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Stephen Holly¹

• Father: Abraham Holly¹ b. 12 Jan 1732/33, d. c 1821
• Mother: Mary Webb¹ b. 12 Mar 1739/40, d. b 15 Nov 1815

• Research Note*: There is a listing in the South Salem marriages: "Jan 1, 1784 Stephen Holly & Lois Bouton ". I wonder if this could possibly be the same one. I don't see another Stephen of the right age who is not already married to someone else...²
• Birth*: Stephen was born on 15 October 1760, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Abraham Holly and Mary Webb.¹

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2007

Stephen Holly

• Father: Elisha Holly Jr. b. 10 Nov 1687, d. 14 May 1752
• Mother: Rebecca Bishop d. 23 Nov 1757

• Birth*: Stephen was born on 19 October 1728, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Elisha Holly Jr. and Rebecca Bishop.
• Marriage*: Stephen married Hannah Marshall on 9 October 1751, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.²
• Marriage*: Stephen married Lois Todd, daughter of Abraham Todd and Hannah Dickerman, on 19 April 1762, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.³
• Moved*: Between between 31 May 1763 and 14 December 1764, Stephen moved to Greenwich, Westchester County, New York based on land records.
• Moved: Between between 1769 and 1770, Stephen moved to Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.⁴
• Death*: Stephen died between 22 November 1770 and 5 February 1771, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York.

• Last Edited: 28 May 2006

Stephen Holly¹

• Father: Jonah Holly¹ b. 26 Nov 1767, d. 27 Jan 1844
• Mother: Lydia Banks¹ b. 15 May 1773, d. 17 Sep 1859

• Birth*: Stephen was born in 1802.²
• He was the son of Jonah Holly and Lydia Banks.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen married Polly Banks, daughter of Benjamin Banks and Keziah Miller, circa 1823, Westchester County, New York.²
• Census: Stephen appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as age 48, Shoe Manufacturer, value of real estate $3750, with Polly, age 56, Jonah, age 26, farmer; Benjamin age 19, teacher, William H. Purdy, age 13, and Mary Winans, age 15. All born NY. Living next to John B. Holly and family, and Gideon & Losinda (Lovinda?) Lounsbury, shoemaker, who also has two teenage Waring girls in his household.²
• Census: Stephen appeared on the census of 9 October 1860 at Pines Bridge, Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as age 58, farmer, real estate $4500, personal estate $1500. with Polly, age 60, and Henry James, 45, farm laborer. Living between John B. Holly and Able Smith, and the next household is Jonah Holly.³
• Death*: Stephen died on 6 February 1863, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.¹
• Burial*: Stephen was buried in February 1863, Bedford Union Cemetery, Plot 3, Bedford, Westchester County, New York, at age 65. Bedford Historical Records, Vol. 8, p. 167, says that his death date was 6 Feb 1868. Bedford Inscriptions says he was buried in "Yard on road to Katonah near Truesdall's."^4,1

• Last Edited: 25 Jun 2006

Stephen Holly

• Father: Isaac Holly¹ b. 24 Dec 1764, d. 9 Mar 1851
• Mother: Sarah Reynolds¹ b. 3 Nov 1767, d. 2 Jun 1853

• Birth*: Stephen was born on 23 August 1804, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.²
• He was the son of Isaac Holly and Sarah Reynolds.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen married Emeline E. Reynolds, daughter of Capt. Horton Reynolds and Abigail Ingersoll, on 13 January 1829, Stanwich Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, by Platt Buffett.^2,3
• Position*: In 1832 at Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Stephen succeeded Isaac Weed as postmaster, according to the Special Commemoritive edition, 1640-1990.
• Church Affiliation*: As of 5 May 1839, Stephen was affiliated with Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.⁴
• Baptism: Stephen was baptized on 5 May 1839 at Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.⁴
• Census*: Stephen appeared on the census of 29 August 1850 at Stanwich Road, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as farmer, age 45, Real estate value $3000, with Emeline R, age 41 and Edward P. age 13. Living next to Isaac Holly, his father, and Isaac Jr., his brother.⁵
• Death*: Stephen died on 2 July 1853, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 48.²
• Burial*: Stephen was buried, 2nd Congregational Churchyard, Putnam Ave next to church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.²

• Last Edited: 10 Jun 2007

Stephen C. Holly¹

• Father: Samuel Augustus Holly¹ b. 1815, d. 22 Aug 1897
• Mother: Phebe Seely¹ b. 1 Jan 1817, d. 24 Aug 1850

• Birth*: Stephen was born in 1848, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Augustus Holly and Phebe Seely.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2007

Stephen J. Holly¹

• Father: Jonah Holly¹ b. 30 Jul 1824, d. 31 Oct 1898
• Mother: Mary Benedict¹ b. 24 Feb 1833, d. 9 Jul 1928

• Birth*: Stephen was born on 19 August 1864, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.^1,2
• He was the son of Jonah Holly and Mary Benedict.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen married Julia J. (?) in 1892, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.^3,4
• Census*: Stephen appeared on the census of 12 May 1910 at 255 Mt. Holly Rd., Bedford, Westchester, New York, as Head, age 45, married 18 years. Farmer, owner. With Julia, 35, 5 children, all living at this time. Daughter Eunice, 16, Son Louis, 11, and son Howard, 8. Daughter Alice, 4 and daughter Ester, 2. Living a few houses from Gideon Avery and wife Marietta, Stephen's sister, and their mother Mary.⁴
• Death*: Stephen died on 26 March 1922, Bedford, Westchester County, New York, at age 57.²
• Burial*: Stephen was buried in March 1922, Bedford Union Cemetery, Plot 3, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.²

• Last Edited: 30 Jun 2006

Stephen Holly Jr.¹

• Father: Stephen Holly¹ b. 19 Oct 1728, d. bt 22 Nov 1770 - 5 Feb 1771
• Mother: Lois Todd¹ b. 13 May 1732, d. 23 May 1812

• Birth*: Stephen was born on 12 January 1763, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Holly and Lois Todd.¹
• (Witness) Probate Record: Stephen Holly Jr. was listed in the probate record of Lois Todd on 12 May 1772 at Stamford Probate Court, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. See Lois Todd for details.²
• Marriage*: Stephen married Deborah Ferris on 5 January 1780, 2nd Congregational Church, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, (listed as Stephen, Jr.). By Rev. Mr. Murdock.^3,4
• Probate*: Stephen estate was probated on 4 April 1833 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Holly, Stephen, late of Stamford, Apr. 4, 1833, his widow being incapacitated to act, letters of administration on his estate granted to Silas Holly, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 484. Inventory taken by Selleck Scofield and Isaac Ayres, and filed Apr. 11, 1833, page 484.
  
