We think Group 3 John Bolling and Marths Mangum named a son Yancy bc1802. Married Polly Cozart in 1822 in Orange Co. I haven't connected John and Martha to the Yancys and don't know if they do. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 4, 2016, at 12:49 PM, ken <boyd@rtmc.net> wrote: > > Here's one to explain: A look over suggests some lines hit some of yours. Mecklenburg Co.,is where Mary is said to die. These Bollings were a mix. > > ----------------------- > > > > > > 8 > Charles YANCEY => > <black.gif> <black.gif> > <spacer.gif> B: 1684 > P: VA > M: 14 JAN 1703 > 4 > Richard YANCEY <leaf_treehints.gif> P: King William Co, VA > <black.gif> <black.gif> > <spacer.gif> B: 24 AUG 1708 > D: Aft 1749 > P: VA P: Louisa Co, VA > M: 1735 > P: VA 9 <black.gif> Mary BARTLETT <leaf_treehints.gif> > > > <black.gif> > D: 1780 <spacer.gif> B: 1678 > P: Mecklenburg Co, VA P: King William Co, VA > > D: > P: > <spacer.gif> > 2 > Absalom YANCEY <leaf_treehints.gif> > 10 > > > <black.gif> <black.gif> <black.gif> <black.gif> > <spacer.gif> B: 1742 > <spacer.gif> B: > P: Louisa Co, VA P: > M: 27 JAN 1789 M: > P: Louisa Co, VA 5 <black.gif> Mary BOLLING P: > > <black.gif> > D: 1819 <spacer.gif> B: 1711 > D: > > P: Mecklenburg Co, VA P: VA P: > > D: 1795 > > P: Mecklenburg Co, VA 11 <black.gif> > ============= > > >> On 10/03/2016 04:49 PM, swampfoxknives@frontiernet.net wrote: >> Ken, Where is the record of the marriage to Mary Kinge? >> >> From: ken >> Sent: Monday, October 03, 2016 10:55 AM >> To: swampfoxknives@frontiernet.net ; june helm >> Cc: Barbara Blair ; Linda Boling ; bowling@rootsweb.com ; boling@rootsweb.com ; bolen@rootsweb.com ; bolling@rootsweb.com ; ken ; Linda >> Subject: Re: John Bolling's of early Virginia >> >> Regarding early records in VA. >>> Regarding the C&P deeds of the more than one John Bolling. >>> >>> From 1650 to 1695, not a John Bolling of any spelling is found listed in the C&P except the John Bowland who was imported in 1650. The early John Bowland was on court records as he witnessed a murder in the 1650s in Old Rappahannock and or Northumnerland Co., VA and later he married Mary Kinge, the daughter of Robert Kinge and Hannah Scarboro and removed to Calvert Co., MD along with his brother in law John Kinge in the early 1660s, about 1662, and he died before Robert Kinge, who mentioned John Bowland's children in his Will. They were John, William and Robert Bowlyne. These men are DNA group 6 and inherited property in VA. A John Bolling paid taxes in 1720 in New Kent Co., VA. This family was traced by the Pendergras family and they report they descended from Pocahontas. The Barnett family also says the same in regard to an Anne Rolfe, the daughter of Thomas Rolfe and his Poyce or Payce wife. ( not Poythress) In the mid 1720s John Bolling is one property next to a Lightfool family, in Richmond or Essex Co., VA. It is believed this John Bowland was born in 1615, and first married a Mary Cary in England who died in 1648. John Bolling's (II) born about 1668, son married to Elizabeth Barnett the daughter of Anne Rolfe Barnett. Sources: The Barnett family (RW records) and the Richard Tyree family (C&P records) are the only two lines from Capt. Thomas Rolfe of James Fort , II, who have records of any value to back them up. >> Benjamin Bolling group 6, born about 1695 of Stafford Co., VA was a son of one of these sons mentioned in Kinge's Will and he appears in the area where Kinge owned property when Robert Kinge died. >>> >>> Volume III of the Cavaliers and Pioneers, the English Land Grant records begins with 1695 and a John Bolling, Gent., was granted 50 acs in Henrico Co., VA in Verina Par., 25 Apr 1701. Patent book 9, p. 318, and Volume III page is 43. >>> >>> Thus we know John Bolling, Gent is an older man who holds office or who has held office to gain the title of Gentleman. He also is very rich because he paid 30 lbs Sterling for a 50 acre Plantation on the James River, north of the River, which now lies in modern Richmond City. His nearby neighbors were the Randolphs on the same side the river. >>> >>> The next three deeds are in regart to the ealiest known John Bollings, but only found in the C&P. See Note on Bottom; >>> >>> A John Bolling deed: >>> >>> 25 Apr 1701, p. 318, page Volume III, C&P 43, >>> John Bolling, Gent., >>> 50 acs., >>> Henrico Co., VA in Verina Parish., >>> Escheated from Nathll. Bacon, Junr., by his attainer for high treason, as by inquistion under William Randolph, Esch'r., 21 July 1698. >>> Consideration: 30 lbs Sterling. >>> >>> Facts: >>> 1. This same 50 Lbs Sterling would have purchased 5000 acres of new land. Another fact is many years had slipped by since Bacon was gone from the scene in VA, so it appears some person lived on that property is style until they too were dead, and the locals approved or they would have spoke up. >>> 2. This older John Bolling was not born in 1675 as reported by Wyndham Robertson in his book, "Pocahontas' ... Descendants'". Wyndham Robertson went out of his way to place his John Bolling on the Appomatox River in Bristol Parish. He places his Bolling lines across from Hopewell, VA, where a Robert Bolling bought land in 1690 in Charles City Co., VA and was said to name his home-stead "Kippax". This area is now in Prince George Co., VA, near modern Hwy 95. >>> 3. Another fact, a John Bolling was recorded, an adult in 1689,in the area of now Petersburg Co., VA. Since he was a land owner he had to be 21 by law to own property, so he was born by 1668. He had sons John and Robert as well. Source, the returned Prince George County, Virginia deed book 1. His sons were born in the mid 1680s, so John Bolling was older than the deed estimate shown. The deed book had been taken north during the War of 1865 and was returned in recent times. (Library of Virginia) This John Bolling of now Petersburg City area, owned a Merchant Trading Post and sold to the Indians as well as the public. (see Byrd Diary records) (several sources for this, one from now South Carolina when a Governor complained about him) >>> 4. So we can be certain the surname Bolling, and John Bolling's among them were not uncommon in Virginia. (spellings) >>> 5. The William Rush Genealogy reports that Elizabeth Lewis of Gloucester Co., VA born in 1705 married yet another John Bolling, and after John Bolling died she remarried to William Rush and had a large family. Wyndham Robertson had claimed this John Bolling as his and said Elizabeth died. So check the WEB sites for the Rush information and any changes. >> ----------------------------- More >>> Of Payce, Poyce, Poythress, and or Perce? >> >>> A Perce deed: (this spelling from C&P) >>> >>> 25 Apr 1701, p. 319, page Volume III, C&P 43, >>> Francis Perce, >>> 137 acs., >>> Henrico County; N. side of James Riv., >>> a little below mouth of 3 Mi. Cr., to 2 Mi., Cr.; >>> Import of 3 persons: Richard Fleming, Peter Morgan, Jacob Johnson >>> >>> Facts: >>> 1. Wyndham Robertson reported in his book "Pocahontas' Descendants'" that the only record found for the wife of Thomas Rolfe was a Poyce or a Payce. This same record was looked at by me when yet in school as my grandmother was a genalogist and she, along with others, passed (mailed) records among them selves. Robertson went on to note that no Poyce or Payce lived there so it must have been Poythress, today every one on the WEB is reporting Poythress for Payce because of his mistake. >>> 2. Thomas Rolfe was re-imported back into VA in 1635 by the Peirce family so this deed next door to John Bolling in 1701, the same day and the same place cries out for notice, because Francis Perce just may have been John Bolling's family, Thomas Rolfe may have married a Miss Perce. (or a Peirce) (other evidence for Pierce name, so he and his dad may have married a Peirce) >>> ------------------ >>> >>> The next mention of a John Bolling the C&P: >>> >>> 25 Apr. 1702, p. 432, Volume III page 56, >>> Capt. Wm. Soanes, >>> 51 acs, >>> Henrico Co., in Verina Par; >>> known by the name of Chinkapin Island; on N. side of the Roundaout Br., (sic) >>> adj. Mr. John Bowling, & Mr. John Radford; >>> Trans. of 1 pers. * Note a right paid to Wm. Byrd, Esquir., Auditor. >>> ---------------------------- >>> >>> The next John Bolling deed mentioned; >>> >>> 25 Apr. 1702, p.437, Volume III page 57, >>> John Bolling, >>> 350 acs., >>> Henrico Co., N. side of James River; >>> Beg. on N. side of the Round about;to S. side of same cor. of John Cox; >>> to 4 Mile Cr. old path; NW upon his land called Harrahattocks, &c. Granted Thomas Taylor, with other lands, 23 Sept. 1667; >>> deserted, & now granted by order, &c. >>> Trans. of 7 pers: John Blair, Walter Crommie, James Shields, James Morris, John Sincock, Margt. Brown, Isaac Woodburne. >>> >>> Facts: >>> >>> The word "His" can mean John Bolling's or John Cox's land in this context. This may resolve itself later deeds. >>> --------------------------- >>> >>> Ken' Note; >>> >>> There are several more of John Bolling (spellings) in this same Volume of the C&P. Some will make your jaw drop as you learn there were more than one John Bolling in the area and one who links with Thomas Ballow. In fact, the most import of these other family connections are the Ballow, (Ballew, Bellue) and other spellings who connected on the same Creek's now Albemarle Co., VA to a John Bolling when John Bolling deeded Thomas Ballow land because of his "love and affection" for him. source, C&Ps >>> >>> Thomas Ballow of this same family came into North Carolina with William Bolling of Hallifax County, VA ( of Difficult Creek, on the Piney Branch --(Source ERB and NC tax records), and they are found together. (William Bolling, Johnston King and Thomas Ballue in NC on the Dan River tax rolls) >>> >>> The facts are simple, some one got these genealogies all crossed up but the facts to unravel the mess exists. DNA was set up wrongly to link us into false paper trails. Ancestry .Com is the worst of those as they link you to anyone for a few more dollars, so get away from companies who are doing that. Go with DNA pure and simple, in which case your hit or you do not hit someone in which case a paper trail is not considered what so ever. At the same time we often hit other families we share and no way to find the truth. This fix requires many cousins all working in teams. >>> >>> Right now we all ought to look for Ballow hits and cousins who share that line. Another is Tyree. Some others names which may cross Bolling groups are Brown, Littlepage, Phelps, Goolsby, Kirby, Lightfoot, Sims, and a Randal line. >>> >>> We've really won as the bad guys must shut up in view of the facts and DNA. There was some mis reported genealogy which came out of SC and some from the BFA, and some from the group 3 Benjamin Bolling bc 1725, whose son Benjamin born in 1745, died in 1832 in Wise Co., VA. >>> =================== Ken >>> >>> ============================ >>>> On 04/14/2016 05:14 PM, swampfoxknives wrote: >>>> I think it was great to know,about the earlier Ben but we worked so hard to find him we just pooped out. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- Original message -------- >>>> From: boyd mailto:boyd@rtmc.net >>>> Date: 4/14/2016 5:57 PM (GMT-06:00) >>>> To: june helm mailto:jhelm13035@aol.com >>>> Cc: swampfoxknives mailto:swampfoxknives@frontiernet.net, Barbara Blair mailto:blair820@yahoo.com, Linda Boling mailto:lsmboling@gmail.com, bowling@rootsweb.com, boling@rootsweb.com, bolen@rootsweb.com, bolling@rootsweb.com >>>> Subject: Re: Bolling's of the Old List in NC >>>> >>>> One more idea which is often not said but implied. >>>> >>>> One's 10 th cousin may be alive and well, depending on how one counts cousins relations. Either back into time, or forward into time. It's complicated but often not said at all. 10 across or 10 deep, which is it you are looking at? String size is complicated I think. >>>> >>>> The whole groups of them shows up in DNA ( hits with you). We are mostly working at back into time and usually don't work with someone a 10th cousin x times removed in Bala Bala some where, likely he or she won't have a clue, and worst some of them want you to work their DNA for them. They can not help you at all. DNA strings are about the same size but most have no idea where or when it kicks in to join y ou. >>>> >>>> What's needed are close up kin, 1st, 2nd, 3rd , and 4th cousins. So where do I stand with some of you? Or you to the others? >>>> >>>> This was the fallacy which had the DNA types making guesses at our origin in time. >>>> >>>> If all the people over time had a gene ( different) which mutated in 100 thousand years, then --- when they intermarried that's a lot of mutated genes making it look like further or closer in time than it was. >>>> >>>> It's the nitwit factor. Their brains fry when over loaded. :(()) >>>> >>>> So get a small but determined group all close cousin wise and work in teams. Some of the people who show up to help need help themselves. Vivian was a nice person but spoke of predetermined results she was going to get, remember? Not science at all. >>>> >>>> I have tryed to get cousins involved, but most I know are busy trying to dig out from under the Whitehouse economy. Only a few I know got swapped, but I have thousands of cousin hits. >>>> >>>> I ran into one person some years ago, an educated, very nice person who had worked a common line with me for a long time. One simple document in the McBee Abstracts form Anson Co., NC solved the matter and this person had been mislead for decades by an older genealogy which had it wrong. They got discouraged over this one thing, not even their own error. It happens. >>>> >>>> You all are nice to work with. Thank you. We apparently did not survive learning that g3 Ben Bolling was born in 1725 and not 1734. However g6 Ben Bolling was born in 1734, so this sorts them completely. >>>> >>>> Ken >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 04/12/2016 06:52 PM, june helm wrote: >>>>> Ballou and Goolsby related; Dorcas Lightfoot b. 1766 into Garner and Dunlap (mine); King into Garner and Latham, ditto Kirby; Grimes into Jordan, Terrell (mine); Edwards into Rogers (mine); Phillips into Garner; Barnett into Garner, Latham, Boling. >>>>> >>>>> Well, pretty much no question these folks are kin!! >>>>> >>>>> June >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Apr 12, 2016, at 6:24 PM, june helm <jhelm13035@aol.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Ken >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Is this your Thomas Ballou? I match a Tammy Ballou Fox; her Ballou ancestors were in KY via Ashe NC. Tammy and I are 8th cousins, I think. What a great thing is DNA! >>>>>> June >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Earl Fonso Ballou >>>>>> Vital Events (2 of 9 timeline events) >>>>>> Birth >>>>>> 11-6-1899 >>>>>> Sloans Valley, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA >>>>>> Death >>>>>> 1-14-1984 >>>>>> Tateville, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA >>>>>> More from this family tree >>>>>> 9 timeline events >>>>>> 12 source records >>>>>> 0 stories >>>>>> 19 photos >>>>>> VIEW FULL TREE >>>>>> Parents >>>>>> >>>>>> Thomas Ballou >>>>>> 16 Feb 1854 - 4 Nov 1940 >>>>>> >>>>>> Mary Ann E. "Polly" Buckner >>>>>> Mar 1858 - 1925 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Apr 6, 2016, at 2:37 PM, boyd <boyd@rtmc.net> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi to all, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A John Bolling of SC born in 1756 ( a full birth date given) used some of the Indian names and left records , some of which were in the Quaker records. All of his children were named with full names and full birth dates. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Someone had placed this man in a group 5, but now descendants are said, some in group 6. Given the names used he can only be a grandson of the John Bolling m. said Elizabeth Blair, of the Old List. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A William Bolling , group 6, not a group 5, left two sons, a Wm, Junior and a son John ( about this man's age), and older William lived in Randolph County, NC, not SC. William Bolling, Junior is the ancestor of June of this list. John is missing from our knowledge. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My question is, is John born in 1756 the other son of Wm born in 1731, of the Old List? And who has this line of Bollings? These are group 6 Bollings, not group 5. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Part two; >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The John Bolling born in 1729, who lived on Forks of the Little River in Montgomery County, NC by 1757 was the son of the William Bolling born about 1703 of Halifax County, VA, of Difficult Creek of the Staunton River, early 1750s. Source, ERB >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The said William Bolling born about 1703 removed to NC, south of the Dan River, for a while, in early 1752 or so and was traveling with Johnston King, his son in law, and a Thomas Ballow, who was his close kin. Bolling descendants hit DNA wise the Ballow family. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Note this record: >>>>>>> 25 July 1741, C&P, Volume 4, PB 19 (was PB 18 now marked out and 19 written in), page 249. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 25 Jul 1741, Thomas Edwards, 220 acs. Goochland Co. on both sides of Bolling Cr. on the N side of James Riv.; adj. Leonard Ballow, Isham Randolph, Thomas Ballow, John Bolling & Joseph Jackson; 25 Jul 1741, p.1077. Pound 1.S5. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> For the record, the John Bolling, the one mentioned in 1741, lived on Bolling Creek on the north side of the James River, which creek ran along near the modern Hanover County, VA line, and the next river up was the Southanna River, where Johnston King, the son of Peter King lived. Johnston is traveling with William Bollin bc 1703 and married William's daughter named Susannah Bolling and removed to Randolph Co., NC, and lived not far up the Little River from John Bolling bc 1729, another of William's sons. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thomas Ballow married a daughter of John Bolling bc 1668 and was given land by John Bolling for the "love and effection" he had for Thomas Ballow. John Bolling born about 1668 was in Robert King's Will, his mother Mary King and a John Bowland of London. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Joseph Jackson is said a son of Ralph Jackson of Swift Creek , who lived next door to the Bollings on Swift Creek. The apparent reason people moved about was they went to where the land was made available for them to settle. The English set the rules and land was settled in accordance with security measures needed to protect the settements. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I can tie the Bolling on this creek to Goolsby, Lightfoot, King, Kirby, Grimes, Thomas Edwards, William Phillips, Barnett, and others from that area who came into NC. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> How many of you have these lines? Some went into GA, TN, KY, IN. They all used the Indian names. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ken >

