536 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  17. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Reference index card# 14368 for "Meshek" Bolton of Halifax stating that Elisha Bolton is his "father or master" and referencing Volume 96, page 526 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  18. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, referencing P.R.4: citing a private record; from a record of deaths kept from 1766 to 1820 by Oliver Alden, and from 1820 to 1846 by his son, Caleb Alden, and grandson, Cromwell Alden, or members of the family, now in the possession of the Bridgewater Public Library.

Elisha Bolton1

b. 1735
Elisha Bolton|b. 1735|p13.htm#i6323|Elisha Bolton|b. 9 Mar 1700\nd. 26 Feb 1777|p13.htm#i6280|Mary Unknown|b. c 1709\nd. 30 Jul 1786|p101.htm#i6281|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|||||||
Relationship Uncle of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-grandson of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Elisha Bolton1 b. 9 Mar 1700, d. 26 Feb 1777
Mother* Mary Unknown1 b. c 1709, d. 30 Jul 1786
Birth*1735Elisha was born in 1735 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, according to his age of 26 years and birthplace as stated on a Return dated 17 Mar of men enlisted for His Majesty's service for the total reduction of Canada in 1760.2,1 
French & Indian War1754Brothers Elisha and John Bolton enlisted together in 1754 to serve in the French and Indian War in the Company of Captain John Johnson and Regiment of Colonel John Winslow. Each man was paid a bounty of £28.3,4 
(Centinel) French & Indian War8 November 1754Elisha Bolton appeared on a Muster Roll in 1754 as a Centinel in the Company of Captain John Johnson, Regiment of General John Winslow, employed in His Majesty's service for the defense of the Eastern frontiers. His brother, John Bolton, who also lived in Bridgewater, appeared on the same roll in the same capacity. Elisha, who served for 4 months, 2 weeks and 1 day, three weeks longer than his brother John, began his service on 31 May 1754 and was discharged on 4 Oct 1754. The Muster Roll was officially endorsed on 8 November 1754.5,6 
French & Indian War*1756Elisha Bolton of Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, stated in a petition to the Massachusetts Legislature that he was a Soldier in the intended Expedition against Crown Point in 1756, that he marched as far as Albany and was there taken sick and rendered unfit for Service, and for that reason did not appear in the Muster Roll and was therefore not paid.7 
(Soldier) French & Indian War6 September 1756Elisha Bolton appeared on a List of soldiers belonging to the 1st Plymouth County Regiment, commanded by Colonel Gamaliel Bradford, hired and impressed to serve in the Crown Point Expedition to Crown Point, Essex County, New York, on 6 September 1756.8 
(Soldier) French & Indian War1756Elisha Bolton appeared on a Return of men carried by Colonel Benjamin Goldthwait to Albany to reinforce the troops at Lake George, Warren County, New York. Elisha had been impressed from Colonel Gamaliel Bradford's Regiment in September of 1756.9 
Court Action*16 April 1757 On 16 April 1757, the Massachusetts Legislature awarded Elisha Bolton of Duxbury, Plymouth County, the sum of three pounds twelve shillings, paid out of the public Treasury to Colonel Bradford for the use of the Petitioner in full consideration for his Service.7 
(Soldier) French & Indian War17 March 1760Elisha Bolton appeared on a Return of men enlisted by Lieutenant Francis Perkins for the total reduction of Canada in 1760. His age was 26, both his birthplace and residence were recorded as Bridgewater and his date of enlistment was 17 March 1760. Elisha's older brother, John Bolton, enlisted on 28 Feb 1760.10,11 
(Brother) French & Indian Warbetween 23 March 1760 and 8 December 1760 Between April and December 1760, Elisha Bolton, his brother John Bolton and Thomas Hooper, all from Bridgewater, served together in the same Company.12 
(Soldier) French & Indian War31 March 1760Elisha Bolton appeared on a Certificate on reverse of a return of men enlisted for His Majesty's service for the total reduction of Canada in 1760. Colonel Thomas Clap, Commissary of Musters and Justice of the Peace, signed the Certificate on 31 March 1760 at Scituate, Plymouth County, stating that Elisha and others were enlisted, mustered, attested and delivered by him to Lieutenant Francis Perkins.13 
(Soldier) French & Indian War1760Elisha Bolton of Captain Josiah Dunbar's Company, Colonel John Thomas's Regiment, was provided with one meal and appeared on a Billeting Account rendered by Pelatiah Mann for billeting invalids as they came down from the camps in the fall of 1760.14 
(Soldier) French & Indian War22 November 1760Elisha Bolton appeared on a Billeting Account rendered by John Goldsbury for the 1 meal he furnished to Elisha of Captain Josiah Dunbar's Company, Colonel John Thomas's Regiment, on 22 November 1760. Goldsbury stated he furnished meals to Elisha and other soldiers on their return home from the expedition to the Westward in the last campaign, many of them being weakly, lame and suffering.15 
(Soldier) French & Indian War2 December 1760Elisha and his brother, John, both appeared on a 1760 Muster Roll of a company in His Majesty's service under the command of Captain Josiah Dunbar. Elisha's rank was not given, and his residence was stated as Bridgewater. Elisha began his service on 31 May and served until 2 December 1760 for a total length of service of 35 weeks, 2 days, 5 weeks less than his brother who began his service on 3 Mar and served until 7 Dec. Both of the brothers were allowed 145 miles of travel home.16,17 
(Brother) Death9 July 1762A son of Elisha's father, Elisha Bolton, died in the army and his death, although no name was given, was noted in the church records on 9 July 1762 in Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Elisha is believed to have married, whether before or after his army service is uncertain, and had children after 9 Jul 1762. He is not believed to be the son whose death in the army was recorded on that date.18,19,20,21 

