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Re: Dempsey/Dempsay/Holden/Anderson: Ire>NY>Ont ca. 1850-1900

meraydia — 2009-11-12 17:03:04Z

This maybe a few years late BUT:

Actually this sounds as if it refers to two different families. Although Samuel John Dempsey married the daughter of Eliza Holden (Ida Virgin from her first marriage to William Virgin), he was an immigrant from Ireland himself. Perhaps William Dempsey is a sibling or a child? The Samuel John Dempsey I speak of was born in 1855 in Larkhill, Antrim Ulstr NIR, immigrated first to Oswego, NY in 1856 (ostensibly with his parents) then immigrated to Canada in 1874, when he married another Irish immigrant Sarah Morgan Smith. With Sarah he had three children: Hannah Dempsey, Mabel Dempsey, and possibly your step-grandfather William Dempsey. After that he re-married to an Ida Virgin, and had approximately several children, one of which, Claribel Dempsey, is my great-grandmother.

Hope this helps...
Catherine

William P. Holden, 54, obit

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-11-10 12:28:16Z

William P. Holden
Formerly of Pittsburgh

William P. Holden, 54, of Meadville, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Beloved son of William C. and Julia Holden;
and brother of Juliann McGraw, Laura Hampton, Linda Holden-Ramsey, Sharon Young, Michael Holden and the late Karen Weres. Also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at McCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOMES, 6214 Walnut St., Shadyside, with a blessing service Sunday (time later). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bill's name to Sacred Heart Church, Organ Restoration Fund, 310 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206, or UPMC Cancer Centers, 5150 Centre Ave., Suite 1B, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

Sacred Heart Church, "
McCABE BROS. INC. FUNERAL HOMES,

HOLDEN Jewell Marie 1909-1985

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-09 13:09:16Z

HOLDEN Jewell Marie 1909-1985

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Frances J (Fanny) HOLDEN

noellaoberlin — 2009-10-21 18:01:19Z

Frances J (Fanny) Holden was my 3rd g grandmother.

She was born in the United States about 1815.

She married William Edwin Secord, the son of Stephen Secord and Hannah De Forest Secord, in the Niagara area of Canada in 1831.

She died in 1888 and is buried next to her husband and his parents in the Warner Burying Ground, St Davids, St Catherines, Ontario, Canada.

A publication of the Vital Records of Upper Canada/Canada West for the Niagara District, 1795-1856, listed William Edwin Secord and Fanny Holden as receiving a marriage licence on 24 February, 1831, from Robert Grant JP of Queenston, Ontario.

The Canadian Census for 1861 listed Frances as 46 years old, birth place the United States, living in Grantham, St Catherines, Ontario, with her husband and children.

I would like to know exactly where she was born in the US and her birth date, (or baptism date) and who her parents and earlier family were.

Thank you for any and all information.

HOLDEN Ray Preston 1933-1957

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-06 01:24:22Z

HOLDEN Ray Preston 1933-1957

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HOLDEN Reece P 1910-1978

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-04 13:19:10Z

HOLDEN Reece P 1910-1978

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HOLDEN Dorothy Corse 1910-1986

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-03 18:22:12Z

HOLDEN Dorothy Corse 1910-1986

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Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

gholden23 — 2009-09-21 17:49:23Z

This Benjamin Holden 1791 not familiar as yet.
What state was he born. If it was pendleton district SC
he could be a brother to my Richard A. Holden, borm 1797 Pedleton Distroct. S.C. Who's father was Joshua M. Holden
Sr. abt 1760 S.C.

Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

gholden23 — 2009-09-21 17:49:22Z

Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

gholden23 — 2009-09-20 12:40:34Z

Not familiar with this Benjamin. So far no connection
with my Holden's

Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

crlgrffths — 2009-09-20 08:36:49Z

Hi Melvyn,

I dont think my Benjamin is the same as yours, very sorry, as far as i am aware all my relatives from this side of the family came from Lancashire and where employed in the weaving and cotton industry and a few worked for the railway company..
Hope you find more info soon and good luck
Kind regards
Carol

Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

caroholden — 2009-09-19 17:23:50Z

Dear Melvyn
Thanks so much for your email - I would be delighted if we had the same William Holden in common. Therefore we have to be careful!
In short, I have William born 1871 in Shoreditch, living in Hoxton aged 1 month at the 1871 census; at school in Hackney in 1881; and a Printer in Haggerstone 1891. All these places are very close together and with the shifting of boundaries could loosely be described as Islington. I have lost track of him after that. However I have not found a birth reference for him.
His brother Benjamin also worked as a printer and I suspect that their father, also Benjamin, sailed aged 16 to America, a Painter, in 1854. He is also somewhat of a mystery.
Please email me privately at caro dot holden at btopenworld dot com to discuss!

