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To The Descendants of James H. Hollomon, Their Spouses and Other Interested Persons:
This is my second report relating to Hollomon genealogy, the first having been submitted in October 1972. Actually, it amounts to an amplification of the first report. I had hoped to be able to comment on Juston's father at this time, but after considerable investigation can only speculate at the moment. The known records that would have provided the answer have been lost or destroyed and others will have to be found, if they exist. Once over that hurdle the path looks reasonably clear for awhile.
This much can be said with certainty. Juston's immediate and intermediate ancestors lived in the same area as Juston and James H. Bertie County deeds dating from 1744 refer to Holloman/Hollomon property bordering on "Luesing" (Loosing) Swamp and "Horsky" (Ahoskie) Swamp, portions of which are in the Center Grove area.
Regarding distribution of the report: Since it is not feasible for me to furnish a copy to each member of the family, and after weighing the many variables, I have exercised my prerogative as writer, editor, typist, printer, researcher, and distributor to determine who should be on the mailing list. The pages lend themselves to further photocopy which can be accomplished locally if wider distribution is desired. I certainly have no objection to this and, in fact, encourage it. A few copies remain here, so if there is any interested member of the family that cannot obtain one through duplication, then I will, on request, provide same until the supply is exhausted.
This has been a fascinating exercise, one that will be continued unless interest wanes (not anticipated) or sources dry up. Of particular interest to me has been the revelation of the numbers, locations, and to some extent, circumstances of the contemporary generations.
Many thanks for your cooperation and assistance. Response to the October 1972 correspondence was most gratifying. If there are questions about this paper please do not hesitate to ask them.
Sincerely,
<signed Brooks>
August 4, 1973
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INTRODUCTION
The information that follows is presented in two forms - a family genealogical chart, and an accompanying narrative, usually quite brief.
The numbers in the left margin of the charts denote the generation to which the member belongs. Those in the right margin indicate the page numbers where that particular line is continued to the next generation.
The numbers in the right margin of the narratives refer to the bibliography on page 50. In this way the authenticity of an entry may be checked against the source. These numbers are discontinued beginning with page 32 since all information from that point on was obtained exclusively from family sources. The Bureau of Vital Statistics of the various states is an appropriate source for verifying data for the fifth and subsequent generations (perhaps applicable to a few members of generation four).
Pages 37 and 38 are intentionally not included. They will be provided in a later report when the information to be recorded there is available.
Abbreviations are few: ca means circa, or approximately. The symbols for the states are those currently in use by the US Postal Service.
Two pen and ink corrections have been made on page 10 to reflect changes in dates relating to Sallie Ann and Clingman. The dates were changed following receipt of new information after the page had been photocopied.
The recipient should make the following corrections, discovered after the manuscript was printed: On page 1 change Sallie Ann's year of death from 1895 to 1894. On page 20 change Raymond Lewis' birthdate to June 20 from June 24. On page 25 Johnny Antill was born April 15 rather than April 14. On page 27 enter generation numbers 5 and 6 opposite the names of David Lloyd and his children. On page 29 record John Albin Jacobson, Jr.'s year of birth in 1929. On page 33 Katrina's middle name should be spelled Leigh. On pages 42 and 43 change Bernum Page Moseley's birth year to i931 from 1939. On page 44 Donna Jean was born at St. Francis Hospital rather than Hartford Hospital.
{Note: I have made these corrections in this electronic version. DLH }
If other errors are noted and reported I will prepare and distribute an errata sheet. However, I do not wish to engage in large scale amplification of this report. If this is desired by any family member it is suggested that this material be used as a base for further development of individual lines. My future efforts will be devoted to determining Juston's ancestors and results will be furnished, probably sometime in 1974.
One might logically wonder why this work is being reported piecemeal rather than totally after all research is
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completed. The primary reason is that I have allotted five years (dating from November 1971) to complete the entire project and some members of the family have indicated interest in recurring reports rather than a single compilation in 1976. Another reason is that much of the information on the later generations would be outdated by that time. In fact, some of it probably is already outdated.
Those that wish to pursue the family history in a wider perspective are referred to "The Hollyman Family" by George Anders Holleman, printed privately prior to 1953. The foreword and introductory material provide a wealth of interesting and extremely well researched information about the entire Hollomon, etc. clan. James H. (reported as James C.) is the latest member of our family mentioned. Retreating from that point (1839), Juston is correctly recorded as James' father, but Juston's father is incorrectly reported. I'm beginning to understand why, since the old gent remains elusive even now, after additional digging on my part. Mr. Holleman's book is on file in the State Libraries at Raleigh and Richmond and in the Ahoskie Public Library.
In conclusion, some comment should be made about the family name. At first I was amazed at the variations in the spelling of the same person's name in different documents. As more knowledge was gained this revelation became clearer and can be summarized very briefly.
Undoubtedly the major contributing factor was a lack of skill at reading and writing on the part of our ancestors, the US Marshals that enumerated the census, those responding to the census takers (not necessarily the head of household), and, to a lesser extent, the court clerks. This is not meant to be derogatory, but it is abundantly clear that those doing the talking and recording 100-200 years ago were not well-educated folk. As a consequence, considerable confusion in name spelling resulted as illustrated by three different spellings of Juston's last name in as many documents. In addition, the spelling was deliberately varied by some for personal reasons. If any reader discovers additional information relating to generation 3 or earlier I would appreciate receiving it.
I. Brooks Hollomon
9 Hill Farm Road
Bloomfield,
Connecticut 06002
July 1973
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{ This page contained a hand-drawn map of the areas discussed in this document. I intend to replicate this page (using USGS maps) when the report is completely converted to HTML. DLH}
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The following clipping comes from "The News and Observer", a leading North Carolina newspaper. Printed in late 1972 or early 1973, parts of the clipping reinforce other suppositions regarding derivation of the Hollomon (and other spellings) name. It is included here as an item bearing on Hollomon history. At this point in time it is neither accepted or rejected by me.
Know Your Name
By J. C. Downing-
HOLLEMAN
This was an early English nickname for a priest or friar, and unquestionably, was given to ordinary people in a derisive sense. It is from the Old English words HALIG MANN, meaning "holy man."
As an example of similar nicknames we find Richard Holefader living in Somersetshire in 1327 and Richard Holymoder living in Hertfordshire about the same time.
Roger Hailman lived in Berkshire in 1212 and William Holyman lived in London in 1276. Walter Holloman and William Holyman lived in Lincolnshire in 1277. John Holman lived in Kent in 1277. Johannes Halman, flessher, Adam Holman, marchaunt, and Thomas Halman were on the 1379 Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls. Lionel Holyman of London was at Oxford University in 1582. Anthony Alin and Mary Holiman were married in St. Michael's Church, London, 1628.
Burke's General Armory describes the many various arms.
Early Virginia land grants show that a Judeth Holloman was brought from England in 1650 by Thomas Wilkinson, that a Christopher Holleman and a Judith Halloman were brought from England in 1650 by John Cox and that Christopher Halliman and a Judith Holliman were brought from England by John Sherlock in 1653. A Virginia planter could claim 50 acres of land for each additional colonist he brought from the British Isles.
Ezekiel, John and William HOLMAN, or HOLLMAN, were in New England in the period 1623-37.
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1 Juston Hollomon (1799-1872) m Elizabeth (1795-?)