Family

 
Child 1.Abigail Bolton22 d. 27 Sep 1769

Citations

  1. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  2. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index cards, 1603-1779. Microfilm of cards at Massachusetts State Archives, Boston, Massachusetts: FHL Film# 2428118, A Return index card# 14363 for Elisha Bolton and referencing Volume 98, page 125 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779.
  3. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Account index card# 14379 for John Bolton and referencing Volume 93, page 139a of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  4. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Account index card# 14360 for Elisha Bolton and referencing Volume 93, page 139a of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  5. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14359 for Elisha Bolton and referencing Volume 93, page 145 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  6. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14378 for John Bolton and referencing Volume 93, page 145 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  7. [S750] State of Massachusetts, compiler, The Acts and Resolves, Public and Private, of the Province of the Massachusetts Bay: to which are prefixed the Charters of the Province with historical and explanatory notes and an appendix, 1753-1756, downloaded from Google Books at www.google.com. (Boston, Massachusetts: Wright & Potter Printing Company, State Printers, 1908), held at Boston, at the Session begun on the Sixth day of January, A.D. 1757; Chapter 511, page 734. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Bay Acts and Resolves 1753-1756.
  8. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14361 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 94, page 406 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  9. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14362 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 94, page 125 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  10. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Account index card# 14363 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 124 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  11. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Account index card# 14382 for John Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 124 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  12. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Fourth Generation, pages 19-32. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  13. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Certificate index card# 14364 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 126 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  14. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Billeting Account index card# 14366 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 336 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  15. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Billeting Account index card# 14364 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 382 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  16. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14365 for Elisha Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 317 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  17. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Muster Roll index card# 14384 for John Bolton referencing Volume 98, page 317 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  18. [S672] Barbara L. Merrick, "The Original Church Records of Gad Hitchcock, D.D., 1748 to 1803: Deaths", New England Historical & Genealogical Register Volume 136 (January 1982): page 34. Hereinafter cited as "Pembroke Death Records of Rev. Gad Hitchcock - NEHGR."
  19. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14400 for "Mishik" Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  20. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14408 for Seth Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  21. [S796] Massachusetts State Archives, French and Indian War muster roll index 1603-1779: FHL Film# 2428118, Pay Roll index card# 14375 for Jabez Bolton and referencing Volume 99, page 243 of the Massachusetts Archives : Muster Rolls; on 51 microfilm reels.
  22. [S672] Barbara L. Merrick, "Pembroke Death Records of Rev. Gad Hitchcock - NEHGR", page 35.

