FIRST GENERATION 1. William Bolling was born about 1820 in Indiana. He was a farmer. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists William, Hannah, Jeremiah, and John. He died Unknown. He was married to Hannah Trusty on August 2, 1838 in Orange County, IN (book C-2, page 88). Hannah Trusty was born about 1822. She appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. William Bolling and Hannah Trusty had the following children: 2 i. Jeremiah Bolling (born about 1840). 3 ii. John W. Bolling (born on May 13, 1845). SECOND GENERATION 2. Jeremiah Bolling was born about 1840 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 3. John W. Bolling was born on May 13, 1845. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Susannah and Michael. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Susannah, Michael, Mary and Christopher. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John, Susannah, Christopher and Elsie, next door to son Michael Kerr Bolling. The last name is spelled Bowling. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John and Susannah, next door to son Michael Kerr Bolling. The last name is spelled Bowling. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists John and Susannah, next door to son Michael Kerr Bolling. He died on September 16, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book BK-5, page 399). He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was a farmer. He was married to Susannah Flick (daughter of Cresap Flick and Mary Ann Cox) on March 1, 1868 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 420). Susannah Flick was born on February 24, 1846 in Orange County, IN. She was apparently known to her family as "Susan", but her stone at Cane Creek Cemetery shows her name as "Susanah". She appeared on the census in 1860 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on December 6, 1931. She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. John W. Bolling and Susannah Flick had the following children: 4 i. Michael Kerr Bolling (born on July 20, 1868). 5 ii. Mary Margaret Bolling (born on January 4, 1870). 6 iii. William T. Bolling (born on August 31, 1874). 7 iv. Christopher Bolling (born in July 1876). 8 v. Katherine Bolling (born about 1880). 9 vi. Elsie Bolling (born in 1881). THIRD GENERATION 4. Michael Kerr Bolling was born on July 20, 1868 in Orange County, IN. Per family recollections and grave stone examinations by James E. Lane Michael Bolling was known as M. C. Kerr Bolling. Marvin P. Beatty lists him as Michael Kerr Bolling. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Michael, Mary, William, Courtland, Charles, Jennings and Clara, next door to his parents, John and Susannah Flick Bolling. The last name is spelled Bowling. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Michael, Mary, Walter, Courtland, Charles, Jennings, Clara, Lawton, Mary, Carrie, John and Henry, next door to his parents, John and Susannah Flick Bolling. The last name is spelled Bowling. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Michael, Mary, Lawton, Margaret, Olive, John, Henry and Marie, next door to his parents, John and Susannah Flick Bolling. He died on January 24, 1962 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN. His obituary reported "Michael C. Kerr Bolling, son of John and Suzannah (Flick) Bolling, was born July 20, 1868 on a farm near French Lick and departed this life January 24, 1962 at the age of 93 years, six months and four days at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana where had been a patient for nine days. On November 17, 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Beatty. To this union were born 11 children, three having preceded him in death, namely William Sampson, who lost his life in action in World War I, Carrie Olive and Henry Wadsworth. In 1948, on September 20, sorrow again came to his home when he lost his wife. They had been married for 58 years. Those left to mourn his departure are his children, Courtland Matson and Charles Munson of Tucson, Arizona, Bryan Matthew of Sheldon, Illinois, Clara Etta Morgan of Plymouth, Indiana, Lawton Waynewright of New Albany, Indiana, Mary Margaret Tillery of Kokomo, Indiana, John Wesley of Noblesville and Elsie Marie Harrison of R.R. 1, French Lick, Indiana; also a granddaughter, Ellen Mae Beatty of French Lick Indiana, who was reared in the Bolling home from infancy; 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren besides several nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends. After losing his companion, he went to make his home with a daughter, Margaret Tillery of Kokomo, where he remained until his death. He united at Pleasant Valley Christian Church early in life, and in later years, placed his membership at Cane Creek Christian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder and other offices in the church. He remained faithful to 'Ole Cane Creek', as he often called it, after moving to another community where he was not able to attend church and Sunday School. He farmed most of his life in the community where he was born until he had to retire due to the illness of his wife and later himself." He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. He was married to Mary Ellen "Ella" Beatty (daughter of Christopher Beatty and Rebecca A. Jacobs) on November 17, 1889 in Orange County, IN (book C-8, page 237). Mary Ellen Beatty was born on June 4, 1870 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census on June 4, 1870 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on September 20, 1948 in Orange County, IN. Her obituary reported "Mary Ellen Bolling, daughter