Arthur Blackstone Nolton (1866 - 1907)

Born 21 Jun 1866 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Amelia Wilson Potts — married 7 Apr 1892 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Died 5 Feb 1907 at age 40 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Arthur B. was born in Chicago, Ill., June 21, 1866. A few years later his father moved with his family to Los Angeles, Cal. Here young Arthur was educated. He was married April 7, 1892, to Miss Wilson Potts, of Los Angeles. Mr. Nolton was with the Sante Fe R. R. Co. for a number of years serving as assistant baggage master. He then engaged in real estate business and had built up a large business. He died Feb. 5, 1907. He was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. Mr. and Mrs. Nolton and their three children were all members of the Congregational Church. The family still resides in Los Angeles.

Sources

• History and Genealogy of the John Shepherd Family compiled by R.N. Hodgman, Cleveland Ohio 1913. A copy of the book is in the possession of Bonnie Nilsen who has constructed a website about it at (http://www.johnshepherdfamily.com).