Eliza Bolton1

b. 20 May 1807
Eliza Bolton|b. 20 May 1807|p13.htm#i6669|John Bolton of Vermont|b. 24 Oct 1773\nd. 28 Mar 1843|p15.htm#i3008|Cynthia Chamberlain|b. 30 Dec 1782|p24.htm#i6664|William Bolton Jr.|b. 21 Jan 1743/44\nd. 7 May 1780|p19.htm#i2948|Abigail Sheldon|b. 15 Mar 1743/44\nd. 7 Mar 1792|p91.htm#i2949|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton of Vermont1 b. 24 Oct 1773, d. 28 Mar 1843
Mother* Cynthia Chamberlain1 b. 30 Dec 1782
Birth*20 May 1807Eliza Bolton was born on 20 May 1807 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.1 

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 1750
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 1750|p13.htm#i2961|William Bolton|b. 25 Oct 1721|p19.htm#i2946|Mary Unknown|d. b 16 May 1776|p101.htm#i7528|William Bolton|b. 1684\nd. 10 Sep 1725|p19.htm#i2963|Elizabeth White|b. 8 Apr 1688|p107.htm#i2964|||||||
Relationship Great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* William Bolton1 b. 25 Oct 1721
Mother* Mary Unknown1 d. b 16 May 1776
Baptism*1750Elizabeth Bolton was baptized in 1750 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Her name was spelled "Elizebeth" in the Reading Births record on page 29 of the source.1 

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 24 April 1692
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 24 Apr 1692|p13.htm#i6275|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant|b. 1600\nd. 27 May 1683|p20.htm#i6195|Elizabeth Unknown||p100.htm#i6288|Samuel Chesebrough|b. 1 Apr 1627|p25.htm#i6203|Abigail Unknown||p99.htm#i6211|
Relationship Grandaunt of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton1 b. c 1660
Mother* Sarah Chesebrough1 b. 24 Dec 1663, d. 9 Sep 1729
Birth*24 April 1692Elizabeth Bolton was born on 24 April 1692 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,2 
Marriage*27 July 1727She married Michael May of Easton on 27 July 1727 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Their marriage was also recorded in Bridgewater, the bride's home town.1,3 
(Sister) Land Transfer12 February 1732Joseph Bolton of Bridgewater, in the County of Plymouth in New England, signed a deed agreement on 12 February 1732 to sell a certain piece of land in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, to his brother-in-law Michael May and sister Elizabeth (Bolton) May his Wife, also of Bridgewater, for the sum of One Hundred and Ten Pounds. The deed was witnessed by Samuel Bolton and Nathaniel Bolton, brothers of Joseph Bolton, on 5 Mar 1732 and recorded on 13 Dec 1732. The land was described as containing by estimation twelve acres, be there more or less, bounded as follows: Beginning at a Stake and Heap of Stones by the Highway which is the South Easterly corner and from there bounded Northerly as the fence now stands next to his brother Elisha Bolton's land to a Stake and Heap of Stones by the Side of the Swamp and then running North Easterly to the land of Joseph Alden, and then bounded by the land of Joseph Alden Westerly to the land of John Willis and then bounded by the land of John Willis Southerly to the Highway and then by the Highway to the bounds first mentioned.4 

Family

 Michael May

Citations

  1. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  2. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, surname spelled "Bolten". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org.
  4. [S625] Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, microfilm of original manuscript on 462 microfilm reels. Includes Grantor and Grantee indexes: Film# 558823, Book 28, page 108, filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Deed records, 1664-1900, Plymouth County.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 18 February 1656
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 18 Feb 1656|p13.htm#i6289|Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant|b. 1600\nd. 27 May 1683|p20.htm#i6195|Elizabeth Unknown||p100.htm#i6288|||||||||||||
Relationship Great-grandaunt of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Daughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant1 b. 1600, d. 27 May 1683
Mother* Elizabeth Unknown1
Baptism*18 February 1656Elizabeth Bolton was baptized on 18 February 1656.1 
Marriage*25 October 1676She married Experience Willis on 25 October 1676 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 