2 Samuel S. Hollomon
2 George Dorsey Hollomon (1828-1890)
2 Winifred E. Hollomon (1833- ?)
2 James H. Hollomon (1839-ca 1895) m Mary Ann Elizabeth Haggerthy (ca 1844-1927)
3 Martha A. Hollomon (1862-ca 1886)
3 James D. Hollomon (1864- ?)
3 Thomas Watson Hollomon (1866-1936)
3 Quinton Trotman Holloman (1868-1927)
3 Sallie Ann Hollomon (1871-1894)
3 Joseph A. Hollomon (1873- ?)
3 Jesse Walter Holloman (1876-1945)
3 Shepley H. Holloman (1878-1902)
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Juston Hollomon (1)
1799-ca 1872
The above spelling is taken from Juston's will, but his name is recorded in other places as Justin, Jestin, and Jeston. He and his wife, Elizabeth had four children: Samuel S, George Dorsey, Winifred E, and James H. (2)
Samuel settled in Northampton County, NC and Winifred is believed to have done the same (3). George Dorsey relocated between Rich Square and Jackson, near Rehobeth Church (also Northampton County) and reportedly represented his district in the NC Legislature for several terms. He and members of his family are buried on his farm (4). Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico is named for Colonel George Vernon Holloman, one of George Dorsey's grandsons (5). Colonel Holloman is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. James H., youngest of the four children, is our ancestor.
Juston was a farmer by occupation and lived in the area now known as Center Grove, near Powellsville and Ahoskie. Center Grove was selected as the name for a new Baptist Church called in 1897. His will mentions all of his children by name except James (6). However, the probate court's certification acknowledges James H. as a party to the will (entitled to share in the remainder of the estate after debts and individual bequests) (1).
The exclusion of James by name can be explained by the conveyance on August 25, 1870 by Juston to James of fifty acres of land ..."in consideration of the natural love and affection which he hath and beareth unto the said James H... his part and share of the tract of land where I now live" (7). In this deed, drawn. nearly two years before his will, Juston specifically refers to James H. as his son.
On January 12, 1880 Samuel sold to James for $100.00 "a parcel of land situated in Hertford County...known as the Jeston Hollomon, Sr. homestead, where he, the said Jeston lived and died, which came in the possession of the said S.S. Hollomon by heirship" (3). The southern boundary of this tract was James' land, presumably the parcel given him by his father in 1870. The size of this second tract was 49 acres "more or less".
Juston's will also mentions another fifty acres of land "being lying on the Ahoskie Swamp" which was conveyed to George Dorsey, Winifred Futrell, and Zilla Ann Elizabeth Willoughby (1). Zilla Ann is believed to have been Winifred's daughter. This land apparently is not contiguous to the two tracts mentioned above and its eventual disposition is not known. Interestingly, Juston's estate was appraised at "about $500.00".
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The records clearly show that Juston was born in North Carolina and that he died on his homestead at Center Grove (2, 3). It's probable that his entire life was spent in that area. He died between June 6, 1872, the date of the will, and January 7, 1873, the date it was filed for probate. His burial place is not known.
Note: The preceding reference to "Jeston Hollomon, Sr." implies a son named Jeston. There was a younger Jeston, etc. who lived in the same time period; however, he was the son of Jalon Hollomon, not Jeston. The senior Jeston and Jalon may have been brothers (8).
James H. Hollomon
1839- ca 1895
James lived virtually all of his life in the same area at Center Grove, Hertford and Bertie Counties as did his father. The census report puts him in his father's household in 1850 (2). In 186O he's reported in George Dorsey's Northampton County home (9). Whether working there or visiting is not known. In 1870 and 1880 he's back in Mitchell Township, Bertie County, now with his own family (10, 11).
Like Juston, James was a farmer, occupied with such crops as corn and cotton. Although tobacco was raised in the area as early as 1804, our ancestors reportedly did not concern themselves with it until well into the 20th Century. Interestingly, his homestead was divided by the Bertie and Hertford County line, according to deeds filed at the two court houses (12). In summary, although James bought and sold other lands in the area from time to time, he farmed and lived on the same 99 acres as did Juston (13).
In July, 1862 James was enrolled for active service in the Confederate Forces and mustered into the Confederate 4th Cavalry , 59th State Troops, Capt. William Sharp's Company of North Carolina Volunteers on August 9, 1862 at St. John's Township, just west of Ahoskie (14). His height is recorded as 5'7" and his age as 22, which suggests a birth date subsequent to August in 1839. A value of $70 is attached to his horse, which he apparently provided.
James married Mary Ann Elizabeth Haggerthy, reportedly from Hertford, Perquimans County, NC (not to be confused with Hertford county), ostensibly while she was visiting friends in Powellsville (12). Following her husband's death she married Henry T. Boyce.
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James H. died about 1895 and is buried on his homestead (15). There are head and foot markers of stone, but neither is engraved. Mary Ann survived her second husband by many years and is buried at Stony Creek Cemetery. Informed sources say that some of her final years were spent on the Center Grove farm and the remainder with one of her sons, Quinton.
There is no recorded will for James. In December 1896 Mary Ann sold her dower from James' homestead to Thomas Watson Hollomon for $25.00 (12). He eventually acquired the entire 99 acres, presumably by buying out the other heirs at law. One such transaction is recorded wherein Jesse Walter sold his interest to Thomas Watson in February 1897 for $25.00 (16).
There were eight children born to James H. and Mary Ann: Martha, James, Thomas, Quinton, Sallie, Joseph, Jesse, and Shepley.
Martha A. Hollomon
1862-ca 1886
Martha was known as "Gussie", leading to speculation that her middle name was Augusta. Little is known about her since she reportedly died at childbirth or shortly thereafter (19). Martha and her husband, George W. Williams had one son, C.A. who was also known as "Gussie". His name is reported to have been Cecil Augustus, a World-War I soldier killed in 1919. He had no known descendants.
Martha is buried with her father at the Center Grove homestead (no markers). According to his grave-marker at Ahoskie Cemetery, C.A. was born September 11, 1886 and died July 24, 1919. His father's burial place is not known, but there are two unidentified graves on the plot. Martha's birthdate is based on the US Census Population Schedules for Bertie County, Mitchell Township, years 1870 and 1880. Her date of death is estimated from her sons birthdate.
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3 Martha A. Hollomon (1862-ca 1886) m George W. Williams
4 C.A. Williams (1886-1919)
3 James D. Hollomon (1864- ?) m Molly Willoughby
4 Eva Hollomon
4 Robert (Bob)
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James D. Hollomon
1864-? (11)
James D. was the first son of James H. He reportedly lived in the Center Grove/Powellsville area until he was about age 60. At that time he left Powellsville, believed destined for Florida. He never returned and, despite efforts by his brothers to locate him, James was not heard from again (19).
He married Molly Willoughby of Stony Creek. James and Molly had two children, Eva and Robert (Bob). Eva moved to Tarboro, NC at some point and obtained work. She is believed to have married, but evidence of such marriage has not been revealed. She apparently did not stay in touch with her cousins in the Powellsville area and nothing more is known of her.
Robert was a railroad employee in North Carolina. He reportedly never married and was killed in a train accident sometime after 1913.
Quinton Trotman Holloman
1868-1927 (11)
"Quint" was born August 12, 1868 and lived in the same area as Thomas Watson. He acquired his farm, located on the east side of US Highway 13 about mid-way between Powellsville and Overflow Farm and lived out his life there (19). Quint was a charter member of the Center Grove Baptist Church, moving his membership there in 1897 from the Ahoskie Baptist Church (6).
He married Nannie Sarah Dilday on December 23, 1914. Nannie, born December 22, 1897 re-married following Quint's death April 29, 1927. Quinton is buried at Stony Creek next to his mother (19). Both of these graves are very near Thomas Watson's plot and are covered with cement slabs, but there are no identifying markers.
Quinton and Nannie had three children: Helen Rhea, Elwood Lawrence, and Raymond Lewis.
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3 Thomas Watson Hollomon (1866-1936) m Laura Louella Myers (1873-1969)
4 Luther Elmer Hollomon (1894-1963)(13)
4 David Gordon Hollomon (1896- )(13)
4 Lillian Earl Hollomon (1898- )(15)
4 Clarence Elliot Hollomon (1902-1936)(15)
4 Leslie Gay Hollomon (1906- )(17)
4 Cecil Sherwood Hollomon (1911- )(17)
3 Quinton Trotman Holloman (1868-1927) m Nannie Sarah Dilday (1897- )
4 Helen Rhea Holloman(1915- )(17)
4 Elwood Lawrence Holloman (1917-1966)(19)
4 Raymond Lewis Holloman (1924- )(19)
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Thomas Watson Hollomon (11)
1866-1936
Thomas Watson, born April 1, 1866 was known as "Watt" by his contemporaries and lived his entire life in the Center Grove, Ahoskie, Powellsville area (17). As a young man T.W. occupied himself by serving as overseer and clerk to various farmers and merchants in the area.
