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James Holt 1754–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1754

Birth Location: Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 28 Mar 1844

Death Location: Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Father: Charles Holt

Mother: Joannah Revil

Spouse(s): Martha Edwards

Children(s): William Holt, Etheldred Holt

The story of James Holt began in 1754 in Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States. In 1790, James Holt resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, James Holt resided in Johnston, North Carolina. James Holt married Martha Elizabeth Patsy Edwards, and had children including Etheldred James Holt, William Holt. James Holt passed away in 1844 in Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Holt began in 1754 in Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1790, James Holt resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, James Holt resided in Johnston, North Carolina.
  • James Holt married Martha Elizabeth Patsy Edwards, and had children including Etheldred James Holt, William Holt.
  • James Holt passed away in 1844 in Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Holt
1724–1781
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
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Joannah Revil
1728–1784
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Edwards
1755–1828
Birth Location: Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States
ME

Children(s)

William Holt
1782–1826
Birth Location: –
WH
Etheldred Holt
1780–1847
Birth Location: –
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James Holt's Ancestors

Self
James Holt
1754–1844
Birth Place: Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States
Parents
Charles Holt
1724–1781
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Joannah Revil
1728–1784
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Charles Holt
1694–1773
Hogg Island, Surry, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Presson
1700–1773
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Holt
1670–1726
Elizabeth Seward
1670–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Holt's Descendants

1.
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James Holt (2 Oct 1754–28 Mar 1844) m. Martha (Elizabeth Patsy) Edwards (1755–1828)
  1. 1. William Holt 1782–1826 m. Dianna Wellons 1788–1844
    1. 1. Ranson (Monroe) Holt 1819–1887 m. Pollie Richardson 1846–1926
      1. 1. John (F) Holt 1871–1941 m. Della Taylor 1869–1936
        1. 1. Erby (Stephenson Holt) Sr 1909–1958 m. Edna (Gulie) Worley 1911–1958
        2. 2. John (Ransom "Johnnie" Holt) Jr. 1890–1977 m. Addie (Corena) Williamson 1887–1967
        3. 3. Elmer (Littleton Holt Sr.,) DDS 1898–1942 m. Ena (Victoria Derham, Gold Star) Mother 1906–1987 m. Geneva (“Neva”) Ward 1910–
        4. 4. Betha Holt 1913–2003
      2. 2. Roscoe (H.) Holt 1868–1936
      3. 3. William (H) Holt 1872–1936 m. Minnie (Taylor) Richardson 1871–1951
        1. 1. Mary (Magdalene) Holt 1894–1974 m. William (Columbus) Ryals 1886–1941
    2. 2. Sophia Holt 1812–1852 m. Thomas (T) Hollowel 1809–1877
    3. 3. Nancy (M.) Holt 1815–1882
    4. 4. Elbert Holt 1817–1868
    5. 5. Calvin (A) Holt 1821–1909 m. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Howell 1842–
      1. 1. Georgiana Holt 1872–1959
      2. 2. James (Henry) Holt 1876–1957 m. Bettie (Young) Holt 1887–1969 m. Bettie (Elizabeth) Pearce 1871–1941
        1. 1. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Holt 1907–2004
        2. 2. Hilda (May) Holt 1910–1999 m. Cameron (Blue) Evans 1907–1987
        3. 3. James (Franklin Butler) Holt 1915–1990
        4. 4. Pauline (Elizabeth) Holt 1914–1996 m. Joseph (Allen Moore) Sr 1907–1965
        5. 5. James (Cadmus) Holt 1893–1975
    6. 6. William (Daniel) Holt 1824–1871 m. Kizziah (Caroline) Holt 1830–1894
      1. 1. Adlai (Felix Holt) Sr 1862–1947 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Edwards 1870–1935
        1. 1. Clifton (Graham) Holt 1890–1942 m. Gulie (Elma) Grantham 1892–1980
        2. 2. William (Puckett) Holt 1895–1971
        3. 3. Adlai (Felix Holt) Jr. 1901–1957 m. Jarvis Mitchell 1901–1995
        4. 4. Nerus (Clingman) Holt 1894–1968 m. Etta Godwin 1901–1964
        5. 5. Callie (Belle) Holt 1904–1976
      2. 2. James (Cashus) Holt 1859–1931 m. Sarah (Carolina) Massey 1862–1892 m. Lou (Della) Dixon 1869–1935
        1. 1. Addie (Louise) Holt 1886–1983
        2. 2. Roger (Marion) Holt 1884–1968
        3. 3. Charles (Caswell) Holt 1882–1882
        4. 4. William (Millard) Holt 1889–1979 m. Kizzie (Elizabeth) Lee 1894–1954 m. Mildred Looper 1919–
      3. 3. Troy (Graham) Holt 1861–1892
  2. 2. Etheldred (James) Holt 1780–1847

James Holt's Timeline

6 Records

1754
2 Oct 1754
Birth of James Holt in Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States
Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 36
James Holt resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 46
James Holt resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 76
James Holt resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 86
James Holt resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1844
28 Mar 1844
Age 90
Death of James Holt in Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1754
    Event Place: Southhampton Co, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 473; Image: 595; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 746; Image: 701; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 122; Page: 99; Family History Library Film: 0018088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Johnston, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1844
    Event Place: Princeton, Johnston, North Carolina, United States
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