Family

 Experience Willis

Citations

  1. [S295] Charles Henry Pope, The Pioneers of Massachusetts : A Descriptive List, drawn from records of the colonies, towns, and churches, and other contemporaneous documents (Baltimore, Maryland: C.H. Pope originally in 1900 at Boston and reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Company, 1991), page 57. Hereinafter cited as The Pioneers of Massachusetts.
  2. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), page xi. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.
  3. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 23 September 1714
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 23 Sep 1714|p13.htm#i6296|John Bolton|b. 21 May 1686\nd. 5 Jun 1755|p15.htm#i6269|Ruth Hooper|b. 9 Mar 1691\nd. 17 May 1755|p60.htm#i6270|John Bolton|b. c 1660|p15.htm#i6219|Sarah Chesebrough|b. 24 Dec 1663\nd. 9 Sep 1729|p25.htm#i6218|William Hooper|b. 3 Nov 1658\nd. 8 Aug 1692|p61.htm#i7228|Susanna Shed|b. 28 Dec 1662|p91.htm#i7229|
Relationship 1st cousin 1 time removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship Great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton1 b. 21 May 1686, d. 5 Jun 1755
Mother* Ruth Hooper1 b. 9 Mar 1691, d. 17 May 1755
Birth*23 September 1714Elizabeth Bolton was born on 23 September 1714 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,2,3 
Marriage*7 February 1732/33She married Joseph Thompson, son of Peter Thompson, on 7 February 1732/33 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1,4,5 
Residence*Elizabeth and Joseph Thompson lived in Halifax, Windham County, Vermont.1 
(Daughter) Estate28 July 1755Susanna (Bolton) Cowing, Ruth Bolton Leach, Hannah Bolton Thompson, Elizabeth Bolton Thompson and Martha Bolton Willis and her four sisters were each named as heirs in the will of their father, John Bolton, which was probated on 28 July 1755 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. To his well beloved daughter, Susanna, her heirs and assigns forever, he gave forty acres of land on the side of his land adjoining the land of David Hatch. To his well beloved daughter Ruth, her heirs and assigns forever, he gave twenty acres of land belonging to his Home Farm and adjoining the land of Jonathan Washburn beginning along the road and running to the river. To his well beloved daughter Hannah, her heirs and assigns forever, twenty pounds lawful money to be paid in ware at the South Titicut Furnace next... (can't read)... or the first of next May. To the Second Church of Christ in Bridgewater, of which he was a member, he gave a good silver tankard to be brought out of his moveable estate and put into the hands of the Deacon of the Church by the first day of next May. All the remaining part of his lands, not above disposed of, both at home and abroad, his purchase right, his right in Furnaces and all his moveables of every sort and kind, he gave to his three beloved daughters: Elizabeth, Hannah and Martha. To them, their heirs and assigns forever, to be equally divided among them -- except for his will (and instruction) that his sister, Abigail Ripley, during her widow-hood have to her improvement the small west fire room in his house and as much fire wood as she wants off of his Home Farm. Lastly, he appointed his well-beloved son-in-law Josiah Thompson of Halifax as his sole executor. His will was signed and sealed in the presence of three witnesses: Jonathan Sprague, William Hudson and Seth Alden. When the will was probated, Jonathan Sprague swore under oath to John Cushing, the Judge of Probate, that he had witnessed John Bolton sign his will and that he was sound of mind at the time.6,7,8 

Family

 Joseph Thompson d. 1 Jul 1778
Children 1.Betty Thompson1 b. 1734, d. 1828
 2.Joseph Thompson1
 3.John Thompson1 b. 14 Oct 1737
 4.Sarah Thompson1 b. 17 Apr 1741
 5.Hannah Thompson1 b. 19 May 1748, d. 7 Mar 1755