He married Laura Louella Myers (Ella) of Overflow Farm, Powellsville, on January 7, 1894 at Powellsville (17).
Thomas Watson reportedly moved to his deceased father's Center Grove farm in April 1896, apparently with some expectation that he would eventually acquire the property. He purchased his mother's dower in December 1896 and Jesse Walter's share in February 1897, each for $25.00 (12, 16). He and Ella ultimately obtained the entire farm, consisting of the same 99 acres formerly owned by Juston and James H.
Watt stayed at the Center Grove farm until 1913. His four youngest children were born there: Lillian Earl, Clarence Elliot, Leslie Gay, and Cecil Sherwood. Luther Elmer and David Gordon preceded the move to Center Grove. In that year, according to informed sources, he moved to Overflow Farm, located two miles south of Powellsville on the west side of present day US Highway 13. This 100 acre farm was the homestead of Ella's parents, Nathan and Sallie Askew Myers. The year of the move coincides with Sallie's death July 10, 1913 and the sale of the Center Grove farm November 25, 1913 by T.W. and Ella to S.A. Dilday for $3,400.00 (18). Family reports say that the move was precipitated by Sallie's death and Nathan's advanced age (74), and that T.W. agreed to it after receiving assurance that he and Ella would become the owners after Nathan's demise. This subsequently occurred, Ella inheriting one share and Thomas Watson buying out Nathan's other heirs.
And so it was that the Center Grove Farm passed from Hollomon ownership following occupancy by at least three generations of them, (Juston, James H, and Thomas Watson). It is currently owned by Mrs. Annie Godwin Holloman, which line is not presently identified with ours. For several years the old homestead has been used for storage and, according to Mrs. Annie, is to be dismantled and removed to Clinton, NC by her granddaughter. The estimated dates of construction vary from post-Civil War to substantially earlier.
Thomas Watson lived the remainder of his life at Overflow Farm raising such crops as cotton, corn, peanuts, and tobacco. He died June 17, 1936 from blood poisonings, precipitated by an infected thumb (17).
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Laura Louella continued on at the Farm following her husband's death, operating it conjunction with her youngest son, Cecil Sherwood. Ella was born May 9, 1873 and died at the Ahoskie Hospital January 7, 1969 at age 95 (17). One family report has it that she spoke of being four years old and playing on the foundations of the existing homestead when it was under construction, making the house about 96 years old at this writing. It has been extensively renovated in recent years.
Thomas Watson and Ella are buried together in the family plot at Stony Creek Cemetery. They had six children: Luther, David, Lillian, Clarence, Leslie, and Cecil
Note: it was my privilege to know T.W. and Ella during their lifetime and live in their home during the 1933-36 time period. Watt is remembered as a disciplinarian, a man adaptable to the times, proud, demanding of his family, and most lovable to those who understood him. He was no-nonsense, but "the latch string was always out". While Ella possessed many of these same traits she was probably more persevering. This remarkable woman was much loved by her family and admired by all that knew her.
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3 Sallie Ann Hollomon (1871-1894) m Rocheros Hollomon
4 Bessie Annie Hollomon (1889-1960)(21)
4 Clingman Hollomon (1892-)(21)
3 Jesse Walter Holloman (1876-1945) m Lonnie Sessoms (ca 1883-1967)
4 Madie Holloman (1903-1947)(22)
4 Annie Holloman (1911-1964)(22)
3 Shepley E. Holloman (1878-1902) m Anna Jane Eason (1877-1945)
4 Daisy Bell Holloman (1902-)(22)
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Sallie Ann Hollomon(11)
1871-1894
Sallie Ann, known as Annie by her associates, died early in life according to her son Clingman (Cling). Her year of birth is taken from the Census Records for 1880 and the year of death is calculated from information provided by Cling. He reports that she died when he was two years old. Since he was born in 1892, then Annie's year of demise must have been 1894.
Sallie Ann is buried with her father at the Center Grove homestead. Her grave was covered with a small wooden structure, typical of the times (19). This has long since rotted away and there are no markers.
Annie married Rocheros Hollomon of Bertie County whose father was "Whit". Whit may have been Whitmill Hollomon, enumerated in the 1850 Census for Bertie County at age 42. There is no identified blood connection between Annie and Rocheros. Rocheros is buried at the Hollomon family cemetery near Mars Hill, a Powellsville community in Bertie County.
Annie and Rocheros had two children: Bessie Annie and Clingman.
Joseph A. Hollomon (11)
1873- ?
Joseph was reported in the 1880 Census for Bertie County at age 7 in the household of James H. None of the family members interviewed was aware of Joseph or his circumstances. The 1890 Census was destroyed by fire in the Commerce Department shortly after it was enumerated, eliminating a valuable source of information re: Joseph and others. He does not appear in any other documents researched by me.
There is a set of markers at the Center Grove farm burial ground spaced to conform a child's grave. It is a reasonable assumption that Joseph died quite young and is buried with his father. The markers were never engraved.
Note: With one exception, all of those known buried at the Center Grove farm have been accounted for: James H; Joseph, Martha, and Sallie Ann, There is also a handsome stone monument marking the grave of Percy B. Williams, 1897-1927. This was initially thought to be C.A. Williams, later refuted. Percy's heritage is not known, but he reportedly was a close relative of one of the family members and resided in the household for an undefined period. He could not have been Martha's son, since she departed about 1886.
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Jesse Walter Holloman (11)
1876-1945
Jesse Walter, born February 15, 1876, was addressed by his middle name (23). Even his gravemarker reads "J. Walter". The marker also records that he used the Holloman spelling.
Walter, like T.W. and Quint, lived his life in the now familiar Center Grove/Powellsville area. He acquired farms opposite each other on both sides of US 13, about midway between Overflow Farm and Powellsville. The one that he lived on was adjacent to Quint's on the east side of the highway (19). Walter prospered and built two fine homes on his farm. Even so, many, if not all of his final years were lived alone in a small cabin on the farm across the road. This situation arose from marital, problems between him and his wife, Lonnie Sessoms of Bertie County.
Walter died November 27, 1945 and is buried with his daughters and their husbands on his farm(23). The graveyard is located on the east farm near the southern boundary and very near the road. He and Lonnie had two children: Madie and Annie.
Note: Walter was one of two of James H.'s progeny that I was privileged to know, the other being Thomas, Watson. He is remembered as a very warm and humorous person, one that I always enjoyed encountering and listening to.
Shepley H. Holloman (11)
1878-1902
Shepley's middle name is believed to have been Henry. Born November 27, 1878, he also used the Holloman spelling. Unlike his older brothers, Shepley declined farming as a way of life and went to work for a railroad company (19). His daughter reports that he became a foreman charged with laying track between Suffolk, VA and Edenton, NC.
Shepley married Anna Jane Eason of Ryland, NC on March 24, 1901. Shortly after the birth of his daughter, he contracted typhoid fever and died on September 14,1902 at the age of 23. He is buried at Center Hill Baptist Church between Suffolk and Edenton on Route 32.
Shepley and Anna Jane had one daughter, Daisy Bell.
