descendants of Matthias Holdren
1. Matthias HOLDREN #24967 born ca. 1731, married _____ _____ #24968. Matthias died aft 1783. of New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., Somerset, NJ. 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. _____: wife of Matthias Holdren her surname could be STAGG of Sussex County, NJ, but there is not proof of this.
Children:
+ 2. i Joseph HOLDREN #25159 born abt 1757.
+ 3. ii Benjamin HOLDREN #26248.
Second Generation
2. Joseph HOLDREN #25159 (1.Matthias1) born abt 1757, Holland twp, NJ., Occupation Farmer / Shoemaker, married ca 1776, Grace COLEMAN #25160, born ca 1753/54, Trenton, NJ., (daughter of Thomas COLEMAN #25555 and Elizabeth ROE #25556) died 1843, Newport twp, Washington Co, OH. Joseph died 18 Jan 1807, Newport twp, Washingtojn Co., OH. 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).
Children:
4. i John HOLDREN #25162 born 15 Oct 1777, Bucks Co, PA, died 23 Mar 1873, Athens Co, OH. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend WI.
5. ii Nancy HOLDREN #25170 married William GUILKY #25179. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
6. iii Mary HOLDREN #25163 born 11 May 1781, NJ, married 28 Jan 1802, in Washington Co, OH, Dennis RACER #25173. Mary died 23 Feb 1871, Delaware Co, IN, Buried: John Black Cemetery, IN. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI
+ 7. iv Joseph HOLDREN #25154 born 17 Jan 1782.
8. v Susanah HOLDREN #25165 born 16 Mar 1784, Trento, NJ., married 28 Mar 1805, in Washington Co, OH, Benjamin RACER #25174. Susanah died 27 Sep 1834, Washington Co, OH. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI. AKA: Susan
9. vi Elizabeth HOLDREN #25166 born Feb 1786, NJ, married 17 Jul 1808, in Washington Co, OH, Ziba McVAY #25175. Elizabeth died 24 Aug 1870, Albany, Lee TWP, Athens Co, Oh. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI. NICK NAME: Betsy
10. vii Matthias HOLDREN #25167 born 8 May 1788, married Mary RACER #25176. Matthias died 18 Mar 1845, Delaware Co, ON, Buried: Ashenfelter Cem, IN. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI. Mary: FULL NAME: Mary Decoursey-Racer
11. viii Coleman HOLDREN #25168 born 13 May 1791, married 7 Jan 1816, in Washington Co, OH., Margaret COTTER #25177. Coleman died Jan 1874, Marietta, Washington Co, OH. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI
12. ix Ruth HOLDREN #25169 born 1793, married 8 Sep 1808, in Washington Co, OH, Daniel KNOWLTON #25178, born 1784, died 13 Oct 1865. Ruth died 1 Mar 1846, Athens Co, OH. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
14. xi Sophia HOLDREN #25171. SOURCE: MC V Family Archives. West Bend, WI.
3. Benjamin HOLDREN #26248 (1.Matthias1) married Margaret _____ #24966. Benjamin died 1842, Alexandria, Hunterdon, NJ. might of had another wife named Elizabeth Purcell Margaret: wife of Benjamin Holdren. her surname might be Stagg, if she is Stagg her father is Jacob Stagg a mason from Sussex, NJ and a daughter Ann who married a Bush.
Children:
+ 15. i Matthias HOLDREN #24977 born 1781/82.
16. ii William HOLDREN #26249 born 2 Aug 1782, died 4 Nov 1853.
+ 17. iii Adren HOLDREN #138 born 1785.
18. iv Anna HOLDREN #26246 married 13 Jan 1804, in Alexandria, NJ., Daniel EVERT #26250.
Third Generation
7. Joseph HOLDREN #25154 (2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1) born 17 Jan 1782, Occupation Farmer, married Ruth COLEMAN #25155, born 1779. Joseph died 1872, Newport TWP, Washington Co, OH, Buried: Holdren Cem, Grandview TWP, OH. 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.
Children:
+ 19. i Grace HOLDREN #25156 born ca. 1801.
+ 20. ii Thomas HOLDREN #25157.
21. iii George HOLDREN #25158. SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44
15. Matthias HOLDREN #24977 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1781/82, NJ., Occupation shoemaker, married 27 Dec 1807, in Easton, Northampton County, PA., Ruth HAWK #24984, born 1784/85. Ruth: AKA: Hauk
Children:
22. i Ruth HOLDREN #24985 born 1808, NJ., died aft 1850. never married
23. ii John Able HOLDREN #24986 born 27 Sep 1809, died 22 Oct 1829, Milford, Hunterdon, NJ.
24. iii Samuel HOLDREN #24987 born 1812/13, NJ.
17. Adren HOLDREN #138 (3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1785, Alexandria?, NJ., Occupation Farmer, married 16 May 1813, Abigail DeMOTT #139, born 22 Sep 1794, Columbia, PA., (daughter of Dirck DeMOTT #159 and Mary ALBRIGHT #160) died 30 Oct 1868, White Hall, Montour, PA., Buried: White Hall, Montour, PA. Adren died 11 Nov 1868, White Hall, Montour, PA., Buried: White Hall, Montour, PA. 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)
Adron 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. . (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
on 14 nov. 1810 Adren Holdren was a labourer at kingwood twp. Hunterdon Co. N.J. NICKNAME: Aid ALIAS: Edward / Adron / Adrian. Will & Tombstone had name Aid 1860 census had the name Edward, 1850 had Aid. Abigail: 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
Children:
+ 25. i Mary HOLDREN #140 born 16 May 1813.
+ 26. ii Elizabeth HOLDREN #141 born 29 Apr 1815.
27. iii Sally HOLDREN #142 born 20 Sep 1817, Columbia, PA., died 7 Jan 1835.
+ 28. iv William B. HOLDREN #126 born 17 Nov 1819.
+ 29. v Richard HOLDREN #143 born 17 Mar 1821.
+ 30. vi Benjamin F. HOLDREN #144 born 10 Feb 1823.
+ 31. vii John HOLDREN #145 born 4 Feb 1825.
+ 32. viii David HOLDREN #146 born 4 Aug 1827.
+ 33. ix Mathias Clarence HOLDREN #147 born 11 Dec 1830.
+ 34. x Phineas HOLDREN #148 born 13 May 1833.
+ 35. xi George HOLDREN #149 born 29 Apr 1835.
Fourth Generation
19. Grace HOLDREN #25156 (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1) born ca. 1801, married 24 Oct 1819, Samuel PARR #25939, born 5 Oct 1799, (son of Nathan PARR #25940 and Mary DAUGHERTY #25941) died ca. 1880, Wahington County, O. OH. Grace died June 1831. SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44 Samuel: had nine sons by his second marriage (names unknown).
Children:
36. i Nathan PARR #25944 born 1823, married 24 Oct 1843, Casindra ANKRUM #25948. raised a family of 14 children, the majority of whom are living in the township (Grandview, OH.).
37. ii William F. PARR #25945.
38. iii Joseph PARR #25946 born 1826, Military serv: CIVIL WAR. NICK NAME: Joe
39. iv Mary PARR #25947 born 1827, married _____ KING #25952. Mary died 1828.
+ 40. v Vinton PARR #25943 born 8 Jun 1831.
20. Thomas HOLDREN #25157 (7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1) married Mary Ann RIGGS #25913, (daughter of Edmund RIGGS #25914 and Elizabeth ROBY #25915). SOURCE: Parr family by Helen Parr Fleming page 44
Children:
41. i Calvin HOLDREN #25916 married Catherine BELL #25917.
42. ii Irvin HOLDREN #25918 married Mary MARTIN #25925.
43. iii Edmund HOLDREN #25919 married Mary E. BROWSE #25926.
+ 44. iv George Henry HOLDREN #25920.
45. v Allen HOLDREN #25921.
46. vi Josiah HOLDREN #25922 married (1) Ella MORGAN #25928, (daughter of John Wm. MORGAN #25929 and _____ _____ #25930) married (2) Julia RHEA #25931, (daughter of Martin RHEA #25932 and _____ _____ #25933) married (3) Emma WELLS #25934, (daughter of Selman WELLS #25935 and _____ _____ #25936).
47. vii Mary M.C. HOLDREN #25923 married Lafayette ELLIS #25937.
48. viii Eliza Jane HOLDREN #25924 married James MOORE #25938.
25. Mary HOLDREN #140 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 16 May 1813, Columbia, PA., married 24 Jun 1830, George BRADSHAW #150, born 11 Mar 1801, England?., Occupation Farmer, died 9 Oct 1882, Compton, Lee, PA., Buried: Mendota, LaSalle, IL. Mary died 12 Feb 1900, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Mendota, LaSalle, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) George: 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).
