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     Martha P. Willingham was born on 7 Oct 1809 in Columbia Co., GA.^3,4,5

Martha P. Willingham is the daughter of Joseph P. Willingham, based on the correspondence of her son, John Townsend Holder, concerning the account of her grandson, John Gordon Proctor. John Gordon was an heir of Martha, of the estate of Joseph Willingham, and of the estate of Miss E. J. Willingham (Elizabeth Jane, Martha's sister.)⁶ She was the daughter of Joseph P. Willingham and Mary <...>.

Martha P. Willingham married Adam James Holder on 2 Nov 1826 in Columbia Co., GA.^7,1,4

Martha P. Willingham was living in Monroe Co., GA, circa 1831.¹

Martha P. Willingham was enumerated in the censuses of 1850,⁴ and of 1860, in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder (her husband.)⁵

Martha P. Willingham died in Jun 1865 at age 55.^8,1 She was buried in Holder Cemetery, Blount, Monroe Co., GA.^8,1

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Martha P. Holder was mentioned.⁹

A summary of Martha P.'s census records:

Head of Household	Household Member	Age	Year	State	County
Holder, James	(Holder, Martha)	20-30	1830	GA	Columbia Co.
Holder, James	(Holder, Martha)	30-40	1840	GA	Monroe Co.
Halden, James	Halden, Martha	41	1850	GA	Monroe Co.
Holder, James	Holder, Martha	51	1860	GA	Monroe Co.

     Joseph Holder was born on 28 Nov 1828 in Columbia Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Joseph Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.³ Joseph Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Columbia Co., GA, in the household of unresearched people.

Joseph Holder married Mary A. <...>⁴ Joseph Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Warren Co., GA.⁵ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Warren Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary A. <...> and John Townsend Holder.⁶

Joseph Holder died on 8 Aug 1881 at age 52.¹ He was buried in Wrens AR Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wrens, Jefferson Co., GA.^7,1

     William Holder was born on 15 Nov 1832 in GA.^1,2 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. William Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.³ William Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Leon Co., TX, with others in the household: Louis Cass Holder.

William Holder died in 1879 in TX.²

     Benjamin Franklin Holder was born on 2 Apr 1834 in GA.^1,2 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Benjamin Franklin Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.³ Benjamin Franklin Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴ Benjamin Franklin Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Echols Co., GA.

Benjamin Franklin Holder married Eliza Damaris Jackson, daughter of Darrius M. Jackson and Evalina Hale, on 8 Jan 1873 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA.¹ Benjamin Franklin Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Lowndes Co., GA, with others in the household: Eliza Damaris Jackson, James Oscar Holder, Benjamin Franklin Holder Jr. and William Louis Holder (his wife and 3 sons.)⁵

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Benjamin Franklin Holder was named as an heir.⁶ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, with others in the household: Eliza Damaris Jackson, Olivia E. Holder and James Oscar Holder.⁷ Benjamin Franklin Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, with others in the household: Eliza Damaris Jackson, Dewitt Roberts, Olivia E. Holder and Dewitt H. Roberts (his wife, son-in-law, daughter, and grandson.)⁸

Benjamin Franklin Holder died on 26 Oct 1912 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, at age 78.^9,10 He was buried in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.^9,1

     Andrew Jackson Holder was born on 13 Dec 1835 in Monroe Co., GA.^2,3,4,1 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Andrew Jackson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁵ Andrew Jackson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁶

Andrew Jackson Holder married Virginia Amelia Hobbs, daughter of Solomon Hobbs and Melinda Davis, on 9 Sep 1861 in Monroe Co., GA.^7,1

Andrew Jackson Holder began military service on 10 May 1862 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, in the CSA, in Co. D, 31st Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry, "Monroe Crowders", then in Co. D, 45th Regiment Georgia Infantry, "McCowan Guards". He was wounded at Wilderness, VA.^2,8,9 His military service ended on 10 Apr 1865 in Appomattox Court House, Appomattox, Appomattox Co., VA, at the close of the war.² He signed the Qualified Voters list on 8 Jul 1867 in Monroe Co., GA.¹⁰

Andrew Jackson Holder was widowed on 25 Mar 1869.¹¹

Andrew Jackson Holder was living in FL circa 1878.²

Andrew Jackson Holder was named executor of the will of Solomon Hobbs dated 9 Sep 1878 in Monroe Co., GA.¹² Andrew Jackson Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Orange Co., FL. On 25 Sep 1882 Andrew Jackson Holder purchased land in Seminole Co., FL.¹³ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1885 in Orange Co., FL, (FL State Census.)