Re: Benjamin Holden/William Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

caroholden — 2009-09-19 17:09:50Z

Dear Melvyn
I would be delighted if

Re: Benjamin Holden-born 1791- wife ellen born 1791

melvynsargent — 2009-09-18 14:51:12Z

Hi

I noticed the name William Holden in your exchange and wonder if the William Holden to which you refer is my great grandfather. My great grandfather (believed born in 1871) hails from Islington Middlesex and he and his wife Nelly had eleven children of which my grandmother was one. William Holden is listed on my grandmother’s marriage certificate in 1923 as a painter.
I am new to the family tree tracing and any assistance you may be able to provide would be appreciated.

Many Thanks
Melvyn

Edwin Holden b. 1807 Massachusetts

robert_barrett1950 — 2009-09-11 21:31:41Z

Does anyone have a photo of Edwin. He was married to Ruia Angeline Bliss. They went west to Utah with the pioneers and he died in 1894

Nancy or Ann Who?

TerryLinthicum — 2009-09-08 23:37:26Z

In the 1914 obituary for Samuel Wallace McGuire, born Oct. 27, 1826, at West Liberty, Kentucky, it was written: that he was the “son of Samuel McGuire and Jeannette Ferguson, both of whom were born in Bryant’s Station, Kentucky. He was grand-nephew of Robert Burns the Scottish poet”.

Disregarding for the time being, the yet unproven (to my knowledge) place of birth mentioned above for SW, there is still much discussion, that will likely never have a well documented outcome, as to whether the maiden name of his grandmother, Ann or Nancy who married the RW pensioner John McGuire born 1756 in Ireland, was BURNS, HOLDER, HOLDEN or another name that has never made print or the internet.

Given that Burns, the poet, lived from 1759 to 1796 I would entertain theories for the Burns connection. Even a good solid theory for a Burns not related as stated would be a good thing. Another possible outcome, which would do nothing to advance the cause of naming Nancy, is that the relationship could have been on his mother’s side.

Strong arguments for any other maiden names for Ann or Nancy will also be entertained. Anyone mentioning “Eric Passmore White” or “Harlan Brown” need only supply the documentation that accompanies their works to be in the final running for the grand prize.

HOLDEN George W and Dovie

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-31 11:59:48Z

HOLDEN George W and Dovie

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HOLDEN George Manuel 1914-2000

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-31 00:29:52Z

HOLDEN George Manuel 1914-2000

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Re: Holdens of Wheelton, Lancs.

MPeek8607 — 2009-08-11 23:27:32Z

Hi Carole

Yes, I believe I recognise your name too!

Unfortunately, I lost my Holden database when my computer died in 2006. (Moral of the story of course is to back up regularly!) Although I do have most of it on paper, I haven't had the heart to do it all over again.

I can't identify your John without a bit more info I'm afraid (if at all!) and I don't have any Judiths married to Williams.

Judith wasn't a common name in the Holden family EXCEPT in the old Holden line from Royton, where it was extremely common, one in every generation of every family for about 300 years. I presume your Judith is a married-in though and not a Holden at birth.

I have managed a few mini trees for Wheelton Holdens but it is an impossible task really as there are so many parallel families with common first names, and they seem to use two parish churches as the whim takes them, plus numerous chapels of ease. I would really like some Monumental Inscriptions as these often help sort out families, but so far I haven't found any on the internet and I am too far from Wheelton to make the journey in the foreseeable future.

