(NOTE: George E. Bolton probably never had his picture taken before the Civil War began. George was with the 86th during the 10 months it spent in the Nashville area doing garrison duty. During this time most of the new soldiers, like George, probably took the opportunity to sit for a portrait to send home to their loved ones back home. The portraits were in one of two forms. The paper pictures, which are the most common in the 1860's were called CDV's. The other was the tin type. When they got prints of the CDV's, they didn't get just one either, they got dozens sometimes, not just to send home to the loved ones, but also to swap with their tentmates and messmates. George E. Bolton survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During the years after the war, George E. Bolton probably had his picture taken dozens of times.
I would love to see a copy of his CDV added to his site, however, at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of George E. Bolton as an old man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private GEORGE EDWARD BOLTON, Co. C 86th Illinois
George Edward Bolton was born on September 14, 1838 in West Tanfield near Bedale, Yorkshire, England, the son of George Bolton and Anna (Hopkins) Bolton.
It is said that he sailed for the United States on May 15, 1858 on a cattle boat, the Washington, and landed in New York, July 9, 1858. It is also said that he joined the United States Army and was in the President's Guard, though I have seen no evidence of this yet.
What is known for certain is that on August 22, 1862, George Bolton went into Chillicothe, Illinois where he was the last man to volunteer to serve in what was to become Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This company was recruited in Chillicothe, Illinois, and in the townships immediately north and west of Chillicothe, including Halleck Township in Peoria County and LaPrairie and Saratoga Townships in Marshall County by John H. Batchelder, who operated the Ferry at Chillicothe, and Dr. Joseph Thomas, a Chillicothe area Physician. When he volunteered, George Bolton gave his place of residence as LaPrairie Township in Marshall County, Illinois. It is not known how long he had been a resident there. It is believed that he came to Marshall County sometime after the 1860 census, perhaps just in 1862, as no member of the Bolton family is found in Marshall County at the time of the 1860 census.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BOLTON, GEORGE
Rank PVT Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LAPRAIRIE, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 6 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 22, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Batchelder and Thomas had almost 100 volunteers, they led the Chillicothe area company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Batchelder, Thomas and 87 of their volunteers, including now Private George Bolton, were mustered into service as Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Thomas was elected by the men of Co. C to serve as their Captain, while Batchelder was elected to serve as their 1st Lieutenant.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, down to the railroad depot. There they were joined by the men of the 85th Illinois, who had been mustered into service at Camp Peoria. At the depot, the men of the 85th & 86th boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. By early October, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private George Bolton would serve faithfully in Co. C as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, George was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with General Sherman to the Sea.
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. Private George Bolton was still there with the surviving members of Co. C when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and by the end of June of 1865, he was most likely back home in Central Illinois. Family legend as him being injured in one shoulder during the war. It may have just been a injury sustained during everyday life in the service, as his named is not found on any casualty reports. This does not however, mean he wasn't in action during the war, as I have found out about men being wounded who didn't make a casualty report, but, I can just find no record of his being wounded in action.
George Bolton was married to Avis Inez Monroe, the daughter of Eddy Monroe and Chloe (Cole) Munroe, on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois. Eddy C. Monroe was born on __________ __, 1813 in New York and died on ___________ __, 1891, while Chloe Cole was born c. 1815/16. Eddy's mortal remains were laid in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Some believe that George E. met Avis I. Munroe in New York. At the time of the 1855 census, the Monroe/Munroe family is found in Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York;
Head Eddy Munroe M 43
Wife Chloe Munroe F 39
Son Milton Munroe M 16
Daughter Iantha Munroe F 14
Daughter Avis Munroe F 8
Son Geo E Munroe M 6
Daughter Allis Munroe F 3
Daughter Sarah Munroe F 1
About 1857/58, Chloe (Cole) Monroe died in Oswego County and her earthly remains must lie somewhere in the county.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Monroe family is still in the Town Of Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. With her mom gone, Avis kept house for her two sisters, Sarah and Alice, and their father and as she grew older, family legend says she also taught in a nearby school;
Eddy Monroe M 47 New York
Avis Monroe F 14 New York
George E Monroe M 11 New York
Alice Monroe F 9 New York
Sarah Monroe F 7 New York
Sometime in the 1860's, the Monroe family came west to Illinois, where it is more likely that George and Avis met. George and Avis were married on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois.
Three sons are known to have been born to George and Avis. They include;
1. Edward Mather/Milton Bolton, born __________ __, 1867 in ___________, Illinois. Edward was married to Mary E. __________ on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________.
At the time of the 1900 census, Edward and his family are found in the city of Moville in Arlington Township in Woodbury County, Iowa;
Edward Bolton Head M 33 Illinois
Mary Bolton Wife F 25 Iowa
Avis Bolton Daughter F 8 Iowa
George Bolton Son M Dec 1894 6 Iowa
Alice Bolton Daughter F 3 Iowa
Mary Bolton Daughter F 1 Iowa
At the time of the 1910, Edward and his family are found in Union, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 43 Illinois
Wife Mary E Bolton F 35 Illinois
Daughter Avis C Bolton F 17 Iowa
Son George E Bolton M 15 Iowa
Daughter Alice G Bolton F 13 Iowa
Son Walter E Bolton M 6 Iowa
Son Melvin C Bolton M 3 Iowa
Son Allen M Bolton M 1 Iowa
Hired man Dan F Lyons M 44 Massachusetts
At the time of the 1920 census, Edward and his family are found in Elkhorn, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 51 Illinois
Wife Mary Bolton F 43 Illinois
Daughter Alice Bolton F 22 Iowa
Son Walter Bolton M 15 Iowa
Son Melven Bolton M 13 Iowa
Son Allen Bolton M 11 Iowa
Daughter Hazel Bolton F 8 Iowa
Daughter Dorthy Bolton F 6 Iowa
Edward Mather Bolton died on June 30, 1936 in __________, Iowa and his mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
2. Walter E. Bolton, born March __, 1869 in Illinois. His marriage record states he was born in Champaign County, Illinois. Walter was married to Annie Neumeister on December 15, 1891 in Plymouth, Illinois. Anna was born c. February __, 1866 in Wisconsin, the daughter of J. Chris Neumeister and Caroline Lang.
The children born to Walter and Anna include;
A. Louis James Bolton, born November 18, 1896/98 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
At the time of the 1940 census Louis and his family are found in Winner City, Winner Township, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Louis J Bolton Head M 43 Iowa
Clover A Bolton Wife F 38 Nebraska
James E Bolton Son M 16 South Dakota
Donald W Bolton Son M 10 Wisconsin
B. Leah C. Bolton, born c. 1902 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1900 census, Walter and his family are found residing in Precincts 2-3, 5 Holly, Granada, Carlton Holly & Granada towns, Prowers County, Colorado. He and Anna have been married 8 years and his father and mother are listed as having been born in England and New York, which is correct;
Walter E Bolton Head M Mar 1869 31 Illinois
Annie Bolton Wife M 35 Wisconsin
Louis Bolton Son M 3 Iowa
At the time of the 1910 census, Walter and his family are found in White River, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Head Walter E Bolton M 41 Illinois
Wife Anna A Bolton F 44 Wisconsin
Son Louis J Bolton M 13 Iowa
Daughter Leah C Bolton F 8 Colorado
At the time of the 1920 census, Walter and his family are found in Roseland, Tripp County, South Dakota;
W E Bolton Head M 50 Illinois
Emilia A Bolton Wife F 52 Wisconsin
Louis J Bolton Son M 22 Iowa
Leah C Bolton Daughter F 17 Colorado
At the time of the 1925 South Dakota State census, Walter and Anna are found in
Walter Eugene Bolton is 56, was born in Illinois, Ethnicity isEnglish, spouses maiden name is listed as Neumeister was married in 1891, Religion is Christian, father and mother born in England and New York.