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4 Luther Elmer Hollomon (1894-1963) m1 Mary Erma Smith (1896-)
5 Ivan Brooks Hollomon (1922-)(24)
5 Luther Elmer Hollomon, Jr. (1925-)(24)
4 Luther Elmer Hollomon (1894-1963) m2 Ruth Claire Harmon (1919-)
5 Mary Evelyn Hollomon (1944-)(24)
5 Virginia Lee Hollomon (1951-)(24)
4 David Gordon Hollomon (1896-) m Lillian Mae Jordan (1901-)
5 Frances Lorraine Hollomon (1925-)(26)
5 Dorothy Jean Hollomon (1928-)(26)
5 Gertrude Ramona Hollomon (1929-)(27)
5 David Lloyd Hollomon (1934-)(27)
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Luther Elmer Hollomon, Sr.
Born: November 22, 1894 at Powellsville, NC. (17)
Married 1: Mary Erma Smith, April 20, 1918 at Portsmouth, VA (born December 15, 1896 at Berkeley, VA) (19).
Married 2: Ruth Claire Harmon, September 1940 at Newport News, VA (17)(born September 21, 1919 at Powellsville) (19)
Died: January 5, 1963 at Newport News. (21)
Luther was called "Lee" by some of his colleagues, presumably from the initials forming his given names, but mostly he was addressed by his first name (22). As a young man he became a machinist apprentice with the Norfolk and Southern Railroad Company in Norfolk, VA. During this period he met Erma while she was visiting his sister, Lillian at Overflow Farm. Erma and Lillian became acquainted in Portsmouth where Lillian visited with relatives, customers at the grocery market owned and operated by Erma's father, Samuel. (19)
Luther was called for military service during World War I and reported to Wilson, NC for induction. However, the Norfolk and Southern had prevailed upon the Army to exempt its young apprentices and when he arrived at Wilson was instructed to resume his apprenticeship in Norfolk.
Subsequent to his apprenticeship, Luther worked for the Norfolk and Western Railroad in Crew, VA and Russell, KY and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in Clifton Forge, VA. The Great Depression of 1929 and the early 30's caused his layoff from the C&O and he moved his family to Newport News in 1930 or '31 hoping to find work with the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company (the shipyard).
The shipyard was not hiring and Luther went to work for an automobile service station to support his family (22). It was during this period, 1931-33 that his marriage was terminated by divorce and his two sons, Ivan Brooks and Luther Elmer, Jr. went to live with Luther's parent'3 at Overflow Farm. He left the service station and obtained a sales position with a life insurance company. As the nation recovered from the depression and economic activity accelerated he was hired by the shipyard (ca 1936) and stayed with the Company until retiring in 1961. His sons rejoined him in Newport News in the summer of 1936.
Luther married Ruth Harmon of Powellsville in 1940 and proceeded to raise a second family (17). The first child of this marriage succumbed shortly after birth and is buried at Stony Creek in the Hollomon plot. The couple then adopted infant Mary Evelyn Freeman of Powellsville and in 1951 welcomed the arrival of Virginia Lee (22).
Luther died in his sleep of a sudden coronary attack at the age of 69, less than two years after his retirement, and is buried at Stony Creek (21, 22). He loved children, was a dedicated and compassionate father and son, a staunch friend to most, and a strong supporter of his church.
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4 Lillian Earl Hollomon (1898-) m1 George Wray Saunders (1893-1967)
5 Rae Earl Saunders (1920-1922)(29)
5 Wilson Lamar Saunders (1923-)(29)
5 Edith Yvonne Saunders (1926-)(29)
5 Barbara Jane Saunders (1933-)(29)
4 Lillian Earl Hollomon (1898-) m2 John Huntley Bruckshaw
4 Clarence Elliot Hollomon (1902-1936) m1 Flora Taft
4 Clarence Elliot Hollomon (1902-1936) m2 Olivia Collins
5 Emogene Hollomon (1936-)
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David Gordon Hollomon
Born: March 28, 1896 at Powellsville. (17)
Married: Lillian Mae Jordan of Powellsville on August 9, 1924 at Suffolk, VA (17) (born October 15, 1901).(19)
David is a retired farmer residing with his daughter, Gertrude and her family near the old Center Grove homestead. He is a World War I veteran, having served in France with the 306th Ammunition Train, 84th Division, US Army (19). His campaigns include Verdun, Meuse-Argonne, and Chateau-Thierry. "Dave" and Lillian had four children: Frances Lorraine, Dorothy Jean, Gertrude Ramona, and David Lloyd.
Lillian Earl Hollomon
Born: December 5, 1898 at Center Grove.(17)
Married 1: George Wray Saunders of Norfolk on April 28, 1919 at Berkeley, VA. (17)
Married 2: John Huntley Bruckshaw of Norfolk, VA. on April 24, 1943 at Overflow Farm. (17)
Lillian and her first husband, Wray settled in Norfolk where she presently resides. The couple had four children: Rae Earl, Wilson Lamar, Edith Yvonne, and Barbara Jane. The marriage was dissolved by divorce and Lillian later married Huntley who proved to be a very dedicated and sustaining husband and step-father (19). George Wray was born April 8, 1893, died October 7, 1967 and is buried at Huntington, WV. Huntley was born November 12, 1896 in Chesterfield County at present day Colonial Heights, VA. He and Lillian continue to make their home in Norfolk. Rae Earl was born February 1, 1920 and died September 14, 1922. She is buried at Norfolk.
Clarence Elliot Hollomon
Born: May 28, 1902 at Center Grove.(17)
Married 1: Flora Taft of Washington, DC. (17)
Married 2: Olivia Collins of Washington, DC at Berkeley, VA in February 1935. (17)
Clarence settled in Washington where he married Flora Taft of that City. This marriage was terminated by divorce and he then married Olivia Collins, also of Washington. Clarence and Olivia had one child, a daughter, Emogene. He was killed in an auto accident at age 34 and is buried at Front Royal, VA near Washington.
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4 Leslie Gay Hollomon (1906-) m Evelyn Elizabeth Kiff (1905-)
5 Sandra Gay Hollomon (1937-)(31)
4 Cecil Sherwood Hollomon (1911-) m Rosalie Liverman (1907-)
5 Cecil Sherwood Hollomon, Jr. (1947-)(31)
4 Helen Rhea Holloman (1915-) m1 Robert Elwood Todd (1910-)
5 Jean Todd (1935-)(31)
4 Helen Rhea Holloman (1915-) m2 Luther Morris
5 Helen Elizabeth Morris (1944-)(31)
5 Jackie Darryl Morris (1947-)(33)
5 Gary McBride Morris (1950-)(33)
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Leslie Gay Hollomon
Born: April 7, 1906 at Center Grove. (17)
Married: Evelyn Elizabeth Kiff of Ahoskie on January 11, 1928 at Suffolk, VA (17)(born November 8, 1905).(19)
Leslie remained in the Powellsville area and built his home on a section of Overflow Farm. He became a builder and constructed many fine homes around the area, some of them quite palatial (19). Leslie and Evelyn, now retired, have one daughter, Sandra Gay.
Cecil Sherwood Hollomon
Born: May 4, 1911 at Center Grove. (17)
Married: Rosalie Liverman of Murfreesboro, NC on October 9, 1942 at Murfreesboro (17)(born December 6, 1907).(19)
Except for relatively brief excursions into non-agricultural activities, Cecil stayed on at Overflow Farm. For many years he assisted his parents in its operation and later on operated it in conjunction with his mother (19, 22). He eventually assumed full responsibility as Ella's health deteriorated. Over the years Cecil acquired the interests of Thomas Watson's other heirs (except Leslie's) and became owner upon his mother's demise. He has substantially modernized and renovated the old house. Cecil and Rosalie have one son, Cecil Sherwood, Jr.
Helen Rhea Holloman
Born: December 22, 1915 at Powellsville.
Married 1: Robert Elwood Todd, November 14, 1931.
Married 2: Luther Morris, November 25, 1943.(19)
Helen Rhea and Robert had one daughter, Jean Holloman. The couple was divorced in November 1943 and Helen had three children by her second husband, Luther: Helen Elizabeth, Jackie Darryl, and Gary McBride. Helen Rhea and Luther live in Vanceboro, NC.