Children:
49. i William BRADSHAW #383 born 25 Oct 1831, PA., died 13 Feb 1909, Buried: Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
50. ii Robert BRADSHAW #384 born 25 Oct 1831, PA., died 25 Oct 1831, PA.
51. iii Elizabeth BRADSHAW #385 born 31 Jan 1834, married John COWING #395. Elizabeth died 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.
+ 52. iv George Washington BRADSHAW #386 born 4 Oct 1836.
53. v Abigail BRADSHAW #387 born 20 Jul 1839, married John CRAWFORD #397. Abigail died 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. John: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Believe that John Crawford was from Dixon, Illinois. This family may have lived at Joliet, Illinois.
54. vi Sarah H. BRADSHAW #388 born 23 Mar 1841, Lee, IL., died 20 Oct 1863, Buried: Mendota, LaSalle, IL.
55. vii Rebecca BRADSHAW #389 born 12 Jun 1843, married Stephen HARRINGTON #398. Rebecca died Spencer, IA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
+ 56. viii Benjamin H. BRADSHAW #390 born 22 Oct 1847.
+ 57. ix Dennis BRADSHAW #391 born 7 May 1849.
+ 58. x John BRADSHAW #392 born abt 1849.
59. xi Francis BRADSHAW #393 born 22 Jul 1852.
+ 60. xii Aid BRADSHAW #394 born 5 Sep 1853.
26. Elizabeth HOLDREN #141 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 29 Apr 1815, Columbia, PA., Picture: yes, married 14 May 1835, Andrew Jackson CARNAHAN #151, born 15 May 1816, Danville, Columbia, PA., (son of David CARNAHAN #516 and Margaret MANN #517) Occupation Farmer/Businessman, died 3 Aug 1895, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, Lee, IL. Elizabeth died 11 Jun 1904, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn, Lee, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) NEWSPAPER OBIT. Family Bible says she was married 10 May 1835. Andrew: 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:
61. i Sarah CARNAHAN #403 born 1836, PA., married William MORGAN #409. Sarah died 1904. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
+ 62. ii Lafayette CARNAHAN #404 born 8 Jul 1838.
63. iii Abigail CARNAHAN #405 born 1842, PA., married Smith McBRIDE #412. Abigail died Bloomsburg, PA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) NICKNAME: Abbie
64. iv Margaret Ellen CARNAHAN #406 born 1844, PA., married Joseph Frank COLE #413. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
65. v Miranda CARNAHAN #407 born 1846, PA., married Hugh HENDERSHOT #414. Miranda died Tecumsey, MI. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
66. vi Mary CARNAHAN #408 born 1847, PA, married John HOUGH #415. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) NICKNAME: Molly
28. William B. HOLDREN #126 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 17 Nov 1819, Mt. Pleasent, PA., Picture: yes, Occupation Carpenter/Wagon Maker, married 15 Jan 1842, in Columbia, PA., Sarah DERR #127, born 18 Nov 1818, PA., (daughter of John DERR #161 and Margaret Ann BLYLER #162) Picture: yes, died 19 Jan 1878, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: West Burial Ggrounds Lee, IL. William died 31 Dec 1862, Murfresboro, TN., Buried: Stones River, Nat Cemetery, TN., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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 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. Sarah:
SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978) Sarah Derr Holdren Carnahan 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.
The 1850 census for Ward 6, Chicago, Cook County, IL. has William Holdren listed as Wm. Halden a carpenter age 40 born PENN.
with Sarah A. age 30 born PENN., Dennis age 9, born PENN., Jno. age 6 born PENN., Sarah age 1 born ILL., LeSal? Halden age 31
born PENN.
SOURCE: Michael Frost (Dec 2002) 1850 census Ward 6, Chicago, Cook Co. IL.
Children:
67. i Dennis HOLDREN #128 born 19 Oct 1842, Chicago, Cook, IL., Picture: yes, died 3 Apr 1864, Nashville, Davidson, TN., Buried: Grave 7412, Hospital Cem Nashville, TN., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War.
Civil War Military Records
Dennis Holdren: Pvt, Co I, 55 Rgmt 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.
68. ii John D. HOLDREN #129 born 30 Apr 1845, Chicago, Cook, IL., Picture: yes, Occupation Train Engineer, married (1) Lottie TALZAR #135, married (2) Delilah LAMBORT #544, died 24 Aug 1894. John died 4 Aug 1926, St Louis, MO., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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. (IL. ?)
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.
69. iii Sarah Ann HOLDREN #130 born 8 Oct 1849, Chicago, Cook, IL., died 11 Sep 1851.
+ 70. iv James Henry HOLDREN #131 born 17 Jan 1852.
+ 71. v William David HOLDREN #30 born 11 Nov 1854.
+ 72. vi Aid Byron HOLDREN #132 born 10 Dec 1857.
+ 73. vii Virginia HOLDREN #133 born 2 Aug 1859.
74. viii George HOLDREN #134 born 2 Aug 1859, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 29 Sep 1865, Compton, Lee, IL.
29. Richard HOLDREN #143 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 17 Mar 1821, Columbia, PA., married 25 Dec 1860, Isabell CHRISTIANCE #152, born 9 Jul 1842, IL., (daughter of Abrahm CHRISTIANCE #520 and Caroline C. BORHIGHT #521) died 17 Sep 1865, Compton, Lee, IL. Richard died 14 Feb 1899, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton, PA. 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 Christinance 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. Isabell: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987. Isabell's brother Cornelius Christiance was the first white child born Lee Co. Ill.
Children:
75. i Clarence E. HOLDREN #416 died Alladin, Crook, WY. SOURCE: Skip Wiest Minn Mn 1994
+ 76. ii Elizabeth HOLDREN #417 born 20 Sep 1861.
77. iii Caroline HOLDREN #1823 born 25 Dec 1863, Compton, Lee, IL., died 12 Sep 1865, Compton, Lee, IL. SOURCE: Danile (skip) Wiest Min MN 1994
78. iv Isabel HOLDREN #1824 born 10 Sep 1865, Compton, Lee, IL., died 8 Oct 1865, Compton, Lee, IL. SOURCE: Skip Wiest Minn MN 1994
30. Benjamin F. HOLDREN #144 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 10 Feb 1823, Columbia, PA., Occupation Wagon Maker, married 26 Jul 1848, in Chicago, IL., Zariah COWAN #153, born 1829, NH, died 1904, Compton,Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton, IL. Benjamin died 26 Jun 1907, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton, IL., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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.
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 and Abigal (Demott) Holdren, 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. Zariah: ALIAS: Zuriah / Cowing
Children:
79. i Edgar HOLDREN #419 born 1849, IL., died 1865, Compton, IL., Military serv: U.S. Army, CIVIL WAR. Edgar was in E. Company 140 inf his residence at time of enlisment was Malugin's Grove, IL.
80. ii Frank HOLDREN #420 born 26 Nov 1852, IL.
+ 81. iii Clarence HOLDREN #421 born 9 Dec 1854.
+ 82. iv Jeremiah HOLDREN #422 born 15 Nov 1857.
+ 83. v Charles HOLDREN #423 born 12 Feb 1861.
84. vi Benjamin HOLDREN #424 born 8 Jul 1862, IL., married Ida TERHUNE #435. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
+ 85. vii Ladona ? HOLDREN #425 born 27 Apr 1865.
86. viii Bertie HOLDREN #426 born 1868, IL., died 1868, Compton, IL.
87. ix Nellie HOLDREN #427 born 7 Jan 1870, IL., married 21 Oct 1897, John L. CLAPP #437, born 5 Feb 1873, Brooklyn Twp, Lee, IL., (son of John F. CLAPP #1260 and Sarah SMITH #1259). Nellie died CA. John: 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.
88. x John G. HOLDREN #428. not sure about John and this family (needs to be rechecked).
31. John HOLDREN #145 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 4 Feb 1825, Columbia, PA., Occupation Farmer, married Aug 1849, Phoebe A. DERR #124, born 11 Nov 1825, Northumberland, PA., (daughter of John DERR #161 and Margaret Ann BLYLER #162) died 6 Dec 1897, Compton, Lee, IL. John died 3 Feb 1899, Compton, Lee, IL. 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. Phoebe: SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Will of John Derr, Lee Co. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984)
Children:
+ 89. i William C. HOLDREN #438 born 15 Jun 1850.
+ 90. ii Eleanora HOLDREN #439 born 1853.
+ 91. iii Edward HOLDREN #440 born 1855.
+ 92. iv Jeanette HOLDREN #441 born 26 Jun 1857.
+ 93. v Sherman HOLDREN #442 born 17 Jul 1865.
