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William T. Bollong, 1N 45W
In 1870 Halifax, Nova Scotia, William Bollong is 24 with Abram Bollong 55,
Catherine Bollong 56, Sarah Bollong 18,
Archibald Bollong 20, and
Almira Bollong 18.
In 1871 Sherbrook, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Amanda Archibald is 23, with David Archibald
65,
Eliza Archibald 52,
William Archibald 30,
John Archibald 27,
Margaret Archibald 27,
Eliza McIntosh 15,
James McIntosh 13, and Charles Archibald 1, all born in Nova Scotia.
William T. Bolling, Age 27, son of Abram and Catherine Bolling married Amanda F. Archibald, 25, on 4 Feb 1873
in Stillwater, St. Mary's, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
In 1885 Colfax County, Nebraska, Wm. Bollong born 1847 Nova Scotia, Arnnard Bollong 1849
Nova Scotia, Archie Bollong 1883 Nova Scotia, and
David Bolling, born 1874 Iowa.
In 1886 W.T. Bollong was the corresponding secretary for the Presbyterian congregation in Colfax County.
1887 Colfax County 
In 1870 Colfax County, Nebraska,
Neal Bollong is farming, 52,
Elizabeth Bollong 49,
Mary Bollong
25,
John Bollong
23,
Lucinda Bollong
22,
Neal Bollong
22,
William Bollong
18,
Hectar Bollong
13,
Elizabeth Bollong 11,
Eva Bollong
8, and
Sarah Bollong
5. All were born in Nova Scotia.
March 1889 "Bollong vs Schuyler National Bank. Error from the district court of Colfax County.
Affirmed. Opinion by Chief Justice Reese."
Neil Bollong
BIRTH
Jun 1818
Nova Scotia, Canada
DEATH
31 Jan 1908
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington,
BURIAL
Bayview Cemetery
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington,
PLOT
MEMORIAL ID
7299217.
"Nell Bollong. aged 91 years, the father of J. G. Bollong, the South Bellingham merchant.
died at the family residence on Fillmore avenue this morning at 9 o'clock
geniiIty being the cause of death. Mr. Bollong was a native of Nova Scotia an
an old resident of this city. His wife survives him. The body lies at the private receiving
room of Mock & Sons, 1033 Elk street. The funeral announcement will appear later."
" Captain Nell Bollong, who died in Bellingham January 21, at the age of 90 years 1 months and 23 days, was born In Fairfax Kovn Hrniln lie was n master niiirlncr for nearly futly years sailing nut of several ports on the Atlantic const In 1R9H he moved to Nebtaska and a few years ago moved to Hclllnithuiii where he died He had been s member of the Presbyterian church wus a deacon In the church for years Hlxty-seven years ago he married 21Imb Kllgiitteth Hhellnutt who still survives him at the ago of gg years Ten children were born to them five of whom survive They are Mrs Pantucl Curry of ores j o Hollonr nr Bellingham Nell linllniig Jr of Ban Bernardino Cal T A Bullottg of Alaska,
and Annie Bollung who cared for him during his last illness."
June 8, 1890 Wray " Miss Grace Dixon,
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. W. T. Bollong, and expects to remain during the
summer."
James Dickson and Elizabeth Archibald married on December 20, 1865 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
In 1881 Guysborough, Nova Scotia, James Dickson is 41,
Elizabeth 42, Julia G. 14, John L. 6,
Amanda M. Bolling 32, and David A. 7,
and John H. Archibald is 16, born in Nova Scotia.
William cash-claimed a quarter in 12, 1N
45W in 1891.
November 24, 1900 " Monday morning, October 30,
the spirit of William Thomas Bolloug passed to the realm
of the hereafter. The funeral was conducted Wednesday
afternoon, under the auspices of the Knights of the
Maccabees. Rev. Edmunds was the officiating clergyman,
and iu a few well chosen words, paid a beautiful tributo
to the deceased.
William Bollong was born in Nova Sootia fifty-one
years ago. He united with the Presbyterian church there
when sixteen years of age. He was a Master Mason of
Queens Lodge No. 10. In 1880 he went to Iowa,
and was engaged in business for some years, then he came
to Colorado and thence to Washington.
He leaves a widow and two eons, David and Archie,
in this city and two sisters, one in Nova Scotia and one
in California, to mourn his loss. Wheievor Mr. Bollong
went, his bright, sunny, genial disposltlon won him
many friends.
Ballard News,
W. T. Bollong is remembered by the earliest
settlers of Wray as one of the most genial,
energetic and hopeful of our little group of pioneers.
He was employed as head salesman in Smith & Blust's
store, and llko many, filed on a piece of government
land.
The family consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bollong and
two sons, David and Archie, moved to the Pacific
coast and at the time of Mr. Bollong's death
were living at Ballard, Wash., and
the visitation of such sorrow to their home
is consoled by their friends at this place."
William Thomas Bollong
BIRTH
1847
Popes Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
DEATH
29 Oct 1900
King County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
PLOT
MEMORIAL ID
5209200.
In 1900 King County, Washington,
Amanda Bollong is 49,
David A. Bollong
25 Son, both born in Canada, and
James W. A. Bollong 16 Son born in Iowa.
In 1910 Seattle,
Amanda Bollong is 59,
David A. Bollong
35 Son,
J. W. Arthur Bollong
26 Son,
Annice E. Kellea
11 Boarder, and
Lillian Mcnair Spinney
7 Boarder.
In 1920 Seattle,
J. W. Archabald Bolling is 34,
Margaret Bolling 27 Wife, and
David Robert Bolling
5 Son.
October 1931 "J. W. A. Bollong, city engineer for Seattle, Washington, stopped off in Wray Monday and visited here until Tuesday. He was an old time resident of Wray, having spent part of his boyhood here."
Amanda F. Archibald Bollong
BIRTH
Jan 1851
Stillwater, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada
DEATH
12 Mar 1928
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
BURIAL
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
PLOT
MEMORIAL ID
5331905.
DAVID
David Abram Bollong
BIRTH
20 Oct 1873
Stillwater, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada
DEATH
7 Sep 1913
Seattle, King County, Washington,
BURIAL
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Seattle, King County, Washington,
PLOT
MEMORIAL ID
5331906.
JAMES
January 1942 
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