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4 Elwood Lawrence Holloman (1917-1966) m Dorothy Mae Baker (1922-)
5 Julia Kay Holloman (1942-)(33)
5 Donald Elwood Holloman (1944-)(33)
5 Phyllis Nan Holloman (1950-)(33)
4 Raymond Lewis Holloman (1924-) m Reatha Mae Sawyer (1924-)
5 Faith Wynell Holloman (1947-)(35)
5 Anita Hope Holloman (1958-)(35)
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Elwood Lawrence Holloman
Born: December 5, 1917 at Powellsville.
Married: Dorothy Mae Baker of Colerain, NC on October 30, 1940 at Windsor, NC (born October 19, 1922).(19)
Died: May 20, 1966 at Harrellsville, NC and buried at Harrellsville Cemetery.
There were three children born to Elwood and Dorothy: Julia Kay, Donald Elwood, and Phyllis Nan. Dorothy lives in Harrellsville.
Raymond Lewis Holloman
Born: June 20, 1924 at Powellsville.
Married: Reatha Mae Sawyer (born June 15, 1924). (19)
Raymond and Reatha reside in Chesapeake, VA and have two children: Faith Wynell and Anita Hope.
Bessie Annie Hollomon
Born: March 21, 1889 at Powellsville.
Married: James Aaron Mitchell of Powellsville (born September 7, 1868).
Died: November 16, 1960. (19)
Bessie and James lived in the Powellsville area. They had six children: Lucille, Margaret Onita, Robert Lee, Sybil Mary, James Aaron, Jr., and Alice Hope. James died October 26, 1949 and is buried with Bessie at Stony Creek. Margaret Onita was born June 19, 1908 and died December 31 of the same year. Sybil Mary, born November 27, 1913 succumbed July 10, 1935. James Aaron, Jr. lived the period May 14 1916-December 6. 1930.
Clingman Hollomon
Born: April 6, 1892 at Powellsville.
Married: Essie Conner December 2, 1913 (born July 1, 1898)(19)
"Cling" lived in Powellsville much of his life and currently resides in Woodland, NC. He and Essie had four children: Joseph Cling, Elma Ruth, Annie Faye, and Bruce Earl.
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4 Bessie Annie Hollomon (1868-1960) m James Aaron Mitchell (1889-1949)
5 Lucille Mitchell (1907-)(35)
5 Margaret Onita Mitchell (1908-1908)(35)
5 Robert Lee Mitchell (1909-)(35)
5 Sybil Mary Mitchell (1913-1935)(35)
5 James Aaron Mitchell, Jr. (1916-1930)(35)
5 Alice Hope Mitchell (1928-)(35)
4 Clingman Hollomon (1892-) m Essie Conner (1898-)
5 Joseph Cling Hollomon (1915-)(37)
5 Elma Ruth Hollomon (1918-)(37)
5 Annie Faye Hollomon (1933-)(37)
5 Bruce Earl Holloman (1937-1967)(37)
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4 Madie Holloman (1903-1947) m1 John T. Baker (ca 1895-?)
5 Thomas Alton Baker (1922-)(39)
5 Gertrude Virginia Baker (1923-)(39)
5 William Henry Baker (1924-)(39)
5 Myron Clifton Baker (1926-)(41)
5 Jesse Paul Baker (1927-1936)(41)
4 Madie Holloman (1903-1947) m2 John Paul Pate (1907-1946)
5 John Leroy Pate (1931-)(41)
4 Annie Earl Holloman (1911-1964) m Alfred P. Taylor (1904-1969)
5 Alfred P. Taylor, Jr. (1929-)(41)
5 Carolyn Taylor (1936-)(43)
4 Daisy Bell Holloman (1902-) m Michael E. Pavlovetz (1885-1957)
[Begin Page 23 ]
Madie Holloman
Born: October 28, 1903 at Powellsville. (23)
Married 1: John T. Baker ca 1920. (19)
Married 2: John Paul Pate (born October 10, 1907 at Mount Olive, NC). (19, 23)
Died: June 20, 1947 at Baltimore, MD. (23)
Madie's marriage to John Baker produced five children: Thomas Alton, Gertrude Virginia, William Henry, Myron Clifton, and Jesse Paul. The children are native to Baltimore, but spent part of their youth in North Carolina. They currently reside in the Baltimore area (19). John Baker's circumstances are not known except that he and his wife separated about 1929. He was last reported in Georgia in April, 1945.
Madie and John Pate had one son, John Leroy. John Paul died June 18, 1946 and is buried with Madie and her father on Jesse Walter's farm at Powellsville. (23)
Annie Earl Holloman
Born: July 17, 1911 at Powellsville. (19)
Married: Alfred P. Taylor, Sr. of Powellsville on September 1, 1926 (born September 4, 1904 in Bertie County) (19)
Died: March 5, 1964 at Ahoskie Hospital. (19)
Occupied at farming, Annie and Alfred lived most of their lives on Jesse Walter's west farm at Powellsville. Alfred died at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC on October 13, 1969 (19). He and Annie are buried on the family burial ground on Walter's farm. They had two children: Alfred Jr. and Carolyn.
Daisy Bell Holloman
Born: January 28, 1902 at Center Hill (Edenton), NC. (20)
Married: Michael Edwin Pavlovetz January 1, 1947 at Craddock, VA (born November 11, 1885 at Jaroslaw, Poland). (20)
Daisy and Michael made their home at Bowers Hill, VA. near Norfolk where Daisy now lives. Mike died January 2, 1957 at Bowers Hill and is buried at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth (19). The couple had no children.
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5 Ivan Brooks Hollomon (1922-) m Barbara Gray Trice (1924-)
6 Reva Elinor Hollomon (1949-)(44)
6 Guy Arthur Hollomon (1952-)(44)
6 Margaret Michelle Hollomon (1964-)(44)
5 Luther Elmer Hollomon, Jr. (1925-) m Evelyn Jean Miller (1927-)
6 Keith Merrill Hollomon (1955-)(44)
5 Virginia Lee Hollomon (1951-) m1 Johnny S. Antill (1948-)
5 Virginia Lee Hollomon (1951-) m2 Ronald H. Batteen (1949-)
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Ivan Brooks Hollomon
Born: December 25, 1922 at Portsmouth, VA.
Married: Barbara Gray Trice of West Point, VA on December 11, 1946 at Richmond, VA (born October 2, 1924 at Walkerton, VA).
Brooks is a World War II veteran, having served as a fighter pilot with the 359th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force, US Army Air Forces in England. He remained in the military following the War and retired from the US Air Force after 21 years service. He is currently employed by the State of Connecticut. Brooks and Barbara, residents of Bloomfield, CT, have three children: Reva Elinor, Guy Arthur, and Margaret Michelle.
Luther Elmer Hollomon, Jr.
Born: January 19, 1925 at Portsmouth.
Married: Evelyn Jean Miller of Glendale, PA on February 14, 1955 at Beaumont, TX (born April 3, 1927 at Glendale).
Luther Elmer, Jr. has always been known as "Pat". He served as a B-17 bomber crew member with the 8th Air Force during World War II. Following the War Pat went to college and graduated from the University of North Carolina. He has been employed by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation at Burbank, CA for many years. Pat and Jean live in Woodland Hills, CA and have one son, Keith Merrill.
Virginia Lee Hollomon
Born: November 15, 1951 at Newport News, VA.
Married 1: Johnny Stewart Antill February 14, 1971 (born April 15, 1948).
Married 2: Ronald H. Batteen on November 27, 1971 at Newport News (born April 9, 1949 at Aberdeen, SD)
Virginia Lee, married to four-tour Vietnam veteran Ronald, was living in Hampton, VA at last report. The couple has tentative plans to pursue a career in the US Army.
Frances Lorraine Hollomon
Born: November 12, 1925 at Powellsville.
Married: Royal Thomas McBride of Illinois on September 15, 1945 (born December 31, 1924).