Citations

  1. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts (New York, New York: Press of T.A. Wright, 1903), Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
  2. [S451] Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, surname spelled "Bolten". Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.
  3. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, compilers, downloaded from Google Books, Hooper Genealogy (Boston, Massachusetts: Charles H. Pope, 1908), Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10. Source noted date of birth as 26 Sep 1714. Hereinafter cited as Hooper Genealogy.
  4. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org.
  5. [S610] Charles Henry Pope and Thomas Hooper, Hooper Genealogy, Part I, The Reading Family, compiled by Thomas Hooper of Boston, Second Generation, pages 6-10.
  6. [S609] John Bolton of Bridgewater Probate Packet (will dated 27 May 1755 and probated 28 Jul 1755), Probate of John Bolton (d. 1755 Bridgewater), FHL Film 2426725, Case Number 2217, Box 107049: Book 13, pages 545-547; Probate file papers, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; microfilm of records at Supreme Judicial Court, Boston, on 246 microfilm reels. Filmed by the Supreme Judicial Court, Archives and Records Preservation, Boston, Massachusetts, 2007; LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Probate of John Bolton (d. 1755 Bridgewater).
  7. [S471] Anna Chesebrough Wildey, Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Part I, Descendants of Samuel, pages 18-301; source identified John Bolton Jr. as one of the children, and the only son, of Ensign John Bolton and Ruth Hooper.
  8. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), page xii; source stated he had all daughters. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 19 November 1819
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 19 Nov 1819|p13.htm#i6554|Edward Bolton|b. 5 Feb 1780\nd. 1834|p13.htm#i4109|Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson|b. 21 Jul 1778|p89.htm#i3015|Timothy Bolton|b. 5 May 1759|p18.htm#i2955|Sybel Bennett|b. 17 Sep 1755\nd. 20 Mar 1807|p10.htm#i4107|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant (#1)
Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant (#2)
Father* Edward Bolton1 b. 5 Feb 1780, d. 1834
Mother* Elizabeth (Eliza) (Beth) Sanderson1 b. 21 Jul 1778
Birth*19 November 1819Elizabeth Bolton was born on 19 November 1819 in Shirley, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 
Marriage*March 1838Elizabeth married twice. She first married Wentworth Sanderson, son of Isaac Sanderson and Eunice Bolton, in March 1838 in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. They were First Cousins and their Intention of Marriage was recorded on 15 Feb 1838 in Boylston and stated that Elizabeth was of Sterling. The History of Shirley noted that Wentworth was of Harvard.1,2 
Marriage*November 1866She married (?) Eli Stone of Groton in November 1866.1 

Family 1

 Wentworth Sanderson b. 20 Jan 1812, d. Feb 1856

Family 2

 (?) Eli Stone

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.
  2. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 23 May 1672, d. 17 June 1674
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 23 May 1672\nd. 17 Jun 1674|p13.htm#i6600|William Bolton|d. 27 Mar 1697|p19.htm#i6591|Mary Denison||p31.htm#i6593|||||||||||||
Father* William Bolton1 d. 27 Mar 1697
Mother* Mary Denison1
Birth*23 May 1672Elizabeth Bolton was born on 23 May 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.1 
Death*17 June 1674She died on 17 June 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 2.1 

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 8 November 1674
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 8 Nov 1674|p13.htm#i6601|William Bolton|d. 27 Mar 1697|p19.htm#i6591|Mary Denison||p31.htm#i6593|||||||||||||
Father* William Bolton1 d. 27 Mar 1697
Mother* Mary Denison1
Birth*8 November 1674Elizabeth Bolton was born on 8 November 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.1 

Citations

  1. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.

Elizabeth Bolton1

b. 4 June 1810
Elizabeth Bolton|b. 4 Jun 1810|p13.htm#i6671|John Bolton of Vermont|b. 24 Oct 1773\nd. 28 Mar 1843|p15.htm#i3008|Cynthia Chamberlain|b. 30 Dec 1782|p24.htm#i6664|William Bolton Jr.|b. 21 Jan 1743/44\nd. 7 May 1780|p19.htm#i2948|Abigail Sheldon|b. 15 Mar 1743/44\nd. 7 Mar 1792|p91.htm#i2949|||||||
Relationship 3rd great-granddaughter of James Bolton of Ireland.
Charts Descendants of William of Reading, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton of Vermont1 b. 24 Oct 1773, d. 28 Mar 1843
Mother* Cynthia Chamberlain1 b. 30 Dec 1782
Birth*4 June 1810Elizabeth Bolton was born on 4 June 1810 in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont.1 

Citations

  1. [S490] Charles Knowles Bolton, The Boltons of Old and New England : with a genealogy of the descendants of William Bolton of Reading, Massachusetts, 1720 (Albany, New York: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1889), Descendants of William Bolton, Fourth Generation, pages 8-10. Hereinafter cited as Boltons of Old and New England.