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and Anna are found residing at 1024 Cleveland Avenue in Ward 12 of the city of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin;
Walter E Bolton Head M 71 Illinois
Anna Bolton Wife F 73 Wisconsin
Walter E. Bolton died on ___________ __, 19__ at __________, __________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _______________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________. Anna (Neumeister) Bolton died on 9 Apr 1953 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin and her mortal remains were laid in the West Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin. See her Find A Grave Memorial #189222817.
3. James Clyde Bolton, born June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa; James was married to Ethel Margaret Coomer on June 20, 1917 in Woodbury, Iowa.
The children born to James and Ethel include;
A. James Ross Bolton, born May 30, 1921 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time of the 1930 census, James is found living with his parents in Kingsley, Iowa. In 1935, James was living in Marathon, Buena Vista County, Iowa. At the time of the 1940 census, James is found in Area D in the city of Sioux City, Sioux City Township, Woodbury County, Iowa with his grandfather Coomer;
W A Coomer Head F 78 Ohio
James Ross Bolton Grandson M 18 Iowa
Evelyn Reimenschnider Lodger F 31 Iowa
James Ross Bolton died on 6 Jul 2007 and his mortal remains were laid in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. See his Find A Grave Memorial #20367832.
At the time of the 1930 census, James C. Bolton and his family are found residing on 2nd Street in the village of Kingsley in Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head James C Bolton M 39 Iowa
Wife Ethel M Bolton F 34 Michigan
Son James R Bolton M 8 Iowa
James Clyde Bolton was married 2nd to Jean (Gilmore) Richardson. James C. Bolton died on October 26, 1968 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa. His mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
Now to continue with what we know about George Bolton and the Bolton family;
At the time of the 1870 census, George, Avis, their children and her father are all found in Tolono Township, Champaign County, Illinois;
George Bolton M 31 England
Avis Bolton F 23 New York
Mather Bolton M 3 Illinois
Walter Bolton M 1 Illinois
Eddie Monroe M 57 New York
At the time of the 1880 census, the Bolton family is found in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. In the transcribed copy, Avis is listed as widowed, but, we know this is not correct;
Self Avis I Bolton F 33 New York
Son Edward M Bolton M 13 Illinois
Son Walter E Bolton M 11 Illinois
Other Eddy Monroe M 67 Vermont
According to family legend, the Bolton's moved west to Nebraska in the early to mid 1880's, but in 1887 moved back east to Kingsley, Iowa, where they purchased two large lots at 109 Rutland Street. Their last child, a son, , who really should be considered, a bonus baby, James Clyde Bolton was born on June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time he was born, James C. Bolton father was 51, while his mother was 43 and they had not had a child for 21 years.
Eddy Monroe may have remained behind or if he moved, after his death 1891, his remains were returned to Rockford, Illinois.
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held a reunion on August 27th, the 25th Anniversary of the mustering in of the 86th Illinois. For the next 36 years, the surviving members continued to hold reunion every year on the August 27th anniversary. George Bolton never was able to attend any of these reunions.
At the time of the 1900 census, George and Avis are found in the village of Kingsley, Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa. They have been married 33 years according to this census;
Head George Bolton M Sep 1837 63 England
Wife Avis Bolton F Sep 1846 54 New York
Son James Bolton M Jun 1890 10 Iowa
Private George Bolton is believed to have received a pension for his service. Family legend tells us that George and Avis planted fruit trees on their lotsin Kingsley, which bore well, so with the sale of the fruit, growing their own vegetables, and strawberries, and his pension, they enjoyed a good life.
Private George E. Bolton died on April 1, 1923 at Kingsley, Iowa.The Thursday April 5, 1923 edition of the KINGSLEY NEWS TIMES newspaper, of Kingsley, Iowa carried the following obituary;
"CIVIL WAR VET ANSWER LAST TAPS
Our people were shocked on Easter Sunday to learn of the sudden death of George Bolton, an old and respected citizen of this place, and one of the few remaining Civil War veterans which occurred at one o'clock p.m.
Mr. Bolton had been about his home in the morning, in his usual good health. Shortly before his death he had taken a basket and started to get some cobs, but when just outside the door he suffered a sharp pain in his back and called his wife, who assisted him into the house and helped him to remove his coat and shoes and afterwards tried to help him to a couch but he collapsed before he reached it. Medical aid was immediately summoned but his life had passed out before the physician arrived.
Mr. Bolton was born at Rippon, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 4, 1838, and he came to the United States in 1857. He made his home in Franklin, Venango county, Pennsylvania until September 17, 1861, when he enlisted in the 7th New York Cavalry. He served with this regiment untilit was mustered out of the service March 31, 1862. He re-enlisted August 27, 1862 in Company C of the 86th Ill. Infantry, where he served until the end of the war. He was discharged from the service June 6, 1865.
On February 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Avis I. Munroe, at Pontiac, Ill. Three sos were born to this union, Edward Milton, Walter Eugene, and James Clyde. He and his family came to Kingsley, where he resided until his death April 1, 1923. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three sons, E. M. Bolton, and J. C. Bolton, of Kingsley and W. E. Bolton, of Winner, S. D.; six grandsons and four granddaughters and one great granddaughter."
The following obituary is from the LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel edition of April 6, 1923;
"George Bolton Was a Veteran of the Civil War
George Bolton, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Kingsley died suddenly Sunday. He had not been ill and had been playing with his little grandson who had just gone home. Mr. Bolton went out of doors, his wife heard him groan, she went to the door to see what was wrong. Mr. Bolton said he had a bad pain in his back and his wife helped him into the house. He sat down on the couch and fell over dead. He was 84 years old. He was a Civil War veteran and was born in England, coming to America when about 20 years old."
In August of 1923, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their last reunion. In the 1923 reunion booklet, the name of George Bolton, of Co. C of the 86th Illinois is found on the "Death Roll" along with the names of eighteen other members of the 86th, whose passing was learning about in the previous year.
Avis I. (Monroe) Bolton on died September 11, 1936 at Kingsley. Their mortal remains were laid in the City Cemetery at Kingsley, Iowa.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Bolfton family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on George Bolton and the Bolton family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of George Bolton, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, but even ones of him as an older man, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
I would love to see a copy of his CDV added to his site, however, at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of George E. Bolton as an old man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private GEORGE EDWARD BOLTON, Co. C 86th Illinois
George Edward Bolton was born on September 14, 1838 in West Tanfield near Bedale, Yorkshire, England, the son of George Bolton and Anna (Hopkins) Bolton.