  Holly, Stephen, late of Stamford, Jan. 14, 1834, account filed by his administrator, and allowances to his widow, page 39. Jan. 18, 1834, estate ordered distributed to his widow _____, and children Silas, Sally, wife of William Scofield, Phebe, wife of Hezron Scofield, Clarissa, wife of Philander Smith, Huldah, wife of Robert R. Barlow, and Sabrina, wife of Levi Sherwood, page 40. Mar. 6, 1834, estate distributed accordingly, page 40.⁵

• Last Edited: 18 May 2006

Susan Holly

• Father: David Holly b. bt 1790 - 1791, d. 2 Jan 1856
• Mother: Sarah Webb b. 28 Sep 1791, d. 10 Dec 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Susan was born in 1829.
• She was the daughter of David Holly and Sarah Webb.
• Baptism: Susan was baptized on 6 April 1831 at Stanwich Congregational Church, 237 Taconic Rd., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, "Holly, Susan, dau. of David Holly."
• (Witness) Census: Susan Holly appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Holly at Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of David Holly for details.).¹
• Marriage*: Susan married William Hennessy between 1860 and 1870.²
• Married Name: As of between 1860 and 1870,her married name was Hennessy.
• (Witness) Census: Susan Holly appeared on the census of August 1870 in the household of Sarah Holly at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of Sarah Holly for details.).
• (Witness) Probate: Susan Holly is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Jane Webb on 4 March 1885 at Probate Court, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Death*: Susan died on 7 November 1912, 178 Highland, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, Death certificate information as follows: name spelled Hennessey, widow, date of birth: 2 May 1830, age 82 years, 6 months 29 days. Occupation: At home. Birthplace: Connecticut. Father: David Holly, born in Connecticut. Mother Sarah Webb, born in Connecticut. Informant: Thomas Edwards, Rye, NY. Cause of death: Arterial Schlerosis, Heart Failure. Attending physician: W.J. Sheehan. Place of burial, Sound Beach, Conn., Frank Stearns, Undertaker.^3,4
• Burial*: Susan was buried on 9 November 1912, First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 2, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK. Office records say age at Death 83, Date of Birth 1829.⁴
• Note*: Diary of Winifred L. Holly Tilley, "Aunt H. went over to Schmalings today. They divided up Aunt Susan's things. My, how quick people grad your few little treasures after you are gone." We think this may refer to Susan Holly Hennessy on 29 January 1913 at Port Chester, Westchester, New York.⁵
  
  

• Last Edited: 25 Mar 2007

Sylvester Holly¹

• Father: David Holly¹ b. bt 1790 - 1791, d. 2 Jan 1856
• Mother: Sarah Webb¹ b. 28 Sep 1791, d. 10 Dec 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Sylvester was born circa 1814.¹
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Webb.¹
• (Witness) Census: Sylvester Holly appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Holly at Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of David Holly for details.).¹
• Note*: The added note on p. 65 of the Charles Moses Holly book says that David " had issue of Sylvester, Nelson, Theodore, all living in 1873." It is not known who wrote the note. Since the whereabouts of Sylvester was not known in the family, my uncle David Tilley speculated that it may have been someone from Sylvester's line who wrote the note. in 1873.²
  
  
• Death*: Sylvester died, May have died after 1873.²
• (Witness) Probate: Sylvester Holly is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Jane Webb on 4 March 1885 at Probate Court, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2006

Sylvester M. Holly¹

• Father: Frank Holly¹ b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 23 Sep 1945
• Mother: Bertha S. Weeks¹ b. 13 Feb 1868, d. 7 Mar 1912

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Sylvester was born in June 1899, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Frank Holly and Bertha S. Weeks.¹
• Death*: Sylvester died before 1910?, Not listed in his father's 1910 census when he would have been 11.

• Last Edited: 8 Oct 2005

Theodore Holly

• Father: David Holly b. bt 1790 - 1791, d. 2 Jan 1856
• Mother: Sarah Webb b. 28 Sep 1791, d. 10 Dec 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Theodore was born in July 1821, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Webb.
• Baptism: Theodore was baptized on 9 December 1829 at Stanwich Congregational Church, 237 Taconic Rd., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, "Nelson & Theodore, the 2 sons of David Holly. He had other children older, but they chose to act for themselves -- and were not baptized." From the records of Platt Buffett.²
• (Witness) Census: Theodore Holly appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Holly at Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of David Holly for details.).³
• Census*: Theodore appeared on the census of 1850 at Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, as living in household of William E. Barker, Carriage Maker. Theodore age 24, Carriage Maker.
• Marriage*: Theodore married Clara Miller, daughter of Alvah Miller and Eliza Loder, in 1856.⁴
• (Witness) Birth: He witnessed the birth of Frank Holly on 29 April 1859 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.^4,1
• Census: Theodore appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Carpenter, age 23, value of personal estate $25, b. CT, with Clara, age 27, b. NY, Alice, 3, and Frank 1. Listed as next family in same dwelling, Sally Holly age 65, value of personal estate $600, and Nelson, age 38, Painter, b. CT.
• Anecdote*: Effie McCallum relates that her Uncle Frank told her that Theodore went around South American as a ship's carpenter and carried passengers to San Francisco in the Gold Rush. If this is accurate, I am not sure if this would have been before his marriage (when he is shown as a carriage maker) or at some point early in his marriage.⁵
  
• Occupation*: Theodore placed the following ad in the Port Chester Journal for several months in 1869 (and possibly other years also): "
  BOATS, BOATS.
  
  Theodore Holly, Agent.
  
  BOAT BUILDER!
  
  Cos Cobb Bridge Station, Conn.
  
  Pleasure and working Boats of all kinds
  
  built to order at short notice.
  