Marjorie

Albert Holden

CindiLanhamScott — 2009-06-25 14:16:25Z

I am looking for additional information about Albert J Holden. Albert was b.Feb 21, 1885 in Mass d.unk and was married to a Viola Lindsey/Linsey. Viola was born about 1886 in Pa.
Alberts parents were Charles Holden and Johanna possibly Bjornson(?). Charles and Johanna came to the Americas about 1880, from Sweden. They married and had the following children: Goldie J C, Ferdinand (Fern), Mable A C, Albert J, Mildred M E, Antonette O C and Joseph.
Albert and his wife, Viola, lived in Ketchikan Alaska until after 1950's. They built at least two homes on a ranch in Ketchikan, by 1954.
Do you have ANY information regarding this family?

Re: Jabez HOLDEN, Darwen Lancs & NZ

cagiant — 2009-08-30 09:27:43Z

Although these two people have the same name you will no doubt have noticed that the Jabez HOLDEN that I am seeking information on lived in Darwen, Lancashire, England and then emigrated to New Zealand. His father, also called Jabez, was born (1831) in and stayed in Darwen as above.
Bunker Hill was I believe mid 1770s?

There may or may not have been a connection between them. HOLDEN is a not uncommon name and Jabez was an old biblical name. There appear to have been HOLDENs in Yorkshire as well.

Good Luck

Re: need info

sjmcs1 — 2009-06-14 18:47:13Z

Vicki, not sure if I have corresponded with you. Would love to exchange info. There are several other Holden researchers who might be of help including the original poster of this strand, my cousin George. Richard Andrew Jackson Holden is my ggg uncle. I believe he is the father of your James Garfield Holden. Would love to know more about James Garfield.

Sheryl

Taylor Holden in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Lesanne17 — 2009-07-17 17:47:26Z

I'm looking for information on Taylor Holden, born in Mississippi as a slave, moved to Natchitoches, LA after he was freed; raised his children in Natchitoches...I think he was related to Nelson, Seaborn, and Sectus Nelson - he is my grandson's gggg grandfather thru his daughter,Julia Holden, married to Sam Sowell.
All info greatly appreciated.
Leslie Anne Sauers
Gervais, Oregon

Re: Jabez HOLDEN, Darwen Lancs & NZ

matthewtholden — 2009-08-29 22:26:44Z

I have a Jabez Holden in my family tree. He fought at the battle of bunker hill on the American side as a Captain. His son Captain Samuel Holden founded Jackman in the Moosehead river valley in Maine. I have a book on the Moose River Valley History.

Re: Frye Holden of Colebrook, New Hampshire

PeggyFieber — 2009-08-07 21:47:32Z

So good to hear from you. I am assuming you would be the son of George Jr.? Aunt Lura always spoke about her son George Jr. The last time I saw Aunt Lura and her family was in 1969. My parents, G. Samuel Remick and Virginia Ruby (Bonicave) and I were moving to southern California. We made a point to stop in Owensboro, KY to see her. My father died in 2001 at 82 and my mother died in 2000 at 75.

HOLDEN Modena 1888-1942

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-16 12:36:54Z

HOLDEN Modena 1888-1942

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HOLDEN Leonard 1886-1949

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-14 17:47:04Z

HOLDEN Leonard 1886-1949

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MARKUM Nina HOLDEN and Matt F Sr

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-12 11:46:54Z

MARKUM Nina HOLDEN and Matt F Sr

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Re: John or bro. James Holden

marion_holden — 2009-07-12 11:03:41Z

Hello,

I am looking for information on a michael holden - can you say what parish records you found the information about michael holden in - would be very grateful

Holdens of Oldham, Lancashire, England

alan1414 — 2009-07-08 12:39:40Z

Looking for any information on 3 Holden families who lived in Coldhurst Street, Oldham in first half of 19th century.
Heads of the families in 1841 were John married to Betty, Henry married to Hannah and William married to another Hannah. By occupation they were all in the hat making trade.
Any information welcomed.

