HOLT, Samuel 1834 - 1914

HOLT, MERRICK, JAMES

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/25/2024 at 13:57:16

"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, February 27, 1914
Page 8, Column 3

LOCALS.

Samuel HOLT was stricken with paralysis while on the street in front of Olivers Feed Store' Tuesday morning. He is slowly recovering. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, February 28, 1914
Page 2, Column 2

SAMUEL HOLT PASSED AWAY

Samuel HOLT, one of the older residents of Fairfield and among the best known, passed away this afternoon at two o'clock at his home on West Burlington street, following the effects of a stroke of appoplexy (sic). He lacked but one month of being eithty (sic) years old and general health has been failing during the past few years, leaving him with little strength to withstand this attack.

Mr. HOLT was a man of sterling ccharacter (sic) and kindly disposition, respected and esteemed by all who knew him. He was a devoted member of the Congregational church, of which he has been custodian for nearly thirty years.

The funeral arrangement have not been definitely arranged, but it will probably be held from the church on Monday afternoon, Rev. A. F. Newell conducting the service.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, March 2, 1914
Page 4, Column 1

SAMUEL HOLT FUNERAL HELD TODAY

Samuel HOLT was born in Lancaster, England, March 28th, 1834, lacking exactly one month of being eighty years of age at death. His mother died when he was ten years of age, and he came to the United States when he was twelve. He became a naturalized citizen at Philadelphia, September 29, 1860, and was a member of a political marching club during the Lincoln-Douglas-Breckinridge campaign, and heard Lincoln speak at Philadelphia.

He came to Iowa in 1867, first living in Henry county. In 1880 he came to Jefferson county and five years later became a resident of Fairfield where he has lived ever since. Mr. HOLT was married to Miss Elma MERRICK in Philadelphia, July 3d, 1863. Mrs. HOLT passed away six years ago next month after an illness of five years.

There were two children, George and Meziah, who died in infancy, and Miss Anna B. HOLT of this city, and Mrs. J. C. JAMES of Davenport survive him. He also leaves a brother, William HOLT, of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, who is 78 years of age. There are eight grandchildren.

Mr. HOLT, with his wife and daughters, united with the Congregational church twenty-eight years ago yesterday, March first. Had he lived one more day he would have rounded out exactly twenty-six years as custodian of the Congregational church.

The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Congregational church and were largely attended. Rev. A. F. Newell conducted the services and burial was in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, March 4, 1914
Page 2, Column 5

CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy and kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our father and grandfather.

Miss Anna B. HOLT,
Mrs. J. C. JAMES and Children

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, March 6, 1914
Front Page, Column 3

SAMUEL HOLT PASSED AWAY SATURDAY
Apoplectic Stroke Results In Death of Aed Resident of This City.

Samuel HOLT, passed away at his home on West Burlington street Saturday afternoon. The cause of his death was apoplexy with which he was stricken on the Tuesday preceding. Mr. HOLT lacked one month of being eighty years old at the time of his death.

Samuel HOLT was born in England March 28, 1834. At the age of twelve he came to this country and became a natualized (sic) citizen in the year 1860. In 1867 he moved to Iowa, making his home in Van Buren County until 1880, at which time he moved to this county.

On July 3, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Elma MERRICK, at Philadelphia. To this union were born four children, two of whom survive him.

Two children died in infancy and his wife passed away six years ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joe JAMES of Davenport and Miss Anna who lived with her father; one brother, William, of Mt. Holly, New Jersey, and a number of grandchildren.

Mr. HOLT had been a faithful member of the Congregational since he moved to this city twenty-five years, and was honest and conscientious in his treatment of his fellowmen.

Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Monday afternoon, conducted br Rev- A. F. Newell (sic), and interment was made in the Evergreen cemetery.

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, March 6, 1914
Page 5, Column 3

... Clarence, Chas. and Miss Ruth JAMES came in from Davenport to attend their grandfather HOLT's funeral. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot Old.P.193 with wife Elma.