32. David HOLDREN #146 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 4 Aug 1827, Columbia, PA., Picture: yes, Occupation farmer/carpenter, married 3 Mar 1853, in White Hall, Montour, PA., Lucretia J. McCOY #155, born 24 Jul 1832, Washingtonville, Montour, PA., died 5 Apr 1919, Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton, IL. David died 7 Aug 1889, Compton, Lee, IL., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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.
Children:
94. i Emma HOLDREN #451 born PA., died abt 1865, Compton, Lee, IL.
+ 95. ii Margaret Jane HOLDREN #449 born 1857.
96. iii Sarah Alice HOLDREN #450 born 1862, PA., married Thomas Lafayette KING #456. Sarah died 1940, Cedar Lake. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987 NICKNAME: Allie
+ 97. iv Cornelius McCoy HOLDREN #452 born 4 Jul 1862.
+ 98. v William Ambrose HOLDREN #453 born 1867.
+ 99. vi Harriet HOLDREN #454 born 26 Jul 1872.
33. Mathias Clarence HOLDREN #147 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 11 Dec 1830, Columbia, PA., Picture: yes, Occupation Carpenter, married (1) 24 Dec 1853, Margaret BARRETT #156, Picture: yes, married (2) 24 Dec 1857, in Compton, Lee, IL., Eliza Ann MELUGIN #463, born 9 Feb 1840, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., (daughter of Zachariah T. MELUGIN #522 and Mary ROSS #523) died 26 Aug 1921, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton, IL. Mathias died 29 Nov 1911, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn,Cemetery, Compton, IL. 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. NICKNAME:
Tice Margaret: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987. Picture
of Tomestone. Eliza: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL.
RELIGION: Methodist
Note: Christamer Aron, 61 male, name should be written as Adron CHRISTIANCE aka
Abram Van Epps CHRISTIANCE aka A.V. CHRISTIANCE, his wife Caroline name is
Caroline BORHIGHT aka BARHYDT.
SOURCE: Michael Frost (Dec 2002) 1850 census Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL. 1860 Census
Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL. 1870 Census Brooklyn Township, Lee County, IL.
Children by Eliza Ann MELUGIN:
+ 100. i Mary Abigal HOLDREN #464 born 28 Oct 1858.
+ 101. ii Charles Lewis HOLDREN #465 born 24 Mar 1861.
+ 102. iii Clara Louella HOLDREN #466 born 24 Jul 1863.
+ 103. iv Emma Florence HOLDREN #467 born 25 Nov 1865.
+ 104. v Lillie Jane HOLDREN #468 born 21 Mar 1868.
+ 105. vi George Edward HOLDREN #469 born 26 May 1870.
+ 106. vii Zachariah Taylor HOLDREN #470 born 29 Sep 1872.
107. viii Sarah Elizabeth HOLDREN #471 born 21 Oct 1875, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married (1) Will PETTINGER #485, married (2) John RYERSON #486, married (3) Joe SHANNON #487. Sarah died Rockford, IL.
+ 108. ix Alice Josephine HOLDREN #472 born 18 Jan 1880.
109. x Cecelia Alvaretta HOLDREN #473 born 30 Apr 1883, Compton, Lee, IL., died abt 1883, Compton, Lee, IL.
34. Phineas HOLDREN #148 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 13 May 1833, White Hall, Montour, PA., Occupation Carpenter / Farmer, married 6 Apr 1857, in Milton, Northcumberland, PA., Phebe Crawford #157, born 7 Sep 1835, Milton, Northunberland, PA., (daughter of Jacob CRAWFORD #525 and Sarah TROY #526) died 21 Nov 1909, White Hall, Montour, PA. Phineas died 23 Oct 1916, Schuyler, PA., Buried: White Hall, Cemetery, PA., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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. Phebe: SOURCE OF INFORMATON: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL 1987 RELIGION: Baptist.
Children:
110. i Mary Abbie HOLDREN #491 born 1 Jan 1857, PA., died 2 Jan 1858, PA.
111. ii John T. HOLDREN #492 born 14 Nov 1859, PA., died 7 Mar 1894.
+ 112. iii Sarah Jane HOLDREN #493 born 26 Feb 1861.
+ 113. iv Oliver Prisilla HOLDREN #494 born 26 Mar 1863.
+ 114. v George Brown HOLDREN #495 born 6 Apr 1866.
115. vi Linda ? HOLDREN #496 born 13 Jan 1869, PA., died 13 Jan 1869, PA.
+ 116. vii Emma Fannie HOLDREN #497 born 10 Feb 1871.
+ 117. viii Mary Ellen HOLDREN #498 born 16 Apr 1873.
35. George HOLDREN #149 (17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 29 Apr 1835, Columbia, PA., married 6 Mar 1860, in Bloomburg, Columbia, PA., Jalena CRAWFORD #158, born 1842, PA., (daughter of Jacob CRAWFORD #525 and Sarah TROY #526) died 31 May 1907, Buried: White Hall, Montour, PA. George died 7 Jun 1891, White Hall, Montour, PA., Military serv: 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
Children:
+ 118. i Dora Frances HOLDREN #504 born 14 Mar 1861.
119. ii Elmer HOLDREN #505 born 8 Jun 1862, White Hall, Montour, PA., died 21 Aug 1862, White Hall, Montour, PA.
120. iii Troy HOLDREN #506 born 18 May 1863, White Hall Montour, PA., died 9 May 1873, White Hall, Montour, PA.
121. iv Charles C. HOLDREN #507 born 5 May 1868, White Hall, Montour, PA., died 18 Oct 1881, White Hall, Montour, PA.
+ 122. v Jacob HOLDREN #508 born 29 Dec 1868.
123. vi Harry C. HOLDREN #509 born 7 Jan 1873, White Hall, Montour, PA., died 4 Feb 1948, Danville, PA.
124. vii Eliza Mertie ? HOLDREN #510 born 28 Apr 1874, White Hall, Montour, PA., died 13 May 1915, White Hall, Montour, PA.
+ 125. viii Myles Arthur HOLDREN #511 born 5 Feb 1879.
126. ix Franklin HOLDREN #512 born White Hall, PA., died White Hall, PA.
Fifth Generation
40. Vinton PARR #25943 (19.Grace4, 7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1) born 8 Jun 1831, married Martha STROSNIDER #25953. Vinton died 8 Nov 1895, 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
Martha: Has 6 children.
Children:
127. i Cornelius Aluetious PARR #25954 born Tyle Co., W. VA., died 12 Mar 1938.
128. ii Charles Holdren PARR #25955 Occupation worked in the Oil fields, married Lvina RICE #25956. Charles died Tyler Co., W. VA. was married twice there is no record of his children or his 2nd wife.
129. iii Ervin PARR #25957 born 16 Nov 1868, Occupation worked in the Oil fields, married Mary Elizabeth MOORE #25958, born 11 Apr 1869, (daughter of Isaac MOORE #25959 and Elizabeth _____ #25960) died 1943. Ervin died 30 Jan 1931.
44. George Henry HOLDREN #25920 (20.Thomas4, 7.Joseph3, 2.Joseph2, 1.Matthias1) married Harriett WEBER #25927. 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 Harriett: AKA: Webber
Children:
130. i Millicent E. HOLDREN #25949 born 16 Jan 1876, married Jason SHEETS #25950. 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
52. George Washington BRADSHAW #386 (25.Mary4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 4 Oct 1836, Rockford, Winnebago, IL., married 9 May 1864, Cornelia Jane BURRELL #396, born 12 May 1844, died 27 Dec 1912, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Restland, Cemetery, IL. George died 17 Feb 1922, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Restland Cemetery, Mendota, 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)
Cornelia: SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
Children:
131. i Lewis E. BRADSHAW #1318 born 18 Apr 1866, Compton, Lee, IL., married 14 Oct 1890, in Compton, Lee, IL., Edith E. CHENEY #1315, born 27 Aug 1867, Chicago, Cook, IL., (daughter of James B. CHENEY #1312 and Caroline JOHNSON #1311) died 30 Apr 1934, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Mendota, LaSalle, IL. Lewis died 21 Feb 1939, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Restland Cemetery, Mendota, IL. SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Edith: SOURCE: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL.
132. ii Frank BRADSHAW #1316 born 1870, Lee, IL., died abt 1871, Lee, IL.
133. iii Charles BRADSHAW #1317 born 15 May 1871, Lee, IL., Occupation Bank President, married Mae COLE #1290. Charles died 28 Nov 1924, Mendota, IL. 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.
56. Benjamin H. BRADSHAW #390 (25.Mary4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 22 Oct 1847, IL., Occupation State legislature, married 1887, Ella GUFFIN #399. Benjamin died May 1897, Compton, Lee, IL., Military serv: Union Army, Civil War. 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.
Children:
134. i Percy BRADSHAW #1284.
135. ii Mayme BRADSHAW #1283.
