William "Willie" Joseph Bolt

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FindAGrave also has memorials for his parents, Joseph R BOLT and Mary Jane LIVELY, both also buried at Gravel Hill. His gravemarker has the inscription Mason, At Rest.

William married Mary Lena Boyett on 27 Sep 1930. Mary (daughter of John Oliver Boyett and Martha "Mattie" Ann Emerentha Conn) was born on 6 Sep 1906 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 4 Aug 1987 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Martha White has the xeros of an article about Willie and Lena Bolt from an unreferenced newspaper, possibley the Sabine County Reporter. Their was a handwritten date on this article, Sept. '83.

Willie and Lena Bolt are happiest when they are spending time with their friends and neighbors in Rosevine. The Bolts have an abiding love for Sabine County. "Although our bodies were away for awhile, our hearts were in Sabine County," related Lena. After living in larger cities, Willie and Lena returned to Rosevine where they enjoy the golden years of their lives.

Willie was born in Anderson County. "Dad was always lookign for something better and we moved quite a bit when I was young, recalled Willie. After living in Lovelady for awhile, he attended school at Lonesome Pine and Timpson. Willied moved to Sabine County when he was 17 years old and graduated from the Pinehill School.

Lena was born and reared in Rosevine, approximately 400 yards from her present home. She was the daughter of J. O and Mattie Boyett. She attended the Rosevine School while Dr. Denton Kerr was superintendent.

Willie and Lena were united in marriage on September 27, 1930 in Sabine County. Lena was the mother of one son, Melville Morris Hall, who served in World War II and died in 1948.

After their marriage, Willie left the farm and worked as a logger for five years. The Bolts later moved to Beaumont, where he was employed by Trailways as a bus driver, a position he held elven years. Leaving their beloved Texas, Willie and Lena mvoed to Shreveport where he worked for 16 years for Sears. He retired in 1969 and the Bolts returned to Sabine County.

Lena and Willie attend the Rosevine Baptist Church, where she had been a member more than sixty years. Willie serves as church clerk and treasurer.

Lena enjoys piecing quilts and quilting. She is a regular participant in the Quilting Bee which meets at the Rosevine Church every Tuesday afternoon. Lena also likes to cook and is a member of the Gravelhill Home Extension Club.

When Willie was younger, he enjoyed fishing and squirrel hunting. "Now, I enjoy gardening and doing a little truck farming. I always plant enough vegetables to share with my friends and neighbors, related Willie. He presently serves as secretary of the Bronson Masonic Lodge.

Being friends and having friends are very important to the Bolts. "You can't live without friends and you sure can't afford to die without them, said Lena.

Helping others and sharing with friends make Willie and Lena Bolt beloved Rosevine neighbors.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, June 2013)

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Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Anderson County, Partial Pr. 5, Liberty Village
Enumerated 2 May 1910
SD 7 ED 20 Sheet 13A
78-78
Bolt, Joseph R Head M W 58 M1 15 Ark La Miss Farmer
Bolt, Mary J Wf F W 38 m2 15 6/5 Tx --- Ill
Bolt, Lola M Dtr F W 14 S Tx Ark Tx Farm Laborer
Bolt, Margaret M Dtr F w 12 S Tx Ark Tx Farm Laborer
Bolt, John S Son M W 6 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, Martha Dtr F W 4 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, William J Son M W 2 S Tx Ark Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Houston County, JP 4
Enumerated 17 and 19 Jan 1920
SD 7 ED 81 Sheet 2A
23-23
Bolt, Joseph R Head M W 59 M Ark Ark Mo Farmer
Bolt, Mary Wf F W 43 M Tx Ill Ill
Bolt, John S. Son M W 16 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, Martha E Dtr F W 12 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, William J Son M W 11 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, Thomas Son M W 9 S Tx Ark Tx
Bolt, Albert B Son M W 5 S Tx Ark Tx

Joseph married Mary Jane Lively. Mary was born on 1 Sep 1876 in Texas; died on 29 Apr 1939; was buried in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]