YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander James Holden 1821 – 1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Feb 1821

Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 19 Jan 1910

Death Location: United States

Father: John Holden

Mother: Catherine Merryman

Spouse(s): Martha Nelson, Patty Nelson

Children(s): William Holden

The story of Alexander James Holden began in 1821 in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA. Alexander James Holden married Martha E. "Patsy" Nelson, Patty Nelson, and had children including William Thomas Holden. Alexander James Holden passed away in 1910 in United States.

Find more search results for Alexander Holden
AH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Alexander James Holden began in 1821 in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Alexander James Holden married Martha E. "Patsy" Nelson, Patty Nelson, and had children including William Thomas Holden.
  • Alexander James Holden passed away in 1910 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Holden's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Holden
1821 – 1910
Birth Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Richard Holden
1796 – 1881
North Carolina, USA
Catherine (Katey) Merryman
1812 – 1887
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Holden's Descendants

1.
AH
Alexander (James) Holden (24 Feb 1821 – 19 Jan 1910) m. Martha (E. "Patsy") Nelson (30 Sep 1834 – 15 Oct 1883) m. Patty Nelson
  1. 1. William (Thomas) Holden (15 Oct 1874 – 29 Oct 1942) m. Martha (Ann Ruth) Bates (abt 1871 – )
    1. 1. Minnie (E) Holden (abt 1900 – )
    2. 2. Lizzie Holdin (abt 1902 – )
    3. 3. William (Herschel) Holden (2/19/1904 – 5 Apr 1948) m. Bertha (Jane) Poarch (18 Sep 1900 – 8/31/1986)
      1. 1. Eugene (Walter) Holden (25 Jun 1921 – 27 Aug 1992)
      2. 2. Cecil (Raymond) Holden (26 June 1924 – 7 Feb 1994) m. Mildred (Price) Fox (8/4/1928 – 1/1/2007) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Wilson (6/20/1927 – 13 Sep 2011)
        1. 1. Susan (Gail) Holden (29 Oct 1947 – 2 Jan 1948)
        2. 2. Dennis (Keith) Holden (15 Apr 1949 – 21 December 2020) m. Laura Holden
        3. 3. Thomas (Micheal) Holden (13 Sep 1951 – ) m. Dorothy (Rita) White
        4. 4. Janice Austin (4/3/1954 – ) m. Donnie (Ray) Austin (11 Mar 1954 – )
        5. 5. Paul (Raymond) Holden (16 Jul 1956 – 4/17/1957)
        6. 6. Jennifer Nichols (31 Jul 1959 – ) m. Jimmy (Ray) Nichols (11/22/1954 – )
      3. 3. Haywood (Laxton) Holden (24 Feb 1926 – 1/18/2016) m. Victoria Holden
      4. 4. Opal (Fay) Holden (1 Oct 1927 – 3 December 2005) m. Jess Atwood (14 Aug 1915 – 19 Mar 1988)
      5. 5. Dorothy (Mae) Holden (1 Oct 1927 – 28 October 2015) m. Edwin Trivette (6 May 1926 – 27 October 1952)
      6. 6. Marjorie (Holden) Walser (3 Jun 1930 – 12 May 1998)
    4. 4. Amanda Holden (2 Jun 1906 – 30 May 1942)

Alexander Holden's Timeline

2 Records

1821
24 Feb 1821
Birth of Alexander James Holden in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
1910
19 Jan 1910
Age 89
Death of Alexander James Holden in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1821
    Event Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1910
    Event Place: United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE