Edward Jackson Bolton (commonly known as 'Jack' Bolton), born August 10, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland, was a dedicated Baltimore city firefighter who served the community for many years, working at the Paca Street firehouse. He instilled a strong sense of public service, duty, and civic responsibility in his son John Bolton, who often passed by the firehouse during trolley rides to the library. Bolton was married to Virginia Clara 'Ginny' Godfrey, a housewife, and together they raised their son John Robert Bolton in Baltimore. His life exemplified the working-class ethos of mid-20th-century Baltimore, where public service roles like firefighting were central to community life. Edward Jackson Bolton passed away on April 3, 1996, at age 71, leaving a legacy of quiet dedication that shaped his son's path into public service and politics. While details of his early life, education, and personal interests remain limited in public records, his role as a firefighter and family man is well-documented through family genealogy and local Baltimore histories, with no notable public controversies or legal issues recorded.