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Nathaniel Davidson¹

• Marriage*: Nathaniel married Fannie Pearsall, daughter of Uriah Pearsall and Ann Cornell.¹

• Last Edited: 8 Jul 2005

Robert Dunbar¹

• Birth*: Robert was born in 1753, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Robert married Eunice Barker on 9 December 1773, Rhode Island.
• Death*: Robert died on 7 May 1821, Bristol, Rhode Island.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Eunice Barker¹

• Birth*: Eunice was born on 22 May 1754, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Eunice married Robert Dunbar on 9 December 1773, Rhode Island.
• Married Name: As of 9 December 1773,her married name was Dunbar.
• Death*: Eunice died on 11 May 1820, Rhode Island at age 65.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Peleg Brown¹

• Birth*: Peleg was born on 28 April 1757, Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Peleg married Mary Cornell Coggeshall (?) on 9 July 1778.
• Death*: Peleg died on 26 November 1831, South Kingston, Newport County, Rhode Island, at age 74.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Mary Cornell Coggeshall (?)¹

• Birth*: Mary was born on 14 July 1761, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Mary married Peleg Brown on 9 July 1778.
• Married Name: As of 9 July 1778,her married name was Brown.
• Death*: Mary died on 15 February 1837, Rhode Island at age 75.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Capt. Nathaniel Armstrong¹

• Birth*: Nathaniel was born on 21 August 1788, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Nathaniel married Lucy Champlin on 3 February 1795, Rhode Island.
• Death*: Nathaniel died on 1 December 1843, Rhode Island at age 55.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Lucy Champlin¹

• Birth*: Lucy was born on 26 February 1774, Rhode Island.¹
• Marriage*: Lucy married Capt. Nathaniel Armstrong on 3 February 1795, Rhode Island.
• Married Name: As of 3 February 1795,her married name was Armstrong.
• Death*: Lucy died on 8 June 1852, Rhode Island at age 78.¹

• Last Edited: 9 Jul 2005

Sarah Pratt¹

• Father: Mason Delano Pratt¹ b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 14 Oct 1947
• Mother: Mabel Crane¹ b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 23 Mar 1941

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• Birth*: Sarah was born on 24 May 1890, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.¹
• She was the daughter of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane.¹
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Pratt appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 330 Spruce St, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).²

• Last Edited: 14 Jul 2005

Richard Henry Pratt II¹

Dick, 1919

• Father: Mason Delano Pratt¹ b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 14 Oct 1947
• Mother: Mabel Crane¹ b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 23 Mar 1941

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• Birth*: Richard was born on 2 December 1891, Steelton, Pennsylvania.¹
• He was the son of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane.¹
• (Witness) Census: Richard Henry Pratt II appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 330 Spruce St, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).²
• Marriage*: Richard married Marjorie Marsh on 1 June 1920.³
• Marriage*: Richard married Dorrothy Michaels Nathan before 1944.³
• Death*: Richard died in August 1973, Stonington, Connecticut, at age 81.

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2007

Marion Pratt¹

• Father: Mason Delano Pratt¹ b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 14 Oct 1947
• Mother: Mabel Crane¹ b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 23 Mar 1941

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• Birth*: Marion was born on 23 July 1894, Steelton, Pennsylvania.¹
• She was the daughter of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane.¹
• (Witness) Census: Marion Pratt appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 330 Spruce St, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).²
• (Witness) Census: Marion Pratt appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 2103 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).³
• Death*: Marion died circa 1960, Nursing home near Raritan, New Jersey.
• ToDo Tag*: Search for death certificate. at Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
  
  

• Last Edited: 15 Aug 2007

Mason Alexander Pratt¹

The youngest son, Mason Alexander, in 1902 in Steelton, PA.

• Father: Mason Delano Pratt¹ b. 23 Jan 1865, d. 14 Oct 1947
• Mother: Mabel Crane¹ b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 23 Mar 1941

• Birth*: Mason was born on 29 April 1901.¹
• He was the son of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane.¹
• Anecdote*: From a Harrisburg, PA newspaper: "Alexander Pratt, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Mason D. Pratt, Green and Herr streets, accidentally shot himself yesterday morning with his father's old-fashioned four-shot pistol with which he was playing. Mr. Pratt was in Carlisle and Mrs. Pratt was away from home. Little Alexander got the pistol out of the drawer where it is kept by Mr. Pratt and put it into his overcoat pocket. He strolled down Green street and entered the home of Francis H. Hoy, Jr., where he is a frequent visitor. As soon as he entered the room where some of the members of the family were, Miss Malaney, a sister-in-law of Mr. Hoy, saw the pistol sticking out of the boy's pocket and asked him what it was. The youngster immediately pulled the pistol out and began to flourish it about. Miss Malaney cautioned him to be careful and not point it at any one. She had no sooner warned him than he lowered the pistol, the trigger caught in his clothing and the weapon was accidentally discharged. The ball entered the groin and took a downward course through the thigh, coming out at the back of the limb just above the knee. The boy was immediately placed on a couch and the blood washed away from the wound. Hot applications were kept on the wound until medical attendance was summoned when, after an examination, Mr. Hoy, who had been called home by his wife, carried the little sufferer in his arms to his home. The wound is not a serious one and it is expected that a quick recovery will be made."
  
