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John Henry Holbrook 1880–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1880

Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 31 Aug 1935

Death Location: Letcher County, Kentucky

Father: Jesse Holbrook

Mother: Melvina Addington

Spouse(s): Maggie Polley

Children(s): Arnold Holbrook, Arvil Holbrook, Ida Holbrook, Ada Holbrook, Randolph Holbrook, Nettie Holbrook, Wesley Holbrook

The story of John Henry Holbrook began in 1880 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, John Henry Holbrook resided in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky. In 1920, John Henry Holbrook resided in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky. John Henry Holbrook married Maggie J Polley, and had children including Ada Holbrook, Arnold Holbrook, Arvil Holbrook, Ida B Holbrook, Nettie Holbrook, Randolph Dolph Holbrook, Wesley Holbrook. John Henry Holbrook passed away in 1935 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of John Henry Holbrook began in 1880 in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, John Henry Holbrook resided in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, John Henry Holbrook resided in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky.
  • John Henry Holbrook married Maggie J Polley, and had children including Ada Holbrook, Arnold Holbrook, Arvil Holbrook, Ida B Holbrook, Nettie Holbrook, Randolph Dolph Holbrook, Wesley Holbrook.
  • John Henry Holbrook passed away in 1935 in Letcher County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Holbrook
1854–1900
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
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Melvina Addington
1854–1932
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Maggie Polley
1884–1969
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
MP

Children(s)

Arnold Holbrook
1907–
Birth Location: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
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Arvil Holbrook
1910–
Birth Location: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
AH
Ida Holbrook
1912–
Birth Location: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
IH
Ada Holbrook
1914–
Birth Location: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
AH
Randolph Holbrook
1917–
Birth Location: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
RH
Nettie Holbrook
1920–
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
NH
Wesley Holbrook
1923–
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky
WH

John Holbrook's Ancestors

Self
John Holbrook
1880–1935
Birth Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jesse A. Holbrook
1854–1900
Letcher County, Kentucky
Melvina Addington
1854–1932
Wise County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Adington
1827–1873
Scott County, Virginia
Cora (Lucinda) Roberts
1835–1894
Lee County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Addington
1783–1857
Sarah Stallard
1790–1867
Lewis Roberts
1800–1870
Penelope Day
1802–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830
Samuel Stallard
1745–1816
Jaela Duncan
1751–1816
Joseph Day
1776–1856
Rhoda Cock
1778–1827

John Holbrook's Descendants

1.
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John (Henry) Holbrook (19 Nov 1880–31 Aug 1935) m. Maggie (J.) Polley (23 Sep 1884–11 Sep 1969)
  1. 1. Arnold Holbrook 1907–
  2. 2. Arvil Holbrook 1910–
  3. 3. Ida (B) Holbrook 1912–
  4. 4. Ada Holbrook 1914–
  5. 5. Randolph ("Dolph") Holbrook 1917–
  6. 6. Nettie Holbrook 1920–
  7. 7. Wesley Holbrook 1923–

John Holbrook's Timeline

5 Records

1880
19 Nov 1880
Birth of John Henry Holbrook in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
John Henry Holbrook resided here in Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 40
John Henry Holbrook resided here in East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 50
John Henry Holbrook resided here in District 8, Letcher, Kentucky
District 8, Letcher, Kentucky
1935
31 Aug 1935
Age 55
Death of John Henry Holbrook in Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
Letcher County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1880
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 163.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 557C; Enumeration District: 063; Image: 0131.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 428; Family History Film: 1254428; Page: 557C; Enumeration District: 063; Image: 0131.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: East Whitesburg, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T625_587; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 66; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 8, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: 766; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 163.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1935
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Letcher County, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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