Lorraine and Roy live in Norfolk and have three children: Michael, Judy, and Richard.
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5 Frances Lorraine Hollomon (1925-) m Royal Thomas McBride (1924-)
6 Michael McBride (1948-)(44)
6 Judy McBride (1954-)(44)
6 Richard McBride (1965-)(45)
5 Dorothy Jean Hollomon (1928-) m1 Milton Bazemore
6 Tony Bazemore
5 Dorothy Jean Hollomon (1928-) m2 Jack Brewer
6 Vicki Brewer
6 Steve Brewer
5 Dorothy Jean Hollomon (1928-) m3 R.L. Whitney
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5 Gertrude Ramona Hollomon (1929-) m Clayton Llewellyn Godwin (1929-)
6 Ramona Louise Godwin (1950-)(45)
6 Joyce Diane Godwin (1951-)(45)
6 Timothy Llewellyn Godwin (1956-)(45)
6 Andrew Gordon Godwin (1964-)(45)
6 Charlton Hollomon Godwin (1972-)(45)
5 David Lloyd Hollomon (1934-) m Nina Popperwill (1935-)
6 Debra Louise Hollomon (1957-)(45)
6 Kathy Lynn Hollomon (1961-)(46)
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Dorothy Jean Hollomon
Born: February 4, 1928 at Powellsville.
Married 1: Milton Bazemore
Married 2: Jack Brewer
Married 3: R.L. Whitney (19)
Dorothy had one child, Tony, by Milton and two, Vicki and Steve by Jack. She and R.L. Whitney reside in Norfolk.
Gertrude Ramona Hollomon
Born: December 6, 1929 at Powellsville.
Married: Clayton Llewellyn Godwin June 30, 1949 (born October 2, 1929).(19, 22)
Gertrude and Clayton live on their farm at Center Grove near the James H. homestead. They have five children: Ramona Louise, Joyce Diane, Timothy Llewellyn, Andrew Gordon, and Charlton Hollomon.
David Lloyd Hollomon
Born: February 6, 1934 at Powellsville.
Married: Nina Popperwill of Pamlico County, NC (born April 21, 1935).(19)
David and Nina live in Ayden, NC and have two daughters, Debra Louise and Kathy Lynn.
Wilson Lamar Saunders
Born: April 8, 1923 at Norfolk.
Married 1: Sue Hunsucker of Chattanooga, TN on August 12,1949 at Norfolk.
Married 2: Nellie Joyce Baker of Rocky Mount, NC at Norfolk on November 23, 1956 (born November 12, 1928).(19)
Wilson, a World War II veteran, served in the European Theater. He and Sue had two children: Thomas Lamar and Sheila Jean. Wilson and Nell have one daughter, Teresa Ann, and live in Norfolk.
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5 Wilson Lamar Saunders (1923-) m1 Sue Hunsucker
6 Thomas Lamar Saunders (1952-)(46)
6 Sheila Jean Saunders (1954-)(46)
5 Wilson Lamar Saunders (1923-) m2 Nellie Joyce Baker (1928-)
6 Teresa Anne Saunders (1958-)
5 Edith Yvonne Saunders (1926-) m1 William Nicholson
5 Edith Yvonne Saunders (1926-) m2 Bernie Rome
5 Edith Yvonne Saunders (1926-) m3 Robert Neill
5 Barbara Jane Saunders (1933-) m1 John Albin Jacobson, Jr. (1929 — )
6 John Albin Jacobson, III (1953-)(46)
6 Michael Kenneth Jacobson (1955-)(46)
6 Leilani Lillian Jacobson (1959-)(46)
5 Barbara Jane Saunders (1933-) m2 James Roy Courtney (1930-)
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Edith Yvonne Saunders
Born: February 25, 1926 at Huntington, WV.
Married 1: William Nicholson of Norfolk on September 15, 1945.
Married 2: Bernie Rome of Baltimore, MD.
Married 3: Robert Neill of California. (19, 22)
Yvonne and Robert live in San Francisco, CA.
Barbara Jane Saunders
Born: March 23, 1933 at Norfolk.
Married 1: John Albin Jacobson, Jr. at Norfolk on February 10, 1952 (born January 16, 1929 at New Sweden, ME).
Married 2: James Roy Courtney at Norfolk on August 17, 1969 (born Parkersburg, WV December 22, 1930). (19, 22)
Barbara and John had three children: John Albin III, Michael Kenneth, and Leilani Lillian. Barbara and her family live in Norfolk.
Emogene Hollomon
Born: 1936, Washington, DC area.
Married: Elson W. Abbott (19)
Emogene and Elson live in Petersburg, MI.
Sandra Gay Hollomon
Born: July 11, 1937 at Ahoskie. (19, 22)
Sandra is unmarried and lives with her parents at Overflow Farm.
Cecil Sherwood Hollomon, Jr.
Born: March 17, 1947 at Ahoskie. (19, 22)
Cecil Jr. is unmarried and teaching school in Virginia.
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5 Emogene Hollomon (1936-) m Elson W. Abbott
5 Sandra Gay Hollomon (1937-)
5 Cecil Sherwood Hollomon, Jr. (1947-)
5 Jean Holloman (1935-) m1 James Luther Mezelle
6 James Luther Mezelle, Jr.(1952-)(46)
5 Jean Holloman (1935-) m2 Henry R. Keener, Jr. (1934-)
6 Sharon Jeanne Keener (1959-)(46)
6 Cathy Ann Keener (1960-)(46)
6 Deborah Kay Keener (1962-)(46)
6 Tina Sue Keener (1965-)(46)
5 Helen Elizabeth Morris (1944-) m Rickey Charles Alvis
6 Andrea Lynn Alvis (1969-1971)
[Begin Page 32 ]
Jean Holloman Keener
Born: February 22, 1935 at Powellsville.
Married 1: James Luther Mezelle of Askewville, NC.
Married 2: Henry R. Keener, Jr. April 21, 1958 at Norfolk (born December 23, 1934 at Montgomery, AL).
Jean and James had one son, James Luther, Jr. She and Henry have four daughters: Sharon Jean, Cathy Ann, Deborah Kay, and Tina Sue. The Keeners are US Air Force careerists. At last report they were located at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, anticipating retirement in June 1972 as Technical Sergeant. They plan to make their new home in Thomasville, GA.
Helen Elizabeth Morris
Born: November 15, 1944 at Colerain Clinic, Bertie Co.
Married: Rickey Charles Alvis, December 19, 1964.
Helen and Rickey had one daughter, Andrea Lynn, born September 12, 1969, died August 6, 1971, buried Celestial Memorial Gardens, Vanceboro, NC. Helen lives in New Bern, NC.
Jackie Darryl Morris
Born: April 21, 1947 at New Bern, NC.
Married: Julia Gray Haddock on June 18, 1966.
Jackie and Julia live in Vanceboro with their daughters Gwynn Michelle and Julie Ann (adopted).
Gary McBride Morris
Born: December 7, 1950 at Washington, NC.
Gary is unmarried and lives in Vanceboro.
Julia Kay Holloman
Born: July 22, 1942 at Harrellsville, NC.
Married: Bobby Lee Matthews of Ahoskie (born October 23, 1940 in Ahoskie).
Julia and Bobby live in Ahoskie and have two daughters: Katrina Leigh and Karla Kay.
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5 Jackie Darryl Morris (1947-) m Julia Gray Haddock
6 Julie Ann Morris (1964-)(47)
6 Gwynn Michelle Morris (1970-)(47)
5 Gary McBride Morris (1950-)
5 Julia Kay Matthews (1942-) m Bobby Lee Matthews (1940)
6 Katrina Leigh Matthews (1969-)(47)
6 Karla Kay Matthews (1971-)(47)
5 Donald Elwood Holloman (1944-) m Sharon Doane Beard (1947-)
6 Donald Lawrence Holloman (1968-)(47)
6 Melissa Manning Holloman (1971-)(47)
5 Phyllis Nan Holloman (1950-) m David Durham Overton (1950-)
[Begin Page 34 ]
Donald Elwood Holloman
Born: October 23, 1944 at Harrellsville, NC.