It is said that he sailed for the United States on May 15, 1858 on a cattle boat, the Washington, and landed in New York, July 9, 1858. It is also said that he joined the United States Army and was in the President's Guard, though I have seen no evidence of this yet.
What is known for certain is that on August 22, 1862, George Bolton went into Chillicothe, Illinois where he was the last man to volunteer to serve in what was to become Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This company was recruited in Chillicothe, Illinois, and in the townships immediately north and west of Chillicothe, including Halleck Township in Peoria County and LaPrairie and Saratoga Townships in Marshall County by John H. Batchelder, who operated the Ferry at Chillicothe, and Dr. Joseph Thomas, a Chillicothe area Physician. When he volunteered, George Bolton gave his place of residence as LaPrairie Township in Marshall County, Illinois. It is not known how long he had been a resident there. It is believed that he came to Marshall County sometime after the 1860 census, perhaps just in 1862, as no member of the Bolton family is found in Marshall County at the time of the 1860 census.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BOLTON, GEORGE
Rank PVT Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LAPRAIRIE, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 6 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 22, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Batchelder and Thomas had almost 100 volunteers, they led the Chillicothe area company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Batchelder, Thomas and 87 of their volunteers, including now Private George Bolton, were mustered into service as Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Thomas was elected by the men of Co. C to serve as their Captain, while Batchelder was elected to serve as their 1st Lieutenant.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, down to the railroad depot. There they were joined by the men of the 85th Illinois, who had been mustered into service at Camp Peoria. At the depot, the men of the 85th & 86th boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. By early October, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private George Bolton would serve faithfully in Co. C as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, George was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with General Sherman to the Sea.
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. Private George Bolton was still there with the surviving members of Co. C when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and by the end of June of 1865, he was most likely back home in Central Illinois. Family legend as him being injured in one shoulder during the war. It may have just been a injury sustained during everyday life in the service, as his named is not found on any casualty reports. This does not however, mean he wasn't in action during the war, as I have found out about men being wounded who didn't make a casualty report, but, I can just find no record of his being wounded in action.
George Bolton was married to Avis Inez Monroe, the daughter of Eddy Monroe and Chloe (Cole) Munroe, on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois. Eddy C. Monroe was born on __________ __, 1813 in New York and died on ___________ __, 1891, while Chloe Cole was born c. 1815/16. Eddy's mortal remains were laid in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Some believe that George E. met Avis I. Munroe in New York. At the time of the 1855 census, the Monroe/Munroe family is found in Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York;
Head Eddy Munroe M 43
Wife Chloe Munroe F 39
Son Milton Munroe M 16
Daughter Iantha Munroe F 14
Daughter Avis Munroe F 8
Son Geo E Munroe M 6
Daughter Allis Munroe F 3
Daughter Sarah Munroe F 1
About 1857/58, Chloe (Cole) Monroe died in Oswego County and her earthly remains must lie somewhere in the county.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Monroe family is still in the Town Of Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. With her mom gone, Avis kept house for her two sisters, Sarah and Alice, and their father and as she grew older, family legend says she also taught in a nearby school;
Eddy Monroe M 47 New York
Avis Monroe F 14 New York
George E Monroe M 11 New York
Alice Monroe F 9 New York
Sarah Monroe F 7 New York
Sometime in the 1860's, the Monroe family came west to Illinois, where it is more likely that George and Avis met. George and Avis were married on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois.
Three sons are known to have been born to George and Avis. They include;
1. Edward Mather/Milton Bolton, born __________ __, 1867 in ___________, Illinois. Edward was married to Mary E. __________ on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________.
At the time of the 1900 census, Edward and his family are found in the city of Moville in Arlington Township in Woodbury County, Iowa;
Edward Bolton Head M 33 Illinois
Mary Bolton Wife F 25 Iowa
Avis Bolton Daughter F 8 Iowa
George Bolton Son M Dec 1894 6 Iowa
Alice Bolton Daughter F 3 Iowa
Mary Bolton Daughter F 1 Iowa
At the time of the 1910, Edward and his family are found in Union, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 43 Illinois
Wife Mary E Bolton F 35 Illinois
Daughter Avis C Bolton F 17 Iowa
Son George E Bolton M 15 Iowa
Daughter Alice G Bolton F 13 Iowa
Son Walter E Bolton M 6 Iowa
Son Melvin C Bolton M 3 Iowa
Son Allen M Bolton M 1 Iowa
Hired man Dan F Lyons M 44 Massachusetts
At the time of the 1920 census, Edward and his family are found in Elkhorn, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 51 Illinois
Wife Mary Bolton F 43 Illinois
Daughter Alice Bolton F 22 Iowa
Son Walter Bolton M 15 Iowa
Son Melven Bolton M 13 Iowa
Son Allen Bolton M 11 Iowa
Daughter Hazel Bolton F 8 Iowa
Daughter Dorthy Bolton F 6 Iowa
Edward Mather Bolton died on June 30, 1936 in __________, Iowa and his mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
2. Walter E. Bolton, born March __, 1869 in Illinois. His marriage record states he was born in Champaign County, Illinois. Walter was married to Annie Neumeister on December 15, 1891 in Plymouth, Illinois. Anna was born c. February __, 1866 in Wisconsin, the daughter of J. Chris Neumeister and Caroline Lang.
The children born to Walter and Anna include;
A. Louis James Bolton, born November 18, 1896/98 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
At the time of the 1940 census Louis and his family are found in Winner City, Winner Township, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Louis J Bolton Head M 43 Iowa
Clover A Bolton Wife F 38 Nebraska
James E Bolton Son M 16 South Dakota
Donald W Bolton Son M 10 Wisconsin
B. Leah C. Bolton, born c. 1902 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1900 census, Walter and his family are found residing in Precincts 2-3, 5 Holly, Granada, Carlton Holly & Granada towns, Prowers County, Colorado. He and Anna have been married 8 years and his father and mother are listed as having been born in England and New York, which is correct;
Walter E Bolton Head M Mar 1869 31 Illinois
Annie Bolton Wife M 35 Wisconsin
Louis Bolton Son M 3 Iowa
At the time of the 1910 census, Walter and his family are found in White River, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Head Walter E Bolton M 41 Illinois
Wife Anna A Bolton F 44 Wisconsin
Son Louis J Bolton M 13 Iowa
Daughter Leah C Bolton F 8 Colorado
At the time of the 1920 census, Walter and his family are found in Roseland, Tripp County, South Dakota;
W E Bolton Head M 50 Illinois
Emilia A Bolton Wife F 52 Wisconsin
Louis J Bolton Son M 22 Iowa
Leah C Bolton Daughter F 17 Colorado
At the time of the 1925 South Dakota State census, Walter and Anna are found in
Walter Eugene Bolton is 56, was born in Illinois, Ethnicity isEnglish, spouses maiden name is listed as Neumeister was married in 1891, Religion is Christian, father and mother born in England and New York.