• (Witness) Census: Mason Alexander Pratt appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of Mason Delano Pratt at 3355 Grant St., San Diego, San Diego County, California, (See record of Mason Delano Pratt for details.).²
• Census*: Mason appeared on the census of 7 April 1930 at 315 East Commonwealth, Precinct 12, Fullerton, Orange County, California, as Lodger in the household of William Farand. Age 28, single, born in Pennsylvania, father born Indiana, mother Wisconsin. Map clerk in Electric shop.³
• Marriage*: Mason married Lucy Mildred Buttorff on 6 March 1935.¹
• Death*: Mason died in February 1976, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 74.⁴

• Last Edited: 14 Oct 2007

Lucy Mildred Buttorff¹

• Birth*: Lucy was born on 16 May 1898.^1,2
• Marriage*: Lucy married Mason Alexander Pratt, son of Mason Delano Pratt and Mabel Crane, on 6 March 1935.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 March 1935,her married name was Pratt.
• Death*: Lucy died in December 1978, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, at age 80.²

• Last Edited: 15 Aug 2007

Abraham Holly¹

• Father: David Holly b. 16 Jan 1695, d. c 1747
• Mother: Sarah Bolt² b. c 1721

• Research Note*: At this time, we do not know the father of David Holly. We think it may be Abraham due to a note in the Charles Moses Holly book to that effect, and due to a family verbal tradition that we had an ancestor Abraham Holly who joined the Revolutionary War at age 17 as a tailor's apprentice. For research purposes, I am collecting all the facts that I can find about any Abraham Holly. This Abraham lived in Darien. David married Sally Webb from Darien, and this Abraham's father was named David, but at this time I think it may be less likely that this Abraham was David's father. However, this Abraham did have three boys in his 1790 household. Hopefully future research will clarify these issues.
• Biography*: An unknown date : Charles Moses Holly's "Record of the Holly Family in America" lists Abraham Holly on p. 65, #124, as the son of David Holly by his second wife, the widow Sarah Little.³
  
• Birth*: Abraham was born on 17 April 1746, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Bolt.²
• Milit-War*: He served in the military in 1777 According to Edith M. Wicks' Stamford's Soldiers: "Abraham (S-37114) was a private in Capt. Sylvanus Brown's Company, Col. Chandler's Regiment. He enlisted 14 March 1777 [just before his 31st birthday] for the duration of the war. He and his friends attested that he did not desert in December 1780, as claimed. Abraham Holly was born 17 April 1746 at Stamford, Connecticut, son of David and Sarah (Bolt) (Little) Holly, who were married 28 Jul 1743. Sarah (Bolt) Little was the widow of John Little of Norwalk. Abraham married Martha -----. He died at Darien 7 Jan 1828, his will being probated at Stamford 30 Jan 1828. Child: i. Isaac, born 26 Dec 1780 at Darien. He died before 1820."⁴
• Marriage*: Abraham married Martha (?) circa 1780, Fairfield County, Connecticut.⁵
• Census: Abraham appeared on the census of 1790 at Darien area, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as Abraham Holly Junior, 1 male 16+, 3 males under 16, 3 females. Nearby names were Widow Anne Dibble, John, John Jr., Jonathan, and Thaddeus Bell, James Waterbury, Widow Mary Weed Junior, Jonas Weed and Jonas Weed Jr, Jacob Howe and other Howes, and Gershom, Deliverance and Abraham Slason. Although this says Abraham, Junr, I think this must be Abraham of Darien, because these look like Darien names, and Revd Moses Mather is the third name on the next page. Thaddeus Bell, David Fancher, and other nearby names are buried in Darien cemeteries. Abraham would be 44 years old, and it looks as if there are young children here. He doesn't seem old enough to have a widowed daughter so these may well be his children.⁶
• Census-not found*: Abraham has not been found on the census of 1800 at Fairfield County, Connecticut.
• Census-not found: Abraham has not been found on the census of 1810 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
• Pensn App Revolution: Abraham filed a Revolutionary War Pension Application on 1 April 1818 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:
  I, Abraham Holly, of Stamford, in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, declare on oath that in the year 1777 I enlisted into the Revolutionary War in Captain Sylvanus Brown’s Company of Col. Chandler’s Regiment for during the war as a private soldier, which Regiment was of the Connecticut Line. I served till the end of the war under the said enlistment in the Continental Service and was then discharged by General Washington. My discharge I kept for many years but finally wore it out or lost it so that it is not now in existence to my knowledge. I supposed after so long a time it would be of no use to me. I am very poor, a cripple, unable to labor much and in need of the aid of my country for support.
  
