The Fannie Bolton Story

May Walling to W. C. White, April 3, 1933

You asked me to tell you what I know about the time and manner of Fannie Bolton’s connection with Aunt Ellen. I can’t tell you just the date, but it was very soon after you and Aunt Ellen returned from Europe. I was in Nevada with Bro. Harmon’s people at the time; and when I came home in February, 1888, Fannie was a member of Aunt Ellen’s family. The family was composed of Bro. and Sr. Lockwood, Mary Davis, Fannie, and Cecelia Dahl and of course, Aunt Ellen. Fannie had been in the Bible School (or mission, as I believe it was called) in Chicago before connecting with Aunt Ellen’s work; and I always thought she left these to come to California with Aunt Ellen but am not sure about that. I believe Eld. and Mrs. Starr were in charge of the mission at that time. As to how she came to join Aunt Ellen’s staff of workers, I never knew. As near as I can remember, she continued to work for her until she disconnected from the work in Australia. FBS 117.2

I don’t know whether I have answered your question in a way to be of any help to you or not, but I hope it may help a little. FBS 117.3

I am looking forward to a good visit with you soon, With love, May. FBS 117.4