Married: Sharon Doane Beard of Ahoskie (born April 1, 1947).
Donald and Sharon live in Winston-Salem- NC with their children, Donald Lawrence and Melissa Manning.
Phyllis Nan Holloman
Born: June 27, 1950 at Harrellsville.
Married: David Durham Overton of Ahoskie (born May 24, 1950).
Phyllis and David live in Fayetteville, NC.
Faith Wynell Holloman
Born: January 18, 1947.
Married: Robert Arlene Heimbach (born December 20, 1943 at Reading, PA).
Wynell and Robert live in Chesapeake, VA with their daughter Joy Lynn and son Arlene Lewis Crawford.
Anita Hope Holloman
Born: December 3, 1958.
Anita lives in Chesapeake with her parents.
Lucille Mitchell
Born: July 8, 1907 at Powellsville.
Married 1: Calvin Lee McKeel November 28, 1928.
Married 2: Vernon White Raynor of Powellsville August 4, 1954 (born 1913).
Lucille and Calvin had one son, Calvin Mitchell McKeel. She and Vernon reside in Powellsville.
[Begin Page 35 ]
5 Faith Wynell Holloman (1947-) m Robert Arlene Heimbach (1943-)
6 Joy Lynn Heimbach (1967-)(47)
6 Arlene Lewis Crawford Heimbach (1971-)(48)
5 Anita Hope Holloman (1958-)
5 Lucille Mitchell (1907-) m1 Calvin McKeel
6 Calvin Mitchell (1938-)
5 Lucille Mitchell (1907-) m2 Vernon White Raynor (1913-)
5 Robert Lee Mitchell (1909-) m Thelma Thomas (1909-)
5 Alice Hope Mitchell (1928-) m Walter Hiram Lyon
[Begin Page 36 ]
Robert Lee Mitchell
Born: November 20, 1909 at Powellsville.
Married: Thelma Thomas of Durham, NC (born 1909).
Bob and Thelma live in Durham.
Alice Hope Mitchell
Born: November 4, 1928 at Powellsville.
Married: Walter Hiram Lyon.
Alice Hope and Walter live in Powellsville.
Joseph Cling Hollomon
Born: September 20, 1915 at Powellsville.
Married: Lillian Earl Mizelle on November 6, 1946.
"J.C" and Lillian live in Powellsville.
Elma Ruth Hollomon
Born: February 12, 1918 at Powellsville.
Married: George Thomas Jernigan on December 5, 1936
Elma and George live in Powellsville.
Annie Faye Hollomon
Born: January 22, 1933 at Powellsville.
Married: William Joseph Thompson March 1949.
Bruce Earl Hollomon
Born: December 1, 1937 at Powellsville.
Married: Sherry Dawn Gardner May 21, 1958.
Died: February 4, 1967.
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[Begin Page 38 ]
[Begin Page 39 ]
5 Thomas Alton Baker (1922-) m Ann Angelides (1921-)
6 John Thomas Baker (1950-)(48)
5 Gertrude Virginia Baker (1923-) m1 Jarvis P. Hoggard (1916-1954)
6 Lawrence Hoggard (1942-1942)(48)
6 Jesse Hoggard (1943-)(48)
6 Russell Hoggard (1947-)(48)
5 Gertrude Virginia Baker (1923-) m2 Roy N. Collins (1928-)
6 Kathryn V. Collins (1953-)
5 William Henry Baker (1924-) m Theresa Pinter
6 Mark Henry (1965-)
[Begin Page 40 ]
Thomas Alton Baker
Born: 1922 in Baltimore, MD area.
Married: Ann Angelides (born 1921).
Thomas and Ann live In the Baltimore area. They have one son, John Thomas Baker.
Gertrude Virginia Baker
Born: 1923 in the Baltimore area.
Married 1: Jarvis P. Hoggard (born 1916, deceased 1954).
Married 2: Roy N. Collins (born 1928).
If Virginia's letter is interpreted correctly, she and Jarvis had three children: Lawrence, Jesse, and Russell. Lawrence was born in 1942 and succumbed the same year. She and Roy have one daughter Kathryn. They adopted Jesse and Russell. Virginia and Roy live in Elkridge, MD.
William Henry Baker
Born: 1924 in the Baltimore area.
Married: Theresa Pinter.
William and Theresa live in the Baltimore area with their adopted son, Mark Henry, born 1965.
Myron Clifton Baker
Born: 1926 in the Baltimore area.
Married: Georgeanna S. Day (born 1928).
Clifton and Georgeanna live in Newport News, VA and have three children: Myron Clifton Jr.; Jeffrey, and Cindy.
Jesse Paul Baker
Born: 1927 in the Baltimore Area.
Died: 1936.
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5 Myron Clifton Baker (1926-) m Georgeanna S. Day. (1928-)
6 Myron C. Baker, Jr. (1948-)(48)
6 Jeffrey Baker (1954-)(48)
6 Cindy Baker (1958-)(49)
5 John Leroy Pate (1931-) m Mamie J. Herring
6 Mary Gail Pate (1955-)
5 Alfred P. Taylor, Jr. (1929-) m1 Mary Frances Loftis
6 Stephen Andrew Taylor (1950-)(49)
6 Melodie Ann Taylor (1953-)(49)
5 Alfred P. Taylor, Jr. (1929-) m2 Faye Wilson
6 Crystal Taylor (1968-)
[Begin Page 42 ]
John Leroy Pate
Born: October 10, 1931 in Baltimore.
Married: Mamie J. Herring of Dudley, NC in May 1954.
John and Mamie live in Kinston, NC and have one daughter, Mary Gail.
Alfred P. Taylor, Jr.
Born: January 22, 1929 at Colerain, NC.
Married 1: Mary Frances Loftis August 4, 1949.
Married 2: Faye Wilson.
Alfred and Mary had two children: Stephen Andrew and Melodie Ann. He and Faye have one daughter, Crystal. The Taylors live in Pell City, AL.
Carolyn Taylor Moseley
Born: January 23, 1936 at Powellsville.
Married: Bernum Page Moseley February 6, 1954 (born August 18, 1931 near Jackson, NC).
Carolyn and Page live in Ayden, NC with their two children, Cynthia Ann and Timothy Page.
[Begin Page 43 ]
5 Carolyn Taylor (1936-) m Bernum Page Moseley (1931-)
6 Cynthia Ann Moseley (1956-)(49)
6 Timothy Page Moseley (1961-)(49)
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Further reporting on the sixth generation will be limited to vital statistics and brief narrative since most of the families have not yet developed sufficiently to warrant preparation of genealogical charts. In addition, the few known members of the seventh generation will be reported with their parents and so identified. All information derives from reports by family members.
Reva Elinor Hollomon:
Born: June 6, 1949 at St. Benedict's Hospital, Ogden, UT.
Married: Donald Eugene Thornton of Bloomfield, CT, April 1, 1969 at Henderson, NC (born January 30, 1946 at Hartford,, CT).
The Thorntons live in Tariffville, CT with their daughter, Donna Jean. Donna was born January 10, 1971 at St, Francis Hospital and is a member of the seventh generation.
Guy Arthur Hollomon:
Born: March 16, 1952 at the Base Hospital, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Unmarried and living in Bloomfield.
Margaret Michelle Hollomon:
Born: September 30, 1964 at Hartford Hospital. Margaret lives with her parents in Bloomfield.
Keith Merrill Hollomon:
Born: November 27, 1955 at Wilmington, DE.
Keith lives with his parents at Woodland Hills, CA.
Michael McBride:
Born: July 28, 1948 at Norfolk, VA.
Judy McBride:
Born: January 7, 1954 at Norfolk.
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Richard McBride:
Born: January 23, 1965 at Norfolk.
Richard lives with his parents in Norfolk.
