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     Malinda Holder was born circa 1869 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. Malinda Holder was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Monroe Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder. Malinda Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder (her father.)²

Malinda Holder married Thomas Austin on 25 Dec 1884 in Henry Co., GA.³

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Malinda Austin was named as an heir.⁴

Malinda Holder was enumerated in the censuses of 1900,⁵ and of 1910, in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Austin.⁶

Malinda Holder was enumerated in the censuses of 1920,⁷ and of 1930, in Schley Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Austin (her husband.)⁸

Malinda Holder was widowed on 30 May 1933.^9,10 She was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Butts Co., GA, in the household of unresearched people (her son.)¹¹

     James S. Holder was born on 6 Mar 1871 in GA.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. James S. Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.⁴

James S. Holder married first Alma Jackson on 30 Sep 1897 in Henry Co., GA.³

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, James S. Holder was named as an heir.⁵ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Alma Jackson, Madison Perry Holder, John Thomas Holder, Letha J. Dickerson, Doyle Homer Holder and Clifford Holder (his first wife, his uncle, his brother, his mother, another brother, and a sister.)³

James S. Holder was widowed on 30 Jul 1906.²

James's second marriage was to Della A. Harkness on 3 Jan 1909 in Henry Co., GA.^6,7 James S. Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Della A. Harkness (his second wife.)⁷ James S. Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, with others in the household: Della A. Harkness.⁸ James S. Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, with others in the household: Della A. Harkness.⁹

James S. Holder died on 20 May 1939 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA, at age 68.^10,2 He was buried on 21 May 1939 in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.^11,2

     Sarah Holder was born circa 1872 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. Sarah Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.¹

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Sarah Holder was named as an heir.²

     Viola Holder was born circa 1874 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. Viola Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.¹

Viola Holder married William J. Rawls circa 1889 in Henry Co., GA.²

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Viola Rawls was named as an heir.³

Viola Holder died in May 1905 in Henry Co., GA.⁴

     John Thomas Holder was born on 25 Mar 1877 in GA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. John Thomas Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.³

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, John Thomas Holder was named as an heir.⁴ He was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder.²

John Thomas Holder married Nannie Mae Kelley, daughter of William T. Kelley and Ella Crawford, on 25 Nov 1906 in Henry Co., GA.^5,6 John Thomas Holder was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley (his father-in-law.)⁶

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 Thomas Holder filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Henry Co., GA. He was tall, of medium build, with dark eyes and black hair. He was a self-employed farmer, living at number 3, Locust Grove. Mrs. Tom Holder was listed as his nearest relative.¹ John Thomas Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Nannie Mae Kelley.⁷ John Thomas Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Henry Co., GA.⁸ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Tussahaw, Henry Co., GA.⁹ He was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of unresearched people (his son.)¹⁰

John Thomas Holder died on 11 Sep 1956 in Henry Co., GA, at age 79.¹¹ He was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.¹²

     Doyle Homer Holder was born on 1 Apr 1879 in GA.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. Doyle Homer Holder was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of Thomas Jefferson Holder.³

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Doyle Homer Holder was named as an heir.⁴ He was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder (his brother.)⁵

Doyle Homer Holder married Maud Duke on 13 Jul 1902 in Henry Co., GA.^6,7 Doyle Homer Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Tussahaw, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Maud Duke.⁸

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. Doyle Homer Holder filled out a draft card on 12 Sep 1918 in Covington, Newton Co., GA. He was of medium height, of stout build, with brown eyes and black hair. He was a farm laborer for S. B. Fuller and living at RFD #2 in Oxford, Newton Co., GA. Maud Holder was listed as his nearest relative.⁹ Doyle Homer Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Rockdale Co., GA, with others in the household: Maud Duke.¹⁰ Doyle Homer Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Cartersville, Bartow Co., GA, with others in the household: Maud Duke.¹¹ Doyle Homer Holder was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Indian Spring, Butts Co., GA, with others in the household: Maud Duke.¹²

Doyle Homer Holder died on 28 Dec 1944 in Spalding Co., GA, at age 65.^1,2 He was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.²

     Alma Jackson was born on 9 Jul 1882 in GA.²

Alma Jackson married James S. Holder, son of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson, on 30 Sep 1897 in Henry Co., GA.³ Alma Jackson was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder.³

Alma Jackson died on 30 Jul 1906 at age 24.² She was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.²

     Clifford Holder was born on 1 Feb 1881 in GA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson. Alternatively, Clifford Holder was born in Apr 1881 in GA.²

In the probate of William Willingham's estate, dated 26 Sep 1898 in Columbia Co., GA, Clifford Holder was named as an heir.³ She was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of James S. Holder.² Clifford Holder was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley (her brother's father-in-law.)⁴

Clifford Holder married William T. Kelley on 5 Dec 1910 in Henry Co., GA.⁵ Clifford Holder was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley.⁶ Clifford Holder was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley.⁷ Clifford Holder was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley.⁸

Clifford Holder died on 6 May 1941 in GA at age 60.^9,1 She was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.¹

     Nannie Mae Kelley was born on 16 Oct 1886 in Henry Co., GA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William T. Kelley and Ella Crawford.

Nannie Mae Kelley married John Thomas Holder, son of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson, on 25 Nov 1906 in Henry Co., GA.^3,2 Nannie Mae Kelley was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of William T. Kelley (her father.)²

Mrs. Tom Holder was listed as the nearest relative of John Thomas Holder on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁴ Nannie Mae Kelley was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, in the household of John Thomas Holder.⁵

Nannie Mae Kelley died on 24 Aug 1929 in Griffin, Henry Co., GA, at age 42 at the Griffin Hospital.¹ She was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.⁶

     William T. Kelley was born on 24 Sep 1862 in GA.^1,2

William T. Kelley married first Ella Crawford on 20 Jul 1881 in DeKalb Co., GA.^3,1,2 William T. Kelley was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1910 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Ella Crawford, Nannie Mae Kelley, John Thomas Holder, Letha J. Dickerson and Clifford Holder (his wife, daughter, daughter's husband, daughter's husband's mother and sister.)²

William T. Kelley was widowed on 25 Apr 1910.¹

William's second marriage was to Clifford Holder, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Holder and Letha J. Dickerson, on 5 Dec 1910 in Henry Co., GA.⁴ William T. Kelley was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1920 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Clifford Holder.⁵ William T. Kelley was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1930 in Sandy Ridge, Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Clifford Holder.⁶ William T. Kelley was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1940 in Henry Co., GA, with others in the household: Clifford Holder.⁷

William T. Kelley was widowed on 6 May 1941.¹

William T. Kelley died on 12 Oct 1941 in Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA, at age 79 his son; the informant of the death was William T. Kelley Jr.^8,1 William T. Kelley was buried in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery, Locust Grove, Henry Co., GA.¹

William T. Kelley was listed on his WWII draft card as the person who would always know the address of William T. Kelley Jr.⁹

The WWII Draft card lists the person who would know William T. Kelley, Jr.'s address as Mr. W. T. Kelley Sr., even though Mr. Kelley, Sr. died in 1941.