  I, Benjamin Weed, Jr., of Stamford, in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, declare on oath that I was in the United States service in the Revolutionary War, where I was acquainted with the above named Abraham Holly, where I frequently saw him in the Regiment mentioned by him above and in the Contintal service for two or three years. His circumstances in life are such as that he needs the aid of his country for support.
  
  State of Connecticut, Ss. Stamford, Fairfield County, April 1^st, 1818. Personally before me Joseph Wood Judge of Probate of said State for Stamford District came Abraham Holly the abovenamed applicant and made solemn oath to the truth of this Declaration as above written. Also at the same time appeared Bamjamin Weed Jr. abovenamed and made solemn oath to the truth of his declaration as herein before written and thereupon the said Abraham Holly by virtue of a late Law of the United States entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War” made application for a pension from the United States. Jos Wood, Judge of Probate.
  
  State of Connecticut, Ss. Stamford, Probate Office. I, Joseph Wood, Judge of Probate of said State for Stamford District, certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Abraham Holly the above named applicant served in the Revolutionary war during the period by him in his said declaration stated against the common enemy in the Continental establishment and that he is in indigent circumstances and in attestation of the premises I have hereunto affixed my name and the Seal of said Court the 1^st day of April 1818. Jos Wood Judge of Probate.⁵
• Pensn App Revolution: Abraham filed a Revolutionary War Pension Application on 20 October 1818 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:
  I, Abraham Holly, of Stamford, in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, declare on oath that in the year 1777 I enlisted into the Revolutionary War in Captain Sylvanus Brown’s Company of Col. Chandler’s Regiment for during the war as a private soldier, which Regiment was of the Connecticut Line. I served till the end of the war under the said enlistment in the Continental Service and was then discharged by General Washington. My discharge I kept for many years but finally wore it out or lost it so that it is not now in existence to my knowledge. I supposed after so long a time it would be of no use to me. I am very poor, a cripple, unable to labor much and in need of the aid of my country for support.
  
  I, Benjamin Weed, Jr., of Stamford, in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, declare on oath that I was in the United States service in the Revolutionary War, where I was acquainted with the above named Abraham Holly, where I frequently saw him in the Regiment mentioned by him above and in the Contintal service for two or three years. His circumstances in life are such as that he needs the aid of his country for support.
  
  State of Connecticut, Ss. Stamford, Fairfield County, April 1^st, 1818. Personally before me Joseph Wood Judge of Probate of said State for Stamford District came Abraham Holly the abovenamed applicant and made solemn oath to the truth of this Declaration as above written. Also at the same time appeared Bamjamin Weed Jr. abovenamed and made solemn oath to the truth of his declaration as herein before written and thereupon the said Abraham Holly by virtue of a late Law of the United States entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War” made application for a pension from the United States. Jos Wood, Judge of Probate.
  