Lee N. Bolen, 79, professor of physics at the University of Mississippi, died September 5, 2016,  after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma cancer.  A memorial service held Monday, September 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of "Waller Funeral Home"; with Rev. Claire Dobbs and Rev. Warren Black - officiating.  A catered reception and visitation Sunday afternoon, September 11, 2016,  from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. in West Hall at Waller Funeral Home. Lee was born June 11, 1937 TN, the son of Lee N. Bolen, Sr. and Nell Bradley Bolen.  He is survived by Modine Day Bolen, wife, of Oxford, MS, and,  Brett Day Bolen, son, of Grand Rapids, MI.  Lee was a graduate of Messick High School in Memphis, TN, received his undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi and  completed his master's and doctoral studies at the University of Virginia.  After a post-doctoral position at U.VA he came to the University of Mississippi where he taught for 35 years.  In addition to teaching classes he was a major component working with other physics faculty to bring the National Center of Physical Acoustics to the University of Mississippi.  He chaired the committee for the planning of the Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts.  He served as president of the university chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, the University's highest scholastic honor prior to Phi Beta Kappa coming to the campus. He was chair of the Faculty Senate.  He was instrumental in establishing the Faculty Technology Development Center.  He was active in the Mississippi Association of Physicists as well as many national scientific organizations. He conducted research for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, National Science Foundation, Army Research Office,  U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research and the office of Naval Research.  Many summer sessions he taught High School and Junior College teachers lessons to help them become better physics teachers.  When he retired from the university, many people in the Oxford community knew him, as the senior citizen computer teacher, a weekly class which continued for 12 years or more. Memorial contributions in Dr. Bolen's memory may be made, to the Lee N. Bolen, Jr. Scholarship Endowment  for undergraduate or graduate students in the Department of Physics,  The University of Mississippi Foundation, 406 University Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655 or the charity of the donor's choice . For additional information or to sign an online guestbook, visit our website at www.wallerfuneralhome.com  or call 662-234-7971 

