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Alexander Rollo Colin Bolton obituary?

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Hi everyone,
I am looking for an obituary or similar in any English newspapers, for Alexander Rollo Bolton, was born in Russia in 1900, married 2. Hilda D James in 1972,
the son of Arthur William Bolton and Eugenie Zaozersky.
Alexander died 25th January 1993.Elmbridge Cranleigh Surrey.
I have plenty of stories about Alexander and his life as an author, and career civil servant in the Sudan. But no obit.


His father Arthur William Bolton died 27th June 1912.
Clapham Common Surrey. He was a naval engineer, and was in Russia with the British navy on a friendly visit, when he met the daughter of the Russian General and Commandant at Kronstadt.



I would like to find something along the lines of an obituary for either men.
Then their story will be complete.
Are there any newspapers online for those years?
Thanks for any help...Joan:)
 
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Still searching their deaths

In case you don't have these announcements

1929 1st marriage Bolton - Osborne
1936 birth of son
1956 engagement eldest daughter
1972 2nd marriage Bolton - James

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Thank you so much Rupert, no I didn't have that information, I am hoping an obit would give me some family history as well, and it would round it off nicely, thank you, that is great..Joan
 
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Surprised can't find obit for A.R.C

Info on Arthur William Bolton parents

Jasper 1871 death mentioned century later
Jasper wife remarried in 1873 ending in divorce

1973 Legal notice SMH Barbara Hope Bolton

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Thanks Rupert, for having a look for me! Much appreciated, he might not have had one you think? Thank you for the other information, it all makes a good story. Joan
 
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Hello Joan,
I don't have one yet but there are several people researching the Bolton Family and I let you know when/if we come across one.
What is you interest in ARC Bolton?
regards
Dennis
 
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Hello Joan,
Excuse me if this is listed twice - I thought I had sent a reply but it hasn't shown yet.
There are a few of us researching the Bolton Family and if I come across an obit I'll let you know.
What is your interest in ARC Bolton?
regards
Dennis
 
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Hi Dennis, I have no connection to Rollo, I am assisting a friend ( Beverley Russell), in her research,
I placed this post to see if anyone had access to records any records other than the ones I use. The obituary was to finalise that section.
I will pm ( personal message) you.
Thanks Joan.
 
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Hi Joan,

Just found this thread on the site, I am also doing a little research as A.R.C. Bolton was a member of the S.P.S. and I am working on them all for a book.
This is what I have on him. Would really like to find a photo to go with the research.

Alexander Rollo Colin Bolton.

Born 4th September 1900 in Russia.
Educated at Berkhamsted and Merton College Oxford, (Exhibitioner) Class II Modern History.
Oxford University Athletic Club 1919, 1922.

Military Service
Attached to 2/6 Battalion, King’s African Rifles 1941.
Released for service with the British Army 1944-1946, T.D.C.S and B.M.A.
War Substantive Major (318665) and granted the honourable rank of Lieutenant Colonel, 16th July 1946.

Sudan Service.
A.D.C. Kosti, White Nile 1923-1925.
Kordofan 1925-1926.
Deputy Assistant Civil Secretary (Personnel) Khartoum 1926-1928.
A.D.C. Umm Ruwaba , Kordofan 1929-1934.
D.C. Wad Medani, Blue Nile 1934-1936.
D.C. Malakal, Upper Nile 1936-1941.
D.C. Wadi Halfa, Northern Province 1942-1944.
Released for service with the British Army 1944-1946, T.D.C.S and B.M.A.
D.C. Supernumerary Civil Secretary’s Office 1946-1947.
Retired 1947.

H.M. Foreign Service, Acting Consul General in South Persia 1947-1948.
Second Secretary H.M. Embassy, Prague 1948-1950.
Re-employed S.P.S. as Inspector (Special Duties) Ministry of Finance 1952-1954.

Died: 25th January 1993 at Elmridge Cranleigh, Surrey.

Order of the Nile 4th Class, London gazette of 3rd August 1934.
Mentioned in Despatches 1941.
Awarded the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and War Medal for service 1939-45, Bimbashi, S.G.G. 823.

Hope this helps but sorry no obit found. Regards, Brian.
 
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Hello Brian, My research on Rollo, was for a friend, Beverley Russell, who had links to that family.
I have forwarded your information to her, she asked me to thank you, and tell you she did not know of his links to Persia, nor has she found an obit yet. But she has this photograph of him.
Thank you, Joan
 

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