About John Bolton
Lived 1824 – 1872 (aged 47). John Bolton was a Canadian politician and merchant.
John Bolton (November 18, 1824 – July 14, 1872) was a New Brunswick businessman and political figure. He represented Charlotte in the 1st Canadian Parliament as a Liberal member.
He was born in England in 1824 and educated there. He was a merchant at Saint Stephen, New Brunswick. In 1858, he married a Miss Christiana Hezediah Upton. His sister Kate married Benjamin Robert Stephenson who represented Charlotte in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. Bolton died at Saint Stephen in 1872.
His daughter Ethel married William Frederick Todd, who served in the provincial assembly and the House of Commons and went on to become Lieutenant Governor for the province.
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Who was John Bolton?
Canadian politician (1824-1872)
When was John Bolton born?
John Bolton was born on 18 November 1824 in England.
When did John Bolton die?
John Bolton died on 14 July 1872 in St. Stephen.
What was John Bolton's occupation?
John Bolton was a politician and merchant.
What nationality was John Bolton?
John Bolton was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: John Bolton (Canadian politician)
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