  In the best manner and AT MODERATE PRICES."
  
  In an April 1869 issue, the editor writes "BOATS: We desire to call attention to the advertisement of Mr. Theodore Holly in another column. Mr. Holly is a practical Boat builder of ripe experience and enjoys a fine reputation for this work. His models and his workmanship are of the very best. Give him a call."⁶
• Newspaper Mention*: According to the 17 March 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  Under Cos Cob News: "The highest tide experienced for 20 years occurred on Wednesday. A part of the causeway was overflowed and Mr. Holley's boathouse flooded."
  
• Census: Theodore appeared on the census of August 1870 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as age 43, Ship Carpenter, value of real estate $900, with Clara, 39, Keeping House, Frank 11, Eugene 10, Henrietta 5, Arthur, 2. Two households in between (Lewis Williams and Samuel Miller) and then his mother Sally and sister Susan.⁷
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 10 November 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "Rebuilding: The oyster sloop Maria, of Darien, Chas. W. Raymond, owner and captain, is being thoroughly rebuilt at the yard of Mr. Theodore Holly, who is ably assisted by Wm. Chard and William Lockwood. The Maria is a good model, about 8 tons burthen, and when completed will be strictly a first class vessel, no pains or expense being spared by her owner to make her a perfect specimen of marine architecture. Mr. Holly is also about to lay the keel of a sloop for the oyster business, and expects to have her ready for launching early in the spring."
  
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 24 November 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "Overflowed: Last night, Tuesday, we experienced the highest tide known here for years. The highway from Holly's boat shop to the Liberty Pole was totally submerged, floating casks, barrels, boxes, fish cans, and other debris, blockading the middle of the road."
  
• Census: Theodore appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 at Cos Cob, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as age 56, Boat Builder, with wife Clara, 47, Keeping house, Frank, 21, Oysterman, and Arthur 12, at School. Neighbors James Heir, blacksmith, Samuel B. Miller, Oysterman, Benjamin R. Wilmot, Oysterman.⁸
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 8 January 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "The residence on Railroad Ave., next south to that of C.E. Studwell, now occupied by Theodore Holly, is offered for sale. There is one-half acre of land and it could be made a very attractive place. Solomon Clark has charge of it."
  
• (Witness) Newspaper Mention: He was a witness "Miss Alice Holly has bought a house and lot at Steep Hollow, of Daniel S. Jessup and she, with her parents, will probably remove there this week. The house on Railroad Avenue owned by Captain James L. Clark, of Bridgeport, which has been occupied by Theo. Holly and family, is offered for sale.
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 7 May 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "Theodore Holly & family, moved to the residence recently purchased by his daughter, at Steep Hollow, the first of this week."
  
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 28 May 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "The property formerly occupied by Theodore Holly, next south of C.E. Studwell's is offered for sale at a very low price."
  
• Census: Theodore appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, b. July 1821, age 78, m. 50 years, no occupation listed, with Clara, wife, b. 1827, no month listed, age 73, 1 child, 1 living (not sure why it says this, she had at least 4 ch. and two are living right here.), and Arthur, son, b. May 1870, age 30, single, Farm Hand.¹
• Death*: Theodore died on 14 September 1909, North Cos Cob, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 88.⁹
• Burial*: Theodore was buried on 16 September 1909, First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 7, 108 Sound Beach Ave. Old Greenwich, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, Church office records: "Title to lot #85 given to T. Holley from the First Congregational Society of Greenwich, Conn, by deed. Mrs. Etta Morrell c/o Frank Holly, Cos Cob owner by inheritence from her father, Theo. Holly." That is on page 85 of a book copied at the church.
• Obituary*: Greenwich News 17 September 1909 Obituary: "Theodore Holly, aged 87 years, died at his home in North Cos Cob on Tuerday. The funeral was held from the late residence yesterday afternoon. Interment was in the cemetery at Sound Beach."
• Burial Plot: This is the Holly family plot at the First Congregational Church, Sound Beach Avenue, Old Greenwich, CT. This is the plot of Theodore Holly, the brother of William Henry Holly, and his mother, wife and children and their spouses (about 10 stones).
  In 1931, Francis Spies compiled a listing of all the stones in this cemetery, and the only Holly stone listed was that of Eugene, who died young at age 30 in 1891. Therefore, I wonder if all the Holly stones of burials before 1931 were put up after 1931. Eugene's stone is showing serious wear, in contrast to the others. I checked with the church, and they sent me copies of their plot cards, and they do not record when the stones were placed.
  

• Last Edited: 3 Oct 2007

Theodore Holly¹

• Father: Frank Holly¹ b. 29 Apr 1859, d. 23 Sep 1945
• Mother: Bertha S. Weeks¹ b. 13 Feb 1868, d. 7 Mar 1912

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: Theodore was born on 4 January 1888, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.^1,2
• He was the son of Frank Holly and Bertha S. Weeks.¹
• Marriage*: Theodore married Mary Elizabeth Swezey, daughter of Charles A. Swezey and Henrietta Thorne, in 1916.³
• Census: Theodore appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at 67 Strickland Road, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Head, age 30, Workman, Railway, with Mary, wife, 29.⁴
• Census*: Theodore appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at 66 River Road, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as renter, $35/mo rent, age 42, m. at age 28, machinist, machine factory, with Mary E. Wife, 41, m. at 27, b. NJ, father b. NJ, mother b. NY. Henrietta, dau, age 10.³
• Death*: Theodore died on 1 January 1964, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 75.^5,6
• Obituary*: Greenwich Time 2 January 1964 Obituary: Theodore Holly, 75, of 98 River Rd. Cos Cob, died yesterday en route to Greenwich Hospital where he was being taken by ambulance from his home. A native of Cos Cob, Mr. Holly was the son of the late Frank and Bertha Weeks Holly. He was employed as a machinist at the Abbott Coin Counter Co., Pemberwick, and was a member of the Men's Club of the Diamond Hill Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Holly; a daughter, Miss Edna H. Holly of the home address; two brothers, George of Greenwich and Frank of Cos Cob; a sister, Mrs. Bertha H. Palinkos of Norwalk. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Diamond Hill Methodist Church, Cos Cob, with the Rev. Ralph G. Morris, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Putnam Cemetery. Friends may call at the Fred D. Knapp and Son Memorial tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock and tomorrow from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.⁷