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and Anna are found residing at 1024 Cleveland Avenue in Ward 12 of the city of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin;
Walter E Bolton Head M 71 Illinois
Anna Bolton Wife F 73 Wisconsin
Walter E. Bolton died on ___________ __, 19__ at __________, __________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _______________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________. Anna (Neumeister) Bolton died on 9 Apr 1953 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin and her mortal remains were laid in the West Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin. See her Find A Grave Memorial #189222817.
3. James Clyde Bolton, born June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa; James was married to Ethel Margaret Coomer on June 20, 1917 in Woodbury, Iowa.
The children born to James and Ethel include;
A. James Ross Bolton, born May 30, 1921 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time of the 1930 census, James is found living with his parents in Kingsley, Iowa. In 1935, James was living in Marathon, Buena Vista County, Iowa. At the time of the 1940 census, James is found in Area D in the city of Sioux City, Sioux City Township, Woodbury County, Iowa with his grandfather Coomer;
W A Coomer Head F 78 Ohio
James Ross Bolton Grandson M 18 Iowa
Evelyn Reimenschnider Lodger F 31 Iowa
James Ross Bolton died on 6 Jul 2007 and his mortal remains were laid in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. See his Find A Grave Memorial #20367832.
At the time of the 1930 census, James C. Bolton and his family are found residing on 2nd Street in the village of Kingsley in Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head James C Bolton M 39 Iowa
Wife Ethel M Bolton F 34 Michigan
Son James R Bolton M 8 Iowa
James Clyde Bolton was married 2nd to Jean (Gilmore) Richardson. James C. Bolton died on October 26, 1968 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa. His mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
Now to continue with what we know about George Bolton and the Bolton family;
At the time of the 1870 census, George, Avis, their children and her father are all found in Tolono Township, Champaign County, Illinois;
George Bolton M 31 England
Avis Bolton F 23 New York
Mather Bolton M 3 Illinois
Walter Bolton M 1 Illinois
Eddie Monroe M 57 New York
At the time of the 1880 census, the Bolton family is found in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. In the transcribed copy, Avis is listed as widowed, but, we know this is not correct;
Self Avis I Bolton F 33 New York
Son Edward M Bolton M 13 Illinois
Son Walter E Bolton M 11 Illinois
Other Eddy Monroe M 67 Vermont
According to family legend, the Bolton's moved west to Nebraska in the early to mid 1880's, but in 1887 moved back east to Kingsley, Iowa, where they purchased two large lots at 109 Rutland Street. Their last child, a son, , who really should be considered, a bonus baby, James Clyde Bolton was born on June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time he was born, James C. Bolton father was 51, while his mother was 43 and they had not had a child for 21 years.
Eddy Monroe may have remained behind or if he moved, after his death 1891, his remains were returned to Rockford, Illinois.
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held a reunion on August 27th, the 25th Anniversary of the mustering in of the 86th Illinois. For the next 36 years, the surviving members continued to hold reunion every year on the August 27th anniversary. George Bolton never was able to attend any of these reunions.
At the time of the 1900 census, George and Avis are found in the village of Kingsley, Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa. They have been married 33 years according to this census;
Head George Bolton M Sep 1837 63 England
Wife Avis Bolton F Sep 1846 54 New York
Son James Bolton M Jun 1890 10 Iowa
Private George Bolton is believed to have received a pension for his service. Family legend tells us that George and Avis planted fruit trees on their lotsin Kingsley, which bore well, so with the sale of the fruit, growing their own vegetables, and strawberries, and his pension, they enjoyed a good life.
Private George E. Bolton died on April 1, 1923 at Kingsley, Iowa.The Thursday April 5, 1923 edition of the KINGSLEY NEWS TIMES newspaper, of Kingsley, Iowa carried the following obituary;
"CIVIL WAR VET ANSWER LAST TAPS
Our people were shocked on Easter Sunday to learn of the sudden death of George Bolton, an old and respected citizen of this place, and one of the few remaining Civil War veterans which occurred at one o'clock p.m.
Mr. Bolton had been about his home in the morning, in his usual good health. Shortly before his death he had taken a basket and started to get some cobs, but when just outside the door he suffered a sharp pain in his back and called his wife, who assisted him into the house and helped him to remove his coat and shoes and afterwards tried to help him to a couch but he collapsed before he reached it. Medical aid was immediately summoned but his life had passed out before the physician arrived.
Mr. Bolton was born at Rippon, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 4, 1838, and he came to the United States in 1857. He made his home in Franklin, Venango county, Pennsylvania until September 17, 1861, when he enlisted in the 7th New York Cavalry. He served with this regiment untilit was mustered out of the service March 31, 1862. He re-enlisted August 27, 1862 in Company C of the 86th Ill. Infantry, where he served until the end of the war. He was discharged from the service June 6, 1865.
On February 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Avis I. Munroe, at Pontiac, Ill. Three sos were born to this union, Edward Milton, Walter Eugene, and James Clyde. He and his family came to Kingsley, where he resided until his death April 1, 1923. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three sons, E. M. Bolton, and J. C. Bolton, of Kingsley and W. E. Bolton, of Winner, S. D.; six grandsons and four granddaughters and one great granddaughter."
The following obituary is from the LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel edition of April 6, 1923;
"George Bolton Was a Veteran of the Civil War
George Bolton, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Kingsley died suddenly Sunday. He had not been ill and had been playing with his little grandson who had just gone home. Mr. Bolton went out of doors, his wife heard him groan, she went to the door to see what was wrong. Mr. Bolton said he had a bad pain in his back and his wife helped him into the house. He sat down on the couch and fell over dead. He was 84 years old. He was a Civil War veteran and was born in England, coming to America when about 20 years old."
In August of 1923, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their last reunion. In the 1923 reunion booklet, the name of George Bolton, of Co. C of the 86th Illinois is found on the "Death Roll" along with the names of eighteen other members of the 86th, whose passing was learning about in the previous year.
Avis I. (Monroe) Bolton on died September 11, 1936 at Kingsley. Their mortal remains were laid in the City Cemetery at Kingsley, Iowa.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Bolfton family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on George Bolton and the Bolton family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of George Bolton, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, but even ones of him as an older man, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
(NOTE: George E. Bolton probably never had his picture taken before the Civil War began. George was with the 86th during the 10 months it spent in the Nashville area doing garrison duty. During this time most of the new soldiers, like George, probably took the opportunity to sit for a portrait to send home to their loved ones back home. The portraits were in one of two forms. The paper pictures, which are the most common in the 1860's were called CDV's. The other was the tin type. When they got prints of the CDV's, they didn't get just one either, they got dozens sometimes, not just to send home to the loved ones, but also to swap with their tentmates and messmates. George E. Bolton survived the war and lived well into the 20th century. During the years after the war, George E. Bolton probably had his picture taken dozens of times.
I would love to see a copy of his CDV added to his site, however, at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of George E. Bolton as an old man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private GEORGE EDWARD BOLTON, Co. C 86th Illinois
George Edward Bolton was born on September 14, 1838 in West Tanfield near Bedale, Yorkshire, England, the son of George Bolton and Anna (Hopkins) Bolton.
It is said that he sailed for the United States on May 15, 1858 on a cattle boat, the Washington, and landed in New York, July 9, 1858. It is also said that he joined the United States Army and was in the President's Guard, though I have seen no evidence of this yet.