Tony Bazemore:
Vicki-Brewer:
Steve Brewer:
Ramona Louise Godwin:
Born: June 9, 1950 at Ahoskie Hospital.
Married: Damon Hensley June 6. 1971.
Joyce Diane Godwin:
Born: August 12, 1951 at Ahoskie Hospital.
Married: Steve White Johnson June 25, 1972.
Timothy Llewellyn Godwin:
Born: May 25, 1956 at Ahoskie Hospital.
Tim and his brothers Andrew and Charlton live at Center Grove with their parents, Gertrude and Clayton.
Andrew Gordon Godwin:
Born: February 24, 1964 at Ahoskie Hospital.
Charlton Hollomon Godwin:
Born: April 16, 1972 at Ahoskie Hospital.
Debra Louise Hollomon:
Born: October 6, 1957 in Pitt County, NC.
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Kathy Lynn Hollomon:
Born: March 20, 1961 in Pitt County, NC.
Thomas Lamar Saunders.
Born: August 26, 1952 at Norfolk. Stationed in California with the US Air Force.
Sheila Jean Saunders:
Born: January, 8, 1954 at Norfolk.
Living in Norfolk.
Teresa Ann Saunders:
Born: November 7, 1958 at Norfolk.
Terry lives in Norfolk with her parents.
John Albin Jacobson III.
Born: July 7, 1953 at Norfolk.
Living in Norfolk.
Michael Kenneth Jacobson:
Born: November 12, 1955 at Norfolk.
Mike lives in Norfolk with his parents.
Leilani Lillian Jacobson:
Born: May 13, 1959 at Norfolk.
Leilani lives in Norfolk with her parents.
James Luther Mezelle, Jr.:
Born: December 19, 1952 at Windsor, NC.
Living in Windsor.
Sharon Jeanne Keener:
Born: January 8, 1959 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
Sharon lives with her parents at Maxwell AFB, AL.
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Cathy Ann Keener:
Born: August 6, 1960 at Ahoskie.
Cathy lives with her parents at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Deborah Kay Keener:
Born: September 11, 1962 at the US Army Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA.
Living with her parents at Maxwell APB.
Tina Sue Keener:
Born: October 12, 1965 at Ahoskie.
Tina lives with her parents at Maxwell.
Gwynn Michelle Morris:
Born: January 18, 1970.
Gwynn lives in Vanceboro, NC with her parents.
Katrina Leigh Matthews:
Born: August 26, 1969.
Living with her parents in Ahoskie.
Karla Kay Matthews:
Born: February 26, 1971.
Lives with her parents in Ahoskie.
Donald Lawrence Holloman:
Born: November 2, 1968.
Donald lives with his parents in Winston Salem, NC.
Melissa Manning Holloman:
Born: January 26, 1971.
Living with her parents in Winston Salem.
Joy Lynn Heimbach:
Born: January 29, 1967.
Joy lives with her parents in Chesapeake, VA.
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Arlene Lewis Crawford Heimbach:
Born: July 2,,1971.
Lives with his parents in Chesapeake, VA.
Calvin Mitchell McKeel:
Born: 1938.
Married: Patricia Faires of Charlotte, NC. Calvin and Patricia live in Greensboro, NC with their daughter, Paige Elizabeth. Paige is a seventh generation member.
John Thomas Baker:
Born: 1950. Unmarried and living in Baltimore.
Jesse P. Collins:
Born: 1943.
Married: Peggy Y. Young (born 1949). Jesse and Peggy live in Baltimore with their two children, Geoffrey Allen (born 1968) and Kimberley Ann (born 1971). Geoffrey and Kimberley belong to the seventh generation.
Russell N. Collins:
Born: 1947.
Married: Nancy J. Schmidtka (born 1948). Russell and Nancy live in New York State with their son, David Michael (born 1972), another seventh generation member.
Kathryn V. Collins:
Born: 1953. Kathryn is unmarried and lives with her parents.
Myron Clifton Baker, Jr.
Born: 1948.
Married: Anna C. Huber. The couple has one child (seventh generation) and lives in Baltimore.
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Jeffrey Baker:
Born: 1954. Unmarried and living in Newport News.
Cindy Baker:
Born: 1958. Cindy is single and lives in Newport News.
Mary Gail Pate:
Born: March 18, 1955. Mary lives with her parents in Kinston, NC.
Stephen Andrew Taylor:
Born: December 28, 1950 at San Antonio, TX.
Married: Carole Tootle of California in Biloxi, MS January 1972.
Melodie Ann Taylor:
Born: December 7,, 1952 at Amarillo, TX.
Crystal Taylor:
Born: August 22, 1968 at Ahoskie.
Cynthia Ann Moseley:
Born: February 25, 1956.
Timothy Page Moseley:
Born: August 4, 1961.
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Bibliography
Several references employ the following code:
Book: Land Record or Deed Book unless otherwise stated.
BCO: Bertie County.
BCOR: Bertie County Register of Deeds, Windsor, NC.
Census: Population Schedule, US Census Report.
HCO: Hertford County.
HCOR: Hertford County Register of Deeds, Winton, NC.
1 HCORO Will Book C, Page 86.
2 HCO Census, 1850, Southern District, entry 161.
3 HCOR, Book G, Page 399.
4 Family reports, personal visit to George Dorsey's estate
5 Letter, Dept. of the Air Force, Headquarters, Air Force Military Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, TX, dated 7 March 1972 and enclosure thereto (biographical sketch).
6 History of Center Grove Baptist Church, 1897-1972 dated October 29, 1972.
7 BCOR, Book 00, Pages 414-15.
8 HCOR, Book L, Page 505.
9 Northampton County, NC Census, 1860, Green Plains Post Office, Page 7.
10 BCO Census, 1870, Mitchell Township, Page 3.
11 BCO Census, 1880, Mitchell Township, Page 5.
12 BCOR, Book 86, Page 595.
13 BCOR, Book 00, Page 88.
14 Muster Record, Microfilm 270, Roll 28, National Archives, Washington, DC.
15 Year is estimated from property Transactions in 1896 and 1897. See references 12 and 16. Location derives from personal family reports.
16 BCOR, Book 90, Page 201.
17 Family bible in possession of Cecil S. Hollomon, Sr.
18 BCOR, Book 178, Page 478.
19 Family report(s).
20 Family bible record in possession of Daisy Holloman Pavlovetz.
21 Death certificate, Luther E. Hollomon, Sr.
22 Personal knowledge.
23 Gravemarkers, Jesse Walter Holloman farm.
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Distribution List, July 1973 Report
Luther Elmer Hollomon, Jr.
Virginia Lee Hollomon Batteen
Frances Lorraine Hollomon McBride
David Gordon Hollomon
Gertrude Ramona Hollomon Godwin
Lillian Earl Hollomon Bruckshaw
Wilson Lamar Saunders
Barbara Jane Saunders Courtney
Leslie Gay Hollomon
Cecil Sherwood Hollomon, Sr.
Helen Rhea Holloman Morris
Dorothy Mae Baker Holloman
Raymond Lewis Holloman
Lucille Mitchell Raynor
Joseph Cling Hollomon
Gertrude Virginia Baker Collins
John Leroy Pate
Alfred P. Taylor, Jr.
Carolyn Taylor Moseley
Daisy Bell Holloman Pavlovetz
Jean Holloman Keener
Robert Lee Mitchell
Reva Elinor Hollomon Thornton
Cecil Sherwood Hollomon, Jr.
Elma Ruth Hollomon Jernigan
cc: Charles R. Holloman, Raleigh
{Editor's Note:
I am Donald Lawrence Holloman from pages 33 and 47. I became interested in the family history at or near the birth of my son, Braeden, in 1998. My father sent me this report at that time. Now, as I find little or no information about my family on the Internet, I've decided to begin an update of this document. Hopefully, there are others out there who will find this and help fill in the missing pieces.
DLH 01/26/2001
}
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