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

Thomas C. Holly¹

• Father: Samuel Augustus Holly¹ b. 1815, d. 22 Aug 1897
• Mother: Almira Elizabeth Ingersoll¹ b. Feb 1814

• Birth*: Thomas was born on 25 August 1859, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, , Birth date can't be 3 days from his brother Frank. Were they twins? Or one of these dates in error.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Augustus Holly and Almira Elizabeth Ingersoll.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2007

Waitstill Holly¹

• Father: Joseph Holly¹ b. 2 Apr 1678

• Birth*: Waitstill was born on 22 January 1722/23, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Holly.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Jun 2006

Wilbur Mason Holly¹

• Father: Charles H. Holly¹ b. 31 Jul 1826, d. 16 Jul 1907
• Mother: Sarah E. Searles¹ b. 1830

• Birth*: Wilbur was born on 23 March 1857, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Charles H. Holly and Sarah E. Searles.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jun 2007

William Holly¹

• Father: Isaac Holly¹ b. 24 Dec 1764, d. 9 Mar 1851
• Mother: Sarah Reynolds¹ b. 3 Nov 1767, d. 2 Jun 1853

• Birth*: William was born on 23 February 1800, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Holly and Sarah Reynolds.¹
• Death*: William died on 27 November 1822, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 22.¹
• Burial*: William was buried, 2nd Congregational Churchyard, Putnam Ave next to church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 3 Sep 2006

William Frank Holly¹

• Father: George Henry Holly¹ b. 24 Jun 1895, d. 18 Jul 1965
• Mother: Daisy Violet Henklein¹ b. Oct 1896, d. 5 Nov 1966

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: William was born on 2 January 1923, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of George Henry Holly and Daisy Violet Henklein.¹
• Moved*: As of December 1957, William moved to Cotton Tail Rd., New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut to the home he built himself, with the help of his father George and other family members.²
• Occupation*: William was Union Carpenter, Commercial Construction.¹
• Death*: William died on 28 June 1992, New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 69.¹

• Last Edited: 28 Jun 2006

William Henry Holly

William Henry Holly
This photograph is taken from a print made from a daguerrotype of William Henry Holly. It was taken about 1850.

• Father: David Holly b. bt 1790 - 1791, d. 2 Jan 1856
• Mother: Sarah Webb b. 28 Sep 1791, d. 10 Dec 1876

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Birth*: William was born on 7 June 1812, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, , At the time of his death, when he was hospitalized at Mt. Pleasant Almshouse, the admission card stated birth in Stamford.
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Webb.
• Research Note*: Seamen's Protection Certificates and crew lists of some sort are available at the New York City NARA, which would be good to check if possible.
• Marriage*: William married Margaret McQueen, daughter of James McQueen and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 9 June 1847, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, Brooklyn Daily Eagle notice, "In this city on Wednesday evening, by Rev. Dr. Spencer William H. Hawley to Margaret McQuinn." Marriage Register of 2nd Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn: 1847, June 9, William H. Hawley, Margaret McQuinn, Residence Brooklyn.^1,2,3
• Directory*: As of 1848 William was listed in the Brooklyn, New York directory at 263 Hudson Av as a sparmaker. Per Brooklyn City Directory, compiled by Thomas P. Teale, Publisher: E.B. Spooner, Franklin Buildings, corner of Fulton & Orange Sts., Brooklyn, NY. Two other Holly's are listed in this directory: James, shoemaker at 187 Concord and Joseph, shoemaker 99 Cranberry. There are no McQueen's listed in this directory.
• Census*: William appeared on the census of 1850 at Ward 11, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, as Wm. Hawley, indexed Hamley, age 38, carpenter, b. Connecticut with Margaret, age 32, b. Scotland, and Harriet, age 2, b. Connecticut. In Dwelling with 2 other households.⁴
• Address*: As of 1850, William Henry Holly lived at 138 Willoughby, Brooklyn, Kings, New York Listed as carpenter at this address in the Hearne's 1850-51 City Brooklyn Directory.
• Occupation*: William Henry Holly was a ship’s carpenter.
  
  It appears from the census that he may have worked on shore at a shipyard as he grew older. The 1860 census gives his occupation as Ship Carpenter. The 1870 census gives his occupation as Spar marker. His obituary refers to him as the “well-known ship carpenter.”
  
  The family tradition says that he sailed on ships as the carpenter and even went to the Orient. We have a fabric (perhaps a scarf) painting of a woman who appears to be upper-class, that is supposed to be a memento he brought back from the Orient. On the back either my grandfather or uncle wrote that it was brought back from Japan about 1850 and is ____ Yoshida. Two wooden boxes that are called his ship trunks are in the family, in the possession of David B. Tilley, Jr., and Roy Dearstyne.
  
  The following description of the duties of a ship's carpenter is taken from Richard Henry Dana, The Seaman's Friend (1841), pp 153-155.
  "CARPENTER.-- Almost every merchant vessel of a large class, or bound upon a long voyage, carries a carpenter. His duty is to work at his trade under the direction of the master, and to assist in all-hands work according to his ability. He is stationed with the larboard or starboard watch, as he may be needed, though, if there is no third mate, usually with the larboard. In working ship, if he is an able seaman, (as well as carpenter) he will be put in some more important place, as looking after the main tack and bowlines, or working the forecastle with the mate; and if capable of leading his watch aloft, he would naturally take the bunt or an earing. He is not expected to handle the light sails, nor to go above the topsail yards, except upon the work of his trade. If he ships for an able seaman as well as carpenter, he must be capable of doing seaman's work upon the rigging and taking his turn at the wheel, if called upon; though he would not be required to do it except in bad weather, or in case the vessel should be short-handed. If he does not expressly ship for seaman as well as carpenter, no nautical skill can be required of him; but he must still, when all hands are called, or if ordered by the master, pull and haul about decks, and go aloft in the work usual on such occasions, as reefing and furling. But the inferior duties of the crew, as sweeping decks, slushing, tarring, &c., would not be put upon him, nor would he be required to do any strictly seaman's work, except taking a helm in case of necessity, or such work as all hands join in.
  
