Helen Viola Jackson, who was only 17 when she married the 93 year old Civil War veteran James Bolin, passed away in 2020. She had married Bolin so that she would be eligible for his pension, though she never applied for it. Jackson had been helping Bolin with chores prior to their marriage.

by | Jan 30, 2023 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops

Helen Viola Jackson, who was only 17 when she married the 93 year old Civil War veteran James Bolin, passed away in 2020. She had married Bolin so that she would be eligible for his pension, though she never applied for it. Jackson had been helping Bolin with chores prior to their marriage.
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Helen Viola Jackson, who was only 17 when she married the 93 year old Civil War veteran James Bolin, passed away in 2020. She had married Bolin so that she would be eligible for his pension, though she never applied for it. Jackson had been helping Bolin with chores prior to their marriage.

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