Bolton, Robert, 1723-1789.
Robert Bolton, Sr. (1723-1789) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved to Savannah, Georgia around 1748, where he became a prosperous merchant and was involved in civic affairs. In 1764 he was appointed as Savannah's first postmaster. His son, Robert, Jr. (1757-1802) was also a merchant. He was co-partner with his cousin, John Bolton (1774-1838) under the firm name of Robert and John Bolton. Curtis Bolton was a brother of John Bolton.
From the description of Robert Bolton family papers, 1761-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477608
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| creatorOf | Bolton, Robert, 1723-1789. Robert Bolton family papers, 1761-1817. | Georgia Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Bolton, John, 1774-1838. | person |
| associatedWith | Bolton, Robert, 1757-1802. | person |
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Birth 1723
Death 1789
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