About Ferris Bolton
Lived 1853 – 1937 (aged 84). Ferris Bolton was a Canadian politician and farmer.
Ferris Bolton (13 February 1853 – 11 May 1937) was a politician and farmer. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Member of the Unionist Party in the 1917 election to represent the riding of Lisgar. Prior to his federal political experience, he was reeve of South Dufferin and Pemble, Manitoba between 1880 and 1894 and reeve of Pembina, Manitoba between 1891 and 1894. Bolton was also Postmaster of Calf Mountain from 1881 to 1900, and postmaster at Darlingford from 1913 to 1917.
He married Jennie Stewart on 22 December 1880 with whom he had five sons, three of whom were killed in World War I, and two daughters. He was the son of John F. and May "Hannah" Bolton.
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Who was Ferris Bolton?
Canadian politician
When was Ferris Bolton born?
Ferris Bolton was born on 13 February 1853 in Rideau Lakes.
When did Ferris Bolton die?
Ferris Bolton died on 11 May 1937 in Brandon.
What was Ferris Bolton's occupation?
Ferris Bolton was a politician and farmer.
What nationality was Ferris Bolton?
Ferris Bolton was Canadian.
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