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OBIT: Kenneth Earl Bolen, loving husband and father, passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2015 after a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer's. The only son of Savell Bolen and Jessie Mae (Jordan) Bolen. Kenneth Earl Bolen was predeceased by his parents and his only sister, Dell Bolen McLendon. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, and, his children: Ouida McQuerns and her husband Lee; Diann Adams and her husband Greg; and Ron Bolen and his wife Traci. He also leaves six grandchildren, Cara, Courtney, Erica, Jessica, Meredith and Jade and one great grandson, Duncan. Kenneth Earl Bolen was born in Flatwood, AL and attended the University of Alabama receiving a degree in Chemical Engineering. Following graduation, Ken was employed by Phillips Petroleum Company and held various positions within the company for 38 years. His final position was project engineer overseeing the construction of several facilities owned by Phillips Petroleum Company. A dedicated member of his church, Ken served regularly in multiple capacities at The First Baptist Church of Bartlesville, OK. One of his greatest legacies there was his oversight of the construction of the church's Family Life Center, a health and wellness facility which stands today as a service to the entire community. Ken was always known as a man with an agile mind, a quick wit and a giving heart. He was constantly doing for others. His passion for humor was only surpassed by his love of woodworking a hobby in which he showed amazing prowess including the design and construction of hundreds of pieces of furniture. Most will remember Ken as a man of great integrity, a trait that he displayed in many ways. >From his personal life to his professional life, Ken's choices were always based in faith and honesty. Ken was known as possessing a tremendous sense of humor and there are few that will forget his telling and retelling of stories and jokes that would leave a room in stitches. Very few would leave his presence without a smile on their face. Services held at the Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville, AL on Saturday May 16, 2015 at 2:00. Visitation held at that location from 12:00 until the beginning of the service. In addition, a Memorial Service will be held in Bartlesville, OK with date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a monetary donation to either the Alzheimer's Association of America or the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. Spry Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville, AL - 2411 Memorial Parkway N.W. Huntsville, AL 35810 256-536-6654 _spryfuneralhome@gmail.com_ (mailto:spryfuneralhome@gmail.com) _www.spryfuneralhomes.com_ (http://www.spryfuneralhomes.com)

