Born in Charlotte County, Virginia, Bouldin attended the common schools, then studied law.
He was admitted to the bar April 12, 1813, and began to practice at Charlotte Court House, Virginia.
[1] Following his departure from Congress, possibly due to alcoholism,[1] he resumed the practice of law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits.
He died at his country home, "Forest Hill," Charlotte County, Virginia, March 30, 1854.
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