  State of Connecticut, Ss. Stamford, Probate Office. I, Joseph Wood, Judge of Probate of said State for Stamford District, certify that it appears to my satisfaction that Abraham Holly the above named applicant served in the Revolutionary war during the period by him in his said declaration stated against the common enemy in the Continental establishment and that he is in indigent circumstances and in attestation of the premises I have hereunto affixed my name and the Seal of said Court the 1^st day of April 1818. Jos Wood Judge of Probate.⁵
• Pensn App Revolution: Abraham filed a Revolutionary War Pension Application on 18 January 1819 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:
  Stamford, January 18, 1819
  Honorable J. C. Calhoun
  Sir,
  The papers of Abrm Holly have been returned to me in which he is noted as having deserted 7 Dec 1780. I have procured from Mr. Hubbell who was Inspector and paymaster of the 5^th Regiment two muster rolls and one payroll of Capt. Dorrance Company to which Abrm Holly (alias Hawley) belonged, which I now enclose to you with other evidence. Tho noted as having deserted 7^th Dec 1780, it will be seen by the testimony and by comparing the inclosed Rolls with those in the War Department that he never did desert. The Muster Roll for January 1781 Mr. Hubbell could not find, but Hawly is returned in the payroll for that month and the whole of the year 1781 which is immediately succeeding the time in which he is said to have deserted. He is also on the two Muster Rolls in 1781 noted absent for sickness. It will be seen by the testimony that he was absent on furlow in the month of Decr 1780 his wife being sick in child-bed immediately after that he joined the army and continued in it to the end of the war when he was paid for his services and rec’d his land warrant. This would not have been done had he deserted. It is expected the inclosed Muster Rolls and Pay Roll will be returned to me when examined at the War Department. I am Respectfully your obedient Joseph Wood.⁵
• Pensn App Revolution: Abraham filed a Revolutionary War Pension Application on 18 January 1819 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:
  I, Abigail Waterbury of Stamford, widow of Nathaniel Waterbury, deceased, testify that I am well acquainted with Abraham Holly of said Stamford. The said Holly’s family lived in the same house with me for two or three years in the Revolutionary War while the said Holly was in the Continental Army. I well remember that the said Holly had a son by the name of Isaac born on the 26^th day of December at our house, at which time the said Holly came home from the Army on a furlow for several days while his wife was confined with the birth of his son Isaac. After a few days said Holly returned to the army. I remember the birth of said Holly’s son because it was on my own birth (that is, the same day of the year) day and I well remember said Holly was home for several days on furlow at that time. I am fifty two years old this day if I remember correctly. I have no idea that said Holly ever deserted from the army for I have been well acquainted with him ever since his service in the army and never heard of that fact till since his papers were returned form Washington and he told me he was returned a deserter. And further the deponent saith not.
  
  I Gideon Weed of Stamford testify that I am well acquainted with Abraham Holly of said Stamford and have been ever since he was a child. Said Holly as I always understood enlisted into the Continental Army for during the was of the Revolution. Said Holly’s family lived in my house for two or three years while he was in the army. At the time his son Isaac was born, the said Holly came home on furlow of thirty days as I understood, and might have staid a day or two over his furlow on account of his wife’s sickness but returned to the army shortly. I never heard that he deserted till since his papers were returned from Washington and he told me he was returned a deserter. I cannot tell the year that he was at home on furlow, but well remember it was a very severe winter. I always understood said Holly was a good and faithful soldier. After he returned home from the army at the conclusion of the war he offered me his final settlement notes in pay for house rent but I did not take them as he was very poor. Afterwards he sold part of his said notes to Thaddeus Bell I think for half a crown on the pound. I do not believe said Holly ever deserted the army and further the Deponent saith not.
  
  I Martha Holly, wife of Abraham Holly of Stamford testify that our son Isaac Holly now decd was born on the 25^th day of December 1780 at the dwelling house of Gideon Weed of said Stamford and further the Deponent saith not.
  
  I Samuel Hoyt of Stamford, State of Connecticut, testify that I was well acquainted with Abraham Holly of said Stamford in the Army of the Revolutionary War. We both belonged to the same Regiment. I never heard of said Holly’s deserting the army untill the information came from the War Department on his application for a pension and if he had deserted said Army I should undoubtedly have heard of it or known it at the time. I am further more confident he never deserted the Army, from the circumstance that after the close of the war he gave me a power of attorney to procure from the proper Department his Land Warrant to which he was entitled by his enlistment and service. I obtained his warrant for one hundred acres of land and afterwards purchased the same of him. Some of his final settlement notes I understood at the time were bought of him by Thaddeus Bell. I do not know that I ever saw them. From these facts I think it is impossible that he should have been a deserter. And further the Deponent saith not.
  
  State of Connecticut, Stamford. Personally before me Joseph Wood, Public Notary Duly commissioned and sworn residing in said Stamford came Abigail Waterbury and Gideon Weed on the 26^th day of December 1818, Marthy Holly on the 7^th day of January 1819 and Samuel Hoyt on the 18^th day of January 1819 and respectively made oath to the truth of their respective affidavits herein before written and I do certify that they are credible witnesses. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office the 18^th day of January 1819. Joseph Wood, Notary Public.⁵
• Census*: Abraham appeared on the census of 1820 at Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as 1 male 45+, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 45+. Neighbors Samuel Mather, Rufus Bell, Isaiah Austin, Joshua Morehouse, Henry Bates.⁷
• Pensn App Revolution*: Abraham filed a Revolutionary War Pension Application on 27 July 1820 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:
  District and State of Connecticut, ss. Fairfield County. Be it remembered, that in the County Court, held in and for the County of Fairfield, in the District and State aforesaid, on this 27^th day of July, 1820, the same being a Court of Record, and having a Seal, under the Authority of said State, personally came and appeared in open Court Abrm. Holley, aged seventy-four years, resident in the Town of Darien…and …doth declare on his oath that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: viz) in the Spring of 1777 he enlisted into a Company commanded by Capt. S. Brown in Col. Chandler’s Regt of the Connecticut line for during the War, Served out his time and at the close of the War was honorably discharged, that the original Declaration made by him, for the purpose of obtaining a Pension, under the Act of Contress of the 18^th of March, 1818, was dated the 1^st of April 1818, that in pursuance thereof he was entered in the List of Pensioners and received a Pension Certificate No. 9910……And I do further declare that my occupation is that of a labourer but from a total loss of sight have been unable to labor for many years and that I have a family residing with me of a wife aged sixty-six years. Abraham Holley, his mark….Whereupon said Court is….of the opinion that the total amount in value of the property contained in the aforesaid Schedule, is three Dollars and 3 cents. Attest David Burr, Clerk.
  
