Charles Frederick Bolard and Jennie M. Merritt

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Husband Charles Frederick Bolard ¹

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           Born: 8 Nov 1872 - Woodcock Twp, Crawford Co, PA 2
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         Father: Frederick David Bolard (1837-1904) 1 3
         Mother: Celia Henrietta Hayes (1844-1887) 1

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       Marriage: 24 Oct 1894 - Waterford, Erie Co, PA 2

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Wife Jennie M. Merritt ²

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         Father: Frank M. Merritt (1848-1904) 2
         Mother: Emma M. Weston (      -      ) 2

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General Notes: Husband - Charles Frederick Bolard

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He attended the Waterford grammar schools and Waterford Academy, graduating from the latter in June 1890. He purchased a half interest in the Waterford Leader, January 1, 1893, and a full interest from J. A. Bolard, January 1, 1900. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Waterford, as was also his wife. He was a Republican in politics; he served as postmaster from 1898 to 1901, and was also a member of the city council. He was a member of Waterford Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, in which he served as treasurer for several years, also trustee, and worshipful master; Presque Isle Lodge of Perfection, of Erie, Pennsylvania; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he held all principal offices.

1 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1699.

2 John W. Jordan, LL.D., Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1915), Pg 1700.

3 —, Nelson's Biographical Dictionary and Historical Reference Book of Erie County, Pennsylvania (Erie, PA: S. B. Nelson, Publisher, 1896), Pg 891.