136. iii Elva BRADSHAW #1282.
57. Dennis BRADSHAW #391 (25.Mary4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 7 May 1849, IL., Occupation Farmer / Businessman, married Agnes CARNAHAN #400. 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.
Children:
137. i _____ BRADSHAW #1281 married Jesse COLE #1279, Occupation Butcher. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Jesse: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Jesse was a Butcher in Compton Illinois
138. ii _____ BRADSHAW #1280 married Martin MILLER #1278. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) The Millers moved to Waukegan ILL.
58. John BRADSHAW #392 (25.Mary4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born abt 1849, married Eveline JOHNSON #401. John died Spencer, IA. SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Rex Bradshaw, Compton IL. John went west to find gold and brought back enough to make a ring.
Children:
139. i _____ BRADSHAW #1276.
140. ii _____ BRADSHAW #1275.
141. iii _____ BRADSHAW #1274.
142. iv _____ BRADSHAW #1273.
60. Aid BRADSHAW #394 (25.Mary4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 5 Sep 1853, Occupation Cabinet Maker/Carpenter, married Ella PIERCE #402. Aid died 4 Jun 1934, Mendota, IL. 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. Ella: 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:
143. i Alma BRADSHAW #1272 married husband of Alma Bradshaw #1270. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
144. ii Arlene BRADSHAW #1271 married _____ GLETTY #1269. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
62. Lafayette CARNAHAN #404 (26.Elizabeth4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 8 Jul 1838, Compton, Lee, IL., married (1) 1861, Martha BEAMER #410, born 29 Aug 1843, (daughter of Adam BEAMER #1408 and Ann EVANS #1396) died 17 Apr 1934, Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, IL., married (2) Lola SWEET #411, (daughter of Amos SWEET #2889 and Malina FAIRCHILD #2890). Lafayette died 24 Apr 1927, Steerling, Lee, Co., IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, 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. Martha: SOURCE: Patrica Morehouse Barrington, IL. 1989
Children by Martha BEAMER:
145. i William H. CARNAHAN #1613 born 23 Feb 1862, Compton, Lee, IL., married 11 Sep 1884, Helen Nellie COOPER #1612, born 24 May 1862, (daughter of William COOPER #1268 and Hannah _____ #1267) died 13 Feb 1922, Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, Compton, IL. William died 8 Feb 1935, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Helen: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
146. ii Frank CARNAHAN #1407 born Compton, Lee, IL. lived in NY
147. iii Robert CARNAHAN #1406 born Compton, Lee, IL. lived in NY
148. iv Grace CARNAHAN #1405 born Compton, Lee, IL. lived in NY
Children by Lola SWEET:
149. v Rosetta CARNAHAN #1404 born Compton, Lee, IL., married Myron HARTSHORN #13090. RESIDENCE: near Sterling
150. vi Marguerite CARNAHAN #1397 born Compton, Lee, IL., married _____ DIRKS #13086.
151. vii Eddie CARNAHAN #2891 born 1867, Compton, Lee, IL., died 1869, Compton, Lee, IL.
70. James Henry HOLDREN #131 (28.William4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 17 Jan 1852, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married wife of James H. Holdren #1806. James died Manson, 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 eathier Fort Dodge or Manson. (1992).
Children:
152. i Harry HOLDREN #1807.
153. ii Gordon HOLDREN #1808 Picture: yes.
154. iii _____ HOLDREN #1809.
71. William David HOLDREN #30 (28.William4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 11 Nov 1854, Brooklyn, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, Occupation Farmer / Businessman, married 25 Jul 1888, in Whitewood, Lawrence, Dakota Territory., Katherine HOLST #31, born 25 Aug 1859, Sabula, Jackson, IA., (daughter of Johann HOLST #95 and Christine STAACK #96) Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife, died 25 Jul 1942, Vale, Butte, SD., Buried: 28 Jul 1942, Vale, Butte, SD. William died 8 Jul 1931, Vale, SD., Buried: 10 Jul 1931, Vale Cemetery, Vale, SD. SOURCES: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978). The book Cowboys & Sodbuster. Karen Winter, Provo UT. (1980)
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 them. 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) Katherine: SOURCE: Obit, death certificate, Bob Whitman Gig Harbor WA. (1986)
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 slso Patricia Holdren.
from the book Cowboys and Sodbusters page 40 NICKNAME: Tena
Children:
155. i Fern HOLDREN #32 born 7 Mar 1889, Vale, Butte, SD., Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife / Tailor, married 28 Nov 1912, in Vale, SD., Harry T. ADAMS #203, born 14 Jul 1876, Solon, Johnson, IA., (son of James Monroe ADAMS #5046 and Sophia DUDLEY #5047) Picture: yes, Occupation Store Keeper / Farmer, died 4 Nov 1944, Vale, SD. Fern died 4 Jun 1973, Rapid City, SD. 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 Harry: 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
156. ii Edith HOLDREN #33 born 3 Apr 1890, Vale, Butte, SD., Picture: yes, Occupation Teacher / Businesswoman, married 6 Jun 1920, in Vale, Butte, SD., Arthur B. CLARK #208, born 1893, Picture: yes, Occupation Businessman, died 27 Sep 1988, Ft. Meade, Sturgis, SD. Edith died 14 Feb 1991, Rapid City, SD., Buried: 16 Feb 1991, Vale Cemetery, Vale, SD. SOURCE: Newspaper article 1987. Skip Wiest Vale SD. (1990) RESIDENCE: Sturgis SD. Arthur: SOURCE: Newspaper article 1987, Skip Wiest Vale SD. (1990).
157. iii Bertha HOLDREN #19 born 2 Oct 1891, Vale Butte, SD., Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife, married 20 Jan 1916, in Sturgis, Meade, SD., John Joseph SCHAFF #18, born 15 Sep 1890, Ft. Meade, SD., Baptized: 19 Oct 1890, Ft. Meade, SD., (son of John Charles SCHAFF #22 and Catharina STEICHEN #23) Picture: yes, Occupation Miner/Farmer-Rancher, died 10 Mar 1960, Sturgis, Meade, SD., Buried: 14 Mar 1960, Bear Butte Cemetery, SD., Military serv: National Guard, 1917. Bertha died 22 Mar 1984, Sturgis, Meade, SD., Buried: 24 Mar 1984, Bear Butte Cemetery, SD. 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 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. John: 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.
158. iv Dewey Arthur HOLDREN #34 born 27 Dec 1897, Vale, Butte, SD., Picture: yes, married 18 Aug 1923, in Sturgis, Meade, SD., Anna Eloise HOLM #209, born 22 Nov 1902, Tyler, Lincoln, MN., (daughter of Peter HOLM #4386 and Kirstine DYSTRUP #4387). Dewey died 5 Jul 1980, Spearfish, SD. SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest, Vale SD. (1990) RECORDS: Marriage. Anna: SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Wiest Vale SD. (1990) RECORDS: Marriage.
159. v Lottie HOLDREN #35 born 25 Apr 1899, Vale, SD., Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife, married 16 May 1925, in Sturgis, SD., Darrell ROSS #210, born 20 May 1898, Belle Fourche, SD., died 9 Feb 1967, Fort Meade, SD., Buried: Black Hills National Cem, Sturgis, SD. Lottie died 9 Jul 1988, Sturgis, SD., Buried: 13 Jul 1988, Black Hills National Cemetery. SD. SOURCE: Bob Whitman Gig Harbor WA. (1987) & marriage clipping. RECORDS: Birth, Marriage, Death. Darrell: RECORDS: Marriage.
72. Aid Byron HOLDREN #132 (28.William4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 10 Dec 1857, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., married 29 Dec 1881, Katherine TERHUNE #136. Aid died Apr 1935, Algona, Kossuth, IA. SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978).
Children:
160. i Harry Claire HOLDREN #1810 born 26 May 1883, Compton, Lee, IL., married Anita FORBES #1814. Harry died May 1965. SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978) SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 478 30 9418 state of issue IA.
161. ii Milford HOLDREN #1811.
162. iii Bernice Terhune HOLDREN #1812 married Ira DUTTON #1815. SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978) Bernice may have had 3 or 4 children.
163. iv Reba HOLDREN #1813 married James DEVINE #1816. SOURCE: Edith Clark, Spearfish SD. (1978).
73. Virginia HOLDREN #133 (28.William4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 2 Aug 1859, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married Friend Ashley McCOY #137. Virginia died 9 Jul 1919, St. Louis, MO. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Jenne twin brother George died in 1865 in Compton IL. NICKNAME: Jenne
Children:
164. i Joseph William McCOY #1817 married Mary Jane BROPHEY #1837. Joseph died Lincoln, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
165. ii Minnie Mae McCOY #1818 married Fred H. SMITH #1838. Minnie died Lincolin, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
166. iii Gladys McCOY #1819. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Gladys died young.