OBIT: Carl Bolen departed into the arms of the Lord on Monday May 25th, 2015 at the age of 92. (February 26, 1923 - May 25, 2015) His passions in life were membership at Oak Hills Church and his wife Novella, with whom he had a lifelong love affair. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, entertaining the grandkids and the kids at CHRC. Carl proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years Novella Bolen and son Kenny Bolen. Carl is survived by sons: Joel Bolen and his wife Terri, Zane Bolen and his wife Teresa; Eleven grandchildren, and, Sixteen great-grandchildren. SERVICES: Visitation held on Sunday May 31, 2015 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. A memorial service held at 10:30 AM on Monday June 1, 2015 at Oak Hills Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Christian Hope Resource Center (CHRC) Attn. Meagan Legacy C/O Memorial Carl Bolen 321 N. General McMullen Dr. San Antonio, TX 78237. You may sign the online guestbook at _www.missionparks.com_ (http://www.missionparks.com) . -

OBIT: Ronald D. Bolen of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at the age of 63. Dear son of the late Willie A. and Lillian M. Bolen (nee Shaffer). Beloved husband of the late Glenda Y. Bolen (nee Hart). Loving father of Kirk M. (Jana L.) Bolen and Tanya L. (Jason E. Hoeft) Bolen. Dearest grandfather of Emmerson M. Bolen, Ella P. Bolen, Elaina K. Bolen and Jacob E. Hoeft. Dear brother of Sandra J. (Bolen) Schmidt, Terry R. (Tammy A. Diehl) Bolen. Dear uncle of Robert R. Bolen, Ashley M. Bolen-Nolte and Laura L. (Hart) Thomas. Gathering of family and friends to be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . Condolences may be offered at _www.hoffmeistersouthcounty.com_ (http://www.hoffmeistersouthcounty.com) .

OBIT: Charles Everett Bolen of Belfry, Ky., passed away Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015, at Signature Healthcare ay Pikeville, Ky. Charles was born in Lynn, W. Va., the son of the late John and Bonnie Bledsoe Bolen. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Adkins; Brother, Kenny Bolen, and an infant brother. He was retired from the housekeeping department of the Williamson Appalachian Regional Hospital and a member of the Leckieville Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Eva Gale Stollings Bolen; Sisters, Garnet Bolen of Williamson and Lois Paquette of Minnesota; Brothers, Roger Bolen of Dallas, Texas, William Bolen and Frank Bolen of Columbus, Ohio and James Bolen of Piqua, Ohio, and, A host of other family and friends. Services held at 1 p.m. Sun., Jan. 18, 2015 at R. E. Rogers Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Mullins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Memory Gardens at Huddy, Ky., with Wayne Turner, Larry Turner, Brandon Turner, Michael Hunt, Darrell Wellman and Junior Young serving as pallbearers. Online condolences at rerogersfuneralhome.com R. E. Rogers Funeral Home of Belfry, Ky., is in charge of arrangements. R. E. Rogers Funeral Home 25062 Us Hwy 119 Belfry, KY 41514 (606) 353-7212 _rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net_ (mailto:rerogersfuneralhome@suddenlink.net) _www.rerogersfuneralhome.com_ (http://www.rerogersfuneralhome.com)

OBIT: Virgil J. Bolen, 63, of Hillsville, Virginia, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at the Woltz Hospice Home. He was born in Carroll County to the late Garfield and Imo Carpenter Bolen. Survivors include his children and spouses, Merinda Stephenson, Jeff and Amanda Bolen, Keith and Erin Bolen and Kevin and Shirley Bolen, all of Ohio; Siblings and spouses, Beverly and Mike Clontz, E.G. and Linda Bolen, Curtis Bolen, and the Rev. Ray Bolen and Irene Bolen, all of Hillsville, VA; Sister-in-law, Christine Bolen of Hillsville, VA; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. A funeral services held on Saturday, Nov.15, 2014, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ernest Smith, Pastor Jeff Pickett and Pastor Rudy L. Robinson officiating. Burial in the Farmer Cemetery. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Farmer Cemetery, c/o Marvin Farmer, 692 Five Forks Road, Hillsville, Va. 24343. A guestbook is available online at _www.vaughanguynandmcgrady.com_ (http://www.vaughanguynandmcgrady.com) . Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel 1035 N MAIN ST P.O. BOX 145 HILLSVILLE, VA 24343-0145 (276) 728-2041

OBIT: BOLEN, ROBERT Robert H. (Bob) Bolen, 86, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away Nov. 29, 2014. Survived by wife of 61 years, LaVerne (Hanks) Bolen, daughter Susan Bolgiano (Randy), and sons David P. Bolen (Carol) and Robert S. (Sam) Bolen (Michele), 6 grand children, a great grand daughter, and many nieces and nephews. Robert was a WW II and Korean War veteran, became a 1955 Baylor Univ. graduate, and, became a longtime member of - Cliff Temple Baptist Church. Services held 2 PM Saturday,30 November 2014 at Laureland Memorial Chapel, Dallas, TX. Visitation for family and friends was held one hour prior to services.

OBIT: Mr. Jack Bolen, age 60, resident of Saraland, AL, passed away at his home on Monday, November 17, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ezell Bolen, Sr. Mr. Bolen is survived by his son, Adam Bolen (Robin), mother Catherine Bolen Trott (Jack), sisters Barbara Cook (Richard), Christine Grace (Larry, Sr.), brother Tom Bolen, Jr. (Marilyn) and grandson Brenden Bolen. Visitation held at Radney Funeral Home Saraland, Alabama on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Campbell officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe Woodyard, John 'Bubba" Vaughn, Doug Brooks, Larry Grace, Jr., Danny Havard and Alex Schrimpshire. 32 Photos online Radney Funeral Home 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571 251-679-0320

OBIT: Arthur “Art” L. Bolen age 72 of Dexter City, OH passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born January 31, 1942 in Lowell, OH. A son of the late Walter L. and Alma Rhodes Bolen. Art enjoyed fishing and hunting for many of his younger years. He could often be found watching his favorite Westerns on the television. He was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Bobby Bolen and a sister Dorothy Tullius. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Judith M. Warner Bolen, whom he married August 3, 1963; 3 sons Kevin (Tammi) Bolen of Caldwell, James Bolen of Cambridge, and Arthur “Larry” (Pam Davis) Bolen of Marietta; 1 daughter Tammy Hardie of Dexter City; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Hazel Butler of Adena, OH and Ethel “Butchie” (Dick) Safigan of Florida; 1 brother Mike (JoAnn) Bolen of Belpre, OH. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends received Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724, with a vigil service held at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Father Wayne Morris serving as celebrant. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Caldwell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in c/o Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. Arthur “Art” L. Bolen age 72 of Dexter City, OH passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born January 31, 1942 in Lowell, OH a son of the late Walter L. and Alma Rhodes Bolen. Art enjoyed fishing and hunting for many of his younger years. He could often be found watching his favorite Westerns on the television. He was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother Bobby Bolen and a sister Dorothy Tullius. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Judith M. Warner Bolen, whom he married August 3, 1963; 3 sons Kevin (Tammi) Bolen of Caldwell, James Bolen of Cambridge, and Arthur “Larry” (Pam Davis) Bolen of Marietta; 1 daughter Tammy Hardie of Dexter City; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Hazel Butler of Adena, OH and Ethel “Butchie” (Dick) Safigan of Florida; 1 brother Mike (JoAnn) Bolen of Belpre, OH. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Friends will be received Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724, with a vigil service held at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell, with Rev. Father Wayne Morris serving as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Caldwell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in c/o Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. http://www.chandlerfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=512086