Andrew Jackson Holder was named executor of the will of Solomon Hobbs (and made application for dismission from executorship on 2 Nov 1896, after completion) dated 2 Nov 1896.¹⁴

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Andrew Jackson Holder was named as an heir.¹⁵ He was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of John Walter Flynt Sr. (his son-in-law.)

Andrew Jackson Holder received a pension on 24 Jul 1907 in Orange Co., FL, for his service in the CSA, in Co. D, 31st Regiment Georgia Infantry and Co. D, 45th Regiment Georgia Infantry. His pension was approved for 8 Aug 1907.² He was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Orange Co., FL, in the household of Edwin Newton Sutton. Andrew Jackson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of John Walter Flynt Sr.¹⁶ Andrew Jackson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, in the household of John Walter Flynt Sr.¹⁷

Andrew Jackson Holder died on 9 Jun 1931 in Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, at age 95.^18,19 He was buried on 10 Jun 1931 in Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Seminole Co., FL.^19,20

     Thomas Jefferson Holder was born on 2 May 1839 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Thomas Jefferson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴ Thomas Jefferson Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁵

In 1864, he was exempted from the Georgia Militia due to a disability.³ Thomas was a mechanic in 1864 in Monroe Co., GA.⁶

Thomas Jefferson Holder married Letha J. Dickerson, daughter of James H. Dickerson and Sarah E. Hobbs. Thomas Jefferson Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Letha J. Dickerson and Malinda Holder. Thomas Jefferson Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Letha J. Dickerson, Malinda Holder, James S. Holder, Sarah Holder, Viola Holder, John Thomas Holder and Doyle Homer Holder.⁷

Thomas Jefferson Holder died on 16 Jan 1889 at age 49.¹ He was buried in Childs Family Cemetery, Wynn's Mill, Henry Co., GA.^1,8

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Thomas Jefferson Holder was mentioned.⁹

     Martha Frances Holder was born on 23 Aug 1840 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Martha Frances Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴

Martha Frances Holder married William H. Hobbs, son of Solomon Hobbs and Melinda Davis, on 26 Nov 1857 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,5 Martha Frances Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of William H. Hobbs.⁶

Martha Frances Holder died in 1864 in GA.³ She was buried in Forsyth City Cemetery, Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.³

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Martha Frances Hobbs was mentioned.⁷

     John Townsend Holder was born on 15 Mar 1844 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. John Townsend Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.³ John Townsend Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴

John Townsend Holder began military service on 4 Mar 1862 in Monroe Co., GA, in the CSA, Co. D, 45th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry; "McCowan Guards."⁵ His military service ended on 16 Jun 1865 in Fort Delaware Prison, Delaware City, New Castle Co., DE, when he was released from the prison, after being captured at Petersburg, VA, April 2, 1865.⁵ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Columbia Co., GA. He was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Warren Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Holder.⁶

John Townsend Holder was named administrator of William Willingham's estate on 17 Aug 1894 in Columbia Co., GA. John was the nephew of William.^7,8

John Townsend Holder was named administrator of Garland T. Willingham's estate on 1 Jun 1896 in Columbia Co., GA. George was John's uncle.⁹

In the probate of the will of William Willingham, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, John Townsend Holder was named as an heir, and administrator of the estate.¹⁰ He was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Jefferson Co., GA, in the household of Mary A. <...>¹¹

John Townsend Holder applied for a pension on 12 Aug 1919 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA, for his service in the CSA, Co. D, 45th Georgia Infantry. It was approved for 1920.¹²

John Townsend Holder died on 3 Dec 1923 in Geneva, Seminole Co., FL, at age 79.^13,1 He was buried on 4 Dec 1923 in Wrens AR Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Wrens, Jefferson Co., GA.^1,13

     Madison Perry Holder was born on 23 Aug 1846 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Madison Perry Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.³ Madison Perry Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴

Madison Perry Holder married Elizabeth Watson Standard.¹ Madison Perry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth Watson Standard. Madison Perry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth Watson Standard, William C. Holder, Maud Holder, Walter P. Holder and Baby Holder.⁵

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Madison Perry Holder was named as an heir.⁶ He was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder (his nephew.)⁷ Madison Perry Holder was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Laurens Co., GA, in the household of Walter P. Holder (his son.)

     Louis Cass Holder was born on 20 Nov 1847 in Monroe Co., GA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Louis Cass Holder was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁴ Louis Cass Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Adam James Holder.⁵

Louis Cass Holder was living in Monroe Co., GA, in 1864.⁶ Louis was a farmer. He was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Leon Co., TX, in the household of William Holder.

Louis Cass Holder died on 1 Jan 1881 at age 33.¹ He was buried in 1881 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.¹