descendants of Matthias Holdren
Generation One
1. Matthias1 HOLDREN #24967, born ca. 1731 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ., died aft 1783 in Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ.
Matthias is from New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., Somerset, NJ. he might be the son of Hendrick "Henry" Holdren and Hannah of Sussex Co., NJ. or Dennis Holdren & Sara Watkins of Flushing, Queens, NY. At this time (Oct 2002) there is no proof of either of these couples being his parents.
He married Elizabeth ROE #24968, born 27 Jan 1730 in Orange, New York, Royal Colony of England., died 18 Aug 1798.
wife of Matthias Holdren
her surname could be STAGG of Sussex County, NJ, but there is not proof of
this.
Children:
+ 2 i. Joseph2 HOLDREN #25159 born abt 1757.
+ 3 ii. Benjamin HOLDREN #26248 born 17 Aug 1756.
4 iii. Susannah HOLDREN #34019, born ca. 1762 in NJ.
Generation Two
2. Joseph2 HOLDREN #25159 (1.Matthias1), born abt 1757 in Trenton, Mercer, NJ., died 18 Jan 1807 in Newport, Washington, OH., occupation Farmer / Shoemaker.
SOURCE #1: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44
SOURCE #2: MC V Family Archives, West Bend, WI.
Joseph Holdren another Revolutionary War soldier was married to Ruth Coleman. He later moved to Kingwood, Hunterdon County, NJ. with his brother, Benjamin Holdren and later to Bucks County, PA.
I should fill you in here on a little about the Holdren clan. Joseph Holdren Sr. was a farmer and shoemaker residing in Holland. Coming to America, he settled in Greene County, PA. and in 1801moved to the settlement of Newport, O., later making a home just below Fergurson's Landing where he died in 1824. His wife, Grace Coleman was the daughter of Thomas Coleman of Trenton, N.J. Their children were: Nancy, Besty, Mattias, Ruth, Polly, Grace, Susan, Coleman, and Joseph Jr.
SOURCE: the Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44-45
I have seen two death dates/years 8 Jan 1807 and 1824. The 1824 date came from Helen Parr Fleming boor "the Parr family) page 44
Joseph Holdren lived for awhile in Trenton, NJ. during 1770's where he met and married Grace Coleman. Lived there during Rev. War he was "drum major in Washington's army" During 1780's Joseph owned a ferry and a tavern on the Delaware River at point Pleasant, Buck's Conty, PA. During the war Grace "ferried soldiers across the Delaware River". Later Joseph was a corporal with a NJ militia unit. Around 1800 to 1803 they moved to Marietta twp, Washingotn Co., OH. to the settlement of Newport and later just below Ferguson's Landing. This info is from two books about the Parr Family, One by Helen Parr Fleming, the other by Lucille Parr and the Holdren Genealogy by Idda Idella Holdren Moore. All books are on file at Campus Martius Museum, Marietta, OH.
SOURCE: Sandy Knowlton Allen (Apr 2000).
Married ca 1774, Grace COLEMAN #25160, born ca 1753/54 in Trenton, NJ. (daughter of Thomas COLEMAN #25555 [1732 - ] and Elizabeth ROE #25556), died 05 Jul 1842 in Newport twp, Washington Co, OH.
AKA: Ruth.
Children:
5 i. Grace3 HOLDREN #25161, born ca. 1780 in Bucks Co., PA., died abt 1847 in Newport TWP, Washington Co, OH.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives West Bend WI.
Married 31 Jan 1805 in Newport TWP, Washington Co, OH, Thomas FERGUSON #25172.
+ 6 ii. John HOLDREN #24988 born 15 Oct 1777.
7 iii. Nancy HOLDREN #25170.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
She married William GUILLY #25179.
AKA: Guilky.
8 iv. Mary Polly HOLDREN #25163, born 11 May 1781 in NJ, died 23 Feb 1871 in Niles, Delaware Co, IN.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
Married 28 Jan 1802 in Washington Co, OH, Dennis RACER #25173.
+ 9 v. Joseph HOLDREN #25154 born 17 Jan 1782.
10 vi. Susanah HOLDREN #25165, born 16 Mar 1784 in Trento, NJ., died 27 Sep 1834 in Washington Co, OH.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
AKA: Susan.
Married 28 Mar 1805 in Washington Co, OH, Benjamin RACER #25174.
11 vii. Elizabeth HOLDREN #25166, born Feb 1786 in NJ, died 24 Aug 1870 in Albany, Lee TWP, Athens Co, Oh.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
NICK NAME: Betsy.
Married 17 Jul 1808 in Washington Co, OH, Ziba McVAY #25175.
+ 12 viii. Matthias HOLDREN #25167 born 08 May 1788.
13 ix. Coleman HOLDREN #25168, born 13 May 1791, died Jan 1874 in Marietta, Washington Co, OH.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
Married 07 Jan 1816 in Washington Co, OH., Margaret COTTER #25177.
14 x. Ruth HOLDREN #25169, born 03 May 1793 in NJ., died 01 Mar 1846 in Athens Co, OH.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
Married 08 Sep 1808 in Washington Co, OH, Daniel KNOWLTON #25178, born 1784, died 13 Oct 1865.
15 xi. Sophia HOLDREN #25171.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
died at age 15.
3. Benjamin2 HOLDREN #26248 (1.Matthias1), born 17 Aug 1756 in Monmouth, NJ., died Oct 1844 in Alexandria, Hunterdon, NJ., military Army Rev War, occupation cordwainers = shoemaker.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit "Doylestown Democrat 14 Oct 1844"
AKA: Benajah / Beniah
Benjamin might of had 2 wives, Elisabeth Purcell might be his 1st wife and Margaret _____ his 2nd (just speculation). Benjamin Holdren was 89 years old according to the 1840 census and a Revolutionary Solider and a Revolutionary War pensioner
the "Yeager" family tree on ancestry.com list his wife name as Margaret Purcell
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DNA Study
Holden / Holdron / Hawldren / Haldron
Results We are in Group D
Contact:
Kathryn Hamilton, coordinator of Holden DNA Genealogy Project (holden4dna@toad.net)
Discussion: Of the three participants in this study so far, the oldest known ancestors are:
Dennis Holdren, b. abt 1776 NJ; d. 1844 Dearborn Co., IN; m. Mariah Andress Apr 1,1800 Kingwood, Hunterdon Co., NJ; (participants 010 and 013) and Adren (Aid) Edward Holdren, b. abt 1785 NJ; d. Nov 11, 1868 White Hall, Montour County, PA ; m. Abigail DeMott, May 16, 1813 PA; (participant 018).
Although a connection was suspected between these two, there was no evidence until the DNA results. According to the DNA results, the probability of a common ancestor in the last 200 years is 89% and in the last 300 years 97%. The common ancestor would have been the father of these two men who we suspect was born abt 1751, about 250 years ago. There are two other Holdrens in the same area who are believed to be siblings of Adren Holdren: Matthias Holdren was born abt 1782, d. aft Aug 17, 1860, m. Ruth Hawk Dec 27, 1807 Easton, Northampton Co., PA. Anna Holdren was b. abt 1876 NJ; d. aft Jul 9, 1870; m. Daniel Everitt Jan 13, 1804 Hunterdon Co., NJ.
There is evidence to suggest that the father of these individuals may be a Benjamin(Benajah) Holdren, b. bet 1751 and 1757; d. 1842 Alexandria Twp, Hunterdon Co., NJ; m. ?Margaret Stagg, m. ?Elizabeth Purcell.
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Benjamin(Benajah) Holdren: There are many references to Benjamin and Benajah Holdren. There may have been two individuals in roughly the same area at the same time, one, I believe, was our ancestor Benajah Holdren; the other was a Benjamin Holden.
1. Benjamin Holden, Private 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia; enlisted from the 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia, May 25, 1773, for nine months. At the date of his enlistment in the New Jersey Continental Line he was a resident
of Amwell, Hunterdon County; 16 years of age, 5'4" in height, fair complexion, and fair hair. (There is also a listing for a Benjamin Holden, Col.).
2. In each of the years 1779, 1782 and 1783, the estate of a Benja HOLDRON is listed as a taxpayer in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, PA.
3. In the 1830 Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co., PA census is a Beniah Holdron, bet 70-80.
4. In the 1840 Nockamixon Twp, Bucks Co., PA census is Benjamin Hauldron 80-90, Rev War pensioner age 89.
5. There is a court note that a Benjamin Holden and his son Dennis, cordwainers, were accused of assault on a George Arnwine 1800.
6. The name Benajah or Beniah is seen frequently in descendants of Dennis Holdren.
7. My conjecture is that the wife of Benjamin/Benajah was Elizabeth (whether Purcell or not) since most of his supposed children had daughters named Elizabeth and none had daughters named Margaret. It may well be that there was a
wife Margaret and other children but there is no information about that.
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Benjamin Holdren: Notations
Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Genealogy Resources
The name Benjamin also has an alias of Beniah, in records concerning him I have noted a abbreviation of Benjn, it is my belief that the J is misprinted to be a "i" instead of J.
1775 Mortgage Hunterdon Co NJ Benjn Holden Elizabeth his wife Of Trenton
Page 204 23 Sep 1773
Township of Kingwood
Coxett Kirkbride
Capooling Creek
Daniel Cox
P. Cox
Samuel Johnston
Witness Mary Henry Eben Cowell
Benjamin Holdren
Birth: 1751New Jersey
Death: Dec 1842 Alexandria, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Married: Elizabeth Pursell
Children:
Birth: Dennis Holdren 1776 - 1844
Mathias Holdren born 1780
William Holdren born 1782
Adren Edward Holdren 1785 - 1868
Anna Holdren 1786 - 1870
William Henry Holdren born 1791
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HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ MORTGAGES, VOL. 1
From a privately published index to Vol. 1 of Hunterdon mortgages, ordered microfilm copies of three Holden mortgages. In New Jersey mortgages were recorded in county offices from about 1765, much earlier than deeds were
recorded. The microfilm copies received were almost unreadable.
Vol. 1, p. 7: Dated July, 166, David Holden and his wife Elizabeth of Trenton to Samuel Rutherford. Property along Shabakong Brook.
Vol. 1, p. 204: Dated 23 Sept. 1773. Benjamin Holden and his wife Elizabeth of Trenton to James Paxton, property in Kingwood, 105 acres.
Vol. 1, p. 234: Dated 5 February 1778. David Holden was a witness to a mortgage for property in Amwell.
LDS Film 568713
Revolutionary War Index: a compilation of Revolutionary War slips and documented materials from other sources Hanowil, John - Hunter, Andrew
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Ross' Company 3rd Regiment; New Jersey Continental Line; enlisted from the 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County
Militia, May 25, 1773, for nine months. At the date of his enlistment in the New Jersey Continental Line he was a resident of Amwell, Hunterdon County; 16 years of age, 5'4" in height, fair complexion, and fair hair.
(MSS. Nos. 3774, page 19, and 3606.)
WSP: N
1-28-32
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private, 2nd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Phillips Company, 2nd Regiment, New Jersey Continental Line; enlisted June 1, 1778, for nine months; at date of this enlistment was a resident of Kingwood, 50 years of age, 5' 9" in height, dark complexion and gray hair.
(MSS. Nos: 3610 and 3773, page 23.)
SOURCE: ancestry.com web page (2012)
Benjamin Holden
Provided by Jane Hunter Hodgson
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Benjamin Holden
Provided by Jane Hunter Hodgson
1728 Born
1761 Apr 11 Witnessed a deed in Trenton, NJ
1773 Sep 23 Mortgage Hunterdon Co NJ of Trenton Benjamin & Elizabeth Holden
Vol. 1, p. 204: Dated 23 Sept. 1773. Benjamin Holden and his wife Elizabeth of Trenton to James Paxton, property in Kingwood, 105 acres.
1774 : [ 1st Continental Congress meets]
1774 July 10 Doctor visit
1774 Aug 28 Doctor visit
1775-1783 : American Revolutionary War against the British
1775 Aug 16 Doctor visit
1775 7ber 11 Doctor visit
1775 7ber 24 Doctor visit
1775 7ber 30 Doctor visit
1775 Hunterdon County Mortgage Trenton Benjamin Holden Page 204
Wife Elizabeth, Kingwood Twp (Daniel and P. Cox signed)
1776 Dec 26 Battle of Trenton
1776 : Declaration of Independence
1776 Feb 4 Doctor visit
1776 Feb 5 Doctor visit
1776 Feb 6 Doctor visit
1776 Feb 7 Doctor visit
1777 Oct 22 Name appears on Pittstown document
1778 : Congress forbids import of slaves into America
1778 May 21 List of recruits: Benjn Holden Kingwood; Company 86; Dark complexion; 2nd Regiment;
Phillips Company; 28 May joined;
1778 May 22 Enlisted in 2 New Jersey Regiment as Private in Captain
Jonathan Phillips Company
1778 Living Kingwood Twp, Hunterdon Co, NJ
1778 May 25 Substitute in Militia for Adam Hope
1778 May 28 Enlisted New Jersey Continental Line Co Hunterdon 2nd Foot Militia Col. Joseph Beavers for 9 mos. No. 20 on list (Ben 1862 No. 19); Foot militia
1778 June 1 Enlisted Term 9 mos.
1778 July 1 Paid 3 pounds 15 shillings
1778 June 1 Enlisted Captain Phillips Company, 2nd Regiment, Continental Army
5 ft 9 in, dark complexion, gray hair
1779 Mar 1 Discharged Captain Phillips Company
1779 War Casualties End of Service
1779 Doctor visits Hunterdon Co NJ
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NJ COLONIAL DOCUMENTS, CALENDAR OF WILLS 1761-1770
974.9 B49a Vol 33
p345
1761, April 11, REED, BENJAMIN of Trenton, Hunterdon Co. Int. Adm'x
JEMIMA REED. Fellowbondsmen--OBADIAH HOWELL and ISAAC GREEN, all of said place. Witnesses---EVAN REYNOLDS, JOHN HENDRICKSON AND BENJAMIN HOLDEN.
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HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ MORTGAGES, VOL. 1
From a privately published index to Vol. 1 of Hunterdon mortgages, ordered
microfilm copies of three Holden mortgages. In New Jersey mortgages were
recorded in county offices from about 1765, much earlier than deeds were
recorded. The microfilm copies received were almost unreadable.
Vol. 1, p. 7: Dated July, 166, David Holden and his wife Elizabeth of Trenton
to Samuel Rutherford. Property along Shabakong Brook.
Vol. 1, p. 204: Dated 23 Sept. 1773. Benjamin Holden and his wife Elizabeth
of Trenton to James Paxton, property in Kingwood, 105 acres.
Vol. 1, p. 234: Dated 5 February 1778. David Holden was a witness to a
mortgage for property in Amwell.
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MEDICAL ACCOUNT BOOK A
JULY 1 1768-1773
BENJAMIN VANKIRK, M.D.
HUNTERDON COUNTY
NEW JERSEY
INDEX OF SURNAMES TO WHOM MEDICAL SERCIE WAS CHARGED
SARAH D. STOUT COLLECTION
HOPEWELL MUSEUM
HOPEWELL, NJ 98525
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1775 Mortgage Hunterdon Co NJ Benjn Holden Elizabeth his wife Of Trenton
Page 204 23 Sep 1773
Township of Kingwood
Coxett Kirkbride
Capooling Creek
Daniel Cox
P. Cox
Samuel Johnston
Witness Mary Henry Eben Cowell
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LDS Film 568713
Revolutionary War Index: a compilation of Revolutionary War slips and
documented materials from other sources
Hanowil, John - Hunter, Andrew
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Ross' Company 3rd Regiment; New Jersey
Continental Line; enlisted from the 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County
Militia, May 25, 1773, for nine months.
At the date of his enlistment in the New Jersey Continental
Line he was a resident of Amwell, Hunterdon County; 16 years of age,
5'4" in height, fair complexion, and fair hair.
(MSS. Nos. 3774, page 19, and 3606.)
WSP: N
1-28-32
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private, 2nd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Phillips Company, 2nd Regiment, New Jersey
Continental Line; enlisted June 1, 1778, for nine months; at date of
this enlistment was a resident of Kingwood, 50 years of age, 5' 9" in
height, dark complexion and gray hair.
(MSS. Nos: 3610 and 3773, page 23.)
HOLDEN, THOMAS
Private, Captain Phillips' Company, 2nd Regiment, New
Jersey Continental Line; enlisted May 23, 1778, for the Wars trans-
ferred to Captain Abel Weymon's Company, Colonel Matthias Ogden's
Regiment, New Jersey Continental Line; on rolls, March 1; dead,
March 16, 1783.
(MSS. No. 3773, page 23; Muster Roll.)
HOLDREN, JOSEPH
On August 19, 1775, voluntarily enlisted as a Minute
Man in Captain Joseph Stout's Company from Alexandria,
Hunterdon County, Colonel Charles Stewart's Regiment.
(Ref. Mss. 720).
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Index to Vol. 1, Hunterdon County Mortgages:
Benjamin HOLDEN, Trenton, 1775, page 204.
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OFFICIAL REGISTER OF OFFICERS AND MEN OF NEW JERSEY IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
HISTORICAL RECORDS SURVEY 1872 1941
PAGE 61 Revolutionary War
Holden, Benjamin (2) 214, (2) 633
Holden, Henry 214, 633
Holden, Richard 633
Holdren, Henry 633
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LDS Film 568713
Revolutionary War Index: a compilation of Revolutionary War slips and
documented materials from other sources
Hanowil, John - Hunter, Andrew
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Ross' Company 3rd Regiment; New Jersey
Continental Line; enlisted from the 3rd Regiment, Hunterdon County
Militia, May 25, 1773, for nine months.
At the date of his enlistment in the New Jersey Continental
Line he was a resident of Amwell, Hunterdon County; 16 years of age,
5'4" in height, fair complexion, and fair hair.
(MSS. Nos. 3774, page 19, and 3606.)
WSP: N
1-28-32
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN
Private, 2nd Regiment, Hunterdon County Militia.
Private, Captain Phillips Company, 2nd Regiment, New Jersey
Continental Line; enlisted June 1, 1778, for nine months; at date of
this enlistment was a resident of Kingwood, 50 years of age, 5' 9" in
height, dark complexion and gray hair.
(MSS. Nos: 3610 and 3773, page 23.)
HOLDEN, THOMAS
Private, Captain Phillips' Company, 2nd Regiment, New
Jersey Continental Line; enlisted May 23, 1778, for the Wars trans-
ferred to Captain Abel Weymon's Company, Colonel Matthias Ogden's
Regiment, New Jersey Continental Line; on rolls, March 1; dead,
March 16, 1783.
(MSS. No. 3773, page 23; Muster Roll.)
HOLDREN, JOSEPH
On August 19, 1775, voluntarily enlisted as a Minute
Man in Captain Joseph Stout's Company from Alexandria,
Hunterdon County, Colonel Charles Stewart's Regiment.
(Ref. Mss. 720).
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA
Holdin, Benjamin
2 New Jersey Regiment.
(Revolutionary War.)
Private Private
R.P. 436787
H 2 N.J.
Benjamin Holden
Pvt Capt. Jonathan Phillips' Company,
2d Regiment of Foot of the State of
New Jersey, commanded by Colonel
Israel Shreve.*
(Revolutionary War.)
Appears on
Company Muster Roll
of the organization named above for the month
of June 1778
Roll dated 1778
Appointed , 17
Commissioned , 17
Enlisted May 22, 17
Term of enlistment 9 mos
Time since last muster or enlistment
Alterations since last muster
Casualties
Remarks: Joined from 1st
*This company was designated at various times as Capt. Thomas Yard's Capt. Jonathan Phillips', Abel Weyman's, 7th and 6th Company.
H 2 N.J.
Benjamin Holdin
pvt. Capt. Jonathan Phillips Co. 2d
Regiment New Jersey, commanded
by Col. Israel Shreve.*
(Revolutionary War.)
Appears on
Company Pay Roll
of the organization named above for the month
of June 1778
Commencement of time , 17
Commencement of pay May 22, 1778
To what time paid , 17
Pay per month 6 2/3 Dol.
Time of service 1 mo. 9 Days
Whole time of service
Subsistence
Amount
Amt. of pay and subsistence L3. 15 S
Pay due to sick, absent
Casualties
Remarks:
*This company was designated at various times as Capt. Thomas Yard's Capt. Jonathan Phillips', Abel Weyman's, 7th and 6th Company.
Housee
H 2 N.J.
Benjamin Holden
Ct Philips' Co.,
2d New Jersey Regiment, Israel Shreve, Col.
(Revolutionary War.)
Appears in a book*
Copied from Rolls
of the organization named above.
Date of appointment or enlistment June 1, 1778
Term enlisted for 9 mo
Casualties March Mar, 1779
Remarks:
*This book appears to have been copied from original rolls in the
Office of Army Accounts under the Paymaster General, U.S. A.,
who was authorized by Congress, July 4, 1783 to settle and finally
adjust all accounts whatsoever between the United States and the
officers and soldiers of the American army. (Journal American
Congress, Vol. 4, page 237.) R. & P., 436, 786.
Vol 4 page 88
Wise
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Index of Persons, Places and Subjects: Volume 1 of Mortgages of Hunterdon
County 1766-1793
Compiled by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy :
HOLDEN, David, no township given, 1778, p. 234.
HOLDEN, Benjamin, Trenton twp., 1775, p. 204.
HOLDEN, David, Trenton twp., 1766, p. 7.
HOLDEN, Elizabeth, Trenton twp., 1766, p. 7.
HOLDEN, Elizabeth, Trenton twp., 1775, p. 204.
HOLDER, Mr., Trenton twp., 1772, p. 211.
The microfilm number is 0588276, title Mortgages Vol. 1-4, 1766-1811.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3610.
A List of Recruits Joined in the Second
Regt of foot Militia in Hunterdon County & State
of New Jersey Commanded by Col. Joseph Beavers
Who are to serve 9 Months from the Day of their
Joining in any of the 4 Regt Raisd by sd State
in service of the U. States May 21, 1778:
No. 20; Recruits Name, Benjn Holden; place
of abode, Kingwood; No. of Compy, 86; Description
of Person, Dark Complexion; Age, 50; Stature,
5 feet 9 inches; Regiment, 2nd.; Compy, Capt.
Phillips; When joined, 28th. May, (1778).
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
MSS. Number 3773, page 23.
Casualty Book, Second New Jersey Regiment:
Name, Benjn Holden; Rank, (Private); Company,
Captain Phillips's; Appointment or Enlistment,
June 1, 1778; 9 months; remarks, Discharged Mc'h.
1, 1779.
(See Benjamin Olden.)
Cef
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Olden, Benjamin
MSS. Number 3773. Page 23.
Cef
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon.
MSS. No. 3609.
A List of the Recruits Raisd in the Second
Regimt of foot Malitia in Hunterdon County State
of N. Jersey, Commd by Col Joseph Beavers May the
21st 1778. For Nine months:
Recruits Name, Benjamin Holden; Township of
Kingwood; No. of Comp., No. 86; Complection,
Dark; Hair, Gray; Age about, 50; Size, 5';
inches, 9.
Sir: the above and within Substitues, & Re-
cruits, is Sent you by the Barer ensign Adam
Hope - Enlisted 21st of May - I am Sir in
behalf of the Commitioners,
Your Honl Servt
Jos. Beavers Col.
To. Mr. Jacob Dunn at the
N. Jersey Brigade
May 25yh 1778.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3611.
(A List of the Recruits joined in the Second
Regiment of Foot Militia, Hunterdon County and
State of New Jersey, Commanded by Colonel Joseph
Beavers, who are to serve nine months from the
day of their joining in any of the four Regiments
joined by said State in the service of the United
States, May, 1778):
No. 20; Name, Benj. Holden; Company, Capt.
Phillips; Regiment, 2nd.; time joined,
To be anext to Coll. Beavers List No. 2.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3618.
See Benjamin Houlden.
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Est'b
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3617.
See Benjamin Holdam.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3610.
A List of Recruits Joined in the Second
Regt of foot Militia in Hunterdon County & State
of New Jersey Commanded by Col. Joseph Beavers
Who are to serve 9 Months from the Day of their
Joining in any of the 4 Regt Raisd by sd State
in service of the U. States May 21, 1778:
No. 20; Recruits Name, Benjn Holden; place
of abode, Kingwood; No. of Compy, 86; Description
of Person, Dark Complexion; Age, 50; Stature,
5 feet 9 inches; Regiment, 2nd.; Compy, Capt.
Phillips; When joined, 28th. May, (1778).
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
MSS. Number 3773, page 23.
Casualty Book, Second New Jersey Regiment:
Name, Benjn Holden; Rank, (Private); Company,
Captain Phillips's; Appointment or Enlistment,
June 1, 1778; 9 months; remarks, Discharged Mc'h.
1, 1779.
(See Benjamin Olden.)
Cef
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Olden, Benjamin
MSS. Number 3773. Page 23.
Cef
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon.
MSS. No. 3609.
A List of the Recruits Raisd in the Second
Regimt of foot Malitia in Hunterdon County State
of N. Jersey, Commd by Col Joseph Beavers May the
21st 1778. For Nine months:
Recruits Name, Benjamin Holden; Township of
Kingwood; No. of Comp., No. 86; Complection,
Dark; Hair, Gray; Age about, 50; Size, 5';
inches, 9.
Sir: the above and within Substitues, & Re-
cruits, is Sent you by the Barer ensign Adam
Hope - Enlisted 21st of May - I am Sir in
behalf of the Commitioners,
Your Honl Servt
Jos. Beavers Col.
To. Mr. Jacob Dunn at the
N. Jersey Brigade
May 25yh 1778.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3611.
(A List of the Recruits joined in the Second
Regiment of Foot Militia, Hunterdon County and
State of New Jersey, Commanded by Colonel Joseph
Beavers, who are to serve nine months from the
day of their joining in any of the four Regiments
joined by said State in the service of the United
States, May, 1778):
No. 20; Name, Benj. Holden; Company, Capt.
Phillips; Regiment, 2nd.; time joined,
To be anext to Coll. Beavers List No. 2.
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Est'b.
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3618.
See Benjamin Houlden.
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OFFICIAL REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF NEW JERSEY
IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Compiled under orders of his excellency Theodore F. Randolph,
Governor, by William S. Stryker, Adjutant General.
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN. Captain Phillips' company, Second Bat-
talion, Second Establishment; also militia.
HOLDEN, BENJAMIN. Captain Ross' company, Third Battalion,
Second Establishment; also militia.
HOLDEN, HENRY. Also militia.
HOLDEN, THOMAS. Second Battalion, Second Establishment;
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Est'b
New Jersey Continental Line.
Holden, Benjamin
County Hunterdon
MSS. No. 3617.
See Benjamin Holdam.
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TRADITIIONS OF HUNTERDON
John W. Lequear
1957: Flemington, NJ
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EARLY BAPTISTS OF BAPTISTOWN
The Townships of Alexandria, Kingwood, Franklin and Union,
were formerly included in Bethlehem, and the first church at
Baptistown was known in its earlier days as the Bethlehem
Baptist Church. This originated about 1720, and was established
shortly after the district began to be settled.
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Benjamin Holden & Elizabeth his wife
To
James Paxton
All of Trenton, County of Hunterdon, Province of New Jersey
1773 Sep 23
Property adjoining:
Capooling Creek
Daniel Coxe
Samuel Johnston
253 pounds
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HOLDEN Benjamin 175? New Jersey, priv. Official reg. Of officers and men of NJ. In the Rev. War. Ed. By Will. S. Stryker. Trenton, NJ. 1872. (878p.):214, 633 HOLDEN Benjamin 179? New Jersey, War 1812 Records of the officers and men of NJ. In wars 1791-1815. Trenton, NJ. 1909. (369p.):86
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CERTIFICATES AND RECEIPTS OF REVOLUTIONARY NEW JERSEY
Dorothy Agans Stratford
Thomas B Wilson
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HOLDEN, Benjamin
13 dollars. July 20, 1782. For 13 days work building a chimney in the Continental Store at Pittstown at 7/6 per day. No. 8171.
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HOLDEN, Benjamin
20 July 1782. Received certificate no. 8171 for 13 dollars for 13 days mason work building a chimney in the Continental Store at Pitts Town.
Witness: John Voorhees (59).
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INDEX TO HUNTERDON COUNTY LAND OWNER MAPS
William H Blue
1887-1981
Genealogical Society of New Jersey
Map Series 4
By D. Stanton Hammond
1688-1765
Holdon Benj. DB3
He married Elizabeth PURCELL #24966.
Children:
+ 16 i. Dennis3 HOLDREN #34012 born ca. 1776.
+ 17 ii. Matthias HOLDREN #24977 born 19 Nov 1780.
+ 18 iii. William HOLDREN #26249 born 10 Nov 1782.
+ 19 iv. Adren HOLDREN #138 born 1785.
+ 20 v. Anna HOLDREN #26246 born ca. 1786.
+ 21 vi. Jane HOLDREN #31092 born 10 Oct 1797.
22 vii. Elizabeth HOLDREN #31093.
SOURCE: MaryIda Reitz. Yardley, PA (2005).
She married George ANDREWS #31094.
AKA: Andress.
+ 23 viii. William Henry HOLDREN #25320 born 12 Aug 1791.
Generation Three
6. John3 HOLDREN #24988 (2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 Oct 1777 in Bucks Co., PA., died 2 Mar 1873, occupation Shoemaker.
NICKNAME: Smally
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend WI.
John Holdren now living in Lee township was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, October 15, 1777, and came to Athens county in 1798 accompanied by another young man named John Konker. Soon after reaching Athens they took up land in the south part of Alexander township and made a temporary settlement on the waters of Margaret's creek. Their neighbors, at intervals of several miles, were the Hanings, the Brooks family Joseph Long, Esquire Merritt, and Henry Cassel. Mr. Cassel built a grist mill soon after ward in Lee township on the place now owned by William Minear.
Mr. Holdren was engaged during six or seven years working at the Socioto salt works at the site of the present town of Jackson, and "could then cut his six cords of wood in a day and help load it." He went out there the second year after salt was discovered by the whites. Previous to this the Indians had produced scanty supplies of salt by drilling holes into the rocks fifteen or eighteen inches deep, when the cavity would gradualy fill up with the brinish water which, evaporated by the heat of the sun, would produce salt. The whites bored wells to some depth, built furnces, and for many years furnished salt for the surrounding settlements to the distance of seventy-five or eighty miles.
Mr. Holdren settled permanently in Lee town-ship in 1820. His nearest neighbors were James McGonnegal, Israel Bobo, and George Canney, and soon afterward came Favid Doughty, James Luckey, Thomeas Jones, John Havner, John and Ephraim Martin, Daviel Knowlton, Joacob Lentner, and the Robinetts. When a young man Mr. Holdren was a successful hunter. He and John Jones (a brother-in-law of Judge Isaac Barker), killed forty-six bears in six weeks' hunting on the head waters of Sunday, Monday, and Rush creeks. They sometimes killed in a fall season forty to fifty deer for their winter's stock of provisions and turkeys beyond count. Mr. Holdren once killed four deer in one day, and he and two of his boys in a hunt of two weeks killed thirty. On one hunting expedition, having shot and wounded a large black bear, his dog ran in to seize the animal, but bruin, though hurt, was full of life, and was making quick work of the dog when Holdren rushed in, knife in hand, to finish hm. The bear released the dog and sprang on the man, at the first dash tearing his large blanket entirely from his body; Holdren plunged his knife hilt deep into the animal and then turned to run. He made his escape, but says it was the narrowest he ever had. The bear got away. At that time the skins of bears brought from three to five dollars each, and good hunters often made it profitable. Mr. Holdren served in the war of 1812. Among those who entered the Army at that time he remembers Barnet Brice, John Wood, Reuben Reeves, Favid Vaughn, Ira Foster, Joel Stroud, Jehiel Gregory, Nehemiah Gregory, and William McNichol.
Mr. Holdren is the oldest person in the county, being now ninety-one years old. He and his aged wife live with a married daughter on a comfortable farm about two miles from Albany, and the old man, aided by a staff in each hand, sometimes walks to the village.
SOURCE: History of Athens County, Ohio, Lee Township. page 478-480
John"Smally" Holdren was born October 15, 1777 in Bucks County, PA. At this time , though much research has been done on this family, his parents are unknown. One theory makes him the son of Joseph Holdren and Grace Coleman who settled in Washington County, OH. However, several early histories printed about Joseph's family make no mention of a son, John. Tax lists of Bucks County, PA in 1778, show a Benjamin Holdren in Nockamixon Twp. This is probably the Benjamin "Holden" lsited as the husband of Elizabeth "Betsy" Pursell in the "History of Bucks County, PA." Benjamin left a will in 1842, naming only son, Benjamin, but by that time other deduced children had moved to OH.
According to "The History of Athens County", he first arrived in 1798, however he did not settle at that time in Lee Twp. but in southern Alexander Twp. He first worked at the Scioto Salt Licks in Jackson County, going there the second year it was open He was famous as a wood cutter - he could rack up to six cords of wood in one day.
A marriage record in Washington Co., OH was recorded in 1805 and has been transcribed as John Holdren and Roseanna "Rinney". Fortunately, his pension papers from the War of 1812 show her name as Canny.
In 1820 the Holdrens located permanently on Lee Twp. and John Holdren became a hunter of wide reknown. It was reported that a violin which he took with him during the war and which had been in the Holdren family for 150 years was given to W. H. Holdren of Lyons, Rice, Kansas. W.H. was the son of William Holdren of Monroe County, OH (and, I believe the nephew of John Holdren.) I was lucky enough to speak with W.H.'s neice some years ago, and while she was not familiar with the story of this particular violin, she confirmed that "Uncle Billy" was known for playing the fiddle.
At the age of 91, it is reported that John was still walking two miles from his home to Albany, with the aid of two long walking sticks. He died on March 2, 1873 and is buried with his wife at TownHouse Cemetery in Athens County, OH.
SOURCE: Mary's Swanger Web page on RootsWeb (Oct 2012).
Married 1805 in Washington Co., OH., Rosanna CANNY #24989, born 4 Nov 1786 in PA. (daughter of George CANNY #34375 and _____ _____ #34376), died 2 Sep 1873.
Children:
+ 24 i. Grace4 Holdren #25640 born 1806.
+ 25 ii. George HOLDREN #25641 born 1808.
+ 26 iii. Mary HOLDREN #25642 born 1816.
+ 27 iv. Hamilton HOLDREN #25643 born 1824.
+ 28 v. Zimiri HOLDREN #25644 born 1827.
9. Joseph3 HOLDREN #25154 (2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Jan 1782, died 1872 in Newport TWP, Washington Co, OH, occupation Farmer.
SOURCE #2: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
RESIDENT: Grandview
In a short history of the Center Valley Church written in 1900 by the late Alonzo T. Dye, he states-"undoubtedly the History of the Baptists of Center Valley had its beginning (date unknown, but probably in the early '40's), with the coming into the neighborhood of Joseph Holdren, Jr. and his wife, Ruth, known by the ol,der ones of us as Grandma Holdren; she became a Christian before coming here, and is said to have been a very earnest and devoted Christian. It was in her home that the early Baptist ministers found a welcome and Baptist meetings frequently were held. The first Baptist minister to preach in the neighborhood was Jermaiah Dale, then pastor of the Newport Church, who frequently preached and held meetings in the Murdoch School House. It was during one of these meetings that Geroge and Thomas Holdren, sons of Joseph and Ruth Holdren were converted and were baptized in a hole in the run in front of where we sit today and became members of the Newport Church. These are supposed to have been the first Baptist converts fo the community".
SOURCE: the Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44-45
Joseph Holdren Jr. was a resident of Grandview, having gone there in 1803 and died in 1872.
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He married Ruth COLEMAN #25155, born 1779.
Children:
+ 29 i. Grace4 HOLDREN #25156 born ca. 1801.
+ 30 ii. Thomas HOLDREN #25157.
31 iii. George HOLDREN #25158.
SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44.
12. Matthias3 HOLDREN #25167 (2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 08 May 1788, died 18 Mar 1845 in Delaware Co, OH.
SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
He married Mary Corsa RACER #25176, born 20 Feb 1789 in Wyoming, PA. (daughter of Benjamin DeCoursey RACER #35437 and Maria CHESTNOR #35438), died ca. 1830 in Athens, OH.
FULL NAME: Mary Decoursey-Racer.
Children:
32 i. George Washington4 HOLDREN #31098, born 1810 in NY.
33 ii. Benjamin HOLDREN #31100, born 1815.
might be Benjamin Holdren #25294.
34 iii. Matthias HOLDREN #31103, born ca. 1817 in Athens, OH?
35 iv. Dennis HOLDREN #31101, born 1821.
36 v. John HOLDREN #31102, born 1826, died 1863.
37 vi. Jefferson Joseph HOLDREN #31099, born 1829 in Athens, OH., died May 1861.
38 vii. Polly? HOLDREN #31104.
16. Dennis3 HOLDREN #34012 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1776 in NJ., died 25 Jul 1844 in Harrison, Dearborn Co., IN., occupation Cordwainer = shoemaker.
Descendants of Dennis Holdren and Mariah Andress
Most of the descendants use Holden, the original spelling of the name seems to be variations of Holdren and some descendants have kept that spelling.
1. DENNIS1 HOLDREN was born Abt. 1776 in NJ, and died July 25, 1844 in Dearborn Co., IN. He married Mariah ANDERS (ANDRESS) April 20, 1800 in Hunterdon Co., NJ. She was born Abt. 1782 in NJ, and died October 01, 1871 in Dearborn Co., IN. Land sales by the heirs of Dennis Holden document his 10 children and their husbands.
Finding Dennis' father has been difficult. I have long thought that it may be a Benjamin who is found in that area at that time. There appear to be two Benjamins, and it is not known if they are related. One went to Virginia. The facts that suggest that one Benjamin is Dennis' father are:
1. I have a copy (without a source) of a news item that says a Benjamin Holden and his son Dennis were accused of assault.
2. In the 1830 Nockamixon, Bucks Co., PA census, there is a "Beniah" Haldren of the correct age to be the father. Beniah has been a very common name in Dennis' descendants.
Children of DENNIS HOLDREN and MARIAH ANDERS(ANDRESS) are:
2. i. JOSEPH A.2 HOLDREN, b. March 04, 1800, NJ/PA; d. July 29, 1879, Lopatcong Twp, Warren Co., NJ.
3. ii. ELIZABETH HOLDEN, b. Abt. 1810, NJ; d. Aft. 1870.
4. iii. MOORE A. HOLDEN, b. 1811, New Jersey; d. Bet. 1870 - 1880.
5. iv. WILLIAM THOMAS HOLDREN, b. 1813, NJ; d. Bet. 1880 - 1900, IN.
6. v. THOMAS HOLDEN, b. 1814, Sussex Co., New Jersey; d. Aft. 1880.
7. vi. CATHERINE L. HOLDEN, b. December 1816, Hunterdon Co., NJ; d. Bet. 1900 - 1910.
8. vii. BENIER HOLDEN, b. November 17, 1818, Harrison Twp, Dearborn Co., IN; d. March 13, 1900, Harrison Twp, Dearborn Co., IN.
9. viii. HUGH HENRY HOLDEN, b. June 1820, IN; d. Bet. 1900 - 1910.
10. ix. CAROLINE HOLDEN, b. November 1823, Dearborn Co., IN; d. Aft. 1910.
11. x. JOHN DENNIS HOLDEN, b. July 05, 1826, Indiana; d. April 11, 1894.
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There is considerable evidence that Dennis' parents were Benaiah(Beniah,Benajah,Benjamin) Holdren and Elizabeth Purcell. The facts that support this are:
1. A court document, 1800, accusing Benjamin Holdren of Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ, and his son Dennis, both cordwainers, of assault on Jacob Arnwine.
2. A cordwainer was a shoemaker; Dennis is listed as the first shoemaker in Lawrenceburgh, Dearborn Co., IN
3. In the 1830 Nockamixon, Bucks Co., PA census, there is a "Beniah" Haldren of the correct age to be the father.
4. In the 1840 Nockamixon, Bucks Co., PA census, there is Benjamin Haldron, listed as pensioner.
5. In the "1840 Index of Pensioners of the Revolutionary War or other Military Service", Benjamin Hawldren is listed in Nockamixon, Bucks Co., PA.
6. In the PA State Archives, there are listings for Benaiah/Beniah Holdren/Holden/Holdrew receiving pension payments untill 1844 and the wife Elizabeth receiving payments until 1847.
7. Beniah is a prevalent name in Dennis' descendants along with Dennis and Moore. There may be connections with a Dennis Hauldron who settled in NY (New Amsterdam). The name Moore is still a mystery; I haven't found ancestors
with that name.
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NOTE:Holdron, Holdren
Early Tax Lists:
There is only one entry for Dennis Holdron.
July 14, 1828 Dearborn, Ind Range 1/ Twp 7/ sec 25
Holdron, Dennis
Document number: 1148 Description number: 1
Number of acres: 80.0000 Accession number: OH0260__.092
Patentee Surname: Holdron Patentee given name: Dennis
State name: Ohio
Volume: 260 Page number: 92
Land office: Cincinnati Aliquot part reference: E½SE
Section number: 25
Township: 7 North Range: 1 West
Meridian or special survey area: First Principal
Title transfer authority: Sale-Cash Entries
Combined signature date: Apr. 2, 1829
Multiple patentees: N Multiple warrantees: N Comments: LANDS IN INDIANA
Signature: Y Canceled document: N Subsurface rights reserved: N
Metes and bounds: N Fractional section: N
1820 Logan, Dearborn Co., IN census M33_13, p 123: 9children; occupation-manufacturer (Holden)
3111-111-1- - - 1-//-//-//-1
1830 " " " " (Logan tw) M19_27, p 186: (Holdren)
Males <5 1
Males 5-10 1 Females 5-10 2
Males 10-15 2 Females10-15 2
Males 15-20 2 Females 20-30 1
Males 50-60 1 Females 40-50 1
1840 Logan, Dearborn, IN M704_77, p 145
Males <5 0
Males 5-10 0 Females 5-10 0
Males 10-15 1 Females 15-20 1
Males 15-20 1 Females 20-30 0
Males 60-70 1 Females 50-60 1
Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Section 18, Harrison Township, Harrison, OH at the end of Madison St, and 200 ft east of Jefferson St. Conveyed to the Presbyterian Church in a deed recorded at the Hamilton County Courthouse on 5/12/ 1832. Rows 1, 2, 3 were copied running north to south and the number indicates the row and numeric order in the row. Rows 1 and 2 are the headstones that were transferred in 1894 from the old cemetery located on the northeast corner of Hill and Park streets in Harrison, Ohio when the city decided to make it a City Park.
occupation: manufacturer
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Married 20 Apr 1800 in Hunterdon CO., NJ., Mariah ANDERS #34013, born ca. 1782 in NJ., died 01 October 1871 in Dearborn, IN.
AKA: Andress.
Children:
+ 39 i. Joseph A.4 HOLDREN #34022 born 4 Mar 1800.
+ 40 ii. Mathias HOLDREN #35124 born ca. 1801.
+ 41 iii. Elizabeth HOLDEN #34024 born ca. 1810.
+ 42 iv. Moore A. HOLDEN #34023 born 1811.
+ 43 v. William Thomas HOLDEN #34025 born ca. 1813.
+ 44 vi. Thomas HOLDEN #34026 born ca. 1814.
+ 45 vii. Catherine L. HOLDEN #34027 born Dec 1816.
+ 46 viii. Bernire HOLDEN #34020 born 17 Nov 1818.
47 ix. Hugh Henry HOLDEN #34028, born Jun 1820 in IN., died aft. 1900.
AKA: Holdren.
48 x. Caroline HOLDEN #34029, born Nov 1823 in Dearborn Co., IN., died aft 1910.
AKA: Holdren.
49 xi. John Dennis HOLDEN #34021, born 05 Jul 1826 in IN., died 11 Apr 1894.
AKA: Holdren.
17. Matthias3 HOLDREN #24977 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 19 Nov 1780 in NJ., died 12 Feb 1868, occupation shoemaker.
Married 27 Dec 1807 in Easton, Northampton County, PA., Ruth HAWK #24984, born 13 Feb 1790?
AKA: Hauk.
Children:
50 i. Ruth4 HOLDREN #24985, born 1808 in NJ., died aft 1850.
never married.
51 ii. John Able HOLDREN #24986, born 27 Sep 1809 in Easton, Northampton County, PA., died 22 Oct 1829 in P.A. ?
52 iii. Samuel HOLDREN #24987, born 1812/13 in NJ.
18. William3 HOLDREN #26249 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Nov 1782, died 4 Nov 1853 in Madison, Montour, PA.
The Richart - Savidge Family Tree on Ancestry.com list his birth date as 11 Nov 1781
1] A household headed by William HOLDRON is listed in the 1830 census of Madison Township, Columbia County, PA.
Listed in William's household are 1 free white male under 5 years of age; 1 free white male between 40 and 50 years of age; 1 free white female under 5 years of age; and 1 free white female between 40 and 50 years of age.
[Note by compiler: Because of the census enumerator's indistinct handwriting, William is listed as William HOLDROUR in the index to the 1830 census. Also, William is listed in Derry Township in the index to the 1830 census, but is listed in Madison Township in the 1830 census schedule.]
Assuming that William is the free white male listed in the 1830 census as being between 40 and 50 years of age, he would have been born between 1780 and 1790, according to the 1830 census.
Assuming that William's wife is the free white female listed in the 1830 census as being between 40 and 50 years of age, she would have been born between 1780 and 1890, according to the 1830 census.
Assuming that the other persons in William's household are children of William and/or his wife, those children would have consisted of one son (which son would have been born between 1825 and 1830, according to the 1830 census) and one daughter (which daughter would have been born between 1825 and 1830, according to the 1830 census).
[Note by compiler: A household headed by William HOLDRON is listed in the 1830 census of Greenwood Township, Columbia County, PA, but the information about that household does not seem to fit the information about the household of William HOLDREN listed in the 1840 census of Madison Township, Columbia County, PA, or the household of Wm. HOLDREN listed in the 1850 census of Madison Township, Montour County, PA.]
(2) A household headed by William HOLDREN is listed in the 1840 census of Madison Township, Columbia County, PA.
Listed in William's household are 1 free white male between 10 and 15 years of age; 1 free white male between 50 and 60 years of age; 1 free white female between 5 and 10 years of age; 1 free white female between 10 and 15 years of age; and 1 free white female between 50 and 60 years of age.
Assuming that William is the free white male listed in the 1840 census as being between 50 and 60 years of age, he would have been born between 1780 and 1790, according to the 1840 census.
Assuming that William's wife is the free white female listed in the 1840 census as being between 50 and 60 years of age, she would have been born between 1780 and 1890, according to the 1840 census.
Assuming that the other persons in William's household are children of William and/or his wife, those children would have consisted of one son (which son would have been born between 1825 and 1830, according to the 1840 census) and two daughters [which daughters would have consisted of one daughter who was born between 1825 and 1830, and one daughter who was born between 1830 and 1835, according to the 1840 census].
(3) A household headed by Wm. HOLDREN is listed in the 1850 census of Madison Township, Montour County, PA.
Wm. is listed as in the 1850 census as a farmer who was then 67 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1783. According to the 1850 census, he was born in NJ.
Listed with Wm. is his wife, Grace, who was then 64 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1786. According to the 1850 census, she was born in NJ.
Also listed with Wm. is his daughter, Cath., who was then 22 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1828. According to the 1850 census, she was born in PA.
Also listed with Wm. is his daughter, Holdy, who was then 17 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1833. According to the 1850 census, she was born in PA.
He married Grace _____ #26253, born 19 Jun 1786 in NJ., died 21 Oct 1857 in Madison, Montour, PA.
Children:
+ 53 i. William H.4 HOLDREN #26256 born 1807.
54 ii. Catherine HOLDREN #26254, born 1828.
55 iii. Hulfah HOLDREN #26255, born 1833.
19. Adren3 HOLDREN #138 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1785 in Alexandria?, NJ., died 11 Nov 1868 in White Hall, Montour, PA., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Histories of Lee Co. IL. and Columbia Co. Pa. DAR membership of Gladys Robinson, Holdren Family Bible, Cemetery Stones. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Aid
ALIAS: Edward / Adron / Adrian. Will & Tombstone had Aid 1860 census had Edward, 1850 had Aid.
Adren Holdren a native of New Jersey, born 1785, who came to Whitehall and farmed there the rest of his life, dying at the age of eighty four. His wife Abigail (DeMott) was born in PA . 22 Sep 1794, and lived to be eight four years old. They were Baptists in religious connection and he was a Whig in Ploitics.
(History of Columbia and Montour Counties)
The White Hall Baptist Church was erected in 1858 at a cost of about $1,500. To most active parties in raising the money for the church were
William McBride, Effle Derr and A. Holdren, But they were liberally aided by all the residents in that vicinity. Andrew F. Shanafelt was the first preacher He made his residence in this vicinity. He removed from here to Old Chester where he died. The first officers of the church were William McBride and George W. Suplee, deacons, and Aid Holdren William McBride, trustees.
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(1887 History of Montour County, PA. edited by J.N. Battle)
Mathias Holdren married Ruth Hawk in Easton, PA. in 27 Nov 1806 both from Easton, PA. Their son John Able Holdren was born 27 Sep 1809 at Easton, PA.
Per Geoge Holdren of PA (2001) Adren is the son of Benjamin Holdren of Hunterdon county. information came from court records of NJ. which read that Aid fathered a illegitmate child. He left NJ shortly there after and settled in PA. Benjamin Holdren wife's given name Margaret. Daniel Everett anted up $50.00 as did Richard Youell (possibly Howell) when Adren Holdren was accused by Bethina Mclain / Melain of bastardy in 1810
on 14 nov. 1810 Adren Holdren was a labourer at kingwood twp. Hunterdon Co. N.J.
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Adren "Aid" Edward Holdren . . . left NJ around 1810 after being accused of being the father of an unborn child of Bethina McClain of Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County, NJ. Adren was listed as a laborer and a resident of Kingwood Township at the time of the accusation dated November 14, 1810. After leaving NJ he married to Abigail DeMott around 1812 at Jerseytown, Columbia, PA.
(2) D'Autrechy, Phyllis B., More Records of Old Hunterdon County, Flemington, NJ: Hunterdon County Historical Society, c. 1998, vol. 2, p. 188:
On 14 Nov. 1810 Adren Holdren, labourer of Kingwood Township, was accused of being the father of the unborn child of Bethina McClain of sd. township, single woman. (Recog. 1999)
(3) #1998 - Recognizance of Adren Holdren Daniel Everitt Junior Richard Yowell for appearance of Adren Holdren at February 1811 Quarter Session.
State of New Jersey
Hunterdon County ss:
Be it remembered that on the fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten, Adren Holdren, a labourer, living in Kingwood Township, said County, and Daniel Everitt junior a Farmer and Richard Yowell a blacksmith, both of the same township, personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, and did severally acknowledge themselves to be indebted to the State of New Jersey, the said Adren Holdren, for the sum of one hundred dollars, and the said Daniel Everitt Junior and Richard Yowell for the sum of fifty dollars each of the lawful money of the United States, to be levied on their respective goods and _____ lands and tenements, if default be made in the following condition to wit:
The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above bonded Adren Holdren shall personally be and appear before the next quarter sessions of the Peace to be holden in and for this County, to answer to such matters as shall be there and then objected against him and shall [blurred], then this recognizance shall be void and of none effect, otherwise to be and to remain in full force and [value?].
