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William Holley 1800–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1800

Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 October 1882

Death Location: Union, North Carolina, United States

Father: William Holley

Mother: Oney Bledsoe

Spouse(s): Sarah Holly

Children(s): Thomas Holley, Margaret Holley, Elizabeth Holly, Nancy Holley, Sarah Holley, Mary Holley

The story of William Holley began in 1800 in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1820, William Holley resided in Steagall, Anson, North Carolina, USA. In 1830, William Holley resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA. William Holley married Sarah Holly, and had children including Elizabeth Holly, Margaret Holley, Mary Holley, Nancy Holley, Sarah Holley, Thomas R Holley. William Holley passed away in 1882 in Union, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Holley began in 1800 in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1820, William Holley resided in Steagall, Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, William Holley resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • William Holley married Sarah Holly, and had children including Elizabeth Holly, Margaret Holley, Mary Holley, Nancy Holley, Sarah Holley, Thomas R Holley.
  • William Holley passed away in 1882 in Union, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Holley
1763–1820
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, Colonial America
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Oney Bledsoe
1765–1799
Birth Location: Sampson, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Holly
1802–
Birth Location: Union County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Thomas Holley
1824–1864
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
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Margaret Holley
1842–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elizabeth Holly
1844–1918
Birth Location: Union, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Holley
1832–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Sarah Holley
1834–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Holley
1838–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William Holley's Ancestors

Self
William Holley
1800–1882
Birth Place: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William P Holley
1763–1820
Duplin, North Carolina, Colonial America
Oney (Anny (Hill)) Bledsoe
1765–1799
Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Edward Holley) Sr
1741–1800
Bertie, North Carolina, British Colonies
Sarah (Church) Bell
1740–1773
North Carolina (?)
Jacob Bledsoe
1730–1817
Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Lohamar ('Hannah' Lomhannah) Terrell
1731–1810
Caroline, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rebecca Gilbert
1712–1771
Abraham Bledsoe
1673–1753
Sarah Cave
1700–1755
John Terrell
1707–1780
Elizabeth Harrison
1710–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Gilbert
1690–1735
Sarah Odom
1694–1735

