Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Bolton, Hugh M 1848 - 
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Author: Portrait & Bio Album, 1890

HUGH M. BOLTON, who is a representative of the native-born citizens of this 
county, sons of its stalwart pioneers who are now important factors in 
carrying on the work so well begun by their fathers in developing its 
resources, is successfully engaged in farming in Plainfield Township, the 
place of his birth. He was born here April 3, 1848, his father, Hugh Bolton, 
being an early settler in this region. The latter is a native of Belfast, 
Ireland, his father of the same name, also having been born there, a 
descendant of Scotch ancestry, he was reared on his native isle, came from 
there to America to spend his last years with his children in New Jersey, and 
died there at the remarkable age of one hundred and nine years. The father of 
our subject passed the early years of his life in the land of his birth and in 
the prime and vigor of active manhood came to this countiy, seeking to better 
his condition. He located in New Jersey and was there employed on a farm until 
his return to Ireland three years later. While revisiting that country, he was 
married, taking as his wife, Miss Eliza Miller, who was born in the same 
locality as himself. After he was wedded he came back to America with his 
bride and again took up his residence in New Jersey, remaining there until 
1847. In that year he came to Illinois, and bought a small place near 
Plainfield on which he lived a few years, and then purchased the farm which 
our subject now occupies, he was actively engaged thereon many years, 
constantly improving it and from tilling the soil acquired a comfortable 
competence, and now lives in retirement in Joliet, making his home with his 
daughter. In December 1887, he had the misfortune to lose the good wife who 
had shared with him the hardships and privations of a pioneer life and lived 
to enjoy prosperity with him. Of their happy wedded life five children had 
been born, three of whom are now living, as follows: Nancy, wife of Thomas H. 
Hutchings, of Joliet; Archie, who lives in Cherokee County, Iowa, and our 
subject. The latter was reared on the home farm and obtained a fair education 
in the district schools and since attaining manhood has devoted himself 
exclusively to farming. This farm which is located on section 24, of 
Plainfield Township, contains one hundred and sixty acres of land under 
excellent cultivation and good improvement, is provided with substantial 
buildings and all necessary machinery for operating it to the best advantage. 
Mr. Bolton enjoys the comforts of a pleasant home and to the lady who presides 
over it, he was united in marriage in 1874. Mrs. Bolton's maiden name was Jane 
Snider, and she is a native of Tennessee. Her marriage with our subject has 
brought them three children—William, John and Jarvis. Mr. Bolton is a 
practical farmer, tilling the soil after the most desirable methods so as to 
gain the best results, and managing his affairs with the thrift and prudence 
that will ultimately place him among the most solid men of the township. He is 
well regarded in this community where his entire life has been spent, as he is 
fair in his dealings and upright in his character.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890 

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