William ERnest Bolton

Background

Bolton, William ERnest was born on October 7, 1891 in Toronto. Came to the United States, 1917, naturalized, 1924. Son of William J. and Janet (Plaxton) Bolton.

Education

Student in public schools, Wells College, Toronto.

Career

With, Canadian Northern Railway, Toronto, 1909-1916; with, S.A.L. Railway, Norfolk, Virginia, 1916-1917; secretary to vice president, C.R.I.& P. Railway, 1919-1925; assistant to vice president charge operations, C.R.I.& P. Railway, 1925-1938; industrial commissioner, C.R.I.& P. Railway, 1938-1946; assistant to president, C.R.I.& P. Railway, 1946-1951; vice president, C.R.I.& P. Railway, 1952-1954; retired, C.R.I.& P. Railway.

Achievements

• William ERnest Bolton has been listed as a noteworthy railroad executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1917-1919. Member Culver Fathers Association (former vice president), Illinois, Chicago C.'s of C., Society Four Arts, Palm Beach Artists League, American Legion, Skokie Country, Union League, Chicago Curling clubs.

Connections

Married Mary Lee Johnson, April 24, 1935. Children: William Johnson, George Anthony.

Father:

William J. Bolton

Mother:

Janet (Plaxton) Bolton

Spouse:

Mary Lee Johnson

child:

George Anthony Bolton

child:

William Johnson Bolton