  The carpenter is not an officer, has no command, and cannot give an order even to the smallest boy; yet he is a privileged person. He live in the steerage, with the steward, has charge of the ship's chest of tools, and in all things connected with his trade, is under the sole direction of the master. The chief mate has no authority over him, in his trade, unless it be in case of the master's absence or disability. In all things pertaining to the working of the vessel, however, and as far he acts in the capacity of a seaman, he must obey the orders of the officers as implicitly as any of the crew would; though, perhaps, and order from the second mate would come somewhat in the form of a request. Yet there is no doubt that he must obey the second mate in his proper place, as much as he would the master in his. Although he lives in the steerage, he gets his food from the galley, from the same mess with the men in the forecastle, having no better or different fare in any respect; and he has no right on the quarterdeck, but must take his place on the forecastle with the common seaman.
  
  In many vessels, during fine weather, upon long voyages, the carpenter stands no watch, but "sleeps in" at night, is called at daylight, and works all day at his trade. But in this case, whenever all hands are called, he must come up with the rest. In bad weather, when he cannot well work at his trade, or if the vessel becomes short-handed, he is put in a watch, and does duty on deck, turning in and out with the rest. In many vessels, especially those bound on short voyages, the carpenter stands his watch, and, while on deck, works at his trade in the day-time, if the weather will permit, and at night, or in bad weather, does watch duty according to his ability. "
• Property Record: William was involved in a property transaction on 31 May 1855 at East Port Chester, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Be it remembered that we Gilbert P. Finch and Frederick Lockwood, both of Greenwich in the County of Fairfield, fence viewers in and for said Greenwich duly appointed and sworn according to law, having been called out by William Holly of said Greenwich, to view a certain fence situated in said Greenwich, in East Port Chester so called. The said fence being a division fence, between the said Holly on the one side and Thomas M. Lyons of the town of New London and County of New London on the other side. The said fence commencing at the northwest corner of Holly's land on Water Street so called, and thence running easterly to the northeast corner of said Holly's land, and thence south to the southeast corner of said Holly's land, and being the whole distance, to wit, the distance of four hundred and six feet. The division fence that separates the said land of the said Holly from the land of the said Thomas M. Lyon. And the said fence viewers on this the 31st day of May AD 1855 viewed said fence and it appearing to us that the said Holly and the said Lyon could not agree respecting the division of said existing fence, and the same being an existing fence between said proprietors, and owned by said Holly, and there was no record of any division of such fence. And on said day we then and (sic) divided and proportioned unto the said William Holly the western half of said fence beginning at the aforesaid northwest corner on Water Street so called and running East twelve rods and one quarter to a pile of stones, and a stake drove into the ground. And did divide and apportion to the said Lyon the east half of said fence commencing at the point last described and running east twelve rods and one quarter to the northeast corner of said Holly's land, and thence southerly to the said southeast of said Holly's land, and did award in favour of the said William Holly and against the said Thomas M. Lyon, the just sum of twenty-four dollars and fifty cents for the fence so set to said Thomas M. Lyon, the sum being two dollars per rod for each rod of said fence so set to said Lyon. And do limit the time for the payment of the above award to the 30th day of June AD 1855 from the date hereof. Dated at Greenwich the 31st day of May 1855. Gilbert P. Finch and Frederick Lockwood, fence viewers. Received to record May 31st 1855 and recorded by Samuel Close, Town Clerk.⁵
• Census: William appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Ship Carpenter, no listing for real estate value, $300 for personal estate. Age 48, b. CT, with Margaret, age 42, b. N.Y., Harriet, age 12, b. CT, Emma, age 9, b. N.Y., William, age 7, b. CT, Madison, age 5, b. CT, Newman, age 2, b. CT. Same dwelling as Thomas M. Lyon household. Thomas M. Lyon married Sarah E. Edwards, daughter of Elizabeth Holly Edwards, sister of William Henry. Nextdoor dwelling was Elizabeth and husband William Edwards and children. If the birth places are correct for the children, that would put their residence in Brooklyn no more than 1848-1853. Other nearby residents were William Ritch, William H. Mead, Seth Mead, Henry Merritt, Daniel Lyon ($15,000 in real estate).
• Newspaper Mention*: According to the 25 November 1869 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester, New York,
  "MARINE DISASTER: The Brigantine, Persia, Capt. Stephen Carey, of Halifax, bound from New York home, in ballast, went ashore on Manursing Island on the night of the 17th instant. She has been surveyed by Capts. E.R. Davis, and Nelson Studwell, assisted by W. H. Holly, of this place, and on their report has been condemned, and will be sold by public auction, by R.F. Brundage, auctioneer, tomorrow, (Friday) the 26th instant, 12 m. She is 160 tons burthen and insured in Halifax, N.S. Her original cost was 5000 pounds sterling."⁶
  
• Census: William appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 at Port Chester, Rye, Westchester, New York, as Holley, William, age 59, Spar Maker, b. Conn., with Margaret, 54, Keeping House, Harriet, 21, Emma 18, William 17, Madison 15, Newman, 12 and Isabella McKinley, 9. All the children listed as "At Home" and all except William listed as born NY. None listed as "father of foreign birth." Madison, Newman, and Isabella listed as attending school within the year.⁷
• Census: William appeared on the census of 1880 at ED 124, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as Holley, William, age 68, Carpenter, b. Conn and parents born Conn., with Margaret, wife, age 62 born Scotland, and parents born Scotland. Harritt, daughter, age 30, tailoris. Madison, son, age 24, Fisherman. Newman A., age 22, son, Fisherman. The three children listed as born Conn.⁸
• (Witness) Probate: William Henry Holly is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Jane Webb on 4 March 1885 at Probate Court, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Newspaper Mention: According to the 2 July 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York,
  "Uncle Holley has worked out and is to rig a very nice flag pole for the Dickinson Stables on Westchester Ave." (I suspect this refers to WHH, but don't know.).
  
