Biography - William Bolding
WILLIAM BOLDING. He is the son of Thomas and Sally (Wayman) Bolding, the former a native of Kentucky, the latter of New York, who were in comfortable circumstances. He was born in KY, 9 Oct 1825, and was educated in the common school. He was of good moral character in youth. He removed from Kentucky to Knox County. In 1865, he went from the county and served in the rebellion. He was a School Director in 1874. He learned the trade of a blacksmith, and also followed the life of a farmer. He has been quite successful and is now in moderate circumstances. In 1875 he united with the Methodist Church of Victoria. On 20 Oct 187_ [not printed in the book] he married Maria Wayman. Democrat in politics. P.O. Knoxville.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