167. iv _____ McCOY #1820.
168. v Bonnie Eugene McCOY #1821. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Bon died young. NICKNAME: Bon
169. vi Ashley McCOY #1822.
76. Elizabeth HOLDREN #417 (29.Richard4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 20 Sep 1861, Compton, Lee, IL., married (1) 31 Dec 1879, in Compton, Lee, IL., John Wesley RUNCHEY #418, born 4 Sep 1858, Compton, Lee, IL., died 4 Jun 1902, Buried: Red Cloud, Webster, NE., married (2) _____ WARDDELL #25540. Elizabeth died Red Cloud, NE. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) she and John have 7 children. John: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Children by John Wesley RUNCHEY:
170. i Richard RUNCHEY #25541. NICKNAME: Dick
81. Clarence HOLDREN #421 (30.Benjamin4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 9 Dec 1854, IL., married wife of Clarence Holdren #429. Clarence died OK ?. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Children:
171. i Grace HOLDREN #430 married _____ FISHER #431. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
82. Jeremiah HOLDREN #422 (30.Benjamin4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 15 Nov 1857, IL., married Emma Jane ELLSWORTH #432, born 6 Jun 1860, died 21 Feb 1952. Jeremiah died 28 Nov 1913, Ccompton Lee, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) NICKNAME: Jerry
Children:
172. i Edna Browning HOLDREN #433 born 10 Apr 1878, married (1) _____ MILLER #1387, married (2) Elijah SWOPE #1385, born 11 Nov 1904, Compton, IL., (son of George SWOPE #1348 and Sarah Ann BALTZEY #1347) died 19 Aug 1993, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Elijah: SOURCE: Jason S. Bains. Birmingham, AL (Aug 2002).
173. ii Charles Louis HOLDREN #1393 born 11 Mar 1880, married Bertha SWOPE #1344. Charles died Aug 1965. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987 SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 327 10 5680 state of issue ILL.
174. iii Harry Holman HOLDREN #1392 born 24 Dec 1882, married Josephine HILL #1337, born 5 Jun 1883, died 30 Jun 1951. Harry died 1955, Mendota, IL., Buried: Restland Cem, Mendota, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
175. iv Boyd HOLDREN #1391 born 2 Nov 1888, married Mayme SPENADER #1327. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
176. v Clifford HOLDREN #1390 born 22 Jun 1895, married wife of Clifford Holdren #1324. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
177. vi Nellie HOLDREN #1389 born 6 Oct 1899, married (1) Roy WARD #1321, married (2) _____ BUTTON #1320. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
83. Charles HOLDREN #423 (30.Benjamin4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 12 Feb 1861, IL., married wife of Charles Holdren #551. Charles died Wash ?. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Children:
178. i Verna HOLDREN #434.
85. Ladona ? HOLDREN #425 (30.Benjamin4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 27 Apr 1865, IL., married Kirk CAMPBELL #436. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
Children:
179. i Bennie CAMPBELL #1264 married Hope ABELL #1262. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
180. ii Mattie CAMPBELL #1263 married Delbert MILLER #1261. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984).
89. William C. HOLDREN #438 (31.John4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 15 Jun 1850, PA., Occupation Farmer, married (1) 28 Feb 1882, in Dixon, IL., Marrilla ADRIAN #443, born 1858, (daughter of Evans ADRIAN #1752 and Mary Ann ANLER #1753) died 1912, married (2) Margaret E. ______ #1754, born 1858, died 1881. William died 1920, Compton, Lee, IL. 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) Marrilla: SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) ALIAS: Mary Ann NICKNAME: Ellen
Children by Marrilla ADRIAN:
181. i Fannie HOLDREN #576 married William BIRD #1756. Fannie Buried: Twin Grove, CEM, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) William: SOURCE: History of Lee County. vol III (1914).
182. ii John A. HOLDREN #575 born 1886, married 1909, Pauline O. HENRY #1757, born 1888, (daughter of Lewis HENRY #1760 and Josephine GEHANT #1761) died 1963. John died 1943, Compton, Lee, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington, ILL. 1987
183. iii Emma HOLDREN #1755 married Levi JOHNSON #1839. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
90. Eleanora HOLDREN #439 (31.John4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1853, IL., married Shepard MANNON #444, died 1895. Eleanora died 1935, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987
Children:
184. i Emma C. MANNON #577 born 1870, married Fred ADOLPH #2892. Emma died 1943. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
185. ii Graice P. MANNON #578.
186. iii R. Palmer MANNON #579.
91. Edward HOLDREN #440 (31.John4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1855, IL., married Emma G. SWOPE #445. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
Children:
187. i Emma C. HOLDREN #580.
188. ii Calvin HOLDREN #581.
92. Jeanette HOLDREN #441 (31.John4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 26 Jun 1857, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married (1) 28 Nov 1876, Alonzo DAVISON #446, born Jun 1855, Compton, Lee, IL., (son of James DAVISON #1768 and Barbara MILLER? #1769) died 14 Aug 1885, Buried: Brooklyn Cem, IL., married (2) Granville S. DUNTON #447, born 20 Nov 1837, died 17 Jan 1909. Jeanette died 1 Dec 1940, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
Children by Alonzo DAVISON:
189. i Grace Pearl DAVISON #1766 born 22 Aug 1879, Compton, Lee, IL., married 26 Dec 1901, in Lee, IL., Frank Benjamin DAVISON #1770, born 24 Aug 1875, Lake, IL., (son of William J. DAVISON #1776 and Mary LARKIN #1777) died 1962, Waukegan, Lake, IL. Grace died 26 Dec 1978. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
190. ii Reuben Palmer DAVISON #1767 born 1 May 1884, Compton, Lee, IL., married Emma Dove ADRIAN #1797. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
93. Sherman HOLDREN #442 (31.John4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 17 Jul 1865, Brooklyn, Lee, IL., married (1) 30 Oct 1890, Hellen N. KLEIN #448, (daughter of Peter KLEIN #1804 and Rose _____ #1805) married (2) Rosanna _____ #2893. Sherman died 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.
Children by Hellen N. KLEIN:
191. i Rosanna HOLDREN #582.
192. ii Eva HOLDREN #1799.
193. iii Albert HOLDREN #1800 married Lucille MILLER #2894. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
95. Margaret Jane HOLDREN #449 (32.David4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1857, PA., married Jess WILDER #455. Margaret died 1917, Aurora, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987 NICKNAME: Maggie
Children:
194. i Warren WILDER #3304 died Aurori, IL. NICKNAME: Warnie
195. ii Gertrud WILDER #3305 married _____ SWOPE #3307. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
196. iii Lucretia WILDER #3306 married M. SWOPE #3308. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
97. Cornelius McCoy HOLDREN #452 (32.David4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 4 Jul 1862, PA., married (1) wife of Cornelius Holdren #457, married (2) May LINDON #458, married (3) Feb 1910, in Blue Earth, MN., Jessie Mable YOCUM #459. Cornelius died Sep 1936, Puyallup, WA., Buried: Orting, WA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987 NICKNAME: Niel
Children by wife of Cornelius Holdren:
197. i Hattie HOLDREN #3276 married _____ DICKMAN #3278. Hattie died Saint Paul, MN. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
198. ii Grace HOLDREN #3277 born 10 Apr 1893, married _____ JOHNSON #3279. Grace died 13 Dec 1969, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
Children by May LINDON:
199. iii Gertrude HOLDREN #3272 married (1) _____ BERG #3274, married (2) Sam CHAPIDEAU #3275. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
200. iv Lucretia May HOLDREN #3273 born 1904.
Children by Jessie Mable YOCUM:
201. v David HOLDREN #3280 born 26 Sep 1913, Mason City, IA., married (1) wife of David Holdren #3284, married (2) 2nd wife of David Holdren #3286, Baptized: `, married (3) _____ WRIGHT #3288. David died 26 Sep 1977, Tacoma, WA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987 SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 538 26 7686 state of issue Washington
202. vi Wilford Arthur HOLDREN #3281 born Grand Rapids, MN., married Lorna _____ #3294. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
203. vii Janice June HOLDREN #3282 married husband of Janice Holdren #3298. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987 has 3 children
204. viii Alice HOLDREN #3283 born 1915, Grand Rapids, MN., died 1918, Grand Rapids, MN.
98. William Ambrose HOLDREN #453 (32.David4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 1867, PA ?., married Etta STEVENS #460, Buried: Sabetha, Nemeha, KS. William Buried: Sabetha, Nemeha, KS. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987 NICKNAME: Will Etta: NICKNAME: Nettie
Children:
205. i Homer Henry HOLDREN #3309 died 1935, Sabetha, KS.