Sarah Jane Holden Garrison 04/03/1857 - 02/25/1948

KofJeffersonCo — 2009-07-22 21:59:26Z

Sarah Jane GARRISON was born April 3, 1857 at Lorraine, Ill, the daughter of Daniel and Angeline HOLDEN. On January 14, 1875 she was united in marriage to Rev. James A. Garrison, at Quincy, Ill. Six children were born to them, three of whom preceded their mother in death, Mary Alice and Olive Josephine in infancy and Daniel Albert who died at the age of fifteen years at Jacksonville, Fla. While serving with the U.S. Army in the Spanish American War. The surviving children are Delphia, wife of Richard MILLER of Pound, Wis., Charles of Springfield, Ill. And Monroe Elmer of Wichita, Kans. She is also survived by a half-sister Mrs. Lillie OLLER of Mendon, Ill., and Ed Holden of Lorraine, Ill., eleven grand-children and twenty-four great-grand children and one great-great-grand child and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Garrison preceded her in death in May 1926. She grew up in the county where she was born and soon after her marriage moved to Walshville and her home was in that community for many years. In August 1942 she went to make her home with her daughter at Pound, Wis. She passed away on February 25, 1948 at 7:30 a.m. at the home of her daughter, age ninety years, ten months and twenty two days. In early life she was united with the Methodist Church and she remained a faithful member to her death. Her Christian life has been an influence in all the lives of her many descendants and friends. She remained very active for one of her age and she kept a lively interest in all her family, and will be sadly missed by all. Interment in Kirkland cemetery.

(Sarah Jane Holden Garrison moved from Adams County Illinois to Montgomery County Illinois. Her parents had come to Illinois from Butler County Ohio.)

Re: Holdens of Wheelton, Lancs.

caroleforde — 2009-08-12 07:52:55Z

Hi Marjorie,
I actually live in Derbyshire now and cannot drive but was fortunate enough to be driven to Wheelton/Brinscall by my brother's girlfriend. Because there are so many Holdens in the area it has taken me years to find a father for James Holden. I now do really think that John Holden is his father due to the similarity of the names in the family, of course I could be wrong. Trying to track them down on other censuses, as John and Sarah only seem to appear on the 1841, has proved so far to be a fruitless task. Those elusive Holdens. Kind regards Carole

Re: Holdens of Wheelton, Lancs.

caroleforde — 2009-08-11 12:11:05Z

Think we have been in touch before because I recognise your name. I now believe my great great grandfather to have been John Holden born 1800 of Wheelton. Have you any further information as it would be gratefully received. I have also posted a photo of a Holden grave William and Judith who are in my family tree. I am very confused and am still trying to link them together. Kind regards. Carole

Re: Uncle Isaac

abywater58 — 2009-08-01 17:54:55Z

Dear Chris
A late reply to your comments in April 2001!
I am a descendant of Eustace Illingworth.
Which of the 7 brothers was your Grandfather?
abywater@hotmail.co.uk

Re: John Holden (b scotland 1791), Sir Isaac Holden

abywater58 — 2009-08-01 17:17:39Z

Hi
Sir Isaac Holden was my Gt Grandfather's Grandfather!
There is another Isaac Holden who was his cousin and has a "Tea Trail"in the Pennines.
Do you know who the 2 Isaacs' Fathers were and who their Grandfather Holden was?

Re: need info

squaredancinglady — 2009-06-16 01:39:44Z

Hello Sheryl, yes I have been in touch with George. A very nice man, George and I both think that maybe Richard A J Holden and his wife Amelia Ellen Holden are buried close to the Cache area. I did find a WWI registeration Card on James Garfield Holden stating he was born in Minco Oklahoma on Jan 2, 1888, but living in "Meers Oklahoma" at the time of registration on June 5,1917 in precinct McMaster, Comanche co. Oklahoma. I am still not sure how many children RAJ & Amelia Holden had both in Texas and Oklahoma.

If you would please Email me at squaredancing_lady@msn.com we can talk more. Thank you Vickie

Malissa Caroline Holden and Elijah Depew

BrandieMuse — 2009-08-20 04:42:36Z

I'm looking for a Malissa Caroline Holden who married an Elijah Depew. I know they had at least one son whose name was Simeon or possibly Simon. Simeon was born in 1875 had 5 sons and one daughter. Simeon married Fanny Cecil Riley. I have the info of Simeon's parents from a book called 'The Holden Genealogy' it was given by Simeon himself to the author. Of course that doesn't mean it's 100% correct. I've been looking for Simeon's parents a long time and this is the closest I've come to thinking I've got the right parents so if any one has any info whether to confirm or not I would be very happy to get it.