**BENJAMIN BOLLING I **Benjamin Bolling, born 20 Jun 1734 Petersburg,Henrico Co VA -d. 1832 Flat Gap, VA. (Am Rev - NC) md 1st wife, on 20 June 1753, Albermarle Co VA, Patsy PHELPS b. 8 March 1737 VA - died 1767 Rowan Co NC. Town of Petersburg is South of the (Fluvanna) James River, and Henrico Co was a huge land area, that became divided over & over until its present size. Powhatan Co, Fluvanna Co, Chesterfield Co, were all carved from Henrico County after 1727. Goochland came in 1728 and was divided quickly into Cumberland Co,VA, which in 1777 was divided into Powhatan County. Later Petersburg became inside the new formed Dinwidde County. 1st wife of Benjamin 1734-1832 was Patsy Phelps b. 8 March 1737 VA - died 1767 Rowan Co NC. BENJAMIN 1734 remarried to 2nd wife, in late 1768, Charity Larrimore. Then moving with children into Randolph County, NC in the Hillsborough District before 1790 and living there in 1790 he again moved after 1795, into lands of Tennessee until year 1809. Thereafter in rather old age because of his children he returned to his old lands in newly created Wise County,Virginia. Benjamin 1734 and Charity, settled at the Head of the Pound River and named his home 'Flat Gap", with his younger son Jeremiah and wife Sally Ward, together as family settled forever in Wise Co, Virginia on their Flat Gap land. Benjamin is buried in his Flat Gap Cem., Wise Co, Virginia. Buried by his son "Jeremiah", who also lies nearby. Charity Larrimore Bolling is buried beside Benjamin 1734-1832, as is buried another infant boy named "Wesley". His "modern" installed monument is inscribed - with noticed ERROR indicated as follows: BENJAMIN 1734-1832 FIRST SETTLER IN AREA = Flat Gap Area BORN WILKES COUNTY, N. C. = error = Born Petersburg, Henrico Co. VA SON OF MAJOR JOHN BOLLING AND ELIZABETH BLAIR = error = Birth Mother is Elizabeth Lewis Bolling WED FIRST TO PATSY PHELPS AND THEN TO CHARITY LARRIMORE BOLLING >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CONCLUSION: *The modern monument above with inscription of Eliz. BLAIR as mother is in ERROR twice: 1st : Benjamin I (1734) was born on 20 June in Petersburg, Henrico Co,VA 2nd: Benjamin was son of (Elizabeth Lewis -1st wife of (Maj.)John Bolling Jr.) and Benjamin was a twin to his sister "Dorthea Bolling 1734 born Petersburg,Henrico Co,VA" daughter of Elizabeth Lewis Bolling. AUTHOR’s - GENEALOGICAL NOTATION: There is a "book" published which disputes that Rev. Jesse Bowling 1758VA-1841KY was a son of (Major) John Bolling 1700-1768 VA, and that same "Book" makes claims in its publication that disputes that BENJAMIN 1734VA-1832VA is a son of "(Major) John Bolling Jr.1700VA-1768VA", all those claims based upon the writer’s interpretation version of a "will" recorded in Richmond,VA. Another source for that same error claimed is the statement of denial by Robert Bolling 1738-1775, of living children. The "Major" did not name all his children in that "will". It was families custom NOT to name all children as a matter of Colonial law. When many children had grown and left the home, had families, prospered during the 1700's, many men made "wills" years before their individual deaths, but in this matter Benjamin 1734 and 1st wife or 2nd wife did NOT have a child named Jesse Bolling 1758VA who was only 10 years old when (Major) John Bolling died 1768. There was a Jessee named in the 1790 census where BENJAMIN 1734 relative Benjamin II lived. Others claim in their writings that Jesse 1758VA was only several months old, as their claims are (Major)John died in year 1758, not year 1768. Again no actual proof. The known researched facts dispute these other book claims. Surnames: BOLIN/BOLEN/BOLIN/BOLLING/BOWING confuse many researchers - DNA settles most confusion! Let us see about Rev. Jesse Bolin born 1758 VA - it was he who came to spell his surname as BOWLING which carried to present day among descents. Among other claims of denial of Benjamin 1734-1832 we find still others who failed to research that in 1793 REV. JESSE 1758 VA family: Son #1 - John E. Bowlin 1777 were living as a household in Morgan District, Wilkes County lands of, North Carolina. Benjamin Bolling 1734-1832 in 1790 was living in Hillsborough District, RANDOLPH County, NC. This 1790 Federal Census NEVER indicated that Rev. Jesse 1758VA is a son of Benjamin 1734-1832, only indicated that they both maintained separate households in North Carolina, and that another male person named Jessee lived also in 1790 in Randolph Co, North Carolina, before Benjamin 1734 moved to TN. JESSE BOLIN / BOLING / BOWLING 1758VA-1841KY Thereafter in 1795, Jesse 1758VA had become the Pastor of the Stoney Creek Church at Fort Blackmore in Lee County, Virginia. Jesse had in 1784 married his 2nd wife Mary Pennington 1765NC-1843KY and had total of (5) five children by 1793 and a sixth in 1794. His 7th , 8th , 9th, 10th, 11th children came in Lee County, Virginia . Then his 12th George was born in 1810 in Clay Co, KY (now land of Perry County, KY since 1820). Some published researchers did claim the Rev.War records of Jesse claimed his parent father was named in the records as Benjamin 1734-1832VA. This is NOT fact.....only more fiction. His parents were not named in those records. BENJAMIN 1734-1832 lost his 1st wife Patsy Phelps in year 1767 when she died after giving full birth to daughter Elizabeth while living in Rowan County, North Carolina. He then remarried in year 1768 his 2nd wife Charity Larrimore and they lived in Randolph County, North Carolina. By year 1796 Benjamin had moved back into Rowan County, VA. In 1801 Benjamin was living in Anderson County, TN. Researchers should make note of "Legal" practice of that era, which was under "English Law" and were only required to name the "first born son" in a family, unless that son was to be disinherited. Parent (Major) John Bolling 1700VA is known to have fathered 26 siblings of which 22 are known to have lived. He liked women ! (Major) John Bolling 1700VA a "House of Burgess" member, as was his parent Dad - (Col.) John Bolling 1676 & Mary Kennon 1676. There is no written surviving document or any written surviving church evidence of any alleged early year 1728 marriage of (Major) John Bolling 1700 and Elizabeth Blair, whom was born 1709 or 1712 VA, or any documented proof that their actual marriage occurred before 1 August 1757. There is credible evidence he married #1 Elizabeth Lewis in 1726 and had her children 1727. (Major) John Bolling 1700VA, is the only SON of (Col.) John Bolling 1676 & Mary Kennon 1676: Elizabeth Lewis was the 1st wife in June or July 1726 and there were members of "The House of Burgess" whom attended both weddings. The month has been historical distorted through the following years as : May, June, July, and August 1726. Fiction has claimed a 2nd marriage in 1728 by many because of LEGEND conversations passed down. Wife #2 : Elizabeth Blair is a daughter of Dr. Archibald Blair and #2 wife Sarah Archer-Fowler a widow. Dr. Blair whom himself has 22 documented children (3)wives. Elizabeth Blair is first born daughter of 2nd wife Sarah Archer Blair. Some credible evidence is available that Elizabeth Blair married 1 August 1757 in Henrico County, Virginia, (Major) John Bolling 1700VA ,and that her 1st born child in the marriage was Jesse Bolling 22 May 1758, at Hillsboro, Orange Co, VA Other evidence indicates maybe that James Bolling 1756 or 1757 was borne by Elizabeth Blair, and on FALSE claims birth on a theory that James born out-of-wedlock to (Major) John Bolling 1700 to dispute his lineage claims. DNA of descents again settles most theory. Some family BOLLING family bibles and documents do indicate birth of BENJAMIN on 20 June 1734 Henrico County, VA - d. 1832 Flat Gap, Wise County, VA as a twin to DORTHEA 20 June 1734 VA, and both were children of Elizabeth Lewis BOLLING who was born 1700 or 1702 VA. as the first born daughter of (Col.) John Lewis & Elizabeth Warner of Colonial Virginia. Elizabeth Lewis married (Major) John Bolling in year 1726 as 1st wife, as the wedding was attended by members of the House of Burgess of Virginia. There is no evidence of a wedding in 1728, nor any divorce, nor of any death of wife Elizabeth Lewis Bolling before year 1756 VA, nor any 2nd wedding of (Major) John Bolling until 1 August 1757 in Henrico Co,VA to his 2nd wife Elizabeth Blair. They lived their married life primarily in the old Henrico Co. lands & thereafter Elizabeth Blair Bolling died in Chesterfield Co. Published books and submittals to organizations about the birth of children of (Major) John Bolling 1700-1768 are cloned from his written "will" and first published in 1886 over 118 years after his death in 1768.. Others have cloned their manuscripts from a memoir by his blood son Robert Bolling 1738-1775 who concluded the names of surviving children "he believed were alive" before he died in 1775. He failed - reasons unknown - to name his older brother Benjamin 1734 then still alive and living in North Carolina. No research has proven the dates of any alleged divorce or death of Elizabeth LEWIS BOLLING who was born 1700 or 1702 in VA. Fiction abounds in USA genealogy. Univ. of William and Mary College and Virginia Historical Society have collected much of the Bolin/Bolling lists that are tainted documentary data relied upon by many new researchers in the United States of America. Some of this tainted data has even been published by "The Volta Bureau for the Deaf" in Washington, DC collected after year 1899 & 1900. *** ADDITIONAL AUTHOR C O M M E N T A R Y *** The "BOWLING/BOLLING" Association in America has used some disputed data to promote the non-factual myth of Genealogy of descents of the siblings of (Major) John Bolling born 1700 VA whom actually died 1768 Hillsboro,Orange Co, VA. His wife died Chesterfield Co,VA 1775. That Honorable genealogy Association does ask for input from its members. It informs its members by a newsletter. It also promotes the DNA testing of all Bolen/Bolin/Bolling/Bowling descents or claimed ancestors starting with Immigrant ROBERT BOLING from England. In Genealogy there will always be those people who refuse to accept and those who deny existence of real born people of the early 1600’s thru the 1700 ’s and into the 1800’s, because of no surviving documented or written government issued, or written surviving Church records of Colonial days in 16th and 17th century United States Of America. 18th century has same problems in many early years and unsettled areas! In the Christian Bible’s - those people are referred to as "doubting Thomas". Thank goodness these people are the minority of everyday citizens. Others, very capable researchers do find names of Bolen/Bolin/Bolling/Bowling in various locations of the 1800’s recorded in their old ages, but some may fail to follow-up on research of who those blood parents were, and then just assume the same surname is the person they seek. We are all just mortal human beings! =================================================================== FACT: BENJAMIN BOLLING 1734VA-1832VA, never lived in KENTUCKY. It’s doubtful he ever visited Kentucky lands other than in passing to Tennessee. Deeds and Tax lists are from his blood children who owned land in Kentucky, formerly known as VIRGINIA. CHILDREN of BENJAMIN BOLLING 1734VA-1832VA & his GRAND CHILDREN did live in KENTUCKY. These Bolling children and Grandchildren whom some had moved up from Tennessee lands. Benjamin Bolling 1734-1832 blood line Descents are known to exist all over the USA. See DNA tests. The Known data of descents are published online in the computer age. Continued research is required by you. BENJAMIN BOLLING 1734VA-1832VA Children of Benjamin Bolling 1734 Petersburg, Dinwiddie County, VA -died 1832 Flat Gap, VA: A. Benjamin Bolling, Jr. 1754VA -1819Russell County, KY md in 1775, in Spottsylvania Co, VA, Sarah Tilitha/Tabby Hancock c1759PA-1805 Randolph Co,VA B. John Bolling 1755VA - He was in Montgomery Co, VA in 1790 - later he went to East TN , into Anderson Co & Grainger Co, with brother William. C. Barnett Bolling I - b.1757VA - TWIN of William - No proved data researched as of year 1997- Barnett believed to have died at Flat Gap home. D. William Bolling b. 1757VA (Am. Rev.War Vet - in NC) md Sarah ‘Sally’ Fugate c1760VA, d/o "Castlewood" John Fugate. (They had a very large family & are listed later.) * William 1757 is TWIN of Barnett. **See Separate Chapter / booklet for William. E. Robert Bolling 1758VA (Randolph Co.) F. Hannah Bolling 1763VA (Randolph Co.) md Soloman Osborn b. Dec.1765, Dungannon,Scott Co.,VA -d.1851 KY (Osborn & Osborne spellings in this family exist) G. Elizabeth Bolling 1767NC(Rowan Co.) -1819 Cooper Co., MO md Brittain ‘ Britton’ Williams Jr. ‘Britton’ who died after 1842 in Cooper Co, MO ====================================================================== Mr. Jessee Bolling - (UNPROVEN as blood Child of Benjamin 1734, but lived in 1790 Randolph Co, NC, near Benjamin Bolling II - at 1790 census.) BENJAMIN BOLLING 1734VA-1832VA NOTE: Wife # 1 - Patsy Phelps DIED after giving birth to daughter Elizabeth 1767 Rowan Co, NC (land later divided to Randolph Co. and Benjamin Bolling 1734 then he md #2 wife in late 1768, Ms. Charity Larrimore ** Children of Benjamin Bolling(1734) and 2nd wife, Charity Larrimore Bolling: Children: I. Delaney Bolling 1768VA Randolph Co) lived Rutherford Co,NC, Barren Co. KY, Cooper Co., MO, Platte Co., MO. Delaney 1768NC-1853MO went from Rutherford Co, NC to St. Charles Co., Missouri in 1810 then he went into Howard County in 1811 which was divided into Cooper Co, MO - UNmarried when he entered Missouri lands. J. Levi Bolling 1770NC - from 1799 he had located in Hawkins Co, TN by 1830 (formerly this large TN land was Green Co, TN) K. Charity Bolling 1772 L. Justice Bolling 1774 M. Baxter Bolling 1776 N. Barnett Bolling II - 1778 O. Jeremiah Bolling 1782 VA-1852 VA md Sally Ward c1783-184? (Jeremiah born in Randolph Co,VA) (Jeremiah last settled in Wise Co, VA near his father Benjamin 1734 & died 1832 Flat Gap, VA ) (Jeremiah buried his father at Flat gap) (Jeremiah now lies nearby) P. ISAAC BOLLING 1786 VA md a ? BAKER 1788 VA (See Capt. John Rentie Baker descents in Kentucky) In year 1809 or 1810 Benjamin 1734 in old age decided to return to Virginia from Tennessee with wife Charity Larrimore. Leaving Anderson County, TN, he resettled on land he named Flat Gap in Wise Co, VA., located near present day Esserville,VA. His son Jeremiah b.1782 helped Benjamin to build the first Watermill to grind corn on the site before death 1832. Jeremiah buried his father & mother, then in 1852 was himself buried near them. Before 1809 Randolph Co,VA had been divided to become Wise Co. that contained land owned by Benjamin Bolling 1734-1832VA whereas he named his land Flat Gap, Virginia. It was a very remote site in 1809. Still hard to find in current USA. ======================= ======================= **BENJAMIN BOLLING Ist, born 30 June 1734 Henrico Co VA - died 1832 Flat Gap, VA. Petersburg of Henrico Co, then became "Dinwidde Co, VA" in 1780’s HIS CHILDREN PROVEN : Do NOT include Rev. Jesse Bowling 1758VA-1841KY Original published claims of proof in 1790 NC census, are FALSE, of those who claimed that he was a son of Benjamin Bolling 1734. Rev. Jesse Bowling 1758VA-1841KY whom married #1 Hettie Polly Green & #2 Mary Pennington and migrated in 1810 to KY from Lee Co,VA to CLAY County, KY lands (now Perry Co., Ky) CHILDREN of BENJAMIN BOLLING 1734VA-1832VA & his GRAND CHILDREN did live in KENTUCKY. These children and Grandchildren moved up from Tennessee lands. Benjamin Bolling 1734-1832 blood line Descents are known to exist all over the USA. The Known data of descents are published. Continued research is required by you. ========================================================== ========================================================== ****Benjamin Bolling Jr 1754VA-c1819KY *** A. Benjamin Bolling Jr 1754VA-c1819KY md in 1775, in Spottsylvania Co, VA, Sarah Tilitha /Tabby/ Hancock 1759PA -1805 Randolph Co, VA Children: 1. Rev. Benjamin Bolling (III) 1776 Randolph Co, VA -d.1839 Russell Co, KY md Prudence Jane Callicoat 1780VA-1860 KY d/o Wm. Harrison Callicoat died 1824, Russell Co, Ky *Rev. Benjamin (III) 1776 came to then Clay County, KY in year 1807 following the year Clay Co was created from Floyd. *Rev. Benjamin (III) 1776 himself is buried in Russell County, Kentucky on the farm land of his son: John Crittenden Bolin 1819-1879 KY, located on Bernard Ridge near a lane called "Half-Acre Road" Children & Families : a. Isham Bolin 1801 VA md #1 on 29 Sept 1824, Lydia Wilson (KY) md # 2 Julia ? b. John Crittenden Bolin 1819KY (lived Jamestown-Russell Co.,Ky) died 1 July 1879 Jamestown,Ky. He md Ann Elizabeth Forrest (S.C.) They lived in Georgia for several years before KY & in Iowa. Wife Ann Elizabeth Forrest b. 1826 S.C. - d. 18 Nov.1900 Russell Co, Ky * John Crittenden Bolin served as a Capt. in Georgia Volunteers in 1838. * John Crittenden Bolin, served in KY Union Volunteers Army until 1862. * John Crittenden Bolin served as Lt. & a Capt. under Col.Thomas E. Bramlett. (later Bramlett became KY Governor) * John Crittenden Bolin then was elected to KY House of REP from 1863 thru 1865. In 1846, serving in Iowa, John C. Bolin & "Ann Eliza" had a daughter "Maryeta Ann Bolin". ================================================================= Benjamin Bolling Jr 1754VA-c1819KY md in 1775, in Spottsylvania Co, VA, Sarah Tilitha /Tabby/ Hancock 1759PA -1805 Randolph Co, VA Total Children (11) are claimed in genealogy: ================================================================= This Author a blood descent proven down from REV. Jessee Bowling of Kentucky.