Adren Holdren [signed by mark]
Daniel Everitt and Richard Yowell [signatures]
Acknowledged the day and year above written before me Paul H. Mallet Prevost
(4) #1999 - State of New Jersey versus Adren Holdren
November 15th 1810 served the within State warrant and brought the prisoner before Paul H. Mallet Prevost, Esq. [signed] Richard Slack, constable
State of New Jersey
Hunterdon County ss:
John Barton one the justice of the peace in and for said county To any constable in said County Greeting
Whereas Bethina McCain [could be Mclain] of Kingwood in the said county single woman has by "hir" voluntary examination taken in writing upon oath before me this day "Decared" [declared?] "hirself" to be with child and that said child is likely to be born a bastard and to be chargeable to the Township of Kingwood in the said County and that Adren Holdren of Kingwood said county labourer is the father of the said child and whereas Jacob Race one of the overseers of the Poor in the township of Kingwood aforesaid in order to indemnify the said township in the premises hath applyed to me to issue out my warrant for apprehending the said Adren Holdren. I do therefore hereby command you to apprehend the said Adren Holdren and bring him fourthwith before me or some other of the Justices of the peace for the said County to find sufficien(t) surety for his appearance at the next Court of general Quarter Sessions of the peace to be Holden for said County then and there to abide and preform such order or orders as shall be made in the premises and to be dealt with according to Law given under my hand and seal this Fourteenth day of November 1810. [Signed by] John Barton.
(5) A household headed by Aaron HOLDREN is listed in the 1820 census of French Creek Township, Mercer County, PA.
Listed in Aaron's household are 1 free white male under 10 years of age; 1 free white male between 26 and 45 years of age; 1 free white female under 10 years of age; 1 free white female between 16 and 26 years of age; and 1 free white female between 26 and 45 years of age.
Assuming that Adren/Aaron is the free white male listed in the 1820 census as being between 26 and 45 years of age, he would have been born between 1775 and 1794, according to the 1820 census.
Assuming that Aaron's wife is the free white female listed in the 1820 census as being between 26 and 45 years of age, she would have been born between 1775 and 1794, according to the 1820 census.
Assuming that the other persons in Aaron's household are children of Aaron and/or his wife, those children would have consisted of one son (which son would have been born between 1810 and 1820, according to the 1820 census) and two daughters (which daughters would have consisted of one daughter who would have been born between 1794 and 1804, and one daughter who would have been born between 1810 and 1820, according to the 1820 census).
(6) A household headed by Aid HOLETREN is listed in the 1830 census of Mt. Pleasant Township, Columbia County, PA.
Listed in Aid's household are 2 free white males under 5 years of age; 2 free white males between 5 and 10 years of age; 1 free white male between 10 and 15 years of age; 1 free white male between 30 and 40 years of age; 1 free white male between 40 and 50 years of age; 1 free white female between 15 and 20 years of age; 2 free white females between 20 and 30 years of age; and 1 free white female between 30 and 40 years of age.
Assuming that Aid is the free white male listed in the 1830 census as being between 40 and 50 years of age, he would have been born between 1780 and 1790, according to the 1830 census.
Assuming that Aid's wife is the free white female listed in the 1830 census as being between 30 and 40 years of age, she would have been born between 1790 and 1800, according to the 1830 census.
Assuming that the other persons in Aid's household are children of Aid and/or his wife, those children would have consisted of six sons (one of which sons would have been born between 1790 and 1800, one of which sons would have been born between 1815 and 1820, two of which sons would have been born between 1820 and 1825, and two of which sons would have been born between 1825 and 1830, according to the 1830 census) and three daughters (two of which daughters would have been born between 1800 and 1810, and one of which daughters would have been born between 1810 and 1815, according to the 1830 census).
[Note by compiler: Columbia County, PA was formed on March 22, 1813 from Northumberland County, PA; Mt. Pleasant Township was formed in January 1818 from Bloom, Greenwood and Fishing Creek Townships.]
(7) A household headed by Aid HOLDERN is listed in the 1840 census of Derry Township, Columbia County, PA.
Listed in Aid's household are 1 free white male under 5 years of age; 2 free white males between 5 and 10 years of age; 2 free white males between 10 and 15 years of age; 2 free white males between 15 and 20 years of age; 1 free white male between 50 and 60 years of age; and 1 free white female between 40 and 50 years of age.
Assuming that Aid is the free white male listed in the 1840 census as being between 50 and 60 years of age, he would have been born between 1780 and 1790, according to the 1840 census.
Assuming that Aid's wife is the free white female listed in the 1840 census as being between 40 and 50 years of age, she would have been born between 1790 and 1800, according to the 1840 census.
Assuming that the other persons in Aid's household are children of Aid and/or his wife, those children would have consisted of seven sons (two of which sons would have been born between 1820 and 1825, two of which sons would have been born between 1825 and 1830, two of which sons would have been born between 1830 and 1835, and one of which sons would have been born between 1835 and 1840, according to the 1840 census).
(8) A household headed by Aid HOLDREN is listed in the 1850 census of Anthony Township, Montour County, PA.
Aid is listed as in the 1850 census as a farmer who was then 65 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1785. According to the 1850 census, he was born in NJ.
Listed with Aid is his wife, Abby, who was then 51 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1799. According to the 1850 census, she was born in PA.
Also listed with Aid is his son, Phineas, who was then 17 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1833. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA.
Also listed with Aid is his son, Geo., who was then 14 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1836. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA.
[Note by compiler: Montour County, PA was formed on May 3, 1850 from Columbia County, PA; Anthony Township was formed in 1849 from Derry Township, when both Anthony Township and Derry Township were in Columbia County.]
(9) A household headed by Edward HOLDRON is listed in the 1860 census of Anthony Township, Montour County, PA.
Edward is listed as in the 1860 census as a farmer who was then 70 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1790. His place of birth is not listed in the 1860 census.
Listed with Edward is his wife, Abigail, who was then 50 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, she was born in about 1810. Her place of birth is not listed in the 1860 census.
Also listed with Edward is his son, George, a carpenter who was then 21 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1839. His place of birth is not listed in the 1860 census.
Married 16 May 1813, Abigail DeMOTT #139, born 22 Sep 1794 in Columbia, PA. (daughter of Dirck DeMOTT #159 [1758 - 1827] and Mary ALBRIGHT #160 [1760 - 1849]), died 30 Oct 1868 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
SOURCE: Letter from Lottie Holdren Ross (1982), Will of Richard
DeMott (1826), Malla DeMotte Louny, DAR # 338969, Patricia Morehouse,
Barrington ILL. 1987.
SOURCE #2: Histories of Clumbia and Montour Counties and Biographical Sketches
NICKNAME: Abbie / Abby.
Children:
+ 56 i. Mary4 HOLDREN #140 born 16 May 1813.
+ 57 ii. Elizabeth HOLDREN #141 born 29 Apr 1815.
58 iii. Sally HOLDREN #142, born 20 Sep 1817 in Columbia, PA., died 7 Jan 1835.
+ 59 iv. William B. HOLDREN #126 born 17 Nov 1819.
+ 60 v. Richard HOLDREN #143 born 17 Mar 1821.
+ 61 vi. Benjamin F. HOLDREN #144 born 10 Feb 1823.
+ 62 vii. John Westley HOLDREN #145 born 04 Feb 1825.
+ 63 viii. David HOLDREN #146 born 4 Aug 1827.
+ 64 ix. Mathias Clarence HOLDREN #147 born 11 Dec 1830.
+ 65 x. Phineas HOLDREN #148 born 13 May 1833.
+ 66 xi. George HOLDREN #149 born 29 Apr 1835.
20. Anna3 HOLDREN #26246 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1786 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ., died 05 Feb 1878 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
AKA: Ann Holdron
Anna Holdron married David, son of Samuel Everitt, They lived for many yhears near the Kingwood Presbyterian Church. Ann died in her 93rd year she left 107 living descendants; 11 children, 47 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
Married 13 Jan 1804 in Alexandria, NJ., Daniel EVERITT #26250, born ca. 1782 in Everittstow, Hunterdon, NJ., died ca. 1871 in HUNTERDON, NJ.
Daniel wa 88 years old at his death.
Children:
+ 67 i. Elizabeth Ann4 EVERITT #33591 born 8 Dec 1805.
+ 68 ii. Mary O. EVERITT #33592 born 27 Mar 1807.
+ 69 iii. Sammuel EVERITT #33593 born 21 Mar 1809.
70 iv. Rebecca P. EVERITT #33594, born 22 Feb 1812 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
They had a large family.
She married William M. BEERS #34264, died in Frenchtown.
71 v. Joseph P. EVERITT #33595, born 17 Nov 1813, died 9 Nov 1904.
They had 3 children. Joseph lives at what was formerly called Susan Taylor corner, on the road leading from Baptistown ot Pittstown.
He married Grace ROCKAFELLOW #34265.
72 vi. Benjamin EVERITT #33596, born 10 Feb 1816 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ., died 19 Feb 1905.
They had 4 children and resided in Frenchtown.
He married Rebecca ROCKAFELLOW #34266.
73 vii. Rachel EVERITT #34267, born 27 Dec 1817.
Resides in Stockton, NJ. never married.
74 viii. Adam EVFERITT #33597, born 7 Jun 1820 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
died a young man.
75 ix. Jonathan R. EVERITT #33598, born 18 May 1823 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ., died 23 Oct 1901.
Resides in Lamberville, NJ.
He married _____ NAYLOR #34268.
76 x. Wilson Bray EVERITT #33599, born 14 Sep 1825 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ., died 29 Oct 1907.
Resides in Belvidere, NJ. Had a large family of children. He was for many years conductor on the railroad from Belvidere to Trenton.
He married Grace OPDYKE #34269.
77 xi. John Roberson EVERITT #33600, born 20 May 1827 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
married and resides in Philadelphia.
78 xii. Daniel EVERITT #33601, born 24 Jun 1829 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
was married twice and lives in Philadelphia.
79 xiii. Francis Mun EVERITT #33602, born 30 Oct 1830 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ., died 8 Oct 1834 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
died young.
21. Jane3 HOLDREN #31092 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Oct 1797 in Alexandria,Hunterdon, NJ., died 5 Jan 1884 in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks, PA.
SOURCE: MaryIda Reitz. Yardley, PA (2005).
Married 25 Aug 1815 in Hunterdon County, NJ., William PURSEL #31096, died 21 Aug 1824 in Bridgeton, Bucks, PA., died 6 Feb 1824 in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks, PA.
AKA: Purcell.
Children:
+ 80 i. William4 Pursell #34249 born Dec 1822.
23. William Henry3 HOLDREN #25320 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 12 Aug 1791 in Bucks Co., PA., died 21 Jul 1871 in Miami Co., KS., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: John Sass, Bloomfield, NJ. 1995 & Joe Myerys, Marietta, OH. 1995
COMPILER: Peggy Ritter, Newland Dr. Arvada, Co. 1994
Original copy in the Proate Court Office --- county Court House--- Paola, KS.
In the name of god. Amen. I, William holdren (senior) of Wea township in the County of Miami and State of Kansas. Farmer being mindful of my mortality, do this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following: First I desire to be decently and privately buried in the grave yard at Spring Hill Johnson County kansas without any funeral pomp, and with as little expense as may be.
Also I give and bequeath unto my son John the sum of one Dollar.
Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah or her heirs the sum of one dollar.
Also I give and bequeath unto my son Saumel Seeley te sum of one dollar.
Also I give and bequeath unto my daughter Rachel the sum of one dollar.
Also I give and bequeath unto my wife Hannah during her life the use of all my monies and credits and household goods beddng and other furniture. And also after her decease all she may posses to be equally distributed between my son William and my son Thomas.
And I do hereby constitue and affirm my son, William to be executor of this my last will and testament. In Witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one.
his
William X Holdren
Mark
Witness
C.H. Giller
H. J. Skinner.
Married 30 Mar 1812, Hanna COE #25321, born 1790 in PA (daughter of Phillip COE #25557 and Abigail O'CONNER #25558), died 22 Jul 1872.
On Feb 17, 1854, Hannah Holdren of Washington Co., Ohio, applied for a pension on account of the services in the Revolution of her father Philip Coe who was discharged from Col. Lewis Nicola's Invalid Regimemt Nov. 10, 1781, having procured another man to serve in his place. The pension was not granted as claimant failed to prove her father served six months as required by the pension law of 1832. (U.S. Pension Records, I.S.C., R. File 2095 Rev. War.)
Philip Coe enlisted in the 5th company 5th regiment of New York line July 29, 1780; transferred to the Invalid Regiment Aug 10, 1781, where he served until his son a boy of twelve years was accepted as a substitute. Ichabod Coe, fife, aged twelve years, enlisted in the 2nd regiment, New York Line, as a substitute for his father; discharged June 10, 1783. (New York in the revolution, pp. 227, 197.)
Philip Coe, private in Capt. Hill's company of the 2nd New York regiment, was in the Invalid Regiment form July 3 to Nov 12 1781; service four months and nine days; also Philip Coe, sergeant (?) in 2nd New York regiment, was discharged from Capt. Matthew McConnell's company of the Invalid Regiment, Nov. 10, 1781 (Penn. Archives series V, vol. 4, p. 69).
Children:
81 i. Mary4 HOLDREN #25322, born 1814, died 1815.
+ 82 ii. Thomas HOLDREN #25323 born 1816.
+ 83 iii. William HOLDREN #25324 born 29 Aug 1818.
+ 84 iv. John HOLDREN #25325 born 17 Oct 1820.
85 v. Elizabeth HOLDREN #25326, born 20 Sep 1822 in OH, died 20 Sep 1822 in OH.
+ 86 vi. Rachel HOLDREN #25327 born 27 Sep 1823.
87 vii. Hannah HOLDREN #25328, born 22 Jun 1826 in OH.
88 viii. Esther HOLDREN #25329, born 2 Nov 1828 in OH.
died 1860 - 1865.
+ 89 ix. Samuel Seeley HOLDREN #25330 born 6 Jun 1833.
Generation Four
24. Grace4 Holdren #25640 (6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1806 in Washington Co., OH., died 1891.
She married Elias SMITH #25645, born 1805, died 1898.
Children:
+ 90 i. Evaline5 SMITH #25646 born 1829.
91 ii. Ezra SMITH #25647, born 1832.
+ 92 iii. Martha SMITH #25648 born 1834.
93 iv. Joseph SMITH #25649, born 1839, died 1903.
94 v. Mary M. SMITH #25650, born 1844, died 1908.
25. George4 HOLDREN #25641 (6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1808.
Married 17 Dec 1829 in Athens Co., OH., Margaret ROBINETT #25660, born 1815.
Children:
+ 95 i. Cynthia Ann5 HOLDREN #25661.
96 ii. Melinda HOLDREN #25662.
+ 97 iii. Eleazer HOLDREN #25663 born 1832.
+ 98 iv. Henry HOLDREN #25664 born 1834.
99 v. Roseanna HOLDREN #25665, born 1836.
Married 24 Dec 1857 in Vinton Co., OH., George W. SWEPSTON #25701.
100 vi. Perry HOLDREN #25666, born 1837, died 5 Sep 1855.
+ 101 vii. Sarah HOLDREN #25667 born 1841.
+ 102 viii. Amos HOLDREN #25668 born 1843.
+ 103 ix. Susanna HOLDREN #25669 born 1845.
+ 104 x. George HOLDREN #25670 born 1849.
+ 105 xi. Margaret HOLDREN #25671 born 1849.
+ 106 xii. Mary HOLDREN #25672 born 1854.
26. Mary4 HOLDREN #25642 (6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1816, died 1843.
Married 4 Aug 1839 in Athens Co., OH., William ARMSTRONG #25738, born 1811, died 1842.
Children:
107 i. Emily J.5 ARMSTRONG #25739, born 1840.
108 ii. Joseph ARMSTRONG #25740, born 1841.
27. Hamilton4 HOLDREN #25643 (6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1824, died 3 Sep 1893.
Married 12 Jan 1843 in Athens Co., OH., Mary HOUGHLAND #25741, born 1830, died 22 Oct 1870.
Children:
109 i. Nathan R.5 HOLDREN #25742, born 1846, died 1850.
+ 110 ii. Hollis Hamilton HOLDREN #25743 born 1847.
111 iii. Mary M. HOLDREN #25744, born 1849, died 1850.
+ 112 iv. Clarissa Jane HOLDREN #25745 born 1852.
+ 113 v. William HOLDREN #25746 born 1855.
+ 114 vi. John Oliver HOLDREN #25747 born 1856.
+ 115 vii. Mary S. HOLDREN #25748 born 1859.
+ 116 viii. Elvira HOLDREN #25749 born 1861.
117 ix. George HOLDREN #25750, born 1866, died 1870.
118 x. Sylvia HOLDREN #25751, born 1867.
She married William FARABEE #25752.
28. Zimiri4 HOLDREN #25644 (6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1827 in OH., occupation Shoemaker/huckster.
Married 16 May 1850 in Vinton Co., OH., Sylvia Lane DUDLEY #25825, born 1834 in NH.
Children:
119 i. John5 HOLDREN #25826, born 1855.
+ 120 ii. Francis M. HOLDREN #25827 born Dec 1859.
121 iii. Oliver HOLDREN #25828, born 1864.
122 iv. Mary Belle HOLDREN #25829, born 6 Feb 1887 in Milledgeville, Jefferson TWp, Fayette Co., OH., died 24 Sep 1971 in Rockledge, Brevard, FL.
Marie Wamsley was born Mary Belle Holdren on February 6, 1887 in Milledgeville, Fayette County, OH. She was the daughter of Ellen Willis and M. Francis Holdren. Her father left the home when she was but two years of age, and after the deaths of both her mother and grandfather in Adams County, OH, she was placed in the Children's Home in Adams County. She was later adopted by Samuel M. Wamsley of West Union, Tiffin Twp., Adams County, OH.
She graduated from high school there in 1901 and after the death of her adopted father in September, 1901 was sent to Park City, MO to attend Park College for a year. Later, while visiting with an aunt in Mason County, KY she attended a barn dance and met Samuel Fisher Swanger. They were married on November 27, 1907 in Mason County, KY.
A 50th anniversary party was held at the home of daughter, Thelma in 1957. Attending were her brothers, two children, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many of the friends they had made over the years.
It is due to her habit of taking my brother and I with her to visit relatives in "the country" that I am familiar with the areas of Ohio where my genealogical research now takes me.
She loved to sew, quilt, crochet, and tat. We are fortunate to have many fine examples of her work in our homes today. She passed her love of these crafts and the desire to learn others on to grandaughters, Mary and Shirley. (The one we never mastered was tatting, which we are still struggling to learn today.) Her last project was quilts for Annette and Michelle, our daughters (born just six weeks apart).
Marie died September 24, 1971 in Cocoa, Brevard County, FL.
.
Married 27 Nov 1907 in Mason Co., KY, Samuel Fisher SWANGER #34377, born 28 Nov 1882 in Huntington Twp, Brown Co., OH., died 28 Feb 1971 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.
29. Grace4 HOLDREN #25156 (9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1801, died June 1831.
SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44.
Married 24 Oct 1819, Samuel PARR #25939, born 5 Oct 1799 (son of Nathan PARR #25940 and Mary DAUGHERTY #25941), died ca. 1880 in Wahington County, O. OH.
had nine sons by his second marriage (names unknown).
Children:
123 i. Nathan5 PARR #25944, born 1823.
raised a family of 14 children, the majority of whom are living in the
township (Grandview, OH.)
Married 24 Oct 1843, Casindra ANKRUM #25948.
124 ii. William F. PARR #25945.
125 iii. Joseph PARR #25946, born 1826.
NICK NAME: Joe.
126 iv. Mary PARR #25947, born 1827, died 1828.
She married _____ KING #25952.
+ 127 v. Vinton PARR #25943 born 8 Jun 1831.
30. Thomas4 HOLDREN #25157 (9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1).
SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44.
He married Mary Ann RIGGS #25913 (daughter of Edmund RIGGS #25914 and Elizabeth ROBY #25915).
Children:
128 i. Calvin5 HOLDREN #25916.
He married Catherine BELL #25917.
129 ii. Irvin HOLDREN #25918.
He married Mary MARTIN #25925.
130 iii. Edmund HOLDREN #25919.
He married Mary E. BROWSE #25926.
+ 131 iv. George Henry HOLDREN #25920.
132 v. Allen HOLDREN #25921.
133 vi. Josiah HOLDREN #25922.
(1) He married Ella MORGAN #25928 (daughter of John Wm. MORGAN #25929 and _____ _____ #25930).
(2) He married Julia RHEA #25931 (daughter of Martin RHEA #25932 and _____ _____ #25933).
(3) He married Emma WELLS #25934 (daughter of Selman WELLS #25935 and _____ _____ #25936).
134 vii. Mary M.C. HOLDREN #25923.
She married Lafayette ELLIS #25937.
135 viii. Eliza Jane HOLDREN #25924.
She married James MOORE #25938.
39. Joseph A.4 HOLDREN #34022 (16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 Mar 1800 in NJ., died 29 Jul 1879 in Lopatcong, Warren, NJ.
(1) Married ca 1830, Sarah Ann SINCLAIR #34078, born 22 Mar 1810, died 9 Jan 1844 in Alexandria Twp, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
Children:
136 i. Dennis5 HOLDREN #34079, born ca 1833 in NJ., died aft 1870.
Married 15 Nov 1855 in Phillipsburg, Warren Co., NJ., Emeline HANN #34080, born ca 1835, died after 1920.
137 ii. Josephine A. HOLDREN #34081, born Nov 1838 in NJ., died 22 Dec 1916 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
Married ca 1859, James OSMUN #34082, born Jan 1836 in NJ., died 6 Oct 1913 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ.
(2) Married 28 Dec 1843 in Hunterdon CO., NJ., Sarah E. SMITH #34030, born 2 Oct 1818 in NJ., died 26 Oct 1901 in Phillipsburg, Warren, NJ.
Children:
138 iii. Hannah M. HOLDREN #34031, born ca 1844 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ., died ca 1903.
AKA: Holden.
139 iv. Joseph HOLDREN #34032, born Dec 1845 in NJ., died 1919 in Annandale, Warren Co., NJ.
AKA: HoldenR.
140 v. Madeline Louisa HOLDREN #34033, born 2 Aug 1847 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ., died 16 Nov 1913 in Upper Harmony, Warren Co., NJ.
AKA: Louisa M. Holden.
141 vi. Atarah HOLDREN #34034, born 3 Apr 1849 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ., died 17 Oct 1903 in Phillipsburg, Warren Co., NJ.
AKA: Holden.
142 vii. William F. HOLDREN #34083, born 17 Jan 1851 in Hunterdon CO., NJ., died 28 Sep 1883 in Warren Co., NJ.
Married ca 1873, Rachel OSMUN #34084.
143 viii. James M. HOLDREN #34085, born 27 Feb 1853 in Washington Twp, Morris Co., NJ., died 1926.
144 ix. Jacob H. HOLDREN #34086, born 10 Jan 1855 in Frenchtown, Hunterdon Co., NJ., died 21 Apr 1890 in Phillipsburg, Warren Co., NJ.
Married 19 Jul 1882 in PA., Ella BAST #34087, born ca 1857 in Bucks Co., PA.
145 x. Thomas HOLDEN #34088, born ca 1856 in Hunterdon CO., NJ., died 1933 in Easton, Northampton Co., PA.
AKA: Holdren.
40. Mathias4 HOLDREN #35124 (16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1801 in NJ., died aft. 1885 in NE.
I've seen his death location listed as Hopkin, Nodaway, MO per acestry.com
RESIDENCE 1830 age 30: Hunterdon, NJ. per 1830 US census.
RESIDENCE 1880 AGE 80: Hopkins, Nodaway, MO. per 1880 US census.
Married ca. 1827, Elizabeth FRENCH #35125, born 10 Oct 1793 in Morris Co., NJ. (daughter of John Congleton FRENCH #35126 [1770 - 1859] and Martha C. MORRIS #35127 [1776 - 1849]), died aft. 1885 in NE.
I've seen her death year listed as 1792 on "suznjoe74" family tree on ancestry.com.
Children:
+ 146 i. Abigail Harriet5 HOLDREN #35128 born 22 Dec 1828.
147 ii. Livera HOLDREN #35131, born 26 Apr 1831 in Lycoming Co., PA., died 20 May 1910 in Gaarden Co., NE.
She married Franklin PIERCE #35132.
+ 148 iii. Mathias HOLDREN #35133 born Dec 1830.
149 iv. Elizabeth A. HOLDREN #35136, born ca. 1838 in PA., died 1865 in Lee Co., IL.
She married Henry VROMAN #35137.
+ 150 v. Effa C. HOLDREN #35138 born ca. 1841.
+ 151 vi. Frederick HOLDREN #35140 born ca. 1843.
41. Elizabeth4 HOLDEN #34024 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1810 in NJ., died aft. 1870.
AKA: Holdren.
Married 24 Oct 1830 in Dearborn Co., IN, James GROFF #34146, born ca 1804 in NJ. (son of Henry GROFF #34147 and Rebecca ENNESS #34148).
Children:
152 i. Rebecca E.5 GROFF #34149, born Jan 1832 in OH., died aft 1910.
153 ii. Joseph GROFF #34150, born 4 Jul 1834 in Dearborn Co., IN., died 29 Nov 1922 in Torrance Co., NM.
154 iii. William GROFF #34151, born ca 1836 in IN.
155 iv. Benjamin F. GROFF #34152, born ca 1838 in IN., died 24 Jan 1864, military civil war.
156 v. Christina GROFF #34153, born ca 1842 in IN., died aft 1880.
157 vi. Robert GROFF #34154, born ca 1843 in IN., died 1906.
158 vii. Henry GROFF #34155, born ca 1847 in IN.
159 viii. Mary Elizabeth GROFF #34156, born 6 Oct 1847 in Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH., died 8 May 1904 in Washington Co., IA.
160 ix. John GROFF #34157, born ca 1850.
42. Moore A.4 HOLDEN #34023 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1811 in PA., died 29 Mar 1914 in Erie, Neosha, KS.
AKA: Holdren.
(1) Married 29 Jan 1831 in Dearborn, IN., E. FOWLER #34035, born ca 1812 in PA., died bef Oct 1862 in Lawrenceburgh, Dearborn, IN.
Children:
161 i. Margaret E.5 HOLDEN #34036, born ca 1832 in OH., died bef Jun 1870.
162 ii. William W. HOLDEN #34037, born ca 1834 in OH., died ca 1913.
163 iii. Dennis HOLDEN #34038, born ca 1839 in OH., died 7 Apr 1882 in Petersburg, Boone, KY.
164 iv. Jane HOLDEN #34039, born ca 1844 in IN.
165 v. Benire HOLDEN #34040, born ca 1849 in OH., died Aug 1868 in IN.
AKA: Beniar.
(2) Married 14 Oct 1862 in Lawrenceburgh, Dearborn, IN., Margaret Ann CHAPMAN #34041, born 5 Feb 1834 in PA. (daughter of William CHAPMAN #34158 and Margaret _____ #34159), died 29 Mar 1914 in Erie Neosha, KS.
43. William Thomas4 HOLDEN #34025 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1813 in NJ., died aft. 1880 in Union, Ohio, IN.
AKA: Holdren.
(1) Married 27 Apr 1837 in Dearborn Co., IN., Martha Ann GIBBS #34049, died aft 1841.
Children:
166 i. Cornelius5 HOLDREN #34050, born ca 1838 in IN.
167 ii. Dennis HOLDREN #34051, born ca 1838, died bef Apr 1864.
168 iii. William HOLDREN #34052, born ca 1838.
169 iv. Omer HOLDREN #34053, born ca 1844.
Married 20 Aug 1865 in Ohio Co., IN., Mary Ellen ABDON #34054, born ca 1847 (daughter of Benjamin ABDON #34055 and Anna Hannah EIKLER #34056).
(2) Married 9 Jun 1850 in OHio Co., IN, Lavinia KITTLE #34042, born 15 Oct 1826 in Rising Sun, Ohio, IN. (daughter of William KITTLE #34058 and Martha GIBSON #34059), died 1 Apr 1864 in Rising Sun, Dearborn, IN.
Children:
170 v. Mary HOLDREN #34044, born ca 1850 in Union, Ohio, IN.
+ 171 vi. David Strunk HOLDREN #34045 born 15 Jun 1852.
172 vii. Martha HOLDREN #34046, born ca 1854 in Union, Ohio, IN.
173 viii. Almira HOLDREN #34047, born ca 1856 in Union, Ohio, IN.
174 ix. Joseph HOLDREN #34048, born Oct 1859 in Union, Ohio, IN.
(3) Married 17 Nov 1867 in Ohio Co., IN., Margaret M. MORRIS #34057, born Feb 1834 in IN., died aft 1900.
44. Thomas4 HOLDEN #34026 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1814 in Sussex Co., NJ., died aft 1880.
AKA: Holdren.
(1) Married 29 Jan 1835 in Dearborn Co., IN., Eliza FULLER #34160, born 1814 in Harrison, Dearborn Co., IN., died aft 1870.
Children:
175 i. Daniel5 HOLDEN #34162, born 1837 in Harrison, IN., died 1912.
176 ii. Charles HOLDEN #34163, born ca 1841 in Dearborn Co., IN., died 19 Feb 1862.
177 iii. Caroline HOLDEN #34164, born Oct 1841 in Dearborn Co., IN., died aft 1910.
178 iv. Thomas HOLDEN #34165, born 1850 in Dearborn Co., IN.
Married 15 Sep 1872 in Shelby Co., IN., Mary H. DENNIS #34166.
179 v. William HOLDEN #34167, born 1852 in OH., died 7 Mar 1920 in New Palestine, Shelby Co., IN.
(2) Married 1879 in Marion Co., IN, Druzilla BOLLANDER #34161, born ca 1818 in Ky.
45. Catherine L.4 HOLDEN #34027 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1816 in Hunterdon CO., NJ., died aft. 1900.
AKA: Holdren.
(1) Married 7 Sep 1837 in Dearborn Co., IN., David STRUNK #34168, born ca 1810` in PA., died aft 1860.
Children:
180 i. Mariah E.5 STRUNK #34169, born Nov 1840 in IA.
181 ii. Mellissa STRUNK #34170, born ca 1850 in IA., died bef 1900.
(2) Married 6 Apr 1874 in Green Bay Twp, Lee Co., IA., John MORGAN #34171, born 1806 in Montgomery Co., PA., died aft 1874.
46. Bernire4 HOLDEN #34020 (16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Nov 1818 in Harrison Township, Dearborn, IN., died 13 Mar 1900 in Harrison, Hamilton, OH.
AKA: Holdren.
Married 28 Dec 1851 in Hamilton Co., OH., Mary A. WISE #34172, born 10 Apr 1831 in GERMANY, died 20 Feb 1918 in Harrison Two, Dearborn Co., IN.
Children:
182 i. George5 HOLDEN #34173, born 6 Sep 1854 in IN., died 3 Oct 1930 Harrison Twp, Hamilton Co., OH.
183 ii. Caroline HOLDEN #34174, born 10 Jan 1856 in IN., died 19 Mar 1927 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
184 iii. Lena HOLDEN #34175, born 24 Jan 1858 in IN., died 17 Oct 1939 in Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH.
They have no children. They are buried in Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH.
She married John FEINTHEL #34176, born 1855 in OH., died 1899 in Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH.
185 iv. Christopher HOLDEN #34177, born 15 Jul 1860 in IN., died 6 Aug 1931 in Harrison Twp, Hamilton Co., OH.
186 v. Mary Lot HOLDEN #34178, born Dec 1863 in IN., died aft 1930.
187 vi. Elizabeth HOLDEN #34179, born 27 Jan1866 in Dearborn Co, IN., died 18 Aug 1947 in Harrison Twp, Hamilton Co., OH.
53. William H.4 HOLDREN #26256 (18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1807 in NJ., died 05 May 1889 in Lycoming Co., PA.
SOURCE: Tombstone (list his death 1889 at age 82) not 100% sure that it 's 1889 the 9 could be an 0
Anna Holdren-Green wife of Ernest Green is the only surviving grandchild of William Holdren (born 1805), she reports her grandfther had 21 boys and 18 of them survived to adulthood.
The "Abbott-Kauffman 05" family tree on ancestry.com list William H. Holdren born 1801 and married to Nancy French as being the son of Dennis Holdren and Mariah Anders.
The "Yeager" family tree on ancestry.com has the following note: There is a paternity suit against Aiden Holdren in Hunterton County NJ. Could William be the child in the suit. Unfortunately, Hunterdon County Courthouse has nothing on File but I was told by the women at the court house it was a very serious charge.
parents listed in the 1880 census as being born NJ.
(1) Married 15 Jan 1859 in Lycoming Co., PA., Nancy FRENCH #26259, born 10 Jul 1810 in Lycoming, PA. (daughter of John Congleton FRENCH #35126 [1770 - 1859] and Martha C. MORRIS #35127 [1776 - 1849]).
Children:
188 i. James5 HOLDREN #26272.
+ 189 ii. Lloyd HOLDREN #26273.
+ 190 iii. John HOLDREN #26264 born 1835.
191 iv. Sarah HOLDREN #34071, born ca. 1837 in Franklin, Lycoming, PA.
192 v. Nancy HOLDREN #34072, born ca. 1838 in PA.
193 vi. Eliza HOLDREN #26266, born 1839 in Franklin, Lycoming, PA.
age 11 in 1850
not 100% sure Nancy is her mother.
+ 194 vii. Austin HOLDREN #26270 born 1841.
195 viii. Lavina HOLDREN #26265, born 1843.
age 7 in 1850
not 100% sure that Nancy is her mother.
+ 196 ix. George U. HOLDREN #26260 born Dec 1846.
+ 197 x. Adron HOLDREN #26261 born 1855.
(2) Married Jan 1859, Delilah P. GERMAN #26257, born 1820 in PA.
her father was born NJ., her mother PA. according to the 1880 census.
Children:
+ 198 xi. William Jeremiah HOLDREN #26274 born 8 Dec 1859.
199 xii. Wesley C. HOLDREN #26263, born Apr 1862, died 28 Dec 1941.
(1) He married Amanda _____ #35144, born 15 Jan 1868, died 17 Feb 1887.
(2) He married Anna Elizabeth _____ #35145, born ca. 1866, died 04 Dec 1948.
200 xiii. Margaret HOLDREN #26271, born ca. 1864.
201 xiv. General M. HOLDREN #35146, born ca. 1867.
56. Mary4 HOLDREN #140 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 May 1813 in Columbia, PA., died 12 Feb 1900 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 24 Jun 1830, George BRADSHAW #150, born 11 Mar 1801 in England?., died 9 Oct 1882 in Compton, Lee, PA., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Dennis, Benjamin, George W, -1880 census Brooklyn Twp.
Lee Co. IL. Shows father born in England and George W. born in Pa.
In the year 1835 George Bradshaw, with his wife Mary Holdren Bradshaw, and their two small children left their home in Pennsylvania to settle in the beautiful Rock River Valley at Rockford, Illinois. They were accompained by Robert Bradshaw, the younger brother of George. That same year, 1835 George Bradshaw bought 280 acres of land from a window of a soldier that fought in the war of 1812. The land was located about two
and one half miles south of what is now Compton. In the year of 1839 George and Mary moved to their land where they built a house and barn. Robert Bradshaw stayed at Rockford and farmed. Mary born 16 May 1813, and George Bradshaw, 11 March 1801 had twelve children, seven sons and five daughters. (Compton Centennial Book 1875-1975)
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A household headed by George BRADSHAW is listed in the 1840 census of Derry
Township, Columbia County, PA
A household headed by George BRADSHAW's younger brother, Robert E.
BRADSHWAW, is listed in tne 1840 census of Winnebago County, IL
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It appears from the IL Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900
<http://cyberdriveillinois.com/cgi-bin/archives/marriage.s> that Robert E.
BRADSHAW was married three times in IL:
GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
BRADSHAW, ROBERT E. MILLER, CORNELIA LA SALLE 07/10/1839 A / 282
BRADSHAW, ROBERT E SAYLER, CYNTHIA WINNEBAGO 04/21/1849 I/
BRADSHAW, ROBERT E VANDERLIP, MELISSA O WINNEBAGO 10/13/1859 I/
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It appears from the Bureau of Land Management web site
<http://www.glorecords.blm.gov> that Robert E. BRADSHAW obtained four land
patents in IL, two in Winnebago County in 1843, and two in Ogle County in
1845.
It appears from the Bureau of Land Management web site
<http://www.glorecords.blm.gov> that George BRADSHAW obtained two land
patents in Winnebago County, IL, one in 1848 and one in 1850. Neither of
these patents covered 280 acres.
* * *
A household headed by George BRADSHAW is listed in the 1850 census of Elida,
Winnebago County, IL.
A household headed by Robert E. BRADSHAW is listed in the 1850 census of
Byron Township, Ogle County, IL.
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A household headed by George BRADSHAW is listed in the 1860 census of
Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL .
A household headed by Robert E. BRADSHAW is listed in the 1860 census of
Rockford, Winnebago County, IL .
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A household headed by George BRADSHAW is listed in the 1880 census of
Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL .
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To boil this down, it appears that:
1. The BRADSHAW brothers did not go together to IL; or if they did, George
returned to PA in time for the 1840 census. Robert E. BRADSHAW was
apparently the first of these BRADSHAW brothers to go to IL; he was there no
later than 07/10/1839, when he married in IL for the first time.
2. If George BRADSHAW bought 280 acres of land near what is now Compton in
1835, as is stated in the Compton Centennial Book, he certainly would have
been one of the early settlers there; the Black Hawk War did not end until
1833, and the last Indians did not leave the area until 1836. Moreover,
George would have had to either sell the land or leave it behind in order to
return to PA in time for the 1840 census.
3. Although Lee County was established in 1839, George did not appear in the
census there until 1860.
4. Regardless of whether George BRADSHAW was or was not in IL before 1840,
he moved from PA to IL sometime between the time of the 1840 census and
1848, when he got his first land patent in IL.
5. George BRADSHAW moved to Lee County, IL sometime between the time of the
1850 census and the time of the 1860 census.
6. Once he arrived in IL, Robert E. BRADSHAW pretty much stayed in the
Rockford, IL area, as stated in the Compton Centennial Book 1875-1975.
SOURCE: Michael Frost (Dec 2002) frostinaz@cox.net
.
Children:
202 i. William5 BRADSHAW #383, born 25 Oct 1831 in PA., died 13 Feb 1909.
203 ii. Robert BRADSHAW #384, born 25 Oct 1831 in PA., died 25 Oct 1831 in PA.
204 iii. Elizabeth BRADSHAW #385, born 31 Jan 1834, died in Peotone, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL. (1984)
Elizabeth Cowing's Uncle Benjamin F. Holdren was married to Zariah "Aunt
Zac" Cowing. "Aunt Zac" was born in 1829 in New Hampshire and died 1904 in
Compton. Possibly related to this John Cowing.
This family possibly lived around Joliet IL.
She married John COWING #395.
+ 205 iv. George Washington BRADSHAW #386 born 4 Oct 1836.
206 v. Abigail BRADSHAW #387, born 20 Jul 1839, died in Joliet ?, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Abigail's uncles, Phineas and George Holdren were the only two children
of Aid Holdren to remain near the family home at White Hall PA. They were both
married to Crawfords.
Phinesa Holdren married Phoebe Crawford
George Holdren married Jalena Crawford
John Crawford could be a descendant of the same family.
She married John CRAWFORD #397.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Believe that John Crawford was from Dixon, Illinois. This family may have
lived at Joliet, Illinois.
207 vi. Sarah H. BRADSHAW #388, born 23 Mar 1841 in Lee, IL., died 20 Oct 1863.
208 vii. Rebecca BRADSHAW #389, born 12 Jun 1843, died in Spencer, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Stephen HARRINGTON #398.
+ 209 viii. Benjamin H. BRADSHAW #390 born 22 Oct 1847.
+ 210 ix. Dennis BRADSHAW #391 born 7 May 1849.
+ 211 x. John BRADSHAW #392 born abt 1849.
212 xi. Francis BRADSHAW #393, born 22 Jul 1852.
+ 213 xii. Aid BRADSHAW #394 born 5 Sep 1853.
57. Elizabeth4 HOLDREN #141 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Apr 1815 in Columbia, PA., died 11 Jun 1904 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NEWSPAPER OBIT.
Family Bible says she was married 10 May 1835.
Married 14 May 1835 in PA., Andrew Jackson CARNAHAN #151, born 15 May 1816 in Danville, Columbia, PA. (son of David CARNAHAN #516 and Margaret MANN #517), died 0 3 Aug 1895 in Lee, IL., occupation Farmer/Businessman.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Compton Centennial Book 1875-1975, Portrait and Biograpgy record Lee Co. IL.
page 790. 1850 Census Brooklyn TWP Lee CO. IL.
Andre Jackson Carnahan (1816-1895) born on a farm ten miles southwest of Danville, Pa. and educated at Danville College. Married Elizabeth Holdren (1816-1904) daughter of Aid and Abigail DeMott-Holdren in Pa. He visited Melugin Grove in 1849 where his brothers Allen and Samuel were, and made arrangements to buy 480 acres west of present Compton. In 1850 he sold his farm in Pa. and came to Brooklyn Township with two pair of horses and two wagons, bringing his wife and children. He actively engaged in farming and stock raising until 1872 when Carnahan Station was established as a railroad stop on his land. Here he built a Flour Mill, Saw Mill, and a Store Building. He was in the lumber and mercantile business until 1885. Their six children who came to Illinois with them were: Sarah, Lafayette, Ellen, Miranda, Mary, and Abigail. five others died in infancy, they came to Lee County in 1850.
Children:
214 i. Sarah5 CARNAHAN #403, born 1836 in PA., died 1904.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married William MORGAN #409.
+ 215 ii. Lafayette CARNAHAN #404 born 8 Jul 1838.
216 iii. Abigail CARNAHAN #405, born 1842 in PA., died in Bloomsburg, PA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Abbie.
She married Smith McBRIDE #412.
217 iv. Margaret Ellen CARNAHAN #406, born 1844 in PA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Joseph Frank COLE #413.
218 v. Miranda CARNAHAN #407, born 1846 in PA., died in Tecumsey, MI.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Hugh HENDERSHOT #414.
219 vi. Mary CARNAHAN #408, born 1847 in PA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Molly.
She married John HOUGH #415.
59. William B.4 HOLDREN #126 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Nov 1819 in Mt. Pleasent, PA., died 31 Dec 1862 in Murfresboro, TN., military Union Army Civil War., occupation Carpenter/Wagon Maker.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
William Holdren married 1842 to Sarah Derr at Columbia Co. Pa. Their first three children were born at Chicago, IL. About 1849 the family moved to Melgin Grove in Lee Co. IL. William Holdren enlisted as a private in Comapny I, Regiment 89th Illionis Infantry and lost his life in the Civil War in the battle of Stones River, Murfressboro, Tenn. After William death his wife Sarah Derr married Samuel
Carnahan on 1 May 1866. Sarah's sister Phoebe, was married to John Holdren, William brother.
Taken from the book called the Holdren family from 1785, written by Patricia Morehouse, Barrington Illinois.
A little history about the Battle of Stone River at Murfressboro Tenn, occureed 31 Dec 1862 - 2 Jan 1863 Federal General Wiliiam S. Rosecrans with 41,000 men fought confederate General Braxton Bragg 34,000 men. Bragg after first having the better part of the combat was finally contained and forced to retreat. Rosecrans lost 12,906 men while Bragg suffured 11,739 casualties. Although it was a strategic victory for Rosecrans, His Army was so shaken that he felt unable to advance again for 5 months, despite the urgins of Lincoln and Halleck.
15th edition of Ercy Baitlanica (1978) vol 4 page 677 Roll 55 Civil War Military Records.
William Holdren in the year 1847 built, with the help of his son, Willis, a long one story frame building along the eastern boundary of lot number twenty eight of Christiances division for the village of Melugin, for wood Manufacturing shops, to make the wood parts for hand made buggies and wagons. Iron parts were made at two other shops of the village of Melugin, the Taylor Clemons Blacksmith shop and the Robert Blair and Moses Dumas Blacksmith shop. The wood parts and iron parts were assembled at the Holdren's buggy and wagon Shops and were completed for the farmers. They also made small articles made wood for the settlers.
In 1850 the business had increased in growth to the extent that it was necessary for them to build a two story frame addition to the south of the present shops and many years later the business and equipment were moved to Mendota, Illinois, and then the building at the village of Melugin was removed from the village and was moved to the village of Compton. The building was of two parts, one part of one story construction, the other part of two story construction, the part of the building of one story construction was replaced on the north border parallel east and west with the already replaced the building on the block facing west on the border of third street, was for a butcher shop. The two story other buildings of the block, north of the Joel Compton barn, was for an ice house for the Butcher shoip. Most buildings were moved to Compton by 1874.
From the story of Melugin Grove by Lewis Montavon.
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(1) A household headed by Wm. HOLDEN is listed in the 1850 census of Ward 6, Chicago, Cook County, IL. [Note by compiler: Wm. is indexed as Wm. HALDEN in the 1850 census.]
Wm. is listed in the 1850 census as a carpenter who was then 40 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1810. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA.
Listed with Wm. is his wife, Sarah A., who was then 30 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1820. According to the 1850 census, she was born in PA.
Also listed with Wm. is his son, Dennis, who was then 9 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1841. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA.
Also listed with Wm. is his son, Jno., who was then 6 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1844. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA.
Also listed with Wm. is his daughter, Sarah, who was then 1 year of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, she was born in about 1849. According to the 1850 census, she was born in IL.
Also listed with Wm. is LeSal? HOLDEN, who was then 31 years of age; therefore, according to the 1850 census, he was born in about 1819. According to the 1850 census, he was born in PA. The relationship between Wm. and LeSal? is not listed in the 1850 census.
(2) A household headed by William HOLDREN is listed in the 1860 census of Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL.
William is listed in the 1860 census as a farmer who was then 41 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1819. According to the 1860 census, he was born in PA.
Listed with William is his wife, Sarah, who was then 42 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, she was born in about 1818. According to the 1860 census, she was born in PA.
Also listed with William is his son, Dennis, who was then 17 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1843. According to the 1860 census, he was born in PA.
Also listed with William is his son, John D., who was then 15 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1845. According to the 1860 census, he was born in PA.
Also listed with William is his son, James, who was then 8 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1852. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with William is his son, David, who was then 5 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1855. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with William is his son, Byron, who was then 4 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1856. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with William is his son, George, who was then 11 months old; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1859. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with William is his daughter, Virginia, who was then 11 months old; therefore, according to the 1860 census, she was born in about 1859. According to the 1860 census, she was born in IL.
(3) http://cyberdriveillinois.com/cgi-bin/archives/land.s:
Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
First Tract:
Name of Purchaser: HOLDEN WILLIAM
Sale Type: FD
Legal Description: N2SE
Section: 11
Twnship: 38N
Range: 01E
Meridian: 3
Acres Bought: 80.00
Price Per Acre: 1.25
Total Price: 100.00
Soc. Stat: MALE
Date Purchased: 04/03/1854
Co. or State of Purchaser: UNKNOWN
Vol: 705
Page: 022
LEE
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Married 15 Jan 1842 in Columbia, PA., Sarah DERR #127, born 18 Nov 1818 in Jerseytown, Columbia, PA. (daughter of John DERR #161 [1786 - 1858] and Margaret Ann BLYLER #162 [ - 1858]), died 19 Jan 1878 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978) Sarah Derr HoldrenCarnahan listed 1870 census with Samuel Carnahan.
The west burial ground is an older cemetery located west of the Brooklyn Twp cemetery and no longer used. Where most of the stones are buried or not easily located.
Children:
220 i. Dennis5 HOLDREN #128, born 19 Oct 1842 in PA., died 3 Apr 1864 in Nashville, Davidson, TN., military Union Army Civil War.
Civil War Military Records
Dennis Holdren: Pvt, Co I, 55 Regmt IL. Infantry. From Brooklyn IL.
Enrolled 12 Oct 1861 at Mendota, IL
Mustered in 31 Oct 1861 at Chicago, IL
Company Muster
Roll Records: 1862 May / Jun Absent since 6 May by order of Medical
director
1862-1863 Aug Present
1863 Sep / Oct Absent left sick at La Grange Tn by
order of Rgmt Surgeon 10 Oct 1863
1863 Nov / Dec Absent
1864 Jan / Feb Absent sick in Gen Hosp Nasville Tn
since 22 Jan 1864 by order of W.C.
Ortenson, Surgeon in charge.
Died 3 Apr 1864 in US Gen Hospital number 11 Nashville Tenn, from Smallpox,
buried in Grave 7412, Post Hospital Cemetery.
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According to the 1850 census for Ward 6, Chicago, Cook County, IL. Dennis was 9 years of age and was born in PA.
221 ii. John D. HOLDREN #129, born 30 Apr 1845 in Melton, Whitside Co, PA., died 4 Aug 1926 in St Louis, MO., military Union Army Civil War., occupation Train Engineer.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978) Military Record.
Civil War Pension Information
John D. Holdren Certificate # 1043924
Military Serviec Pvt company I 89th Regmt, ILL Infantry and company
I 59th regmt ILL Infantry.
Enlisted 19 Aug 1863 at Brooklyn, ILL
Discharged 8 Dec 1865 at New Braumfels, Texas
Enlisted by Col Hotchkiss paid $25.00 bounty
Served in ambulance corps 30 Sep 1864 to 9 Jun 1865, served with the 59th Reg at Nashville and went with them to New Orleans. Tried on 23 Feb 1865 for leaving command 89th Reg and pillaging on about 13 Feb 1865, sentenced to 3
months confinement in Military Prison at Nashville during Apr 30 - Oct 30, 1865 but did not serve due to transfer length of pensionable service initially reduced by 5 1/2 months due to court Martial sentence and absence.
Vital Statistics: Born 30 Apr 1845 Melton, Whitside Co Pa.
Died 4 Aug 1926
Married 10 Jun 1882 Lottie Talzar who died 24 Aug 1894
Married prior to 1901 Delilah Lambort (blind in 1923 at age
84, children none.
Height: 66 inches, weight: 180, Eyes: brown, complexion:
dark, name of girl tatooed on left arm.
Hair: dark, Occupation: farmer
Received $72.00 a month pension in 1922 suffered from
rheumatism and hernia.
Residences: Mulagin Grove (Brooklyn) Lee Co. IL. 1850 - 19 Aug 1863
Chamfagin IL. prior to 1879
Denver Co 1879
Centralia IL. 1880
1831 so 7th st. St. Louis Mo. 1880 until 1926
Company Muster Roll:
1863 Sep / Oct Present
1863 Nov / Dec Absent detailed as teamster 20 Nov 1863
1864 Jan / Feb Absent in convalst camp at Knoxville Tn
since 27 Feb 1864
1864 Mar / Apr Present
1864 May / Jun Absent detailed in amb train since 1 May
1864
1864 Jul / Aug Absent " corps " "
1864 Sep / Oct Absent " " " "
1864 Nov / Dec Present
1865 Jan / Feb Absent detailed SD no 154 of 30 Sep 1864
1865 Mar / Apr Absent in confinement by sentence of
court martial at Nashville Tn (not ser)
M and D transfer roll dated 5 Aug 1865 shows sentenced ot 3 months in Military
prison. Transfered form Co I, 89th IL to Co I, 59th U.S.V. in accordance with
s.o. 92 dated 6/26/65 mustered out 10 June 1865 Nashville Tenn.
(1) Married 10 Jun 1882, Lottie TALZAR #135, born ca. 1861 in Saint Louis, MO., died 29 Aug 1895 in Saint Louis, MO.
(2) He married Delilah LAMBERT #544, died 24 Aug 1894.
AKA: Lambort.
222 iii. Sarah Ann HOLDREN #130, born 8 Oct 1849 in Chicago, Cook, IL., died 11 Sep 1851.
+ 223 iv. James Henry HOLDREN #131 born 17 Jan 1852.
+ 224 v. William David HOLDREN #30 born 11 Nov 1854.
+ 225 vi. Aid Byron HOLDREN #29729 born 10 Sep 1857.
+ 226 vii. Virginia HOLDREN #133 born 2 Aug 1858.
227 viii. George HOLDREN #134, born 2 Aug 1859 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 29 Sep 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL.