Elizabeth Bolton1

d. 16 December 1828
Elizabeth Bolton|d. 16 Dec 1828|p13.htm#i7181|John Bolton of Berkley|b. 19 Apr 1788\nd. 1828|p15.htm#i7185|Rachel Briggs|d. 6 Dec 1828|p21.htm#i6053|John Bolton|b. 10 Aug 1762\nd. 30 Oct 1829|p15.htm#i6392|Tryphena Hathaway|b. 13 Jul 1764\nd. 3 Feb 1832|p40.htm#i7032|||||||
Relationship 2nd cousin 3 times removed of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship 5th great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Father* John Bolton of Berkley1 b. 19 Apr 1788, d. 1828
Mother* Rachel Briggs1 d. 6 Dec 1828
Death*16 December 1828Elizabeth Bolton, described as the daughter of John, died on 16 December 1828 in Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts.1 

Citations

  1. [S600] Berkley, Massachusetts Vital Records - Town Clerk's Office: Deaths, Book A, V B4 55T, Berkley Town Clerk, 1 North Main Street, Berkley, Massachusetts. Hereinafter cited as Berkley, Massachusetts Vital Records - Town Clerk's Office.

Elizabeth Everett Bolton

b. 30 May 1806, d. 21 January 1864
Elizabeth Everett Bolton|b. 30 May 1806\nd. 21 Jan 1864|p13.htm#i47|John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor)|b. 19 Feb 1756\nd. 4 Sep 1819|p15.htm#i48|Zilpah Peirce|b. 1782\nd. 1 Oct 1808|p80.htm#i49|John Bolton|b. 1729/30\nd. 9 Jul 1762|p15.htm#i6302|Elizabeth Hayward|b. c 1726\nd. 10 Nov 1801|p42.htm#i6303|||||||
  
Elizabeth Everett (Bolton) Brown Shove
Relationship Daughter of John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor).
Relationship 3rd great-granddaughter of Nicholas Boulton the Immigrant.
Charts Descendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Descendants of John Bolton and Zilpah Peirce
Father* John Bolton (our Brick Wall Ancestor) b. 19 Feb 1756, d. 4 Sep 1819
Mother* Zilpah Peirce b. 1782, d. 1 Oct 1808
Birth*30 May 1806Elizabeth Everett Bolton was born on 30 May 1806 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1,2 
Researcher's Note*Why was Elizabeth's middle name Everett? The name "Everett" has been and remains a puzzle to us. We have not found the name anywhere in John Bolton's family. After years of research, we have still found no evidence to indicate why "Everett" was Elizabeth Everett Bolton's middle name. We don't even know yet whether she received the name at birth, of if she or someone else added it to her name for a particular reason later. We do believe that "Everett" has a special significance that needs to be identified. Elizabeth named her first daughter Elizabeth Everett and her oldest son, James Ormond Brown, named his second son Everett. Our first clue to the "Everett" name was found just recently when we learned that Elizabeth's mother, Zilpah (Peirce) Bolton and a man named Nathaniel Everett both applied for membership in the Second Baptist Church in Boston at the same Friday evening meeting and were baptized together on the same Sunday just one year before Elizabeth was born. We obviously need to learn about this Nathaniel Everett and his family in order to determine if he may possibly be our link to the Everett name and maybe even to Zilpah's family and/or to Elizabeth's life between her mother's death in Boston in 1808 and Elizabeth's marriage in Milton, Norfolk County at age 17 in 1823.3,4 
(Daughter) Death1 October 1808Elizabeth was only two years old when her mother, Zilpah Bolton, died on 1 October 1808 at age 26. Her death appeared in the records of the Second Baptist Church in Boston.5,6,7 
Marriage*12 June 1823She married first James Ormond Brown on 12 June 1823 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.8 
Residence*1830Elizabeth Everett Bolton and James Ormond Brown may have lived in 1830 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The 1830 Census listed a James O. Brown who is a possibility for "our" missing James. 
(Wife) Deathbefore 1836Elizabeth became a widow when James Ormond Brown died before 1836. 
Marriage*7 July 1836Elizabeth Everett (Bolton) Brown married second Samuel Shove, son of Josiah Shove and Joanna Dow, on 7 July 1836 in Trinity Episcopal Church, New York City, New York County, New York. Their marriage likely caused some concern among family and friends because she was a member of the Episcopalian Church and he was a Quaker and active member of the Society of Friends. 
Relocation*between 1837 and 1840During the years between 1837 and 1840, Elizabeth's husband Samuel suffered great financial difficulties from a variety of causes, not the least of which came as a result of the severe financial losses of friends and relatives for whom he had provided endorsements. The situation swallowed up the profits of all his previous years of toil and saving and, at the age of fifty-one, with a family of five still to provide for, he gave up everything to his creditors and began the relocation of his family west, to the undeveloped lands of Illinois. He borrowed $1,000 from his first wife's brother, possibly William, for their move to Mount Hope, McLean County, Illinois, a colony of Rhode Island and Massachusetts people. They had a small farm of sixty acres on which they lived with their family for about seven years.9,2 
Residence1847About the year of 1847, Elizabeth E. Shove and Samuel Shove moved to Pope Creek, Knox County, Illinois, where Samuel continued to work a small piece of land and kept a stock of goods, enjoying the variety to be found in running a country store. Their two youngest children were with them in Pope Creek, and Elizabeth's daughter, Elizabeth Brown, age 21, had married Lucien Conger in 1845 and lived in Galesburg. Samuel's daughter, Nancy, had died in 1844 and his daughter, Hannah, had possibly already married Gershom Redway before her family moved from Providence. The whereabouts of the four older boys, all old enough to be on their own, William Shove at age 33, Josiah Shove at 23, James Brown, also 23 and George Brown at 19, remains a mystery to this researcher. William and Josiah Shove were still living in 1874, but James and George Brown have not yet been found.9 
Residence1849In 1849, Elizabeth E. Shove and Samuel Shove moved with their family from Mount Hope to Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois.2 
Underground Railroad*circa 1850One night the Shove's young daughter, Louisa, was awakened in the night in her upstairs bedroom in their Galesburg, Illinois house. She told her grandchildren, years later, of going sleepily downstairs as nine year olds will, and opening the door on a room filled with people -- her parents, some neighbors and some black strangers. She was hushed back to bed. And for a long time she did not know whether it was dream or memory. When she was older she realized that her parents' home had been a station on the Underground Railway.