OBIT: Harold Bolen, 87, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2014, at Altercare Rehabilitation Center of Canal Winchester, Ohio. Harold was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Haydenville, Ohio, to Wesley Bolen and Winnie (Amos) Bolen. He married Juanita Hlad, of Rutland, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Rutland High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked in Columbus and retired from Conrail railroad. His former years in Meigs County were devoted to caring for his Mother, Brothers and Sisters. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time in their country cabin with family, friends and special nephews Greg, Wesley, Travis, Jake and Luke. Harold is survived by his stepchildren Diane (Bob) Orr, of North Carolina, Eddie Hlad, of Middleport, and Mickey (Joyce) Hlad, of Florida; sisters Lois (Keith) Weaver, of Columbus, and Donna Jean Nelson, of Pomeroy; Brothers Roger (Betty) Bolen, of Londonderry, Ohio, and Max (Vivian) Bolen, of Pataskala, Ohio; sister-in-law Helen Bolen, of New Martinsville, W.Va.; several grandchildren; and stepsisters Loretta (Bernard) Allen, of Athens, and Mary Ellen (Dale) Jagers, of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by sisters Catherine Wogan and Rosalie Bolen; brothers Jack and Wendell; brothers-in-law Jim K. Nelson and Austin Wogan; and a granddaughter. Funeral service held 11 a.m. Friday Sept. 5, 2014. A graveside service follow at 3 p.m. at Standish Cemetery in Salem Township, Meigs County. The family would like to thank the staff of Altercare of Canal Winchester for their loving care they gave to Harold. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Altercare of Canal Winchester, 6725 Thrush Dr., Canal Winchester, OH 43110. To send a condolence or share of memory of Harold, visit _www.schoedinger.com_ (http://www.schoedinger.com) .