60. Richard4 HOLDREN #143 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Mar 1821 in Columbia, PA., died 14 Feb 1899 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: 1880 Census Brooklyn Twp Lee Co. He was shown as a
border in the home of Frank Cole. Newspaper Obit.
Richard Holdren moved from Penn to Chicago in 1849. He must have been there
about the same time as his brother William. Richard moved to Melugin Grove
along with fourteen other families 1850-1851, including his brother John,
William Holdren, their brother was already established in the buggy and wagon
business. Their single brother Mathias C. Holdren also followed to Melugin
Grove around 1850.
(NEWSPAPER ARTICLE (OBITUARY)
Richard Holdren died Monday Feb 12, 1899, after only six days sickness with
pneumonia. He was born March 17, 1821 and came to Chicago. ILL in 1849, and
from there he came to Melugin Grove in 1851. He was married to Miss Isabell
Christenance 25 Dec 1860. To them were born two children, C.E. Holdren of
Alladin, Wyoming, and Mrs, Elizabeth Runchey of Red Cloud Neb. both of whom
survive him. His wife died about 30 years ago. The funeral was held Wednesday
in the M.E. church, Rev A.W. Betrick conducting the services assisted by Rev
J.W. Baumgardner of the U.B. church. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at
Melugin Grove with Masonic honor of which lodge he was a member.
Card of thanks. We wish to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the
many friends who so kindly assisted in the last sickness and death of our
father, Richard Holdren, and especially to the Masons who furnished the
beautiful flowers and took charge of the burial. Their compassion and sympathy
will ever be rembered.
Married 6 Dec 1859, Isabell CHRISTIANCE #152, born 9 Jul 1842 in IL. (daughter of Abrahm CHRISTEANCE #520 [1808 - 1894] and Caroline C. BORHIGHT #521 [1812 - 1871]), died 17 Sep 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987.
Isabell's brother Cornelius Christance was the first white child born Lee Co.
Ill.
Children:
+ 228 i. Cornelius E.5 HOLDREN #416 born 3 May 1862.
+ 229 ii. Elizabeth HOLDREN #417 born 20 Sep 1860.
230 iii. Caroline HOLDREN #1823, born 25 Dec 1863 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 12 Sep 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Danile (skip) Wiest Min MN 1994.
231 iv. Isabel HOLDREN #1824, born 10 Sep 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 8 Oct 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Skip Wiest Minn MN 1994.
61. Benjamin F.4 HOLDREN #144 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Feb 1823 in Columbia, PA., died 26 Jun 1907 in Compton, Lee, IL., military Union Army Civil War., occupation Wagon Maker.
SOURCE: Militay record. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1984
Benjamin F. Holdren, Wagon Maker, Compton, was born in Cloumbia County, Penn in 1823. He resided in that state until he was 19 years of age, In the fall of 1841 he came to Milwaukee Wisconsin. At the time the populatin of that city numbered about 500 souls.
He remained there until the following spring, when he together with two compaions walked to Chicago Illinois, a distance of ninety miles. While in Chicago he worked in the first Sash and Blind Factory erected in the city, which stood on South Water Street.
In 1850 he began working carpentering in the capacity of Contractor, and continued until 1862, when he enlisted in the 89th Illionis Infantry which Regiment took part in the great battles of Stone River, Mission Ridge, and others equally severe, and returned to the north crowned with laurels of a grateful nation.
Mr. Holdren was discharged in April 1864, and returned to Melugin's Grove and began working at wagon making, which business he has followed. He was married in 1848 to Miss Zarah Cowen, a native of New Hampshire.
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The following information was taken from "The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois (edited by Newton Bateman and Paul Shelby) and History of Lee County (edited by A. C. Bardwell)" the book was published in 1904.
HOLDREN, BENJAMIN F., Contractor and Builder, Compton, Illinois, was born in Columbia County, Penn, January 1823, son of Edward Holdren and Abigal Demott, natives of New Jersey, who came to Chicago in 1842, removed from
there to Rockford, Illinois and came to Lee County in 1845. Mr. Holdren has followed his trade for many years. In August 1962, he enlisted in Company I, Eighty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry serving two years. In July, 1849, he married Zuriah Cowan, and they are the parents of nine children - Edward, Frank, Clarance, Jerry, Charley, Benjamin, John G. (deceased), Donna, and Nellie. In political views Mr. Holdren is a Republican, has served several years as School Director, and three terms as a member of the G.A.R., and in religious belief is a Baptist.
CIVIL WAR PENSION INFORMATION
Benjamin F. Holdren Certificate # 198478
Mil Service: Pvt Co I 89th Rgmt, ILL Infantry.
Enrolled 12 Aug 1862 at Broklyn Chicago ILL.
Mustered in 25 Aug 1862 Compton ILL.
Enlisted 27 Aug 1862.
Discharged 15 Apr 1864 at Cattanooga Tenn
served in CO. "I" 89th ILL. until mid Dec
1863 when he was detached to serve in the
2nd Batt of the Pioneer Bgde stationed
Muffressboro Tenn. on 30 Apr 1863.
Stationed at Bridgeport AL. on 31 Oct 1863.
Contracted disease of eyes caused by exposure to heat and dust on 29 Jul 1863, near Murfreesboro Tenn, about 2 months after the battle of Stone River while working on the forts around that place, while working in the brush, his eyes
became highly enflamed..... signed Samuel Comstock, Company Commander, granted furlough due to chronic conjunctivitis aggraated by granulated lids - Chatlanooga, Tenn 29 Jan 1964, "has been unable to perform duty for 6 months"
Applied for invalid pension 24 Oct 1879.
Vital Statistics: Born 10 Feb 1823 Mt. Pleasant, Columbia Co. Pa.
Died 26 Jun 1907 Compton, Lee Co. ILL
Married Zarah Cowan 26 Jul 1848 in Chicago ILL
At age 58 height: 70 inches, weight: 190, complexion: dark
At age 83 height: 68 inches, weight: 147, eyes blue,
complesion: florid, Hair: gray.
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(1) Have not found Benjamin HOLDREN in the 1850 census.
(2) A household headed by Benj. HOLDEN is listed in the 1860 census of Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL .
Benj. is listed in the 1860 census as a carpenter who was then 36 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1824. According to the 1860 census, he was born in PA.
Listed with Benj. is his wife, Sarah, who was then 31 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, she was born in about 1829. According to the 1860 census, she was born in NH.
Also listed with Benj. is his son, Edgar, who was then 11 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1849. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benj. is his son, Francis, who was then 8 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1852. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benj. is his son, Clarence, who was then 6 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1854. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benj. is his son, Jeremiah, who was then 2 years of age; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1858. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benj. is his son, Charles, who was then 4 months old; therefore, according to the 1860 census, he was born in about 1860. According to the 1860 census, he was born in IL.
(3) A household headed by Benjamin HOLDREN is listed in the 1870 census of Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL.
Benjamin is listed in the 1870 census as a wagon maker who was then 47 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1823. According to the 1870 census, he was born in PA.
Listed with Benjamin is his wife, Zeruiah, who was then 41 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1829. According to the 1870 census, she was born in NH.
Also listed with Benjamin is his son, Francis, who was then 19 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1851. According to the 1870 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benjamin is his daughter, Clara, who was then 16 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1854. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IL. [Note: According to the 1860 census, Benjamin had a son, Clarence, who was then 6 years of age. I suspect that Clara in the 1870 census was the same person as Clarence in the 1860 census.]
Also listed with Benjamin is his son, Jeremiah, who was then 12 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1858. According to the 1870 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benjamin is his son, Charles, who was then 10 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, he was born in about 1860. According to the 1870 census, he was born in IL.
Also listed with Benjamin is his daughter, Ladona, who was then 5 years of age; therefore, according to the 1870 census, she was born in about 1865. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IL.
Also listed with Benjamin is his daughter, Eldora, who was born in January 1870 and who was then 5 months old. According to the 1870 census, she was born in IL. [See my note about Nellie HOLDREN in the 1880 census.]
(4) A household headed by Benjamin HOLDREN is listed in the 1880 census of Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL. Benjamin is listed in the 1880 census as a wheelwright who was then 57 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1823. According to the 1880 census, he was born in PA, his father was born in PA, and his mother was born in NJ.
Listed with Benjamin is his wife, Zariah, who was then 53 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1827. According to the 1880 census, she was born in NH, and both of her parents were born in NH.
Also listed with Benjamin is his son, Frank, who was then 26 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1854. According to the 1880 census, he was born in IL, his father was born in PA, and his mother was born in NH.
Also listed with Benjamin is his son, Benjamin, who was then 17 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, he was born in about 1863. According to the 1880 census, he was born in IL, his father was born in PA, and his mother was born in NH.
Also listed with Benjamin is his daughter, Doane, who was then 15 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1865. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IL, her father was born in PA, and her mother was born in NH. [Note: I believe that Doane is the same person as Ladona HOLDREN, who is listed in the 1870 census.]
Also listed with Benjamin is his daughter, Nellie, who was then 9 years of age; therefore, according to the 1880 census, she was born in about 1871. According to the 1880 census, she was born in IL, her father was born in PA, and her mother was born in NH. [Note: I believe that Nellie is the same person as Eldora HOLDREN, who is listed in the 1870 census as having been born in January 1870.]
SOURCE: Michael Frost (Dec 2002) frostinaz@cox.net.
Married 26 Jul 1848 in Chicago, IL., Zarah COWAN #153, born 1829 in NH, died 1904 in Compton,Lee, IL.
ALIAS: Zuriah / Zariah Cowing.
Children:
232 i. John G.5 HOLDREN #428.
not sure about John and this family (needs to be rechecked).
233 ii. Edgar HOLDREN #419, born 1849 in IL., died 1865 in Compton, IL., military U.S. Army Civil War.
Edgar enlisted in the Union Army on 14 Mayh 1864. He was E. Company 140th infantry Regiment. His residence at time of enlisment was Malugin's Grove, IL.
234 iii. Frank HOLDREN #420, born 26 Nov 1852 in IL.
I suspect the Frank given name should be Frederick. If so then he was in the
civil war. Company F. 1 Art. his residence at time of enlistment was
Malugin's Grove, IL.
+ 235 iv. Clarence HOLDREN #421 born 9 Dec 1854.
+ 236 v. Jeremiah HOLDREN #422 born 15 Nov 1857.
+ 237 vi. Charles Elmer HOLDREN #34328 born 12 Feb 1860.
+ 238 vii. Benjamin L. HOLDREN #424 born 8 Jul 1862.
+ 239 viii. Ladona ? HOLDREN #425 born 27 Apr 1865.
240 ix. Bertie HOLDREN #426, born 1868 in IL., died 1868 in Compton, IL.
241 x. Nellie HOLDREN #427, born 7 Jan 1870 in IL., died in CA.
Married 21 Oct 1897, John L. CLAPP #437, born 5 Feb 1873 in Brooklyn Twp, Lee, IL. (son of John F. CLAPP #1260 and Sarah SMITH #1259).
SOURCE: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois. History of Lee
County Illinoin (1904)
John L. Clapp, Merchant in Compton Illinois. Was born in Brooklyn TWP
Lee county, Illinois 5 Feb 1873, son of John F. and Sarah (Smith) Clapp,
natives of Massachusetts and New York, respectively.
In partnership with J.W. Rhodes, Mr. Clapp is engaged in the General
Merchandise business in Compton ILL. On October 21, 1897 he married Nellie
Holdren, daughter of Benjamin F. and Zarah (Cowing) Holdren.
In Politics he is a Republican, and in fraternal affiliations a member of
the Masonic Order I.O.O.F. and M.W.A. Mr. Clapp is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and is Superintendent of the Sunday School.
62. John Westley4 HOLDREN #145 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 04 Feb 1825 in Mt. Pleasant, Columbia, PA., died 03 Feb 1899 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL.
Newspaper article Obituary for John Holdren
Born Feb 4, 1825 died Feb 3, 1899. Our village was shocked when informed of
the sudden death of one of its old and prominent citizens. Mr Holdren died at
the close of the dinner hour. Four some time he had been troubled with his
heart and two weeks ago was taken sick with the grip.
The place of his birth was Mt. Pleasent township, Columbia county Pa. When
a boy he worked on his father's farm. He assisted in the management of the
farm until after his marriage. In August 1849, he was united in marriage to
Miss Phebe A. Derr. Mr. Holdren brought his young wife west in June, 1851, and
located in this county, one mile south of Compton. In 1876 Mr. Holdren rented
his farm, and with his family took up his residence in Compton. He was a man
of Highest integrity, an upright citizen and a devoted father.
Public affairs received a large portion of his attention during his life,
being at the time of his death, president of the village board, also president
of the cemetery association. He leaves five children, two girls and three
boys, to mourn his loss, his wife having died about a year ago. The children
are Mrs. Shepard Mannon, Mrs. Janet Davison, Messrs. William, Edward, and
Sherman Holdren. Years ago he united with the Baptist church, but after
comming west he never identified himself with any church but continued to live
in the faith of his early choice.
The furneral was held Sunday moring at 10 o'clock from his late home. The
services were conducted at the M.E. chruch by the pastor, Rev. Hetrick,
assisted by the Rev. Baumgardner.
compiled by Patricia Morehouse
John Holdren, a wealthy farmer residing in the village of Compton, is
honored as one of the pioneers of Lee County, whose work has helped in making
it one of the richest and best developed agricultural counties of Northern
Illinois. He was born February 4, 1825, in the part of Mt. Pleasant Township,
Columbia County, Pa, now included in Montour County.
John was educated in his native county and there grew to man's estate. He
was early taught to be of use on his father's farm, and he continued to assist
him in its management until after his marriage, remaining an inmate of the
parental home until then. In 1851 he determined to emigrate to the fertile
prairies of Northtern Illinois, his father having landed interests here and on
the 15th of June he arrived in this county to make a permanent settlement
here, and to ally his fortunes wtih those of the pioneers that had preceded
his into this then sparsely settled wilderness. He located on a tract of land
that his father had entered from the Government, situated one mile south of
the present site of Compton. The prairies were then but little used for
agricultural purposes, as the early settlers had not realized their value as
land of surpassing fertility. There were no railways, and Aurora and Peru were
the nearest market towns, through the farmers of then took their grain and
other products to Chicago.
Mr. Holdren erected suitable buildings on his, land and busily engaged in
its improvement for some years. In 1863 he sold it and bought another on
section 16 Brooklyn township, upon which he lived until 1876, when he took up
his residence in the village of Compton, and has remained here since. He has
acquired a handsome property by the exercise of those traits of character that
mark him as a thrifty, sagacious man. with a full under-standing of the best
way to handle his affairs so as to make money. He is the owner of four hundred
acres of fine farming land. Conventently divided into three farms, that are
amply supplied with all the necessary buildings, and are under excellent
tillage.
In what he has accomplished our subject has been greatly aided by his wife
who has been to him all that the term helpmate implies, as it was his good
fortune to marry, in August, 1849, Miss Phebe A. Derr, a native of the same
State as himself. Her birthplace being in Northuberland County. They have five
children, William C. Eleanora, Edward, Janet and Sherman J. William married
Miss Ellin Adrian, and they have two children, Frannie and John. Eleanora
married Shepard Mannon, and they have three children, Emma C. Willard and
Laura. Janet is the of Alonzo Davison and has two children Gracie P. and R.
Palmer, Edward married Miss Emma G. Swope, and they have two children, Emma C.
and Calvin. Sherman married Miss Ellen N. Kline, and they have one child
Rosanna.
Portratt and Biographical Record page 280.
1850 census Anthony township Montour county Pa.
1880 census Brooklyn township Lee County IL.
Married Aug 1849 in Northumberland, PA., Phoebe A. DERR #124, born 11 Nov 1825 in Northumberland, PA. (daughter of John DERR #161 [1786 - 1858] and Margaret Ann BLYLER #162 [ - 1858]), died 06 Dec 1897 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Will of John Derr, Lee Co. Patricia Morehouse,
Barrington IL. (1984).
Children:
+ 242 i. William Clarence5 HOLDREN #438 born 15 Jun 1850.
+ 243 ii. Eleanora HOLDREN #439 born 27 Dec 1852.
+ 244 iii. Edward Fred HOLDREN #440 born Jun 1855.
+ 245 iv. Jeanette HOLDREN #441 born 26 Jun 1857.
+ 246 v. Sherman John HOLDREN #442 born 17 Jul 1865.
63. David4 HOLDREN #146 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 Aug 1827 in Columbia, PA., died 7 Aug 1889 in Compton, Lee, IL., military Union Army Civil War., occupation farmer/carpenter.
SOURCE: Military Record, Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
David Holdren, farmer, Compton, was born in Columbia Co. Pa. in 1827. He
learned the carpenter trade in that county and came to Chicago in 1848,
bringing a kit of carpenter tools.
While in Chicago Mr. Holdren worked on the old Tremont house that was
destroyed in the great fire. At that time there were very few buildings west
of the river. He worked in Chicago three months, and then went to Rockford,
IL. & remained there two years, at the end of which time he returned to Penn,
and was married to Miss Lucretia McCoy.
He remained in Penn until 1863, in that year he came to Lee County ILL. In
1865 he enlisted in the 15th Illinois Infantry and served until the close of
the Civil War. He then returned home and worked at his trade until 1876, in
that year he went on a farm which he bought in 1869. Since 1876 he has been
engaging in farming and stock raising. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No
282.
History of Lee County, Illionis 1881
CIVIL WAR PENSION INFORMATION
David Holdren Certificate # 384002
Military Service: Pvt, Co I, 15th Reg Illinois (re-Organized) Volunteers
Enrolled 2 Mar 1865 at Dixon, ILL.
Mustered in 3 Mar 1865 age 37, Ht: 66 1/2 inches,
Complexion: dark, Hair: brown, Eyes: blue.
Discharged at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas on 16 Sep 1865,
Injured hand and arm at George Town, north of Washington
north of Washington City on May 25, 1865. Approx 2 days
after the Grand Review, by falling on edge of camp kettle
while carring water to camp over fallen timber. Was not in
hospital, the hand was lanced on the boat on the river on
the trip to St. Louis, Mo. by and unknown surgeon.
Appointed to corporal 18 Jul 1865.
Pension: Applied for invalid pension on 25 June 1885 (age 57) while
residing at Compton, Lee, Illinois.
Death Cert: Lee Co, Ill, shows David Holdren died 7 Aug 1889 age 62
years 3 days at Brooklyn township, of blood poisoning, TB,
etc. resident of IL. for 25 years. Burried Mulugin Grove
cemetery on 11 Aug 1889, affidavit certified by Dennis
Bradshaw in 1890 in Compton ILL.
Claim for widow's pension of Mar 1893 shows that Lucretia Holdren age 61 of
Princeton, Bureau Co. ILL, married David Holdren on Mar 1853 in White Hall Pa.
as Lucretia J. McCoy, born 24 Jul 1833 at Washingtonville, Columbia Co. Pa.
died 5 Apr 1919.
H. Carnahan claimed hand injury caused death rejected by Goverment. Affidavit
of 1893 by Christopher age 70 and Susan R. Derr age 59 of Montgomery Station,
Lycoming Co. Penn. shows that they were born and brought up in the same
immediate neighberhood and witnessed the marriage of David and Lucretia
Holdren on 3 Mar 1853. Witnessed by Mary B. and Nellie Derr.
Hiram Carnahan acquainted with David Holdren from 1837 to his death (were
boys togather)
David was in I company 15 Inf. his residence at time of enlistment was Brooklyn, IL.
Married 3 Mar 1853 in White Hall, Montour, PA., Lucretia J. McCOY #155, born 24 Jul 1832 in Washingtonville, Montour, PA. (daughter of Neal McCOY #30496 and Hettie FOSTER #30497), died 5 Apr 1919.
"With Drums Beating and Colors Flying":
A Civil War-Era Letter
Introduction
In September of 1864 Neal McCoy of Wayne County, Ohio, made a visit back to his old home at Jerseytown in what he calls "that God forsaken County of Columbia." After returning home to Ohio, he wrote to an (unnamed) boyhood friend a detailed and lively account of his visit. The four-page letter brims with local War-related news (recruiting, enlistment bounties, dashing cavalry) and politics (the upcoming presidential contest between the Union or Republican ticket of Abraham Lincoln and the Democratic party’s slate headed by Gen. George McClellan).
McCoy’s visit coincided with one of the most dramatic moments in Columbia County history – the "invasion" by over 1000 U. S. troops to put down the supposed "Fishing Creek Confederacy" against the wartime draft. His letter provides a vivid account of ordinary village people in the midst of stirring events such as the sudden appearance of 250 infantry marching into Jerseytown "with drums beating and colors flying."
At the time, rural Columbia County was heavily Democratic in sentiment, and was believed to be full of "copperheads" or Southern sympathizers. McCoy, however, seems to have been staunchly Republican – perhaps part of the reason that he had moved to Ohio about the time the Civil War broke out.
Neal McCoy, son of Robert, was born in 1815 and grew up in or near Madison Township. In 1838 he married Esther "Hettie" Foster of Union County and took up a career as storekeeper, first in White Hall (then in Columbia, now in Montour County) and then in Jerseytown. On Cummings’ 1860 Map of Jerseytown Neal McCoy’s house and store are on the southeast corner of the village’s main crossroads. In the 1850 U. S. census he is listed as a merchant age 34, with wife Esther 32, and three children ages 11, 9, and 4. The family was still there during the 1860 census, but shortly afterward, the McCoys moved to Ohio and settled in Fredericksburg, Wayne County, south of Akron.
McCoy’s letter was discovered recently among the Society’s Bound Manuscripts; it is laid loose in MS 143, which is the docket of cases heard 1822-1833 before Justice of the Peace Caleb Thomas of Madison Township. (Thomas’ journal was bought at a garage sale in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1990 and later was donated to CCHGS.)
McCoy’s letter is reproduced below with updated spelling and punctuation and a few words added in square brackets; the letter-writer’s penmanship is difficult and his spelling erratic, so some words and names are conjectural. The letter mentions incidentally over twenty Columbia County persons and about the same number of sites (homes, saloons, etc.). In the footnotes we have provided tentative identifications for many of these names along with explanations of some obscure terms and phrases.
The manuscript was transcribed and annotated by George Holdren and W. M. Baillie with much-appreciated help from Julia Driskell, Harriet Eckroth, Bonnie Farver, Helen Gammon, Edith Hess, and George Turner.
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Fredericksburg, Wayne County [Ohio], 6 Oct. [1864]
My dear Sir:
I think I am due you a letter, as I have been over the old grounds in Pa. I will give you a history of my trip to Jerseytown and vicinity – that God-forsaken County of Columbia. I left home on Thursday the 8th of September, arrived at Harrisburg the same night about midnight. At the Hotel I found Clark and many others from Bloomsburg and Danville. I stayed there until the next Monday, had a glorious time and spent the time very pleasantly. I had lots of good old Bourbon [and] took dinner with Simon Cernron [Cameron]; he gave me all the assurance that Pa. would go all right [in the upcoming election]; when I told him Ohio would give 75,000 [votes] for the Union ticket he gave me another shake of the hand, and Clark proposed we would all take some more Bourbon, which we did with a good grace.
I was cross in Harrisburg to hear my old friends call me "old Mac"; I had a low western hat and my hair was mickling long, that made me look old. I got my hair cut off in fighting trim and got a stove pipe hat which made quite a difference; then they called me "Col" again.
There was a great many troops there; they sent off three Regiments while I was there. I saw a great many Soldiers that I was acquainted with from Northumberland, Montour & Columbia Counties. Among them was Russel & Richard Stout. They was in the 112th Regiment; they took the Bounty in Northumberland – $100. Russel wanted some whiskey and could not get any, as the Saloons will not sell to Soldiers. I took him to my room and gave him a good taste.
I went from there to Bloom, stayed over night, saw all of my old friends; went next evening to Jerseytown, got there about 7 at night. There was a big crowd there, in fact all the Township; they was raising money by subscription to hire men [for the army]. They finally raised / borrowed in all $14,000 in cash. Funston, Kief, Coon, & Esq. Smith was appointed a committee to hire the men. They went to Bloom and tried hard to hire some of the "100 days men" of the Army of Fishing Creek. They laid around Bloom & up at the Camp about a week; the 100 days men was moved to Muncy & they followed them up there.
By the way, I was setting on Kief’s Porch [with] some others; I spoke and said "What is that noise?" and looked up towards Bloomsburg & in come thirty cavalry under full canter, their swords rattling & the tramp of so many horses that it was really alarming. They whirled around Rimly’s, ordered a halt & dismount; you never saw such Confusion! Not scarcely a woman or man was to be seen. Rimly took to the hay mow and was not to be found. Mrs. Rimly showed herself a Lady – she gave them all the bread that she had. I am sorry to say Mrs. S. told them she had not any. Esther Barber & Elyse Acranz also done well. Brugler & Beyent & self gave them as much to drink as the officers would let them have. They mounted and out they went under full charge.
[They] hardly left Town before in comes 250 infantry with drums beating and colors flying; it was a beautiful sight. They stayed ½ an hour & encamped at Essick’s Creek; next day they moved to Muncy. The committee followed them there but did not succeed in hiring any. I see by the Bloom paper they had a draft [of men for the army] in Madison.
It was fun to see Funston, Coon & Kief whispering and palavering together at Bloom & Jerseytown. I had a pleasant time there; everybody treated me so very kindly – old men, women & children and all. I had many a good malt on the old Porch. It was diverting to see the County people look & look to see me there. They would stop and say, "You have come back! What, are you going to start store again? I wish you would; we all go to Danville now." It is the poorest miserable place I ever saw. I do not see how they live & content themselves.
Dollman says it was hard enough when I left, but a darn sight worse when Jack went; you know that Jack was a god dem power would do you a favor when no other one would. Him and I went out to see Daniel Smith, took dinner there on Sunday; we had a good time, could hardly get away good, and Kind Susan, she got me one of my good old dinners – she knew what I liked. It done me so much good to see her step around the table; she looks thin, also Mrs. Smith. I called to see Mrs. Ohl, the old thing with her old complaint; she had a great deal to say about you going away. I stayed one night at Cotners’, that was enough & I was glad to get away. Polly went on so heavy that I felt sorry for that she has another baby. (Dollman says she will soon kill it.) I was astonished to hear no dispute of the Abatement, not a word did I hear, could not even get a word out of old Billy. All [that people talked of] was to get money to hire men. Rimly was drunk all the time I was there.
I visited the [words unreadable] and all my old haunts. I walked down our old lane to the barn and over the meadows, sat down and had my thoughts back to think of the many pleasant days I had spent. Our old house is empty & I went up stairs in my old room and took a good nap on the bare floor, enjoyed it very much. I saw all of Zeisloft’s circle; he wants to sell very much. I was at Washingtonville, Danville, all very glad to see me. I went to Phil’s & Jack purchased a large stack of [word unreadable].
Arrived safely at home [in Fredericksburg], found Luster at home and all well excepting Mother who is very ill with the Rheumatism, confined to her bed – likely her old winter [ailment]; I never saw any person suffer as she does. Aunt Ellen, Clem & Samuel are all well; our trade is very good. I like Ohio better every day. Much love to all; give my best respects to Frank Rewlen & wife, Hallerin & all friends there.
N McCoy
.
Children:
247 i. Emma5 HOLDREN #451, born in PA., died abt 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL.
+ 248 ii. Margaret Jane HOLDREN #449 born 1857.
249 iii. Sarah Alice HOLDREN #450, born 1862 in PA., died 1940 in Cedar Lake.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
NICKNAME: Allie.
She married Thomas Lafayette KING #456.
+ 250 iv. Cornelius McCoy HOLDREN #452 born 4 Jul 1862.
+ 251 v. William Ambrose HOLDREN #453 born 1867.
+ 252 vi. Harriet HOLDREN #454 born 26 Jul 1872.
64. Mathias Clarence4 HOLDREN #147 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 11 Dec 1830 in Columbia, PA., died 29 Nov 1911 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation Carpenter.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
Newspaper Obit. Tombstone.
Mathias Clarence Holdren or Tice as he was known by most of his friends, was born 1830 Columbia Co. Penn. about 1848 he moved to Chicago and worked as a carpenter for five years, he moved to Brooklyn township, Lee Co. IL. in 1853 following his trade as a carpenter, in 1853 he married Margaret Barrett who died giving birth to their first child. In 1857 he married Elizabeth Ann Melugin in 1857, daughter of Zachriah Melugin one of the first settlers in the area. Eliz and Mathias Holdren raised nine children.
compiled by Patricia Morehouse.
Compton IL. Dec 5, the funeral services of Mathias Clarence Holdren were held in the United Brethren church of Compton on Saterday 3 Dec at 10:30 O'clock, Rev F.A. Graham officiating. A local male quartet rendered the music for the occasion. Interment was made at the Melugin's Grove cemetery. Mathias Clarence Holdren was born at Whitehall Pa 11 Dec 1830, and died at Watertown, IL. 29 Nov 1911 aged 81 years 11 months and 18 days. At the age of 18 he came to Chicago where he worked at the carpenter trade for five years. He removed to Lee county in 1854 where he has since resided. On December 24, 1857 he was united in marriage to Eliza Ann Melugin to this union were born nine children all of whom are living: Mrs. Mary A. Raunchey of Algona, Iowa: Charles Lewis of Compton: Mrs Clara L. Fairchilds of Compton: Mrs. Lily J. Short of Lewisburg. George E. of Compton: Zacharias T. of Sioux Rapids Iowa: Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Rueson of Rockford: who with a devoted wife and one brother Phineas of Whitehall Pa. remain to mourn his loss. For many years Mr. Holdren followed the trade of carpenter and joiner which in an early day included the making of coffins. He was closely identified with the growth of this community. He leaves a large circle of friends and old neighbors whose thoughts go back to him as he was in the days of his strength.
About two years ago his mind began to give away this weaknes gradually grew more noticeable until a few weeks ago when it seemed best that he be removed to Watertown. He was there but a month when he passed peacefully away.
Newspaper Article (Special to the Daily News)
Matthias Holdren of Melugin's Grove, Lee Co., Illinois in 1870 age. 70, white male b. N.J., shoemaker, with $400 in real estate, with wife Elizabeth, 73, b. N.J. (1870 U.S. Census, Lee Co., Illinois, Brooklyn [Melugin's Grove] from Natl. Archives Film, roll #246], household ##13-13). Next door to Matthias and Elizabeth were Frederick Holdren, 35, male white, farm laborer, b. Penn.; wife Priscilla, 22, white female, keeping house, b. Mich.; and children Lura, 2, b. Illinois, and Hattie [infant], b. Illinois (household ##12-12). Next to Frederick was Christamer Aron, 61, male white, miller, $8000 in real estate, $1600 in personal estate, b. N.Y.; Caroline, 58, white female, keeping house, b. N.Y.; George, 29, male white, farmer, $2000 in real estate, $500 in personal estate, b. Illinois; Caroline, 18, white female, b. Illinois; and Elizabeth Holdren, 9, white female, b. Illinois.
Note: Christamer Aron, 61 male, name should be written as Adron CHRISTIANCE aka Abram Van Epps CHRISTIANCE aka A.V. CHRISTIANCE, his wife Caroline full name is Caroline BORHIGHT aka BARHYDT.
SOURCE: Mike Frost (Dec 2002) 1850 census Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL. 1860 Census Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL. 1870 Census Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL.
NICKNAME: Tice.
(1) Married 24 Dec 1853, Margaret BARRETT #156, born 1833 in PA. (daughter of John BARRETT #26335 and Catherine _____ #26336 [1810 - ]).
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Picture of Tomestone.
SOURCE #2: Michael Frost (Dec 2002) & the 1850 PA census for Greenwood
Township, Columbia County.
Her parents (family) moved to Lee County IL. sometime between the 1850
census and the 1860 census.
(2) Married 24 Dec 1857 in Compton, Lee, IL., Eliza Ann MELUGIN #463, born 9 Feb 1840 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL. (daughter of Zachariah T. MELUGIN #522 [1806 - 1842] and Mary ROSS #523 [1814 - 1880]), died 26 Aug 1921 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL.
RELIGION: Methodist.
Children:
+ 253 i. Mary Abigal5 HOLDREN #464 born 28 Oct 1858.
+ 254 ii. Charles Lewis HOLDREN #465 born 24 Mar 1861.
+ 255 iii. Clara Louella HOLDREN #466 born 24 Jul 1863.
+ 256 iv. Emma Florence HOLDREN #467 born 25 Nov 1865.
+ 257 v. Lillie Jane HOLDREN #468 born 21 Mar 1868.
+ 258 vi. George Edward HOLDREN #469 born 26 May 1870.
+ 259 vii. Zachariah Taylor HOLDREN #470 born 29 Sep 1872.
260 viii. Sarah Elizabeth HOLDREN #471, born 21 Oct 1875 in Compton, Lee, IL., died in Rockford, IL.
(1) She married Will PETTINGER #485.
(2) She married John RYERSON #486.
(3) She married Joe SHANNON #487.
+ 261 ix. Alice Josephine HOLDREN #472 born 18 Jan 1880.
262 x. Cecelia Alvaretta HOLDREN #473, born 30 Apr 1883 in Compton, Lee, IL., died abt 1883 in Compton, Lee, IL.
65. Phineas4 HOLDREN #148 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 13 May 1833 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 23 Oct 1916 in Schuyler, PA., military Union Army Civil War., occupation Carpenter / Farmer.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Tomestone. Military record. Columbia Montour Country
PA. history
RELIGION: Baptist.
Phineas Holdren, a venerable resident of Anthony township, Montour Co. Pa.
now living and retired, was engaged in farming and carpentry there for many
years and by a long life of industry gained the respect of all his fellow
citizens.
He was born May 13, 1833, near Whitehall in what in now Montour Co. Phineas
Holdren was given no chance for schooling in his boyhood, being obliged to
help with the work at home as soon as he could give any assistance, and the
facilities for education were limited at that time in the neighborhood. When
18 years old he was apprenticed to learn the trade of carpenter and
cabinetmaker, and while serving his time received twelve cents a day, for two
years he was thus engaged at Millville, Columbia Co. some time later, he went
west and was an early settler in the state of Minnesota, taking up a farm near
St. Paul upon which he remained for nine years. During that period Little
Crow, the Sioux indian chief commenced the hostilities of 1862 - 1863 in that
section, and he was soon captured and shot for his misdeeds.
returning to Pa. in 1862 Mr. Holdren enlisted, Oct 12, 1862 in Company "G"
178th regiment, Pa Militia, under Captain W.M.G. Adams for nine months service
receiving his discharge July 27, 1863 at Camp Curtion Harrisburg Pa. He went
back to Minnesota and worked at the carpenter trade, also spent two years in
Illinois.
Selling his farm in the west, he returned to Anthony Township, Montour Co.
Pa. where he bought part of his father's land. He operated same and also
engaged in work at his trade, being succesful in both lines which he continued
until his retirement, in the year 1897. On April 6, 1857 at Milton, Pa. Mr.
Holdren married Phoebe Crawford who was born September 7, 1835, at Milton
Northumberlan Co. Pa. Her sister Jalena Crawford, married George Holdren
brother of Phineas. Her maiden name was Troy. Mrs. Holdren died November 21,
1909, aged seventy four years. Nine children were born to this union.
Mr. Holdren has always been a good citizen, and public-spirited in his
support of measures for the welfare of the community, but he has taken no
direct part in public affairs. He has been a Republican in political
connection, and stanch in his support of the party. He is a member of the
G.A.R. post at Millville.
History of Columbia and Montour Co.
CIVIL WAR PENSION INFORMATION
Phineas Holdren certificate # 1163278, Sgt Co. G 178th Reg Pa. Vol, Inf.
Military Service: Enrolled 21 Oct 1862
Discharged 27 July 1863
Vital Statistics: Born 13 May 1833 at Whitehall, Columbia Co, Pa.
Died 23 Oct 1916
Married Phebe Crawford 6 Apr 1857 at Milton,
Northcumberland Co. Pa. Phebe died 21 Nov 1909
At enlistment (age 29) HT: 67 inches complexion:
light. Eyes: Gray, Occupation: carpenter
Children: Mary A. Holdren born 2 Jan 1858
John F. Holdren Born 14 Vov 1859
Sarah Holdren born 26 Feb 1861
Olive Holdren born 26 Mar 1863
George Holdren born 26 Apr 1866
Emma F. Holdren born 10 Feb 1871
Mary E. Holdren born 16 Apr 1873
Residences: At enlistment 1862 Whitehall, Montour Co, Pa.
1896-1897 Strawberry Ridge, Montour Co, Pa.
1915 Strawberry Ridge, Montour Co, Pa.
1895 declaratin for invald pension witnessed by Jacob Holdren, age 26
Whitehall, Montour Co. Pa.
1908 affidavit lists parents and brothers and 5 of the brothers were through
the Civil War, William killed at Stone River and two of them had sons in the
army at the same time.
Married 6 Apr 1857 in Milton, Northcumberland, PA., Phebe Crawford #157, born 7 Sep 1835 in Milton, Northunberland, PA. (daughter of Jacob CRAWFORD #525 [1810 - ] and Sarah TROY #526), died 21 Nov 1909 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
SOURCE OF INFORMATON: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL 1987
RELIGION: Baptist.
Children:
263 i. Mary Abbie5 HOLDREN #491, born 1 Jan 1857 in PA., died 2 Jan 1858 in PA.
264 ii. John T. HOLDREN #492, born 14 Nov 1859 in PA., died 7 Mar 1894.
+ 265 iii. Sarah Jane HOLDREN #493 born 26 Feb 1861.
+ 266 iv. Oliver Prisilla HOLDREN #494 born 26 Mar 1863.
+ 267 v. George Brown HOLDREN #495 born 6 Apr 1866.
268 vi. Linda ? HOLDREN #496, born 13 Jan 1869 in PA., died 13 Jan 1869 in PA.
+ 269 vii. Emma Fannie HOLDREN #497 born 10 Feb 1871.
+ 270 viii. Mary Ellen HOLDREN #498 born 16 Apr 1873.
66. George4 HOLDREN #149 (19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Apr 1835 in Columbia, PA., died 7 Jun 1891 in White Hall, Montour, PA., military Union Army Civil War.
SOURCE: Military rec. Tomestone.
RELIGION: Baptist.
George sons Elmer, Franklin, Troy and Charles all burried with small stones at Whitehall Cementary.
Civil War Pension Information.
George Holdren Certificate # 667170 Co. G 178 Reg Penn Inf.
Military Service: Enrolled 21 Oct 1862 at Camp Curtin, Pa.
Enlisted 25 Oct 1862
Discharged 27 Jul 1863 at Harrisburg, Pa.
While on march on the Peninsula between Yorktown and Richmond in July 1863
became helpess in the legs so that he was unable to walk.
Vital Statistics: Born 29 Apr 1835
Died 7 Jun 1891 at home in Whitehall, Montour Co. Pa.
Married Jelana Crawford 6 Mar 1860 at Lutheran church in
Bloomsburg Pa.
At age 54, height 67 1/2 inches tall weight 127 lbs,
Complexion: dark, eyes: gray, occupation: carpenter.
Misc Info: 20 June 1891 declaration for widow's pension witnessed by
Wesley Holdren and William Derr, they both stat they both
new George Holdren well, Knew Jelana Holdren 30 and 35
years. Wesley Holdren is George's cousin raised in same to
(White Hall) before entering service.
17 Aug 1891 affidavit by Thomas Derr, age 54, White Hall,
Montour Co, states he was acquainted with both George and
Jelana Holdren and knew them before their marriage.
Military File: Joined 21 Oct 1862 for 9 monthes at Camp Curtin, Pa (age
26) Mustered in 2 Nov 1862, Cpl, Co G, 178th Rgt Pa drafted
military Infantry.
Mustered out 27 Jul 1863 at Camp Curtin Pa.
Muster Roll.
21 Oct - 31 Dec 1862: Present
Jan/Feb 1863: Present (extra duty as carpenter
Mar/Apr Present
May/Jun Present.
Married 6 Mar 1860 in Bloomburg, Columbia, PA., Jalena CRAWFORD #158, born 1842 in PA. (daughter of Jacob CRAWFORD #525 [1810 - ] and Sarah TROY #526), died 31 May 1907.
Children:
+ 271 i. Dora Frances5 HOLDREN #504 born 14 Mar 1861.
272 ii. Elmer HOLDREN #505, born 8 Jun 1862 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 21 Aug 1862 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
273 iii. Troy HOLDREN #506, born 18 May 1863 in White Hall Montour, PA., died 9 May 1873 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
274 iv. Charles C. HOLDREN #507, born 5 May 1868 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 18 Oct 1881 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
+ 275 v. Jacob HOLDREN #508 born 29 Dec 1868.
276 vi. Harry C. HOLDREN #509, born 7 Jan 1873 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 4 Feb 1948 in Danville, PA.
277 vii. Eliza Mertie ? HOLDREN #510, born 28 Apr 1874 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 13 May 1915 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
+ 278 viii. Myles Arthur HOLDREN #511 born 5 Feb 1879.
279 ix. Franklin HOLDREN #512, born in White Hall, PA., died in White Hall, PA.
67. Elizabeth Ann4 EVERITT #33591 (20.Anna3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Dec 1805 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
She married Lewis D. MACHEK #34258, occupation Tailor.
Children:
280 i. Margaret5 MACKEY #34259.
68. Mary O.4 EVERITT #33592 (20.Anna3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Mar 1807 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
She married Daniel HEWITT #34260.
Children:
281 i. Holdron5 HEWITT #34261.
282 ii. Frances HEWITT #34262.
69. Sammuel4 EVERITT #33593 (20.Anna3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 21 Mar 1809 in Kingwood, Hunterdon, NJ.
He married Eveline RHODES #34263.
They had several children. Resided in Sussex County, NJ.
Children:
+ 283 i. Rachel5 EVERITT #34270.
80. William4 Pursell #34249 (21.Jane3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1822 in Nockamixon, Bucks Co., PA., died 29 Jan 1904 in Bridgeton, Bucks, PA.
(1) He married Mercie _____ #34250, born May 1850 in PA.
(2) He married Sydney Ann SMITH #34251, born 1826 in PA., died 12 Feb 1890 in Bridgeton, Bucks, PA.
Children:
284 i. Sanford5 PURSELL #34252, born 14 Jan 1846 in Bucks, PA., died 2 Sep 1933 in Bridgeton, Bucks, PA.
Married ca 1869, Elizabeth FRANKENFIELD #34253, born 10 Mar 1850 in Bucks Co., PA., died 2 Mar 1935 in Bridgeton, Bucks, PA.
82. Thomas4 HOLDREN #25323 (23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1816 in Western VA, died 30 Mar 1890 in Miami, KS, occupation farmer.
(1) Married 1841 in OH, Hannah FLANDERS #25335, born 10 Apr 1825 in OH., died 27 Nov 1868 in Miami Co., KS.
Children:
285 i. Mary Caroline5 HOLDREN #25383, born 11 Dec 1841 in Stafford, Monroe, OH., died 1889.
She married E. HOLLINGSWORTH #26102.
286 ii. Amanda Jane HOLDREN #25384, born Oct 1843 in Stafford, Monroe, OH., died 1855.
She married Charles GILLER #26103.
287 iii. Sarah Ann HOLDREN #25385, born Jan 1845 in Stafford, Monroe, OH., died 1845.
Married 4 Mar 1866 in Wea, Miami, KS., John L. SMITH #26104.
+ 288 iv. Hannah Marilla HOLDREN #25386 born 23 Sep 1849.
+ 289 v. George W. HOLDREN #26106 born 1 Jul 1851.
(2) Married 14 Feb 1878 in KS., Maggie A. CATHCART #25336, born 1841 (daughter of Daniel CATHCART #26112 and _____ _____ #26113).
Children:
290 vi. Thomas William HOLDREN #26108, born Sep 1879 in Miami Co., KS.
291 vii. Frances Edith HOLDREN #26109, born 1883 in Miami Co., KS.
(3) He married Ann MORTON? #25387.
I think she was married 1st to Hester Morton, bescause she is listed as Mrs.
Hester Ann Morton.
(4) He married Maggie A. CATHCART #25388.
Children:
292 viii. William Thomas HOLDREN #25389, died 1879.
293 ix. Edith Frances HOLDREN #25390, died 1883.
83. William4 HOLDREN #25324 (23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Aug 1818 in VA., died 8 Oct 1875 in Miami, KS, occupation farmer.
Married 16 Mar 1837 in Washngton Co, OH, Mary FLANDERS #25334, born 26 Aug 1816 in OH., died 9 Mar 1887 in Miami Co. KS.
Children:
+ 294 i. William Lewis5 HOLDREN #25391 born 25 Dec 1837.
295 ii. Hannah Jane HOLDREN #26062, born 1840 in OH.
She married John SKINNER #26074.
+ 296 iii. Lucy Ann HOLDREN #26063 born 1842.
297 iv. Mary HOLDREN #26064, born 1844 in OH.
298 v. Ann Eliza HOLDREN #26065, born 1845 in OH.
She married Charles FLANDERS #26076.
299 vi. Emoline HOLDREN #26066, born 1847 in OH.
She married Daniel POST #26077.
300 vii. Addison HOLDREN #26067, born 1848 in OH., died 1848.
301 viii. Thomas David HOLDREN #26068, born 1850 in OH.
He married Elizabeth KIRBY #26078.
302 ix. Samuel Ross HOLDREN #26069, born 1852 in OH.
He married Sarah Jennie WILLIFORD #26079.
303 x. George W. HOLDREN #26070, born 1854 in OH.
He married Alice FORESTER #26072.
304 xi. Charles Arthur HOLDREN #26071, born 1858 in OH.
He married Alberta FORESTER #26073.
84. John4 HOLDREN #25325 (23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Oct 1820 in Stafford, Monroe, OH, died 7 Sep 1887 in OH., occupation farmer.
(1) Married abt 1844 in OH, Mahala WINDLAND #25332, born in OH., died 1866 in OH.
Children:
305 i. Mary A.5 HOLDREN #25396, born 1845 in OH.
She married James C. M. WHEELER #25407.
306 ii. Martha J. HOLDREN #25397, born 1847 in OH.
+ 307 iii. James Monroe HOLDREN #25398 born 1849.
308 iv. Margaret E. HOLDREN #25399, born 1851 in Monroe, OH., died 1851 in Monroe, OH.
309 v. Sarah A. HOLDREN #25400, born ca. 1852 in OH.
+ 310 vi. John William HOLDREN #25401 born May 1854.
+ 311 vii. Jacob Allen HOLDREN #25512 born 1856.
312 viii. George W. HOLDREN #25520, born 1865, died in OH.
313 ix. _____ HOLDREN #26128, born 1866 in OH., died 1866 in OH.
unamed infant child born and died 1866.
(2) He married Sarah A. LENT #25333.
86. Rachel4 HOLDREN #25327 (23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Sep 1823 in OH.
children's information came from the census.
Married in OH., Joshua AMOS #25337, born ca. 1820 in Maryland, died in KS.
Children:
314 i. John W.5 AMOS #26094, born 1842 in OH.
315 ii. Mary J. AMOS #26095, born 1845 in OH.
316 iii. Henry AMOS #26096, born 1847 in OH.
317 iv. Eliza J. AMOS #26097, born 1848 in OH.
318 v. Hannah AMOS #26098, born 1852 in OH.
319 vi. Elizabeth AMOS #26099, born 1854 in OH.
320 vii. William AMOS #26100, born 1857 in OH.
321 viii. Celia AMOS #26101, born 1859 in OH.
322 ix. George AMOS #26092, born 1862 in OH.
323 x. Louisa AMOS #26093, born 1866 in KS.
89. Samuel Seeley4 HOLDREN #25330 (23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Jun 1833 in OH, died aft 1900.
Married abt 1864, Elizabeth _____ #25331.
Children:
+ 324 i. Narville5 HOLDREN #25521 born 1867.
+ 325 ii. Arlington F. HOLDREN #25402.
Generation Five
90. Evaline5 SMITH #25646 (24.Grace4 Holdren, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1829.
She married Henry ROBINSON #25651.
Children:
326 i. Charles6 ROBINSON #25652.
327 ii. Mary ROBINSON #25653.
328 iii. Harry ROBINSON #25654.
92. Martha5 SMITH #25648 (24.Grace4 Holdren, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1834.
She married Albert DUDLEY #25655.
Children:
329 i. Mary6 DUDLEY #25656.
330 ii. John DUDLEY #25657.
331 iii. Charles DUDLEY #25658.
332 iv. James DUDLEY #25659.
95. Cynthia Ann5 HOLDREN #25661 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1).
She married Harvey FARREL #25673.
Children:
333 i. Mary Jane6 FARREL #25674.
334 ii. Margaret FARREL #25675.
335 iii. John FARREL #25676.
336 iv. Eliza FARREL #25677.
337 v. Susan FARREL #25678.
338 vi. Benjamin FARREL #25679.
339 vii. Geroge FARREL #25680.
97. Eleazer5 HOLDREN #25663 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1832.
Married 8 Jan 1854 in Athens Co., OH., Elizabeth STILWELL #25681.
Children:
340 i. Arthalia Martha6 HOLDREN #25682.
341 ii. Matilda HOLDREN #25683.
342 iii. William HOLDREN #25684.
343 iv. Ida Belle HOLDREN #25685.
344 v. Mary Jane HOLDREN #25686, born 1856.
345 vi. Louisa J. HOLDREN #25687, born 1856.
She married Anthony W. DEVORE #25689.
346 vii. George J. HOLDREN #25688, born 1858.
98. Henry5 HOLDREN #25664 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1834.
He married Lovina JONES #25690.
Children:
347 i. Phoebe6 HOLDREN #25691.
348 ii. Elizabeth Jane HOLDREN #25692.
349 iii. Diantha HOLDREN #25693.
350 iv. Amos HOLDREN #25694.
351 v. Andy HOLDREN #25695.
352 vi. Richard HOLDREN #25696.
353 vii. George HOLDREN #25697, born 1855, died 22 Sep 1858.
354 viii. Sarah Margaret HOLDREN #25698, born 1859.
355 ix. Sylvester HOLDREN #25699, born 1870.
356 x. Mary HOLDREN #25700, born 1874.
101. Sarah5 HOLDREN #25667 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1841.
She married Benjamin L. KING #25702, born 1840.
Children:
357 i. Zelpha6 KING #25703.
358 ii. George KING #25704.
359 iii. Joshua KING #25705.
360 iv. Ella KING #25706.
361 v. Mary KING #25707.
102. Amos5 HOLDREN #25668 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1843.
U.S. Civil War Pension Index:
Amos Holdren
Ohio
widow: Vilotte J. Holdren
Roll Number: T288_222
Comments" George B. Stanley. (Gdn.)
Married 17 Jul 1870 in Vinton Co., OH., Vilotta Jane BARNS #25708.
Children:
362 i. Margaret6 HOLDREN #25709.
+ 363 ii. Carrie D. HOLDREN #25710.
364 iii. Arthalia HOLDREN #25711, born 1871.
+ 365 iv. George Stanley HOLDREN #25712 born 1873.
366 v. William H. HOLDREN #25713.
103. Susanna5 HOLDREN #25669 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1845.
She married _____ YOUNG #25719.
given name is either Henry or John.
Children:
367 i. John6 YOUNG #25720.
368 ii. Ethel YOUNG #25721.
369 iii. Mollie YOUNG #25722.
370 iv. Charles YOUNG #25723.
104. George5 HOLDREN #25670 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1849.
Married 6 Apr 1872 in Vinton Co., OH., Jane SNYDER #25724.
AKA: Jeanne K.
Children:
371 i. Dora6 HOLDREN #25725.
372 ii. Flora HOLDREN #25726.
373 iii. Lilian HOLDREN #25727.
374 iv. Ralph HOLDREN #25728.
375 v. D. HOLDREN #25729, born 1873.
105. Margaret5 HOLDREN #25671 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1849.
She married David SCHAFFER #25730.
