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Bolton Family History

Bolton Genealogy & Family Tree

Bolton is an English name from Lancashire, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English roots boga and land which means "land by the bends." The earliest known ancestor--Robert de Boulton--was recorded in 1191. The family motto is Vi et virtute which means "By strength and valor."

Other spellings include "Boulton," "Boalton," "Boultoun," "Boulten," "Boltan," "Bolten," and "Boultown." Notable people with the surname include American musician Michael Bolton, American Olympic athlete Ruthie Bolton (basketball), and American baseball player Tom Bolton (Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers). The first Bolton to come to America was Jane Bolton in 1635.

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  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Mary Avis Bolton -- --, 1911 December 0, 1964 Texas
  • Martha Bolton -- --, 1750 April 30, 1798 Pennsylvania
  • John H. Bolton -- --, 1873 March 6, 1881 West Virginia
  • Eliza Bolton -- --, 1833  
  • Ann Bolton -- --, 1871 December 22, 1960 Ontario
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