OBIT:Donald Bolen, 82, of Fremont,Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on June 24, 1932 to Edgar and Lucille (Fry) Bolen in Fremont. Donald was a 1951 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX and Germany in 1955. He married Joan Buehler on December 28, 1955 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lindsey. She survives him. Donald owned and operated Highland Jersey Farms for many years until his retirement in 2007. Donald was a 4-H advisor for 15 years, past president and member of Lindsey Lions Club. He served on the Sandusky County Agricultural Society for 23 years; succeeding his father, Edgar, and grandfather, Albert; and also on the Farmer's Mercantile Elevator Board as Secretary when they merged with Elmore to form Lin-Mor Inc. He then served several more years as Secretary. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Donald was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, was the Farmer of the Year for Sandusky County in 1990, member of American Jersey Cattle Association, Ohio Jersey Breeders Association where he received the Pioneer Service Award. He showed Jersey Cattle at Local, State, and National Shows, where in 1990, he had the National Grand Champion Jersey Female at the North American International Livestock Show, and National Reserve Grand Champion Jersey Female in 1991. He had bred and raised both animals on the farm. Donald is also survived by children, Terry (Susan) Bolen, James "Jim" (Jodi) Bolen of Fremont, and David (Dawn) Bolen of Oak Harbor; twin sister, Donna Jean (Henry) Otten of Coronado, CA; and grandchildren, Marc, Allison, Trent, Meagan, Marissa, Zachary, and Christine Bolen. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Bolen; and sister-in-law, Doris Rhodes Bolen. Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont . Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church, Fremont, with one hour of visitation being held prior to the start of the service at church. Rev. Robert Young will be officiating. Burial will take place at Faith Lutheran Cemetery, Lindsey,Ohio. Donations may be made to Hospice of Memorial Hospital, to Faith Lutheran Church, or to its Altar Guild in Donald's memory. To send online condolences or to view Donald's memorial tribute video, please visit; _www.hermankinn.com_ (http://www.hermankinn.com) -