Children:
376 i. Emmet6 SCHAFFER #25731.
377 ii. Will SCHAFFER #25732.
378 iii. Minnie SCHAFFER #25733.
106. Mary5 HOLDREN #25672 (25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1854.
She married Isaac ELLIOTT #25734.
Children:
379 i. Lola6 ELLIOTT #25735.
380 ii. Ethel ELLIOTT #25736.
381 iii. Mary ELLIOTT #25737.
110. Hollis Hamilton5 HOLDREN #25743 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1847.
He married Angelinna Olive BALLINGER #25753, born 1845.
Children:
+ 382 i. Elza Ellsworth6 HOLDREN #25754 born 1868.
+ 383 ii. William Elmer HOLDREN #25755 born 1872.
384 iii. Martha Ann HOLDREN #25756, born 1872, died 188j9.
+ 385 iv. Effie Lovenia HOLDREN #25757 born 1877.
386 v. Margaret Ellen HOLDREN #25758, born 1880, died 1881.
+ 387 vi. Lily May HOLDREN #25759 born 1884.
112. Clarissa Jane5 HOLDREN #25745 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1852.
She married Thomas F. LOFTIS #25789.
Children:
388 i. Frank6 LOFTIS #25790.
389 ii. Ora Loftis #25791.
390 iii. Rebecca LOFTIS #25792.
391 iv. Martha LOFTIS #25793.
392 v. Walter LOFTIS #25794.
393 vi. Emma LOFTIS #25795.
113. William5 HOLDREN #25746 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1855.
He married Arilda DODD #25796.
Children:
394 i. Hollis6 HOLDREN #25797.
395 ii. Ella HOLDREN #25798.
396 iii. Henry HOLDREN #25799.
397 iv. Raymond HOLDREN #25800.
+ 398 v. Lafayette HOLDREN #25801.
114. John Oliver5 HOLDREN #25747 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1856.
(1) He married Mary M. WINTERS #25807.
Children:
399 i. Daisy Belle6 HOLDREN #25808, born 1879.
(2) He married Sarah A. PENWELL #25809.
Children:
400 ii. Bessie HOLDREN #25810.
401 iii. Charles HOLDREN #25811.
115. Mary S.5 HOLDREN #25748 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1859.
She married William CHAPMAN #25812.
Children:
402 i. Stella6 CHAPMAN #25813.
403 ii. Nellie CHAPMAN #25814.
404 iii. Vera CHAPMAN #25815.
405 iv. Vance CHAPMAN #25816.
406 v. Maud CHAPMAN #25817.
407 vi. Roy CHAPMAN #25818.
408 vii. Arthur CHAPMAN #25819.
409 viii. Sylvia CHAPMAN #25820.
116. Elvira5 HOLDREN #25749 (27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1861.
She married Stephen CRUM #25821.
Children:
410 i. Bertha6 CRUM #25822.
411 ii. Charles CRUM #25823.
412 iii. Sylvia CRUM #25824.
120. Francis M.5 HOLDREN #25827 (28.Zimiri4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1859 in OH., died aft 1920.
Married 4 Jan 1880 in Chilicothe, Ross Co., OH., Ellen WILLIS #25830, born 1859 in Fayette Co., OH., died May 1893 in Adams Co., OH.
Children:
+ 413 i. Joseph Harley6 HAULDREN #25831 born 1882.
+ 414 ii. Marie Willis HOLDREN #25875 born 6 Feb 1887.
127. Vinton5 PARR #25943 (29.Grace4 HOLDREN, 9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Jun 1831, died 8 Nov 1895 in Tyler Co., West VA.
Vinton Parr was born June 8, 1831 at which time his mother died at his childbirth, and from then on he lived with his grandmother, Ruth Holdren and in the 1850 Census for Wahington County, OH, he was listed as a laborer.
Vinton Parr weighed over 350 pounds and farmed both sides of the Ohio River banks and hauled staves other times. The roads were terrible to travel and someone asked him what he did when he got stuck in the mud and he answered that he just got off the wagon and he joined the horses in pulling the wagon load out. He died in his bed after a hearty meal of chicken. Vinton Parr also owned a farm near Middlebourne, W. VA. He died in Tyler County, W. VA. and is buried up on the hill above the Ohio River, out of Friendly, Tyler County, W. VA., and the cause of his death is listed as heart failure.
SOURCE: the Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 96
.
He married Martha STROSNIDER #25953.
Has 6 children.
Children:
415 i. Cornelius Aluetious6 PARR #25954, born in Tyle Co., W. VA., died 12 Mar 1938.
416 ii. Charles Holdren PARR #25955, died in Tyler Co., W. VA., occupation worked in the Oil fields.
was married twice there is no record of his children or his 2nd wife.
He married Lvina RICE #25956.
+ 417 iii. Ervin PARR #25957 born 16 Nov 1868.
131. George Henry5 HOLDREN #25920 (30.Thomas4, 9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1).
A further story of the Holdrens is very interesting. According to "The Tallow Light" a bulletin published by the Washington County, O., Historical Society in their January, 1968, issue, they had readings from a cemetery located on the J.F. Goodman Farm, Newport Township, Washington County, O. It is located toward the Ohio River down in the vicinity of the Baker Cemetery at Lower Newport, probably a mile or so below the big old brick house which was always referred to as the George Henry Holdren house. There is one Holdren stone which reads: Holdren, Sacred to the Memory of Fanny, dau of Coleman and Margaret Holdren, who departed this life the 21st day of September 1837 in the 17th year of her age.
SOURCE: the Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44.
He married Harriett WEBER #25927.
AKA: Webber.
Children:
+ 418 i. Millicent E.6 HOLDREN #25949 born 16 Jan 1876.
146. Abigail Harriet5 HOLDREN #35128 (40.Mathias4, 16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Dec 1828 in Lycoming Co., PA., died 07 Oct 1915 in David City, Butler Co., NE.
Married 21 Sep 1848 in Lycoming Co., PA., Henry Jackson LOW #35129, born 20 Jul 1828 in Lycoming Co., PA., died 17 May 1898 in Rising City, Butler, NB.
Children:
419 i. Theodocie6 LOW #35130, born ca. 1868 in IL.
148. Mathias5 HOLDREN #35133 (40.Mathias4, 16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1830 in Lycoming, PA.
He married Eliza ______ #35134, born ca. 1840 in IL.
Children:
420 i. Mary6 HOLDREN #35135, born ca. 1859 in IL.
150. Effa C.5 HOLDREN #35138 (40.Mathias4, 16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1841 in PA., died 01 Jun 1880.
She married Emanuel DUPUY #35139.
AKA: Nathan Emanuel Depue.
Children:
421 i. George6 DePUE #35439, born 18 Jul 1873 in IL., died 29 Mar 1950 in Clearwater, NE>.
151. Frederick5 HOLDREN #35140 (40.Mathias4, 16.Dennis3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1843 in PA., died 23 Jun 1902 in NE.
NICKNAME: Fred.
He married Priscilla NICHOLAS #35141.
Children:
422 i. Susie6 HOLDREN #35142, born ca. 1868.
423 ii. Hattie HOLDREN #35143, born ca. 1869.
171. David Strunk5 HOLDREN #34045 (43.William Thomas4 HOLDEN, 16.Dennis3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 Jun 1852 in Union, Ohio, IN., died 11 May 1917 in Clinton Twp, Decatur Co., IN.
Married 22 Jun 1879 in Ohio Co., IN., Margaret S. Cloud #34060, born 19 Apr 1859 in Ohio County, IN., died 25 Aug 1923 in Rush County, IN.
Children:
424 i. Elva6 HOLDREN #34061, born ca 1879 in IN.
425 ii. William E. HOLDREN #34062, born Jan 1880 in IN.
426 iii. Joseph Charles HOLDREN #34063, born 15 Aug 1881 in Rising Sun, IN., died Apr 1966 in Markleville, IN.
427 iv. Mary Melvina HOLDREN #34064, born Jun 1883 in Decatur Co., IN., died 1936 in Rush Co., IN.
428 v. Annie HOLDREN #34065, born Jan 1887.
429 vi. Albert HOLDREN #34066, born Feb 1889 in IA.
430 vii. Frances Estella HOLDREN #34067, born 31 Jan 1891 in Ohio Co., IN.
431 viii. Andrew HOLDREN #34068, born May 1894 in IN., died abt 1922.
432 ix. Myrtle HOLDREN #34069, born Apr 1896 in IN.
433 x. Everett HOLDREN #34070, born May 1899 in IN.
189. Lloyd5 HOLDREN #26273 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married _____ _____ #26314.
Children:
+ 434 i. Russell6 HOLDREN #26315.
190. John5 HOLDREN #26264 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1835 in Franklin Twp, Lycoming Co., PA.
age 15 in 1850.
He married _____ _____ #26275.
Children:
435 i. William6 HOLDREN #26276.
436 ii. James HOLDREN #26277.
437 iii. George HOLDREN #26278.
438 iv. Lloyd HOLDREN #26279.
439 v. Lillian HOLDREN #26280.
440 vi. Ida HOLDREN #26281.
441 vii. Ellen HOLDREN #26282.
442 viii. Ann HOLDREN #26283.
443 ix. Albert HOLDREN #26284.
444 x. McCleean HOLDREN #26285.
445 xi. Joe HOLDREN #26286.
446 xii. Benjamin HOLDREN #26287.
447 xiii. Jerry HOLDREN #26288.
194. Austin5 HOLDREN #26270 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1841 in Franklin, Lycoming, PA., military Army Civil War.
not 100% sure that Nancy is his mother
AKA: Ostern
E Company, 209th PA vol.
He married Sarah J. HUNTER #34141, born 1843 in Jordan, Lycoming, PA. (daughter of Francis HUNTER #34142 and Sarah WELLIVER #34143).
Children:
448 i. Mary6 HOLDREN #34144, born 1863 in Jordan, Lycoming, PA.
449 ii. George McClellan HOLDREN #34145, born 1865 in Jordan, Lycoming, PA., died 1939 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, PA.
196. George U.5 HOLDREN #26260 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1846 in Franklin Twp, Lycoming Co., PA., died 1917, military Army Civil War.
Union Army E Company, 209th PA vol (Civil War)
I have also seen info that list his wifle name as Elizabheth STACKHOUSE. I do not know if Elizabeth KARSCHNER and her are the same person or she is a 1st or 2nd wife.
He married Elizabeth KARSCHNER #26289, born 1842, died 1930.
Children:
450 i. Mary6 HOLDREN #26322, born Mar 1870 in Pine Summit, Columbia, PA.
She married Walter LAUBACH #34133.
451 ii. Abagail HOLDREN #26290.
She married Walter LABAUGH #26295.
+ 452 iii. Lyvera HOLDREN #26291 born Aug 1870.
+ 453 iv. Mae Fanie HOLDREN #26292 born Jan 1873.
454 v. Alnora HOLDREN #26293, born 11 Dec 1875 in Pine Summit, Columbia, PA., died 24 Dec 1934 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, PA.
She married Robert HILEMAN #26298.
+ 455 vi. Murray H. HOLDREN #26294 born 10 Mar 1878.
197. Adron5 HOLDREN #26261 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1855.
not 100% sure this relationship is correct
AKA: Ade / Adrian / Adren.
He married Elizabeth McGARVEY #26267.
Children:
456 i. Hannah6 HOLDREN #26268, born 1878.
was 2 years old in 1880.
457 ii. William HOLDREN #26269, born 1879.
was 1 year old in 1880.
458 iii. Joseph HOLDREN #26303.
459 iv. Albert HOLDREN #26304.
+ 460 v. McClellan HOLDREN #26305.
461 vi. Elmer HOLDREN #26306.
462 vii. Wesley HOLDREN #26307.
+ 463 viii. Anna HOLDREN #26308.
464 ix. Rose HOLDREN #26309.
198. William Jeremiah5 HOLDREN #26274 (53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Dec 1859 in Davidson Twp, Sullivan Co., PA., died 3 Mar 1940 in Lycoming, PA.
AKA: Jerry
.
Married 29 Jan 1885 in Lycoming Co., PA., Martha MINNIER #34073, born 14 Noc 1865 in Moreland Twp, Lycoming, PA. (daughter of Mark A. MINNIER #34074 and Mary HILL #34075), died 7 Nov 1847 in Lycoming, Lycoming, PA.
AKA: Bertee.
Children:
465 i. Ervin Brady6 HOLDREN #34094, born 22 Nov 1886 in Penn, Lycoming, PA., died 21 Aug 1887 in Penn, Lycoming, PA.
466 ii. Elise M. HOLDREN #34095, born 9 Apr 1888 in Penn, Lycoming, PA., died 4 Sep 1888 in Penn, Lycoming, PA.
467 iii. Zula Zea HOLDREN #34096, born 12 Jul 1889 in Shrewsbury, Lycoming, PA., died 21 May 1963 in McKeesport, Allegheny, PA.
Married 1908 in Shrewsbury, Sullivan, PA., Charles Archie GOLDER #34125, born 28 Sep 1885 in Shrewsbury, Sullivan, PA. (son of George W. GOLDER #34126 and _____ _____ #34127), died Jan 1978 in Montoursville, Lycoming, PA.
468 iv. Earl Raymond HOLDREN #34097, born 28 Feb 1898 in Muncy, PA., died 10 Feb 1993 in Muncy, PA.
+ 469 v. Artie LeRoy HOLDREN #34098 born 2 Aug 1899.
470 vi. Ruth Edna HOLDREN #34099, born 7 Oct 1903 on Muncy, PA., died Jun 1976 in Williamsport, Lycoming, PA.
Married 9 Mar 1923 in Lycoming Co., PA., Lester Goodman BOWER #34104, born ca 1905 in Williamsport, PA. (son of Betram BOWER #34105 and Mary Catherine DERR #34106).
+ 471 vii. Jason Willard HOLDREN #34100 born 3 Feb 1905.
205. George Washington5 BRADSHAW #386 (56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 Oct 1836 in Rockford, Winnebago, IL., died 17 Feb 1922 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. (1984)
George was a farmer two and a half miles south of Compton IL. He later operated a general merchandise store in Compton. George served a number of years on the village board of Compton and as president of the board. George and his wife Cornelia raised Edythe McCormick from age five. (cousin of Edith Cheney)
.
Married 9 May 1864, Cornelia Jane BURRELL #396, born 12 May 1844, died 27 Dec 1912 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
Children:
+ 472 i. Lewis E.6 BRADSHAW #1318 born 18 Apr 1866.
473 ii. Frank BRADSHAW #1316, born 1870 in Lee, IL., died abt 1871 in Lee, IL.
+ 474 iii. Charles BRADSHAW #1317 born 15 May 1871.
209. Benjamin H.5 BRADSHAW #390 (56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Oct 1847 in IL., died May 1897 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation State legislature.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Benjamin H. Bradshaw enlisted in the Army during the Civil War. By the
end of the War he was a Lieutenant Colonel. He was in Company C, Thirteenth
and later Fifteenth Illinois Infantry. He fought with General Grant at
Vicksburg and went to Atlanta Georgia with General Sherman.
After the Civil War he became an Attorney in Dixon Illinois. He was elected
to the State Legislature for two terms. He later returned to Compton Illinois
to practice Law.
Bradshaw Street in Dixon Illinois is named after him. Mr. Bradshaw served
as Village Board Member, Village Clerk, and President of the Board in Compton.
Married 1887, Ella GUFFIN #399.
Children:
475 i. Percy6 BRADSHAW #1284.
476 ii. Mayme BRADSHAW #1283.
477 iii. Elva BRADSHAW #1282.
210. Dennis5 BRADSHAW #391 (56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 7 May 1849 in IL., occupation Farmer / Businessman.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Dennis was interested in farming, he owned the meat market building in
Compton and other buildings in town. He served many terms as a village board
member in Compton and as village clerk.
He married Agnes CARNAHAN #400.
Children:
478 i. _____6 BRADSHAW #1281.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Jesse COLE #1279, occupation Butcher.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Jesse was a Butcher in Compton Illinois.
479 ii. _____ BRADSHAW #1280.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
The Millers moved to Waukegan ILL.
She married Martin MILLER #1278.
211. John5 BRADSHAW #392 (56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born abt 1849, died in Spencer, IA.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
John went west to find gold and brought back enough to make a ring.
He married Eveline JOHNSON #401.
Children:
480 i. _____6 BRADSHAW #1276.
481 ii. _____ BRADSHAW #1275.
482 iii. _____ BRADSHAW #1274.
483 iv. _____ BRADSHAW #1273.
213. Aid5 BRADSHAW #394 (56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 5 Sep 1853, died 4 Jun 1934 in Mendota, IL., occupation Cabinet Maker/Carpenter.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Aid Bradshaw operated a Hardware Store in Compton Illinois. He was a
Cabinet Maker and also a Carpenter. He served as Marshal, Village Board
Member, and Village Clerk in Compton.
He married Ella PIERCE #402.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NOTE: Could Ella be a sister of Philip Pierce, a farmer in Wyoming Twp and
daughter of Charles and Catherine Pierce who were natives of PA ? Philip
Pierce had 6 maybe 7 children.
1. Everett Pierce 2. Mate Pierce 3. Philip Pierce 4. Harry Pierce
5. Blanche Pierce 6. Mabel Pierce 7. Wayne Pierce ?
Children:
484 i. Alma6 BRADSHAW #1272.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married husband of Alma Bradshaw #1270.
485 ii. Arlene BRADSHAW #1271.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married _____ GLETTY #1269.
215. Lafayette5 CARNAHAN #404 (57.Elizabeth4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Jul 1838 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 24 Apr 1927 in Steerling, Lee, Co., IL.
SOURCE#1: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1989)
SOURCE #2: The book Compton Yesterday and today (Centennial Celebration (July
9/13/1975)
Obituary: The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Lee County, Illinois. Thursday, April 28, 1927
Lafayette Carnahan born in Montour County, Penns., July 8, 1838, died in Sterling, April 25, 1927, aged 89 years and 9 months.
At the age of 10 years he came with his parents, Andrew J. and Elizabeth (Holdren) Carnahan, to Compton, Ill., where most of his life
was engaged in farming. He married Feb 5, 1861 to Miss Martha Beamer, and to this union five children were born, as follows: Miss Grace Carnahan; Robert Carnahan of New York City; William Carnahan of Compton; Edward Carnahan and Frank Carnahan deceased. On September 30, 1891 he married Miss. Lola Montz Sweet who also preceded him in death. Two children were born to this union: Mrs. Myron D. Hartshorn of Sterling, and Mrs. Leo Mulcahey of Chicago. There are eight grandchildren: Robert Edward; Roy; Grover; Glen; Ralph Carnahan, Lola Hartshorn, and Leon Mulcahey; also two great grandchildren. Since last July he has made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Myron Hartshorn, and it was in their home that he passed away asleep on Monday, April 25, about 6 o'clock in the morning.
(1) Married 1861, Martha BEAMER #410, born 29 Aug 1843 (daughter of Adam BEAMER #1408 and Ann EVANS #1396), died 17 Apr 1934.
SOURCE: Patrica Morehouse Barrington, IL. 1989.
Children:
+ 486 i. William H.6 CARNAHAN #1613 born 23 Feb 1862.
487 ii. Frank CARNAHAN #1407, born in Compton, Lee, IL.
lived in NY.
+ 488 iii. Robert CARNAHAN #1406.
489 iv. Grace CARNAHAN #1405, born in Compton, Lee, IL.
lived in NY.
(2) He married Lola SWEET #411 (daughter of Amos SWEET #2889 and Malina FAIRCHILD #2890).
Children:
+ 490 v. Rosetta CARNAHAN #1404.
+ 491 vi. Marguerite CARNAHAN #1397.
492 vii. Eddie CARNAHAN #2891, born 1867 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 1869 in Compton, Lee, IL.
223. James Henry5 HOLDREN #131 (59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Jan 1852 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 09 Oct 1909 in Manson, Calhoun Co., IA.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
Everett Adams of Rapid City SD. wrote that in the 1950 he and his mother visited some Holdrens' at Fort Dodge. I had the telephone operator check for any Holdren telephone numbers that might be listed in the directory. She said there were none in either Fort Dodge or Manson. (1992).
Married 14 Mar 1875 in Allens Grove, Lee Co., IL., Sarah E. BRAITHWAITE #1806, born 3 May 1856 in Twin Grove, Lee Co., IL. (daughter of Lewis P. BRAITHWAITE #34076 and Elizabeth Ann THOMAS #34077), died 31 Aug 1913 in Manson, Calhoun Co., IA.
Children:
493 i. Harry L.6 HOLDREN #1807, born 15 Jul 1877 in IL., died ca. 1923 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, IA.
He married Edith E. _____ #34089.
+ 494 ii. Gordon L. HOLDREN #1808 born 13 Sep 1883.
+ 495 iii. Archie Louis HOLDREN #1809 born 19 Nov 1885.
224. William David5 HOLDREN #30 (59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 11 Nov 1854 in Brooklyn, Lee, IL., died 8 Jul 1931 in Vale, SD., occupation Farmer / Businessman.
SOURCES: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978). The book Cowboys & Sodbuster. Karen Winter, Provo UT. (1980)
On the 1920 Federal census he's listed as: Arthur D. Holdren
Although Mr. and Mrs. Willis Holdren were born a little over 60 miles apart it took the lure of the West before they met here in western South Dakota.
Willis Holdren was born in a little town near Compton, Illinois, about
fifty miles west of Chicago on November 11, 1854. His parents came from Pennsylvania and lived for a time in Chicago where his two older brothers, Dennis and John, were born, His father was a cabinet maker, also he built grand stairways in mansions in Chicago. Later his parents moved to near Compton where Willis his sister, Jeannie, and two younger brothers, James and Barnes, were born.
During the Civil War, Wills father was drafted into the Union Army and Dennis, although only sixteen years old, enlisted. They were both killed in battles of the War.
After the War, Willis and his brothers were sent to a school for sons of veterans of the Civil War. How long they attended this school is not known, but from old letters read, is is known Willis, while a young man, lived near
where he was born.
John, his older brother, became an engineer on a train that ran into Kansas. On some of his runs, Willis accompanied him. On these trips he saw many buffalo heards. The sight of the buffalo decided him to be a buffalo
hunter, and together with the reports received of finding gold in the Black Hills, he decided to come west.
He told of driving a six-oxen team in a wagon train from Pierre to the Hills. Most merchandise was brought up the Missouri River to Pierre, bound for the Black Hills. Not until he arrived in Deadwood did he learn that one in the
wagon train was Calamity Jane, as her manner and dress was of a man. On this trip it was one of Willis chores in the evening to reset the loose tires on the wagon wheels. The wooden felloes would dry out and the iron rims become
loose. To make the rims tight again, They were removed from the wheels and heated so they would expand, then wet gunnysackin was placed around the felloes and the rims were hammered in place again. When the rims cooled they
contracted and would be tight on the wheels again.
Will as he was called here instead of Willis, arrived in Deadwood in the spring of 1878, the trip from Pierre having taken about twenty-five days. Alva Young, who also drove a freight wagon, Clarence and Charles Holdren,
cousins of Willis, all came at the same time. Clarence built a cabin in the east part of Sturgis which Calamity Jane occupied while he was buffalo hunting.
Will liked sports, he was a good ice skater and told of skateing long distance on the Mississippi River before coming west. Here he used to skate up the Belle Fourche River to pay his taxes at Belle Fourche. He also played
baseball and was the pitcher on the first team of Vale. Will was also the barber in the neighborhood the men coming to his home for haircuts. Likewise, he built the chimneys of many of the homes here abouts. among them the Holst, Felion, McKillips, beside his own and on the early-day schoolhouses. He also served several terms on the Vale school board.
He also liked hunting and together with Hanford Beals and Miner Wood used to go to Piedmont to hunt deer. Win Cox, who then lived there hunted with
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News paper obit:
Willis David Holdren was born at Compton, IL. on November 11, 1854 and died at his home at Vale on July 8, 1931, aged 76 years 7 months and 27 days. He came to South Dakota in the spring of 1878 and settled on a homestead at Vale in 1883, where he lived until his death.
He was married to Tena Holst in 1887, and to them were born four daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Harry Adams and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Vale, Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland, and Dewey Holdren of Vale.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Geo. T. Walton. Dr. and Mrs. H.W. Jamison sang a duet and Paul Pottorf a solo. Interment was in the Vale Cemetery.
Mr. Holdren was a faithful and loving husband and father and a good neighbor. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Will had a hunting license every year until two years before his death. He also trapped beaver, gray wolves, and coyotes, some of the pelts he tanned and made into robes or rugs. Except for one trip he made to Chicago with cattle, Will was never more than sixty miles from home. While in Chicago he visited his relatives near his childhood home.
from the book Cowboys and Sodbusterrs (page 37-40)
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Sturgis Weekly Record dated 23 Jul 1931
Obituary of Willis David Holdren
Willis DavidHoldren was born at Compton, ILL. on November 11, 1854, and died at his home at Vale on July 8, 193, aged 76 years, 7 months and 27 days. He came to South Dakota in the spring of 1878 and settled on a homestead at Vale in 1883, where he lived until his death.
He was married to Tena Holst in 1887, and to them were born four daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. Harry Adams and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Vale; Mrs. John Schaff of Bear Butte Balley, Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland, and Dewey Holdren of Vale. Walton. Dr. and Mrs. H.W. Jamison sang a duet and Paul Pottor a solo. Interment was in the Vale Cemetery.
Mr. Holdren was a faithful and loving husband and father, and a good neighbor. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Married 25 Jul 1888 in Whitewood, Lawrence, Dakota Territory., Katherine HOLST #31, born 25 Aug 1859 in Sabula, Jackson, IA. (daughter of Johann HOLST #95 [1821 - 1896] and Christine STAACK #96 [1826 - 1908]), died 25 Jul 1942 in Vale, Butte, SD., occupation Housewife.
SOURCE: Obit, death certificate, Bob Whitman Gig Harbor WA. (1986)
NICKNAME: Tena
Katherine (Tena) Holst, wife of Willis Holdren, was born Aug 16, 1859, at Sabula, Iowa, south of Dubuque on the Mississippi River. She was the oldest daughter of Johann and Christine Holst, who had emigrated from Schleswig Holstein, then a province of Denmark in 1851, but a few years later claimed by Germany in the Prussian War. This war was the reason for the emigrants coming to America among them Johann Holst and some brothers and sisters and Christine Staack, whom Johann married after they reached America, from New Orleans where the ship docked, the party came up the Mississippi River to Sabula, Iowa. From Sabula the Holst family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, where they owned a hotel.
Tena an Lena came with John, the oldest Holst son, to Deadwood, Tena was employed by Isaac Chase to care for his three small daughters while he took his wife to California for her health. Tena saved her wages and invested in
cattle which ran with her father's heard on the prairie but th blizzard of 1887, many perished. Some were found ten miles southeast of home.
In 1888 Tena was married to Willis Holdren at Whitewood South Dakota Tena remembered the Indian scare of 1890-1891 when many families either gathered at the Rosander Store or moved to the Hills towns, but the Holdrens stayed home. When Tena was alone she had a gun handy and no one entered the house until she knew his identity.
One of the highlights of Tina life was having the privilege of talking over the air on station KOBH, Rapid City, it was located on top story of the Sheraton-Johnson Hotel. She was accompanied by her sister Lena Holst Arndt.
and Frank Glover, they were interviewed by Bob Dean, concering their life in early days in Dakota.
Tena lived eleven more years on the farm after her husband died. Some of her grandchildren stayed with her, among them were Everett and Donald Adams, Katherine Schaff, and also Patricia Holdren.
from the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 40
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Black Hills Press dated 30 Jul 1942
Funeral services for Mrs. Tena Catherine Holst Holdren were held in the Vale Community hall on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. C.D. Erskine, Sturgis Presbyterian minister, officiated. There was a very large attendance of pioneers and relatives and friends from 'Vale and Newell. Several selection were rendered by Mrs. S.S. MkcKay, Margaret Mance, Carole Onstott, Carmalita Baldwin, Ruth Sly, Donna Jean Conklin with Miss Alwynne Waldman as piano accompanist.
Interment was in the Vale cemetery under the direction of the Anderson and Son Morturary. The active pallbearers were Ardy Trohkimoinen, Andy Rosander, Frank Glover, Fred Mix, Henry Wilson, and Nelson Kingsbury. Honorary pallbearers were Bert Jenks, D.H. Collins, Wm. Gladden, E.M> Adams, Emil Milberg, W.D. Buchholz, and H.M. Jenks.
Tena Holst was born in 1859 at Sabula, IA, near Dubuque. When seven years old, her parents moved to Richland, S. Aak., near Sioux City. She came to the Black Hills in 1883, living at Deadwood, and was married to Wilkiis D. Holdren in 1888 at Whitewood.
Her husband passed away 8 July 1931. Th this union was bo0rn five children all living, Mrs. Harry Adams, Mrs, Arthur Clark, Mrs. John Schaff, Dewey Holdren and Mrs. Darrell Ross. She also leaves to mourn her loss, seven grand children, tow who are in the services of their country, Everett Adams in the Army, now stationed at Fort Lewis Wash. and Donald Adams in the Navy, now stationed at Ames, IA., six great grandchildren and several nices and nephews, two sisteres living, Mrs. Stena Felion and Mrs. Lena Arndt of Vale. She suffered a severe stroke Saturday afternoon, July 18th, and died Saturday morning, July 25th, at 9:30. She lived in South Dakota 76 years and resided continuously since her marriage on the homestead at Vale.
Mrs. Holdren was one of the noble pioneers who contributed much service in the upbuilding of this area, her generous charity, neighborly qualities, public spirited services endeared her to a large circle of friends. Her gracious hospitality was known far and wide and to the sick and needy she ministered with devbotion and unstinted kindniess.
Through all the years fo depression she never worried, her faith and courage in the Christian hope never faltered, she radiated cheerfulness to others and was a source of great inspiration and support for others in their trials and tribulations. Her name is cherished with great honor and great gratitude throughout the entire Vale country.
Children:
+ 496 i. Fern6 HOLDREN #32 born 7 Mar 1889.
497 ii. Edith HOLDREN #33, born 3 Apr 1890 in Vale, Butte, SD., died 14 Feb 1991 in Rapid City, SD., occupation Teacher / Businesswoman.
SOURCE: Newspaper article 1987. Skip Wiest Vale SD. (1990)
RESIDENCE: Sturgis SD.
Sturgis Weekly Record dated 10 Jun 1920
A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holdren when their daugher Edith and Arthur Clarke were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock. The Rev. Gillis of Newell performed the ceremony of the nuptial knot. They were unattended, only relatives were invited with a few exceptions. The relatives were Mrs. L. Arndt and son, Peter Felion and family, Miss Mabel being there from Aberdeen, Harry Adams and family, Dale Kingsbury and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Adams, Nelson Kingsbury and wife, a brother of the groom, Miss Lola Beam and Mr. Rasmussen, a young man, a friend of the family. Mrs Holdren served a delicius wedding dinner about three o"clock, immediately following the ceremony. The popular couple left after dinner and will take a two weeks' trip through the Hills after which they will be at home at Vale to their many friends. The best of wishes of all follow them for a long, happy and successful life.
Black Hills Press dated 6 Jun 1987 page 7
Though both Art and Edith Clark get disgusted with themselves b ecause of their inability to remember details or exact date4s of events that took place years ago there is a date neither will forget. The former Vale residents were married 67 years ago June 6. Edith celbrated her 97th birthday in April and Art is edging up to his 95th. In spite of their advanced years, both are determined to maintain their independence for as long as their health will allow. Also in spite of advanced years, they stay abreast fo current happenings via daily and twice-weekly newspapers and numerous magazines, both weekly and monthly. "We get so many we have trouble reading all of them, "says the perfectly groomed white-haired Edith.
Art has been home just a short time after being discharged following a nine-day hospital stay. Even before this last stint, a visiting nurse checked on them frequently. Edith says. "The nurse has persuaded us to try Meals on Wheels again. We had them once before and just didn't care for them.
Art teases Edith and says, "She just tries to make out she doesn't know how to cook. She still able to do things. We kinda' reject help. They don't know our kind of eating." Edith has cooked all these years."
Though the Clarks moved into Key City Manor only two years ago STurgis was "old had" to Edith who was graduated from Sturgis High School in 1910. She attended Spearfish Normal and taught school for eight years in country schools and Vale before she married Art, a transplanted Hoosier "Most of the people I taught are dead now, "she says.
Art had taken a claim northeast of Newell and their first year together was spent herding 200 or so head of sheep owned by five area ranchers. Edith says, "I remember that because we were close to a well traveled road, it wasn't unusual for people to stop by and expect me to feed them. I always kept something on hand. And we never got paid."
Art remembers the day they could hear a herd of horses approaching before they could be seen. "Four riders were taking the herd to Rapid city. I always did think the herd had been stolen." The Clark owned a hardware store and implement business in Vale for 29 years, retired when they sold it and until two years ago spent winters in Texas. "At Brownsville, the fartherst south you can get without going to Mexico," Edth explains." They drove their own car to Texas except for the last trip when they traveled by plane. "Now they say I can't drive any more," says Art.
Travel to other sites also has been a part of their lives. Edith says they have been to three World Fairs, one in New York and two in Chicago, she went to San Francisco before she was married and she and Art have gone one time since their marriage and they've been to Hawaii. "The best trip of all," she says. Living here seems kinda tame," she sayswith a grin.
Art raises his colorful cane, which he bought while on a trip into Mexico in a mock treat as Edith ponders her answer when asked if given the chance would she marry the same man. Now look out," he says with a grin. He needn't have worried for the reply was almost instantaneous. "Yes, yes, I would."
Black Hills Press dated 16 Feb 1991 page 7
Funeral services for Edith H. Clark will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Sturgis, with CFhaplain Ned Wick officiating. Burial will be at tghe Vale Cemetery.
Clark, 100, died Feb. 14, 1991 at Rapid City. She was born 3 Apr 1890 at Vale to Willis D. and Tena (Holst) Holdren. She attended grade school in Vale and graduated from high school in Sturgis in 1910. She graduated with a teaching certificate from Spearfish Normal in 1911. She taught school for eight years in the Vale area. She married Arthur Clark June 6, 1920, at the family farm west of Vale.
In 1925 they bought the Clark Hardware company and operated it until 1965. After retiring form a short stay of the farm, they moved to Vale and spent the next 23 winters in Brownsville, Texas. After the death of her husband she continued to live in her apartment in Sturgis prior to moving to the Sturgis Health Care Center. In February 1990 she mo9ved to Rapid City.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Sturgis and later transferred to the Vale Congregational Church where she was clerk of the church organization and also a Sunday School teacher.
Survivors include six nephews and nieces, Everett Adams of Rapid City, Don Adams of Loveland, Colo., Jack Schaff of Salt Lake City, Utah, Barbara Duprel of San Jose, Calif., Pat Wiest of Newell and Doreene Tollefson of Mt. Vernon, S.D.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, theree sisters and one brother.
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News from the Valley Irriagtor Newspaper Newell, South Dakota (the column Vale and Vicinity).
16 Jan 1936; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Clark accompained by Katherine Schaff, Everett Adams and Patty Holdren, spent Sunday in the Hills.
30 Apr 1936; Mrs. A.B. Clark, Mrs. Tena Holdren, Mrs. Lena Arndt and Dewey Holdren were business challers in Belle Fousche Tuesday morning.
11 Jun 1936; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Clark, Dorothy _____ek and daughter Casdell and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland were guest last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Tena Holdren.
9 Jul 1936; Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Clark, ZMr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland, Mr. and Mrs Arthur Adams and Mrs. Tena Holdren picknicked together in the Hills last Sunday.
16 Jul 1936; At a meeting of the School Board Monday evening, Verne S. Bracewell was elected to fill the vancancy caused by the death of E.O. Lyman and A.B. Clark was retained as clerk.
20 Aug 1936; Mr. and Mrs. Clark arrived home Saterday afternoon from a visit with relative in Minneapolis and at Goshen, Indiana.
18 Feb 1937; Mrs. A.B. Clark gave a book review at a meeting of the Vale Extension Club.
29 Sep 1938; Mrs. A. B. Clark, Mrs. Jo. Norton and Mrs. Harry Adams attended the Extension meeting in Nisland and Vale.
10 Nov 1938; A.B. Clark was summoned to Goshen, Indiana, this week by the serious illness of his mother.
30 Sep 1937; The Vale Star Clum met 22 Sep with ten members present. Mrs/ Edith Clark and Fern Adams were appointed as reading demonstrators.
20 Jan 1938; Lucesne Rebeka Lodge of Vale installed new Officers, ----- Edith Clark, right support to V.G.
.
Married 6 Jun 1920 in Vale, Butte, SD., Arthur B. CLARK #208, born 1893, died 27 Sep 1988 in Ft. Meade, Sturgis, SD., occupation Businessman.
SOURCE: Newspaper article 1987, Skip Wiest Vale SD. (1990).
+ 498 iii. Bertha HOLDREN #19 born 2 Oct 1891.
+ 499 iv. Arthur Dewey HOLDREN #34 born 27 Dec 1897.
500 v. Lottie HOLDREN #35, born 25 Apr 1899 in Vale, SD., died 9 Jul 1988 in Sturgis, SD., occupation Housewife.
SOURCE: Bob Whitman Gig Harbor WA. (1987) & marriage clipping.
RECORDS: Birth, Marriage, Death.
Black Hills Press dated 21 May 1925
Ross-Holdren Marriage:
On Saturday afternoon. at the manse of the Sturgis Presbyterian church Darrell Ross of Nisland and Miss Lottie Holdren of Vale were married, the pastory Rev. Carroll Erskine officiated. Miss Rutha Mae Loing one of the Sturgis Public school teachers and Russell Arndt of Vale stood up with the couple. After a short trip by auto through the Hills they will make their home in Nisland.
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News form the Valley Irrigator Newell, South Dakota column heading Vale and Vicinity.
2 Jan 1936; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Holdren were entertained Christmas day at the A. B. Clark home.
9 Apr 1936; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross of Nisland were Sunday dinner guests at the A.B. Clark home.
18 Jun 1936; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross and Mr. and Mrs Ripkin of Nisland, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams, Patricia Holdren, Helen Dolphine, Donald Adams and William Perry were visitors Sunday at the home of Mrs. Tena Holdren.
1 Dec 1938; Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ross and Mrs. Tena Holdren and Dewey at the A.B. Clark home Thanksgiving.
Married 16 May 1925 in Sturgis, SD., Darrell ROSS #210, born 20 May 1898 in Belle Fourche, SD., died 9 Feb 1967 in Fort Meade, SD.
RECORDS: Marriage.
NICKNAME: Mickey
Newspaper obit dated Feb 1967
Ross Rites Here Monday
Funeral services ofr Darrell (Mickie) Ross will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Stingley Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sykora of Rapid City as the minister.
Ross died Thursday at the Ft. Meade VA Hospital.
Ross was born in Belle Fourche on May 20, 1898, He received most of his schooling in Belle Fourche and Nisland. He worked in the Newell drug store until he left for the Army in 1918. When he returned from the services he worked for his father in the general store at Nisland. Later he became the Nisland postmaster until 1938 when he moved to Vale.
In 1925 he was married to Lottie Holdren of Vale at Sturgis. The couple reswided in Nisland until 1938 when the couple moved to Vale to farm and ranch the Holdren place. He also worked during this time for Clark Hardware until 1942 when the couple moved to Ogden, Utah, where he was a warehouse foreman for a number of years. He then came back to Vale where he was employed by Clark and the Tysdals in the stores there.
In about 1953 he came to Sturgis where he operated a cream station and for six years was employed by H. Anderson and Son until he retired two years ago. He organized the American Legion in Nisland. He was also a member here. Burial is to be in the Black Hills National Cemetery with full military rites by the Sturgis American Legion Posts.
Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Mrs. Art Sullivan of Spearfish and Mrs. Olive Petter of Long Beach, Calif., a number of step-brothers and sisters.
225. Aid Byron5 HOLDREN #29729 (59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Sep 1857 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 11 Apr 1935 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
SOURCE: Algona, Iowa Newspaper obituary
A.B. Holdren, 77, Funeral Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday morning at the Laird & McCullough funeral chapel for A. B. Holdren, resident of Algona, who died Thursday. Death was the result of complications of infirmities of old age. Rev. C.
Paul Carlson assisted by Rev. J. H. Edge, conducted the service. Burial was made in Riverview cemetery.
Aid Byron Holdren was born on December 10, 1857, in Sleepytown, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mr. William Holdren. On December 29, 1881, he was married to Katherine Terhune in Illinois and in 1900 they moved near
Algona. They retired from farming in 1919 and moved to Algona. Mr. Holdren taking up the trade of carpenter. He was 77 years old when he passed away.
The deceased is survived by his wife and five children, Mrs. J.F. Devine, Mrs. Ira Dutton, Wilbur and Milford all of Algona, and Harry Holdren of Harlan, 17 grandchildren and for great grandchildren.
The 1880 Federal census has his NAME: Byron Holdren, RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, Lee, IL., OCCUPATION: Farm Laborer.
Married 29 Dec 1881 in Compton, Lee, IL., Katherine TERHUNE #29730, born 2 Oct 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 8 Apr 1952 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
Source: Algona Newspaper Obituary
MRS. HOLDREN SERVICES TO BE HELD TOMORROW At 10 o'clock tomorrow, Good Friday morning, the funeral of Mrs. Katharine Holdren 86, will be held at the Methodist church, the Rev. O.W. Brand officiating. A chronic ailment of long duration was the cause of death, through up to Saturday she went about her work as usual. Sunday she was taken to St. Ann hospital, and died there early Tuesday, April 8. Mrs. Holdren was born at Compton, Ill., in 1881 and was married there to A.B. Holdren. They came to Kossuth in 1905 and for 14 years farmed near Irvington. In 1919, they moved to Algona and Mr. Holdren died in 1935. A son, Milford has made his home with the mother for a number of years.
The aged woman is survived by five children, Wilbur and Milford, Algona; Harry, Harlan, Reba, Mrs. J.F. Devine, and Bernice, Mrs. Ira Dutton, Algona. There are 22 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and three great, great, grandchildren.
Three sisters and a brother also survive. Two sisters live in Oklahoma and Nebraska, and the third is Mrs. Harvey Johnson. The brother is Ben Terhune, of Algona. Six grandsons will act as pallbearers at the funeral directed by McCulloughs and interment will be in Riverview beside the grave of the deceased's husband. Mr. and Mrs. "Bill" Holdren, Floyd, are expected for the services and another grandson, John Holdren, Houston, Tex.
Children:
+ 501 i. Harry Claire6 HOLDREN #1810 born 26 May 1883.
+ 502 ii. Wilbur HOLDREN #30131 born 22 Jan 1888.
+ 503 iii. Milford J. HOLDREN #30144 born 19 Sep 1892.
+ 504 iv. Reba Adelia HOLDREN #29741 born 28 Oct 1894.
+ 505 v. Berniece Terhune HOLDREN #29737 born 24 May 1901.
226. Virginia5 HOLDREN #133 (59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 2 Aug 1858 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 9 Jul 1919 in St. Louis, MO.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Jenne Jennie
NOTE: Virginia (Holdren) Pheasant Death Certificate #23549 lists her home address at time of death as 1824 South
7th, St. Louis, MO.
Jennie twin brother George died in 1865 in Compton IL.
(1) She married Friend Ashley McCOY #137, born Dec 1857 in IL.
Children:
506 i. Joseph William6 McCOY #1817, died in Lincoln, IL., born Jun 1881 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Mary Jane BROPHEY #1837.
507 ii. Minnie Mae McCOY #1818, died in Lincolin, IL., born Jun 1883 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Fred H. SMITH #1838.
508 iii. Gladys McCOY #1819.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Gladys died young.
509 iv. Albert McCOY #1820, born Sep 1895 in IL.
510 v. Bonnie Eugene McCOY #1821, born Feb 1887 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Bon died young.
NICKNAME: Bon.
511 vi. Ashley McCOY #1822, born 2 Jun 1889 in IL., died 1967 in MO.
(2) She married David PHEASANT #35263, born 10 Oct 1859 in PA, died 10 Sep 1919 in St. Louis, MO., occupation Safety/Appliance Man.
NOTE: David P. Pheasant's Death Certificate #28771 lists his home address at time of death as 1824 South 7th, St. Louis, MO.
Children:
+ 512 vii. David PHEASANTM #35264.
228. Cornelius E.5 HOLDREN #416 (60.Richard4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 3 May 1862 in Melugin's Grove, IL., died 22 Jul 1907 in Prescott, AZ.
SOURCE: Skip Wiest Minn Mn 1994
AKA: Clarence.
Married 30 Nov 1886 in Beloit, WI., Orra Mae COMPTON #34275, born 31 Aug 1870 in Pennsylvania, Somerset, PA. (daughter of Lewis COMPTON #34282 [1847 - 1921] and Louise COVEY #34283 [1847 - ]), died 23 Jun 1947 in Kamiah, Lewis, ID.
Children:
513 i. Beloit R.6 HOLDREN #34276, born Sep 1889 in KS., died 21 Sep 1904 in Preacher Springs, Pennington, SD.
+ 514 ii. Lula Belle HOLDREN #34277 born 11 Jun 1891.
515 iii. Richard E. HOLDREN #34278, born 31 May 1895 in WY., died 14 Nov 1981 in Orofino, Clearwater, ID.
----------------info U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs------------
SSAN: 505-074-4993
Enlistment date 1: 5 Feb 1915
Release date 1: 4 Jun 1920.
Married 18 Oct 1919 in Rapid City, SD., Helena Ann SAUER #34290, born 8 Apr 1902 in Belle, Edmunds, SD., died Sep 1993 in Orofino, Clearwater, ID.
516 iv. Cornelius C. HOLDREN #34279, born 13 Aug 1897 in SD., died 1921 in Alaska.
517 v. Besty HOLDREN #34280, born 30 Sep 1901 in Limestone, Pennington, SD.
Married 24 Jan 1919 in Deadwood, Lawrence, SD., Milan N. SREDANOVICH #34291, born 3 Jul 1884.
518 vi. Isabelle HOLDREN #34281, born 10 Oct 1905 in Newcastle, Weston, WY., died 29 Nov 1905 in Newcastle, Weston, WY.
229. Elizabeth5 HOLDREN #417 (60.Richard4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 20 Sep 1860 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 7 Sep 1934 in Winslow, Kitsap, WA.
RESIDENCE: Greenwood, King, Washington (1910 U.S. Census)
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Libbie
After John;s death she moved to Wyoming for a while. I believe her brother was living there. In 1910 she and here three youngest children were living just north of Seattle in Greenwood. She had a chicken farm. In 1920 she had married Charles Waddell (hge is listed as Chas Waddell on here death certificate, but her name is listed as Runchey) and was working as a laundry assistant at the Washington State Hospital in Steilacoom. Chalres Waddell is listed as an attendant at the hospital. The 1930 census take misspelled her last names as Warddell. At the time and until her death she was living with my parents on Bainbridge Island.
Written by: Barbara Lavery, Edmonds, Washington (2003)
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(1) Married 31 Dec 1879 in Compton, Lee, IL., John Wesley RUNCHEY #418, born 4 Sep 1858 in Compton, Lee, IL. (son of Robert RUNCHEY #1825 [1817 - 1905] and Eliza RUSLING #33568 [1824 - ]), died 4 Jun 1902 in Red Cloud, Webster, NE.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
SOURCE: Barbara Lavery, Edmonds, WA. (2003)
John committed suicide (June 1902). He was the proprietor of the Holland Hotel in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Source a newspaper clipping from a Nebraska index of newspaper articles.
Children:
519 i. Richard G.6 RUNCHEY #25541, born 5 Dec 1880 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL.
NICKNAME: Dick
SOURCE: United States Census, 1900.
Married 19 Feb 1908 in Red Cloud, Webster, NE., Alice HARPHAUS #33555, born ca. 1880 in Mclean Co., IL. (daughter of John HARPHAUS #33559 and Mary RAYBURN #33560).
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
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520 ii. Eula I. RUNCHEY #33551, born 27 Apr 1884 in IL., died 18 May 1931 in Ada, ID.
RESIDENCE: Red Cloud City, Webster, Nebraska (1900 U.S. Census).
Married 21 Oct 1906 in Sheridan, WY., Guy Nelson TOOTHACRE #33554, born ca. 1883, died 1962.
521 iii. Rose Ella RUNCHEY #33550, born 7 Feb 1887 in Compton, IL., died 20 Oct 1975 in San Rafael, Marin, CA.
RESIDENCE: Red Cloud City, Webster, Nebraska (1900 U.S. Census)
RESIDENCE: Greenwood, King, Washington (1910 U.S. Census).
Married ca. 1960, Charles Henry CHAMBREAU #33556, born 24 Sep 1892 in OR. (son of Levi CHAMBREAU #34314 [1865 - ] and Genevieve RHODES #34315 [1865 - ]), died 8 Dec 1972 in San Francisco, CA.
+ 522 iv. Oliver Alonzo RUNCHEY #33552 born 13 Apr 1891.
+ 523 v. James Wesley RUNCHEY #33553 born 19 May 1893.
(2) Married 6 Nov 1912 in South Bend, WA., Chas W. WARDDELL #25540.
235. Clarence5 HOLDREN #421 (61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 9 Dec 1854 in IL., died in OK ?
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married wife of Clarence Holdren #429.
Children:
524 i. Grace6 HOLDREN #430.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married _____ FISHER #431.
236. Jeremiah5 HOLDREN #422 (61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 Nov 1857 in IL., died 28 Nov 1913 in Ccompton Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
NICKNAME: Jerry.
He married Emma Jane ELLSWORTH #432, born 6 Jun 1860, died 21 Feb 1952.
Children:
+ 525 i. Edna Browning6 HOLDREN #433 born 10 Apr 1878.
+ 526 ii. Charles Louis HOLDREN #1393 born 11 Mar 1880.
+ 527 iii. Harry Holman HOLDREN #1392 born 24 Dec 1882.
+ 528 iv. Boyd HOLDREN #1391 born 2 Nov 1888.
+ 529 v. Clifford HOLDREN #1390 born 22 Jun 1895.
+ 530 vi. Nellie HOLDREN #1389 born 6 Oct 1899.
237. Charles Elmer5 HOLDREN #34328 (61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 12 Feb 1860 in IL, died 12 Feb 1942 in Los Angeles, CA.
NICKNAME: Chas
SOURCE: 1900 US census IL.
Married ca. 1886, Josephine Louise STAUFFER #34329, born 8 Sep 1868 in IL. (daughter of Joseph STAUFFER #34330 and _____ _____ #34331), died 7 Jul 1949 in Maywood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Children:
531 i. Verna Evelyn6 HOLDREN #34332, born 7 Nov 1887 in IL., died 5 Apr 1962 in Paradise, Butte, CA.
Married in WA., Robert Harrison TAYLOR #34333, born in SPOKANE, WA., died 19 Nov 1960 in Los Angeles, CA.
532 ii. Robert Elmer HOLDREN #34334, born Mar 1890 in IL., died 1981.
He married Hazel _____ #34335.
533 iii. Winnifred HOLDREN #34336, born 09 Oct 1893 in IL., died 30 Jan 1986 in Irvine, Ornange, CA.
Married 20 Feb 1973 in San Diego, CA., Asa B. SPARKS #35463, born 19 May 1893 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, MI., died 13 May 1983 in Orange, CA.
534 iv. Dorothy Olive HOLDREN #34337, born 17 Aug 1897 in IL., died 24 Mar 1970 in Butte, CA.
535 v. Ruth HOLDREN #34338, born 7 Feb 1900 in IL.
536 vi. Clarence HOLDREN #34339, born 1902 in IL., died 1973.
238. Benjamin L.5 HOLDREN #424 (61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Jul 1862 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Ida TERHUNE #435.
Children:
+ 537 i. Benjamin J.6 HOLDREN #33287 born ca. 1885.
