Obituaries: James Wade Bolton, 1936, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: February 21, 1936 Winnfield News-American 


James Wade Bolton, Alexandria, Dies Tuesday Morning

Born At Winnfield, Son of Geo. W. and Tennessee Bolton

James Wade Bolton, 66, prominent banker and business leader of Alexandria,
died Tuesday. He was president of Rapides Bank and Trust Co. in Alexandria,
succeeding his father, the late Col. George W. Bolton.

Mr. Bolton was born at Winnfield, August 4, 1869, son of George W. and
Tennessee Wade Bolton, his father a native of Griffin County, Ark. He was
educated in the public schools Pineville and at Baylor University, Waco,
Texas, and Soule Commercial College, New Orleans.

He took an active part in developing the Rapides Parish public school system,
serving on the school board from 1904 until about two years ago, when he
resigned from the body.

Upon becoming a member of the board in 1904, he became vice president and in
1916 was named president of the body, holding that title until his resignation.

Bolton High School, a million dollar school plant, was named for him in
tribute to his years of service to education.

Entering the Rapides Bank and Trust Co., at the age of 20 as a bookkeeper, he
devoted his time and talents to the institution's development. He later became
cashier and then president of the bank in 1914. He also had other business interests.

He was married to Miss Annie White Feb. 8, 1893, a native of Alexandria, who
died March 19, 1895. On Oct, 31, 1896, he married Miss Mary Calderwood, who
was born in Monroe, La. She became the mother of five children, three of whom
are living.

The oldest son, James Calderwood Bolton, is now a vice-president of the
Rapides Bank and the youngest son, Robert Harvey Bolton, is assistant cashier.
Their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, is now Mrs. (Dr.) Charles L. Brown of New Orleans.

The family has long been identified with Baptist church activities in the
state. Mr. Bolton was a York Rite Mason and Shriner and was elected master of
his lodge at 25. He was also affiliated with the Elks.

Mr. Bolton leaves three brothers, Frank P., Roscoe C., and Porter Bolton, of
Alexandria, and one sister, Mrs. Harry K. Gravier of Alexandria.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at three o'clock.