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Holland Family Website
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Henry Rodgers Holland
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Henry Rodgers Holland born
18 Oct 1821 in Wickham New Hampshire, Canada. Son
of Christopher Holland and Mary Burhart. Married Betsey Stoughton in 1843
in St. Lawrence co., New York. Died Dec 22, 1904 in Watervliet, Berrien co., Michigan.
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At the age of fourteen years, he moved to clinton county, New York and lived there and in Franklin and St.
Lawrence counties, New York for several years. At the age of 17, Henry began to learn the blacksmith trade at Canton, NY.
In 1844 Henry and Betsy Holland went to chicago, Illinois, via canal and lake, where their first child was
born in 1845. In 1846 they moved to Watervliet village where Henry put up a blacksmith shop opposite the sawmill. He also
purchased an unfinished dwelling house begun by Cornelius Williams. Henry was famous as a maker of axes and people came frequently
from Paw Paw and points equally distant to buy Holland's axes.
In 1849, Henry went with an ox team to California, arriving on September 5, 1849. He engaged in gold mining
with some success; returning home in July 1850, via NY city, with $2,200 in his possession. The family appears in the 1850
census in Watervliet twp. Berrien co., Michigan. Henry's occupationwas given as blacksmith and the value of realestate owned
was $600. He and Betsy had two children, Edward age 5, and Rosanna age 2. In the fall of 1850 Henry purchased 223 acres.
Henry purchased land at the Kalamazoo, Michigan land office on feb 1 1852.
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After the death of his first wife, Mr. Holland moved to Clinto co., MO where he had previously purchased a half -interest
in a gristmill and remained there for eleven years. He then traded his interest in the mill for one hundred and sixty
acres and made his home on the new purchase until 1881, when he returned to Michigan and has since made his home on his property
in Watervliet twp.
He was one of the leading Democrats of the community, but now adheres to the principles of the Prohibition party, which
he supports by his ballot. He served in a number of offices including that of Justice of the Peace. Socially, he is
actively identified with the Masonic Fraternity. (See photo for possible idetify)
The Second union of Henry united him with Miss Maggie J. Bell and two children have blessed the union:
- Irving T.
- Ella May
The Hollands held with the doctrines of the Congregational Church and are prominent members of that denomination. They
are people of genuine worht of character, endowed with high capabilities and earnest and benevolent natures that endear them
to all their acquaintances.
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In 1856, Henry opened a store in Watervliet village in partnership with sebastian smith as the firm of Holland and smith.
At the same time, the partners also built a sawmill on Mill Creek, east of Watervliet. Henry remained in partnership with
Smith until 1859 when the partnership was dissolved. Henry retained the sawmill which he sold in 1870 to Justus Sutherland.
Holland family appears in the 1860 census in Watervliet twp. Henry's occupation is given as farmer. the value of real estate
is given as $10,000. and personal property as $1,500. the children listed are Henry E. age 14, Rosa age 12, Emily age 7 ,
Elias Roger age 6 Frederick W. age 1.
Henry moved to Clinton co, Missouri where he had purchased a half interest in a gristmill and remained for 11 years. He
visited Michigan frequently to look after his interest in the state. Prior to returing to Michigan, Henry traded his interest
in the mill for 160 acres where he lived for several years. In 1893, he was living on his farm in Watervliet twp.
A picture of Henry was taken with his second wife shows that at some point he lost one arm. The 1893 biographical sketch
describes Henry as formerly a leading Democrat but in 1893 adhering "to the principles of the prohibition party, which he
supports by his ballot. he has served in a number of offices, including that of Justice of the Peace, Socially, he is actively
identified with the Masonic Faternity. "Henry and Margaret were members of the Congregational church.
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Watervaliet, Barrien co., Michigan Census
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Watervaliet twp. Berrien co., Michigan Census
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Watervliet twp., Berrien co., Michigan census
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1893
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