What is known for certain is that on August 22, 1862, George Bolton went into Chillicothe, Illinois where he was the last man to volunteer to serve in what was to become Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This company was recruited in Chillicothe, Illinois, and in the townships immediately north and west of Chillicothe, including Halleck Township in Peoria County and LaPrairie and Saratoga Townships in Marshall County by John H. Batchelder, who operated the Ferry at Chillicothe, and Dr. Joseph Thomas, a Chillicothe area Physician. When he volunteered, George Bolton gave his place of residence as LaPrairie Township in Marshall County, Illinois. It is not known how long he had been a resident there. It is believed that he came to Marshall County sometime after the 1860 census, perhaps just in 1862, as no member of the Bolton family is found in Marshall County at the time of the 1860 census.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BOLTON, GEORGE
Rank PVT Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LAPRAIRIE, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 6 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 22, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Batchelder and Thomas had almost 100 volunteers, they led the Chillicothe area company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Batchelder, Thomas and 87 of their volunteers, including now Private George Bolton, were mustered into service as Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Thomas was elected by the men of Co. C to serve as their Captain, while Batchelder was elected to serve as their 1st Lieutenant.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, down to the railroad depot. There they were joined by the men of the 85th Illinois, who had been mustered into service at Camp Peoria. At the depot, the men of the 85th & 86th boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. By early October, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private George Bolton would serve faithfully in Co. C as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, George was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with General Sherman to the Sea.
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. Private George Bolton was still there with the surviving members of Co. C when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and by the end of June of 1865, he was most likely back home in Central Illinois. Family legend as him being injured in one shoulder during the war. It may have just been a injury sustained during everyday life in the service, as his named is not found on any casualty reports. This does not however, mean he wasn't in action during the war, as I have found out about men being wounded who didn't make a casualty report, but, I can just find no record of his being wounded in action.
George Bolton was married to Avis Inez Monroe, the daughter of Eddy Monroe and Chloe (Cole) Munroe, on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois. Eddy C. Monroe was born on __________ __, 1813 in New York and died on ___________ __, 1891, while Chloe Cole was born c. 1815/16. Eddy's mortal remains were laid in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Some believe that George E. met Avis I. Munroe in New York. At the time of the 1855 census, the Monroe/Munroe family is found in Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York;
Head Eddy Munroe M 43
Wife Chloe Munroe F 39
Son Milton Munroe M 16
Daughter Iantha Munroe F 14
Daughter Avis Munroe F 8
Son Geo E Munroe M 6
Daughter Allis Munroe F 3
Daughter Sarah Munroe F 1
About 1857/58, Chloe (Cole) Monroe died in Oswego County and her earthly remains must lie somewhere in the county.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Monroe family is still in the Town Of Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. With her mom gone, Avis kept house for her two sisters, Sarah and Alice, and their father and as she grew older, family legend says she also taught in a nearby school;
Eddy Monroe M 47 New York
Avis Monroe F 14 New York
George E Monroe M 11 New York
Alice Monroe F 9 New York
Sarah Monroe F 7 New York
Sometime in the 1860's, the Monroe family came west to Illinois, where it is more likely that George and Avis met. George and Avis were married on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois.
Three sons are known to have been born to George and Avis. They include;
1. Edward Mather/Milton Bolton, born __________ __, 1867 in ___________, Illinois. Edward was married to Mary E. __________ on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________.
At the time of the 1900 census, Edward and his family are found in the city of Moville in Arlington Township in Woodbury County, Iowa;
Edward Bolton Head M 33 Illinois
Mary Bolton Wife F 25 Iowa
Avis Bolton Daughter F 8 Iowa
George Bolton Son M Dec 1894 6 Iowa
Alice Bolton Daughter F 3 Iowa
Mary Bolton Daughter F 1 Iowa
At the time of the 1910, Edward and his family are found in Union, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 43 Illinois
Wife Mary E Bolton F 35 Illinois
Daughter Avis C Bolton F 17 Iowa
Son George E Bolton M 15 Iowa
Daughter Alice G Bolton F 13 Iowa
Son Walter E Bolton M 6 Iowa
Son Melvin C Bolton M 3 Iowa
Son Allen M Bolton M 1 Iowa
Hired man Dan F Lyons M 44 Massachusetts
At the time of the 1920 census, Edward and his family are found in Elkhorn, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 51 Illinois
Wife Mary Bolton F 43 Illinois
Daughter Alice Bolton F 22 Iowa
Son Walter Bolton M 15 Iowa
Son Melven Bolton M 13 Iowa
Son Allen Bolton M 11 Iowa
Daughter Hazel Bolton F 8 Iowa
Daughter Dorthy Bolton F 6 Iowa
Edward Mather Bolton died on June 30, 1936 in __________, Iowa and his mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
2. Walter E. Bolton, born March __, 1869 in Illinois. His marriage record states he was born in Champaign County, Illinois. Walter was married to Annie Neumeister on December 15, 1891 in Plymouth, Illinois. Anna was born c. February __, 1866 in Wisconsin, the daughter of J. Chris Neumeister and Caroline Lang.
The children born to Walter and Anna include;
A. Louis James Bolton, born November 18, 1896/98 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
At the time of the 1940 census Louis and his family are found in Winner City, Winner Township, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Louis J Bolton Head M 43 Iowa
Clover A Bolton Wife F 38 Nebraska
James E Bolton Son M 16 South Dakota
Donald W Bolton Son M 10 Wisconsin
B. Leah C. Bolton, born c. 1902 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1900 census, Walter and his family are found residing in Precincts 2-3, 5 Holly, Granada, Carlton Holly & Granada towns, Prowers County, Colorado. He and Anna have been married 8 years and his father and mother are listed as having been born in England and New York, which is correct;
Walter E Bolton Head M Mar 1869 31 Illinois
Annie Bolton Wife M 35 Wisconsin
Louis Bolton Son M 3 Iowa
At the time of the 1910 census, Walter and his family are found in White River, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Head Walter E Bolton M 41 Illinois
Wife Anna A Bolton F 44 Wisconsin
Son Louis J Bolton M 13 Iowa
Daughter Leah C Bolton F 8 Colorado
At the time of the 1920 census, Walter and his family are found in Roseland, Tripp County, South Dakota;
W E Bolton Head M 50 Illinois
Emilia A Bolton Wife F 52 Wisconsin
Louis J Bolton Son M 22 Iowa
Leah C Bolton Daughter F 17 Colorado
At the time of the 1925 South Dakota State census, Walter and Anna are found in
Walter Eugene Bolton is 56, was born in Illinois, Ethnicity isEnglish, spouses maiden name is listed as Neumeister was married in 1891, Religion is Christian, father and mother born in England and New York.
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and Anna are found residing at 1024 Cleveland Avenue in Ward 12 of the city of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin;
Walter E Bolton Head M 71 Illinois
Anna Bolton Wife F 73 Wisconsin
Walter E. Bolton died on ___________ __, 19__ at __________, __________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _______________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________. Anna (Neumeister) Bolton died on 9 Apr 1953 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin and her mortal remains were laid in the West Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin. See her Find A Grave Memorial #189222817.
