Mesa County CO Archives Biographies.....Bolem, Henry 1837 - ?
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Author: Progressive Men of Western Colorado

Henry Bolem 

   Henry Bolem, a prosperous citizen, progressive farmer and stockman, and a

leading Democrat of the Whitewater section of Mesa county, whose industry is

conducted on a good ranch located some twenty-five miles southeast of Grand

Junction, is a native of Germany, born in 1837.  His parents, also natives of

the fatherland, were Mathias and Caroline (Slamp) Bolem, and both have long been

dead, the mother passing away in 1872.  Their son Henry remained in his native

land until he nearly reached man’s estate, and in the state schools he received

a good education.  Soon after leaving school he emigrated to the United States,

landing in New York, where he remained until 1856.  He then enlisted in the

Fifth Infantry for a term of five years and at its conclusion was discharged at

Fort Creek, New Mexico.  He remained there twelve years, and in 1872 moved to

where he now resides, securing good land of which, with the energy, persistent

industry and agricultural skill characteristic of his race, he has made an

excellent farm and an attractive and comfortable home.  He was married in 1896

to Miss L.J. Waln, a native of Mt. Vernon, Iowa.  No children have blessed their

union but their home has been a center of generous hospitality, and has never

long lacked the sunny smiles and cheerful companionship of visitors and friends.

 Both Mr. and Mrs. Bolem are well known and highly respected, and their thrift

and industry, their genial natures and obliging dispositions and withal the

interest they manifest in the welfare of everybody in general and their own

community in particular, have won them a large body of devoted and admiring

friends.  Mr. Bolem has imbibed the spirit of American institutions, and is

loyal to the country of his adoption in every respect, taking a deep interest in

the county, state and national welfare and contributing his portion of the

inspiration necessary to secure it.  He is a firm believer in the principles of

the Democratic party and always gives them and its candidates faithful and

serviceable support.

Additional Comments:
From Progressive Men of Western Colorado.  Chicago:  A.W. Bowen & Co., 1905



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