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     Eliza Damaris Jackson was born on 21 Jan 1849 in Poverty Hill, Edgefield Dist., SC.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Darrius M. Jackson and Evalina Hale.² Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Darlington Dist., SC, in the household of Darrius M. Jackson.⁵ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Darlington Dist., SC, in the household of Darrius M. Jackson. Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Echols Co., GA, in the household of Darrius M. Jackson.

Eliza Damaris Jackson married Benjamin Franklin Holder, son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham, on 8 Jan 1873 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA.¹ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Lowndes Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Holder.⁶ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Holder.⁷ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, in the household of Benjamin Franklin Holder.⁸

Eliza Damaris Jackson was widowed on 29 Oct 1912 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.¹ She provided supporting documentation for James Oscar Holder's passport application.⁹ Eliza Damaris Jackson provided supporting documentation for Benjamin Franklin Holder Jr.'s passport application.¹⁰ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, with others in the household: Olivia E. Holder and Dewitt H. Roberts (her daughter and grandson.)¹¹ Eliza Damaris Jackson was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, with others in the household: Olivia E. Holder.¹²

Eliza Damaris Jackson died on 23 Oct 1931 in Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA, at age 82; the informant of the death was Dewitt H. Roberts, her grandson.^2,3 Eliza Damaris Jackson was buried on 25 Oct 1931 in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., GA.^2,3

     Letha J. Dickerson was born on 13 Aug 1844 in GA.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of James H. Dickerson and Sarah E. Hobbs.⁵ Letha J. Dickerson was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of James H. Dickerson (her father.)⁶ Letha J. Dickerson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of James H. Dickerson.⁷

Letha J. Dickerson married Thomas Jefferson Holder, son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. Letha J. Dickerson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder. Letha J. Dickerson was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.⁸

Letha J. Dickerson was widowed on 16 Jan 1889.¹ She was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder.³ Letha J. Dickerson was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley (her son's father-in-law.)⁹ Letha J. Dickerson was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.¹⁰

     George Washington Holder was born on 31 Jul 1842 in Monroe Co., GA.¹ He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham. George Washington Holder was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Taylor Co., GA, in the household of John Jones (his brother-in-law.)²

George Washington Holder began military service on 11 Oct 1861 in GA in the CSA in Co. G, GA 2nd State Troops; later musted into Co. D, GA 57th Infantry.^3,4 On 5 Sep 1863 in Taylor Co., GA, George Washington Holder, of Wilkinson Co., GA, deeded 101.25 acres in the 12th LL 145 west side, worth $400, to his sister, Mary Holder Jones.⁵ His military service ended on 31 Aug 1864 when he left the command.⁶

George Washington Holder married Mary <...>. George Washington Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Irwinton, Wilkinson Co., GA, with others in the household: Mary <...>.⁷

George Washington Holder died before 2 Dec 1873 in Wilkinson Co., GA, noted by his wife, Mary, applying for letters of administration on the estate.⁸

     Elizabeth Watson Standard was born circa 1846 in GA.¹

Elizabeth Watson Standard married Madison Perry Holder, son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham.² Elizabeth Watson Standard was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Madison Perry Holder. Elizabeth Watson Standard was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Madison Perry Holder.³

     Sarah Rhodes married Henry Butler Holder, son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham, on 19 Nov 1867 in Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.¹ Sarah Rhodes was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Fayette Co., GA, in the household of Henry Butler Holder. Sarah Rhodes was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Troup Co., GA, in the household of Henry Butler Holder.

In 1918, Mrs. H. B. Holder was the informant of the death of her husband, Henry Butler Holder.^2,3

     Chickesaw Holder was born on 19 May 1851.¹ He was the son of Adam James Holder and Martha P. Willingham.

     John Henry Holder was born on 10 May 1900 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.^2,1 He was the son of Charles Harris Holder and Emily Josephine Moore. John Henry Holder was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Charles Harris Holder.³ John Henry Holder was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Charles Harris Holder.⁴

The third and final draft registration for World War I included men born between September 12, 1897 and September 12, 1900 plus men born between September 12, 1873 and September 12, 1888. John Henry Holder filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA. He was short, of medium build, with brown eyes and black hair. He was living on RFD #6 in Forsyth. C. H. Holder was listed as his nearest relative. W. E. Proctor witnessed the registration as Registrar.⁵ John was farming with C. H. Holder in Forsyth, Monroe Co., GA.²

John Henry Holder married Jessie L. Martin on 21 Dec 1919 in Monroe Co., GA.^6,7 John Henry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, with others in the household: Jessie L. Martin and Addie F. Holder (his wife and his sister.)⁸ John Henry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, with others in the household: Jessie L. Martin.⁷ John Henry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Hapeville, Fulton Co., GA, with others in the household: Jessie L. Martin.⁹ John Henry Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Hapeville, Fulton Co., GA, with others in the household: Jessie L. Martin.¹⁰

John Henry Holder died on 6 Nov 1981 in Bibb Co., GA, at age 81; his residence was in Houston Co., GA.¹¹ He was buried in College Park Cemetery, College Park, Fulton Co., GA.¹²

     This 'father' provides a place to group siblings whose father is unknown to me.

     Archibald Smith was born in 1781 in Spartanburg Co., SC.^2,1,3 He was the son of father Smith.

Relationship Summary: Presley Smith and Archibald Smith were brothers. In the article cited here, the author explicitly states that he stayed with Archibald and then with Presley, his brother. This was written in 1832, so it was contemporary with them.²

He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1810 in Spartanburg Co., SC.⁴

Archibald Smith married Sarah Tollerson on 24 Jul 1812 in Jasper Co., GA.⁵ Archibald Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1820 in Morgan Co., GA.⁶ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1830 in Monroe Co., GA.⁷ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1840 in Monroe Co., GA.⁸ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, with others in the household: Sarah Tollerson, Presley Marion Smith, Martha M Smith and James A Smith.³ Archibald Smith was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Randolph Co., AL, with others in the household: Sarah Tollerson, Martha M Smith, W. T. Mills and Amanda Mills.⁹

Archibald Smith died after 1870 This date may not be accurate, as he does not appear with his wife in the 1870 census. She is enumerated with one of their sons, Presley Marion. I did find an "Archie" Smith of the right age, living with a Thomas Smith, 51, in Hackneyville, Tallapoosa Co., AL, which is about 50 miles from where Archibald and Sarah were in the 1860 census. I don't know who this Thomas would be.¹

     Sarah Tollerson was born in 1796 in SC.¹

Sarah Tollerson married Archibald Smith, son of father Smith, on 24 Jul 1812 in Jasper Co., GA.² Sarah Tollerson was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Archibald Smith.³ Sarah Tollerson was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Randolph Co., AL, in the household of Archibald Smith.⁴ Sarah Tollerson was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Clay Co., AL, in the household of Presley Marion Smith.⁵