3. James Clyde Bolton, born June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa; James was married to Ethel Margaret Coomer on June 20, 1917 in Woodbury, Iowa.
The children born to James and Ethel include;
A. James Ross Bolton, born May 30, 1921 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time of the 1930 census, James is found living with his parents in Kingsley, Iowa. In 1935, James was living in Marathon, Buena Vista County, Iowa. At the time of the 1940 census, James is found in Area D in the city of Sioux City, Sioux City Township, Woodbury County, Iowa with his grandfather Coomer;
W A Coomer Head F 78 Ohio
James Ross Bolton Grandson M 18 Iowa
Evelyn Reimenschnider Lodger F 31 Iowa
James Ross Bolton died on 6 Jul 2007 and his mortal remains were laid in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. See his Find A Grave Memorial #20367832.
At the time of the 1930 census, James C. Bolton and his family are found residing on 2nd Street in the village of Kingsley in Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head James C Bolton M 39 Iowa
Wife Ethel M Bolton F 34 Michigan
Son James R Bolton M 8 Iowa
James Clyde Bolton was married 2nd to Jean (Gilmore) Richardson. James C. Bolton died on October 26, 1968 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa. His mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
Now to continue with what we know about George Bolton and the Bolton family;
At the time of the 1870 census, George, Avis, their children and her father are all found in Tolono Township, Champaign County, Illinois;
George Bolton M 31 England
Avis Bolton F 23 New York
Mather Bolton M 3 Illinois
Walter Bolton M 1 Illinois
Eddie Monroe M 57 New York
At the time of the 1880 census, the Bolton family is found in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. In the transcribed copy, Avis is listed as widowed, but, we know this is not correct;
Self Avis I Bolton F 33 New York
Son Edward M Bolton M 13 Illinois
Son Walter E Bolton M 11 Illinois
Other Eddy Monroe M 67 Vermont
According to family legend, the Bolton's moved west to Nebraska in the early to mid 1880's, but in 1887 moved back east to Kingsley, Iowa, where they purchased two large lots at 109 Rutland Street. Their last child, a son, , who really should be considered, a bonus baby, James Clyde Bolton was born on June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time he was born, James C. Bolton father was 51, while his mother was 43 and they had not had a child for 21 years.
Eddy Monroe may have remained behind or if he moved, after his death 1891, his remains were returned to Rockford, Illinois.
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held a reunion on August 27th, the 25th Anniversary of the mustering in of the 86th Illinois. For the next 36 years, the surviving members continued to hold reunion every year on the August 27th anniversary. George Bolton never was able to attend any of these reunions.
At the time of the 1900 census, George and Avis are found in the village of Kingsley, Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa. They have been married 33 years according to this census;
Head George Bolton M Sep 1837 63 England
Wife Avis Bolton F Sep 1846 54 New York
Son James Bolton M Jun 1890 10 Iowa
Private George Bolton is believed to have received a pension for his service. Family legend tells us that George and Avis planted fruit trees on their lotsin Kingsley, which bore well, so with the sale of the fruit, growing their own vegetables, and strawberries, and his pension, they enjoyed a good life.
Private George E. Bolton died on April 1, 1923 at Kingsley, Iowa.The Thursday April 5, 1923 edition of the KINGSLEY NEWS TIMES newspaper, of Kingsley, Iowa carried the following obituary;
"CIVIL WAR VET ANSWER LAST TAPS
Our people were shocked on Easter Sunday to learn of the sudden death of George Bolton, an old and respected citizen of this place, and one of the few remaining Civil War veterans which occurred at one o'clock p.m.
Mr. Bolton had been about his home in the morning, in his usual good health. Shortly before his death he had taken a basket and started to get some cobs, but when just outside the door he suffered a sharp pain in his back and called his wife, who assisted him into the house and helped him to remove his coat and shoes and afterwards tried to help him to a couch but he collapsed before he reached it. Medical aid was immediately summoned but his life had passed out before the physician arrived.
Mr. Bolton was born at Rippon, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 4, 1838, and he came to the United States in 1857. He made his home in Franklin, Venango county, Pennsylvania until September 17, 1861, when he enlisted in the 7th New York Cavalry. He served with this regiment untilit was mustered out of the service March 31, 1862. He re-enlisted August 27, 1862 in Company C of the 86th Ill. Infantry, where he served until the end of the war. He was discharged from the service June 6, 1865.
On February 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Avis I. Munroe, at Pontiac, Ill. Three sos were born to this union, Edward Milton, Walter Eugene, and James Clyde. He and his family came to Kingsley, where he resided until his death April 1, 1923. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three sons, E. M. Bolton, and J. C. Bolton, of Kingsley and W. E. Bolton, of Winner, S. D.; six grandsons and four granddaughters and one great granddaughter."
The following obituary is from the LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel edition of April 6, 1923;
"George Bolton Was a Veteran of the Civil War
George Bolton, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Kingsley died suddenly Sunday. He had not been ill and had been playing with his little grandson who had just gone home. Mr. Bolton went out of doors, his wife heard him groan, she went to the door to see what was wrong. Mr. Bolton said he had a bad pain in his back and his wife helped him into the house. He sat down on the couch and fell over dead. He was 84 years old. He was a Civil War veteran and was born in England, coming to America when about 20 years old."
In August of 1923, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their last reunion. In the 1923 reunion booklet, the name of George Bolton, of Co. C of the 86th Illinois is found on the "Death Roll" along with the names of eighteen other members of the 86th, whose passing was learning about in the previous year.
Avis I. (Monroe) Bolton on died September 11, 1936 at Kingsley. Their mortal remains were laid in the City Cemetery at Kingsley, Iowa.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Bolfton family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on George Bolton and the Bolton family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of George Bolton, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, but even ones of him as an older man, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
I would love to see a copy of his CDV added to his site, however, at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of George E. Bolton as an old man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private GEORGE EDWARD BOLTON, Co. C 86th Illinois
George Edward Bolton was born on September 14, 1838 in West Tanfield near Bedale, Yorkshire, England, the son of George Bolton and Anna (Hopkins) Bolton.
It is said that he sailed for the United States on May 15, 1858 on a cattle boat, the Washington, and landed in New York, July 9, 1858. It is also said that he joined the United States Army and was in the President's Guard, though I have seen no evidence of this yet.
