Notes for Phineas HOLDREN

Notes for Phineas HOLDREN

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 declaration 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.