of Chris and Rebecca Beaty was born June 4, 1870. She grew to young womanhood in the community where she was born and attended the public schools and church in the community. On November 17, 1889 she was united in marriage to M. C. Kerr Bolling and has spent her entire life on a farm near Cane Creek. This union was blessed by the birth of eleven children. One son Sampson gave his life for his country in World War I. Another son Henry and a daughter Olive have preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Bolling was a member of the Cane Creek Christian Church. She was a faithful companion; a mother who looketh well after her own household, and a helpful and sympathetic friend and neighbor. She was quiet and reserved and very patient in her long years of affliction, she showed remarkable courage and never lost faith in her Savior. She leaves her companion of almost 60 years and eight children, Courtland and Munson of Tucson, Arizona; Bryan of Sheldon, Illinois; Clara Morgan of South Bend; Lawton of Louisville, KY.; Margaret Tillery of Kokomo, Indiana; John of Noblesville, Ind. and Marie Harrison of Norton. She also leaves a granddaughter, Ella Mae Beaty, whom she reared as her own child after the death of her mother, also 15 other grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, brothers William, Charlie, Amon and Amos Beaty and one sister Ladenna Cox besides many other relatives and friends." She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Michael Kerr Bolling and Mary Ellen Beatty had the following children: 10 i. William Sampson Bolling was born on October 1, 1890 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He is listed as Walter S. He was killed in action on October 17, 1916, in France during WWI. It took 3 years for his body to make it's way home. The Springs Valley Herald (April 14, 1921) reported "The remains of Sampson Bolling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kerr Bolling, who gave his life while serving his county at the battle front in France arrived here Sunday morning. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. John Marshall at the Cane Creek Church, then the soldiers took charge and he was buried with military honors. The family has our sympathy in this sad bereavement." Another article in the same issue reported "Mr. and Mrs. Charley Beatty and Miss Blanche Adams attended the funeral of Sampson Bolling at Cane Creek Monday. He was brought from overseas. A large crowd was present to pay the last tribute of respect. The American Legion had charge of the funeral and buried him with military honors." He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 11 ii. Courtland Matson Bolling was born on November 28, 1891 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on February 23, 1980 in El Paso, El Paso County, TX. A newspaper (probably in the Springs Valley Herald) (1980) reported "Courtland M. Bolling, of El Paso, Texas, formerly of this community died Feb. 23 in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 88. A son of M.C.K. Bolling and Mary Ellen Beatty, he was born Nov. 28, 1891, near French Lick. He attended French Lick High School. A retired baker, he owned bakeries in both Arizona and Texas. He is survived by two sons; three brothers, Munson Bolling of Terre Haute, Lawton Bolling of Noblesville, and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Harrison Williams, French Lick, and Margaret Tillery of Kokomo. Five brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Final rites were held Feb. 25 in El Paso." 12 iii. Charles Munson Bolling was born on November 16, 1894 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 13 iv. Bryan Matthew Bolling was born on October 12, 1896 in Orange County, IN. He is listed as "Jennings" in the censuses. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died in February 1975 in Sheldon, IL. His obituary reported "Bryan Bolling, 78, died in the office of a physician in Sheldon, Illinois, apparently as the result of a heart attack. A native of this community, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. M.C.K. Bolling. He had lived in Sheldon for many years. Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Jewel Whittinghill, and one son. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou; four brothers, Courtland Bolling of El Paso, Texas, Munson Bolling of Terre Haute, Lawton Bolling of New Albany and John Bolling of Noblesville; and two sisters, Margaret Tillery of Kokomo and Marie Harrison of this community." He was married to Jewell Whittinghill on January 5, 1920. Jewell Whittinghill was born Unknown. She died Unknown. 14 v. Clara Etta Bolling was born on November 28, 1898 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She resided in 1925 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN, according to Olive Bolling Yarber's obituary. She died on January 9, 1970 in South Bend, St. Joseph County, IN. Her obituary reported "Mrs. Warren Morgan, 71 years old, passed away at the Memorial Hospital at South Bend, Friday night, January 9 from cancer. Mrs. Morgan was formerly Clara Bolling, born and raised in Orange County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.C.K. Bolling. She was a sister of Mrs. Marie Harrison of French Lick. She leaves a devoted husband of 51 years, two sons, and their families, five brothers and two sisters. A niece, Mrs. Ellen Beatty of West Baden and a host of relatives and friends in the French Lick community." 