  (The list of property on the affidavit was 4 chairs, 1 table, 3 coarse dishes, 4 plates, 3 knives and 4 forks, three spoons, 4 cups & saucers, 1 porridge pot, 1 Tea Kettle, 1 Spider, 1 Frying pan, 1 pr sad Irons, 1 Meat Barrel & 1 old chest.).⁵
• Death*: Abraham died on 7 January 1828, Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 81. As "Abram Holley, old age, age 81."^1,8
• Probate*: Abraham estate was probated on 30 January 1828 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Spencer P. Mead's abstracts of the probate records says "Holly, Abraham, late of Darien, Jan. 30, 1828, his widow refused to qualify, and letters of administration on his estate granted to Henry Bates of Darien, who was ordered to advertise for claims, page 23."⁹
• Probate: Abraham estate was probated on 30 January 1828 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, At a Court of Probate holden at Stamford in & for the district of Stamford Jan'y 30th 1828. The widow of Abraham Holly Dec'd late of Darien in said District having signified to this Court that she declines administering the estate of said Abraham, Henry Bates of said Darien is appointed administrator of said estate & has given bond according to law which is on file, this court limits six months from this date for the exhibition of claims against said estate and directs said administrator to give legal notice thereof. Chas Hawley, Judge.¹⁰
• Research Note: On 13 August 2005 I submitted two Abraham Holly's to Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Lookup (Abraham 1746 and Abraham 1758). They notified me that no one has joined the DAR based on their service.¹¹

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2009

David Holly

• Father: Jonathan Holly¹ b. 1 Mar 1662, d. 12 Oct 1712
• Mother: Sarah Finch¹ b. 26 Jan 1662

• Birth*: David was born on 16 January 1695, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. (1696?).
• He was the son of Jonathan Holly and Sarah Finch.¹
• Marriage*: David married Margery Webb on 10 May 1722, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: David married Sarah Bolt on 28 July 1743, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Death*: David died circa 1747, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Probate Record*: David was listed in probate records between 1748 and 1758 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as follows: Excerpts from Spencer's Abstracts, quoted on Stamford's Families Rootsweb database (not yet researched personally):
  
  Holly, David, late of Stamford, Dec. 13, 1748, letters of administration on his estate granted to Jacob Hait, page 349.
  
  Holly, David, Jr., late of Stamford, Dec. 13, 1748, letters of administration on his estate granted to James Bell, page 349. Inventory taken Dec. 14, 1748, by Jonathan Bell and John Holly, and filed Feb. 7, 1749, page 355.
  
  Holly, David, late of Stamford, Mar. 7, 1749, Sarah Holly appointed guardian of her children Isaac and Abraham, and Lieut. David Waterbury appointed guardian of John, under fourteen years of age, children of decedent, pages 360 and 361.
  
  Holly, David, late of Stamford, Sept. 22, 1758, bond of Jonathan Bell of Stamford, guardian of Isaac Holly, a son of decedent. Feb. 12, 1765, bond of Jonathan Bell of Stamford, guardian of Abraham Holly, a son of decedent.
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• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2009

Bethia Ambler

• Father: Deacon Joshua Ambler¹ b. 9 Sep 1723, d. bt 1790 - 1793
• Mother: Bethia Weed b. c 1729, d. c 1773

• Birth*: Bethia was born on 18 January 1757, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Deacon Joshua Ambler and Bethia Weed.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1778,her married name was Holly.
• Marriage*: Bethia married Abraham Holly Jr., son of Abraham Holly and Mary Webb, circa 1778. (The fact that their son Alanson Holly was in possession of Abraham Jr's Hunting Ridge property in 1831 verifies that this is the Abraham who married Bethia.).³
• Church Affiliation: As of 3 September 1786, Bethia was affiliated with Bedford Congregational Church, Bedford, Westchester, New York,Admitted during the ministry of Rev. John Davenport (18 May 1786 - 4 May 1791).⁴