538 ii. Mattie A. HOLDREN #33288, born 1892 in Brooklyn, Lee, IL. ?
239. Ladona ?5 HOLDREN #425 (61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Apr 1865 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Kirk CAMPBELL #436.
Children:
539 i. Bennie6 CAMPBELL #1264.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Hope ABELL #1262.
540 ii. Mattie CAMPBELL #1263.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
She married Delbert MILLER #1261.
242. William Clarence5 HOLDREN #438 (62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 Jun 1850 in Anthony, Montour, PA., died 09 Jun 1920 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: History of Lee Co. 1881. and Maxine Holdren Gilmore.
William C. Holdren is the owner of a farm of eighty acres on section 10,
Brooklyn township, near the city limits of Compton. He came to this county in
1851, bought by his parents, John an Phoebe (Derr) Holdren. He was then but a
year old, his birth having occurred in Pennsylvania, June 15, 1850. The father
had purchased the property upon which the family settled in 1848. Three years
later he brought his family to the middle west, and they took up their abode
upon the tract of government land which he had secured, and which was still in
its wild condition, not a furrow having been turned or an improvement made.
With characteristic energy he began its development and converted the place
into rich fields. He was a very popular man, and one who left the impress of
his individuality for good upon the community in which he lived. He was at the
head of the Union League and was therefore in thorough sympathy with the Union
cause and the administration at Washington. One of his brothers was an
enlisted soldier in the Union army. John Holdren died in 1898, having for two
years survived his wife, who passed away in 1896. Their remains being interred
Malugin Grove cemetery.
William C. Holdren was the eldest in his father's family. He had
comparatively limited opportunities of attending school, having to put aside
his text-books at the age of fifteen years in order to assist his father in
the further cultivation and development of the home place. He was thus
employed until he attained his majority, after which he learned the
carpenter's trade with his uncle, Mathias, with whom he worked until 1881. In
that year he securd a position as fireman on the Chicago, Burlinton and Quincy
Railroad and spent three years in that way. He next began building
residencees in the vicinity and erected many of the substantial homes of the
district until 1907. In that year he accepted the position of salesman for the
Acme Harvester Company and has found the business not only congenial but
profitable. He seems almost intuitively to know how to approach a man and by
square dealing and progressive methods has found no difficulty in disposing of
the goods which he handles. He owns two farms which are now managed by his son
and Mr. Holdren is largely concentratin his attention upon commercial
prusuits.
On the 28th of February, 1882, in Dixon, Mr. Holdren was united in marriage
to Miss Marilla E. Adrian, a daughter of Evans and Mary Ann Arian. Her father
was a large stockraiser and was the owner of the Glenwood farm. The mother
died in March, 1912, and was laid to rest in the Malugin Grove cemetery. Mr.
and Mrs. Holdren have become the parents of three children: Fannie, wife of
William Bird, a retired farmer; John, a representative farmer of Viola
township; and Emma, who resides at home.
In politics Mr. Holdren is a progressive, while fraternally he is connected
with the Masons. holding membership in the lodge at Compton and in the chapter
and commandery at Mendota. He belongs to the United Bretheren church, in which
he is serving as a trustee. He attributes his success and justly so to his
hard work, and his close application and energy constitute an example that
others might profitably follow.
History of Lee County by Frank E. Stevens. Vol III (1914).
(1) Married 28 Feb 1882 in Dixon, IL., Marrilla Ellen ADRIAN #443, born Jun 1858 in Booklyn, Lee Co., IL. (daughter of Evans ADRIAN #1752 [1815 - 1891] and Mary Ann ANLER #1753 [1828 - 1891]), died bef 1920 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
ALIAS: Mary Ann / Masilla
NICKNAME: Ellen.
Children:
+ 541 i. Fannie L.6 HOLDREN #576 born Dec 1883.
+ 542 ii. John Adrian HOLDREN #575 born 6 Aug 1886.
543 iii. Emma G. HOLDREN #1755, born Feb 1892 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987.
She married Levi JOHNSON #1839.
(2) He married Margaret E. MADDEN #1754, born 29 Aug 1858 in IL. (daughter of James L. MADDEN #35440 and Catherine E. MILLER #35441), died 30 Jun 1881 in Lee Co., IL.
243. Eleanora5 HOLDREN #439 (62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Dec 1852 in IL., died 10 Jul 1933 in Compton, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987.
She married Shepard MANNON #444, died 1895.
Children:
544 i. Emma C.6 MANNON #577, born 1870, died 1943.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Fred ADOLPH #2892.
545 ii. Graice P. MANNON #578.
546 iii. R. Palmer MANNON #579.
244. Edward Fred5 HOLDREN #440 (62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Jun 1855 in Lee, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987.
He married Emma G. SWOPE #445.
Children:
547 i. Emma C.6 HOLDREN #580, born ca. 1876, died ca. 1881.
548 ii. Calvin HOLDREN #581, born ca. 1876, died ca. 1882.
245. Jeanette5 HOLDREN #441 (62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Jun 1857 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 01 Dec 1940 in Compton, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987.
(1) Married 28 Nov 1876 in IL., Alonzo DAVISON #446, born Jun 1855 in Compton, Lee, IL. (son of James DAVISON #1768 [1824 - 1887] and Barbara MILLER? #1769 [1824 - 1860]), died 14 Aug 1885 in Compton, Lee, IL.
Children:
+ 549 i. Grace Pearl6 DAVISON #1766 born 22 Aug 1879.
+ 550 ii. Reuben Palmer DAVISON #1767 born 1 May 1884.
(2) She married Granville S. DUNTON #447, born 20 Nov 1837, died 17 Jan 1909.
246. Sherman John5 HOLDREN #442 (62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Jul 1865 in Brooklyn, Lee, IL., died 12 Oct 1949 in Brooklyn, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
The following information was taken form "The Historical Encyclopedia of
Illinois (edited by Newton Bateman and Paul Selby) and History of Lee County
(edited by A.C. Bardwell)." The book was published in 1904.
Sherman J. Holdren, farmer, Viola Township, Lee County, Illinois was born in
Brooklyn Township, Lee County, July 17, 1865, son of John H. and Phoebe
Holdren. His father died February 3, 1900, and his mother died December 6,
1899. Sherman J. Holdren lived with his parents until his marriage, and then
settled on his present farm of 150 acers in Viola Township. October 3, 1890 he
married Helen Klein, daughter of Peter and Rose Klein, of La Salle, Illinois,
and to them four children have been born: Rose M., Myrile, Eva and Albert. In
religious views Mr. Holdren is a Catholic and is a member of the Catholic
Order of Forresters, In political opions he is a Republican and has served as
Township Clerk three years, and for the same length of time was a member of
the Republican County Committee.
(1) Married 30 Oct 1890, Hellen V. KLEIN #448 (daughter of Peter KLEIN #1804 and Rose _____ #1805).
Children:
+ 551 i. Rosanna M.6 HOLDREN #582 born 16 Nov 1890.
552 ii. Myrtle HOLDREN #35444, born abt. 1893 in Lee, IL., died bef. 1904.
553 iii. Eva HOLDREN #1799.
554 iv. Albert Martin HOLDREN #1800, born 05 Oct 1900 in Lee, IL., died 20 Aug 1981 in Dayton, Montgomery, OH.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
He married Lucille MILLER #2894.
555 v. Oliver HOLDREN #35445, born 06 May 1907 in Viola, Lee, IL., died 19 Jan 1976 in West Brooklyn, Lee, IL.
(2) He married Rosanna _____ #2893.
248. Margaret Jane5 HOLDREN #449 (63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1857 in PA., died 1917 in Aurora, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
NICKNAME: Maggie.
She married Jess WILDER #455.
Children:
556 i. Warren6 WILDER #3304, died in Aurori, IL.
NICKNAME: Warnie.
557 ii. Gertrud WILDER #3305.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married _____ SWOPE #3307.
558 iii. Lucretia WILDER #3306.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married M. SWOPE #3308.
250. Cornelius McCoy5 HOLDREN #452 (63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 Jul 1862 in PA., died 5 Oct 1936 in Puyallup, Pierce, WA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
SOURCE #2: Nebraska Marriages 1855-1995
NICKNAME: Niel
AKA: Cornelius H. Holdren
RESIDENCE: Montesano, Grays Harbor, Washington (1930).
(1) Married 25 Oct 1892 in York, York, NE., Amanda SUNBURG #457, born 1863 in Sweeden. (daughter of Carl SUNBURG #33299 and Caroline ANDERSON #33300).
Children:
559 i. Hattie6 HOLDREN #3276, died in Saint Paul, MN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married _____ DICKMAN #3278.
560 ii. Grace HOLDREN #3277, born 10 Apr 1893, died 13 Dec 1969 in Compton, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married _____ JOHNSON #3279.
(2) He married May LINDON #458.
Children:
+ 561 iii. Gertrude HOLDREN #3272.
562 iv. Lucretia May HOLDREN #3273, born 1904.
(3) Married 24 Nov 1909 in Blue Earth, Faribault, MN., Jessie Mable YOKOM #459.
AKA: YOCUM.
Children:
+ 563 v. David S. HOLDREN #3280 born 26 Sep 1913.
564 vi. Alice HOLDREN #3283, born 1915 in Grand Rapids, MN., died 1918 in Grand Rapids, MN.
+ 565 vii. Wilford Arthur HOLDREN #3281 born ca. 1918.
566 viii. Janice June HOLDREN #3282, born ca. 1919.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
has 3 children.
She married husband of Janice Holdren #3298.
251. William Ambrose5 HOLDREN #453 (63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1867 in PA ?
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
NICKNAME: Will.
He married Etta STEVENS #460.
NICKNAME: Nettie
AKA: Etta Sturns.
Children:
+ 567 i. Homer Henry6 HOLDREN #3309 born 1891.
568 ii. Virgil HOLDREN #3310.
Married 25 Sep 1907 in Geneseo Twp., Cerro Gordo Co., IA., Sophia M. GERFEN #33292, born 1887 in Franklin Co., IA. (daughter of Henry C. GERFEN #33293 and Caroline STEMHOUR #33294).
569 iii. Wilbur Elbert HOLDREN #3311, died 10 Jan 1975 in Sabetha, KS.
570 iv. Ada HOLDREN #3312.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Theodore SHERRARD #3313.
252. Harriet5 HOLDREN #454 (63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Jul 1872 in PA., died 14 Oct 1959 in Princeton, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
NICKNAME: Mae.
(1) Married 15 Apr 1891 in Kane Co., IL., Ralph SMITH #461.
Children:
+ 571 i. Gerald Ralph (Trimble)6 SMITH #3223 born 13 Dec 1899.
+ 572 ii. Mary Lucretia SMITH #3225 born 9 May 1892.
(2) Married 14 Oct 1902 in Princeton, Beureau Co., IL., Thomas Currie TRIMBLE #462, born 11 Apr 1876 in Princeton, Beareau Co., IL., died 4 Jul 1936 in Minneapolis, MN.
Children:
573 iii. Martha TRIMBLE #3224, born 11 Mar 1909 in Isabel, SD., occupation Teacher.
She married _____ McMULLEN #23183.
253. Mary Abigal5 HOLDREN #464 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 28 Oct 1858 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 17 Aug 1943 in Algona, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
AKA: Mary Halorine.
Married 26 Nov 1876 in Lee Co., IL., George A. RUNCHEY #474, born 23 Jan 1856 in Ontario, Canada. (son of Robert RUNCHEY #1825 [1817 - 1905] and Eliza RUSLING #33568 [1824 - ]), died 19 Oct 1913 in Riverdale, Twp, Kossuth, IA., occupation farmer.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Barrington IL. dated Oct 1913
PROMINENT FARMER SUICIDES
George Runchey, Living Ten Miles South in Riverdale, Takes Own Life Sunday.
George Runchey, one of the most prominent and well to do farmers in Riverdale township, committed suicide last Sunday morning, sometime between 11 and 12 o'clock in the the large new barn erected during the past year. Mr Runchey has not been in the best of health for several years and was of a despondent nature. Several weeks ago he rented his farm with the intention of moving to Algona. He possessed a half section farm, well improved and stocked and it was probably the thought of leaving the place that brought his despondency to a climax. He arose Sunday morning, shaved himself and later went to the machine shed where he found a rope which he took to the hay loft in the barn. Here he fastened one end to a beam and evidently silid off the hay after placing the rope around his neck. He was found soon after by his son but life was extinct. Coroner Laird was at once notified but did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest.
George Runchey was born in January, 1856, being less than 57 years of age. He came to Kossuth county about 13 years ago, settling on the place where he died. He was a man of exemplary habits, hard working and honest, and was one of the best thought of men in the community. His home relations were pleasant and his act was a great shock to his family. He leaves to mourn his untimely end, his wife and threee sons, Robert, Ellis and Will. Funeral services were held at the house yesterday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock and the remains were shipped to the old home Compton, Illinois for burial.
Children:
574 i. Jesse6 RUNCHEY #1258, born 28 Aug 1880 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 14 Mar 1881 in Compton, Lee, IL.
+ 575 ii. Robert RUNCHEY #1257 born 4 Mar 1882.
+ 576 iii. William RUNCHEY #1256 born 3 Oct 1884.
+ 577 iv. Ellis RUNCHEY #1255 born 20 Apr 1889.
254. Charles Lewis5 HOLDREN #465 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 24 Mar 1861 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 19 Aug 1947 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
RELIGION: Methodist.
(1) Married 10 Mar 1885 in Compton, Lee, IL., Katherine LARKIN #475, born 6 Mar 1859 in Chicago, Cook, IL. (daughter of Hugh LARKIN #1650 [1830 - 1915] and Mary Ann RILEY #1647 [1834 - 1915]), died 31 Dec 1918 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
RELIGION: Methodist.
Children:
+ 578 i. Minnie Alice6 HOLDREN #1642 born 16 Sep 1885.
+ 579 ii. Jane Mae HOLDREN #1646 born 4 May 1887.
+ 580 iii. Mary Elizabeth HOLDREN #1686 born 21 Jun 1889.
581 iv. Edward Leslie HOLDREN #1685, born 29 Nov 1898 in Compton, IL., died 4 May 1988 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 374 20 8300 state of issue MI.
Married 28 Feb 1931 in IN, USA, Ruth Marian CARD #1676, born 20 Apr 1903 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL. (daughter of Edwin M. CARD #1591 and Frances B. KNAUER #1590), died 26 Dec 1982 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Newspaper Anniversary Announcement
Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987.
(2) He married Anna McKERN #476, born 1869, died 1936.
(3) He married Ollie _____ #477, died bef 1969.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987. She died
Sunday before 25 Jan 1969.
255. Clara Louella5 HOLDREN #466 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 24 Jul 1863 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 6 Jun 1945 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
Married 30 Apr 1883, Zina S. FAIRCHILD #478, born 9 Oct 1859 in Lee, IL. (son of Lewis M. FAIRCHILD #3325 [1830 - 1893] and Elizabeth EDMONDS #3326 [1836 - 1917]), died 4 Aug 1927 in Compton, Lee, IL.
Children:
582 i. Lydia6 FAIRCHILD #3317, born 1884 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 5 Mar 1884 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL.
583 ii. Frankie FAIRCHILD #3318, born 1885 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 18 Oct 1885 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL.
+ 584 iii. Verneena FAIRCHILD #3319 born 5 Nov 1886.
585 iv. Ira Rueben FAIRCHILD #3320, born 17 Jul 1888 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died Jul 1936 in Brooklyn Cem, IL.
586 v. Jesse Glenn FAIRCHILD #3321, born 1890 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 1963 in Missouri.
+ 587 vi. Sarah Jane FAIRCHILD #3322 born 25 Apr 1894.
+ 588 vii. Gladys Marie FAIRCHILD #3323 born 30 Aug 1895.
+ 589 viii. Louella Belle FAIRCHILD #3324 born 19 Sep 1901.
256. Emma Florence5 HOLDREN #467 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Nov 1865 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 26 Nov 1934 in MT.
She married Joe L. McKINNEY #479, died 28 May 1943.
Children:
+ 590 i. Bertha Mable6 McKINNEY #3482 born 29 Jul 1888.
591 ii. Nette Mae McKINNEY #3483, born 9 Sep 1890, died Jul 1958 in Lansing, MI.
+ 592 iii. Clarence Andrew McKINNEY #3484 born Mar 1892.
593 iv. Roy Earl McKINNEY #3485, born 15 Aug 1900 in Compton, Lee, IL.
Married 20 May 1924 in Lewistown, Fergus, MT., Sylvia CAREY #32797, born 1906 (daughter of Frank CAREY #32798 and Emma RHONE #32799).
+ 594 v. Robert Lewis McKINNEY #3486 born Sep 1904.
+ 595 vi. Lester Edwin McKINNEY #3487 born 18 Sep 1906.
+ 596 vii. Irma Elvina McKINNEY #3488 born 1908.
257. Lillie Jane5 HOLDREN #468 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 21 Mar 1868 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 19 Dec 1944 in Compton, Lee, IL.
(1) She married Nels C. RASMUSSEN #480, born 1852 in Vejle ?, Denmark>, died 1897 in Compton, Lee, IL.
Children:
+ 597 i. Clarence W.6 RASMUSSEN #3535 born 26 Nov 1893.
598 ii. Ellse Marie RASMUSSEN #3536, born 9 Apr 1895 in Lee, IL.
599 iii. Eliza Ann RASMUSSEN #3537, born 4 Oct 1896 in Lee, IL.
(2) Married 1892, Edward SHORT #3534, born Jan 1852 in Troy Grove, La Salle, IL. (son of Jacob SHORT #34340 and Lusetta Elizabeth KLINEFELTER #34341 [1827 - 1900]), died 1937 in Troy Grove, La Salle, IL.
258. George Edward5 HOLDREN #469 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 May 1870 in Compton, Lee, IL., died Mar 1942 in Sious Rapids, IA.
He married Mary Kate WOLFORD #481, born 3 Oct 1863 in Hagerstown, MD., died 10 Aug 1924 in Sioux Rapids, IA.
Children:
600 i. Jesse W.6 HOLDREN #3541, born in IL.
+ 601 ii. Irvin R. HOLDREN #3542 born 1898.
259. Zachariah Taylor5 HOLDREN #470 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Sep 1872 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 6 Apr 1954 in Spencer, IA.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
(1) Married 1893, Hallie Maude DAVIS #482, born 24 Aug 1873 in Cook Co., IL., died 9 Jan 1934 in Spencer, IA., occupation Housewife.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL, 1987.
Hallie was from Lee County ILL.
Children:
+ 602 i. Hazel Mae6 HOLDREN #3558 born 18 Aug 1894.
+ 603 ii. Jessie Lea HOLDREN #3559 born 8 Apr 1896.
+ 604 iii. Roy Dewey HOLDREN #3560 born 22 Mar 1898.
605 iv. Ralph HOLDREN #3561, born 18 Aug 1902 in Spencer, Clay, IA, died 2 Oct 1918 in Spencer, Clay, IA.
+ 606 v. Floyd HOLDREN #3564 born 10 Feb 1905.
+ 607 vi. Merle Ellis HOLDREN #3562 born 30 May 1906.
+ 608 vii. Archie Joseph HOLDREN #3565 born 23 May 1908.
+ 609 viii. Joyce Florence HOLDREN #3563 born 1 Jan 1914.
(2) Married 1935, Mary KLAVEN #483, died 1946.
(3) Married 1947, Etta Gardner RUNCHEY #484.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987.
She was from Moravia.
Etta was a cousin to her husband, Zachariah T. Holdren.
261. Alice Josephine5 HOLDREN #472 (64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Jan 1880 in Compton, Lee, IL., died in Rockford, IL.
(1) She married Otis CLEMMONS #488.
Children:
610 i. Orley6 CLEMMONS #3314.
611 ii. Floyd CLEMMONS #3315.
612 iii. Earl CLEMMONS #3316.
(2) She married Lawrence MORRIS #489.
(3) She married Herne FISK #490.
265. Sarah Jane5 HOLDREN #493 (65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Feb 1861 in PA., died 1948.
NICKNAME: Sally.
Married 9 Aug 1879 in White Hall, Montour, PA., Frank DILLDINE #499, born 22 Nov 1858 in Montour, PA. (son of J. William DILDINE #3711 [1813 - 1877] and Elizabeth SHEEP #3712 [1819 - 1895]), died Jul 1924 in Schuyler, PA.
Children:
613 i. William H.6 DILDINE #3699, born 8 Mar 1880 in White Hall, PA., died 1952.
He married Nina KOCH #3713.
614 ii. Mary Belle DILDINE #3700, born 29 Oct 1881 in White Hall, PA., died 8 Apr 1944.
She married Weldon RITTER #3714.
615 iii. Florence DILDINE #3701, born 30 Oct 1883 in White Hall, PA., died 15 Jan 1965.
(1) She married Harvey STINE #3715.
(2) She married _____ BAKER #3722.
616 iv. Mary Jane DILDINE #3702, born 14 Aug 1885 in White Hall, PA., died 13 Apr 1963.
She married Raymond ERDLEY #3716.
617 v. Phoebe DILDINE #3703, born 10 Dec 1889 in White Hall, PA., died 6 Aug 1959.
She married Harry FLORA #3717.
618 vi. infant DILDINE #3708, born BEF 1889 in White Hall, PA., died 14 Jan 1889 in White Hall, PA.
619 vii. Adrian Clark DILDINE #3704, born 27 Apr 1892 in White Hall, PA., died 27 Aug 1967.
He married Ruth SMITH #3718.
620 viii. Myron Jack DILDINE #3705, born 29 Sep 1895 in White Hall, PA., died 10 Nov 1965.
He married Kathryn Luella MILLER #3719.
621 ix. Lloyd Joseph DILDINE #3706, born 1 Jul 1897 in White Hall, PA., died 25 Apr 1970.
He married Mary Edythe MILLER #3720.
622 x. Frank DILDINE #3707, born 10 May 1904 in White Hall, PA.
He married Edna REYNOLDS #3721.
266. Oliver Prisilla5 HOLDREN #494 (65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Mar 1863 in Montour, PA., died 27 Oct 1925.
She married Charles B. COX #500.
Children:
623 i. Homer6 COX #3709.
+ 624 ii. John Clyde COX #3710.
267. George Brown5 HOLDREN #495 (65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Apr 1866 in PA., died 13 Jul 1940 in Strawberry Ridge, PA.
He married Clara Brown SNYDER #501, born 10 Jul 1869.
Children:
625 i. Olive May6 HOLDREN #545, born 18 Apr 1894 in Washingtonville, Montour, PA., died 29 Oct 1894.
626 ii. Marion Almia HOLDREN #546, born 31 May 1895 in Washingtonville, PA., died 28 Feb 1973 in Moscow, PA.
+ 627 iii. Alfred Snyerr HOLDREN #547 born 8 Apr 1897.
+ 628 iv. Caroline Bloom HOLDREN #548 born 6 Jan 1899.
+ 629 v. Phoebe Dorthy HOLDREN #549 born 8 Aug 1901.
+ 630 vi. John Wesly HOLDREN #550 born 15 Jul 1904.
+ 631 vii. Charles Phineas HOLDREN #3732 born 27 Aug 1905.
+ 632 viii. Erma Alvesta HOLDREN #3743 born 28 May 1907.
+ 633 ix. George William McConnell HOLDREN #3759 born 8 Feb 1910.
+ 634 x. Stewart Allen HOLDREN #3727 born 26 Sep 1911.
269. Emma Fannie5 HOLDREN #497 (65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Feb 1871 in Montour, PA., died 17 Feb 1908.
Married 18 Dec 1890, Warren MASTELLER #502.
Children:
635 i. Mary6 MASTELLER #3739.
She married Roy DERR #3742.
636 ii. Edna MASTELLER #3740.
637 iii. Ruth MASTELLER #3741.
270. Mary Ellen5 HOLDREN #498 (65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 Apr 1873 in PA.
She married Arthur WILSON #503.
Children:
638 i. _____6 WILSON #3698.
271. Dora Frances5 HOLDREN #504 (66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 14 Mar 1861 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 15 May 1929 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
Married 1882, John Ball DEWALD #513, born 2 Feb 1859 in Lycoming, Franklin Twp, PA. (son of George Washington DEWALD #3858 and Sarah BALL #3859), died 27 Dec 1921.
Children:
+ 639 i. John Paul6 DEWALD #3827 born Feb 1881.
+ 640 ii. Blanche Holdren DEWALD #3824 born 18 Dec 1882.
+ 641 iii. Charles Cleveland DEWALD #3823 born 18 Oct 1884.
642 iv. Sarah Pearl DEWALD #3825, born Apr 1886 in PA., died 1960.
(1) She married John Ezra FULLMER #3833, born 23 Jan 1886, died 3 Mar 1966.
(2) She married Allen H. BIDDLE #3860, died 17 Nov 1917.
(3) She married Lloyd CONFER #3861.
643 v. Jalena F. DEWALD #3822, born 21 Jan 1891, died 13 Dec 1895 in White Hall. PA.
+ 644 vi. George Washington DEWALD #3826 born 21 Jan 1891.
275. Jacob5 HOLDREN #508 (66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Dec 1868 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 22 Mar 1947 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987. Tombstone.
NICKNAME: Jake.
He married Irene SCHOOLEY #514.
Children:
645 i. Edith6 HOLDREN #3820, born 13 Nov 1905.
She married Foster HARTMAN #3821.
278. Myles Arthur5 HOLDREN #511 (66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 5 Feb 1879 in White Hall, Montour, PA., died 26 Feb 1953 in White Hall, Montour, PA.
He married Mary Jane (Malsie) KIRKNER #515, born 7 Nov 1880 in Exchange. (daughter of Eugene KIRKNER #3789 and Hannah _____ #3790), died 10 Apr 1933 in White Hall, PA.
Children:
+ 646 i. Edna M.6 HOLDREN #3791 born 14 Feb 1899.
+ 647 ii. Jelana Harriet HOLDREN #3792 born 7 Nov 1900.
+ 648 iii. George A. HOLDREN #3793 born 20 Feb 1903.
+ 649 iv. Scott Eugene HOLDREN #3794 born 25 Mar 1905.
283. Rachel5 EVERITT #34270 (69.Sammuel4, 20.Anna3 HOLDREN, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
They had 9 children.
She married Abel TAYLOR #34271.
Abel taught school in the old log house that stood a short distance below and on the opposite of the road from the residence of the later Mose Roberson. HIs son Elijah Everitt Taylor now in his 88the year ahd who resides in Newark, writes me that he was sent with his sister Sarah and brother Samuel to that academy, not to learn, but to be out of the way at home. He passed the time skipping stones on the water nearby.
Children:
650 i. Elijah6 TAYLOR #34272.
651 ii. Sarah TAYLOR #34273.
652 iii. Samuel TAYLOR #34274.
288. Hannah Marilla5 HOLDREN #25386 (82.Thomas4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 23 Sep 1849 in Stafford, Monroe Co., OH., died 11 Mar 1937 in Halls Summit, Coffey Co., KS.
NICK NAME: Rilla
RESIDENCE: Hallsummit, KS. (1921).
Married 25 Aug 1866 in Wea, Miami, KS., Michael DOHERTY #26105, born Nov 1839 in Roscommon, Connaught, Ireland., died 3 Apr 1903 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS., occupation farmer.
his sister Anna is listed in Kansas History Book (1885) as having a fther
named Thomas Doherty.
Children:
653 i. Thomas Francis6 DOHERTY #26114, born 7 May 1867 in Spring Hill, KS., died 28 Sep 1935 in Coffey Co., KS.
Married 22 Dec 1889 in Coffey Co., KS., Inex HAFFNER #26122.
654 ii. Lizzie DOHERTY #26115, born 7 Mar 1869 in Spring Hill, KS., died 24 Nov 1964 in Coffey Co., KS.
Married 29 Jan 1888 in Coffey Co., KS., William SAUERESSIG #26123.
655 iii. William DOHERTY #26116, born 28 Mar 1871 in Miami Co., KS., died 17 Feb 1905 in Coffey Co., KS.
656 iv. Mary DOHERTY #26117, born 12 Oct 1873 in Miami Co., KS., died in Coffey Co., KS.
Married 12 Jan 1898 in Coffey Co., KS., J.C. STINE #26124.
657 v. Charles DOHERTY #26118, born 30 Mar 1876 in Miami Co., KS.
He married Stella? ZIEGLER #26125.
658 vi. Michael DOHERTY #26119, born 1 Mar 1879 in Miami Co., KS., died 29 Aug 1951 in Campo, Baca Co., CO.
not married.
659 vii. Annie DOHERTY #26120, born 1 Mar 1879 in Miami Co., KS., died 27 Jan 1965 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS.
AKA: Anna.
Married 14 Feb 1901 in Ottuma, Coffey Co., KS., J.C. GREEN #26126.
660 viii. Maggie Frances DOHERTY #26121, born 29 Jul 1884 in Ottumwa, Coffey Co., KS., died 3 Nov 1973 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS.
Married 9 Apr 1907 in Burlington, Coffey Co., KS., Bird O. FANNING #26127.
289. George W.5 HOLDREN #26106 (82.Thomas4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1 Jul 1851 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH., died 24 Aug 1921 in Newton, Harvey, KS.
Married 24 Dec 1872 in Cass, MO., Addie JARVIS #26107.
Children:
661 i. Lora6 HOLDREN #26129.
RESIDENCE: Louise. Texas (1921).
She married _____ CROSS #26135.
662 ii. Lena HOLDREN #26131.
RESIDENCE: Newton (1921).
She married _____ DuBOIS #26136.
663 iii. Serel HOLDREN #26132.
RESIDENCE: Elbing (1921).
664 iv. Stella HOLDREN #26133.
RESIDENCE: Clements KS. (1921).
She married _____ MOORE #26137.
665 v. David HOLDREN #26134.
RESIDENCE: Kalvesta, KS. (1921).
294. William Lewis5 HOLDREN #25391 (83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Dec 1837 in Monroe Co., OH., died 31 Jan 1906 in Spring Hill, KS.
Obit: Jan 1906
Lewis Holdren, a well known citizen in the north part of the county, died Wednesday, Jan 31, at his home in Spring Hill, after an illness of a few days with pneumonia.
Mr. Holdren was sixty-nine years of age. He was born and raised in Monroe-co., Ohio, and after living a brief time in Iowa, came with his parents to this county in 1858, locating in Ten Mile-twp, where he improved a farm. In 1862 he was married at Old Marysville to Miss McClintock. He disposed of his farm in Ten Mile a number of years ago and of recent years has been residing in Spring Hill. Mr Holdren was a good citizen and was generally respected. With his wife he leaves three daughters and five sons, Mrs. E. Ramsey of Fort Scott, Miss Lola Holdren at Spring Hill, Wm. Holdren at Larned, Joe Holdren at Cherryvale and Monroe, David and John Holdren at Spring Hill. Four brothers and four sisters also survive, Mrs. Skinner at Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Charles Flanders of Paola, Mrs. D.J. Post of Lawrence, Thomas Holdren of Bucyrus, Ross Holdren in Oklahoma and George and Charles Holdren at Larned. The funeral services under the auspices of the A.F. & A. M. lodge, will be held at Spring Hill this Friday, afternoon. The remains will be buried in the Spring Hill cemetery.
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BORDER WARFARE: Civil War.
Historian Albert Castel has said of that war: "We like to think of the Civil War as the last romantic war as a sort of gallant duel between gentlemen. There was a certain aura of "swords and roses" in the East, but west fo the Mississippi, that neglected area of the Civil War history, quite a different atmosphere prevailed: Here the fighting was grim, relentless, and utterly savage a battle to the knife, and the knife to the hilt.
Nowhere was this more true than in the bloody war within a war that raged along the Kansas-Missouri border. There the people did not even wait for the bombardment of Fort Sumter. As early as 1855, armies of proslavery 'border ruffins' from Missouri and Anti-slavery Kansas 'jayhawkers' clashed in the fierce struggle which determined that Kansas would enter the Union as a free rather than as a slave state."
"This prelude to the Civil War engendered a mutual hatred and bitterness which, in 1861, flared into vicious reprisals and counter reprisals. As one Kansan later remarked 'The Devil came to the border, liked it, and decided to stay a while.' Let by Jim lane, Charles Jenison, and Don Anthony, Kansas raider swirled through Western Missouri, looting, burning, and killing. Missouri 'bushwachersz' in turn made quick devastating guerrilla forays into Kansas. Soon a border strip forty miles wide was a no-mans land of desolate farmhouses, brush-grown fields, and prowling gangs of marauders."
The Holdren family settled in Ten Mile Township, of Miami County (near Spring Hill) in 1858. It was alleged that some Abolishinist Societies in the Northeast actively recruited settlers and provided supplies and other financial help to migrate to Kansas. The action was to insure that Kansas residents would vote for a "free" state. The route of travel was to the north and through Iowa because some persons traveling through Missouri enroute to Kansas had their horses, wagons, and other belongings confiscated. The Missourians seemed to know who to look for.
John Brown was an early settler near Osawatomie in Miami Conty. He returned East to raid the Federal Armory at Harpers Ferry for weapons to liberate slaves. This action foresha dowed the coming bloody war.
Spring Hill, Kansas is located 11 miles from the Border. William Quantrell's raid with 450 men on Lawrence, Kansas, was on August 21, 1863. The Holdren home was burned by the raiders when they were returning to Missouri from the raid. The business center of Lawrence was almost completely devastated, 150 men were killed and thiry others wounded.
From the time I was a little girl, I remember my Father telling about the Quantrell Raid on Lawrence. He was not born at the time but their home was burned and all they had left was a pig pen. My Grandmother Holdren was expecting her first child at the time and the men, Grand-father Holdren and neighbours, caught one of the raiders who had stopped to rest. They tierd him to a tree and gave Grandmother a gun to guard him while they went to look for others. The story goes that the prisoner offered to show grandmother how to use the gun and she told him if he tiried to get free she would kill him. After the men returned he was taken away and shot. To the best of my knowledge, this is a true story (Frances Holdren Boyle)
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Married 22 Jan 1863 in Old Marysville, KS., Louisa Jane McCLINTOCK #25393, born 16 Sep 1843 in New Harford, IL. (daughter of Harvey W. McLINTOCK #25910 [1820 - ] and Lyndia SHINN #25911), died 8 Mar 1916 in Spring Hill, KS.
Obit: Mar 1916
Death of Mrs L.J. Holdren. Louisa Jane Holdren was born Sept 16, 1843 in New Harford, IL. being the second child born to H.W. McClintock and wife, Lydia Shinn McClintock. She came to Johnson county, Kansas with her parents in Mar 1861, where they established a home on Captain creek, near Prairie Center.
She was married to William Lewis Holdren Jan. 22, 1863 in this county where she has resided continuously since that time. Mr Holdren died Feb. 2, 1906.
She was the mother of nine chidlren eight of whom are still living , as follows; William H. Holdren, Lyons Kas., Mrs. Lee Landon, Topeka Kas., Joseph W. Holdren, Independence Kas., Mose Holdren, Spring Hill, Kas., Mrs. Ruth Ramsay, Kansas City, Mo., David holdren Spring Hill, Kas. Mrs. Lola Chevesich, Stockton, Calif, and John Holdren, Indepeneance, Kas., The oldest Mary Lydia, having died in this county in 1880 at the age of 10 years.
Mrs. Holdren was a member of the Maternal Aid association and the ?trons of Husbandry with wihich ?st named organization usually called the Grange, she was an active and zealous worker for the last thirty-five years.
she was united with the Christian church, Aug. 9, 1896 at Spring Hill with which denomination she retained her membership until her death.
Besides the children, who were all present during her last illness, except Mrs. Chevesich of California, she leaves two sisters and six brothers to morn her death. She passed away 8 Mar 1916 aged 72 years 5 months and 21 days.
The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M.E. church, conducted by the pastor Rev. D.A. McCullough. Burial will be in Spring Hill cemetery.
After a long busy and useful life, Mrs. Holdren died as she had lived honored, trusted and loved. She had been a faithful wife, a good mother and a kind neighbor. She will be greatley missed by her relatives and friends.
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Children:
666 i. Mary Lydia6 HOLDREN #25971, born 13 Apr 1864 in Spring Hill, KS., died 1880.
+ 667 ii. William Harvey HOLDREN #25972 born 4 May 1867.
+ 668 iii. Manda Elizabeth HOLDREN #25973 born 25 Dec 1869.
+ 669 iv. Joseph Wellington HOLDREN #25394 born 9 Nov 1872.
+ 670 v. Lewis Mose HOLDREN #25974 born 17 Feb 1875.
+ 671 vi. Ruth HOLDREN #25975 born 25 Feb 1878.
672 vii. David HOLDREN #25976, born 23 Sep 1880 in Spring Hill, KS., died 22 Sep 1923.
died accident on train track
NICK NAME: Dave.
673 viii. Laura B. HOLDREN #25977, born 25 Sep 1883 in Spring Hill, KS., died 12 Apr 1931 in Stockton, CA.
Married 1905, Albert CHEVESICH #25979.
RESIDENCE: Lancaster, CA. (1978).
674 ix. John HOLDREN #25978, born 30 Oct 1886 in Spring Hill, KS., died 7 May 1965.
Married 25 Jul 1917 in Kansas City, Jackson, MO., Katherine BROMLEY #25980, born 30 Nov 1884.
296. Lucy Ann5 HOLDREN #26063 (83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1842 in OH.
Married 12 Dec 1860 in Miami, KS., David HEFLEBOWER #26075, born 1 Jan 1836 in Jefferson Co., VA., occupation famer.
David H. Heflebower, farmer, Section 32. Township 15, Range 24, P.O. Spring Hill, was one of the earliest pioneers of the township of Wea. and the largest landed proprietor; having at this date a number of fine farmes aggregating 2,120 acres. If lying in a body this property would form a tract one mile wide by a little more than three and a quarter milies long. This land is all first-class, every farm is improved and all occupied by tenants except his homestead. Mr. Heflebower was born in Jefferson County, VA. January 1, 1836; removed to Hampshire County with his parents when six years of age; when twenty-one he stared West (1857); spent the summer of that year in Missouri, and in the fall came to Kansas and located on the quarter section where he now resides. His success in acquiring an almost princely estate is due to the possession of superior business quallfications a sagacious knowledge of men and values and energy and pluk that never weakend, earnest and ambitious of success in business at home a genial kind -hearted gentleman. He was married in Miami County, Kan. December 12, 1860 to Miss Lucy A. Holdren, daughter of William and Mary Holdren. Mrs. Heflebower was born in Ohio. They have six children, the eldest, Edmonia is the wife of Lambert Newton of spring Hill, Kan. Frances G. is the wife of Charles Stacy of Wea.The younger members , W. Dexter, Illie, Mary and Ethie are at home.
Children:
675 i. Edmonia6 HEFLEBOWER #26140.
She married Lambert NEWTON #26146.
676 ii. Frances G. HEFLEBOWER #26141.
She married Charles STACY #26147.
677 iii. W. Dexter, HEFLEBOWER #26142.
678 iv. Oille HEFLEBOWER #26143.
679 v. Mary HEFLEBOWER #26144.
680 vi. Ethie HEFLEBOWER #26145.
307. James Monroe5 HOLDREN #25398 (84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1849 in OH.
(1) He married Mariah Jane KING #25408.
Children:
681 i. Frank6 HOLDREN #25409, born 1871, died 1946.
682 ii. Mary Anne HOLDREN #25410.
683 iii. Mahala Jane HOLDREN #25411.
684 iv. Thomas S. HOLDREN #25412, born 1875, died 1945.
685 v. John HOLDREN #25413.
(2) He married Rachel Adeline HUPP #25414, born 1860, died 1939.
NICKNAME: Addie.
Children:
686 vi. James Arthur HOLDREN #25415, born 1883, died 1931.
687 vii. George M. HOLDREN #25416, born 1884, died 1965.
+ 688 viii. Alice HOLDREN #25417 born 1901.
310. John William5 HOLDREN #25401 (84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born May 1854 in OH., died 1903.
Married 29 Nov 1877 in Noble, OH., Mary LINTON #25420, born 1858, died 1922.
Children:
689 i. Beecher Dawson6 HOLDREN #25421, died 1880.
690 ii. Hiram Virgil HOLDREN #25422, born 1882, died 1945.
+ 691 iii. Gifford S. HOLDREN #25423.
+ 692 iv. Myrtle Florence HOLDREN #25424 born 1888.
+ 693 v. Ellzey Watson George HOLDREN #25425 born 1893.
694 vi. Dulcie Grace HOLDREN #25426, born 1897, died 1953.
311. Jacob Allen5 HOLDREN #25512 (84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1856 in OH.
Married 4 Aug 1877, Emaline HANDLIN #25513.
Children:
695 i. Maggie M.6 HOLDREN #25514, born 1878, died 1902.
696 ii. Tecia HOLDREN #25515, died 1879.
697 iii. Bessie B. HOLDREN #25516.
698 iv. Clarence A. HOLDREN #25517, died 1884.
699 v. Mary HOLDREN #25518.
700 vi. Olive HOLDREN #25519.
324. Narville5 HOLDREN #25521 (89.Samuel Seeley4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1867, died 1905.
He married Emma A. STEPHENS #25522, born 1867, died 1939.
Children:
701 i. Veryl C.6 HOLDREN #25523, born 1893, died 1992.
He married Moody W. SCHRAMM #25530, died 1980.
702 ii. Charles A. HOLDREN #25524, born 1894, died 1968.
+ 703 iii. Edgar Dean HOLDREN #25525 born 29 Sep 1895.
704 iv. Earl James HOLDREN #25526, born 1897, died 1926.
705 v. Raleigh C. HOLDREN #25527, died 1900.
706 vi. Bertha M. HOLDREN #25528.
707 vii. Raymond N. HOLDREN #25529, died 1905.
325. Arlington F.5 HOLDREN #25402 (89.Samuel Seeley4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married Kizzie E. KIDD #25403.
Children:
708 i. Victor6 HOLDREN #25404, born 1892, died 1911.
709 ii. Gale M. HOLDREN #25405, died 1896.
710 iii. George E. HOLDREN #25406, born 1903, died 1971.
Generation Six
363. Carrie D.6 HOLDREN #25710 (102.Amos5, 25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1).
She married E. GILHAM #25714.
Children:
711 i. Winfred7 GILHAM #25715.
712 ii. _____ GILHAM #25716, born 1896.
365. George Stanley6 HOLDREN #25712 (102.Amos5, 25.George4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1873, died 1952.
He married Louise BODEN #25717, born 1876, died 1939.
Children:
713 i. Paul Boden7 HOLDREN #25718, born 1911, died 1917.
382. Elza Ellsworth6 HOLDREN #25754 (110.Hollis Hamilton5, 27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1868.
He married Mary GRAVES #25760.
Children:
714 i. Blanche7 HOLDREN #25761.
715 ii. Hazel HOLDREN #25762.
716 iii. Clifford HOLDREN #25763.
717 iv. Josie HOLDREN #25764.
718 v. Harold Hollis HOLDREN #25765.
719 vi. Ruth HOLDREN #25766.
720 vii. Ollie Lovenia HOLDREN #25767, born 1892.
721 viii. Gladys Mary HOLDREN #25768, born 1901.
383. William Elmer6 HOLDREN #25755 (110.Hollis Hamilton5, 27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1872.
He married Bertha V. HUHN #25769.
Children:
722 i. Carl Emil7 HOLDREN #25770.
723 ii. Otis Pearl HOLDREN #25771.
724 iii. Willard Claude HOLDREN #25772.
725 iv. Bert Huhn HOLDREN #25773.
726 v. Russel Owen HOLDREN #25774.
385. Effie Lovenia6 HOLDREN #25757 (110.Hollis Hamilton5, 27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1877.
(1) She married _____ _____ #25775.
Children:
727 i. Goldie Melinda7 HOLDREN #25776, born 1898.
(2) She married Perley M. CLARK #25777.
Children:
728 ii. Lloyd Leslie CLARK #25778, born 1901.
387. Lily May6 HOLDREN #25759 (110.Hollis Hamilton5, 27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1884.
She married Hiram PECK #25779.
Children:
729 i. Mildren7 PECK #25780.
730 ii. Willard PECK #25781.
731 iii. John PECK #25782.
732 iv. Clarence PECK #25783.
733 v. Geneva PECK #25784.
734 vi. Ellswroth PECK #25785.
735 vii. Glenn PECK #25786.
736 viii. Mary Louise PECK #25787.
737 ix. Betty Jean PECK #25788.
398. Lafayette6 HOLDREN #25801 (113.William5, 27.Hamilton4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1).
He married Nannie HOLDREN #25802.
Children:
738 i. Byrl7 HOLDREN #25803.
He married Rosa _____ #25804.
413. Joseph Harley6 HAULDREN #25831 (120.Francis M.5 HOLDREN, 28.Zimiri4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 1882, died 30 Jan 1965, occupation farmer/Methodist minister.
Married in Adams Co., OH., Mary Elizabeth TEGARDEN #25832, born 1887, died 1962 in Adams Co., OH.
Children:
739 i. Clemence7 HAULDREN #25833.
740 ii. Ellen HAULDREN #25834.
741 iii. Donna HAULDREN #25835, born 1913.
Married Feb 1929, Carey Esto HAMILTON #25839, born 1907, died 1983, occupation farmer.
742 iv. Shriver HAULDREN #25836, born 1920, died 1935 in Adams Co., OH.
743 v. Joseph Franklin HAULDREN #25837, born 1924.
He married Eula Josephine LITTLE #25847, born 1920.
AKA: Hughes.
744 vi. Wildred Leah HAULDREN #25838.
She married Van Louis (Wareghem) SNOW.
414. Marie Willis6 HOLDREN #25875 (120.Francis M.5, 28.Zimiri4, 6.John3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Feb 1887 in Milledgeville, Fayette Co., OH., died Sep 1971 in Cocoa, FL.
her middle name could be Wamsley instead of Willis.
Married 27 Nov 1907 in Mason Co., KY., Samuel Fisher SWANGER #25876, born 28 Nov 1882 in Brown Co., OH. (son of Philip SWANGER #25908 [1834 - ] and Mary Elizabeth LLOYD #25909 [1843 - ]), died 1 Mar 1971 in Cincinnati, OH.
Samuel (Sam) Swanger worked at many jobs during his lifetime. Starting as a tenant farmer in Mason County, Kentucky, he retired from the B&O Railway, spending his last years with the railroad as a crossing attendant. He was known by family and friends as a quiet, loving man with a good sense of humor and a warm smile. He delighted in his later years in entertaining his grandchildren with card tricks and jokes.
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Children:
745 i. Thelma7 SWANGER #25877, born 1910, occupation Registered Nurse.
Married in Cincinnati, OH., Ernest SHARP #25879.
746 ii. Phillip Frazier SWANGER #25878, born 17 Sep 1913 in Germantown, IN., occupation Sprinkler fitter.
Married 26 Oct 1946 in Richmond, IN., Kathryn Genevieve COSTELLO #25894, born 3 Jul 1923 in Baltimore, MD. (daughter of Lawrence Philip COSTELLO #25906 [1885 - ] and Ellen CLARK #25907 [1886 - ]), occupation housewife.
417. Ervin6 PARR #25957 (127.Vinton5, 29.Grace4 HOLDREN, 9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 Nov 1868, died 30 Jan 1931, occupation worked in the Oil fields.
He married Mary Elizabeth MOORE #25958, born 11 Apr 1869 (daughter of Isaac MOORE #25959 and Elizabeth _____ #25960), died 1943.
Children:
747 i. Earl Leo7 PARR #25961, born 19 Dec 1889.
he lived in Enid, OK.
He married _____ _____ #25962.
748 ii. Chelsea Leora PARR #25969, born 11 May 1892, died 11 Oct 1964 in Marietta, OH.
No children.
She married Ray LISK #25970, died 1962.
418. Millicent E.6 HOLDREN #25949 (131.George Henry5, 30.Thomas4, 9.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 Jan 1876.
RESIDENCE: Copan, Okla with her daughter (1968)
The Holdren home in Copan, Okla. was still standing along State Route 7 in Washington County, O., but Ohio bought it for replacent of highway and the new roller dam which will be installed nearby in Ohio river. SOURCE: the Parr family book by Helen Parr Fleming page 119.
She married Jason SHEETS #25950.
Children:
749 i. _____7 SHEETS #25951.
RESIDENCE: Copan, Okla. (1968).
434. Russell6 HOLDREN #26315 (189.Lloyd5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married _____ _____ #26316.
Children:
750 i. Merrill7 HOLDREN #26317.
452. Lyvera6 HOLDREN #26291 (196.George U.5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Aug 1870 in Pine Summit, Columbia, PA., died 1948 in PA.
They have 3 known children, 2 daughters and 1 son.
Married 7 Nov 1891, Daniel H. CREVELING #26296, born 12 Nov 1865 in Scott, Columbia, PA., died 9 May 1896 in PA.
Children:
751 i. Eunice7 CREVELING #34134, born 31 Mar 1893 in PA., died 1920 in PA.
453. Mae Fanie6 HOLDREN #26292 (196.George U.5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Jan 1873 in Pine Summit, Columbia, PA., died 1955 in Bloomsburg Ward 3, Columbia, PA.
Married 31 Mar 1898 in PA., Charles EDWARDS #26297, born Feb 1863 in Bloomsburg, Columbia Co., PA., died 1945.
Children:
752 i. Raymond H.7 EDWARDS #34135, born 14 Apr 1899 in PA., died 14 Jan 1894 in Benton, Columbia, PA.
753 ii. Helen E. EDWARDS #34136, born ca 1901 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, PA.
754 iii. Glen H. EDWARDS #34137, born 29 Jan 1902 in Bloomsburg Ward 3, Columbia, PA., died 7 Oct 1918 in Bloomsburg Ward 3, Columbia, PA.
755 iv. Mildred EDWARDS #34138, born 29 Apr 1904 in PA., died 1 Feb 1989 in Burlington, VT.
She died in a Nursing Home in Bujrlington, VT.
756 v. Mary K. EDWARDS #34139, born 28 Aug 1909 in PA., died 9 Feb 1996 in Espy Scott Twp, Columbia, PA.
455. Murray H.6 HOLDREN #26294 (196.George U.5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Mar 1878 in Pine Summit, PA., died 24 Sep 1969 in Greensboro, Guilford, NC.
Murray was the youngest child and only son of George and Elizabeth; he was born in 1878 and grew to manhood in the little house that his parents had built. Murray attended the Pine Summit School and located on the old road "out over the hill" to White Hall. It is not known how many years he attended nor to what grade he attained, but from tales told us by him and his peers, it would seem that he matriculated a considerable number of years without notable scholastic achievement. Truancy and mischief played a large part of his formative years.
Gerturde Hileman was born in 1879 in West Hemlock Township, but moved to Greenwood and to Pine with her parents and attended schools in both places; she also attended the Millville Secinary. It would appear that while living in Pine Summit, in the home now owned by Doris Avery Long, she was courted by Murray while her brother was courting Murray's sister Alnora.
Murray and Gertrude were married in 1900 and started housekeeping on the farm, now owned by Wayne Gardner, in Pine Summit that Murray was hired by Joe Lemmons to operate. Here their first child, Frank, was born.
About 1903, they purchased a farm on the top of the Pine Summit Hill formerly owned by Solomon Dirk, but in latter years had passed through several hands the last of which was Gertrudes brother Robert. they farmed and imporved the place until 1931. In 1930, Frank returned from the West to join the operation, and in the following year they bought an ajoining farm on the west side of the hill and farmed that until their retirement in 1944 when their son Howard took it over.
In 1945, they bought a home by the covered bridge near the foot of the hill where they moved but forgot to retire. In addition to chickens, they maintained a truck patch the yield of which supplied many tables of friends, neighbors and relatives; it was a topic of much conversation.