206. ii Virgil HOLDREN #3310.
207. iii Wilbur Elbert HOLDREN #3311 died 10 Jan 1975, Sabetha, KS.
208. iv Ada HOLDREN #3312 married Theodore SHERRARD #3313. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
99. Harriet HOLDREN #454 (32.David4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 26 Jul 1872, PA., married (1) 15 Apr 1891, in Kane Co., IL., Ralph SMITH #461, married (2) 14 Oct 1902, in Princeton, Beureau Co., IL., Thomas Currie TRIMBLE #462, born 11 Apr 1876, Princeton, Beareau Co., IL., died 4 Jul 1936, Minneapolis, MN. Harriet died 14 Oct 1959, Princeton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987 NICKNAME: Mae
Children by Ralph SMITH:
209. i Gerald Ralph (Trimble) SMITH #3223 born 13 Dec 1899, Princeton, IL., married 7 Apr 1925, in Mason City, IA., Dorothy Luella BAKER #3232, born 30 Sep 1903, Mason City, IA., (daughter of Walter BAKER #3239 and Maude SHIMER #3240) died 13 Jan 1979, Austin, MN. Gerald died 14 Apr 1982, Austin, Mower Co., MN. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
210. ii Mary Lucretia SMITH #3225 born 9 May 1892, Princeton, IL., married Ralph E. HAYDEN #3226. Mary died 1969. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
Children by Thomas Currie TRIMBLE:
211. iii Martha TRIMBLE #3224 born 11 Mar 1909, Isabel, SD., Occupation Teacher, married _____ McMULLEN #23183.
100. Mary Abigal HOLDREN #464 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 28 Oct 1858, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married George A. RUNCHEY #474, born 23 Jun 1856, Ontario, Canada., (son of Robert RUNCHEY #1825 and Eliza RUSLING #1826) Picture: yes, Occupation farmer, died 19 Oct 1913, Riverdale, Twp, Kossuth, IA., Buried: Brooklyn Twp, Compton, IL. Mary died 17 Aug 1943, Algona, IA., Buried: Melugin Grove, Cemetery. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987 George: SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, barrington IL. 1987
Children:
212. i Jesse RUNCHEY #1258 born 28 Aug 1880, died 14 Mar 1881, Compton, Lee, IL.
213. ii Robert RUNCHEY #1257 born 4 Mar 1882, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 11 Aug 1904, in Algona, IA., Etta GARDNER #1827, born 9 Jun 1882, Fremont, IA. Robert died 22 Oct 1946, Algona, IA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
214. iii William RUNCHEY #1256 born 3 Oct 1884, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 19 Dec 1906, in Whittemore., Effie GREENFIELD #1254, Buried: Riverview, Cemetery, Algona, IA. William died 30 Apr 1975, Algona, IA., Buried: Riverview Cem, Algona, IA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse., Barrington IL 1987. RELIGION: Methodist Effie: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987 RELIGION: Methodist
215. iv Ellis RUNCHEY #1255 born 20 Apr 1889, married Mabel PLATT #1746, Buried: Joplin, MO. Ellis died 21 Mar 1969, Buried: Joplin, MO. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
101. Charles Lewis HOLDREN #465 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 24 Mar 1861, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married (1) 10 Mar 1885, in Compton, Lee, IL., Katherine LARKIN #475, born 6 Mar 1859, Chicago, Cook, IL., (daughter of Hugh LARKIN #1650 and Mary Ann RILEY #1647) Picture: YES, died 31 Dec 1918, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn, Cemetery, Compton, IL., married (2) Anna McKERN #476, born 1869, died 1936, married (3) Ollie _____ #477, died bef 1969. Charles died 19 Aug 1947, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) RELIGION: Methodist. Katherine: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) RELIGION: Methodist. Ollie: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987. She died Sunday before 25 Jan 1969.
Children by Katherine LARKIN:
216. i Minnie Alice HOLDREN #1642 born 16 Sep 1885, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 7 Dec 1905, Walter E. COOK #1684, born 25 Jun 1883, Compton, Lee, IL., (son of George COOK #1627 and Carrie Theresa WERTMAN #1626) Picture: yes, died 18 May 1938, Buried: Restland Cem, Memdota LaSalle, IL. Minnie died 21 Mar 1977, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., Buried: Restland Cem, Mendota LaSalle, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987. RELIGION: Methodist Walter: SOURCE: Mildred Cook Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
217. ii Fannie Mae HOLDREN #1646 born 4 May 1887, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 17 Jan 1912, William LeRoy CARNAHAN #1678, born 12 Oct 1885, Compton, Lee, IL., (son of William H. CARNAHAN #1613 and Helen Nellie COOPER #1612) died 31 Jul 1953, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Melugin, Cemetery, IL. Fannie died 11 Mar 1920, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cemetery, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Donald Carnahan, Compton IL. RELIGION: Methodist. William: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Newspaper Obit. His religion was Methodist. RECORDS: Birth, Marriage
218. iii Mary Elizabeth HOLDREN #1686 born 21 Jun 1889, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 18 Jan 1911, in Compton, Lee, IL., Grover Guy CARNAHAN #1677, born 22 Feb 1887, Compton, Lee, IL., (son of William H. CARNAHAN #1613 and Helen Nellie COOPER #1612) Picture: yes, died 15 Aug 1966, Buried: Brooklyn, Cemetery, Compton, IL. Mary died 20 May 1987, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., Buried: Brooklyn, Cemetery, Compton, IL. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984) Her religion wa Methodist. Grover: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. (1984 His religion was Methodist.
219. iv Edward Leslie HOLDREN #1685 born 29 Nov 1898, Compton, IL., Picture: yes, married 28 Feb 1931, in IN, USA, Ruth Marian CARD #1676, born 20 Apr 1903, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., (daughter of Edwin M. CARD #1591 and Frances B. KNAUER #1590) died 26 Dec 1982, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., Buried: Melugin, Grove, Cemetery, IL. Edward died 4 May 1988, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., Buried: Compton, Lee, IL. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 374 20 8300 state of issue MI Ruth: SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Newspaper Anniversary Announcement Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL. 1987
102. Clara Louella HOLDREN #466 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 24 Jul 1863, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married 30 Apr 1883, Zina S. FAIRCHILD #478, born 9 Oct 1859, Lee, IL., (son of Lewis M. FAIRCHILD #3325 and Elizabeth EDMONDS #3326) died 4 Aug 1927, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Brooklyn Cem, Compton Lee, IL. Clara died 6 Jun 1945, Compton, Lee, IL., Buried: Melugin, Grove, Cemetery, IL. SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987
Children:
220. i Lydia FAIRCHILD #3317 born 1884, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 5 Mar 1884, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL.
221. ii Frankie FAIRCHILD #3318 born 1885, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 18 Oct 1885, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL.
222. iii Verneena FAIRCHILD #3319 born 5 Nov 1886, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., married 24 Nov 1904, Benjamin Franklin YOCUM #3327, born 13 Sep 1882, Columbia, PA., died 8 Dec 1965, Buried: Franklin Grove, Cem, IL. Verneena died Franklin, IL. NICKNAME: Verna
223. iv Ira Rueben FAIRCHILD #3320 born 17 Jul 1888, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died Jul 1936, Brooklyn Cem, IL.
224. v Jesse Glenn FAIRCHILD #3321 born 1890, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., died 1963, Missouri.
225. vi Sarah Jane FAIRCHILD #3322 born 25 Apr 1894, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., married William Francis AUGHENBAUGH #3440, born 24 Jan 1888, McLean, IL., died 22 Sep 1966, Mendota, LaSalle, IL., Buried: Chapel Hill Cem, Dixon Lee CO., IL. Sarah died 15 Oct 1963, Dixon, IL. NICKNAME: Sadie
226. vii Gladys Marie FAIRCHILD #3323 born 30 Aug 1895, Melugin Grove, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, Occupation teacher, married 20 Aug 1918, William John ROBINSON #3474, died 27 May 1923, Rockford, Winnebago, IL., Buried: New Milford Cem, Winnebago, IL. Gladys died 22 Jul 1983, New Milford, IL., Buried: New Milford, Cemetery, IL. SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987
227. viii Louella Belle FAIRCHILD #3324 born 19 Sep 1901, Melugin Grove, IL., married Owen YOUNGBLOOD #3480.
103. Emma Florence HOLDREN #467 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 25 Nov 1865, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married Joel McKINNEY #479, died 28 May 1943. Emma died 26 Nov 1934, MT., Buried: Steves Fork Cem, Garfield, MT.
Children:
228. i Bertha Mable McKINNEY #3482 born 29 Jul 1888, Compton, Lee, IL., married 18 Dec 1912, in Geneva, Kane, IL., George Washington SEARLS #3489, born 7 Sep 1872. Bertha died 2 Sep 1942, Buried: Sylan Cem, Richland, WI.