• Address: As of 14 December 1891, William Henry Holly was admitted to Westchester County Almshouse, Mount Pleasant, Westchester, New York as age 80. The inmate card shows his having lived in state 20 yrs, born in Stamford, CT, and parents the same, able to read and write, Habits: Intemp, Occupation: carpenter, Occupation of Father: Cooper, brothers - 2, sisters - 2, How many children living: 4 (this was incorrect), Existing Cause of Dependence Sick and Vagrant, Probable Destiny: May Recover. From Rye. Discharged: died Jany 24, '92.
• Death*: William died on 24 January 1892, Mt. Pleasant, Westchester, New York, at age 79, Town Clerks for Port Chester and Mt. Pleasant (Valhalla) were not able to find death certificate. Researcher in Albany death index was not able to find an entry in 2005.⁶
• Burial*: William was buried on 27 January 1892, Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, Westchester, New York, Card at cemetery office reads "W. Holly". and lists Plot B75, Haight Plot. J. Sloat is the funeral director, which is the same as for Margaret Holly 6 yrs. earlier. There is no stone in the Haight plot, and W. Holly is not listed on the Haight plot card.⁹
• Obituary*: 28 January 1892 Obituary: Port Chester Journal, 28 Jan 1892, Obituary: "William Holley, a well known ship carpenter of this village, for many years a resident here, died on Sunday, in the 80th year of his age. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. John W. Merritt, on Haseco Avenue, Rev. W. F. Wakefield officiating." (Probably 72 Haseco, based on Port Chester directory.).

• Last Edited: 3 Oct 2007

William Lorenzo Holly¹

• Father: Jared Holly¹ b. 14 Jan 1775, d. 21 Jun 1849
• Mother: Polly Waring¹ b. 1782, d. 10 May 1870

• Birth*: William was born in June 1804, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, , (Find a Grave entry lists Jan 1803 as birth).¹
• He was the son of Jared Holly and Polly Waring.¹
• Marriage*: William married Anna Maria Scofield, daughter of Benjamin Scofield Jr. and Anna Husted, on 21 January 1824, Stanwich Congregational Church, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.²
• Census: William appeared on the census of 18 September 1850 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as age 46, Mason, $3000 in real estate, with Anna M., age 45, and Emily M., age 20. Very hard to read. Henry W. would be about 14, and I looked through the entire Stamford census and did not see him. The ancestry.com 1850 index does not return a Henry Holly anywhere matching his age.³
• Census*: William appeared on the census of 24 July 1860 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as age 60, Stone Mason, real estate of $3000 and Personal estate of $1000, with Maria, age 50. In the same dwelling with his daughter Emily Todd and family, separate household.⁴
• Will*: William left a will on 21 September 1863 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, "I, William L. Holly of Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, being now of sound disposing mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows, viz:
  First, I order my Executor and Executrix hereinafter named, to pay my just debts, my funeral expenses and the expenses of settling my Estate.
  Second, I give, devise and bequeath the annual use and income of all my Estates both real and personal, to my wife Anna M during her natural life.
  Third, After the decease of my said wife, I give and devise the whole of my Estate to my two children Henry W. Holly, and Emily M. Todd, to be divided equally between them, share and share alike. And I direct that a note of one thousand dollars which I hold against said Henry W. Holly, with all the interest on the same due at the time of the distribution of my Estate between said Henry W. and Emily M. Todd, shall be set to said Henry as a part of his portion of my Estate.
  Lastly, I constitute and appoint my brother-in-law Frederick B. Scofield and my said wife Anna M. Executor and Executrix of this my last will and testament, and declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21st day of September, AD 1863.
  William L. Holly
  Signed, sealed, pronounced and declared by the said Testator as and for his last will and testament, in our presence who sign as attesting witnesses hereof, in the presence of the testator and at his request.
  Alfred A. Holly
  E. S. Weed
  William T. Minor."⁵
  
  
• Death*: William died on 18 October 1863, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 59.^5,6
• Burial*: William was buried, St. Johns and St. Andrews Episcopal Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.⁶
• Probate Record: William was listed in probate records on 31 October 1863 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows: "At a Court of Probate holden at Stamford in and for the District of Stamford October 31st 1863:
  
  Anna M. Holly and Frederick B. Scofield named in the foregoing Will of William L. Holly as the Executrix and Executor thereof presented the same to this Court for Probate, and produced here in Court William T. Minor, one of the attending witnesses thereto, who solemnly swore that he saw the testator, William L. Holly, sign and seal the same; that he heard him pronounce and declare the same as and for his last will and testament; that he then deemed the said testator to be of sound disposing mind and memory; and that he, the deponent, together with Alfred A. Holly & E. S. Weed subscribed thereto as attesting witnesses thereof, in the presence of the said testator, at his request, and in the presence of each other, whereupon said will is by this Court adjudged to be duly passed and the same is approved and ordered to be recorded. And the said Frederick B. Scofield and Anna M. Holly here in Court accept the trust of executing the same and have given bond according to law, to the acceptance of this Court which is on file.
  Six months from the date hereof are limited and allowed by this Court to the creditors of said Estate in which to present their claims for settlement, of which the Executors will give legal notice and one year is allowed for the settlement of said Estate.
  
  Messrs. David H. Clark and Edward P. Whitney both of Stamford judicious and disinterested persons are appointed appraisers on said Estate.
  Wm. H. Holly, Judge."⁷
• Probate Record*: William was listed in probate records on 7 November 1863 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows: "To the Court of Probate for the District of Stamford. Estate of Wm. L. Holly late of Stamford in said District Dec'd. The subscribers, appointed appraisers on said Estate, having been legally sworn, have appraised all said estate both real and personal, according to its value and have assisted in making a true and perfect inventory thereof as follows:
  
  House and Lot, $3500
  Personal Estate, see Inventory on file, $233
  Cash in Savings Bank, $309
  Cash in Stamford Bank, $100
  Henry W. Holly's note, $1000
  
  Edward P. Whitney, David H. Clark, Appraisers Under Oath.
  