William Holley's Descendants

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William Holley (abt 1800–30 October 1882) m. Sarah Holly (abt 1802–)
  1. 1. Thomas (R) Holley 1824–1864 m. Sophia ("Sophy") Bennett 1821–1893
    1. 1. Charlotte Lindsay 1847–1910 m. Thos Lindsey 1824–1879
      1. 1. Jenny Rodes 1867–1909 m. Harrison Rodes 1856–1930
        1. 1. Hattie Duncan 1908–1972 m. Henry Duncan 1906–1982
        2. 2. Harrison Rhodes 1892–
        3. 3. William Rodes 1893–1937 m. Fed Reynolds 1874–1941 m. Forrest Reynolds 1891–
        4. 4. Cora Ranson 1895–
        5. 5. Beautrice Rodes 1898–1968 m. John (D) Williamson 1884–1952 m. John (O) Williamson 1884–1952 m. John (O) Williamson 1884–1952
        6. 6. Elie Rhodes 1901– m. Maggie Rhodes 1913–
        7. 7. King (David) Rhodes 1901–1975 m. Beaulah Bryant 1824–1938 m. Nettie (McDawell) Rhodes 1911–1963
        8. 8. Fowler Rhodes 1904–1940
        9. 9. Lulu Rodes 1885–
        10. 10. Mary (F) Ballentine 1887–1979
        11. 11. King Rhodes 1901–1975 m. Nettie Rhodes 1911–
        12. 12. Fowler Rhodes 1905–1940
        13. 13. Cora Rhodes 1896–
        14. 14. Beatrice Rhodes 1898–1968
        15. 15. Willie Rhodes 1893–
        16. 16. William Rodes 1893–
      2. 2. Lucinda (Lucy U) Lindsey 1855–
      3. 3. Elias Lindsey 1857–1927 m. Sarah Carter 1870–1911 m. Harriet (J) Steele 1863–1911
        1. 1. Solon (Elwood) Carter 1891–1965 m. Sally Davis 1884– m. Lulu (C) Hyde 1896–1978
        2. 2. Albertia Carter 1883–1921
        3. 3. Edna Carter 1894–1916
        4. 4. Mahlon (P) Carter 1888–1927
      4. 4. Lena Carter 1860–
      5. 5. Sarah Conner 1864–1931 m. B (J Cormer Conner) Connes 1854– m. Benjamin Conner 1857–
        1. 1. King Conner 1895–
        2. 2. Cynthia (M) Cormer 1883–
        3. 3. BenTom Conner 1886– m. Hattie Conner 1888–
        4. 4. Charlotte (L) Cormer 1888–1939
        5. 5. Lena Cormer 1889–
        6. 6. Lydia (Z) Connes 1890–
        7. 7. Lanna (L) Connes 1892–
        8. 8. Randde' Connes 1902–
        9. 9. Alonzo Connes 1906–
        10. 10. Garoze Cornor 1907–
      6. 6. Thomas Lindsey 1870–
    2. 2. Lucinda Holley 1858–1934
    3. 3. Joseph (Hampton) Holley 1851–1902
    4. 4. Matildia Holley 1849–1936
    5. 5. Edmond (D) Holley 1845–1863
    6. 6. Sarah (E) Holley 1843–1906
    7. 7. James (C) Holley 1842–1901
    8. 8. John (Wesley Holley) 🧬 1862–1931 m. Dovie (Bell Jones) Holley 1871–1947
      1. 1. Wayford Holley 1909–1996
      2. 2. Eugene Holley 1890–1960
      3. 3. Eunice Holley 1891–1980
      4. 4. Eula (Bell Newson) Holley 1895–1945
      5. 5. Euther (L) Holley 1898–1963
      6. 6. Estelle (J) Holley 1900–1901
      7. 7. Christfer (T) Holley 1906–1933
      8. 8. Tom (C) Holley 1908–1933
      9. 9. Captola Holley 1912–1974
      10. 10. Vernzola Holley 1914–1999
      11. 11. Ernie (E) Holly 1895–1966
      12. 12. Lola Holley 1901–
      13. 13. Mable Holley 1905–
      14. 14. Myrtle Holley 1903–
    9. 9. Melissa (Artelia) Holley 1856–1937
    10. 10. Thomas (Jefferson) Holley 1860–1943
    11. 11. Emily (J) Holley 1854–1910
    12. 12. Lessie (Lydia Margaret) Holley 1857–1935
    13. 13. Frances (Eunice Jane Fannie) Holley 1853–1928
    14. 14. Nancy (Elizabeth) Holley 1852–1931
    15. 15. Robert (M.) Holley 1864–1926
  2. 2. Margaret Holley 1842–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Holly 1844–1918
  4. 4. Nancy Holley 1832–
  5. 5. Sarah Holley 1834–
  6. 6. Mary Holley 1838–

William Holley's Timeline

9 Records

1800
abt 1800
Birth of William Holley in Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 20
William Holley resided here in Steagall, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Steagall, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 30
William Holley resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 40
William Holley resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 50
William Holley resided here in Union, North Carolina, USA
Union, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 60
William Holley resided here in Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 70
William Holley resided here in New Salem, Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
New Salem, Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 80
William Holley resided here in New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
1882
30 October 1882
Age 82
Death of William Holley in Union, North Carolina, United States
Union, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1800
    Event Place: Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Salem, Union, North Carolina; Roll: 984; Page: 496a; Enumeration District: 216
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Salem, Union, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1161; Page: 634A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Union, North Carolina; Roll: M653_915; Page: 386; Family History Library Film: 80
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, North Carolina; Roll: 647; Page: 66b
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Steagall, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Steagall, Anson, North Carolina; Page: 32; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Anson, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 90; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Anson, North Carolina; Roll: 354; Page: 64; Family History Library Film: 0018092

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, North Carolina; Roll: 647; Page: 66b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Union, North Carolina; Roll: M653_915; Page: 386; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: New Salem, Olive Branch, Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New Salem, Union, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1161; Page: 634A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: New Salem, Union, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New Salem, Union, North Carolina; Roll: 984; Page: 496a; Enumeration District: 216

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 October 1882
    Event Place: Union, North Carolina, United States
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