OBIT: Col. Edward Snow "Ted" Bolen, USAF (Ret.) (October 17, 1938 - July 21, 2014) Warner Robins, GA - Edward Snow "Ted" Bolen, 75, entered into rest on Monday, July 21, 2014. Ted was born on October 17, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late William Edward BOLEN and Attlie Snow Bolen. With pride and honor, he served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was the Wing Commander of the Transport Unit. Ted retired with the prestigious rank of Colonel. After his military retirement, he worked for the Houston County Board of Education teaching speech and language for special education at Northside Elementary and Houston County High School. He was a graduate of Auburn University and avid fan of the Tigers. Ted attended all of their home and bowl games. He was also able to attend the 2010 National Championship Game. He later earned a Master's Degree from The University of Oklahoma. Ted's memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of fifteen years: Gerry Bolen of Warner Robins,GA; Children, Barbara Bolen Branden of Warner Robins and, William C. Bolen of Chattanooga, Tennessee; stepchildren, Jana Hall Purvis of Macon, Dee Dee Smylie (Marvin) of Oviedo, Florida, and Christle Hall Spires (Randy) of Jeffersonville, Georgia; grandson, Adam Lucas III, (Lynae Radke) of Macon; great-grandson, Gryffin Lucas of Macon; seven step-grandchildren; one step great-grandchild; and former spouse, Frances Gregg Bolen of Warner Robins. Funeral services held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Full Military Honors will be rendered at the graveside services at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. A funeral procession will depart from McCullough Funeral Home at 1:20 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations in Colonel Bolen's honor to Tigers Unlimited, P.O. Box 351, Auburn, AL 36831, _www.auburntigers.com/tigersunlimited/giving/_ (http://www.auburntigers.com/tigersunlimited/giving/) or to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Go to _www.mcculloughfh.com_ (http://www.mcculloughfh.com) to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements. -

Obituaries Harley T. Bowling (April 5, 1930 - July 6, 2014) Harley T. Bowling, age 84 of W. Harrison, IN formerly of Burlington, KY passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the VA Hospital in Ft. Thomas, KY. He was born on April 5, 1930 in Arnett, KY and was the son of Leo & Elizabeth (Herald) Bowling. He worked for the Hamilton County CETA program and was a 22 year Army Veteran and attended the West Harrison Pentecostal Tabernacle. Harley is survived by his siblings Hobert (Donna) Bowling of W. Harrison, IN; Herchell (Jan) Bowling of Turpin Hills, OH; Hollie Bowling of Delhi, OH; (Bert) Spence of Cold Springs, KY; Barbara Ballwin of Missouri; Blanche Stamper of Northridge, O. Harley is preceded by the late Hubert, Homer, Herman & Bethel Bowling. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 8, 2014 from 5-8 pm at Jackman Kercheval Meyers Funeral Home, Harrison, OH. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Hobert Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Glen Haven Cemetery with military graveside rites by Harrison Funeral Detail. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society see c/o the funeral home Harrison, Ohio. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ADDENDUM: It is with a heavy heart to POST the above. HARLEY is the reason so many joined in genealogy research of the BOWLING - BOLLING - BOLEN - BOLIN surnames in the United States of America and beyond its borders. We remaining early computer users within genealogy joined many Mail Lists and Message Boards within Ancestry.Com, who are dwindling in our numbers. HARLEY T BOWLING was among the giants of proven research, and shared his work with all who asked. May Harley family members know that he now rests in peace. A person so many were proud to have known during his lifetime. ADMIN

OBIT: William Bolen, (b. 04/28/1948 OH - 04/18/2014 SAN DIEGO,CA) -- Born in Newark, Ohio; raised in Kingsville, Texas; grew up in Southern California. Lung cancer ended his life just shy of age 66. A great story teller, he recounted riding fence on horseback for the King Ranch, driving a Red Cross halftrack during hurricanes, pole vaulting at Kingsville High School and Texas A&I, exploring caves in Mexico, and playing on the Western White House Press Corps softball team during Watergate. Over 35 years in hotel Industry, he worked up from bell hop to Director of Sales, meeting an astounding list of celebrities. Bill was on the Board of Directors of Save Our Heritage Organization in the early 1980s. He leaves surviving his wife Eleanor. Service at Greenwood, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, 1 p.m. on Monday April 28th, 2014. Visitation held 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, and noon-1 p.m. Monday, April 28th. PHOTO online at: http://www.legacy.com Published in U-T San Diego on Apr. 26, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/UTSanDiego/obituary.aspx?n=William-Bolen&pid=170797347#sthash.k55XV3rA.dpuf

OBIT: WHITNEY, Texas – OBIT: Ronald Thomas Bolen, 62, passed away on May 17, 2014. He was born in Tupelo on April 23, 1952, to William Thomas and Virginia Loraine Harville Bolen. He retired after 20 years of service from L3 in Waco as an aircraft mechanic. Hunting, fishing, boating and camping as well as waterskiing and a love of the outdoors were his favorite pastimes. He enjoyed all sports, but especially football. Collecting guns was another favorite hobby. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and, a sister, Carolyn Bolen. He is survived by sisters, Libby Bishop of Deer Park, and Kay Moore and husband, John, of Gulfport; a nephew, Ronnie Pruitt and wife, Tosh, of Little Elm; three nieces, Karen Mitchell and husband, Ricky, of Memphis, Brandy Clingan and husband, Matt, of Pontotoc, and Terri Wilkerson and husband, Don, of Plano, Texas; great-niece, Samantha Wilkerson; great-nephew, Jonathan Sayres of Plano, Texas; and aunt, Ethel Armstrong of Gallatin, Tenn. Marshall & Marshall Funeral Home of Whitney, Texas, assisted the family. . Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on June 7, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/djournal/obituary.aspx?n=Ronald-Bolen&pid=171254969#sthash.w9I6Sl80.dpuf

BOLEN SURNAME ANCESTRY According to the 1920 census there were 932 families with the Bolen surname in the United States. Many more in all years to 2010. During the American Civil War the Bolen name was found in 129 Confederate Records and 190 Union Records. Bolen Name Meaning * Czech: from a pet form of the personal names Boleslav or Bolebor. * Polish (Bolen): from a pet form of the personal name Boleslaw. * Variant spelling of German Bohlen. * Swedish (Bolén): ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the common surname suffix -én, * a derivative of Latin -enius ‘descendant of’.English: variant of Bullen. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press

OBIT: Ronald Bolen , (1944 - 2014 KANSAS) Ronald L. "Ronnie" Bolen,, 69, Truck Driver owner/operator, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Visitation with family present will be from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, April 30, and Funeral Services, 1 pm, Friday, May 2, both at Broadway Mortuary, 1147 S. Broadway. Ronnie was an accomplished musician and loved all kinds of music. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Margaret Bolen; brother, Arnold Gale Bolen; sister, Lilly Kay Killgore; and son, Terry L. Bolen. Survivors include his wife, Rita Bolen; son, Tony (Rhonda) Bolen; brother, Gary (Trish) Bolen; aunt, Beverely Exley; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Share condolences at _www.CozineMemorial.com_ (http://www.CozineMemorial.com) . Services by Broadway Mortuary.