  Frederick B. Scofield, Executor
  Anna M. Holly, Executrix
  At a Court of Probate holden at Stamford in and for the District of Stamford, November 7th, 1863. The foregoing Inventory is, upon the Oaths of the Executor and Executrix, accepted approved and ordered to be recorded.
  Wm. H. Holly, Judge."⁸

• Last Edited: 9 Apr 2007

William Oscar Holly¹

• Father: William P. Holly¹ b. 1843, d. 1899
• Mother: Emily D. (?)¹ b. 1845

• Birth*: William was born in 1867, New York.¹
• He was the son of William P. Holly and Emily D. (?).¹
• Death*: William died in 1926, New York.²
• Burial*: William was buried in 1926, Bedford Union Cemetery, Plot 20, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.²

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2006

William P. Holly¹

• Father: John Banks Holly¹ b. 18 May 1804, d. 21 Dec 1876
• Mother: Deborah R. (?)² b. c 1815

• Birth*: William was born in 1843, Westchester, New York.¹
• He was the son of John Banks Holly and Deborah R. (?).^1,2
• Marriage*: William married Emily D. (?) in 1866.³
• Census*: William appeared on the census of 23 July 1870 at Bedford, Westchester County, New York, as age 28, no occupation listed. Wife listed as Mrs. W. Two children, Oscar, 3, and Arthur, 1. 2 Servants: Antonett Phenix, 35, black, b. NY, and Amanda Phenix, 14, black, b. NY. 2 Farm Hands: John Thompson, 30 and Damilds (sic), 35, both b. NY. Separate household in the dwelling of John B. Holly.⁴
• Census: William appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at 213 E. 50th St., New York City, New York, New York, as age 36, Real Estate Agent. Wife Emily D, age 35, keeping house. William O., son age 13 At School. Arthur S., son age 11 At School. Howard L., son age 9. John A., son age 8. Emily L., daughter age 5. Antoinette Phenix, black, age 50, servant, b. New York, father b. Maryland, mother New York. Six boarders: Mary Moffitt, 18, Clerk in store. Joseph Callan, 30, Barkeeper. Isaac Varian, 43, Engineer. Ida A. Lewis, 23, Saleslady. Catharine Rae, 27, Bookkeeper in store. Nicholas Niessan, 25, Carpenter.³
• Death*: William died in 1899, New York.⁵
• Burial*: William was buried in 1899, 213 E. 50th St., Plot 20, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.⁵

• Last Edited: 29 Jun 2006

William Percy Holly¹

• Father: John Morton Holly¹ b. 31 May 1840, d. 19 Jan 1892
• Mother: Ella Abitha Waterbury¹ b. 8 May 1850, d. 1935

• Birth*: William was born on 23 June 1879, New York.¹
• He was the son of John Morton Holly and Ella Abitha Waterbury.¹

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2007

William Platt Holly¹

• Father: Isaac Holly Jr.¹ b. 9 Mar 1798, d. 21 Aug 1879
• Mother: Abigail Elizabeth Lyon b. 26 Jul 1797, d. 4 Jul 1851

• Birth*: William was born on 8 October 1829, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.²
• He was the son of Isaac Holly Jr. and Abigail Elizabeth Lyon.¹
• Baptism: William was baptized on 8 August 1830 at Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• Death*: William died on 19 December 1887, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 58.^2,3
• Burial*: William was buried, 2nd Congregational Churchyard, Putnam Ave next to church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.²

• Last Edited: 4 Sep 2006

William Webb Holly

William Webb Holly, oldest son of William Henry Holly and Margaret McQueen.

• Father: William Henry Holly b. 7 Jun 1812, d. 24 Jan 1892
• Mother: Margaret McQueen b. 14 Sep 1818, d. 13 May 1886

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• (Witness) Photo Link: RELATED PHOTO(S).
  
• (Witness) Photo Link: RELATED PHOTO(S).
  
• Birth*: William was born on 22 December 1852, East Port Chester, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, , Date as transcribed from Bible of William and Margaret McQueen Holly. On his daughter, Hattie Adelia Holly's Delayed Registration Birth Certificate, his birth year is given as 1853 and birthplace E. Port Chester, CT. On Dorothy Holly's delayed birth certificate, his birthdate is given by his wife, Hattie Ball Mentzel, as 22 Dec 1853.¹
• He was the son of William Henry Holly and Margaret McQueen.
• (Witness) Census: William Webb Holly appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 in the household of William Henry Holly at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of William Henry Holly for details.).
• (Witness) Census: William Webb Holly appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 in the household of William Henry Holly at Port Chester, Rye, Westchester, New York, (See record of William Henry Holly for details.).²
• Census*: William appeared on the census of 6 July 1870 at Port Chester, Rye, Westchester, New York, as living with W. A. Merritt, age 67, as farm hand, no other members of household.²
• Census: William appeared on the census of 3 June 1880 at 110 Riverside Avenue, ED 145, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Single, Moulder, living in household of Elmore Moses, (age 47, "no occupation", wife Nancy 42, stepson Charles J. 27, stepdau. Mary E, 17, boarder, Horace Saunders 23, Boarder, George Finch, 81, boarder Cornelia Jones).³
• Marriage*: William married Mary E. Finch, daughter of Nancy (?), in 1880.
• Address: As of 1883, William lived at Hoyt Lane, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut as listed in the Norwalk Directory, occupation moulder.
• Divorce*: William and Mary E. Finch were divorced between 1885 and 1892.
• Census: William appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Rye Village, Rye Township, Westchester, New York, as born Dec. 1858, age shown as 41. Name shown as William W. Holley, mother born in Scotland. Shown as Single, Photographer.⁴
• Marriage*: William married Hattie Ball, daughter of Philip M. Ball and Adelia Bloomer, in 1900.
• Address*: As of 1910, William lived at 38a Eldredge, Port Chester, Westchester, New York as photgr, home address.
• Census: William appeared on the census of 1910 at 38 Eldridge St., Rye Village, Rye, Westchester, New York, as Laborer, Odd jobs, age 50, married 10 years, with wife Hattie, age 28, b. New York and parents b. New York, daughter Huyler (error, he was a son), age 8, Hattie, daughter, age 7, Dorothy, Daughter, age 4, and Edward, son, age 2. Says father born England.⁵
• Divorce: William and Hattie Ball were divorced between 1910 and 1920 (William is shown in 1920 census as divorced and his ex-wife Hattie is found in Manhattan.).⁵
• Census: William appeared on the census of 28 January 1920 at 35 Eldridge St., ED 170, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, as renter, age 60, divorced, Painter (Industry: contractor). Living in five-household dwelling.⁶
• Note*: He stayed for a time with his daughter Dorothy. circa 1930 at Rye, Westchester, New York.
  