Electricity had come to Pine Summit during the thirties, and with their new home came an indoor toilet. Now an outhouse inside the house was a thought with little appeal, and the outside outhouse was not abandoned altogether. Murray, it was recalled, did at one time admit that, "The wash bowl with its hot and cold running water and mirror was the handiest place to shave." And with their change to a more modern life style came extravagance; the Sears and Roebuck Catalog in the outhouse was exchanged for commiercial toilet paper.
Shortly after Gertrude's death in 1962, Murray moved to Millville with Frank until the death of Florence in 1968; he then went to Greensboro, North Carolina with Donald until his death in 1972. Murray and Gertrude are buried in the Pine Summit Cemetery.
Both enjoyed excellent health; neither had ever spent a day in th hospital. Througth-out their lifetime they were interested observers in the contemporary scene; they always received and read local newspapers, and they listened to the news on the radio when that medium became available. Early in life, Murray was a registered Democrat, but was disaffected by the policies of the New Deal and registered with the republican Party sometime during the forties.
Both were active members of the Pine Summit Scurch all of their adult life. Gertrude taught the adult Sunday School Class for a number of years.
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Married 1900, Gertrude HILEMAN #26299, born 1 Jan 1879 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, PA. (daughter of William David HILEMAN #34128 and Minerva EYER #34129), died 1962 in Bloomsburg, Columbia, PA.
Children:
757 i. Frank7 HOLDREN #26300, born 3 Dec 1901 in Pine Summit, PA., died 15 Feb 1981 in Millville, Columbia, PA.
Frank was born on the Joe Lemmons farm in Pine Summit, but was soon moved to new surroundings on the top of the Pine Summit Hill. He began his education in the same structure that his father had attended, but the school burned during his second year, and the new school was built at its present location, now a dwelling. As was customary, his later elementary school year started when the corn was in the crib and concluded with the commencement fo spring plowing. He remained on the farm at the conclusion of the eighth grade until he was old enough to take work in a factory. The winters of 1919-1920 and 1920-1921 were spent in Bloomsburg at the American Car and Foundry, returning each spring to the farm. In the fall of 1921, he hired on as the teamster for the Normal School in Bloomsburg and stayed there a full year since his brothers were now old enough to replace his labors at home. In the fall of 1922, he went to work in the foundry of Lycoming Motors in Williamsport.
In 1924 he married Mabel Flack of Pine Summit, and twin boys were prematurely born to that union neither of which survived infancy. Soon after their death it was discovered that Mabel was suffering from advanced turberculosis. They drove a Model T Ford to California in the fall of 1925 when there were no paved roads west of St. Louis, MO. In San Bernardino, California, Mabel was placed in a sanatorium, and Frank hired out to a railroad construction firm.
Mabel died in April of 1926 and Frank brought her home to be buried with the boys in Pine Summit's Cemetery. Following the burial, Frank went to Rochester to work and spent the fall of that year following a threshing crew in North Dakota. He returned for a short time to Lycoming Motors, but the fall of 1927 he went to Detroit and worked for both the Hudson motor Company and Continental Motors.
He came home for the Christmas Holidays of 1929, and while there the Methodist Minister, Harry Stenger, asked Frank to accompany his sister-in-law to a birthday celebration. They were married in June. Florence Mason was born in Altoona, but came to Williamsport early in life to attend school there. Before completion of High School, however her parents moved to Forty-Fort where she was graduated in 1923. She then enrrolled in the nurse's training program at the Wilkes Barre General Hospital and received her Nurse's Registration in 1926. From then until her marriage in 1930, she engaged primarily in private duty, and at one time nursed Mrs. Arthur James through a period of extended illness. Mrs. James' husband was elected Governor of Pennsylvania in 1938. Florence's sister Mildred, had married a minister who sometimes sought Florence's service wehn one of his parishoners became ill. Thus she had come to know Millville not only while nursing there, but also during vacations, a situation that existed during the Christmas holidays of 1929 making it necessary for the Reverend to find her a date so that she could accompany his wife and himself as they celebrated his thirtieth birthday on the 27th.
Frank's brothers were growing up and looking for experiences of their own, and he returned to the farm for spring plowing in 1930, and in June, he and his bride went to housekeeping there. While Florence had become familiar with the people of the area, the experience of farm life and managing without the conveniences of electricity, running water, and central heating and bathroom facilities were challenging. But she learned to raise chickens, milk cows and grow vegetables and adapted quickly to farm life. In 1931 Frank's father bought a second farm and moved onto it; Frank and Florence stayed on the homestead until their retirement in 1961 when their son Mason took over. They moved to the house on the corner of Third and Green street in Millville, and Frank worked as a mechanic for the Planing Mill while Florence worked in local nursing homes until her death to cancer in 1968. Frank was forced by illness to retire from the mill in 1972, but as of this writing (1980) remains on Green Street engaging in carpentry and cabinet making as well as projects such as this history of the family.
Florence was well known in the community for her services as a nurse. She was midwife to many mothers during the years that birthing still took place in the home. She provided primary health care for much of the community and attended the death bed of many.
Frank was active in community affairs and soon after marriage was elected to the board of Poor Overseers, and agent that looked after the township's personnel who were either mentally, physically or financially unable to care for themselves. He was later elected to the Pine Township School Board and served as its president and Secretary at various times. He was a prime force, if not the prime motivator, behind the consolidation of the Township's schools with those of Greenwood, Madison and millville Borough during the forties. This was no mean accomlishment when the resistance, which was organized and vociferate, is considered. In 1944, the one room schools were closed and the students transported to Millville, and for the first time in its history, residents of the township had a convenient means to attend high school. In the few years preceeding the consolidation, an attempt had been made to provide limited bus service to those who expressed a desire to attend, but that year bus service was available to all.
Frank and Florence were active all of their married life in the Pine Summit methodist Church and continued to serve it and worship there after their move to Millville. Frank had been a Democrat early in life; Florence a Republican before marriage and a Democrat after. She used to say, Frank took me out one night and changed my politics! Both were disaffectied by the policies of the New Deal however and later registered Republican. Frank cast his first presidential ballot for Coolidge; Florence for Hoover.
Submitted by Murray Holdren as told ghim by his parents and confirmed by Frank Holdren in 1980.
(1) Married 1924, Mabel FLACK #26325, born in Pine Summit, PA., died Apr 1926.
twin boys died infancy.
(2) Married 1930, Florence MASON #26301, born in Altonna.
(3) He married Eva Ester EVANS #34140, born 1 Apr 1917, died 14 Aug 1958 in Nicholas, West VA.
They have 4 known children 2 sons and 2 daughters.
758 ii. Howard G. HOLDREN #26323, born 28 Jan 1907 in Columbia Co., PA., died 24 Mar 1978 in Muncy, PA.
They have 3 known daughters.
Married 30 Mar 1932 in PA., Ocie Mae WORTHINGTON #34130, born 16 Aug 1906 in Unityville, PA. (daughter of Harry E. WORTHINGTON #34131 and Cora Alice JACOBS #34132), died 23 Jun 1994 in Lycoming, PA.
759 iii. Donald D. HOLDREN #26324, born 15 Dec 1908 in PA., died 13 Dec 1994 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas, FL., military 1943 - 1945 Army.
RESIDENCE: Greensboro, North Carolina (1972)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: Donald Holdren
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1908
Death Date: 13 Dec 1994
SSN: 314-096-394
Branch 1: A
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Feb 1943
Release Date 1: 30 Oct 1945.
460. McClellan6 HOLDREN #26305 (197.Adron5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married _____ _____ #26310.
Children:
760 i. Robert7 HOLDREN #26311.
463. Anna6 HOLDREN #26308 (197.Adron5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
She married Earnest GREEN #26312.
Children:
761 i. William7 ERNEST #26313.
469. Artie LeRoy6 HOLDREN #34098 (198.William Jeremiah5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 2 Aug 1899 in Muncy, PA., died 26 Feb 1974 in Muncy, PA.
Married Apr 1942, Irene Melva EVANS #34101, born 13 Jul 1906 in Lycoming, Lycoming, PA., died 21 Jul 1962 in Philadephia, PA.
Children:
762 i. Robert LeRoy7 HOLDREN #34102.
763 ii. David Gene HOLDREN #34103, born 26 Jul 1948 in Lycoming Co., PA., died 26 Sep 2011 in Williamsport, PA.
471. Jason Willard6 HOLDREN #34100 (198.William Jeremiah5, 53.William H.4, 18.William3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 3 Feb 1905 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 3 Sep 1981 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA.
Married 3 Feb 1926 in Farragut, PA., Elsie A. MUNDRICK #34107, born ca. 1905 in Wallus Run, PA.
Children:
764 i. Lawrence William7 HOLDREN #34108, born 30 Dec 1929 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 16 Sep 2004 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA.
Married 14 Sep 1957 in Lycoming Co., PA., Nora Mae KILMER #34119, born 15 Jan 1940 in Marsh Hill, Mcintyre Twp, Lycoming Co., PA. (daughter of John Millard KILMER #34121 and Sallie Anne KEPNER #34122), died 29 Mar 1990 at Pratt, Pratt Co., KS.
765 ii. LeRoy Alvin HOLDREN #34109, born 12 Nov 1931 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 22 Oct 1995 in Trout Run, Lycoming, PA.
He married Beverly J. SCHODT #34117, born 17 Aug 1938 in PA. (daughter of Harold SCHODT #34123 and Edith M. MOON #34124), died Aug 1984 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA.
766 iii. Carol Mae HOLDREN #34110, born 5 Jul 1932 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 1984 in Williamsport, Lycoming, PA.
767 iv. Elizabeth HOLDREN #34111, born 14 Mar 1934 in PA., died 8 Jun 2011 in Mobile, AL.
NICKNAME: Betty.
She married Thomas HELM #34116, born 12 Sep 1934 in PA., died 8 Jun 2011 in Mobile, AL.
768 v. William J. HOLDREN #34112, born 24 Oct 1936 in Montourville, Lycoming, PA., died 29 Jul 1999 in Trout Run, Lycoming, PA.
769 vi. Joseph Allen HOLDREN #34113, born 13 Sep 1939 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 2 Sep 2001 in Muncy, Lycoming, PA.
770 vii. Rosanna J. HOLDREN #34114, born 1944 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 1944 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA.
771 viii. Donna Lee HOLDREN #34115, born 1948 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA., died 1949 in Bodines, Lycoming, PA.
472. Lewis E.6 BRADSHAW #1318 (205.George Washington5, 56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Apr 1866 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 21 Feb 1939 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL. Patricia Morehouse,
Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 14 Oct 1890 in Compton, Lee, IL., Edith E. CHENEY #1315, born 27 Aug 1867 in Chicago, Cook, IL. (daughter of James B. CHENEY #1312 and Caroline JOHNSON #1311), died 30 Apr 1934 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
Children:
772 i. Lucille7 BRADSHAW #1314, born 16 Sep 1898 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 28 May 1975 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
She married Darrell E. NELSON #2888.
773 ii. Rex BRADSHAW #1313, born 27 Aug 1906 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation Frmer & Worked for State.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Rex farmed for a number of years and was employed by the state of Illinois
for 23 years. Rex served as Village board member in Compton ILL. and as
Village president for one term. His religion was Methodist.
Married 15 Feb 1936 in Amboy, Lee, IL., Helen M. LEWIS #1310, born 20 Sep 1911 in Amboy, Lee, IL. (daughter of Ralph B. LEWIS #1306 and Nellie R. MORRISSEY #1305), occupation Teacher.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Helen religion was Catholic.
474. Charles6 BRADSHAW #1317 (205.George Washington5, 56.Mary4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 May 1871 in Lee, IL., died 28 Nov 1924 in Mendota, IL., occupation Bank President.
SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
Charles operated his father's general merchandise store for a short time,
then organised, with a partner, the Merchants and Trader's bank in Compton
which later was known as the First National Bank. He was village Marshal,
village clerk, board member, and president of the board many times. Charles
was cashier of the bank until his death.
He married Mae COLE #1290.
Children:
774 i. Max7 BRADSHAW #1289, died Feb 1972 in Ft. Lauderdall, FL., occupation Business Manager.
SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
Max was active in the road Machinery business. He was district manager for
Allis Chalmers Company, in Ohio for many years. He served as village president
in Compton IL. for a term.
Married 1928, Clare KUHLMAN #1288.
486. William H.6 CARNAHAN #1613 (215.Lafayette5, 57.Elizabeth4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 23 Feb 1862 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 8 Feb 1935 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 11 Sep 1884, Helen Nellie COOPER #1612, born 24 May 1862 (daughter of William COOPER #1268 and Hannah _____ #1267), died 13 Feb 1922.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Children:
775 i. William LeRoy7 CARNAHAN #1678, born 12 Oct 1885 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 31 Jul 1953 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Newspaper Obit.
His religion was Methodist.
RECORDS: Birth, Marriage.
Married 17 Jan 1912, Jane Mae HOLDREN #1646, born 4 May 1887 in Compton, Lee, IL. (daughter of Charles Lewis HOLDREN #465 [1861 - 1947] and Katherine LARKIN #475 [1859 - 1918]), died 11 Mar 1920 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Donald Carnahan, Compton IL.
RELIGION: Methodist.
AKA: Jane M. Holdren
NICKNAME: Fanny / FannieJa.
776 ii. Grover Guy CARNAHAN #1677, born 22 Feb 1887 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 15 Aug 1966.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984
His religion was Methodist.
Married 18 Jan 1911 in Compton, Lee, IL., Mary Elizabeth HOLDREN #1686, born 21 Jun 1889 in Compton, Lee, IL. (daughter of Charles Lewis HOLDREN #465 [1861 - 1947] and Katherine LARKIN #475 [1859 - 1918]), died 20 May 1987 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Her religion wa Methodist.
777 iii. Glen Cooper CARNAHAN #1266, born 23 Nov 1891 in Compton, Lee, IL., died Apr 1986 in Naples, Collier Co., FL.
778 iv. Ralph Monroe CARNAHAN #1265, born 2 Nov 1897 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 7 Sep 1980 in Orange Co., CA.
He married Ruth O. _____ #21847, born 14 Jul 1905, died 15 Jul 1972 in Orange Co., CA.
488. Robert6 CARNAHAN #1406 (215.Lafayette5, 57.Elizabeth4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born in Compton, Lee, IL.
lived in NY.
Children:
779 i. Robert S.7 CARNAHAN #13092.
780 ii. Edward M. CARNAHAN #13093.
490. Rosetta6 CARNAHAN #1404 (215.Lafayette5, 57.Elizabeth4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born in Compton, Lee, IL.
RESIDENCE: near Sterling.
She married Myron HARTSHORN #13090.
Children:
781 i. Lola7 HARTSHORN #13091.
491. Marguerite6 CARNAHAN #1397 (215.Lafayette5, 57.Elizabeth4 HOLDREN, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born in Compton, Lee, IL.
She married _____ DIRKS #13086.
Children:
782 i. Lola7 DIRKS #13087.
783 ii. Susan DIRKS #13088.
784 iii. _____ DIRKS #13089.
494. Gordon L.6 HOLDREN #1808 (223.James Henry5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 13 Sep 1883 in Manson, Calhoun Co., IA., died 01 Mar 1928 in Manson, Calhoun Co., IA.
He married Lula Blanche ROBINSON #34090, born 1887 in IL.
Children:
785 i. Vera Frances7 HOLDREN #34091, born 1911 in IA.
786 ii. Doria Maxine HOLDREN #34092, born 27 Dec 1914, died 26 Jun 1993.
495. Archie Louis6 HOLDREN #1809 (223.James Henry5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 19 Nov 1885 in Manson, Calhoun Co., IA., died 29 Jul 1957 in Mercy Hospital, Fort Dodge, IA.
(1) Married bef 1920, Johanna F. POGLER #34093, born 1891 in Germany., died aft 1920.
(2) He married Blanche _____ #35461, born ca. 1887 in IA.
RESIDENCE: 1930: Reding, Calhoun, IA.
Children:
787 i. Francis V.7 HOLDREN #35462, born in IA.
496. Fern6 HOLDREN #32 (224.William David5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 7 Mar 1889 in Vale, Butte, SD., died 4 Jun 1973 in Rapid City, SD., occupation Housewife / Tailor.
SOURCE: Fern's obit, and the book "Cowboys and Sodbusters" and
Everett Adams Rapid City, SD. 1992
Fern moved to Rapid City in 1946 to live with her son Everett. She Became active in a number of social clubs: The Bachelor Club, which she helped organize for older single people; helping the V.F.W. Auxiliary entertain the Fort Meade patients; the Rebekah Lodge; and the American Association of Retired Persons. She worked as a tailor in several shops and at home, sewing for friends and her grandchildren
SOURCE: the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 309
News from the Valley Irrigator Newell South Dakota. The column heading Vale
and Vicinity.
Feb 4, 1937: Donald Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams, had the misfortune
last Saterday of slicing the top part of his knuckle and splitting the end of
his left thumb. He was taken to Sturgis for treatment.
Mar 4, 1937: Harry Adams is employed this week at the Kingsbury Store while
the Kingsbury families are away.
July 15, 1937: Vale experienced a heavy rain Monday with over 5 inches falling
in 1 1/2 hours a steady rain during the night raised the total to over 7
inches. The Harry Adams family had to be moved from their home on Cottonwood
Creek. The road a mile east of Vale was impassable and a number of people were
stranded here.
Dec 2, 1937: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Adams were honored Sunday evening with a
silver shower in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. The shower was held
at the home of Mrs. Tena Holdren, mother of Mrs Adams, and the same place
where the couple was married.
25 Years Ago In Newell.
Dec 12, 1912: Harry Adams and Miss Fern Holdren were married last week at
Vale, Rev Frank performing the ceremony. They will reside at Vale.
Sept 19, 1938: Mrs. Harry Adams (Deadwood) 1st place for embroidered
centerpiece. 2nd place crocheted centerpiece. 1st place chair set. 1st place
infants outfit
embroidered centerpiece - Butte County Fair.
Married 28 Nov 1912 in Vale, SD., Harry T. ADAMS #203, born 14 Jul 1876 in Solon, Johnson, IA. (son of James Monroe ADAMS #5046 and Sophia DUDLEY #5047), died 4 Nov 1944 in Vale, SD., occupation Store Keeper / Farmer.
SOURCE: Fern Holdren Adams Obit and "Cowboys & Sodbusters" and
Everett Adams Rapid City, SD. 1992.
Harry the youngest child of James Monroe Adams and Sophia Dudley was educated at the Antioch School near Solon and later attended the Willis Academy at Iowa City. In 1898 with two of his brothers, he operated a ranch north of White Lake, South Dakota, where he remained for one and 1/2 years. After this he operated a profitable cement business in White Lake, until he was called home to care for his aged father, who passed away a few months later in November 1907. Upon returining to White Lake he found he no longer had any cement business, so he went to work in Wolcott's Merchandise Store.
In 1910 Harry and Gene, his brother shipped a carload of stock and machinery to Whitewood, then moved it to Vale, where they bought land from W.D. Holdren and Andrew Rosander, where Gene built his home. They were partners in locating homesteaders in the Owl Butte vicinity, east of Newell. They would meet people in Sturgis, Newell, or Vale, in a surrey and drive them out to different sections of land, where they would select the land that they wanted. They would then drive them to a land office in Vale or Newell to file on the land for a homestead. The oder natives called these people honyockers.
After the country became more settled and the land business fell off, Harry went to work for Julius Voight in his general store in Vale. After a few years of looking over the local "belles" Harry married Fern Holdren in November 1912. Prior to her marriage she attended high school in Sturgis and business college in Rapid City. They set up their housekeeping over the store and in 1914 a son, Everett was born. The rooms became too small now so Harry bourght a vacant house in town and moved it out to a piece of land he owned across the road from Fern's folks, and remodeled it, where they moved in the spring.
In 1917 the twins were born Donald and Dorene, in the Newell Hospital. Harry took an active part in civic affairs. He served several years as township treasurer, and also as a member of the Vale School Board. He was instrumental in getting the school township changed over to and independent school district. He as a charter member of the Rebekah Lodge in Vale and an active member of the Odd Fellow Lodge. In later years his health failed so they bought a small home in Vale where he passed away in November 1944.
SOURCE: the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 307-308.
Children:
788 i. Everett Fay7 ADAMS #1526, born 4 Feb 1914 in Vale, SD., military U.S. Army WW II, occupation Retired / Post Office, died 14 Mar 2003 in Rapid City, SD.
SOURCE: Everett Adams (1984 & 1992)
Everett, in 1941 was inducted into the Army. After receiving his training at Camp Roberts, California, he was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington, in December where he joined his permanent outfit. They spent a year and a half there as part of the Northwest Defense Command, then five months desert training in the Mojave Desert in California during the summer months. They embarked on a large troop ship for England in December of 1943, and in June of 1944 went in on Utah Beach a few days after "D" Day. After 11 months of combat and five Battle Stars, across Europe he was sent home in October of 1945.
He was reunited with his brother, Donald who had just gotten out of the Novy, and they roomed together for a few months. Everett worked as an apprentice bodyman at James Motor Company, four years selling Snap-On Tools to mechanics, two years as a diesel machanic. In 1952 he joined the Post Office Department, in Rapid City where he is still employed as a postal clerk. He was married to Genevieve Grovijahn, a school teacher in the Rapid City Public Schools, on November 1, 1956. In 1959 they adopted an eleven year old girl Barbara, who graduated from Rapid City High School in 1966. In 1961 a daughter Carol was born and is now attending school.
SOURCE: the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 308
Everett Fay Adams
RAPID CITY - Everett Fay Adams, 89, Rapid City, died Friday, March 14, 2003, at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Visitation will be noon until 9 p.m. today at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2003, at the South Park United Church of Christ with Pastor Bruce Herrboldt officiating. Burial with military honors by the Sturgis Veterans Honor Guard follows at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Everett was born February 4, 1914, at Vale, SD to Harry and Fern (Holdren) Adams. He worked at the CCC camp near Custer during the 1930s. After serving 4 years in the Army during World War II, in Germany, England and Belgium, he returned to South Dakota. He was a salesman for Snap-On Tools for a time, before beginning his 30 year career with the Postal Service in Rapid City, retiring in 1976.
Everett and his wife, Margaret have resided at Clarkson Mountain View Guest Home for the past 1-1/2 years. They are members of South Park United Church of Christ. Everett was a member of the VFW.
Memorials can be sent to the church at 2201 3rd Street.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Adams, Rapid City; one stepson, Gary Johnson and his wife Agnes, Reeder, N.D.; daughters, Barbara Duffy and her husband Mike, Littleton, Colo., Carol LeBaron, Sioux City, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Ramona Scholl and her husband Larry, Minneapolis, Minn.; brother Donald Adams, Fort Collins, Colo.; sister Dorene Tollefson and her husband Lyle, Mt. Vernon, S.D.; also five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one stepdaughter.
SOURCE: Rapid City Journal 16 Mar 2003
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(1) Married 1 Nov 1956 in Rapid City, SD., Genevie M. GROVIJAHN #1523, born 12 Sep 1913 in Crofton, Knox, NE. (daughter of Fred GROVIJAHN #5048 and Margaret RITZDORF #5049), occupation Teacher.
(2) Married 13 Nov 1982 in Mitchell, SD., Margaret M. JOHNSON #4312, born 31 Jan 1913 in Fergus Falls, MN. (daughter of Earl McDOWELL #5050 and Mary Ruby ST MARIE #5051), occupation houswife.
789 ii. Donald ADAMS #1525, born 21 Oct 1917 in Newell, Butte, SD., occupation Eletric plant operator.
SOURCE: Skip Wiest Vale SD. (1990).
While in the Navy Don served in the Pacific.
RESIDENCE: Loveland, CO. 1995
Donald worked several years for his uncle Arthur Clark, in the Clark's Hardware Store in Vale, and in 1942 joined the Navy, where he spent the next 3 1/2 years, most of it in the South Pacific. He received his Boot training in San Diego, California, and was sent for advanced electrical training to Ames Iowa College. He was in the Battle of Guadalcanal servicing Navy PT boats, where he became ill and was taken to a New Zealand Navy Hospital. After regaining his health, he was reassigned back to the United States. He helped commission a new destroyer, the USS Callahan, and went with it back to the South Pacific to join Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet, engaging in numerous battles with the enemy. After helping land MacArthur's troops on the Philippines, he was asked whether he would like to stay on and receive a highter rate, or to go back to the States for an advanced school in the electrical field. He chose the latter, and attended advanced electrical school in Camp Perry, Virginia. A week later the USS Callahan was sunk by a Kamikaze suicide plane that hit the ship's ammo magazine blowing the ship in half. He talked to one of the survivors and half of the crew was lost.
He was discharged in September of 1945 and was employed by the Black Hills Power and Light Company. Shortly after his employment with the power company he was transferred to the Pluma Plant at Deadwood, South Dakota, as a steam turbine operator and fireman. He married Oja Mae Edwards from Vale in 1946, and a son was born the following year. When the new Ben French Plant was being built in Rapid City, Donald was transferred back to Rapid City as a radio load dispatcher. Their son Kreg, graduated from Rapid City High School in 1965, and is attending college at Spearfish, South Dakota. Shortly after the first fo the year in 1967, Donald obtained a Civil Service job at Fort Thompson, working in a large switching station with a good increase in pay. About the first of April he moved to Highmore, South Dakota, wich is close to Fort Thompson.
SOURCE: the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 308-309.
Married 10 Mar 1946 in Newell, SD., Oja Mae EDWARDS #1518, born 25 Jul 1923 in Vale, SD. (daughter of Charles L. EDWARDS #5052 and Sophia MEYER #5053), occupation Housewife.
790 iii. Edith Dorene ADAMS #1524, born 21 Oct 1917 in Newell, SD., occupation Housewife / Nurse Aid.
SOURCE: Fern Holdren Adams obit, & the book Cowboy & Sodbusters
Wedding Announcement in Tena Holst Holdren scrap book, (now owned by Patricia
Holdren Wiest) and Eloise Holdren.
Married 20 Nov 1935 in Belle Fourche, SD., Lyle Richard TOLLEFSON #1516, born 3 Sep 1913 in Cuthbert, Woonsocket, SD. (son of Rufus TOLLEFSON #5054 and Alma Martha PAWLOUSKI #5055), died 2 Oct 2004 in SD., occupation Railroad Electrican.
SOURCE: Wedding announcement in Tena Holdren's scrapbook, and
Eloise & Edith Holdren. Lyle place of residence; Mt. Vernon & Woonsocket, SD.
Information received from Everett Adams in Feb 1992 came from the book called
the Descendants of Col John Emery Adams 1780-1840 and Robert Adams 1601-1682.
Lyle worked for the Milwaukee Railroad he is now retired (1995)
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Newspaper Obit
Lyle R. Tollefson was born September 3, 1913 in Sanborn County near Cuthbert, SD to Rufus and Alma Pawlowski Tollefson. He attended Nielson Country School. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Camp in Black Hill. He love and played baseball. He married Dorene Adams November 20, 1935 in Bell Fourche. They farmed in Sanborn County and Hanson County then moved to Mount Vernon in 1950. He retired from he Milwaukee Railroad as an electrician after twenty-six years. He was a town councilman and served as mayor of Mount Vernon. He was a avid hunter. He was a nature lover and enjoyed gardening, trees, flower.
He is survived by his wife, Dorene; five sons: Darrell E. (Dee Dee) Tollefson, Sioux Falls, SD; Garry (Sally) Tollefson, Mount Vernon, SD; Herbert L. Tollefson, Mount Vernon, SD; Eugene (Kathy) Tollefson, Parkston, SD; Randell (Mary Lou) Tollefson, Mitchell, SD; three daughters: Gloria Ann (Mel) Tuffs, Mount Vernon, SD; Martha Hanson, Sioux Falls, SD; Dorene (Richard) Polz, Jackson, MN; two brothers: Luvern (Nell), Huron, SD; Herbert (Mary), Woonsocket, SD; two sisters: Melba Sorben, Huron, SD; Paulene (Allen) Miiler, Mount Vernon, SD; one brother-in-law, Donald Adams, Fort Collins, CO; thirty grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Beulah Johnson; one grandchild; one great grandchild; one son-in-law, James C. Hanson and two brothers-in-law, Evert Adams and Edwin Sorben.
498. Bertha6 HOLDREN #19 (224.William David5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 2 Oct 1891 in Vale Butte, SD., died 22 Mar 1984 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., occupation Housewife.
SOURCE: Wedding announcement, newspaper obit,
her Last Will and Testament. Barbara Schaff Duprel San Jose CA. (1985)
RECORDS: Marriage Licence, Death.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 504 52 7297 state of issue South Dakota
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CENSUS 1905: List her name as Birtha, Age 13, Estimated birth year: 1892
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT: Sturgis Weekly Record dated 21 Jul 1916
John J. Schaaf, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Schaaf of Volunteer, and Miss Bertha Holdren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs W.H. Holdren of Vale were united in marriage yesterday morning at ten o'clock at the Catholic parsonage in Sturgis, by Rev. Father Columban of St. Martin's church, the witnesses to this happy event being the groom's brother, Joseph, and sister, Amelia. The newly wedded couple left on the noon train for Lead where they intend to make their future home and where the groom has held down a good position with the Homestake company the past year.
Mr. and Mrs. Schaaf are both well known in Sturgis and vicinity and need no introduction. The Record joins their many friends in Sturgis and surrounding country in extending the warmest congratulations.
Surname is Schaff not Schaaf as written above.
NEWSPAPER OBIT: Bertha Schaff. Funeral services for Bertha H. Schaff, 92, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Kinkaid Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jack Whetzel officiating. Burial will be at the Bear Butte Cemetery.
Mrs. Schaff died Thursday at Sturgis Community Hospital. She was born at Vale on Oct 2, 1891, to W.D. and Tena Holdren. She grew up in the Vale area and graduated from Sturgis High School.
On Jan 2, 1915 she married John J. Schaff at Sturgis. The couple lived in Lead until 1922, when they moved to a ranch near Sturgis. ;her husband died in 1960. In 1968 she moved to Sturgis. Mrs. Schaff was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one son, Jack of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Barbara Duprel of Santa Cruz, Calif., Katherine Whitman of Gig Harbor, Wash.; two sisters, Edith Clark of Brownsville, Texas, and Lottie Ross of Sturgis; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Married 20 Jan 1916 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., John Joseph SCHAFF #18, born 15 Sep 1890 in Ft. Meade, SD. (son of John Charles SCHAFF #22 [1857 - 1929] and Catharina STEICHEN #23 [1870 - 1937]), died 10 Mar 1960 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., occupation Miner/Farmer-Rancher.
SOURCE: Barbara Schaff Duprel San Jose CA. (1985), Military
records, newspaper obit, marriage licence record book "F" page 37 Meade Co.
RECORDS: Birth, Marriage, Death
When John was first married he lived in Lead South Dakota by a grave yard, John worked as a miner in a gold mine. John and Bertha moved on to the ranch in 1920, they bought 360 acres at $40.00 per acre and rented 160 acres from Steffas. The ranch was appox 12 to 15 miles outside of Sturgis
John and Bertha lived on the ranch until John's death in 1960. Bertha remained on the ranch until 1967 when she sold it to Alfred Duprel and moved to Sturgis.
MILITARY RECORD:
In 1917 the out fit was moved out to Redfield for over seas shipment, but John and the men slept on the ground and John developed back trouble. John was paind in Chicago, IL. 30 Jul 1917 $17.29 (paid in full) by R.S. Iumau 2nd Lt. QN Corps.
John J. Schaff Private, Separate Company "C" of the 4th Regiment, South Dakota National Guard, who was enrolled on the first day of Sept One Thousand Nine hundred and Fifteen, to serve Three years, is hereby discharged from the Service of the State of South Dakota, by reason of serious trouble with back, physical Disability.
The said John J. Schaff was born in Sturgis, in the state of South Dakota and when enrolled was 24 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches high fair complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, and by occupation a miner. Given at Camp Hagrnau this 29th day of June 1917
Signed by W.L. Vesco, Capt Commanding / Countersigned by Boyd Wales, Col 4th Inf
NEWSPAPER OBIT: John Schaff Rites Monday, Black Hills Press dated 12 Mar 1960
Funeral services for John Schaff, long time Meade County rancher who died Thursday in the local hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church here.
Schaff was born Sept. 15, 1890, at Fort Meade. He worked for the Homestake Mining Company after receiving his schooling in Sturgis. he was married to Bertha Holdren on Jan, 20, 1915, at Sturgis. In 1922 he moved to his parents' homestead north of Volunteer where he had ranched ever since.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Whitman of Bremerton, Wash., and Mrs. Barbara Duprel of Ben Lomond, Calif., one son Jack of Sturgis; three sisters Mrs. Mary Hart of Pacific Grove, Calif., Mrs. Amelia Wetz of Vale; and Mrs. Margaret Reintaix of Sheboygan, Wisc., one brother, Albert of Chicago, ILL. nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in the Bear Butte Cemetery under the direction of the Anderson Stingley Funeral Chapel.
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Children:
791 i. Katherine Dorothy7 SCHAFF #20, born 28 Feb 1916 in Lead, SD., died 25 Jun 1990 in Seattle, WA., occupation Teacher/Housewife.
SOURCE: Bob Whitman Gig Harbor WA. 1986) Newspaper Obit.
RESIDENCE: Gig Harbor WA. (1990)
Katherine Dorothy Schaff was born Feb 28, 1916 in Lead to John Joseph Schaff and Bertha (Holdren) Schaff. Both John J. and Bertha Schaff were life long residents of the Sturgis area, Bertha was born in Vale SD. to Wills David Holdren and Catherine (Tena) (Holst) Holdren, Both W.D. and Tena were early home steaders in the Vale area of Butte Co, SD. They are buried in the old Beale cemetery near Vale, as are Tena's parents Johann and Christine (Staack) Holst. Both John J. and Bertha Holdren are buried in the Bear Butte cemetery in Sturgis. John J. parents (John Charles Schaff and Catherine (Steichen) Schaff are buried in the Catholic cemetery in Sturgis.
Harold Walter Whitman and Katherine Dorothy Schaff were married 9 Nov 1940 in Casper Wyoming. Harold was in the National Guard and was called to active duty when World War II began. He served as a PFC in North Africa and also in England and Ireland. Katherine was a School Teacher in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming prior to her marriage and while Harold was in the service.
Harold was discharged from the Army in 1945 at Ft. Lewis near Tacoma, WA. he settled in the area on an 80 acre farm near Gig Harbor. He worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton as a welder and later as a Scheduler and Analyst. After retiring from the shipyard he worked part time on a motor route delivering the Tacoma News Tribune in Mason County, he died at his home in Gig Harbor on 12 Aug, 1976.
written by Robert P. Whitman; Gig Harbor, Washington (1987)
NEWSPAPER OBIT: Black Hills Press dated 7 Jul 1990
Katherine Dorothy Whitman, 74, a longtime Peninsula resident died June 25, 1990, in Seattle, Wash. She was born Feb. 28, 1916, in Lead to John and Bertha Schaff. She received her teaching certificate from Black Hills Teachers College, Spearfish, and taught rural schools in Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming prior to World War II. She married Harold Whitman Nov. 9, 1940, in Casper Wyo. She has resided as a homemaker in the Minter Creek area since 1952.
She is survived by three sons, James Whitman of El Paso, Texas, and John Whitman and Robert Whitman, both of Gig Harbor, Wash.; a brother, Jack Schaff of Salt Lake City, Utah; a sister Barbara Duprel of San Jose, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
Private cremation is under the direction of Bletz Funeral Home Seattle.
AKA: Catherine
SSN: 503-18-7017 SSN issued: SD (Before 1951 ).
Married 9 Nov 1940 in Casper, WY., Harold Walter WHITMAN #103, born 3 Apr 1911 in Sturgis, Meade, SD. (son of George Edwin WHITMAN #186 [ - 1932] and Delliah Mat MARRS #185 [1870 - 1942]), died 12 Aug 1976 in Gig Harbor, Pierce, WA., occupation Worked Naval Shipyard.
Harold Walter Whitman was born 3 Apr 1911 in Sturgis, SD. His parents George Edwin (Ed) Whitman and Delilah May (Marrs) were both long time residents of Meade Co. SD. for many years they owned and operated the Volunteer Store, approximately 17 miles east of Sturgis. They had six children: James (who married Grace Newcomb Poth), Frant, Archiblad (who died young), Ida (who married Archie Campbell), Ernest (who married Madeline Schuymer) and Harold who was the youngest child. Ed Whitman travelled by wagon train from Spencer, Iowa to Meade Co, SD. in the early 1880's with his mother Clarinda Barr Marrs..
Both Ed and his mother were homesteaders in Meade Co. Ed also carried Mail with a horse and wagon. Ed and Lila Whitman are buried in Bear Butte cemetery in Sturgis as are his mother (Clarinda Marrs) and Lila's parents James Marrs and Mary Philinda (Hunt) Marrs.
792 ii. Barbara Fae SCHAFF #14, born 27 Jun 1917 in Lead, SD., died 31 Oct 2007 in San Jose, CA., occupation Mother / Housewife.
SOURCE: Barbara Schaff Duprel San Jose CA. (1973), Newspaper
Wedding Announcement.
News from the Valley Irrigator Newell South Dakota. The column heading Vale and Vicinity.
Thurs May 14, 1936: Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Duprel were pleasently susprised friday evening when a group of friends charcaried them. A pleasant evening was spent dancing, after which refreshments were served. Mrs. Duprel, the latter being Barbara Schaff, were married in Sturgis on May 4th.
June 25 1936: Ladies of Bear Bute Valley were hostesses at a surprise brides shower in house of Mrs. Leonard Duprel. The event was held Monday at the Andrew Duprel home.
From the column heading Twilight Vicinity: Sept 24, 1936:
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Duprel, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Duprel, Mr. and Mrs. Raph Odell and Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton visited Sun with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Eichler.
Barbara Schaff was born 17 June 1917 at lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota. She is the youngest daughter of John J. Schaff and Bertha Holdren. She has one brother Jack, now living in Salt Lake City, Utah, and one sister Katherine Whitman living at Gig Harbor Washington.
She attended the Volunteer grade school through the 8th grade. She lived with her grandmother Catherine Steichen-Schaff for the 1st year of high school and worked for room and board in Stugris until she graduated High School in 1934. After High School she worked as a telephone operator in Nisland, South Dakota. She married Leonard A. Duprel in 1936, they were married at Bear Butte Valley, South Dakota on the 4 May. During World War II Barbara worked at the Kaiser Ship Yard Number III in California as a Journeymen welder for a year and a half.
(see Leonard Duprel for the rest of the family story)
The 1930 U.S. census has her middle name intial as F.
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SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:
Barbara DUPREL
Birth Date: 27 Jun 1917
Death Date: 31 Oct 2007
Social Security Number: 566-30-6297
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: California
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 95123
Localities: San Jose, Santa Clara, California
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Married 04 May 1936 in Bear Butte, SD., Andrew Leonard DUPREL #13, born 28 Oct 1909 in Sturgis, Meade, SD. (son of Andre DUPREL #11 [1880 - 1943] and Anna GILSON #12 [1882 - 1971]), died 12 Feb 1984 in San Jose, CA., occupation Carpenter (Leadman).
BORN: Thur MARRIED: Monday DIED: Sun. Age at death 74 years 3 months 15 days.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 529 10 9337 issued in the state of Utah.
Andrew the second son and fifth child of Andre Duprel and Anna Gilson was born in Volunteer, South Dakota in the year 1909. He was called Leonard by his parents, and continued to use that name through out his life. When he was born his parents named him Andrew Leonard Duprel after his father. But having two Andrews in the same house can cause a few misunderstandings, so it was decided call him by his middle name of Leonard, this was done early in Leonard life. According to Andre Homestead Patent papers dated 1910, he listed the names of his children as Katie, Florence, Marie, John and Leonard. And again on his Naturalization papers he list his childrens names and ages, Katie age 7 years, Florence age 6 years, John age 4 years, Marie age 2 years, and Leonard age 6 months
As a child Leonard spoke his parents language of Letzebuerger as did his older brother and sisters. He attended the Meyer School and worked for his father on his father's ranch, near Sturgis South Dakota later going into partnership with his father and two brothers. Leonard married Barbara Schaff of Bear Butte Valley. A son Carroll was born in 1937, while still on the home ranch.
In Jan 1938 the ranching partnership was disolved, so they left for Nevada. Leonard worked at the Owyee Copper Mine until it closed. They then moved to Fruitland Idaho, where Leonard worked at a near by mine. A daughter Anna May was born in 1938 in Caldwell Idaho. In November 1938 they moved back to Nevada, Leonard worked at the Anda Conder Van Winkle Mine, and at the Ruth mine. He mined for the Consolidated copper miners cooperation of Kimberly, Nevada.
In the fall of 1940 they moved to Vallejo, California, where he went to work at Mare Island as a carpenter. He helped build Hunters Point near San Francisco California. During World War II Leonard worked at Kaiser Ship Yard number III first as a carpenter, then as a supervisor of the Shipfitters assembly plant.
In 1944 they moved to Hartford Washington where Leonard did defense work at the Atomic Plant. returning to El Cerrito, California in November 1944, where Leonard went back to his former position at the Kaiser Ship Yard. On December 6, Richard was born in Albany California.
In June 1945 they bought an 11 unit motel in Ben Lomond California. In 1946 they traded it for a Resort Ranch near Boulder Creek California. They later subdivided it, after they had built two houses on it. At the same time Leonard worked for Kai Carlson, a building contractor, doing both rough and finish work. In 1958 they sold their Boulder Creek ranch and purchased the Happy Landing Court in Ben Lonond, California. They operated it until 1960.
After the death of Kai Carlson, Leonard went to work at the Lockheed Test Base, Santa Cruz, California, in May 1958. Leonard is still employed there as a Carpenter Leadman. In January, 1975, Leonard will retire. Leonard and Barbara are presently living in Santa Cruz, California.
Written by Barbara Schaff Duprel, Santa Cruz California (1973)
Add from the "Tourist Court Journal's" dated September 1946 RESORT OR DUDE RANCH 95 Acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Orchard, garden, open land, redwoods. One-half mile creek and highway frontage, good fishing and hunting. Dining room to seat 50, ten sleeping rooms above. Five cabins. Beer and wine licenses. Three-bedroom home, large barn. $42,000. Will sell all or part. Box 525, Boulder Creek, California. (this is the Resort Ranch that Leonard and Barbara traded the Motel in Ben Lomond for in 1946)
Uncle Walter said, that dad use to be a professional boxer, and that he boxed for a couple of years. I believe aunt Josephine (Gilson) said that dad boxed in the eastern S.D. and Maybe Wi, MN and IA area. This all took place before 1936. Uncle Walt said, dad was very very good. I asked if he new why he stopped, he said because his father (Andre Duprel) did not approve. Uncle Walt also mentioned that they use to go to town dances, the girls use to get confused on who was who because they looked so much alike. He said they had a good time fooling them.
Dad retired in 1975, Two of his favorite actives were hunting and fishing. Dad, Mom and my brother Carroll and Carroll sons went on hunting trips together. Both dad and Carroll had Chevrolet Blazers 4X4's. For sleeping they towed a 18 foot travel, later dad replaced it with a Apache pop up trailer, he said the Apachce towed better & was easier to handle on the mountain/side roads. Carroll's sons Douglas, Leonard, and Timothy slept in a tent when they went on these hunting trips. Mom did most of the cooking sometimes Yanna, Carroll's wife was able to come along and could help. Besides fishing dad enjoyed playing cards and an occasional trip to Reno or Las Vegas with mom.
My father was an excellent carpenter, he built two houses from the ground up and rebuilt / remodeled several others. Dad was more than proficient in plumbing, electrical, and masonary work. he was also a very fine finish carpenter, building all of his own kitchen cabinets and various other pices of furniture. It was not unusual to find dad working on the television, fixing the car, or putting a new roof on the house. If something was broke dad fixed it, if you needed something built he built it. Even after Dad retired he would still get up early in the morning. After breakfast you would find him working on something in the garage or outside.
I remember as a child growing up, dreading the comming of the weekend, not because Dad would be home, but because now I would have to work on what ever new building / repair project that he was going to do. Now that I look back at those times, I am very greatfull for them, and especially for all that he taught me. Dad was able to work and do the things he liked until the last month of his life. He passed away at Santa Teresa Hospital in San Jose California (1984)
Written by Richard J. Duprel, Lacey, Washington (1993)
SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:
Leonard DUPREL
Birth Date: 28 Oct 1909
Death Date: Feb 1984
Social Security Number: 529-10-9337
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Utah
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 95123
Localities: San Jose, Santa Clara, California.
793 iii. Jack Duane SCHAFF #21, born 9 Jul 1928 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., died 11 Mar 2005 in Salt Lake City, UT., occupation Nurse.
SOURCE: Barbara Schaff Duprel San Jose CA. (1987)
RESIDENCE: Salt Lake City UT. (1990)
I visited with Jack a couple of times once in 1987 then again in 1988.
He told me that his interest was working on cars. Once in a while he and Norma
liked to go down to Las Vegas and do a little gambling and take in a show.
NICKNAME: Jack
Wedding announcement dated 1949
In a simple but impressive cermony performed at the home of the bride's parents in Lead on Sunday August 21st, at 2 p.m., Ethel Florence Cowles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Leon A. Cowles, 520 Fox street, became the bride of Jack Dwayne Schaff, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schaff, Sturgis, with Rev. Frank L. Whitney of the Lead Methodist church reading the double ring ceremony. The improvised altar in the living room was banked with flowers, with vases and baskets of flowers decorating the rooms. Miss Bonnie Crawford played the traditional wedding march, as the bride's father escorted her to the altar to meet the groom and before which they stood to exchange vows. The ceremony took place in the presence of fourteen relatives and friends.
Ramona Cowles, sister of the bride was her attendant, while the best man was Eugene Casteel of Sturgis, long time friend of the groom. The bride wore a white linen suit, with poudre blue accessories and a corsage of red roses. The bridesmaid wore a black and white frock with white accessories and her corsage was also formed of red roses.
A reception followed the ceremony A wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom, was cut in the traditional manner by the bride and groom. The couple alter departed on a week's wedding trip to points in Colorado. They will make their home near St. Onge during the fall and winter months, and next spring will return to this vicinity and make their home on a farm recently purchased by the groom's father in Bear Butte Valley. A house is being completed there for their occupancy.
The new Mrs. Schaff has been a resident of Lead for the past eight years, prior to that having lived in the Cedar Canyon area. She received her education in the Lead Schools and at Black Hills Teacher Collage (BHTC) in Spearfish. The groom was born and raised here and is a graduate of the Sturgis high school, and has assisted his father in farming operations until this spring, when he moved to the St. Onge area.
The bride has been teaching school in the Benchmark district, in which position she will continue this year until a substitute can be found.
Newspaper Obit, 9 July 2005
Jack Duane Schaff 7/9/1928 ~3/11/2005 Until Then Although a life's plane may separate us from seeing each other, the love we have for you doesn't. We celebrate the life you had with us today. For being a man, a husband, a dad, a grandpa, an uncle, but most of all, a friend. You taught us to love others and to love ourselves. Be true to ourselves and everything else will follow.
Although we are all saddened by your flight, we are also happy; Happy that you suffer no more, happy that you are young and free now of the weight of the world, unburdened of yesterdays events and those that were yet to come. We will all be happy again; happiest when one day you will take our hand and we will hug again and our tears will be for our reunion and not our loss. We can reminisce of our lives here and realize it wasn't so bad, in fact, quite short. We can hope for salvation of mankind and hopefully influence some along the way. Our work will have just begun, but our reunion will surpass any work that may lay ahead. Until then dad, save us a seat. We love you, The Family.
W/B Nola Willden
Published in the Deseret News on 7/9/2005.
The 1930 U.S. Census has Jack listed a Jack Duane Schaff.
Jack was awarded a "Sustained Superior Performance Certificate" at the V.A. Center in Salt Lake City, UT. for his performance caring for the patients. He was a very kind and caring, He was loved and highly respected.
SOURCE: Norma Butts-Schaff. Murray, Utah (July 2005).
(1) He married Ethel Florence COWLES.
(2) Married 4 May 1962 in Salt Lake City, UT., Norma June BUTTS #104, born 27 Jun 1928 in West Union, IA. (daughter of Willard E. BUTTS #272 and Iva GLADYS #273 [1900 - ]), occupation Nurse, died 29 Dec 2007 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Norma has a daughter by a previous marriage. Karen Winters.
SOURCE: Norma Butts Schaff, Salt Lake City, UT. (1987).
499. Arthur Dewey6 HOLDREN #34 (224.William David5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Dec 1897 in Vale, Butte, SD., died 5 Jul 1980 in Spearfish, SD.
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest, Vale SD. (1990)
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE CENSUS 1905: List his name as Arther Dua Holdren, Age 7, Estimated birth year: 1898
News from the Valley Irragator Newell, South Dakota. The column heading Vale and Vicinity.
30 Apr 1936; Mr. and Mrs Dewey Holdren were business callers in Deadwood last Tuesday.
24 Sep 1936; Dewey Holdren and Dale Kingsbury and son Junior spent Sunday at Crow Peak searching for Indian relics.
15 Oct 1936; Mrs. Dewey Holdren and daughter Patty and Evelyn Evers were supper guests Tuesday evening at the Pete Holdren home, in honor of Miss Patricia birthday.
31 Dec 1936; Mrs. Dewey Holdren held the evenning ticket to the $25.00 gift at the dance here last Saturday evening.
2 Jun 1938; Dale Kingsbury and daughter Evelyn and Dewey Holdren went to the country north of Newell last Sunday to hunt Indian relics and arrowheads.
The Valley Irrigator, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 Edition - Page 3.
Then & Now Column May 27, 1965
The Vale Post Office will be moved June 1st to the old Baptist Church building about 400 feet west of its present location, it is announced by Mrs. Clara Lungren, new Vale Postmaster. the post office has been located in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Holdren there for some forty years, during which time Mrs. Holdren served as postmaster.
RECORDS: Marriage.
Married 18 Aug 1923 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., Anna Eloise HOLM #209, born 22 Nov 1902 in Tyler, Lincoln, MN. (daughter of Peter HOLM #4386 and Kirstine DYSTRUP #4387).
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest Vale SD. (1990)
RECORDS: Marriage.
ORIGIN (Ancestry): Danish.
Children:
794 i. Patricia Anne7 HOLDREN #1532, born 13 Oct 1925 in Sturgis, Meade, SD., died 11 Nov 2008 in Jacksonville, FL., occupation Nurse.
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest Vale SD. (1990)
RESIDENCE: Vale SD. (1990)
Rapid City, S.D. Daily Journal Wednesday, November 2, 1949.
Miss Holdren of Cityh Weds at Newell.
A formal wedding in the Newell Congregational church last week united a Rapid City bride, MKiss Patricia Anne Holdren, and Daniel C. Wiest of Newell.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwey a. Holdren of Vale and the bridegroom the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Wiest of Newell.
Mrs. John DiSanto of Rapid City, aunt of the bride was matron of honor, and John DiSanto served as bestman. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Roy H. Wood and Miss Marietta Kingsbury of Newell.
The double ring ceremony was performed in the candlelighted church by Rev. Horace W. Parsons, Newell pastor, and Paul Wiest of Newell sang nuptial music. Wedding marches were played by Mrs. Albert Osenburg of Newell.
A reception was held in the church parlors, and the couple left on a wedding trip to California. Upon their return they will live at Newell where Wiest is employed at the Post Office. For nearly tow years Mrs. Wiest has been office nurse to Dr. Ray E. Lemley of the Rapid City Medical Center. She took her nurses training at the Presbytgerian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, ILL.
A Navy verteran of World War II, the groom attended the University of South Dakota for two years.
Rapid City guests at the wedding were Dr. and Mrs. Ray E. Lemley, Mary K. Boone, Rae Goodwyn, J.L. Gormley, G.A. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs F.L. Hollis, Mrs. Agnes Wood, Mrs. Fern Adams and son, Everett, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Albers.