What is known for certain is that on August 22, 1862, George Bolton went into Chillicothe, Illinois where he was the last man to volunteer to serve in what was to become Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This company was recruited in Chillicothe, Illinois, and in the townships immediately north and west of Chillicothe, including Halleck Township in Peoria County and LaPrairie and Saratoga Townships in Marshall County by John H. Batchelder, who operated the Ferry at Chillicothe, and Dr. Joseph Thomas, a Chillicothe area Physician. When he volunteered, George Bolton gave his place of residence as LaPrairie Township in Marshall County, Illinois. It is not known how long he had been a resident there. It is believed that he came to Marshall County sometime after the 1860 census, perhaps just in 1862, as no member of the Bolton family is found in Marshall County at the time of the 1860 census.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name BOLTON, GEORGE
Rank PVT Company C Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence LAPRAIRIE, MARSHALL CO, IL Age 23 Height 5' 6 Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND
Service Record
Joined When AUG 22, 1862 Joined Where CHILLICOTHE, IL
Joined By Whom J H BATCHELDER Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out JUN 6, 1865
Muster Out Where WASHINGTON, DC Muster Out By Whom LT SCROGGS
Remarks N/A
When Batchelder and Thomas had almost 100 volunteers, they led the Chillicothe area company into Peoria where they went into camp at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park. On August 27, 1862, Batchelder, Thomas and 87 of their volunteers, including now Private George Bolton, were mustered into service as Co. C of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Dr. Thomas was elected by the men of Co. C to serve as their Captain, while Batchelder was elected to serve as their 1st Lieutenant.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out the gates of Camp Lyon, through the streets of Peoria, with much fanfare, down to the railroad depot. There they were joined by the men of the 85th Illinois, who had been mustered into service at Camp Peoria. At the depot, the men of the 85th & 86th boarded trains bound for Camp Joe Holt, Jeffersonville, Indiana, located across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. By early October, the men of the 85th & 86th were in the field in Kentucky as part of Col. Daniel McCook's Brigade, in pursuit of Confederate troops. On Oct. 8, 1862, the men of McCook's Brigade were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th Illinois suffering their first casualties. There would be many more to come. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee where they would go into winter camp.
During the next two and a half years, Private George Bolton would serve faithfully in Co. C as the men of the 86th served in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, George was witness to and a participant in numerous battles and skirmishes, some of the bloodiest fighting in the Western Theatre of the war, including the Battles of Chickamauga, Georgia; Resaca, Georgia; Rome, Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia, Peach Tree Creek, Georgia, Jonesboro, Georgia, Averasborough, North Carolina and Bentonville, North Carolina and marched with General Sherman to the Sea.
After the war came to a close, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Washington City (now D.C.) where they marched down Pennsylvania Avenue on the 2nd day of the Grand Review. Private George Bolton was still there with the surviving members of Co. C when they were mustered out of the service on June 6, 1865 in Washington and by the end of June of 1865, he was most likely back home in Central Illinois. Family legend as him being injured in one shoulder during the war. It may have just been a injury sustained during everyday life in the service, as his named is not found on any casualty reports. This does not however, mean he wasn't in action during the war, as I have found out about men being wounded who didn't make a casualty report, but, I can just find no record of his being wounded in action.
George Bolton was married to Avis Inez Monroe, the daughter of Eddy Monroe and Chloe (Cole) Munroe, on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois. Eddy C. Monroe was born on __________ __, 1813 in New York and died on ___________ __, 1891, while Chloe Cole was born c. 1815/16. Eddy's mortal remains were laid in the Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
Some believe that George E. met Avis I. Munroe in New York. At the time of the 1855 census, the Monroe/Munroe family is found in Sandy Creek, Oswego County, New York;
Head Eddy Munroe M 43
Wife Chloe Munroe F 39
Son Milton Munroe M 16
Daughter Iantha Munroe F 14
Daughter Avis Munroe F 8
Son Geo E Munroe M 6
Daughter Allis Munroe F 3
Daughter Sarah Munroe F 1
About 1857/58, Chloe (Cole) Monroe died in Oswego County and her earthly remains must lie somewhere in the county.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Monroe family is still in the Town Of Sandy Creek in Oswego County, New York. With her mom gone, Avis kept house for her two sisters, Sarah and Alice, and their father and as she grew older, family legend says she also taught in a nearby school;
Eddy Monroe M 47 New York
Avis Monroe F 14 New York
George E Monroe M 11 New York
Alice Monroe F 9 New York
Sarah Monroe F 7 New York
Sometime in the 1860's, the Monroe family came west to Illinois, where it is more likely that George and Avis met. George and Avis were married on February 1, 1866 in Livingston County, Illinois.
Three sons are known to have been born to George and Avis. They include;
1. Edward Mather/Milton Bolton, born __________ __, 1867 in ___________, Illinois. Edward was married to Mary E. __________ on __________ __, 18__ at __________, __________.
At the time of the 1900 census, Edward and his family are found in the city of Moville in Arlington Township in Woodbury County, Iowa;
Edward Bolton Head M 33 Illinois
Mary Bolton Wife F 25 Iowa
Avis Bolton Daughter F 8 Iowa
George Bolton Son M Dec 1894 6 Iowa
Alice Bolton Daughter F 3 Iowa
Mary Bolton Daughter F 1 Iowa
At the time of the 1910, Edward and his family are found in Union, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 43 Illinois
Wife Mary E Bolton F 35 Illinois
Daughter Avis C Bolton F 17 Iowa
Son George E Bolton M 15 Iowa
Daughter Alice G Bolton F 13 Iowa
Son Walter E Bolton M 6 Iowa
Son Melvin C Bolton M 3 Iowa
Son Allen M Bolton M 1 Iowa
Hired man Dan F Lyons M 44 Massachusetts
At the time of the 1920 census, Edward and his family are found in Elkhorn, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head Edward M Bolton M 51 Illinois
Wife Mary Bolton F 43 Illinois
Daughter Alice Bolton F 22 Iowa
Son Walter Bolton M 15 Iowa
Son Melven Bolton M 13 Iowa
Son Allen Bolton M 11 Iowa
Daughter Hazel Bolton F 8 Iowa
Daughter Dorthy Bolton F 6 Iowa
Edward Mather Bolton died on June 30, 1936 in __________, Iowa and his mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
2. Walter E. Bolton, born March __, 1869 in Illinois. His marriage record states he was born in Champaign County, Illinois. Walter was married to Annie Neumeister on December 15, 1891 in Plymouth, Illinois. Anna was born c. February __, 1866 in Wisconsin, the daughter of J. Chris Neumeister and Caroline Lang.
The children born to Walter and Anna include;
A. Louis James Bolton, born November 18, 1896/98 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
At the time of the 1940 census Louis and his family are found in Winner City, Winner Township, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Louis J Bolton Head M 43 Iowa
Clover A Bolton Wife F 38 Nebraska
James E Bolton Son M 16 South Dakota
Donald W Bolton Son M 10 Wisconsin
B. Leah C. Bolton, born c. 1902 in Colorado.
At the time of the 1900 census, Walter and his family are found residing in Precincts 2-3, 5 Holly, Granada, Carlton Holly & Granada towns, Prowers County, Colorado. He and Anna have been married 8 years and his father and mother are listed as having been born in England and New York, which is correct;
Walter E Bolton Head M Mar 1869 31 Illinois
Annie Bolton Wife M 35 Wisconsin
Louis Bolton Son M 3 Iowa
At the time of the 1910 census, Walter and his family are found in White River, Tripp County, South Dakota;
Head Walter E Bolton M 41 Illinois
Wife Anna A Bolton F 44 Wisconsin
Son Louis J Bolton M 13 Iowa
Daughter Leah C Bolton F 8 Colorado
At the time of the 1920 census, Walter and his family are found in Roseland, Tripp County, South Dakota;
W E Bolton Head M 50 Illinois
Emilia A Bolton Wife F 52 Wisconsin
Louis J Bolton Son M 22 Iowa
Leah C Bolton Daughter F 17 Colorado
At the time of the 1925 South Dakota State census, Walter and Anna are found in
Walter Eugene Bolton is 56, was born in Illinois, Ethnicity isEnglish, spouses maiden name is listed as Neumeister was married in 1891, Religion is Christian, father and mother born in England and New York.