  
• Note: At the time of his death, he was staying with his son Huyler. at Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
  
  
• Death*: William died on 30 October 1932, Port Chester, Westchester, New York, at age 79, of Apoplexy, age 79. Death certificate lists chronic nephritis, found dead in bed. The death certificate information was supplied by Huyler Holly, 67 Putnam Drive. The information listed is:
  Residence, 67 Putnam Drive, Port Chester. Length of residence in district where death occurred, 60 yrs.
  Marital status: Married, wife Hattie Holly. Date of Birth, Dec. 23, 1853. Age 79 (crossed out and 78 written in pencil) 10 months, 8 days. Trade Moulder, Inductry, Foundry. Date last worked at this occupation, 1929, total time in occupation, 40 yrs. Birthplace, East Port Chester, Conn. Father William Holly, Birthplace not known. Mother Margaret McQueen, Birthplace Scotland.
  Place of burial, Greenwood Union, Rye, date of burial, Nov. 2, 1932.
  Undertaker Russell (Dillon?), 200 Westchester, Port Chester.^7,8
• Burial*: William was buried on 2 November 1932, Greenwood Union Cemetery, Section C, Lot 12, Grave 25, Rye, Westchester, New York, in section of single graves. Stone placed by grandson Larry Kloess, Jr., 2005. Undertaker Russell J. Shaw, Buried by Huyler Holly. The funeral was held at Huyler's home.⁹
• Oral History*: Larry Kloess, Jr. relates, "My mother told me many times that he had been a vaudevillian banjo and dance man in the teens or twenties and that he was good on the stage sometimes in blackface doing minstrels. He appeared with the famous Eddie Foy. I personally know nothing in the way of confirmation."
  

• Last Edited: 6 Oct 2007

Willis Holly¹

• Father: Henry W. Holly¹ b. 1826, d. 10 Nov 1904
• Mother: Emily Tiffany¹ b. 1833

• Birth*: Willis was born in 1854.¹
• He was the son of Henry W. Holly and Emily Tiffany.¹
• Marriage*: Willis married Margaret M. (?) in 1895.²
• Census*: Willis appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 at 117 Cambridge Place, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, as Boarder, age 55, 2nd marriage, married 15 years, Employee of Manufacturer, Cotton Specialties. With Margaret M., age 39, also 2nd marriage, no children, born at sea [unreadable: Bell cit?], father born Pennsylvania, mother Ire-English. Boarding in the dwelling of Anne R. Wille [Wills?], age 54, divorced, born in New York, father born New York, mother Connecticut, 5 children, 3 living, Teacher, Boarding House.²
• Census: Willis appeared on the census of 1920 at 140 West 47th St., New York City, New York County, New York, as age 65, Boarder, Insurance Salesman. His wife Margaret M. is listed on the last page of the district, on a sheet marked Supplemental Page, at the same address, as Wife, age 58, b. Pennsylvania, father b. Pennsylvania, and mother b. Ireland, occupation None.³
• Census: Willis appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 at 222 Twenty-third Street, New York City, New York County, New York, as age 75, occupation Clerical, Public Office, with Margaret M., Wife, age 69, born Pennsylvania, father born Pennsylvania, mother Ireland. Large apartment building, many pages of roomers.⁴
• Death*: Willis died on 4 August 1931, New York City, New York County, New York.¹

• Last Edited: 14 Sep 2006

Winifred Lulu Holly

High School Graduation portrait of Winifred Lulu Holly, grandmother of this website compiler.

• Father: Alexander Newman Holly b. 6 Apr 1858, d. 19 Apr 1923
• Mother: Annie Maria Guernsey b. 28 May 1859, d. 4 Mar 1911

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Married Name: Her married name was Tilley.
• Birth*: Winifred was born on 16 March 1890, Port Chester, Westchester, New York.
• She was the daughter of Alexander Newman Holly and Annie Maria Guernsey.
• (Witness) Photo Link: RELATED PHOTO(S).
  
• Photo Link: RELATED PHOTO(S).
  
• Marriage*: Winifred married Milton Popple Tilley, son of Herbert Charles Tilley and Nevada Brown, on 22 September 1917, Newport News, VA.
• Death*: Winifred died on 23 June 1980, Pleasant Valley, Litchfield, Connecticut, at age 90.
• Photo Link*: RELATED PHOTO(S): (Photos from Port Chester and Greenwich).
  

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2007

Martha Holmes¹

• Married Name: As of 2 December 1686,her married name was Holly.¹
• Marriage*: Martha married Elisha Holly, son of John Holly and Mary (?), on 2 December 1686, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Death*: Martha died on 4 August 1721.²
• Probate Extract*: Martha was listed in a probate extract on 1 July 1725 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows: HOLLY, Martha, late of Stamford, July 1, 1725, Elisha Holly, Eliphalet Holly, Elnathan Holly, Isreal Holly, Cary Leeds, in right of his wife, Joseph Whiting in right of his wife, and Eliphalet Seely in right of his wife, all of Stamford, Children of decedent, acknowledged the receipt of our full share of said estate. Witnesses Charles Bishop and Andrew Bishop. page 29.³

• Last Edited: 24 Sep 2007

Mary Holmes¹

• Father: Stephen Holmes¹ b. c 1689
• Mother: Martha Mead b. 11 Dec 1693

• Birth*: Mary was born circa 1720, Horseneck, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Holmes and Martha Mead.¹
• Marriage*: Mary married John Webb circa 1738.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1738,her married name was Webb.¹
• Death*: Mary died on 24 February 1761, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Oct 2006

Stephen Holmes¹

• Birth*: Stephen was born circa 1689, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen married Sarah Green on 7 September 1710, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen married Martha Mead, daughter of Jonathan Mead and Martha Finch, on 27 February 1717/18, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Oct 2006

Stephen Holmes¹

• Father: Stephen Holmes¹ b. c 1689
• Mother: Martha Mead¹ b. 11 Dec 1693

• Birth*: Stephen was born on 6 September 1726, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Holmes and Martha Mead.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Oct 2006