229. ii Nette Mae McKINNEY #3483 born 9 Sep 1890, died Jul 1958, Lansing, MI.
230. iii Clarence Andrew McKINNEY #3484 born Mar 1892, married Esther JORDAN #3508.
231. iv Roy Earl McKINNEY #3485 born 15 Aug 1900, Compton, Lee, IL.
232. v Robert Lewis McKINNEY #3486 born Sep 1904, Compton, Lee, IL., married 19 May 1928, in Jordan, MT., Anna May PERRY #3515. Robert died 13 Jan 1933, Buried: Steves Fork Cem, Garfield, MT.
233. vi Lester Edwin McKINNEY #3487 born 18 Sep 1906, Compton, Lee, IL., married 23 Nov 1932, in Hillside, MT., Cordella Sola JOHNSON #3527, (daughter of Ole JOHNSON #3532 and wife of Ole Johnson #3533). Lester died 7 May 1960, Miles City, Custer, MT.
234. vii Irma Elvina McKINNEY #3488 born 1908, married Ray Otto STANTON #3510.
104. Lillie Jane HOLDREN #468 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 21 Mar 1868, Compton, Lee, IL., married (1) Nels C. RASMUSSEN #480, born 1852, Vejle ?, Denmark>, died 1897, Compton, Lee, IL., married (2) 28 Feb 1900, Edward SHORT #3534. Lillie died 19 Dec 1944, Compton, Lee, IL.
Children by Nels C. RASMUSSEN:
235. i Clarence W. RASMUSSEN #3535 born 26 Nov 1893, Lee, IL., married 6 Jun 1925, in Dubuque, IA., Lutie VALENTINE #3538. Clarence died 14 Feb 1965, Rockford, IL.
236. ii Ellse Marie RASMUSSEN #3536 born 9 Apr 1895, Lee, IL.
237. iii Eliza Ann RASMUSSEN #3537 born 4 Oct 1896, Lee, IL.
105. George Edward HOLDREN #469 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 26 May 1870, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married Mary Kate WOLFORD #481, born 3 Oct 1863, Hagerstown, MD., Picture: yes, died 10 Aug 1924, Sioux Rapids, IA. George died Mar 1942, Sious Rapids, IA.
Children:
238. i Jesse W. HOLDREN #3541 born IL.
239. ii Irvin R. HOLDREN #3542 born 1898, Compton, Lee, IL., married 8 Mar 1922, in Marothon, IA., Christine Marie PETERSON #3543, born 2 Jun 1900, Marothon, IA., (daughter of Hans Christian PETERSON #3545 and Ida Belle CRONE #3546). Irvin died abt 1930, Chicago, IL.
106. Zachariah Taylor HOLDREN #470 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 29 Sep 1872, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married (1) 1893, Hallie DAVIS #482, born 24 Aug 1873, Cook Co., IL., Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife, died 9 Jan 1934, Spencer, IA., married (2) 1935, Mary KLAVEN #483, died 1946, married (3) 1947, Etta Gardner RUNCHEY #484, Picture: yes. Zachariah died 6 Apr 1954, Spencer, IA., Buried: Riverside, Cem, IA. SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington IL 1987 Hallie: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL, 1987. Hallie was from Lee County ILL. Etta: SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987. She was from Moravia. Etta was a cousin to her husband, Zachariah T. Holdren
Children by Hallie DAVIS:
240. i Hazel Mae HOLDREN #3558 born 18 Aug 1894, Compton, Lee, IL., Occupation homemaker, married 8 Nov 1910, in St. James, MN., Alva Leonard SLATER #3566, born 22 Feb 1888, Weir City, Cherokee, KS., (son of Christopher Columbus SLATER #13490 and Francine ELLIOTT #13491) Occupation Wagon driver, coal yard, died 8 Sep 1932, St. James, MN. Hazel died 16 Sep 1928, MN.
241. ii Jessie Lea HOLDREN #3559 born 8 Apr 1896, Compton, IL., Baptized: 1896, Picture: yes, Occupation Housewife, married (1) 20 Apr 1915, in Spencer, IA., Howard KELLUM #3623, born 6 May 1894, Sutherland, IA., (son of James KELLUM #10351 and Sarah LUCAS #10352) Occupation Farmer, died 23 Dec 1957, Santa Ana, CA., married (2) 10 Oct 1940, in Yuma, AZ., Ed MAILES #10267, born 29 Aug 1886, Occupation Farmer, died 20 Oct 1970. SOURCE: Jessie Lea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995 She is living with her daughter-in-law Evelyn Kellum (June 1995) Howard: SOURCE: Jesselea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995 Ed: SOURCE: Jesse Lea Holdren Mailes. Rossmoor, CA. 1995
242. iii Roy Dewey HOLDREN #3560 born 22 Mar 1898, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, Occupation mechanic / salesman, married (1) 1919, in Royal, IA., Esther BAILEY #3626, born Apr 1898, Royal, IA., (daughter of Eben BAILEY #3630 and Hattie NICHOLSON #3631) Occupation Housewife, died 14 Dec 1941, Fort Dodge, IA., married (2) Agnes SHERWOOD #10268. Roy died 13 Jan 1992, Long Beach, CA., Military serv: no. SSAN: 484-20-9371 issued in the state of Iowa SOURCE: Lee Holdren. Bellevue, WA. 1995 Agnes: Agnes was Roy 2nd wife.
243. iv Ralph HOLDREN #3561 born 18 Aug 1902, Spencer, Clay, IA, died 2 Oct 1918, Spencer, Clay, IA.
244. v Floyd HOLDREN #3564 born 10 Feb 1905, Spencer, IA., Occupation service station operator, married 17 Apr 1930, in Rochwell City, Cerro, Gordo, IA., Ilean LUNDQUIST #3663, born 26 Dec 1910, Spencer, IA., (daughter of Harry LUNDQUIST #4760 and Ida SWANSON #4761) Occupation Retired. Floyd died 5 May 1936, Spencer, IA., Military serv: no. Ilean: SOURCE: Ilean Lundquist Holdren. Spencer, IA. 1995
245. vi Merle HOLDREN #3562 born 30 May 1906, Spencer, IA., Picture: yes, Occupation mechanic, married Evah HECKERT #3635, Picture: yes, died 1994. Merle died 24 Apr 1953, Buried: Seattle, WA.
246. vii Archie Joseph HOLDREN #3565 born 23 May 1908, Royal, IA., Picture: yes, Occupation sheet metal worker, married 26 Nov 1930, in Fort Dodge, IA., Mary E. HRUSKA #3674, born 1 Feb 1911, Montgomery, MN., (daughter of John Wencel HRUSKA #5075 and Thersia M. SPIEKERS #5076) Picture: yes, Occupation Homemaker, died 20 May 1992, Port Angeles, WA. Archie died 20 Aug 1984, Olympia, WA. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 481 03 4839 state of issue IA
247. viii Joyce Florence HOLDREN #3563 born 1 Jan 1914, Royal, Clay, IA., Picture: yes, married 24 Jul 1929, Alvan John LUNDQUIST #3637, born 25 Jul 1906, Dows, IA., (son of Harry LUNDQUIST #4760 and Ida SWANSON #4761) Picture: yes. Joyce died 1994, TX. RESIDENCE: 2 Springcreek Road. Texarkansas, Texas. 75503 (1994) was living with her son. SOURCE: Patricia Holdren Seeds. Port Angeles, WA. (1995).
108. Alice Josephine HOLDREN #472 (33.Mathias4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 18 Jan 1880, Compton, Lee, IL., Picture: yes, married (1) Otis CLEMMONS #488, married (2) Lawrence MORRIS #489, married (3) Herne FISK #490. Alice died Rockford, IL.
Children by Otis CLEMMONS:
248. i Orley CLEMMONS #3314.
249. ii Floyd CLEMMONS #3315.
250. iii Earl CLEMMONS #3316.
112. Sarah Jane HOLDREN #493 (34.Phineas4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 26 Feb 1861, PA., Picture: yes, married 9 Aug 1879, in White Hall, Montour, PA., Frank DILLDINE #499, born 22 Nov 1858, Montour, PA., (son of J. William DILDINE #3711 and Elizabeth SHEEP #3712) Picture: yes, died Jul 1924, Schuyler, PA. Sarah died 1948. NICKNAME: Sally
Children:
251. i William H. DILDINE #3699 born 8 Mar 1880, White Hall, PA., married Nina KOCH #3713. William died 1952.
252. ii Mary Belle DILDINE #3700 born 29 Oct 1881, White Hall, PA., married Weldon RITTER #3714. Mary died 8 Apr 1944.