In the 1850s the Underground Railroad existed in every State from Maine to Iowa, but mainly in Ohio and Illinois. It functioned without formal organization, officers, rules or maps. It was altogether spontaneous. The slaves fled across the border, appealed for help, found it, sent back word; others found the way, and soon scores of men were helping them, how many no one knows. Galesburg was the most important station in Illinois. The galleries of its Old First Church afforded hiding places for slaves. There were houses in the village and farms on the prairie whose occupants, like the Shoves, were ready to receive fugitives at any hour of the night. Each group worked in ignorance of the size of the movement or its ramifications. All they knew were the stations nearest and the men who went to and fro. There were no records, no statistics. The less they knew the better when it came to testifying in court. Passwords were arranged between those dealing with each other. The routes were frequently changed. It was the simplest organization imaginable and in its simplicity lay its success.10,11 
Census 1850*24 September 1850Elizabeth E. Shove and Samuel Shove appeared on the 1850 census taken on 24 September 1850 in Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois. Samuel's occupation was recorded as Merchant. The household was made up of Samuel, age 63, Elizabeth, 43, son Clarence Vinton, 13, and daughter, Louisa, age 9.12 
Residence13 December 1853In 1853 the family moved to Mercer County and, by Warrant, Samuel Shove purchased federal land on 13 December 1853 in Mercer County, Illinois. The land, consisting of 40 acres, was located in Section Number 32, Township 14N, Range 2W of the 4th Principal Meridian of the County of Mercer, and had the legal description SESE.2,13 
Residencebetween 1854 and 1864Elizabeth E. Shove and Samuel Shove made several shorter moves after relocating from Rhode Island to Illinois in 1840 and their actual pattern of movement was described differently by their daughter, Louisa Shove Conger, who was a very young child and with them at the time, and Josiah Shove, Samuel's grown son, who was not. Samuel, on a journey he made to New England in 1853, contracted an infection of his eyes which resulted within a year or two in a total loss of sight in one eye, and such impaired vision of the remaining one, he became no longer able to continue the work of his business. He was a very disciplined man however, with a very strong work ethic, and continued to make himself as useful as he possibly could. In 1857, following the loss of his sight, he and Elizabeth removed to Oneida, Knox County, Illinois, where they remained until Elizabeth's death in 1864.9 
Census 18608 July 1860Elizabeth E. Shove and Samuel Shove appeared on the 1850 census taken on 8 July 1860 in Oneida, Knox County, Illinois. Samuel was 71 and lived with his wife Elizabeth who was 51.14 
Death*21 January 1864Elizabeth died on 21 January 1864 in Oneida, Knox County, Illinois, at age 57.2 

Family 1

 James Ormond Brown d. b 1836
Marriage*12 June 1823She married first James Ormond Brown on 12 June 1823 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.8 
Children 1.James Ormond Brown+ b. 1824
 2.Elizabeth Everett Brown+ b. 12 Feb 1826, d. 2 Jan 1897
 3.George Washington Brown+ b. 1828, d. 3 Jan 1865

Family 2

 Samuel Shove b. 2 Feb 1789, d. 11 Dec 1874
Marriage*7 July 1836Elizabeth Everett (Bolton) Brown married second Samuel Shove, son of Josiah Shove and Joanna Dow, on 7 July 1836 in New York City, New York County, New York. Their marriage likely caused some concern among family and friends because she was a member of the Episcopalian Church and he was a Quaker and active member of the Society of Friends. 
Children 1.Clarence Vinton Shove+ b. 25 Aug 1837, d. 10 Jan 1918
 2.Thomas Shove b. c 1839, d. c 1839
 3.Louisa Agnes Shove+ b. 24 Jun 1841, d. c 1943

Citations

  1. [S44] Roy H. Heaton, (1876-1956). "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart - Eleven Generations", circa 1941. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton Family Pedigree Chart."
  2. [S6] Interview with Grandma Conger, Louisa Shove Conger (1840-1942), by Mary Lou Heaton Skinner Ross, sometime before Grandma Conger's death in 1942. LHB Notebook - E-Mails and Letters (Santa Barbara, California).
  3. [S893] Records of the Second Baptist Church, Boston, 1788-1809, original manuscript, Reference Item# 26, Franklin Trask Library, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA, page 114.
  4. [S893] Records of the Second Baptist Church, Boston, 1788-1809, original manuscript, Franklin Trask Library, page 118.
  5. [S183] Boston, Massachusetts, Church Records, 1789-1811; FHL# 856700 Item# 5, LDS Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereinafter cited as Second Baptist Church Records, 1789-1811.
  6. [S293] From a manuscript in the possession of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, "A Record of Deaths in Boston and Vicinity, 1799-1815", New England Historical and Genealogical Register volumes 77, 78 and 79 (published in 1923-1925): Oct 1924, volume 78, page 313. She was 26 years old. Hereinafter cited as "Deaths in Boston, 1799-1815."
  7. [S494] The Records of the Churches of Boston - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org, published originally by NEHGS in 2002 on CD-ROM. Hereinafter cited as Boston Church Records - NEHGS.
  8. [S48] New England Historic Genealogical Society, Early Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850. CD-ROM (101 Newbury, Boston, Massachusetts: NEHGS), Births - Marriages - Deaths, Vital Records of Milton, Norfolk County, MA to the year 1843
    Page 99. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850.
  9. [S7] Obituary of Samuel Shove, submitted by his son Josiah Shove, pages 223-225, although some of the lineage information, especially of the early Shoves in America, has proved to be incorrect. (Names mixed up and at least one generation skipped.) Samuel's son Josiah likely wrote parts of the obituary from his memory of stories his father had told him. And, of course, neither of them had any first hand information of anything before Samuel's birth in 1789. From this researcher's point of view, other sources should be considered more reliable -- especially on events and people of the 1600s and 1700s, Necrology of the Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry, for the year 1874, Providence, Rhode Island, LHB Notebook - Books, News, & Online, Santa Barbara, California. Hereinafter cited as Shove Necrology - RI Society 1874.
  10. [S240] Mary Lou Skinner Ross, Thoughts While Ironing (Atlanta, Georgia: Ross, Mary Lou Skinner, 1981), pages are unnumbered and estimated page number, including three lead photos, is 36. Hereinafter cited as Thoughts While Ironing.
  11. [S241] Earnest Elmo Calkins, They Broke the Prairie (New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1937), pages 226 - 228. Hereinafter cited as They Broke the Prairie.
  12. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, 1850 - IL - Item# Household of Samuel Shove, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, roll M432_113, page 354, image 54, viewed and copied from www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as 1850 US Federal Census.
  13. [S249] Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Database of the Illinois State Archives, online at http://www.library.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/…. Hereinafter cited as Illinois Public Domain Land Records.
  14. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 - IL - Item# Household of Samuel Shove, Ontario, Knox County, Illinois, roll M653_195, page 486, image 152, viewed and copied from www.ancestry.com. Hereinafter cited as 1860 US Federal Census.
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