15 vi. Lawton Waynewright Bolling was born on March 22, 1901 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He is listed twice - once in the household of his parents, Michael and Mary Beatty Bolling, and once as a roomer in the Lee Freeman household. He resided in 1980 in Noblesville, Hamilton County, IN, according to Courtland Bolling's obituary. He died on October 4, 1987 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. His obituary reported "Lawton W. Bolling, 86, Indianapolis, died Sunday night, Oct. 4th in an Indianapolis hospital. He was born and raised in the French Lick area to the late Mr. and Mrs. M.C.K. Bolling. Surviving is his wife, Bernice, a resident of a New Albany nursing home; two sons, two daughters, a step-daughter, two brothers and two sisters. One of his sisters is Mrs. Marie Williams of Rt. 1, French Lick. A memorial service will be held at a later date." 16 vii. Mary Margaret Bolling was born on January 4, 1904 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She resided in 1980 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN, according to Courtland Bolling's obituary. She died on November 22, 1992 in Kokomo, Howard County, IN. Her obituary reported "Margaret Tillery of Kokomo died at her home Sunday, Nov. 22. She was born Jan. 4, 1904 in French Lick to Michael Kerr and Mary Ellen Beatty Bolling. On Sept. 28, 1920 she married Howard R. Tillery who survives. She was a member of the First Nazarene Church and A Fiken Missionary Class. Surviving with the husband are a daughter, Marie Arnest of Kokomo, brother of Terre Haute, sister, Marie Williams of West Baden. Six brothers and two sisters and her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Tillery was buried in Albright Cemetery in Kokomo." She was married to Howard Tillery on September 28, 1920 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 66). Howard Tillery was born about 1901. He died Unknown. 17 viii. Carrie Olive Bolling was born on February 10, 1906 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on May 11, 1925 in Orange County, IN. The Springs Valley Herald (May 21, 1925) reported "Olive Bolling Yarber, daughter of Michael Kerr and Mary E. (Beatty) Bolling, was born Feb. 10, 1906, and died May 11, 1925, aged 19 years, 3 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Yarber, May 24, 1924. She joined the church at Cane Creek in September 1920, at the age of 15 years. She was always ready to do and take part in church services and Sunday school and ready to do what she thought right ... She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, father and mother, 5 brothers and 3 sisters: Courtland Bolling of Phoenix, Ariz., Munson of Watseka, Ill., Bryan of Sheldon , Ill., Lawton of Indianapolis, Ind., John at home. Sisters Clara Morgan of South Bend, Ind., Margaret Tillery of Russiaville, Ind., Marie at home and a host of relatives and friends. Two brothers departed this life before her, Sampson who gave his life in the World's War for his flag and country and Henry, who went to rest before her." She was married to Kenneth Yarber on May 24, 1924 in Orange County, IN. Kenneth Yarber was born Unknown. He died Unknown. 18 ix. John Wesley Bolling was born on March 23, 1908 in Orange County, IN (book H-9, page 23). He appeared on the census in 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on December 30, 1989 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN. 19 x. Henry Wadsworth Bolling was born on January 11, 1910 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census on February 11, 1910 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died on October 11, 1923 in Orange County, IN (book BK-5, page 258). He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 20 xi. Elsie Marie Bolling was born on April 2, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 20). She appeared on the census in 1920 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on April 19, 1993. She was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 5. Mary Margaret Bolling was born on January 4, 1870 in Orange County, IN. Her name is shown as "Mary M. Hagan" on her grave stone, but the Hagan grandchildren remember her as "Margaret". She appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She is listed twice - once in the household of her parents, Michael and Mary Beatty Bolling, and once in the household of her grandmother, Mary Ann Cox Flick, in Jackson Township. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Northwest Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. Donna Chilton Derrick told a story about Mary Bolling Hagan that happened one Thanksgiving in Santa Ana, CA: "My father, stepmother and I were all at Bernice's along with Bessie and their husbands. Grandmother Mary was living with Bernice at that time. Bernadine (Bernice's only child), Bob and Pam (Bessie's children) and I were all playing and talking in the yard. Bob and I were in High School I think, or at least in the 8th grade. All of a sudden one of the adults asked what was the matter with the cat. Bernice had a big cat, and it was wandering around like it was drunk and moving in circles. They all said 'What did you do to the cat?' We of course said we did not do anything, which we didn't. Then Welby Pedigo picked up the cat and said 'Someone has cut off one side of the cat's whiskers!' Immediately everyone said Okay, which one of you kids did that to this poor cat?' Of course we denied it, and in fact we had not done it. We kids came to the conclusion that Mary must have done it because she was doing some stitching and was the one who had the scissors. On the way home that day I got grilled by my father, and I swore that we had not done it. So finally he also came to the conclusion Grandma Mary must have done it." She died on March 12, 