• Last Edited: 6 Jul 2006

Sarah Webb¹

• Father: William Webb b. 23 Jun 1764, d. 8 Dec 1840
• Mother: Susannah Weed² b. 18 Jan 1769, d. 12 May 1811

• Charts: Descendants of David Holly to 5 Generations

• Family*: She was the third child of 13 children of William Webb and Susannah Weed.
• Birth*: Sarah was born on 28 September 1791, Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut.²
• She was the daughter of William Webb and Susannah Weed.²
• Name Variation: Sarah Webb was also known as Sally.
• Marriage*: Sarah married David Holly, son of Abraham Holly Jr. and Bethia Ambler, circa 1810, Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut. (the 1810 census for William Webb shows 1 female 16-25 which would be Sally.).^1,3
• Name Variation: As of 1810, Sarah Webb was also known as Sally Holly.
• Married Name: As of circa 1810,her married name was Sarah Holly.
• Church Affiliation*: As of 10 May 1829, Sally was affiliated with Stanwich Congregational Church, 237 Taconic Rd., Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,one of 4 people listed in Platt Buffett's records under the year 1829: "May 10th -- The Wife of David Holly." It looks as if there are two or three additional words which were erased or faded. Then there is the mark // which on the first page is described as "Thus // moved away in good standing." After studying the pages, I believe this date is associated with her joining, and then at some point he came back and marked her "moved away." Other marks are # for "Died in good standing" and X for "Were sent out or went out disorderly."⁴
• Church Affiliation: As of 29 April 1831, Sally was affiliated with Second Congregational Church, Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,"Mrs. Sally Holly, wife of David Holly, admitted by letter, during the ministry of the Rev. Joel Mann."⁵
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Webb appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of David Holly at Darien, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of David Holly for details.).⁶
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Webb appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 in the household of Theodore Holly at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of Theodore Holly for details.).
• Census*: Sarah appeared on the census of August 1870 at Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, as age 78, Keeping House, with Susan Henessy, age 31, and William Henessy, age 39, Foundry, b. Massachusetts. Living two houses away from Sally's son Theodore.
• Death*: Sally died on 10 December 1876, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 85. Probably in Greenwich.
• Burial*: Sarah was buried in on 12 December 1876, First Congregational Church Cemetery, Plot 85, Grave 1, 108 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich, Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. Date estimated. Stone photographed Aug 2005, HK.^7,8

• Last Edited: 3 Oct 2007

Sarah Holly¹

• Father: Abraham Holly Jr. b. 23 Nov 1758, d. bt Mar 1825 - 1830
• Mother: Bethia Ambler¹ b. 18 Jan 1757

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 6 January 1783, Bedford, Westchester, New York.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Abraham Holly Jr. and Bethia Ambler.¹
• Baptism: Sarah was baptized on 3 September 1786 at Bedford Congregational Church, Bedford, Westchester, New York. "Children of Abraham & Bethiah Holly -- Sept. 3, 1786. James aged 1 June 9, 1786. Sarah aged 3. January 6, 1786."^2,3
• Research Note*: We do not know that this deed belongs to this Sarah Holly. For the time being, I am assigning it to her, because the date coincides with that of Alanson selling land in the same area (Oct 1831), which leads me to suspect that their father, Abraham Jr., may have died shortly before, which may have led to this activity. Abraham, Jr. is not listed in the 1830 census.
• Property Record*: Sarah was involved in a property transaction on 17 September 1831 at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, Know Ye, that I, Sally Holly of Ridgefield in the Society of Ridgebury in Fairfield County and State of Connecticut, for the consideration of One hundred & twenty Dollars received to my full satisfaction of David Waterbury of Stamford, in said County, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said David Waterbury, a certain tract of land lying in said Stamford in the Society of North Stamford containing five acres be the same more or less and is bounded north by land of John Dan & John L. Scofield, it being a straight line between sd. tract and sd. John Dan, East by land of William & Hezron Scofield, South by land of William & Hezron Scofield & Jonathan Miller, and West by land of Jonathan Miller with the privilege of passing and repassing over land of Jonathan Miller's in the usual place. To have and to hold the above granted an bargained premises with the privileges and appurtenances thereof, unto him the said David Waterbury, his heirs and assigns forever, to his and their own proper use and behoof. And also I the said Sally Holly do for my self, my heirs, executors and administrators, covenant with the said David Waterbury, his heirs and assigns, that at and until the ensealing of these presents, I am well seized of the premises, as good indefeasible estate in Fee Simple, and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as is above written, and that the same is free of all incumbrances whatsoever. And furthermore, I the said Sally Holly do by these presents bind myself and my heirs forever, to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained premises to him the said David Waterbury, his heirs and assigns, against all claims and demands whatsoever. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 17 day of September A.D. 1831. Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of Ebenezer L. Dan, Jotham Hoyt. Signed by Sally Holly.⁴
• Address*: Sarah lived at Ridgebury Society, Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut as Ridgebury is the territory generally held today to be north of the Aspen Ledges and west of the Ridgefield Lakes. It has over the years been a hamlet, a school district or two, and a parish....But the trip from Ridgebury over the hills to Ridgefield for services at the official church proved too much and, in 1761, upon petition of Ridgeburians, New Patent was made the "Second Ecclesiastical Society." It was at that point that the new name for the territory was chosen: Ridgebury, using the Ridge of Ridgefield and the bury of Danbury, the two Connecticut towns that virtually surrounded the society.... Per Jack Sanders website http://jackfsanders.tripod.com/.
• Research Note: Looking for connections between Sarah Holly and Ridgefield. In the 1800 census, there is an Elnathan Holly in Ridgefield (which might be Abraham's Elnathan). In 1840, John and family, a Derias and wife, and an Elizabeth (female between 60-70, f 20-30, f <5).

