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James Martin Holley (1875 - 1934)

James Martin Holley
Born in Wytheville, Wythe, Virginia, United Statesmap
Son of and
Brother of [half], [half] and
Husband of — married 1 Mar 1905 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, United Statesmap
Husband of — married 22 Apr 1920 in Alameda County, California, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 59 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United Statesmap
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Profile last modified | Created 11 Jan 2024
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Biography

US Black Heritage Project
James Holley is a part of US Black heritage.
James Holley served with the United States Army during the Spanish-American War.
Service Started: unknown
Unit(s): unknown
Service Ended: unknown

James was born in 1875. His parents were John and Fannie Holley.[1] He passed away in 1934, one month after his wife.[2][3]

In the 1920 census James (age 44), Foreman, was the divorced head of household in Oakland, Alameda, California.[4]

Sources

  1. ↑ Death: "Nevada, U.S., Death Certificates, 1911-1965"
    Nevada Department of Health; Carson City, Nevada; Nevada Death Records
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60974 #29937 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    James Martin Holley death 25 Aug 1934 (born 17 Mar 1875), son of John Holley & Fannie Holley, in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, USA.
  2. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #111054868 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    Memorial page for James Martin Holley (17 Mar 1875-25 Aug 1934), citing Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA (plot: Oak Lawn); Maintained by Mark's Mom aka Mrs. BRH (contributor 46620026).
  3. ↑ Died: "Newspapers.com"
    Reno Gazette-Journal (Reno, Nevada) Mon, Aug 27, 1934, page 2
    Newspapers Clip: 140944023 (accessed 14 February 2024)
  4. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Alameda, California; Roll: T625_87; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 28
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #2362257 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    James M Holley (44), divorced, Foreman, head of household in Oakland, Alameda, California. Born in Virginia.

See also:

  • 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Reno, Washoe, Nevada; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341032
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #107904493 (accessed 14 February 2024)
    James M Holley (55), married, Salesman, head of household at 226 Bell St, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, USA. Born in Virginia.




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