1955 in Santa Ana, CA. The Springs Valley Herald (March 17, 1955) reported "Mrs. Martha Margaret Hagan, 85, widow of Osa Hagan, died Saturday in the home of a daughter in Santa Ana, Cal. She formerly lived near French Lick. The body was flown to Indianapolis Tuesday and then brought to the Ritter funeral home here, where services were held Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. T. O. Younce officiating. Burial was in Mt. Lebanon cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Albert Pedigo and Mrs. Welby Pedigo, both of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Walter Robbins of West Baden, and one son, Luther Hagan of French Lick." She was buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Osa M. Hagan (son of Arthur B. Hagan and Mary [Unknown]) on January 12, 1888 in Orange County, IN. They are listed twice: Book H-1 page 118 lists Osa M. Hagan (28), son of Arthur B. and Sarah A. Baxter, and Mary M. Boling (19), daughter of John W. and Susanah Flick on January 12, 1888. Book H-1 page 142 lists Asa W. Hagan (28), son of A B and Lurus A. Barter, and Mary M. Bollings (20), daughter of John W. and Susan Flick) on March 2, 1889. Family Tree Maker CD #243 also has these two entries. Osa M. Hagan was born on May 28, 1860 in Illinois. He was a farmer. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa and Nancy. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Northwest Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa, Margaret, Luther, Martha, Arthur and Bernice. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Jackson Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Osa, Mary, Luther, Benham, Bernice and Bessie. He died on November 24, 1928 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 128). The Springs Valley Herald (November 30, 1928) reported "Osa M. Hagan, aged 67 years, 5 months and 4 days, died suddenly at his home in Jackson Township last Saturday of organic heart trouble. Funeral services were conducted at Scarlett Ridge Sunday afternoon by Rev. B. F. Nicholson, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery." His obituary in the same issue said "Osa M. Hagan, son of Arthur and Mary Hagan was born May 28, 1860 and died November 4, 1928 at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 4 days [note the difference between this and the news article]. At the age of 18 years he was united in marriage to Nancy Caroline Case. To this union was born five children: Bertha O., Gracie N., Carrie C., three of these preceded their mother in death, who died February 8, 1887. He was again united in marriage to Mary M. Bolling in the year 1888. To this union was born six children: Luther J., Martha W., Benham A., Bernice M. and Bessie O. One infant preceded the father in death. He also leaves ten grandchildren and one great grandson. At an early age he united with the Christian church and remained a faithful member until death. He was a devoted husband and father, and a good neighbor, and will be sadly missed in the community by a host of relatives and friends." He was buried in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Mary Margaret Bolling and Osa M. Hagan had the following children: 21 i. Luther John Hagan (born on February 2, 1892). 22 ii. Martha W. Hagan (born on February 22, 1894). 23 iii. Benham Arthur Hagan (born on October 17, 1906). 24 iv. Bernice M. Hagan (born on June 2, 1908). 25 v. Bessie O. Hagan (born on September 1, 1912). 6. William T. Bolling was born on August 31, 1874 in Orange County, IN. He died on October 11, 1874. He was buried in Cane Creek Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 7. Christopher Bolling was born in July 1876 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. He was married to Addie M. Atkinson on April 27, 1901 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 24). Addie M. Atkinson was born about 1875. She died Unknown. 8. Katherine Bolling was born about 1880 in Orange County, IN. She is not listed in the 1880 census. She died Unknown. 9. Elsie Bolling was born in 1881 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She died on January 28, 1939. SOURCES 1. Federal census records. 2. State and county birth records. 3. State and county marriage records. 4. State and county death records. 5. Headstone transcriptions for Ames Chapel Cemetery. 6. Headstone transcriptions for Cane Creek Cemetery. 7. Headstone transcriptions for Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. 8. French Lick High School Alumni Roll 1909-1933. 9. Marvin P. Beatty. 10. Donna Chilton Derrick. 11. Burgoyne Drake. 12. Agnes Cope Hagan. 13. Donald James Hagan. 14. Elvin Elledge Hagan. 15. James Edward Lane. 16. Patricia Hagan Lane. 17. Robert Edward Lane. 18. Regis Robbins. NOTES 1. See the Hagan descendants sheet for more information on Hagan family members listed in this document. 2. Census data is listed as follows: Head of Household: Census year and location, family members, and other facts where appropriate. Family Members: Census year and location, and other facts where appropriate. 3. The spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles and census records is often incorrect. Early censuses were done verbally, with the census taker often spelling the name based on how it was pronounced. The spelling could be different in every census. The same thing occurred in obituaries and newspaper articles. However, in most cases these items are reported in this document just as they were written. REPORT INFORMATION Created by: Robert E. Lane 2309 North 12th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804 Email: robert.lane11@verizon.net Date: May 31, 2002