• Last Edited: 1 Feb 2009

James Holly¹

• Father: Abraham Holly Jr. b. 23 Nov 1758, d. bt Mar 1825 - 1830
• Mother: Bethia Ambler¹ b. 18 Jan 1757

• Birth*: James was born on 9 June 1785, Bedford, Westchester, New York.^2,1
• He was the son of Abraham Holly Jr. and Bethia Ambler.¹
• Baptism: James was baptized on 3 September 1786 at Bedford Congregational Church, Bedford, Westchester, New York. "Children of Abraham & Bethiah Holly -- Sept. 3, 1786. James aged 1 June 9, 1786. Sarah aged 3. January 6, 1786."^2,3
• Census*: James appeared on the census of 1810 at Hunting Ridge, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as Jas. Holly, 2 males under 10, 1 male 26-44, 1 female 26-44. Next to Abraham Holly and Billy Scofield, with Fred. Ferris and Na. Sherwood on the other side.⁴

• Last Edited: 4 Jul 2006

Alanson Holly¹

• Father: Abraham Holly Jr. b. 23 Nov 1758, d. bt Mar 1825 - 1830
• Mother: Bethia Ambler¹ b. 18 Jan 1757

• Birth*: Alanson was born on 2 April 1789, Bedford, Westchester, New York. Listed in church records as Lawson or Lanson.^1,2
• He was the son of Abraham Holly Jr. and Bethia Ambler.¹
• Baptism: Alanson was baptized on 23 August 1789 at Bedford Congregational Church, Bedford, Westchester, New York. "Child of Abraham and Bethiah Holly, Aug 23, 1789 -- Lanson, born April 2. 1789". This is the last mention of Abraham and Bethia in this church.^2,3
• Milit-Beg*: Alanson Holly began military service on 31 October 1813 at 37th Regiment of the U.S., Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as a Sergeant under the command of David Waterbury, Captain, in the regiment of Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Benjamin.⁴
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 31 December 1813.⁴
• (Witness) Property Record: Alanson Holly was mentioned in a property transaction of Chloe Holly on 14 February 1831 at Hunting Ridge, Stanwich Society, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut,, see Chloe Holly for details.⁵
• Property Record*: Alanson was involved in a property transaction on 22 October 1831 at Hunting Ridge, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Know Ye, that I, Alanson Holly of Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, for the consideration of three hundred and fifty Dollars received to my full satisfaction of Edward Scofield of said Stamford, do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Scofield a certain tract of land lying in said Stamford with a dwelling house thereon containing about thirteen acres more or less and bounded North & East by highway, South by said Scofield, West by Ebenezer B. Scofield. Witnesses Eli Crabb, Sey Jarvis.⁶
• (Witness) Property Record: Alanson Holly was mentioned in a property transaction of Edward Scofield on 22 October 1831 at Hunting Ridge, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut,, see Edward Scofield for details.
• Pension*: Alanson received a pension for service in the War of 1812 beginning on 1 August 1839. He received a payment of $8 twice a year for his service at the rank of Sergeant. His last payment was March of 1863.⁷
• Census*: Alanson appeared on the census of 4 September 1860 at Town Poor Farm, North Stamford, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, as age 72, b. Connecticut, Pauper. Names not alphabetical, listed between other inhabitants Levi Sherwood, Andrew Lockwood, Stephen Waters, Sandford Scofield (44) and Daniel Scofield (75). Sandford is marked Idiot, Daniel: Pauper.⁸
• Death*: Alanson died on 20 February 1864, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 74. Stamford Vital Records, Vol. 3, page 242, Death 1864 H-P, viewed on RootsWeb, lists an Alanson Holly, birth 1804 in Stamford, Occupation School teacher.⁹
• ToDo Tag*: War of 1812 Pension Application on 5 September 2009 at NARA, Washington, District of Columbia.
  