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Pat Wiest
October 13, 1925 - November 11, 2008
Service to be held: Friday, November 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Patricia H. “Pat” Wiest, 83, of Jacksonville, FL, and a life-long resident of the Newell/Vale area, passed away November 11, 2008, at the Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville.
A memorial service will be held on November 28, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Pastor John Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Patricia Anne Holdren was born October 13, 1925, in Sturgis to Dewey and Eloise (Holm) Holdren. She was raised in Vale and graduated from Vale High School in 1943. Pat attended Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL, graduating in 1947 as a member of the Cadet Nursing Corps. Upon returning to SD, she worked at the Rapid City Medical Center, primarily for Dr. Ray Lemley.
On October 23, 1949, she married Daniel C. Wiest in Newell. She was employed by Butte Electric Cooperative until her daughter was born. After her children were both in school, she returned to her work at Butte Electric Cooperative, where she served as Cashier/Receptionist until her retirement in 1986.
Pat was a member of the First Congregational Church (later the Newell Christian Fellowship) in Newell. She was a Sunday School teacher, a long-time member of Circle 1, and a member of various church committees, including serving as the chair of the Memorial Committee for many years.
Pat was a board member and active supporter of the Newell Museum for many years, and also served as Museum Board Historian. She was active in Scouting activities while her children were members, and was a past member of Eastern Star. Pat’s passion was antiquing with friends and family. Her home in Newell was filled with her various collections. She was very devoted to her family, especially to her children. After her health failed in 2005, Pat moved to Florida to be closer to her family.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Kristine Wiest Webb, and Kris’s husband, David, of Jacksonville, FL; her son, Daniel “Skip” Wiest, of Minneapolis, MN; her granddaughter, Nikla Eloise Lam, and Nikki’s husband, Tu, of Orlando, FL; a sister-in-law, Barbara Staton of Rapid City; and many Wiest nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989, her parents, and by her aunt, Mildred Holm DiSanto.
Memorials have been established to the Newell Museum and the Newell Christian Fellowship
SOURCE: Kinkade Funeral Chapel, Sturgis, SD.
Married 23 Oct 1949 in Newell, SD., Daniel Chester WIEST #1531, born 3 Aug 1920 in Camp Crook, Harding, SD. (son of Paul Arthur WIEST #4318 and Barbara MARTIN #4319), died 18 May 1989 in Rapid City, SD., occupation Postmaster.
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest Vale SD. (1990)
Daniel was 5 years old when the family moved to Newell, South Dakota, where
he spent the remainder of his life. He graduated from Newell High School in
1938. He attended the University of South Dakota for 2 years, where he was a
member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, and played varsity basketball. In
1941, Dan enlisted in the U.S. Nany. At the end of his tenure, he had achieved
the rank of Chief Pharmacist's Mate. Most of his service was spent on the
U.S.S. Monaghan, which sank in a Pacific typhoon a week after Dan left the
ship.
In 1949, Dan began working for the Postal Service as a full time clerk.
Upon his father's retirement in 1962, he was named Postmaster. he retired from
the Post Office in 1975. he then spent 10 years as Newell's City Finance
Officer, retiring for good in 1987.
Dan loved sports in any way, shape or form. He loved to golf in the summer,
and to bowl in the winter. In his younger days, he playd a great deal of
baseball, and later coached many youth baseball and sofball teams.
Dan was president ofthe local school board, a deacon and auditor for the
First Congregational Church, Past Master of the Moasonic Lodge, and president
of the Newell Community Club. He died of cancer in 1989.
written by Daniel Charles (Skip) Wiest. Fridley MN. 1995.
501. Harry Claire6 HOLDREN #1810 (225.Aid Byron5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 May 1883 in Pawpaw, IL., died 28 May 1965 in Harlan, Shelby, IA.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 478 30 9418 state of issue IA.
Married 2 Apr 1913 in Algona, Kossuth, IA., Anita Belle FORBES #1814, born 19 Jul 1890 in Galva, Ida, IA, died 1 Jan 1971 in Harlan, Shelby, IA.
Children:
795 i. Clarence William7 HOLDREN #10060, born 14 Dec 1922 in IA., died 27 Nov 1996 in Harlan, Shelby, IA., military 1943-1946 U.S. Army.
Military
1943 Jan 19th Age: 20
Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa
Civil Occupation: Sales clerk, Marital Status: Single, Height 68 Weight: 151
Army rank at discharge: S Sgt ( World War II)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: Clarence Holdren
Birth Date: 14 Dec 1922
Death Date: 27 Nov 1996
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 480-185-593
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Jan 1943
Release Date 1: 11 Mar 1946.
796 ii. Harold Claire HOLDREN #10061.
797 iii. Donald Irwin HOLDREN #34379, born 8 Jul 1914 in Harlan, Shelby, IA., died 18 Jul 1914 in Harlan, Shelby, IA.
502. Wilbur6 HOLDREN #30131 (225.Aid Byron5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Jan 1888 in Lee County, IL., died 20 Nov 1965 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
Source: Unnamed newspaper clipping:
ROOFER FALLS, BREAKS BACK
Wilbur Holdren 45, of Algona, is in critical condition at Kossuth
hospital with a broken back suffered when a scaffold broke on which he
was standing while roofing a Catholic church 12 miles south of Algona
late Friday afternoon. [1933]
Source: Algona Newspaper obituary:
WILBUR HOLDREN FUNERAL HELD HERE MONDAY
Funeral services for Wilbur Holdren, 77, long-time Algona carpenter, were
held Monday at 1:30 p.m., in McCullough's Funeral Chapel here, with Rev.
N.M. Coughenour officiating. Burial followed at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Born at Compton, Ill., January 22, 1888, he was a son of Byron and
Katherine Terhune Holdren. He was married to Cora M. Plessinger in
Illinois Feb. 15, 1906. He came to this area in 1908. Mr. Holdren was a
well known carpenter in Algona for 40 years prior to his retirement. He
had been a resident of the Heritage Home, Bancroft, and Good Samaritan
Home here and died early Saturday morning at St. Ann hospital.
His wife preceded him in death in 1964.
Survivors include a son, Orville, Algona; three daughters, Arlene (Mrs.
Francis McConnell), Algona, Elaine (Mrs. Aaron Klieber, Emmetsburg, and
Albert (Mrs. V.V. Shott), Carlsbad New Mex.; two sisters, Mrs. J.F.
Devine and Mrs. Ira Dutton, Algona; 16 grandchildren; and 19
great-grandchildren. Two brothers are deceased.
Resource: Recollection: Shirley Holdren Ostwald and Marjorie Holdren
Davis:
When Wilbur was asked what his middle name was, he replied, "I never was
given a middle name."
Wilbur had the misfortune of being injured on one of his jobs in 1933.
While doing a roofing job on the Catholic Church in St. Joe, Iowa, he
fell from the roof breaking his back. He continued working for several
other contractors and also engaged in his hobbies inspite of his injuries
and pain. He handcrafted beautiful cardtables, fruit bowls, piano
benches and wooden wall hangings. Every piece had intricate pieces of
various kinds of wood cut to perfection and fit together to make shapes
to enhance the beauty of the finished project. His most famous were the
card tables with inch triangles pieced together, with different colored
and various kinds of woods to form a large star in the center of the
table. It was sanded, sealed and varnished to, perfection, and a
beautiful shine. He took orders for these to sell. These projects
helped to increase their income when jobs were few.
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Married 15 Feb 1906 in Madison, Dane, WI, Cora Minnie PLESSINGER #30132, born 28 Nov 1888 in Lee County, IL. (daughter of Martin PLESSINGER #30155 and Linnie Rhodes #30156), died 29 Apr 1964 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
Source: Algona Newspapers Obituary:
CORA HOLDREN DIES; FUNERAL HER TOMORROW
Mrs. Wilbur Holdren, 75, resident here for the past 55 years, died Sunday
at St. Ann hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Holdren will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow
(Wednesday) in Mc Cullough's Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Merlin Davies of
Lone Rock officiating. burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens
here.
Born in Lee County, Illinois, Nov. 28, 1888, Cora Minnie Plessinger was a
daughter of Martin and Linnie Rhodes Plassinger. She married Wilbur
Holdren at Madison, Wisc. Feb. 15, 1906 and was a member of the Townsend
club here.
Besides her husband, survivors include four children, Orville, Lone Rock;
Arline (Mrs. Frances McConnell), Algona; Alberta (Mrs. V.V. Shott),
Carlsbad, New Mex.; and Elaine (Mrs. Aaron Klieber) Emmetsburg; 15
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Source: Marjorie Holdren Davis:
Grandma Cora was a very jolly and energetic lady, plus a very good cook.
To help supplement their income, she took in washings and ironing and
spent many hours standing at the ironing board. Cora would also rent out
any spare bedrooms she had to people who needed a place to stay. She was
also very fond of cats of every breed and color. She had many house cats
and also fed all the cats in the neighborhood.
Children:
798 i. Orville Raymond7 HOLDREN #30133, born 13 Sep 1907 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 09 Jun 1984 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
Source: Algona Newspaper Obituary
Funeral service for Orville R. Holdren of Whittemore, 76, was held in the Good Hope United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. The Rev. Vincent James officiated and interment was in East Lawn Cemetery at Algona, the Geilenfeld-Schaaf Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Born at Compton, Ill. Sept. 13, 1907, Orville was a son of Wilbur and Cora Plessinger Holdren. He moved with his parents from Compton, Ill. to Kossuth County in 1908 and attended school in Cresco and Union Townships. He was married to Irene Walker, Sept. 22, 1932 in the Good Hope Methodist Church of rural Lone Rock and the couple farmed in the Lone Rock area. They retired from farming and moved to Whittemore in 1970, but during the summer, Mr. Holdren worked for Jug Germann and Noble Holland. Mrs. Holdren died Dec.28, 1975.
He is survived by 2 daughters; Shirley, Mrs. Melvin Ostwald of Whittemore, and Marjorie, Mrs. Jack Davis, Eldon, MO. There are 5 grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. One grandchild is deceased. Three sisters also survive; Mrs. Alberta Shott, Carlsbad, N.M.; Mrs. Elaine Kleiber, Spencer and Mrs. Arline McConnell, Algona.
SOURCE: Diploma of Industry; Kossuth County; reads:
This certifies that Orville Holdren, a pupil in the Common Schools of Kossuth County, Iowa, has by industry and helpfulness at home and neatness at school earned five thousand or more credits for home work and is therefore entitled to this Diploma as a mark of commendation for the same. Given at Algona, Iowa, this 10th day of January 1922.
SOURCE: Unnamed newspaper clipping in my father's possession. [About 1935]
Since February 1 Mr. and Mrs. Orville Holdren have been tenants of the Krantz farm in the Doan neighborhood, formerly tenated by the Byron Asas. Mrs. Asa, a daughter of Mr. Krantz, and her husband have moved to another farm owned by her father, next farm south of the farm the Holdrens have. Orville, who will work for Mr. Krantz, is a big, husky fellow able to do his share of all kinds of work. Mrs. Holdren is a daughter of Archie Walker, of the Lotts Creek neighborhood, and her
grandfather was one of the most prominent pioneers in that section, while her father and uncles now farm land there which has been in Walker hands many years.
Married 22 Sep 1932 in Lone Rock, Kossuth, IA, Irene Elizabeth WALKER #30134, born 14 Jan 1910 in Algona, Kossuth, IA (daughter of Archie WALKER #30157 and Violet RICH #30158), died 28 Dec 1975 in Whittemore, Kossuth, IA.
Source: Memorial Obituary:
IRENE HOLDREN, LIFETIME OF KOSSUTH, DIES
Irene Elizabeth Holdren, 65, died Sunday, Dec. 28, at her home in
Whittemore. Mrs. Holdren had been in failing health for the past year.
(Lymphoma/stomach]
Service for Mrs. Holdren is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Good Hope
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Maddison officiating. Burial
is in East Lawn Cemetery at Algona, the Geilenfeld-Schaaf-McCullough
Funeral Service in charge of the arrangements.
A lifetime Kossuth County resident, Irene Holdren was born Jan. 14, 1910
in Lotts Creek Township, daughter of Archie and Violet Rich Walker. She
attended school at Lotts Creek and was married to Orville Holdren Sept.
22, 1932 in the Good Hope Methodist Church. They farmed near Lone Rock
from where they moved in 1970 to Whittemore.
Mrs. Holdren is survived by her husband and two daughters; Shirley, Mrs.
Melvin Ostwald of Whittemore and Marjorie, Mrs. Jack Davis, Algona.
There are four grandchildren.
Four brothers and two sisters also survive; Robert Walker, Algona;
Loretta, Mrs. Lewis Broesder, Lone Rock; Grace, Mrs. Cecil Bjustrom,
Algona; Raymond Walker, Burt; Vern Walker and Merlin Walker, both of
Algona and Durwood Walker, Irvington.
Mrs. Holdren was a member of the Good Hope United Methodist Church, the
United Methodist Women and the Four Corners Mother and Daughter Club.
Her parents, two sisters and one brother are deceased.
799 ii. Alberta Hazel HOLDREN #30142, born 27 Jun 1911 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, died 21 Feb 1993 in Carlsbad, Eddy, NM.
(1) She married Boyd FITCH #35117, born ca. 1908.
(2) Married 22 Jul 1929, Vallie Vernon SHOTT #30143, born 2 May 1909 in Burt, Kossuth, IA, died 27 Aug 1992 in Carlsbad, Eddy, NM.
Source: A hand-made obituary folder made by Vallie's daughter, Priscilla A. Shott Wood
In Memory of Vallie Vernon Shott born May 2, 1909 and died August 27,
1982 at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 25 days. Services were held at
Denton Funeral Home by Rev. Paul Mellow. Memory writing by daughter
Priscilla A. Shott Wood.
Our father was a man of many abilities with empty pockets. A heart of
gold, he spread joy with music from his hands, and laughter from his
jokes. He had many dreams to fulfill, but years of pain to hold him
back. In silence he suffered. He was always there when needed. His work
is done now; the weary troubles and trials are past. He is peacefully
sleeping, resting and entering gladly through that lovely door. He is
home at last.
800 iii. Mildred Elaine HOLDREN #30175, born 24 May 1915 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, died 11 Sep 2004 in Spencer, Clay, IA.
Married 05 May 1931 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA, Aaron James KLEIBER, Sr. #30193, born 5 Jun 1911 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA (son of Joseph Ellsworth KLIEBER #30427 and Katherine ROWAN #30428), died 31 Aug 1974 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA.
SOURCE: Obituary
Funeral services for Aaron James Kleiber, Sr., 63, Emmetsburg, were held
Wednesday at Martin-Bails Funeral Home here. Burial was at Evergreen
Cemetary. Mr. Kleiber, who lived his entire life in Palo Alto County,
died at his home August 31. He worked for Emmetsburg Cement Block
Company for 26 years, retiring in 1969.
He was born June 5, 1911 in Palo Alto County to Joseph and Katherine
Rowan Kleiber. He married Mildred Elaine Holdren on May 5, 1931.
Survivors include his wife, three children, Aaron Jr. of Orange City, CA,
Michael of New Orleans, LA, and Mrs. Rosann (Andrew) Truelson of Laurnes;
a half-sister, Jeanette Whalen of Titonka; and a half brother, John
Whittney of Bancroft. Proceding Mr. Kleiber in death were one sister,
one brother and his parents. Pallbearers at the funeral officiated by
the Rev. Chester A. Waterman, were LeRoy Miller, Doug Miller, Donald
Wichman, Kenneth Wichman, Vincent Heller and John Pettiecord.
801 iv. Arline Hale HOLDREN #30149, born 16 Sep 1917 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, died 14 Jun 2006 in Bancroft, Kossuth, IA.
(1) She married Lyle GROSS #30197, born 16 Sep 1916.
RESOURCE: Social Security Death Index; Social Security Number: 559-12-2469.
(2) Married 2 Jun 1951 in Minneapolis, Henepin, MN, Francis William MC CONNELL #30150, born 30 Mar 1911 in Boone, Boone, IA (son of Joseph MC CONNELL #30271 and Emma Margaret HOEHLE #30272), died 5 Jan 1979 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Algona Newspaper Obituary: 1979
F. McConnell Dies Suddenly At His Home
Algonans were saddened Friday, Jan. 5, to learn of the unexpected death
of Francis W. (Mac) McConnell, who died suddenly at his home. Mr.
McConnell, who was 67, was a well known retired Algona painter.
Funeral service for him will be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Monday) at the
First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Walter F. Morz officiating. The
Geilenfeld-Shaaf-McCullough Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Born, March 30m 1911 at Boone, Ia., a son of Joseph and Emma Margaret
Hoehle McConnell, Mac moved with his family to Kossuth County as a young
child. He attended school at LuVerne and high school in Livermore.
He was married to Arline Holdren at Minneapolis on June 2, 1951. Mac
enjoyed hunting and fishing, but had not been in the best of health for
more than the past six months.
He is survived by his wife, Arlin, five children and a stepson; Dan
McConnell, Waterloo; Vickie, Mrs. David Murray, Altoona; Debra McConnell,
Talent, Ore.; Susie, Mrs. Alan Fett, Burt; Sandy McConnell, Eugene, Ore.
and Jack Gross of New Orleans, Oa., a stepson. There are six
grandchildren
Brothers and sisters who survive are Donald McConnell, Nemaha, Ia.;
LeRoy, Waukau, Wisc.; Mrs. Leon Beavens, Askov, Minn.; Jean, Mrs. Raymond
Metzen, Algona; Joe, Armstong and Bernice, Mrs. Wilford Wiley of Wesley.
Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by his father in April of 1937 and
his mother who died in April of 1973.
.
503. Milford J.6 HOLDREN #30144 (225.Aid Byron5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 19 Sep 1892 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 27 Jun 1952 in Des Moines, Polk, IA; VA Hospital.
Married 2 Apr 1921 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA, Gladys Ethel DUVAIL #30202, born 5 Oct 1904, (daughter of Amelia Marie_____ #30409), died 7 Mar 1976 in Houston, Harris, TX.
SOURCE: Social Security Death Index states birth as, October 05, 1902;
Social Security Number: 456-40-3704.
Children:
802 i. John Benjamin7 HOLDREN #30203, born 7 Nov 1921 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA, died JUN 1987 in Houston, Harris, TX.
SOURCE: Social Security Death Index: 479-16-0934
SOURCE: William James Holdren, Sr., 2003
John Benjamin Holdren was married six times.
803 ii. William James HOLDREN, Sr. #30204, born 14 Jun 1923 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA.
SOURCE: Picture and article from Houston Newspaper:
(Son of Mrs. Gladys E. Titcomb wounded in action in the Pacific area.)
Flight Officer William Holdren, 21-year old pilot with the AAF in the
Pacific, was wounded while on a mission over Jap territory.
Hospitalized, he contracted pneumonia and Valley fever and has been sent
back to the states for treatment. He entered the Air Force while
attending school, and was overseas five months.
He married Elizabeth Jeanne BUTHMAN.
804 iii. Robert Charles HOLDREN #30206, born 11 May 1925 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA, died 22 Jun 1988 in Houston, Harris, TX.
SOURCE: Picture and article from Houston Newspaper:
(Son of Mrs. Gladys E. Titcomb wounded in action in the Pacific area.)
Marine Pvt. Robert C. Holdren, 19, was wounded by shrapnel in the left
arm Sept. 20 on Peieui. That was his first wound in 28 months of
fighting which included the invasio of Gudalcanal, Tarawa, and others
that Mrs. Titcomb could not mention. Robert attended Sam Houston High
School and joined the Marines on his 17th birthday.
SOURCE: Social Security death index; 461-28-1092
SOURCE: Houston Newspaper Obituraries
Robert C. "Chuck" Holdren, 63, of Houston, died Wednesday, June 22, 1988
in a local hospital. He was a member of St. Augusta Catholic Church, the
Knights of Columbus and Parish Council of St. Augusta Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Menefee Holdren, also of Houston; daughters,
Kathleen Benbrook and husband, Tom, and son, Richard Holdren and wife,
Marilou, all of Houston; brother, William J. Holdren and wife, Jean of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; grandchildren, Marlo and Richmond Holdren, Lacey,
Lindsay and Lesley Benbrook. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon
Saturday, June 25, 1988, at the Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale Funeral
Home with Father Edward S. Missenda officiating. Burial will follow at
Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster. Pallbearers will be: Jim Pirtle,
Lyman Hosmer, Jim Marshall, Odis Holbrook, C.A. Reddick and George
Irwin. A Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, 1988,
at the Chapel of Forest Park Lawndal Funeral Home. At family request the
casket will remain closed at all times. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Houston Deaf Senior Citizens, 6910 Fannin No. 204 Houston,
TX. 77030.
He married Mauda Menefee ALLEN.
504. Reba Adelia6 HOLDREN #29741 (225.Aid Byron5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 28 Oct 1894 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 13 Apr 1978 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
SOURCE: April 17, 1978 Algona Newspaper; obituary.
Reba Devine Dies at 83, Rites Today
Mrs. Reba A. Devine, 83, of Algona, died Thursday, April 13, at the Good
Samaritan Center where she was a resident
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Devine will be at 11 a.m. today (Monday) in St.
Cecelia's Catholic Church with Rev. John Vakulskas the celebrant. Burial
will be in Calvary Cemetery; Wilson's of Algona in charge of arrangements.
Casket bearers are grandsons: J. Michael Devine, Robert Devine, Charles
McNally, James McNally, Ronald Devine and John McNally.
The Parish Rosary was at 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel with scripture
reading at 8:15 p.m. the family reading at 8:15 p.m. The family service
is at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Reba, daughter of A.B. and Katherine Terhune Holdren, was born Oct. 28,
1894 at Compton, Ill. The family moved to Irvington when she was nine
years old and she attended grade school in Irvington. She was married to
James F. Devine Feb. 14, 1912 at Algona. The couple farmed in the Algona
area until 1985 when they moved into town. Mr. Devine died in 1962
Mrs. Devine is survived by one daughter and two sons: Betty, Mrs. Wilbur
Daley of Wesley, Charles, Whittemore and Ray of Thornton. There are 25
grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Devine was a lifetime member of St. Cecelia's Catholic church and a
member of St. Cecelia's guild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, three daughters, three
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and her parents.
Married 14 Feb 1912 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, James Francis DEVINE #29742, born 17 Nov 1884 in Sherman Twp, Kossuth, IA (son of James Michael DEVINE #30207 and Mary DUNN #30208), died 7 Jun 1962 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Obituary
Funeral services for James F. Devine, 77, Algona retired farmer, were
held Monday morning in St. Cecelia's Catholic church here, Msgr. P.P.
Gearen officiated and burial was in Calvary cemetery. Hamilton Funeral
Home was in charge of arrangements and rosary was said there Sunday
evening.
Mr. Devine died Thursday at Good Samaritan nursing home here after a long
illness.
He was born November 17, 1884 at Livermore to James N. and Mary Dunn
Devine. He was married to Reba Holdren Feb. 14, 1912 in St. Cecelia's
church here. the couple farmed for many years near Algona until 1955 when
they retired and moved to town.
Mr. Devine is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Frances (Maxine)
McNally, Mrs. Frances (Maxine) McNally, Emmetsburg, Mrs. Marshal
(Bernice) Bainter, Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Mrs. Wayne (Jean) Elder,
Hawthorne, Nevada,, and Mrs. Wilbur (Betty) Daley, Corwith; two sons,
Charles B. Devine of LuVerne: three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Skilling, Algona,
Mrs. Nellie Dresser, Humboldt, Mrs. Gene Ennis, Clarion; three brothers,
Steve of Corwith, William, St. Joe, and Lewis of Humboldt; 27
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Children:
805 i. Kathryn Maxine7 DEVINE #30209, born 06 Nov 1913 in Irvington Twp, Kossuth, IA, died 25 Apr 1973 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, IA.
Married 23 Nov 1938 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, Francis Drummy MC NALLY #30215 (son of Wm B. MC NALLY #30226 [ - 1963] and Josephine DRUMMY #30227), died 29 Mar 1963.
806 ii. Robert Raphael DEVINE #30210, born 19 Mar 1915 in Cresco Twp, Kossuth, IA, died 10 Jun 1994 in Peoria, Peoria, IA.
NICKNAME: Ray.
Married 06 Apr 1953 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, Lavinia Jane GROEN #30228, born 1928 in Titonka, Kossuth, IA. (daughter of Harm GROEN #30229 and Kate WELP #30230), died 1989 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
807 iii. Mary Berniece DEVINE #30211, born 29 Oct 1916 in Cresco Twp, Kossuth, IA, died 15 Jan 1977 in Orange, Orange, CA.
(1) Married 05 May 1943 in Reno, NV., Michael Thomas GONOSEY #30312, died 9 Oct 1947 in Des Moines, Polk, IA.
SOURCE: Devine Family History
Michael Thomas Gonosey MN1/c U.S. Navy, passed away October 09, 1947 of
cancer at Veteran's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.
(2) Married 1 Feb 1951 in LAS VEGAS, NV, Marshall BAINTER #30321.
808 iv. Regina Arlene DEVINE #30212, born 24 Nov 1918 in Cresco Twp, Kossuth, IA, died 11 Oct 1969 in Hawthorne, Mineral, NV.
Married 15 Apr 1944 in Hawthorne, NV, Wayne W. ELDERS #30263.
SOURCE: Devine history.
Wayne W. Elder married Regina Arlene Devine on April 15, 1944 at
Hawthorne, Nevada. Wayne was a MN 1/c in the United State Navy,
Sullivan, Illinois.
809 v. Charles Bernard DEVINE #30213, born 23 Jan 1922 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, died 06 Feb 1987 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Devine Family History
Charles Devine graduated from Algona High School in Algona, Iowa, 1941.
Enlisted, sworn in and left for duty from Rockford, Ills. through Chicago
office in the US Marine Corps on November 04, 1942. Boot camp in San
Diego, California, through artillery school in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside,
California. On April 17, 1943, left for overseas, landed at New
Calendonia on May 04, 1943. Served at Guadal canal, Little Florida, New
Geogia Islands, Pelelieu, Okinawa. Wounded on Pelelieu by land mine.
Sailed for US August 22, 1945, arrived September 17, and was discharged
October 16, 1945. Married September 17, 1951 at St. Cecelia's Church,
Algona, Iowa to Helen Joan Penton, daughter of Arthur and Mary Penton.
SOURCE: Algona Newpapers; Obituary Pamphlet
Funeral Mass for Charles B. Devine of Algona, 65, was celebrated by
Father Miles Barrett at 12 noon Monday, Feb 10, 1987 in St. Cecelia's
Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery at Whittemore with
the Geilenfeld-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
A son of James F. and Reba Holdren Devine, Charles B. was born at Algona
on Jan. 23, 1922. He received his education in the Algona school system
and graduated from Algona High School in 1942. 'Chuck' served with the
U,.S. Marines for three years during World War II, from 1942 to 1945, on
active duty in the South Pacific.
After returning to the Algona area, he was a car salesman here for many
years. Chuck enjoyed playing cards and automobiles were his hobby. He
died Feb. 6 at the Kossuth County Hospital after an illness with cancer.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post No. 2541 and Hagg-Turner Post 90 of the
American Legion.
Surviving are 5 children; Michael, LaCrosse, Wis.; Kathy, Mrs. Dale
Fraser of Whittemore,; Colleen Devine; Sherry, Mrs. Charles D. Harmon and
Tracy Devine, all of Algona. He also has 6 grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Betty, Mrs. Wilbur Daley of Algona and one
brother, Ray Devine, Thornton, IA.
One son, Charles Daniel, died in July of 1977. His parents and 3 sisters,
Berneice, Jean and Maxine, are also deceased.
Married 17 Sep 1951 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, Helen Joan PENTON #30297.
810 vi. Elizabeth Ann DEVINE #30214, born 31 May 1927 in Riverdale Twp, Kossuth, IA, died 24 May 1992 in Rochester, Olmstead, MN.
NICKNAME: Betty
SOURCE: Obituary pamphlet
Betty A. Devine, the daughter of Jim and Reba (Holdren) Devine, was born
May 31, 1927, in Kossuth County, Iowa. She attended school in Algona and
graduated from Algona High School. She then clerked in several stores. On
February 12, 1946, she married Wilbur Daley in Algona. They made their
home on a farm near St. Benedict. She worked for a time at St. Ann's
Hospital and then again as a store clerk before returning to St. Ann's,
where she was head bookkeeper until retiring in 1991 from what was by
then Kossuth County Hospital. She was a member of St. Cecelia's Catholic
Church, a member of Past Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters of America,
St. Benedict Court, and a member of Kossuth County Hospital Auxiliary.
She enjoyed handwork and traveling.
Betty Daley passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, 1992, at St. Mary's
Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota. she had attained the age of sixty-four
years, eleven months, and twenty-three days. She is survived by her
husband, Wilbur, two daughters, Carol Daley, of Algona, and Rebecca Daley
of Los Angeles, California, and one brother, Ray Devine, of Peoria,
Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Charles,
and three sisters, Maxine, Jean, and Berneice.
Burial of the ashes will take place at a later time at Calvary Cemetery;
Algona, Iowa.
Married 12 Feb 1946 in Algona, Kossuth, IA, Wilbur John DALEY #30236, born 15 Oct 1918 in St. Benedict, Kossuth, IA (son of Maurice DALEY #30237 and _____ Mary #30238), died 1992 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Unnamed newspaper, Obituary
Wilbur J. Daley, 74, of Algona, died Thursday at Kossuth County Hospital,
Algona.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church,
Algona, with the Rev Keith Dreckmon officiating. The body will be
cremated following services. The ashes will be deposited at a later date
in the Pacific Ocean. There will be a flag presentation by the American
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts of Algona at the church
following Mass. Wilson Funeral Home, Algona, is in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his daughters, Carol Daley, Algona, and Rebecca Daley,
Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife,
and brothers, Vernon, Alfred and Erwin.
He was born Oct. 15, 1918 in St. Benedict. He attended St. Benedict
Parochial School. He worked at home until he joined the U.S. Navy in
1994. He served in the Pacific Theater aboard the U.S.S. Hammond and the
U.S.S. Gansevort, which were both sunk during a navy battle. He married
Elizabeth "Betty" Devine in 1946. He was discharged in 1947. The couple
farmed in the St. Benedict Area. He was a longtime sexton for the St.
Benedict cemetery. They retired farming and they moved into Algona in
1982. She died in May 1992.
.
505. Berniece Terhune6 HOLDREN #29737 (225.Aid Byron5, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 24 May 1901 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 15 May 1995 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978)
Bernice may have had 3 or 4 children.
SOURCE: Obituary Pamphlet [1995]
Berniece Terhune Holdren Dutton was born on May 24, 1901 at Compton,
Illinois to Byron and Katherine Terhune Holdren. As a young girl, Bea
moved with her family to Iowa. She received most of her education in
Kossuth County. On September 7, 1925, Bea was married to Ira A. Dutton
at Blue Earth, Minnesota. The couple farmed west of Algona. Bea worked
at the Algona Laundry for 15 years and was later employed at the Good
Samaritan Center in Algona from June of 1968 until 1977. She also did
ironing for many people during this time. Bea's husband Ira preceded her
in death on February 2, 1972.
Bea was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Her
hobbies included embroidery and sewing. Bea became a resident of the
Good Samaritan Center in Algona on July 11, 1986. She died there on
Monday, May 15, 1995 at the age of 93.
Bea is survived by her son Harold Dutton and wife Emma Lou, Monahan,
Texas and two daughters; Helen Gustaf, Sioux Falls, South Dakota and
Katherine Petersen, Algona, Iowa. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, 11
great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Bea was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband Ira, 1 son, Lewis, 3 brothers and 1
sister.
Married 7 Sep 1925 in Blue Earth, Fairbault, MN, Ira Arthur DUTTON #29738, born 21 Sep 1890 in Palo Alto Co, IA (son of Lewis DUTTON #30241 and Ruth WORDEN #30242), died 2 Feb 1972 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE:
Ira Dutton Rites Held On Saturday
Funeral services for Ira A. Dutton, 81, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Raymond Russell
officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, the Geilenfeld - Shaaf -
McCullough funeral Service in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers were William Stock, Chris Hemmen, Verne Teeter, Richard A.
Simpson, Richard Arend and Robert Loss, Jr.
Ira Arthur Dutton was born in Palo Alto County on September 21, 1890.
His parents were Lewis and Ruth Worden Dutton. He was married to
Berniece Holdren September 07, 1925. He lived most of his life in the
area and was engaged in farming and the corn shelling business.
Mr. Dutton is survived by his wife, a son, Harold Dutton of Monahans,
Texas and two daughters; Helen, Mrs. Paul Gustaf, Sioux Falls, SD and
Katherine, Mrs. Holger Peterson, Algona. There are five grandchildren.
Also, surviving is a brother, Melvin Dutton of Burt and three sisters;
Mrs. Nellie Miller of Wykoff, MN; Veda, Mrs. Wallace McArthur, Bancroft
and Vivian Dutton, Burt, IA.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lewis, his parents and three sister.
Children:
811 i. Harold Arthur7 DUTTON #30245, born 24 Oct 1925, died 18 Jul 2000 in TX.
Married 27 Nov 1947, Emma Lou SIMPSON #30246.
812 ii. Lewis Maynard DUTTON #30244, born 24 Sep 1927, died 14 Dec 1927.
813 iii. Helen Carol DUTTON #30243.
She married Paul GUSTAF #30254.
814 iv. Katherine Ann DUTTON #29739.
She married Holger R. (Pete) PETERSEN #29740, born 29 Dec 1909 in Cedar Falls, IA (son of Peter PETERSEN #30261 and Catherine RASMUSSEN #30262), died 28 Dec 1962 in Algona, Kossuth, IA.
SOURCE: Algona Newspaper, obituary
Holger R. "Pete" Petersen of Algona, 72, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec.
28, at the Kossuth County Hospital following a "short illness."
Funeral service for Mr. Petersen is at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the First
United Methodist Church, the Rev Clifford Issacson officiating.
Interment is in Riverview Cemetery, the Geilenfeld - Schaaf - McCullough
Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers are Harold Zimmerman, Eugene "Dugan" Flaig, Wayne T. Hansen,
Larry Lappe, William Degen and James Fitzpatrick.
Holger, son of Peter and Catherine Rasmussen Petersen, was born at Cedar
Falls, IA. On December 29, 1909. As a child he moved with his parents to
Seneca where he attended school. He married Katherine Dutton at Algona
Dec. 28, 1959 and they have continued to make their home here.
Mr. Peterson was employed with Everds Brothers for 28 years and worked
for Wayne T. Hansen 2 years, retiring in 1975. The past 2 years he was
employed by William Dau.
Surviving is his wife, Katherine and one daughter, Debra, Mrs. Terry
Mahanke, Algona.
A brother, Alfred Petersen of Seneca and sister, Anna, Mrs. Gus Hansen,
Ringsted, also survive.
512. David6 PHEASANTM #35264 (226.Virginia5 HOLDREN, 59.William B.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married Mary Elizabeth GREEN #35265.
Children:
815 i. Robert Clayton7 PHEASANT #35266, born 30 Jul 1918, died 02 Jan 1980.
Married 13 Jan 1941 in Pulaski Co., MO., Minnie Mae HINSON #35267, born 02 Oct 1923 in Dixon, MO. (daughter of Otis P. HINSON #35269 and Margaret Ellen PENDLETON #35270), died 17 Jun 1954 in St. Louis, MO.
514. Lula Belle6 HOLDREN #34277 (228.Cornelius E.5, 60.Richard4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 11 Jun 1891 in Kearney Co., KS, died 11 Oct 1980 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary, ID.
1920 US-census list: Charles Orestes Mendenhall, his wife, Lulu, their Children, Asa, Herman, Charles Jr., William and Richard. They are living in Custer, Custer County, South Dakota. Charles Orestes Mendenhall is listed as working at a saw mill as occupation.
1930 US-census list: Lulu Holdren Mendenhall as head of house living with her children Charles Orestes Mendenhall Jr., William Clifford Mendenhall, Richard and Harlan. Both Charles, 18, and William, 15, are listed as farmers. Ray Brown is listed as a border.
(1) Married 11 Aug 1907 in Custer, SD., Charles Orestus MENDENHALL #34292, born 26 Jan 1870 in Athens, OH. (son of William Henry MENDENHALL #34297 [1841 - 1926] and Mary Mariah FOWLER #34298 [1843 - 1919]), died 13 Mar 1950 in Kooskia, ID.
Children:
816 i. Herman Ishemal7 MENDENHALL #34299, born 14 Aug 1908 in Newcastle, Weston, WY., died 24 Feb 1999 in Cottonwood, WY.
Married 12 Oct 1929 in Grangeville, WY., Ethna D. _____ #34300, born 1912, died 1 Oct 1992 in Kamiah, Lewis, ID.
817 ii. Charles Orestes MENDENHALL #34302, died Jan 1982 in Kamiah, Lewis, ID.
818 iii. Williaml Clifford MENDENHALL #34303, born 12 May 1914 in Lead City, SD., died 10 Aug 1963 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary, ID.
NICKNAME: Bill
Married 2 times, 1 child 1st marriage.
7 children 2nd marriage.
He married Naomi Ruth SANFORD #34304, born 2 Mar 1919 in Nez perce, ID., died 2 Mar 2007 in Kooskia, ID.
Newspaper Obit
Naomi Ruth Sanford passed away peacefully in her sleep on her 88th birthday, Friday morning March 2, 2007 at her home in Kooskia. She was born March 2, 1919 in Nezperce to Jesse and Amzel (Robinett) Sanford. The family moved to Salem, OR for a period of five years before returning to Idaho on the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River where she grew up. She attended school at Greer; Salem, OR; and Lorena School House on the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. At age 18 she married Bill Mendenhall and they later divorced. Throughout her life she lived in such places as Reno, NV; Tacoma, WA; Lewiston, ID; Clarkston and Asotin, WA. She especially enjoyed the community of Asotin when she was there. Her many jobs included upholstery shop, and dry cleaners, she was very proud of the time she spent as a taxi driver in Lewiston. She always kept the kids in Sunday School and always had extra kids at their house and their house was always open to anyone in need. After her children were raised she traveled as much as possible but retired back to the Kooskia area. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and canning, but she really loved Bingo, fishing and camping. She was a people person and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She was a remarkable person and a mold breaker. She is survived by daughters Delores Washburn of Kamiah, Leila (and Lionel) Harris of Bremerton, WA; sons Bill Mendenhall of Great Falls, MT, Bud (& Shirley) Mendenhall of Prosser, Washington, Doug Mendenhall of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and Dave (and Lucy) Mendenhall of Moscow, ID; sister Nora Manning of Kooskia; a brother Cork Sanford of Stites, ID; 26 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Harold, Chuck, Richard and Lowell.
(2) She married Ray BROWN #34310, born 7 Mar 1894 in Chaplin, Saqinaw, MI., died Feb 1967 in Bonners Ferry, Boundary, ID.
522. Oliver Alonzo6 RUNCHEY #33552 (229.Elizabeth5 HOLDREN, 60.Richard4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 13 Apr 1891 in Red Cloud, NE., died 9 Aug 1973 in Bainbridge Island, Kitsap Co., WA.
RESIDENCE: Red Cloud City, Webster, Nebraska (1900 U.S. Census)
RESIDENCE: Greenwood, King, Washington (1910 U.S. Census)
His given name was mistaken on the 1900 U.S. Census for Alvin, but is is written as Oliver by the census taker.
Married 17 Jun 1921 in Eagle Harbor, Kitsap, WA., Ada Gurley TAFT #33557, born 3 Jan 1893 in Seattle, King, WA. (daughter of William Baldwin TAFT #34311 [1854 - 1940] and Sarah Frances GURLEY #34312 [1858 - 1949]), died 10 Jun 1984 in Poulsbo, Kitsap Co., WA.
Children:
819 i. Oliver7 RUNCHEY #33563, born 29 Oct 1922 in WA., died 4 Feb 2005 in Poulsbo, Kitsap, WA.
NICKNAME: Sonny
Oliver "Sonny" A. Runchey served in the U.S. Army Air Force in WWII and received the Bronze Star Medal for his service. He had just started college when the war started for the United States and was able to complete one year at the University of Washington before enlisting on November 2, 1942. He had wanted to join the Navy, but he failed the eye exam. When he applied at the Air Corps, while he was in line to take the eye exam he memorized the whole eye chart and he passed.
He was sent to Amarillo, Texas, for boot camp before being sent over to England for the remainder of the war in Europe. Because he was a semi-skilled mechanic he was assigned to the bomber maintenance crew. Their job was to keep the aircraft flying even after being hit. He mostly worked on B-17 Flying Fortress bombers that were able to fly long distances to targets in Germany. The aircraft had four propellers (there weren't any jet engines back then.)
The air base was south of London and when the Germans launched rocket bombs at London they could hear them passing over head. If the noise stopped, then they knew the bombs were falling short and could land near them. That was frightening. Also they were always worried that the plane they took care of might be shot down and the crew lost. And sometimes when the planes landed and the propellers were still turning, a crew member would walk into them and be chopped to pieces. Sonny didn't talk much about all of that for many years.
After the war Sonny and two high school friends, also veterans, sailed a boat up to Alaska and back trying to shake out some of their wartime traumas. He then finished his studies at the University of Washington using the educational benefits in the GI Bill.
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Newpaper Obit for the "Bainbridge Island Review" located at Bainbridge Island, Washington dated : Friday 4 Feb 2005
Former Bainbridge Island resident Oliver A. ?Sonny? Runchey, Jr., age 82, died Feb. 4 at Martha and Mary Care Center in Poulsbo. He was born Oct. 29, 1922, on Bainbridge Island, and graduated from Bainbridge Island High School and the University of Washington. He served on a bomber in the European Theater during World War II. Following his service years, he worked in the family business, Electracraft, which was the premier hi-fi and television store of its time. He later was a consultant to the original Magnolia Hi-Fi. He also captained his own commercial salmon boat, ?Lois D,? off the coast of Washington. His most recent work was as an electrician. He enjoyed racing sailboats, and still holds records at the Port Madison Yacht Club.
He is survived by Peter of Arlington; daughter Marianne Bettys of Everett; three sisters, Barbara Lavery, Edmonds, Betty Hall, Bainbridge Island, and Peg Treanor, Bainbridge Island; and three grandchildren, including Kerry Slater and her husband Tim Slater, Poulsbo.
At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.
820 ii. Elizabeth Ann RUNCHEY #33561, born 15 Aug 1924 in WA., died 15 Jul 2008 in Shoreline, King, WA.
NICKNAME: Betty
Betty and her 1st husband had 1 child and with Calvin she had 2 children.
Married 1956, Calvin S. HALL #34313.
821 iii. Peggy RUNCHEY #33562.
She married _____ TREANOR #34372.
822 iv. Barbara RUNCHEY #34370.
She married _____ LAVERY #34371.
523. James Wesley6 RUNCHEY #33553 (229.Elizabeth5 HOLDREN, 60.Richard4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 19 May 1893 in Red Cloud, NE., died 21 Apr 1953 in San Francisco, CA.
RESIDENCE: Red Cloud City, Webster, Nebraska (1900 U.S. Census)
RESIDENCE: Greenwood, King, Washington (1910 U.S. Census)
.
Married ca. 1923, Teresa D. SHILLING #33558, born 28 Apr 1893 in WA. (daughter of George W. SHILLING #34319), died 7 Nov 1964 in San Francisco, CA.
AKA: Terese.
Children:
823 i. Richard Maurice7 RUNCHEY #33588.
824 ii. James W. RUNCHEY #34316, born 27 Dec 1923 in San Mateo, CA., died 22 May 2006 in Petaluma, Sonoma, CA.
(1) Married 1950, Lorraine BRIDENHAGEN #34317, born 7 Jun 1924 in WI., died 8 Dec 1969 in San Francisco, CA.
(2) He married Betty J. ORR.
825 iii. John Allan RUNCHEY #34320, born 30 Apr 1925 in San Francisco, CA., died 12 Feb 2010 in San Mateo, CA.
John and Hjordes "Candy" Bosk have 1 child. John and Charotte Weber have 1 child.
(1) He married Hjordes M. BOSK #34321, born 13 Oct 1922 in Sweden., died 15 Dec 2007 in Morgan Hill, Santa Clara, CA.
NICKNAME: Candy.
(2) He married Charotte WEBER #34322, born 26 Nov 1926 in Cook County, IL. (daughter of Peter M. WEBER #34323 and Ema DAHL #34324), died 25 Dec 1960 in San Mateo, CA.
525. Edna Browning6 HOLDREN #433 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Apr 1878.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
(1) She married _____ MILLER #1387.
Children:
826 i. Ivan7 MILLER #1386.
(2) She married Elijah SWOPE #1385, born 11 Nov 1904 in Compton, IL. (son of George SWOPE #1348 and Sarah Ann BALTZEY #1347 [1855 - 1838]), died 19 Aug 1993 in Compton, IL.
SOURCE: Jason S. Bains. Birmingham, AL (Aug 2002).
Children:
827 ii. Wendell SWOPE #1384.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 14 Feb 1925, Elizabeth KEHM #1361 (daughter of Henry KEHM #1346 and Margaret STROHMAN #1345).
828 iii. _____ SWOPE #1383.
829 iv. _____ SWOPE #1380.
830 v. _____ SWOPE #1379.
831 vi. _____ SWOPE #1362.
832 vii. ______ SWOPE #1364.
833 viii. _____ SWOPE #1363.
526. Charles Louis6 HOLDREN #1393 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 11 Mar 1880 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL., died Aug 1965.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 327 10 5680 state of issue ILL.
NICKNAME: Chas.
Married 1905 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL., Bertha SWOPE #1344, born May 1887 in IL. (daughter of George SWOPE #29783 [1846 - 1916] and Sarah Ann BALTZEY #29782 [1855 - 1855]).
Children:
834 i. Smith L.7 HOLDREN #1343, born 1909.
835 ii. Max D. HOLDREN #1342, born 07 Dec 1906, died 13 Dec 1973, occupation Mainta Man / Carpenter.
He married Evelyn M. _____ #35116, born ca. 1909.
Her surname might be BETTNER.
836 iii. Chester S. HOLDREN #1341, born 1906.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married wife of Cherster Holdren #1340.
527. Harry Holman6 HOLDREN #1392 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 24 Dec 1882, died 1955 in Mendota, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Josephine HILL #1337, born 5 Jun 1883, died 30 Jun 1951.
Children:
837 i. Elsworth H.7 HOLDREN #1336, born 27 Aug 1913, died 9 Oct 1976.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Jan SAMPO #1333.
838 ii. Eleanora HOLDREN #1335, born 22 Jan 1915.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 30 Jun 1937 in Davenport, IA., Frank CHRISTMANN #1334, born 26 Apr 1909 in Ottawa, IL. (son of Frank CHRISTMANN #1329 and Theresa MUMBER #1328), died 2 Aug 1987 in Mendota, IL., occupation Policeman/Newsman.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit.
528. Boyd6 HOLDREN #1391 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 2 Nov 1888.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
He married Mayme SPENADER #1327.
Children:
839 i. Jerry7 HOLDREN #1326.
840 ii. Richard HOLDREN #1325.
529. Clifford6 HOLDREN #1390 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Jun 1895.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Married 21 Apr 1917 in Chicago, Cook, IL., Bertha SIEVERT #1324, born 1875.
Marriage record has 20 year age difference, Clifford 1895, Bertha 1875.
Children:
841 i. _____7 HOLDREN #1323.
842 ii. ______ HOLDREN #1322.
530. Nellie6 HOLDREN #1389 (236.Jeremiah5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Oct 1899.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
(1) She married Roy WARD #1321.
(2) She married _____ BUTTON #1320.
Children:
843 i. Beverly7 _____ #1319.
537. Benjamin J.6 HOLDREN #33287 (238.Benjamin L.5, 61.Benjamin F.4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1885 in Stafford, KS., died May 1928 in KS.
AKA: John Benjamin Holdren.
Married 25 Dec 1915 in Compton, IL., Marion Hope ABELL #34015, born Mar 1897 (daughter of John Miller ABELL #34016 and Leonora R. LAZARUS #34017), died 1959.
Children:
844 i. John Benjamin7 HOLDREN #34018, born 7 Nov 1921, died Jun 1987 in Houston, Harris Co., TX.
541. Fannie L.6 HOLDREN #576 (242.William Clarence5, 62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Dec 1883 in Brooklyn, Lee Co., IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
AKA: Fanny.
She married William BIRD #1756.
SOURCE: History of Lee County. vol III (1914).
Children:
845 i. John A.7 BURD #1763.
846 ii. _____ BURD #1764.
847 iii. Emma BURD #1765.
She married Levi JOHNSON #13094.
542. John Adrian6 HOLDREN #575 (242.William Clarence5, 62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Aug 1886 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 4 Aug 1943 in Compton, Lee, IL., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL. 1987.
Married 20 Jan 1909 in Chicago, Cook, IL., Pauline O. HENRY #1757, born 1888 (daughter of Lewis HENRY #1760 [1857 - ] and Josephine GEHANT #1761 [ - 1899]), died 1963.
Children:
848 i. Maxine A.7 HOLDREN #1758, born 1910 in IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barringtn ILL. 1987
SOURCE #2: 1920 census
RESIDENCE: Viola Township, Lee, Illinois (1920).
Married 1927, Donald C. GILMORE #1759.
849 ii. John Gary HOLDREN #13095.
He married Susan MUNSON #13096.
549. Grace Pearl6 DAVISON #1766 (245.Jeanette5 HOLDREN, 62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Aug 1879 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 26 Dec 1978 in Libertyville, Lake, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Married 26 Dec 1901 in Lee, IL., Frank Benjamin DAVISON #1770, born 24 Aug 1875 in Lake, IL. (son of William J. DAVISON #1776 [1828 - 1906] and Mary LARKIN #1777 [1832 - 1913]), died 1962 in Waukegan, Lake, IL.
Children:
850 i. Wayne7 DAVISON #1771.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Pearl WUOLO #1778.
851 ii. Vivian DAVISON #1772.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Joseph H. MILLER #1781.
852 iii. Gladys DAVISON #1773, born 19 Mar 1902 in Paw Paw, IL., died 9 Oct 1980 in Mendota, IL.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit.
Married 7 Dec 1922 in Dixon, Lee, IL., Jess AUGHENBAUGH #1791, died 1952.
853 iv. Wellington DAVISON #1774.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Ruth LONG #1779.
854 v. Pearl DAVISON #1775.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Richard MULDER #1780.
550. Reuben Palmer6 DAVISON #1767 (245.Jeanette5 HOLDREN, 62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1 May 1884 in Compton, Lee, IL., died Dec 1963 Manatee County, FL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
Married 23 Dec 1903 in Viola, Lee, IL., Emma Dove ADRIAN #1797, born 26 Jun 1880 in Taylor Co., IA. (daughter of Henry ADRIAN #35448 and Emma BRADY #35449), died 16 Apr 1962 in Brandenton, Manatee Co., FL.
Children:
855 i. Mildred E.7 DAVISON #35446, born 26 Sep 1905 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 25 Aug 1983 in Havard, Mchenry, IL.
856 ii. Leta F. DAVISON #35447, born 1908 in IA.
551. Rosanna M.6 HOLDREN #582 (246.Sherman John5, 62.John Westley4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 Nov 1890 in Viola Township, Lee, IL., died 31 May 1938 in Amboy, Lee, IL.
NICKNAME: Rose.
Married 19 Nov 1912 in West Brooklyn, Lee, IL., Albert Laurent JEANBLANC #34348, born 24 Mar 1886 in Brooklyn Township, Lee, IL. (son of Constant Alexis JEANBLANC #34349 and Sarah Olympe GEHANT #34350), died 30 Aug 1959.
Children:
857 i. Leroy Albert7 JEANBLANC #34351, born 04 Nov 1913 in IL., died 11 Sep 1994 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
858 ii. Florian Paul JEANBLANC #34352, born 13 Dec 1917 in IL., died 20 Mar 1935.