Richard Holden

kit1109 — 2009-06-22 03:39:11Z

Has anyone researching Richard Holden 1777 noticed the change in spelling of the last name between this Richard and his father Richard Oldham? Is this really the same family? Any information would be very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Kit Burton

john holden/bussey

keithholden1961 — 2009-07-06 19:40:50Z

looking for relitives of john holden b1935/36 in Easington
Durham , his birth name was bussey as far as i know, he had 2 or 3 sistersand 3 brothers, he lived in ilkeston derby, last known address for him is eastwood notts

Holden

redheadsandy — 2009-08-09 21:05:13Z

I would like help with research on the Holden name . I was told Sir Richard Holden was granted the strip of land called Holden Beach in N.C. (Queen of England)

Re: John or bro. James Holden

qtquilter — 2009-07-12 16:59:59Z

The information I posted was from Parish of Avoca. It was transcribed and given to me by Cara O'Toole administrator of the IRL-WICKLOW website.
"Thomas was a witness at William Holden marriage in 1832 to Elizabeth Clare".
Hope this helps.
Gail
Thomas was born in Carlow, do you know where your Michael was born?

HOLDEN Eugene Markes 1907-1982

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-03 01:34:58Z

HOLDEN Eugene Markes 1907-1982

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HOLDEN Velma H and Alvin D

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-07 20:46:08Z

HOLDEN Velma H and Alvin D

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Re: joseph holden

MarthaCarter61 — 2009-06-13 23:22:43Z

My mom Florine is Bennie's sister. I met my Uncle Bennie once or twice when I was really little.

My Grandfather, your Great Grandfather was Joseph Washington Holden. Born in maybe 1891. He died May 23 1958 in Lauderdale, Alabama. He was 67 y.o. His father was JT Holden and his mother was Nora Holden.

Your Great Grandmother was Thelma Baker. I know she was born May 15, 1910. She died in June of 1992, in Placer County California. Her mother was Nora Baker, she passed in April 1980 in Willits Calif. Thelma's father was Claude Baker.Nora had been married several times. I just found some additional information on Nora. Her maiden name is Carr. Thelma and Joseph divorced I believe and she remarried Ruth Walker. Ruth was the only one I knew, as Joseph died before I was born.

Thelma and Joseph had Bennie, Faye, Lucille and Florine Holden. Thelma and Ruth had Dorothy, Claude and Jerry Walker.

herny holden family

thycktadef — 2009-06-25 00:21:42Z

hi,i have a little info. on the holden family charley holden is my gggranfather born in rankin mississippi estimated birth year 1884 his wife was emily holden,his father name was herny holden and he also was born in rankin mississippi and i think he married nancy holden in 1886 she was born in mississippi may 1865 nancy and henry holden had the following kids john holden,sollie holden,henry holden jr.,harvey holden,ida holden,mary holden,george holden,jacob holden,annie holden,hattie holden,hollie and corine holden.so if you have anymore info.i will love to hear.thank you

Re: L. L. Holden Family Bible

mamasita67521 — 2009-06-27 14:44:37Z

I have recently acquired a picture of a Nellie Hite in 1930. could this be your Nellie?

Re: Joseph Holden

ValerieBetts63 — 2009-06-14 17:45:19Z

Any information on which country? county?

Re: Frye Holden of Colebrook, New Hampshire

GeorgeHolden53 — 2009-08-08 01:56:53Z

George Jr was my uncle he had no children, he pass away young maybe 58 y/o , my father was Ernest Jenning he passed in 91 at the age of 61, then sonny was the youngest he passed in 92 at a young age too. The oldest daughter was Edith who is still alive but not doing well, then aunt Dot she pass away in 90, then Helen just passed about a month ago. The only Holdens left from my grandfather on down would be (me) George I have 3 sons, 2 daughters, brother James who has 1 daughter, and my brother Steve who has a son.
My grandmother was very proud of my 3 youngest childen because they were the 1st Holden triplets in the family (20 y/o now) but we have another set of triplets in the family now in ky, I think they are 4 or 5

Re: Frye Holden of Colebrook, New Hampshire

GeorgeHolden53 — 2009-08-03 21:10:53Z

My grandfather was George Washington Holden from owensboro KY who was married to Lura (Jennings) Holden which pass away at a young 101 years old. Feel free to respond on this I also remember my fathers aunt alice from trips to colebrook when I was younger. I am also a George W. Holden

Re: Joseph Holden

neesyval_1 — 2009-06-15 18:33:22Z

Any info on what year they were born or married and where?

We would like to help but we need a little more to go on.

Denise V