253. iii Florence DILDINE #3701 born 30 Oct 1883, White Hall, PA., married (1) Harvey STINE #3715, married (2) _____ BAKER #3722. Florence died 15 Jan 1965.
254. iv Mary Jane DILDINE #3702 born 14 Aug 1885, White Hall, PA., married Raymond ERDLEY #3716. Mary died 13 Apr 1963.
255. v Phoebe DILDINE #3703 born 10 Dec 1889, White Hall, PA., married Harry FLORA #3717. Phoebe died 6 Aug 1959.
256. vi infant DILDINE #3708 born BEF 1889, White Hall, PA., died 14 Jan 1889, White Hall, PA.
257. vii Adrian Clark DILDINE #3704 born 27 Apr 1892, White Hall, PA., married Ruth SMITH #3718. Adrian died 27 Aug 1967.
258. viii Myron Jack DILDINE #3705 born 29 Sep 1895, White Hall, PA., Picture: yes, married Kathryn Luella MILLER #3719. Myron died 10 Nov 1965.
259. ix Lloyd Joseph DILDINE #3706 born 1 Jul 1897, White Hall, PA., married Mary Edythe MILLER #3720. Lloyd died 25 Apr 1970.
260. x Frank DILDINE #3707 born 10 May 1904, White Hall, PA., Picture: yes, married Edna REYNOLDS #3721.
113. Oliver Prisilla HOLDREN #494 (34.Phineas4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 26 Mar 1863, Montour, PA., married Charles B. COX #500. Oliver died 27 Oct 1925.
Children:
261. i Homer COX #3709.
262. ii John Clyde COX #3710 married Pearl HORLEY #3724.
114. George Brown HOLDREN #495 (34.Phineas4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 6 Apr 1866, PA., married Clara Brown SNYDER #501, born 10 Jul 1869, Buried: Strawberry, Ridge Cemetery. George died 13 Jul 1940, Strawberry Ridge, PA.
Children:
263. i Olive May HOLDREN #545 born 18 Apr 1894, Washingtonville, Montour, PA., died 29 Oct 1894.
264. ii Marion Almia HOLDREN #546 born 31 May 1895, Washingtonville, PA., died 28 Feb 1973, Moscow, PA.
265. iii Alfred Snyerr HOLDREN #547 born 8 Apr 1897, Washingtonville, PA., married 18 Feb 1920, Rose GARNJOBST #3775.
266. iv Caroline Bloom HOLDREN #548 born 6 Jan 1899, Washingtonville, PA., married Hugh O. St.CLAIR #3765.
267. v Phoebe Dorthy HOLDREN #549 born 8 Aug 1901, Washingtonville, PA., married Harvey Elwood BOGART #2896, born 20 Apr 1895, died Nov 1965.
268. vi John Wesly HOLDREN #550 born 15 Jul 1904, Washingtonville, PA., married (1) 27 Mar 1929, in Crofton, Knox, NE., Delicah Ione GARNJOBST #3747, born 25 Mar 1903, Crofton, Knox, NE., died 12 May 1953, Yankton, SD., married (2) 8 Nov 1955, Frieda GARNJOBST #3754. John died 20 Feb 1978, Yankton, SD. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 504 20 1294 state of issue SD.
269. vii Charles Phineas HOLDREN #3732 born 27 Aug 1905, Washingtonville, PA., married Agnus RILEY #3733. Charles died 19 Aug 1973, Danville, PA. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 205 07 7117 state of issue PA
270. viii Erma Alvesta HOLDREN #3743 born 28 May 1907, Washingtonville, PA., married Frank HEGERMAN #3744.
271. ix George William McConnell HOLDREN #3759 born 8 Feb 1910, Washingtonville, PA., Picture: yes, married 22 Jul 1934, in Elkton, MD., Sara Alice HILKERT #3761, born 22 Jul 1916, Milton, Northumberland, PA., (daughter of Samuel Howard HILKERT #3772 and Adah PANNEBAKER #3773) Picture: yes.
272. x Stewart Allen HOLDREN #3727 born 26 Sep 1911, Washingtonville, PA., married Margaret REINAKER #3728.
116. Emma Fannie HOLDREN #497 (34.Phineas4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 10 Feb 1871, Montour, PA., married 18 Dec 1890, Warren MASTELLER #502. Emma died 17 Feb 1908.
Children:
273. i Mary MASTELLER #3739 married Roy DERR #3742.
274. ii Edna MASTELLER #3740.
275. iii Ruth MASTELLER #3741.
117. Mary Ellen HOLDREN #498 (34.Phineas4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 16 Apr 1873, PA., married Arthur WILSON #503.
Children:
276. i _____ WILSON #3698.
118. Dora Frances HOLDREN #504 (35.George4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 14 Mar 1861, White Hall, Montour, PA., married 1882, John Ball DEWALD #513, born 2 Feb 1859, Lycoming, Franklin Twp, PA., (son of George Washington DEWALD #3858 and Sarah BALL #3859) died 27 Dec 1921, Buried: White Hall, Montour, PA. Dora died 15 May 1929, White Hall, Montour, PA.
Children:
277. i John Paul DEWALD #3827 born Feb 1881, PA., married Eve Bernice SCHUYLER #3836, born 30 Oct 1896, died 7 Mar 1977.
278. ii Blanche Holdren DEWALD #3824 born 18 Dec 1882, Muncy, Lycoming, PA., married 1 Jan 1901, in White Hall, PA., William Clarence RISHEL #3850, born 24 Jun 1873, Danville, PA., (son of Peter A. RISHEL #3906 and Margaret S. ROBERTS #3907) died 4 Nov 1954, White Hall, PA. Blanche died 27 Jun 1968, White Hall, PA.
279. iii Charles Cleveland DEWALD #3823 born 18 Oct 1884, PA., married Harriett HENDERSON #3828, born 3 Sep 1888, died 23 Nov 1950. Charles died 13 Jun 1964. NICKNAME: Charlie
280. iv Sarah Pearl DEWALD #3825 born Apr 1886, PA., married (1) John Ezra FULLMER #3833, born 23 Jan 1886, died 3 Mar 1966, married (2) Allen H. BIDDLE #3860, died 17 Nov 1917, married (3) Lloyd CONFER #3861. Sarah died 1960.
281. v Jalena F. DEWALD #3822 born 21 Jan 1891, died 13 Dec 1895, White Hall. PA.
282. vi George Washington DEWALD #3826 born 21 Jan 1891, PA., married (1) Martha Matilda HERR #3834, born Jul 1902, married (2) Marie Theresa BOULINGY #25622, born 24 Aug 1919, died 1986. George died 22 Nov 1924, Turbotville.
122. Jacob HOLDREN #508 (35.George4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 29 Dec 1868, White Hall, Montour, PA., Picture: YES, married Irene SCHOOLEY #514. Jacob died 22 Mar 1947, White Hall, Montour, PA. SOURCE: Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL. 1987. Tombstone. NICKNAME: Jake
Children:
283. i Edith HOLDREN #3820 born 13 Nov 1905, married Foster HARTMAN #3821. Edith Buried: Twin Hills, PA.
125. Myles Arthur HOLDREN #511 (35.George4, 17.Adren3, 3.Benjamin2, 1.Matthias1) born 5 Feb 1879, White Hall, Montour, PA., married Mary Jane (Malsie) KIRKNER #515, born 7 Nov 1880, Exchange., (daughter of Eugene KIRKNER #3789 and Hannah _____ #3790) died 10 Apr 1933, White Hall, PA. Myles died 26 Feb 1953, White Hall, Montour, PA.
Children:
284. i Edna M. HOLDREN #3791 born 14 Feb 1899, White Hall, PA., married Russel YOST #3795.
285. ii Jelana Harriet HOLDREN #3792 born 7 Nov 1900, White Hall, PA., married (1) Lafayette GORDEN #3840, born 1898, died 1934, Buried: White Hall, PA., married (2) Edward HEBERLING #3909, married (3) Dewey RITTER #3910. Jelana died abt 1970.
286. iii George A. HOLDREN #3793 born 20 Feb 1903, White Hall, PA., married Mae E. BALL #3845, born 1903. George died Oct 1970, Buried: White Hall, PA. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 190 18 2223 state of issue PA
287. iv Scott Eugene HOLDREN #3794 born 25 Mar 1905, White Hall, PA., married 30 Nov 1924, in Strawberry Ridge, PA., Elizabeth May RISHEL #3801, born 24 May 1907, Strawberry Ridge, PA., (daughter of Hugh Clarence RISHEL #3804 and Regina Alberta WIREMAN #3805) died 17 May 1986, Vestal, NY. Scott died 9 Sep 1989. SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 107 12 4915 state of issue NY Elizabeth: SOURCE: Newspaper Obit. Patricia Morehouse, Barrington ILL 1987