859 iii. Harold Francis JEANBLANC #34353, born 20 Apr 1919 in Lee Center, Twp, IL., died 24 Mar 1926 in Lee Center, Twp, IL.
860 iv. Robert Lawrence JEANBLANC #34354, born 29 Oct 1921 in West Brooklyn, Lee, IL., died 21 Oct 1969 in Amboy, Lee, IL.
Bob and Leona have 5 children.
Bob spent three months as a Private during Basic Training in Field Artillery as a gun crewman, medium artillery. Spent twenty-nine months as a Private First Class Cannoneer, crew member of a 155 mm Howitzer using seperate loading ammunition. Assisted in moving, emplacing, firing, displacing and withdrawing the piece in combat operations. Spent two months as a Private First Class Military Policeman and then two months as a Private First Class Medical Aidman performing routine duties in the care of treatment of patients, taking temperatures and pulse reading, feeding patients, making beds, washing equipment and floors.
Married 17 Aug 1948 in Dixon, Lee, IL., Leona Mae COY #34355, born 21 Feb 1927 in Arlington, Kingsbury, SD. (daughter of Ernest James COY #34360 and Mabel Flossie FLANDERS #34361), died 01 Jul 2004 in Dixon, Lee, IL.
861 v. Clarence JEANBLANC #35443, born 27 Mar 1926 in West Brooklyn, Lee, IL., died 10 Feb 2011 in Dixon, Lee, IL.
862 vi. Della JEANBLANC #34362, born 28 Apr 1931 in Amboy, Lee, IL., died 3 Nov 1991 in Oregon, Ogle, IL.
Della's, married and has 2 children.
561. Gertrude6 HOLDREN #3272 (250.Cornelius McCoy5, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
(1) She married _____ BERG #3274.
Children:
863 i. Phyllis Irene7 BERG #3302.
(2) She married Sam CHAPIDEAU #3275.
Children:
864 ii. Jack CHAPIDEAU #3303.
563. David S.6 HOLDREN #3280 (250.Cornelius McCoy5, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Sep 1913 in Mason City, IA., died 27 Sep 1977 in Tacoma, WA., military 1934 - 1940 Navy.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 538 26 7686 state of issue Washington
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs
Name: David Holdren
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1913
Death Date: 27 Sep 1977
SSN: 538-267-686
Branch 1: Navy
Enlistment Date 1: 18 Apr 1934
Release Date 1: 17 Apr 1940.
(1) He married wife of David Holdren #3284.
Children:
865 i. _____7 HOLDREN #3285.
(2) He married 2nd wife of David Holdren #3286.
Children:
866 ii. _____ HOLDREN #3287.
(3) He married _____ WRIGHT #3288.
Children:
867 iii. David HOLDREN #3289.
868 iv. Janet HOLDREN #3290.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married husband of Janet Holdren #3293.
869 v. Sandra HOLDREN #3291.
870 vi. Jerrold HOLDREN #3292.
565. Wilford Arthur6 HOLDREN #3281 (250.Cornelius McCoy5, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born ca. 1918 in Grand Rapids, MN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Lorna Lotus TORREY #3294.
Children:
871 i. Calvin Edward7 HOLDREN #3295, died 1 Jun 1949 in Puyallup, Pierce, WA., born 1949.
He was 12 hours old when he died.
872 ii. Jeanie HOLDREN #3296.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
She married husband of Jeanie Holdren #3297.
567. Homer Henry6 HOLDREN #3309 (251.William Ambrose5, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1891 in Thornton, IA., died 1935 in Sabetha, KS.
Married 12 Mar 1913 in New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA., Catherine BERNEMAN #33289, born 1894 in Highland, WI. (daughter of Barney BERNEMAN #33290 and Catherine KASSEL #33291).
NICKNAME: Kate.
Children:
873 i. Mabel M.7 HOLDREN #33295, born 1913.
571. Gerald Ralph (Trimble)6 SMITH #3223 (252.Harriet5 HOLDREN, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 13 Dec 1899 in Princeton, IL., died 14 Apr 1982 in Austin, Mower Co., MN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
Married 7 Apr 1925 in Mason City, IA., Dorothy Luella BAKER #3232, born 30 Sep 1903 in Mason City, IA. (daughter of Walter BAKER #3239 and Maude SHIMER #3240), died 13 Jan 1979 in Austin, MN.
Children:
874 i. Harold7 TRIMBLE #3233.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Darlene BALDNER #3241.
875 ii. Richard TRIMBLE #3234, born in Clear Lake, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Marlys BREKKE #3247.
876 iii. Juliene TRIMBLE #3235.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Loren RENZ #3254.
877 iv. Geraldine TRIMBLE #3236, born in LeRoy, MN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Robert WOLF #3257.
878 v. Charlene TRIMBLE #3237, born in Brownsdale, MN., died in Brownsdale, MN.
died same year she was born from pneumonia.
879 vi. David Walter TRIMBLE #3238, born in Brownsdale, MN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Lillie Belle HARBISON.
572. Mary Lucretia6 SMITH #3225 (252.Harriet5 HOLDREN, 63.David4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 9 May 1892 in Princeton, IL., died 1969.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Ralph E. HAYDEN #3226.
Children:
880 i. Robert7 HAYDEN #3227, died 1970.
881 ii. Kenneth HAYDEN #3228.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
He married Louise MACBRIDE #3229.
575. Robert6 RUNCHEY #1257 (253.Mary Abigal5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 Mar 1882 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 22 Oct 1946 in Algona, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
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Married 11 Aug 1904 in Algona, IA., Etta GARDNER #1827, born 9 Jun 1882 in Fremont, IA. (daughter of William GARDNER #33545 and Marthey WALTMAN #33546).
Children:
882 i. Charles7 RUNCHEY #1828, born 20 Jul 1905 in Algona, IA., died 6 Feb 1994 in CA.
RESIDENCE: Palo Alto, Iowa (1920)
SSA# 483-07-0469 issued: Iowa. last residence: Biggs, Butte, CA.
Married 6 Oct 1927 in Algona, Kossuth, IA., Rhoena WOOD #33537, born 1909 in Minden, NE. (daughter of Chas WOOD #33538 and Lottie MONK #33539).
576. William6 RUNCHEY #1256 (253.Mary Abigal5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 3 Oct 1884 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 30 Apr 1975 in Algona, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse., Barrington IL 1987.
RELIGION: Methodist.
Married 19 Dec 1906 in Whittemore, IA., Effie Pearl GREENFIELD #1254, born 1884 in Manson, IA. (daughter of William GREENFIELD #33535 and Emma GRAVES #33536).
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987
RELIGION: Methodist/
Married Near West Bend, Iowa. (1906).
Children:
883 i. Fernley Horace7 RUNCHEY #1250, born 10 Apr 1909 in Running Water, SD., died 3 Nov 1975 in Goshen, IN.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Married 14 Nov 1931 in Rock Island, IL., Velva Izola JOHNSON #1740, born 13 Jan 1912 in Westly, IL. (daughter of Charles Oscar JOHNSON #1742 and Lena Rosetta DOUGLAS #1743).
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
884 ii. Lyle W. RUNCHEY #1251, born 21 May 1911.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Married 14 Jan 1942, Genevieve MANEMANN #1696, born 24 Oct 1912 (daughter of Clem MANEMANN #1704 and Mary PLESSER #1705).
885 iii. Mary M. RUNCHEY #1253, born 22 Dec 1920 in Riverdale Twp, Algona, IA.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Married 1 Jul 1939 in Alogna, IA., Wayne Eugene SMITH #1249, died 16 Jul 1976 in Algona, IA.
577. Ellis6 RUNCHEY #1255 (253.Mary Abigal5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 20 Apr 1889, died 21 Mar 1969.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987.
He married Mabel PLATT #1746.
Children:
886 i. Jean Anne7 RUNCHEY #1747.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
She married Lemott HANLEY #1751.
887 ii. Richard RUNCHEY #1748.
888 iii. Robert? RUNCHEY #1749.
889 iv. James? RUNCHEY #1750.
578. Minnie Alice6 HOLDREN #1642 (254.Charles Lewis5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 16 Sep 1885 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 21 Mar 1977 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987.
RELIGION: Methodist.
Married 7 Dec 1905, Walter E. COOK #1684, born 25 Jun 1883 in Compton, Lee, IL. (son of George COOK #1627 [1856 - 1895] and Carrie Theresa WERTMAN #1626 [1858 - 1937]), died 18 May 1938.
SOURCE: Mildred Cook Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Children:
890 i. Mildred Geneveve7 COOK #1683, born 20 Nov 1911 in Compton, IL.
SOURCE: Mildred Cook Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
RELIGION: Methodist.
(1) Married 3 Dec 1930 in Rockford, Winnebago, IL., Orie G. MOREHOUSE #1675, born 2 Dec 1911 in Ophir Twp, LaSalle, IL. (son of Lloyd H. MOREHOUSE #1668 [1889 - 1981] and Faye Lillia POPE #1667 [1889 - 1979]), died 1 Jul 1943 in Meriden, IL.
SOURCE: Mildred Cook Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
(2) Married 1948, Harold LARSON #1670.
891 ii. Arthur Ellwood COOK #1682, born 13 Jun 1915 in Compton, IL., died 30 Nov 1969 in Amboy, IL., occupation salesman.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Newspaper Wedding Announcement.
Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL. 1984.
RELIGION: Catholic.
Married 7 Sep 1940 in St. Patrick's, Church, Amboy IL., Mary Kathryn MEADE #1666, born 6 Sep 1915 in Rural, OH. (daughter of James Edward MEADE #1625 [1889 - ] and Anna Ruth LOAN #1624 [1885 - 1968]), died Mar 1983 in Dixon, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987
RELIGION: Catholic.
892 iii. Vernon Theodore COOK #1681, born 6 Feb 1918 in Compton, IL., died 27 Apr 1972 in Sterling, IL., occupation Worked Lawrence Brothers.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987
Newspaper Obit.
RELIGION: Catholic.
Married 6 Jun 1942 in St. Mary's, IL., Janet O'CONNELL #1619, born 6 May 1918 (daughter of Eugene O'CONNELL #1615 and Katherine KILLIN #1614), died in Sterling, Whiteside, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouxe, Barrington, ILL. 1987
RELIGION: Catholic.
579. Jane Mae6 HOLDREN #1646 (254.Charles Lewis5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 May 1887 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 11 Mar 1920 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Donald Carnahan, Compton IL.
RELIGION: Methodist.
AKA: Jane M. Holdren
NICKNAME: Fanny / FannieJa.
Married 17 Jan 1912, William LeRoy CARNAHAN #1678, born 12 Oct 1885 in Compton, Lee, IL. (son of William H. CARNAHAN #1613 [1862 - 1935] and Helen Nellie COOPER #1612 [1862 - 1922]), died 31 Jul 1953 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Newspaper Obit.
His religion was Methodist.
RECORDS: Birth, Marriage.
Children:
893 i. Donald LeRoy7 CARNAHAN #1611, born 30 Apr 1913 in Brooklyn Twp, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
RELIGION: Methodist.
Married 9 Oct 1937 in Compton, Lee, IL., Dorothy Josephine GILMORE #1610, born 23 Sep 1913 in Brooklyn, Lee, IL. (daughter of Fred Palmer GILMORE #1835 and Florence Virginia KREBS #1836).
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Her religion is Methodist.
580. Mary Elizabeth6 HOLDREN #1686 (254.Charles Lewis5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 21 Jun 1889 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 20 May 1987 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Her religion wa Methodist.
Married 18 Jan 1911 in Compton, Lee, IL., Grover Guy CARNAHAN #1677, born 22 Feb 1887 in Compton, Lee, IL. (son of William H. CARNAHAN #1613 [1862 - 1935] and Helen Nellie COOPER #1612 [1862 - 1922]), died 15 Aug 1966.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984
His religion was Methodist.
Children:
894 i. Clifton Gregor7 CARNAHAN #1601, born 23 Jan 1913 in Compton, Lee, IL.
SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
His religion is Lutheran.
Married 18 Jan 1936 in Compton, Lee, IL., Margaret Hildagard HALBOTH #1600, born 20 Jan 1915 (daughter of William HALBOTH #1597 and Augusta ARNDT #1596).
584. Verneena6 FAIRCHILD #3319 (255.Clara Louella5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 5 Nov 1886 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died in Franklin, IL.
NICKNAME: Verna.
Married 24 Nov 1904, Benjamin Franklin YOCUM #3327, born 13 Sep 1882 in Columbia, PA., died 8 Dec 1965.
Children:
895 i. Hertha Lucille7 YOCUM #3328, born 15 Nov 1906 in West Brooklyn, Lee, IL., occupation worked for the State IL.
Married 24 Dec 1928 in Ashton, Lee, IL., Byron McCoy McCRACKEN #3336, born 15 Feb 1896 in Clearfield, PA., died 7 Apr 1967.
896 ii. Hilda Myrtle YOCUM #3329, born 23 Sep 1908 in IA.
Married 11 Feb 1930 in Rockford, Winnebago, IL., Jacob ADAMS #3366, born 30 Nov 1907 in Oregon, Ogle, IL.
897 iii. Ralph Richard YOCUM #3330, born 27 Jul 1910 in Grundy Center, IA.
Married 21 Dec 1938 in Clinton, IA., Burma Odessa WARLICK #3382, born 28 Nov 1916 in Marshall, NC.
898 iv. Edna Blanche YOCUM #3331, born 3 Aug 1912 in Gladbrook, IA.
Married 25 Nov 1937 in Dixon, Lee, IL., Charles Robert CHARLESTON #3391, born 30 Mar 1904, died 17 Oct 1971 in Sterling, Whiteside, IL.
899 v. Vernon Merritt YOCUM #3332, born 2 May 1914 in IA.
Married 27 Jun 1936, Carol Mae JONES #3416, born Mar 1918, died 1968 in Rockford, Winnebago, IL.
900 vi. Leda Grace YOCUM #3333, born 30 Sep 1916 in Ashton, Lee, IL.
(1) Married 21 May 1938 in Clinton, IA., Harold Louis CHAMBERLAIN #3428, born 26 Aug 1917.
(2) Married 3 May 1952, Lawrence Earl CAGE #3430.
901 vii. Dale Leonard YOCUM #3334, born 6 Jul 1918 in Ashton, Lee, IL.
(1) He married Myrtle EARLY #3436.
(2) He married Elsie BUTLER #3438.
587. Sarah Jane6 FAIRCHILD #3322 (255.Clara Louella5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Apr 1894 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 15 Oct 1963 in Dixon, IL.
NICKNAME: Sadie.
She married William Francis AUGHENBAUGH #3440, born 24 Jan 1888 in McLean, IL., died 22 Sep 1966 in Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
Children:
902 i. Irvin DeViere7 AUGHENBAUGH #3441, born 29 Sep 1911 in McLean, IL., died 15 Sep 1955.
He married Mabel Berneic CORNISH #3445.
903 ii. Max Francis AUGHENBAUGH #3442, born 9 May 1913 in McLean, IL.
904 iii. Dorothy Marie AUGHENBAUGH #3443, born 4 Jun 1915 in Compton, Lee, IL.
She married Maxwell Andrew LAWRENCE #3453.
905 iv. Darleen Olive AUGHENBAUGH #3444, born 25 Jun 1917 in Compton, Lee, IL.
Married 29 Aug 1934 in Compton, Lee, IL., Wilbur Joseph BAUER #3472, born 5 Oct 1910.
588. Gladys Marie6 FAIRCHILD #3323 (255.Clara Louella5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 30 Aug 1895 in Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 22 Jul 1983 in New Milford, IL., occupation teacher.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Married 20 Aug 1918 in Rockfork, IL., William John ROBINSON #3474, born 14 Jun 1882, died 18 Feb 1924 in Rockford, Winnebago, IL.
Children:
906 i. Ruth Ellen7 ROBINSON #3475, born 3 Sep 1922 in Rockford, IL., died 4 Mar 1983 in Rockford, IL.
Married 24 Dec 1942, Raymond HEDQUIST #3477.
907 ii. William John ROBINSON #3476, born 23 Oct 1924 in Rockford, IL., died 1926.
589. Louella Belle6 FAIRCHILD #3324 (255.Clara Louella5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 19 Sep 1901 in Melugin Grove, IL.
She married Owen YOUNGBLOOD #3480.
Children:
908 i. Margaret7 YOUNGBLOOD #3481.
590. Bertha Mable6 McKINNEY #3482 (256.Emma Florence5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Jul 1888 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 2 Sep 1942.
Married 18 Dec 1912 in Geneva, Kane, IL., George Washington SEARLS #3489, born 7 Sep 1872.
Children:
909 i. Gerald Henry7 SEARLS #3490, born 24 May 1914 in IL.
He married wife of Gerald Searls #3495.
910 ii. Dorrace George SEARLS #3491, born 29 Sep 1916 in Lee, IL.
Married 31 Aug 1946 in Peoria, IL., wife of Dorrace Searls #3498.
911 iii. Myron Edwin SEARLS #3492, born 1 Sep 1919.
Married 31 Aug 1946 in Peoria, IL., Mary Katheryn GRAHAM #3500 (daughter of William GRAHAM #3504 and Lena _____ #3505).
912 iv. Myra Gwendolyn SEARLS #3493, born 2 Mar 1921 in Jordan, MT.
She married _____ GIERTZ #3506.
913 v. Lorene Doris SEARLS #3494, born 6 Oct 1922.
592. Clarence Andrew6 McKINNEY #3484 (256.Emma Florence5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Mar 1892.
He married Esther JORDAN #3508.
Children:
914 i. Darwin Clarence7 McKINNEY #3509.
594. Robert Lewis6 McKINNEY #3486 (256.Emma Florence5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Sep 1904 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 13 Jan 1933.
Married 19 May 1928 in Jordan, MT., Anna May PERRY #3515.
Children:
915 i. Louis7 McKINNEY #3516.
He married wife of Louis McKinney #3518.
916 ii. Duane McKINNEY #3517.
He married wife of Duane McKinney #3522.
595. Lester Edwin6 McKINNEY #3487 (256.Emma Florence5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Sep 1906 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 7 May 1960 in Miles City, Custer, MT.
Married 23 Nov 1932 in Hillside, MT., Cordella Sola JOHNSON #3527 (daughter of Ole JOHNSON #3532 and wife of Ole Johnson #3533).
Children:
917 i. Verne Lester7 McKINNEY #3528.
918 ii. Ronald Roy McKINNEY #3529.
919 iii. Lloyd Robert McKINNEY #3530.
920 iv. Larry Gene McKINNEY #3531.
596. Irma Elvina6 McKINNEY #3488 (256.Emma Florence5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1908.
She married Ray Otto STANTON #3510.
Children:
921 i. Florence Margaret7 STANTON #3511, born 11 Jun 1926, died 6 Dec 1938.
922 ii. Gertrude Rae STANTON #3512.
923 iii. Harold Raymond STANTON #3513.
924 iv. Dale Montgomery STANTON #3514.
597. Clarence W.6 RASMUSSEN #3535 (257.Lillie Jane5 HOLDREN, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Nov 1893 in Lee, IL., died 14 Feb 1965 in Rockford, IL.
Married 6 Jun 1925 in Dubuque, IA., Lutie VALENTINE #3538.
Children:
925 i. Wellington W.7 RASMUSSEN #3539.
926 ii. Edward L. RASMUSSEN #3540.
601. Irvin R.6 HOLDREN #3542 (258.George Edward5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1898 in Compton, Lee, IL., died abt 1930 in Chicago, IL.
Married 8 Mar 1922 in Marothon, IA., Christine Marie PETERSON #3543, born 2 Jun 1900 in Marothon, IA. (daughter of Hans Christian PETERSON #3545 [ - 1947] and Ida Belle CRONE #3546 [1875 - 1949]).
Children:
927 i. George Christian7 HOLDREN #3544.
He married Dorothy Janice SPARR.
602. Hazel Mae6 HOLDREN #3558 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Aug 1894 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 16 Sep 1928 in MN., occupation homemaker.
Married 8 Nov 1910 in St. James, MN., Alva Leonard SLATER #3566, born 22 Feb 1888 in Weir City, Cherokee, KS. (son of Christopher Columbus SLATER #13490 and Francine ELLIOTT #13491 [1853 - 1919]), died 8 Sep 1932 in St. James, MN., occupation Wagon driver, coal yard.
Children:
928 i. Dorothy Mildred7 SLATER #3567, born 19 Jan 1912 in Spencer, IA., died Mar 1991 in Peoria, IL.
Married 29 Sep 1940, Melvin McNAIRE #3578.
929 ii. Audrey SLATER #3568, born 18 Jul 1913 in Balsom Lake, WI.
Married 4 Nov 1932, Leonard MAHLUM #3580 (son of Gilbert MAHLUM #3584 and Carrie JOHNSON #3585).
930 iii. Myrtle SLATER #3569, born 30 Dec 1914 in Balsom Lake, WI.
931 iv. Evelyne Hope SLATER #3577, born 25 Jun 1916 in Renville, MN.
Married 19 May 1934, Ray HANSE #3603, born 21 Aug 1914 in Morris, MN. (son of Olause HANSE #3607 and Mary Elizabeth DUNKIN #3608).
932 v. Kenneth Alva SLATER #3570, born 27 Jul 1917 in Renville, MN., died Nov 1989.
He married Catherine Ann VERADLE #13493.
not sure about spelling of surname.
933 vi. Fransine Fern SLATER #3571, born 26 Jul 1919 in Olive, MN.
She married Floyd DAGEL #13494.
934 vii. Hallie May SLATER #3572, born 30 May 1921 in Sacred Heart, MN.
She married Del STRONG #13495.
935 viii. Doris Evonne SLATER #3573, born 4 Jul 1923 in Williamsville, Wayne Co., MO., died 24 Jul 1924 in Williamsville, Wayne Co., MO.
936 ix. Max LeRoy SLATER #3574.
He married Alice ADAMS #13496.
937 x. _____ SLATER #13497, born abt 1925, died abt 1925.
only lived a couple of days.
938 xi. Faith SLATER #13498.
939 xii. Beth SLATER #3575.
She married Robert O'DELL #3915.
940 xiii. Donald Keith SLATER #3576.
(1) He married Christine SMITH #13499.
(2) He married Helen Fleta POWELL.
(3) He married Betty COX #14380.
(4) He married Antoninte OSLING #14381.
603. Jessie Lea6 HOLDREN #3559 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Apr 1896 in Compton, IL., occupation Housewife.
SOURCE: Jessie Lea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995
She is living with her daughter-in-law Evelyn Kellum (June 1995).
(1) Married 20 Apr 1916 in Spencer, Clay, IA., Howard KELLUM #3623, born 6 May 1894 in Sutherland, IA. (son of James KELLUM #10351 and Sarah LUCAS #10352), died 23 Dec 1957 in Santa Ana, CA., occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Jesselea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995.
Children:
941 i. Clifford7 KELLUM #3624, born 31 Oct 1916 in Fort Dodge, IA., died 20 Nov 1984 in Rossmoor, CA., occupation Electrician.
SOURCE: Jesse Lea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995.
Married 26 Jun 1938 in Las Vegas, NV., Evelyn SMALL #3625, born 25 Jul 1918 in Burke, SD. (daughter of W. M. SMALL #10462 and Mary HALSTED #10463), occupation Banker.
(2) Married 10 Oct 1940 in Yuma, AZ., Ed MAILES #10267, born 29 Aug 1886, died 20 Oct 1970, occupation Farmer.
SOURCE: Jesse Lea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995.
604. Roy Dewey6 HOLDREN #3560 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 22 Mar 1898 in Compton, Lee, IL., died 13 Jan 1992 in Long Beach, CA., occupation mechanic / salesman.
SSAN: 484-20-9371 issued in the state of Iowa
SOURCE: Lee Holdren. Bellevue, WA. 1995.
(1) Married 10 Sep 1919 in Royal, Clay, IA., Esther BAILEY #3626, born Apr 1898 in Royal, Clay, IA. (daughter of Ebenezer BAILEY #3630 and Hattie Mariah NICHOLSON #3631), died 14 Dec 1941 in Fort Dodge, IA., occupation Housewife.
Children:
942 i. Contance Ruth7 HOLDREN #3627, born 22 May 1921 in Royal, IA., occupation Housewife.
ALIAS: Connie
SOURCE: Lee Holdren. Bellevue, WA. 1995.
Married 3 Jul 1941 in Fort Dodge, IA., Norman BRADFORD #3632.
943 ii. Leland Alvin HOLDREN #3628, born 09 Sep 1923 in Royal, IA., military 1942-1946 / 1948-197 - 2 U.S. Navy, occupation Retired Naval Officer.
ALIAS: Lee
SOURCE: Lee Holdren. Bellevue, WA. 1995
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: Leland Holdren
Birth Date: 9 Sep 1923
Death Date: 5 Aug 2007
Cause of Death: Natural
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 9 Mar 1943
Release Date 1: 1 Feb 1946
Branch 2: Navy
Enlistment Date 2: 31 Aug 1948
Release Date 2: 30 Jun 1972.
He married Katherin Jo PETERSON.
944 iii. Larry Leroy HOLDREN #3629.
RELIGION: Protestant
I received a letter from Larry on 11 Feb 1994 in it he wrote that he was a
retired Chemical Engineer, and plans to move to the Seattle area as soon as
he cam sell his house in Spring Texas.
Larry hobbies are golf, skiing and scuba diving.
Written by Larry L. Holdren Spring TX. (1994)
RESIDENCE: Seattle, Washington area (1995)
SOURCE: Lee Holdren. Bellevue, WA. 1995.
He married Myrtis Mae REHBEIN.
(2) He married Agnes SHERWOOD #10268.
Agnes was Roy 2nd wife.
606. Floyd6 HOLDREN #3564 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 10 Feb 1905 in Spencer, IA., died 5 May 1936 in Spencer, IA., occupation service station operator.
Married 17 Apr 1930 in Rochwell City, Cerro, Gordo, IA., Ilean LUNDQUIST #3663, born 26 Dec 1910 in Spencer, IA. (daughter of Harry LUNDQUIST #4760 and Ida SWANSON #4761), occupation Retired.
SOURCE: Ilean Lundquist Holdren. Spencer, IA. 1995.
Children:
945 i. Phyllis7 HOLDREN #3664.
She married Robert GOYETTE.
946 ii. Juanita HOLDREN #3665.
(1) She married Tom THOMAS #3670.
(2) She married Fred PARSONS #3672.
607. Merle Ellis6 HOLDREN #3562 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 30 May 1906 in Spencer, IA., died 21 Apr 1953 in Bellingham, Whatcom, WA., occupation mechanic.
SOURCE: Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960 on line at the FamilySearch web page.
He married Evah HECKERT #3635, died 1994.
Children:
947 i. Merle7 HOLDREN #3636.
He married Virgina _____ #10157.
608. Archie Joseph6 HOLDREN #3565 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 23 May 1908 in Douglas Twp., Clay, IA., died 20 Aug 1984 in Olympia, WA., occupation sheet metal worker.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 481 03 4839 state of issue IA.
Married 26 Nov 1930 in Fort Dodge, IA., Mary E. HRUSKA #3674, born 01 Feb 1911 in Montgomery, MN. (daughter of John Wencel HRUSKA #5075 [1887 - 1971] and Thersia M. SPIEKERS #5076), died 20 May 1992 in Port Angeles, WA., occupation Homemaker.
Children:
948 i. Patricia L.7 HOLDREN #3675.
(1) She married Frederick B. ZELLINSKY #3679, born 10 Oct 1926 in Seattle, WA. (son of Frederick P. ZELLINKSY #10270 and Sarah FERGUSON #10271), died 19 Dec 1967 in Port Angeles, WA., occupation Auto Salesman / Dealer.
NICKNAME: Fred.
(2) She married James SEEDS #3682, born 16 Jan 1937 in Ralls, TX. (son of O.E. SEEDS #10272 and Bonnie LOVELADY #10273), died 12 Jan 1984 in Port Angeles, WA., occupation Mechanic.
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Seeds. Port Angeles, WA. (1995).
949 ii. Lois A. HOLDREN #3676.
She married Tom FORGEY #3683.
950 iii. Janice M. HOLDREN #3677.
She married Donald L. CAMPBELL.
951 iv. Richard Allan HOLDREN #3678.
He married Diane SWANN.
952 v. Diane Elaine HOLDREN #10204, born 28 Jun 1954 in Seattle, WA., died 30 Jun 1954 in Seattle, King, WA.
SOURCE: Janice Holdren Campbell, Auburn, WA. 1995
According to the online information at Family Search. Diane's Deaths was in 1954 she was 2 days old.
609. Joyce Florence6 HOLDREN #3563 (259.Zachariah Taylor5, 64.Mathias Clarence4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1 Jan 1914 in Royal, Clay, IA., died 1994 in TX.
RESIDENCE: 2 Springcreek Road. Texarkansas, Texas. 75503 (1994) was
living with her son.
SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Seeds. Port Angeles, WA. (1995).
Married 24 Jul 1929, Alvan John LUNDQUIST #3637, born 25 Jul 1906 in Dows, IA. (son of Harry LUNDQUIST #4760 and Ida SWANSON #4761).
Children:
953 i. Harry Keith7 LUNDQUIST #3638, born 1930, died 1936 in Spencer, IA.
954 ii. Barbara Joan LUNDQUIST #3639.
She married Ted JENNINGS #3644.
955 iii. Dean Alva LUNDQUIST #3640.
He married Barbara Deanna SWARTZEL #3649.
956 iv. David Allen LUNDQUIST #3641.
He married Angelia LATIMER #3652.
957 v. Kathryn LUNDQUIST #3642.
(1) She married _____ NIELSEN #3656.
(2) She married Carl ANDREE #3659.
958 vi. Judith May LUNDQUIST #3643.
(1) She married Roger ELSE #3660.
(2) She married Bradley LEACH.
624. John Clyde6 COX #3710 (266.Oliver Prisilla5 HOLDREN, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married Pearl HORLEY #3724.
Children:
959 i. Ruth M.7 COX #3760.
627. Alfred Snyerr6 HOLDREN #547 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Apr 1897 in Washingtonville, PA.
Married 18 Feb 1920, Rose GARNJOBST #3775.
Children:
960 i. Marie7 HOLDREN #3776.
961 ii. Maxine HOLDREN #3777.
628. Caroline Bloom6 HOLDREN #548 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 6 Jan 1899 in Washingtonville, PA.
She married Hugh O. St.CLAIR #3765.
Children:
962 i. Ann7 St.CLAIR #3766.
963 ii. Jane St.CLAIR #3767.
She married Harry LYNN #3774.
964 iii. Rose St.CLAIR #3768.
965 iv. _____ St.CLAIR #3769.
966 v. William St.CLAIR #3770.
967 vi. Richard St.CLAIR #3771.
629. Phoebe Dorthy6 HOLDREN #549 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Aug 1901 in Washingtonville, PA.
She married Harvey Elwood BOGART #2896, born 20 Apr 1895, died Nov 1965.
Children:
968 i. Mildred Argenieth7 BOGART #3778.
She married Carroll C. NEYHARD #3779, born 27 Sep 1923.
630. John Wesly6 HOLDREN #550 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 15 Jul 1904 in Washingtonville, PA., died 20 Feb 1978 in Yankton, SD.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 504 20 1294 state of issue SD.
(1) Married 27 Mar 1929 in Crofton, Knox, NE., Delicah Ione GARNJOBST #3747, born 25 Mar 1903 in Crofton, Knox, NE., died 12 May 1953 in Yankton, SD.
Children:
969 i. Shirley Marie7 HOLDREN #3748.
970 ii. Jane Marlene HOLDREN #3749.
971 iii. Foniella Freida HOLDREN #3750.
972 iv. John George HOLDREN #3751.
He married Barbara Ann MINER.
973 v. Eva Joann HOLDREN #3752.
974 vi. James HOLDREN #3753, born 1939, died 1943.
(2) Married 8 Nov 1955, Frieda GARNJOBST #3754.
631. Charles Phineas6 HOLDREN #3732 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 27 Aug 1905 in Washingtonville, PA., died 19 Aug 1973 in Danville, PA.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 205 07 7117 state of issue PA.
He married Agnus RILEY #3733.
Children:
975 i. Helen7 HOLDREN #3734.
She married Arthur LAUBACH #3738.
976 ii. George HOLDREN #3735.
977 iii. Charles HOLDREN #3736.
978 iv. Donald HOLDREN #3737.
632. Erma Alvesta6 HOLDREN #3743 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 28 May 1907 in Washingtonville, PA.
She married Frank HEGERMAN #3744.
Children:
979 i. Clara7 HEGERMAN #3745.
She married William SCHERER #3746.
633. George William McConnell6 HOLDREN #3759 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 8 Feb 1910 in Washingtonville, PA.
Married 22 Jul 1934 in Elkton, MD., Sara Alice HILKERT #3761, born 22 Jul 1916 in Milton, Northumberland, PA. (daughter of Samuel Howard HILKERT #3772 and Adah PANNEBAKER #3773).
Children:
980 i. Charloette Mae7 HOLDREN #3762.
She married Max BARDO #3786.
981 ii. Virginia Marie HOLDREN #3763.
She married David Wayne CHAMBERLIN #3787.
982 iii. James Franklin HOLDREN #3764.
He married Marilyn NOVIECINSKI #3788.
634. Stewart Allen6 HOLDREN #3727 (267.George Brown5, 65.Phineas4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 26 Sep 1911 in Washingtonville, PA.
He married Margaret REINAKER #3728.
Children:
983 i. Betty7 HOLDREN #3729.
She married hunband of Betty Holdren #3731.
984 ii. Sonny HOLDREN #3730.
639. John Paul6 DEWALD #3827 (271.Dora Frances5 HOLDREN, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born Feb 1881 in PA.
He married Eve Bernice SCHUYLER #3836, born 30 Oct 1896, died 7 Mar 1977.
Children:
985 i. Mary Frances7 DEWALD #3839, born 21 May 1922, died 2 Oct 1971.
She married John Lester LETTEER #25620, born 27 Jan 1921, died 16 Feb 1993.
986 ii. Evelyn K. DEWALD #3838, born 20 Jul 1924, died 6 Nov 1963.
987 iii. Margaret Schuyler DEWALD #3837.
She married Robert EGLI.
640. Blanche Holdren6 DEWALD #3824 (271.Dora Frances5 HOLDREN, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Dec 1882 in Muncy, Lycoming, PA., died 27 Jun 1968 in White Hall, PA.
Married 1 Jan 1901 in White Hall, PA., William Clarence RISHEL #3850, born 24 Jun 1873 in Danville, PA. (son of Peter A. RISHEL #3906 and Margaret S. ROBERTS #3907), died 4 Nov 1954 in White Hall, PA.
Children:
988 i. Troy William7 RISHEL #3851, born 24 Aug 1902 in PA., died 7 Feb 1986.
(1) He married Violet Arbutus RYDER #25559, born 2 Mar 1911, died 21 Aug 1985.
(2) He married Vera E. EVERHART #3862, born 9 Feb 1908, died 20 Mar 1988.
989 ii. Martha Miriam RISHEL #3852, born 17 Jul 1904 in PA.
She married LeRoy Marion HOUSEKNECHT #3869, born 17 Jul 1904, died 11 Nov 1981.
990 iii. Margaret Dora RISHEL #3853, born 16 Oct 1906 in PA.
She married Wilbur Stanley SCHELL #3873.
991 iv. Alice May RISHEL #3854, born 18 Apr 1908 in PA.
She married Raymond Alfred PAUTZ #3877.
NICKNAME: Ray.
992 v. Joseph John RISHEL #3855, born 1 Oct 1909 in PA.
He married Venus ZARR #3879.
993 vi. Homer Donald RISHEL #3856, born 16 Mar 1917 in PA.
He married Eleanor Marie EVANS #3884.
994 vii. Jean Louise RISHEL #3857.
(1) She married Roland Westley PARSONS #3887, born 2 Aug 1920 in Nescopeck, Luzeine, PA. (son of John Roland PARSONS #3904 and Catherine Marguerite RAMBORGER #3905).
(2) She married Charles H. TANKERSLEY #25573.
641. Charles Cleveland6 DEWALD #3823 (271.Dora Frances5 HOLDREN, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 18 Oct 1884 in PA., died 13 Jun 1964.
NICKNAME: Charlie.
He married Harriett HENDERSON #3828, born 3 Sep 1888, died 23 Nov 1950.
Children:
995 i. Thomas Adam7 DEWALD #3830, born 6 Dec 1911, died 7 Mar 1987.
He married Millie GARDNER.
996 ii. Jennie Frances DEWALD #3829, born 16 May 1910.
She married Harvey Millard ELLIS #25601, born 26 Feb 1911, died 11 Mar 1985.
997 iii. James Allen DEWALD #3832, born 14 Jan 1917.
He married Betty Jane LYONS #3895, born 2 Aug 1922.
998 iv. Neva Zoe DEWALD #3831, born 1919.
(1) She married J. Earl RAUP #25618, born 25 Feb 1913, died 10 Jan 1960.
(2) She married Jesse LYONS #25619.
(3) She married Edward HEFFELFINGER #3894.
NICKNAME: Ed.
644. George Washington6 DEWALD #3826 (271.Dora Frances5 HOLDREN, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 21 Jan 1891 in PA., died 22 Nov 1924 in Turbotville.
(1) He married Martha Matilda HERR #3834, born Jul 1902.
Children:
999 i. Joy7 DEWALD #3835, born 1 Feb 1920.
(2) He married Marie Theresa BOULINGY #25622, born 24 Aug 1919, died 1986.
Children:
1000 ii. Andre John DEWALD #25623.
He married Faith HOLDCRAFT #25625.
1001 iii. Rene Joy DEWALD #25624.
(1) He married Eliska _____ #25635.
(2) He married Sharon TROSCLAIR #25636.
(3) He married Pat _____ #25639.
646. Edna M.6 HOLDREN #3791 (278.Myles Arthur5, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 14 Feb 1899 in White Hall, PA.
She married Russel YOST #3795.
Children:
1002 i. Oliver Larue7 YOST #3796, born 13 Dec 1917.
1003 ii. Mary Leora YOST #3797, born 28 Oct 1919.
She married Charlie KRINER #3908.
1004 iii. Ruth H. YOST #3798.
1005 iv. Nancy YOST #3799.
647. Jelana Harriet6 HOLDREN #3792 (278.Myles Arthur5, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 7 Nov 1900 in White Hall, PA., died abt 1970.
(1) She married Lafayette GORDEN #3840, born 1898, died 1934.
Children:
1006 i. Mary Jane7 GORDEN #3841, born 11 May 1918.
1007 ii. Miles Kenneth GORDEN #3842, born 24 Aug 1919, died 9 Mar 1924.
1008 iii. Lafayette Thomes GORDEN #3843, born 4 Mar 1921.
(2) She married Edward HEBERLING #3909.
(3) She married Dewey RITTER #3910.
648. George A.6 HOLDREN #3793 (278.Myles Arthur5, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 20 Feb 1903 in White Hall, PA., died Oct 1970.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 190 18 2223 state of issue PA.
He married Mae E. BALL #3845, born 1903.
Children:
1009 i. Miles William7 HOLDREN #3846, born 18 Apr 1922.
NICKNAME: Jack.
1010 ii. Lois H. HOLDREN #3847.
1011 iii. Shirley Mae HOLDREN #3848.
1012 iv. George Ronald HOLDREN #3849.
649. Scott Eugene6 HOLDREN #3794 (278.Myles Arthur5, 66.George4, 19.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Mar 1905 in White Hall, PA., died 9 Sep 1989.
SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 107 12 4915 state of issue NY.
Married 30 Nov 1924 in Strawberry Ridge, PA., Elizabeth May RISHEL #3801, born 24 May 1907 in Strawberry Ridge, PA. (daughter of Hugh Clarence RISHEL #3804 [1860 - 1942] and Regina Alberta WIREMAN #3805 [1868 - 1941]), died 17 May 1986 in Vestal, NY.
SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987.
Children:
1013 i. Clarence Harry7 HOLDREN #3802.
He married Bertha Mae DECKER.
1014 ii. Regina Elaine HOLDREN #3803.
She married Virgil C. NEILD #3811, born 4 Jan 1933 in Binghamton, NY., died 19 Jan 1976.
667. William Harvey6 HOLDREN #25972 (294.William Lewis5, 83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 4 May 1867 in Spring Hill, KS., died 26 Dec 1956 in Lyons, Rice Co., KS.
He married Lulu May SNYDER #25981, born 19 Aug 1870 in Berlin, Holmes Co., OH. (daughter of Jacob R. SNYDER #25982 and Addie DOWNS #25983), died 11 Jun 1946 in Lyons, KS.
Children:
1015 i. Donald Reason7 HOLDREN #25984, born 22 May 1893, died 07 Dec 1989, military 1917-1919 U.S. Army.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: Donald Holdren
Birth Date: 22 May 1893
Death Date: 7 Dec 1989
SSN: 509-012-066
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 5 Aug 1917
Release Date 1: 1 May 1919.
He married Jessie Louisa LIGGETT #26027, born 29 Mar 1898, died in Lyons, KA.
1016 ii. Eunice Alida HOLDREN #25985, born 23 Jan 1895.
She married Arthur Reid NEWKIRK #26030, born 21 Aug 1893 in Geneseo, KS. (son of Richard Robert NEWKIRK #26031 and Mary Ann SPARKS #26032).
Arthur was a farmer, Soil Conservationist & Banker; rec'd deg 1917 Animal Husbandry @ Kans State; mem Farm Bureau.
668. Manda Elizabeth6 HOLDREN #25973 (294.William Lewis5, 83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Dec 1869 in Spring Hill, KS.
She married John Edmonds LANDON #25986, born 6 Oct 1859 in Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO. (son of John LANDON #25987 and Lois Ann WILLIAMS #25988), died Mar 1943 in Topeka, KS.
Children:
1017 i. Lois Adeline7 LANDON #25989, born 26 Jul 1888.
1018 ii. Rose Ellen LANDON #25990, born 6 Jun 1891.
1019 iii. Harvey Holdren LANDON #25991, born 25 Sep 1893.
1020 iv. Clarence Harley LANDON #25992, born 29 Nov 1895.
1021 v. John Edmond LANDON #25993, born 20 Sep 1898.
1022 vi. Joseph Eugene LANDON #25994, born 17 Jan 1901.
He married Nellie Maxine COOPER #26000, born 18 May 1903 in Topeka, KA. (daughter of Walter COOPER #26001 and Maude FINK #26002).
1023 vii. Viola Ethel LANDON #25995, born 20 May 1904.
1024 viii. Florence LANDON #25996, born 20 Aug 1907.
1025 ix. Donald Clell LANDON #25997, born 14 Jun 1910.
1026 x. Maretta LANDON #25998, born 24 Dec 1911.
RESIDENCE: Zapata, TX (1985).
She married Ray ZARKER #25999.
669. Joseph Wellington6 HOLDREN #25394 (294.William Lewis5, 83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 9 Nov 1872 in Spring Hill, KS., died 25 Jul 1958, occupation Judge.
Joseph graduated from the Univ of Kans School of Law 1898; was appointed assistant Montgomery Co. Attorney in 1909 in Independence, serving 8 years. From 1905-1908 he served in Kans legislature as a rep from the 29th dist. In 1916 was appointed by Gov as Judge of Dist Court was elected and re-elected until he retired in 1951, having served 36 years. Judge Holdren, senior warden of the Episcopal parish more than 25 years; also served more than 25 years as a Vestryman; mem Fortitude Lodge #107, A.F. & A.M. Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America; honory mem Rotary Club & Montgomery Co. Bar assoc. June grad Bethany College Topeka, Kans; mem Ch of the Epiphany, Episcopal, Epiphany Guild, Sunday School Sup for over 20 years.
Courtesy of Frances Louise (Holdren) Boyles:.
Married 8 Jun 1899 in Independence, Montgomery Co., KA., June CHAMBERLIN #25395, born 18 Dec 1872 in Spring Hill, KA. (daughter of Lewis CHAMBERLIN #26003 and Frances Viola COONS #26004), died 14 Dec 1972 in Independence, KA.
Children:
1027 i. Josephine Isabel7 HOLDREN #26005, born 26 Dec 1906.
Married 8 Oct 1933 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KA., Crawford Hare NEFF #26024, born 10 Jan 1907/8 in Spring Hill, KA., died 9 Apr 1980, occupation Pharmacist.
1028 ii. Frances Louise HOLDREN #26006, born 24 Jul 1916.
(1) She married William F. CONRY #26016.
(2) Married 2 Mar 1944 in Paris, Lamar Co., TX., Eugene Harry BOYLES #26017, born 27 Feb 1920 in Ecricson, Wheeler Co., NB. (son of Harry Joseph BOYLES #26018 and Olive Christine BOGSETH #26019).
Gene retired Colonel US. Army: served ETO WW II 14 mos, 14 mos Dir Hdqts, Third Army, LA Maneuver Area; active in Army Reserve 26 years; Past State Pres, Reserve Officers Assoc; Past Pres Florida USDA Fed Credit Union, Past Pres Gainesville USDA Club; active in Boy Scout Troop Comm #83 14 years; mem Episcopal Ch; Nat'l Exec Comm, Reserve Officer's Assoc; Nat'l V. Pres (Army) Reserve Officers Assoc. Rec'd BSA 1941 Univ of Florida, Gainesville & MA 1965 NC State Univ, Raleigh. He owns & operates 675 acre farm in Suwanne Co, Fla. and manages 240 acre family farm in Johnson Co., Kans.
670. Lewis Mose6 HOLDREN #25974 (294.William Lewis5, 83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 17 Feb 1875 in Spring Hill, KS., died 14 Jul 1952.
He married Florence Hannah PALMER #26007, born 5 Jul 1875 in Spring Hill, KA. (daughter of John Burpee PALMER #26008 and Hannah _____ #26009), died 20 Jan 1968.
Children:
1029 i. Leonard Donald7 HOLDREN #26010, born 11 Feb 1903, died 15 Mar 1903.
1030 ii. Edith Katherine HOLDREN #26011, born 17 Sep 1905.
1031 iii. John Lewis HOLDREN #26012, born 4 Jul 1909, died 30 Sep 1930.
He married Rachel FIKE #26014.
1032 iv. Harriett Louise HOLDREN #26013, born 1915, occupation Sales Sec.
Retired 1979
RESIDENCE: Kansasn City, MO.
She married Homer H. ELLSBERRY #26015.
671. Ruth6 HOLDREN #25975 (294.William Lewis5, 83.William4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 25 Feb 1878 in Spring Hill, KS., died Jul 1956 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NB.
She married Edward Everett RAMSAY #26036, born 1 Oct 1875 in Madison, Jefferson Co., IN. (son of James Thislewait RAMSAY #26037 and Alice _____ #26038), died 25 Feb 1942 in Lincoln, KA.
Children:
1033 i. Raymond Everett7 RAMSAY #26039, born 25 Jan 1899 in Rich Hill, Bates Co., MO., died 4 Jun 1978 in NB.
Ray grad 1928 Univ of Neb, served as alumi Sec 10 yrs; appeared on Broadway with Lionel Barrymore in a 17 week run of Macbeth; taught drama 3 yrs at NU; vet WW I; in charge of USO work WW II in Panama; mem First Presb Ch, Craftsman Lodge 314, Scottish Rite, Sesostris Shrine & Star Craft 307, a 33rd deg Mason and mem american Legion Post 3.
He married Florence HOPKE #26041.
1034 ii. Louise A. RAMSAY #26040, born 15 Oct 1903.
688. Alice6 HOLDREN #25417 (307.James Monroe5, 84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1901, died 1921.
She married Wilbur F. DeREMER #25418.
Children:
1035 i. Bernrd R.7 DeREMER #25419, born 1920.
691. Gifford S.6 HOLDREN #25423 (310.John William5, 84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1).
He married Carrie E. HOPKINS #25427.
Children:
1036 i. Beulah M.7 HOLDREN #25428, died 1903.
1037 ii. Doris I. HOLDREN #25429.
1038 iii. Robert W. HOLDREN #25430.
692. Myrtle Florence6 HOLDREN #25424 (310.John William5, 84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1888, died 1965.
She married Charles Henry RHODES #25431, born 1880, died 1969.
Children:
1039 i. Luther Berthram7 RHODES #25432, born 1906, died 1945.
1040 ii. William RHODES #25433.
1041 iii. Clio Burdette RHODES #25434, born 1911, died 1985.
1042 iv. Theora Augusta RHODES #25435, born 1914, died 1992.
1043 v. Virginia Enid RHODES #25436, born 1916, died 1991.
1044 vi. Bernice Elliose RHODES #25437, born 1919, died 1989.
1045 vii. Dorothy Glendive RHODES #25438.
1046 viii. Hazel L. RHODES #25439, born 1924, died 1988.
1047 ix. Willa Jean RHODES #25440.
693. Ellzey Watson George6 HOLDREN #25425 (310.John William5, 84.John4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 1893, died 1966.
He married Anna Mathilda WEISS #25441, born 1889, died 1964.
Children:
1048 i. Ellis Weiss7 HOLDREN #25442, born 1915.
I found inforamtion in the U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs list for a Ellis Holdren (not sure this Ellis Holdren, listed here for future research)
Name: Ellis Holdren
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1996
Death Date: 28 May 1996
SSN: 397-105-495
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 30 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 12 Jun 1946.
He married Marjorie Marie WAGNER #25449, born 1921.
1049 ii. Paul William HOLDREN #25443, born 07 Feb 1917, died 5 Apr 1979.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs
Name: Paul Holdren
Birth Date: 7 Feb 1917
Death Date: 5 Apr 1979
SSN: 280-105-751.
He married Julia Ann DICKINSON #25454, born 1914, died 1992.
1050 iii. Alfred George HOLDREN #25444, born 1919.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs (not sure below info belongs this Alfred Holdren, listed for future research)
Name: Alfred Holdren
Birth Date: 6 Jan 1919
Death Date: 11 Aug 1994
SSN: 280-106-798
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 16 Oct 1942
Release Date 1: 19 Apr 1946.
He married Norma Elizabeth FARSON #25466, born 1916, died 1965.
NICKNAME: Betty.
1051 iv. Pearle Marie HOLDREN #25445, born 1921.
She married Joseph Benjamin MYERS #25468, born 1916.
1052 v. Dana Dean HOLDREN #25446, born 09 Oct 1923, died 18 Jun 1992, military 1943 - 1946 Army.
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs
Name: Dana Holdren
Birth Date: 9 Oct 1923
Death Date: 18 Jun 1992
SSN: 302-186-660
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Feb1943
Release Date 1: 27 Mar 1946.
He married Juanita Lou BEAVER #25477, born 1925, died 1980.
1053 vi. Effie Irene HOLDREN #25447.
She married Robert LeRoy SUTTON #25485, born 1920.
1054 vii. Dulcie Grace HOLDREN #25448, born 1897, died 1953.
She married Benjamin Franklin BROWN #25504, born 1889, died 1953.
703. Edgar Dean6 HOLDREN #25525 (324.Narville5, 89.Samuel Seeley4, 23.William Henry3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1), born 29 Sep 1895, died 28 Jan 1992, military 1918 - 1919 Army.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Name: Edgar Holdren
Birth Date: 29 Sep 1895
DeathDate: 28 Jan 1992
SSN: 716-188-420
Branch 1: Army
Enlistment Date 1: 25 Jun 1918
Release Date 1: 15 Jun 1919.
He married Lydia Della DUTTON #25531, born 1878, died 1983.
Children:
1055 i. Wilma Madeline7 HOLDREN #25532, born 1921.
1056 ii. Russel Dean HOLDREN #25533, born 1924.
1057 iii. De Etta Faye HOLDREN #25534, died 1926.
1058 iv. Thomas Edgar HOLDREN #25535.
He married Susan Gertrude HOLMES.