  

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2009

Sarah Bolt¹

• Research Note*: The dates on the Stamford Familes website don't add up. If Sarah was born 1721, she had James at age 14, and then married John 7 years later, and then married David one year after her marriage to John. I haven't looked into this, but there must be some error in these dates.
• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1721, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah married John Little circa 1742.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1742,her married name was Little.
• Marriage*: Sarah married David Holly, son of Jonathan Holly and Sarah Finch, on 28 July 1743, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Married Name: As of 28 July 1743,her married name was Holly.

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2009

John Little¹

• Birth*: John was born circa 1717.¹
• Marriage*: John married Sarah Bolt circa 1742.¹

• Last Edited: 7 Sep 2009

Isaac Holly¹

• Father: David Holly¹ b. 16 Jan 1695, d. c 1747
• Mother: Sarah Bolt¹ b. c 1721

• Birth*: Isaac was born on 13 June 1744, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Bolt.¹
• Marriage*: Isaac married Sarah Selleck on 11 February 1768, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.²
• Milit-War*: He served in the military on 31 July 1775 at Connecticut as a Private until 23 Dec 1775, in the 4th Company, 7th Continental Regiment.²

• Last Edited: 8 Feb 2009

Jonathan Holly¹

• Birth*: Jonathan was born on 1 March 1662, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Jonathan married Sarah Finch, daughter of Samuel Finch and Sarah Hoyt, on 2 December 1686, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Death*: Jonathan died on 12 October 1712, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, at age 50.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2005

Sarah Finch¹

• Father: Samuel Finch¹ b. c 1638
• Mother: Sarah Hoyt¹ b. c 1646

• Birth*: Sarah was born on 26 January 1662.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Finch and Sarah Hoyt.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah married Jonathan Holly on 2 December 1686, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Married Name: As of 2 December 1686,her married name was Holly.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2005

Samuel Finch¹

• Birth*: Samuel was born circa 1638, England.¹
• Marriage*: Samuel married Sarah Hoyt before 1663, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2005

Sarah Hoyt¹

• Birth*: Sarah was born circa 1646, Fairfield, Connecticut.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah married Samuel Finch before 1663, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Married Name: As of before 1663,her married name was Finch.

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 2005

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

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*: The 17 March 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that 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: The 10 November 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that "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: The 24 November 1870 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that "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: The 8 January 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that "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: The 7 May 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that "Theodore Holly & family, moved to the residence recently purchased by his daughter, at Steep Hollow, the first of this week."
  
• Newspaper Mention: The 28 May 1885 edition of the Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York reported that "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 in 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

Nelson 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*: Nelson was born circa 1822.¹
• He was the son of David Holly and Sarah Webb.
• Baptism: Nelson 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
• Census: Nelson appeared on the census of 11 September 1850 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as Laborer, age 28. Birthplace is listed as 'ditto' under several other dittos, under Ireland. The name below him says Ct. I think this may be a mistake.³
• (Witness) Census: Nelson Holly appeared on the census of 18 August 1860 in the household of Theodore Holly at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, (See record of Theodore Holly for details.).
• Census*: Nelson appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, This can only be our Nelson if the age is wrong on the census. Listed as age 75, single, b. CT and parents b. CT, occupation "None", with Loner, Cosper, WM 39, Tinner, b. CT, parents b. Germany, and his wife Veronica V, age 29, keeping House, b. Prussia. Living next to Lewis Lockwood, and not far from George W. Scofield, age 74 and his wife Cornelia, age 57. Joseph and Alma Loner, ages 71, and son George 27 are listed on the preceding census page. The older Loners born in Germany. Two families before Joseph and Alma are Levi and Jane (Webb) Miller, and Theodore's daughter Alice Holly. The family in between is Chauncey Scofield, with family including wife Mellonee and mother-in-law Mary Morrell.⁴
• (Witness) Probate: Nelson Holly is mentioned in the probate of the estate of Jane Webb on 4 March 1885 at Probate Court, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut.
• Death*: Nelson died on 9 September 1890, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut. "age 66, white male, single, born Stamford, CT, Occupation: Cook, parents names: Not Given, Cause of Death: Mitral Regurgitation, Physician: W. H. Adams, MD. Place of Interment: Town Farm Cem."⁵
• Burial*: Nelson was buried in in September 1890, Town Farm Cemetery, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.⁵

• Last Edited: 23 Jul 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 in 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