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Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden 1835–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 30, 1835

Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee

Death Date: December 1, 1913

Death Location: Hood County, Texas

Father: Dennis Holden

Mother: Sarah Nash

Spouse(s): Martha Wadley

Children(s): Edgar Holden, Dennis Holden, Virginia Holden, Albert Holden, Christy Holden, Carrie Holden

The story of Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden began in 1835 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. In 1860, Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States. In 1870, Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States. Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden married Martha Mattie Jennie Wadley, and had children including Albert Herschell Holden, Carrie Holden, Christy Holden, Dennis Oscar Holden, Edgar Bell Holden, Virginia Virgie Holden. Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden passed away in 1913 in Hood County, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden began in 1835 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1870, Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States.
  • Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden married Martha Mattie Jennie Wadley, and had children including Albert Herschell Holden, Carrie Holden, Christy Holden, Dennis Oscar Holden, Edgar Bell Holden, Virginia Virgie Holden.
  • Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden passed away in 1913 in Hood County, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dennis Holden
1795–1845
Birth Location: Virginia
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Sarah Nash
1804–1899
Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Martha Wadley
1849–1927
Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennesee
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Children(s)

Edgar Holden
1867–1948
Birth Location: Middleton, Rutherford County, Tennessee
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Dennis Holden
1870–1943
Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee
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Virginia Holden
1872–
Birth Location: Texas
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Albert Holden
1874–1950
Birth Location: Texas
AH
Christy Holden
1878–
Birth Location: Texas
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Carrie Holden
1886–1974
Birth Location: Texas
CH

Francis Holden's Ancestors

Self
Francis Holden
1835–1913
Birth Place: Rutherford County, Tennessee
Parents
Dennis Holden
1795–1845
Virginia
Sarah ("Sally" Claudia) Nash
1804–1899
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Charles (Gardner) Holden
1755–1829
Northumberland County, North Carolina
Sarah ("Sallie") Smotherman
1760–1830
Fairfax County, Virginia
Thomas (Columbus) Nash
1775–1828
Davidson County, Tennessee
Hannah West
1784–1871
Carteret County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Holden
1730–
Constance Jordan
1736–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Holden
1700–1756
Mary Wheeler
1703–1749

Francis Holden's Descendants

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Francis (Columbus "Lum") Holden (Aug 30, 1835–December 1, 1913) m. Martha ("Mattie" Jennie) Wadley (October 2, 1849–June 8, 1927)
  1. 1. Edgar (Bell) Holden 1867–1948 m. Mary ("Molly") J. 1878–
    1. 1. Ruth Holden 1895–
    2. 2. Fay Holden 1898–
    3. 3. Alvin (D.) Holden 1902– m. Velma (H.) Shannon 1903– m. Mary (E.) Reed 1917–
      1. 1. Mary (Lenora) Holden 1925–
  2. 2. Dennis (Oscar) Holden 1870–1943 m. Ophelia McIntosh 1877–1974
    1. 1. Glenn Holden 1897–1978
    2. 2. Blanche Holden 1900–1998 m. Isaac (Parino) Barrett 1902–1972
    3. 3. Horace Holden 1904– m. Virginia R. 1907–
    4. 4. Donald ("Don" Leland) Holden 1909–2003
    5. 5. Reece (Preston) Holden 1910–1978
  3. 3. Virginia ("Virgie") Holden 1872–
  4. 4. Albert (Herschell) Holden 1874–1950 m. Cordelia 1875–
    1. 1. Loyd Holden 1905–1976
    2. 2. Louise (Mae) Holden 1908–
    3. 3. Hallie Holden 1911–
    4. 4. Marshall (Alrain) Holden 1914–1967
    5. 5. Mary Holden 1918–
    6. 6. Albert (Dawson) Holden 1899–1970
    7. 7. Thelma Holden 1897–
  5. 5. Christy Holden 1878–
  6. 6. Carrie Holden 1886–1974 m. Marshall (Perry) Vowell 1886–1954
    1. 1. MIldred (Carolyn) Vowell 1914–1997

Francis Holden's Timeline

6 Records

1835
Aug 30, 1835
Birth of Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden in Rutherford County, Tennessee
Rutherford County, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 25
Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided here in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1870
1870
Age 35
Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided here in District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 45
Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided here in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 65
Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden resided here in Fort Worth city, Tarrant, Texas
Fort Worth city, Tarrant, Texas
1913
December 1, 1913
Age 78
Death of Francis Columbus "Lum" Holden in Hood County, Texas
Hood County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 30, 1835
    Event Place: Rutherford County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 088; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 9, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T623_1671; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 109; FHL microfilm: 1241671.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 89; Image: 180.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: 89; Image: 180.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 088; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fort Worth city, Tarrant, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Worth Ward 9, Tarrant, Texas; Roll: T623_1671; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 109; FHL microfilm: 1241671.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1, 1913
    Event Place: Hood County, Texas
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