At the time of the 1940 census, Walter and Anna are found residing at 1024 Cleveland Avenue in Ward 12 of the city of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin;
Walter E Bolton Head M 71 Illinois
Anna Bolton Wife F 73 Wisconsin
Walter E. Bolton died on ___________ __, 19__ at __________, __________ and his mortal remains were laid in the _______________ Cemetery in ___________, ___________. Anna (Neumeister) Bolton died on 9 Apr 1953 in Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin and her mortal remains were laid in the West Lawn Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant, Racine County, Wisconsin. See her Find A Grave Memorial #189222817.
3. James Clyde Bolton, born June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa; James was married to Ethel Margaret Coomer on June 20, 1917 in Woodbury, Iowa.
The children born to James and Ethel include;
A. James Ross Bolton, born May 30, 1921 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time of the 1930 census, James is found living with his parents in Kingsley, Iowa. In 1935, James was living in Marathon, Buena Vista County, Iowa. At the time of the 1940 census, James is found in Area D in the city of Sioux City, Sioux City Township, Woodbury County, Iowa with his grandfather Coomer;
W A Coomer Head F 78 Ohio
James Ross Bolton Grandson M 18 Iowa
Evelyn Reimenschnider Lodger F 31 Iowa
James Ross Bolton died on 6 Jul 2007 and his mortal remains were laid in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. See his Find A Grave Memorial #20367832.
At the time of the 1930 census, James C. Bolton and his family are found residing on 2nd Street in the village of Kingsley in Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa;
Head James C Bolton M 39 Iowa
Wife Ethel M Bolton F 34 Michigan
Son James R Bolton M 8 Iowa
James Clyde Bolton was married 2nd to Jean (Gilmore) Richardson. James C. Bolton died on October 26, 1968 in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa. His mortal remains were laid in the Kingsley Cemetery in Kingsley, Plymouth County, Iowa.
Now to continue with what we know about George Bolton and the Bolton family;
At the time of the 1870 census, George, Avis, their children and her father are all found in Tolono Township, Champaign County, Illinois;
George Bolton M 31 England
Avis Bolton F 23 New York
Mather Bolton M 3 Illinois
Walter Bolton M 1 Illinois
Eddie Monroe M 57 New York
At the time of the 1880 census, the Bolton family is found in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. In the transcribed copy, Avis is listed as widowed, but, we know this is not correct;
Self Avis I Bolton F 33 New York
Son Edward M Bolton M 13 Illinois
Son Walter E Bolton M 11 Illinois
Other Eddy Monroe M 67 Vermont
According to family legend, the Bolton's moved west to Nebraska in the early to mid 1880's, but in 1887 moved back east to Kingsley, Iowa, where they purchased two large lots at 109 Rutland Street. Their last child, a son, , who really should be considered, a bonus baby, James Clyde Bolton was born on June 6, 1890 in Kingsley, Iowa. At the time he was born, James C. Bolton father was 51, while his mother was 43 and they had not had a child for 21 years.
Eddy Monroe may have remained behind or if he moved, after his death 1891, his remains were returned to Rockford, Illinois.
In 1887, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held a reunion on August 27th, the 25th Anniversary of the mustering in of the 86th Illinois. For the next 36 years, the surviving members continued to hold reunion every year on the August 27th anniversary. George Bolton never was able to attend any of these reunions.
At the time of the 1900 census, George and Avis are found in the village of Kingsley, Garfield Township, Plymouth County, Iowa. They have been married 33 years according to this census;
Head George Bolton M Sep 1837 63 England
Wife Avis Bolton F Sep 1846 54 New York
Son James Bolton M Jun 1890 10 Iowa
Private George Bolton is believed to have received a pension for his service. Family legend tells us that George and Avis planted fruit trees on their lotsin Kingsley, which bore well, so with the sale of the fruit, growing their own vegetables, and strawberries, and his pension, they enjoyed a good life.
Private George E. Bolton died on April 1, 1923 at Kingsley, Iowa.The Thursday April 5, 1923 edition of the KINGSLEY NEWS TIMES newspaper, of Kingsley, Iowa carried the following obituary;
"CIVIL WAR VET ANSWER LAST TAPS
Our people were shocked on Easter Sunday to learn of the sudden death of George Bolton, an old and respected citizen of this place, and one of the few remaining Civil War veterans which occurred at one o'clock p.m.
Mr. Bolton had been about his home in the morning, in his usual good health. Shortly before his death he had taken a basket and started to get some cobs, but when just outside the door he suffered a sharp pain in his back and called his wife, who assisted him into the house and helped him to remove his coat and shoes and afterwards tried to help him to a couch but he collapsed before he reached it. Medical aid was immediately summoned but his life had passed out before the physician arrived.
Mr. Bolton was born at Rippon, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 4, 1838, and he came to the United States in 1857. He made his home in Franklin, Venango county, Pennsylvania until September 17, 1861, when he enlisted in the 7th New York Cavalry. He served with this regiment untilit was mustered out of the service March 31, 1862. He re-enlisted August 27, 1862 in Company C of the 86th Ill. Infantry, where he served until the end of the war. He was discharged from the service June 6, 1865.
On February 1, 1866, he was united in marriage to Avis I. Munroe, at Pontiac, Ill. Three sos were born to this union, Edward Milton, Walter Eugene, and James Clyde. He and his family came to Kingsley, where he resided until his death April 1, 1923. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three sons, E. M. Bolton, and J. C. Bolton, of Kingsley and W. E. Bolton, of Winner, S. D.; six grandsons and four granddaughters and one great granddaughter."
The following obituary is from the LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel edition of April 6, 1923;
"George Bolton Was a Veteran of the Civil War
George Bolton, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Kingsley died suddenly Sunday. He had not been ill and had been playing with his little grandson who had just gone home. Mr. Bolton went out of doors, his wife heard him groan, she went to the door to see what was wrong. Mr. Bolton said he had a bad pain in his back and his wife helped him into the house. He sat down on the couch and fell over dead. He was 84 years old. He was a Civil War veteran and was born in England, coming to America when about 20 years old."
In August of 1923, the surviving members of the 86th Illinois held their last reunion. In the 1923 reunion booklet, the name of George Bolton, of Co. C of the 86th Illinois is found on the "Death Roll" along with the names of eighteen other members of the 86th, whose passing was learning about in the previous year.
Avis I. (Monroe) Bolton on died September 11, 1936 at Kingsley. Their mortal remains were laid in the City Cemetery at Kingsley, Iowa.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of the Bolfton family, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on George Bolton and the Bolton family. Baxter would also love to see copies of any photographs of George Bolton, especially any showing him in uniform from his days in the service, but even ones of him as an older man, added to his Find A Grave site for all to see.)
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