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John M. Holden 1785–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 18 September 1844

Death Location: Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: Thomas Holden

Mother: Margaret Holden

Spouse(s): Hester Nichols

Children(s): Mangum Holden, Willis Holden, Franklin Holden, John Holden, Mahlon Holden, John Holden, Hester Holden

The story of John M. Holden began in 1785 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA. In 1800, John M. Holden resided in Mississippi Territory. John M. Holden married Hester Hettie Nichols, and had children including Franklin Holden, Hester Holden, John Holden, Mahlon Holden, Mangum Holden, Willis Barnes Holden. John M. Holden passed away in 1844 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John M. Holden began in 1785 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1800, John M. Holden resided in Mississippi Territory.
  • John M. Holden married Hester Hettie Nichols, and had children including Franklin Holden, Hester Holden, John Holden, Mahlon Holden, Mangum Holden, Willis Barnes Holden.
  • John M. Holden passed away in 1844 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Holden's Ancestors

Self
John Holden
1785–1844
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Sen. Holden
1750–1807
Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Margaret Holden
1755–1811
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Simon (Holden) ✭
1700–1786
Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail (Grover) ✫
1700–1791
Cambridge, Massachusetts
John Spurgeon
–1817
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Holden
1642–1715
Hannah Lawrence
1687–1735
Thomas ✫
1668–1739
Bethia Burnap
1677–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Holden
1609–1696
Margaret Fosdick
1620–1684
Nathaniel Laurance
1639–1724
Sarah Lawrence
1643–1684
Thomas ✫
1643–

John Holden's Descendants

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John (M.) Holden (1785–18 September 1844) m. Hester ((Hettie)) Nichols (Abt. 1796–Aft. 1860)
  1. 1. Mangum Holden 1819–1902
  2. 2. Willis (Barnes) Holden 1825–1896 m. Amanda Floyd 1853–1930 m. Sarah (Frances) Pardue 1835–1873
    1. 1. Douglas (Monroe) Holden 1890–1973
    2. 2. Franklin (Eugene) Holden 1885–1959
    3. 3. John (Washington) Holden 1877–1958
    4. 4. Lewis (B) Holden 1882–1950
    5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Stewart 1887–1930
    6. 6. Lourittie (Amanda) Richardson 1871–1955
  3. 3. Franklin Holden 1828–
  4. 4. John Holden 1842–
  5. 5. Mahlon Holden 1811–1866 m. Susan Ham 1834–
  6. 6. John Holden 1812–1867
  7. 7. Hester Holden 1813–

John Holden's Timeline

8 Records

1785
1785
Birth of John M. Holden in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 15
John M. Holden resided here in Mississippi Territory
Mississippi Territory
1805
23 Nov 1805
Age 20
John M. Holden was married in Wilkinson, Mississippi
Wilkinson, Mississippi
1810
1810
Age 25
John M. Holden resided here in Mississippi
Mississippi
1811
1811
Age 26
John M. Holden resided here in No Township Listed, Feliciana Parish, LA
No Township Listed, Feliciana Parish, LA
1820
1820
Age 35
John M. Holden resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
1840
1840
Age 55
John M. Holden resided here in Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1844
18 September 1844
Age 59
Death of John M. Holden in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1805
    Event Place: Wilkinson, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Mississippi Territory
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Territorial Papers of the US; Volume Number: Vol 5; Page Number: 284; Family Number: 23

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Township Plats of Selected States; Series #: T1234; Roll: 33

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Feliciana Parish, LA
    Record Source: Louisiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Page: 26; NARA Roll: M33_31; Image: 183

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 127; Page: 166; Image: 343; Family History Library Film: 0009689

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 September 1844
    Event Place: Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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