Person:Samuel Bolling (2)

Birthdate /Parentage Conflict

The birthdate of Samuel Bolling has been variously reported as 27 September 1758 or 27 September 1752 based upon the dates included in a now discredited "family bibie record", which was subsequently reproduced in some published works, including Zelma Wells Price's "From Whom I Came, From Whence I Came", and included in several early DAR and SAR applications. Since Samuel Bolling was married to Abigail Choice prior to 28 March 1771, when her father Tully Choice deeded Samuel Bolling 207 acres of land "for natural love and affection which he hath and beareth unto said Samuel Bolling", Samuel would have only been about 13 years old assuming the birthdate in 1758 was correct, which in Colonial Virginia would have clearly been impossible. His birthyear is likely much closer to abt. 1744-1748 based upon estimates by Bolling family researchers. This situation is also discussed in this Rootsweb Submission

Samuel Bolling's parentage was also apparently mis-stated in the alleged "family bible record", and was said to have been a son of William Bolling (1731-1776) and his wife Amelia Randolph, but this also appears to be in error. Based upon research by Bolling Family researchers, Samuel Bolling is more likely the son of a DIFFERENT William Bolling, whose estate records were found in Orange County, Virginia in 1772.

Will of Samuel Bolling

Will of Samuel Bolling May 9, 1808

In the name of God, Amen. I Samuel Bolling of the State of South Carolina, Laurance District, living on Ready River, planter being in health of body and of sound mind memory and understanding, praised by God for the same. I do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following.

I give devise and bequeath unto my beloved wife Abi Bolling the house and plantation where I now live, during her widowhood or natural life. And then at her death the land is to be divided equally between my two youngest sons Samuel Bolling and Thornberry Bolling, also a good horse, bridle, and saddle, and feather bed and furniture, cow and calf each. And also my two youngest daughters Lucinda Bolling and Polly Bolling a good horse, bridle, and saddle, and feather bed and furniture, cow and calf each.

And to my son John Bolling feather bed and furniture, cow and calf.

And after my lawful debts is paid the remainder of my estate to remain in my wife Abi Bolling hands till death. And then to be divided equally between all my children Viz., Robert Bolling, Nancy Sullivant, and Elizabeth Dunklin, and Tully Bolling, and John Bolling, Lucinda Bolling, and Samuel Bolling, Polly Bolling, and Thornberry Bolling.

I hereby appoint and ordain nominate, appoint and constitute my beloved wife Abi Bolling executrix and my son Robert Bolling and Tully Bolling and John Bolling and Samuel Bolling Executors of this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking and making void all wills heretofore made by me and declaring that a majority of the above named persons or the survivors of them shall absolutely and finally determind and decide all disputes or contentions of whatever nature arising in the Excecution of this my will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of May, 1808. Signed, sealed, declared, and published by the above named Samuel Bolling as and for his last will and testament.

In the presence of us who at his request and in his presence have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.

(Signed) Samul Bolling (seal)

Wit: William Choice

Mary Choice

Tully Choice

[Source: Laurens County, South Carolina, Wills 1784-1840 by Colleen Elliott]

Following records perhaps a younger Samuel Bolling: [?]

10 Nov. 1832. Appraisal of estate of SAMUEL BOULING, dec'd by Bailey Mahon?, Thos. _____, Jno. Terrey and Willie Benham.

18 Dec. 1832. Sale Bill of SAMUEL BOLLING, dec'd. Pur.: J. N. Bolling, Wm. Babb, Jno. Terey, Isaac Devenport, David Cowen, Wm. Tompson, Saml. Bolling, James Anderson, Nathan Nisbet, Tulley Bolling, Alfred Barrett, Jno. Hopkins, Alfred Bennett, Nimrod Nabours, Thos. Mahon, Wm. Hatcher, Edw. Nash, Ezekiel Wadkins, Jno. Nash, Plesant Shaw, Jno. McDavid, Thos. Grayham, Garland Sims (also Garlin and Garlington), Abner Nixon, Lewis Pyles, Robt. Bolling, Henderson Sulivant, Baley Mahon, Wm. Devenport.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Ancestry.com. OneWorldTree. (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc.).