HOLT, Martha Ellen 1867 - 1899

HOLT

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/25/2024 at 13:19:20

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, November 29th, 1899
Page 3, Column 2

... Martha HOLT, a colored woman who was well known in this city, died at her home on North Sixth street yesterday, after an illness of several weeks from fever. She was about thirty-five years of age, and was said by those who knew her to be a very excellent woman. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, December 1, 1899
Page 4, Column 4

Miss Martha HOLT, a colored lady, died at her home in this city, Tuesday. She was about 35 years of age (sic - 32) and had been ill for several weeks. She was said to be an excellent woman. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the residence at 3 o'clock.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot SDof17-015. She was a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth HOLT.