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Melvin Holden 1867–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1867

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 18 Aug 1939

Death Location: Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Father: Charles Holden

Mother: Harriet Holden

Spouse(s): Sealy Mallot, Celie Holden

Children(s): Mena Holden, Mariah Holden, Rodie Holden, Emma Holden, Hanna Holden, Newland Holden, Rhoda Holden, Harrett Holden, Melven Holden, James Holden, Sadler Holden, George Holden, Mary Holden, Leevence Holden, Lessie Holden, Alfa Halden, Clarence Halden, Sherman Halden

Melvin Holden was born in 1867 in Louisiana, the child of Charles Holden And Harriet Holden. In 1880, Melvin Holden resided in 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Melvin Holden resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA. Melvin Holden married Celie Holden, Hannah Wolf, Sealy Mallot, and had children including Alfa Halden, Clarence Halden, Emma Holden, George Holden, Hanna Holden, Harrett Holden, James Holden, Leevence Holden, Lessie M Holden, Mariah Holden, Mary Holden, Melven Holden, Mena Holden, Newland Holden, Rhoda Holden, Rodie Holden, Sadler Holden, Sherman Halden. Melvin Holden passed away in 1939 in Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • Melvin Holden was born in 1867 in Louisiana, the child of Charles Holden And Harriet Holden.
  • In 1880, Melvin Holden resided in 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Melvin Holden resided in Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA.
  • Melvin Holden married Celie Holden, Hannah Wolf, Sealy Mallot, and had children including Alfa Halden, Clarence Halden, Emma Holden, George Holden, Hanna Holden, Harrett Holden, James Holden, Leevence Holden, Lessie M Holden, Mariah Holden, Mary Holden, Melven Holden, Mena Holden, Newland Holden, Rhoda Holden, Rodie Holden, Sadler Holden, Sherman Halden.
  • Melvin Holden passed away in 1939 in Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Holden's Ancestors

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Melvin Holden
1867–1939
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Charles Holden
1846–1900
Natchitoches, Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States
Harriet Holden
1849–1931
Louisiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Holden's Descendants

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Melvin Holden (abt 1867–18 Aug 1939) m. Sealy Mallot (abt 1861–6 Jun 1956) m. Celie Holden (abt 1862–)
  1. 1. Mena Holden 1896–1947 m. Elijah (L Gay) Sr 1892–1978
    1. 1. Celia Gay 1923–2011 m. VIRGIL (FRANK) Lucas 1921–1985
    2. 2. Ida Gay 1921–
    3. 3. Roosevelt Gay 1932–1940
    4. 4. E. (Jay) Gay 1919–1969
    5. 5. Elisha (Gay) Jr. 1917–2015
    6. 6. Elizabeth Gay 1913–2007 m. Lee Sowell 1912–
    7. 7. L (E) Gay 1925–
    8. 8. Inez Gay 1922–
  2. 2. Mariah Holden 1879–
  3. 3. Rodie Holden 1892–
  4. 4. Emma Holden 1900–1964
  5. 5. Hanna Holden 1879–
  6. 6. Newland Holden 1878–
  7. 7. Rhoda Holden 1890–1930
  8. 8. Harrett Holden 1902–1973
  9. 9. Melven Holden 1905–1971
  10. 10. James Holden 1905–1988
  11. 11. Sadler Holden 1908–1991
  12. 12. George Holden 1915–
  13. 13. Mary Holden 1915–
  14. 14. Leevence Holden 1916–
  15. 15. Lessie (M) Holden 1918–
  16. 16. Alfa Halden 1917–
  17. 17. Clarence Halden 1922–
  18. 18. Sherman Halden 1924–

Melvin Holden's Timeline

6 Records

1867
abt 1867
Birth of Melvin Holden in Louisiana
Louisiana
1880
1880
Age 13
Melvin Holden resided here in 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
Melvin Holden resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
Melvin Holden resided here in Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Melvin Holden resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Police Jury Ward 5, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Police Jury Ward 5, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1939
18 Aug 1939
Age 72
Death of Melvin Holden in Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1867
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 37
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340534
    [3] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 457; Page: 638a; Enumeration District: 034
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374531

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 6th Ward, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 457; Page: 638a; Enumeration District: 034

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: T624_518; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374531

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 1, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: T625_617; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Police Jury Ward 5, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340534

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Powhatan, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964

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