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James S Holloway (abt. 1742 - 1829)

Capt James S Holloway
Born about in Lunenburg, Virginiamap
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Husband of — married 21 Feb 1779 in Charlotte County, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Died at about age 87 in Jessamine, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

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James Holloway was a Virginia colonist.
1776 Project
Lieutenant James Holloway served with 8th Virginia Regiment (1776), Continental Army during the American Revolution.

James Holloway "was born February 26, 1743/44 in Lunenburg, VA, and died September 16, 1829 in Jessamine Co., KY. He married MARTHA OWEN SPENCER February 21, 1779 in Charlotte Co., VA." [1]

George Holloway, of the county of Lunenburg, and state of Virginia, set his hand and seal to his Last Will and Testament on the 6th day of July 1759 making a special bequest unto his son, James Holloway, for 177 acres of land, including the plantation whereon I now live. He also stipulated that if any of my children should die before they come of age then their parts to be equally divided amongst the surviving ones.[2] A court record proves that his son, James, was one of the children who had not come of age. At a Lunenburg court held in July 1761, it was ordered that the Churchwardens of Saint James Parish in this county bind out James & George Holloway to John Garl [sp] according to Law.[3] St. James Parish was that part of the county of Lunenburg from which the county of Mecklenburg was formed in 1765.

On the 2nd day of October 1775, James Holloway, of the county of Mecklenburg, purchased from Francis Barnes, of Charlotte County, a certain tract or parcel of land lying in Charlotte County containing 200 acres, more or less, and noted as bounding on Blue stone Creek at the mouth of Moody's branch.[4] The 1782 Personal Property Tax List for Charlotte County charged James Holloway for Sam, Rose, and Liddy.[5] George Holloway, who was perhaps his brother, was taxed on the same image, and had purchased land on Bluestone Creek in 1774.

James and Martha married on February 21, 1779 in Charlotte County Virginia [6] [7]. Martha was born in 1753 in Charlotte County, VA and died in Jessamine County, KY on June 5, 1836.[8]

James Holloway is recorded as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Virginia Continental Line, and then as a Lieutenant in the 12th Virginia Regiment 1777-1779. [9]

James Holloway of Charlotte County sold that 200 acre tract to James Watkins on the 2nd day of September 1782, and at a Court held the same day, Martha Owen, his wife, relinquished her right of Dower.[10]

Will

James' last will was witnessed on 22 Apr 1828 and proven Nov 1829 in Jessamine Co., KY [11].

In the name of God Amen. I James Holloway of the county of Jessamine and the State of Kentucky of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testament in the following manner. Vizt, first, I desire that all my just debts be paid by my executors hereafter named.
I have given to my daughter MARY CRUTCHER one negro woman named Rachel and her increase to her and her heirs forever. I have given to my daughter JULA RUCKER one negro woman named Sally and her increase to her and her heirs forever.
I have given to my son THOMAS HOLLOWAY one negro boy named Ben to him and his heirs forever. I have given to my son JOHN HOLLOWAY one negro boy named Lewis to him and his heirs forever. I have given to my daughter MARTHA FLOURNARY two negros, Judy a woman and Mary a child and all their increase to her and her heirs forever.
I have given to my son GEORGE HOLLOWAY one negro boy named Boswell to him and his heirs forever. I have given to my son SPENCER HOLLOWAY one negro girl Jenny and her increase to him and his heirs forever. I have given to my son SAMUEL HOLLOWAY one negro boy named Bill to him and his representatives forever. I likewise give to my to son SAMUEL HOLLOWAY all the land whereon I now live at my wife's death together with the household, kitchen, furniture, the farming utensils, his choice of four cows, six sheep, one bed and bed furniture to him and his representatives forever. I now give to my wife MARTHA OWEN HOLLOWAY all the land whereon I live together with the following negroes namely Lydia, Lucy, Milly, Jo, Peter, Vincent, Lyda, Eliza and Rachel and all their increase to her during her natural life together with all money and stock of every description, farm utensils, household and kitchen furniture, provisions and in short, every article of every description that is not especially willed to my children. At my wifes death I desire that my sons JOHN, GEORGE, SPENCER and SAMUEL HOLLOWAY each have the sum of two hundred dollars in silver to be made out of the estate left to my wife at her death to make their negroes as valuable as the negroes I gave to my first children. I have given to my daughter MARY CRUTCHER two horses in consequence of which she is to have forty dollars less at the last division of my estate. I have given to my daughter MARTHA FLOURNAY one negro more than the other children for which she is to be deducted fifty dollars. I now appoint my wife and three sons, to wit, GEORGE, SPENCER and SAMUEL executors of this my last will and testament. It is my desire at my wifes death all her legacy not otherwise disposed of be divided among my children or their heirs should any of my children die leaving no issue it is my will that their legacy return to my children given under my hand and seal this 22nd day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty eight.
James Holloway
signed sealed in the presence of
Benjamin Bryant
Robert Mosely
James McCabe

James S. Holloway's Revolutionary War bounty land was 200 acres in Fayette, Kentucky, granted to his children after his death. [12]

Additional Timeline

5 Jul 1818 to 5 Nov 1818

James Holloway of Jessamine Co., KY appoints his nephew George Holloway of Bourbon Co., KY power of attorney in matters regarding brother John's estate [13]:

John Holloway my brother, of Prince George Virginia, died many years since leaving a considerable estate, a part of which is coming to me since the death of the said John's wife who departed this life some time since.

Research Notes

Often Disputed Parents

James Holloway of Jessamine County, Kentucky was the son of George Holloway, not of George's brother James [14]:

Many people confuse James HOLLOWAY, Jr., son of James HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth ROLAND of Charles, Parish, VA with Capt. James HOLLOWAY of Jessamine Kentucky... BUT... as several records prove, Captain James HOLLOWAY is correctly identified as the son of George and Elizabeth HOLLOWAY of Lunenburg, VA.

This case of mistaken identity is understandable in light of the fact that James HOLLOWAY Sr. and George HOLLOWAY were brothers. Both men were born to David HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth MATHEWS in Charles Parish, and both had a son named James. However, whatever the reason for the confusion re: Capt. James HOLLOWAY, a careful reading of the Charles Parish birth records, along with HOLLOWAY legal documents of Lunenberg, VA and Jessamine, KY verifies where he belongs.

In light of these documented proofs, the James HOLLOWAY, Jr. born (26 Feb 1744) to James HOLLOWAY (18 Jan 1711-21 Apr 1788) and Elizabeth ROLAND of Charles Parish, VA CANNOT possibly be the same Captain James HOLLOWAY, who died in Jessamine, County, KY in 1829. Why?

Because:

1. "Capt." James HOLLOWAY of Jessamine County, KY is named in George HOLLOWAY of Lunenburg's Will (6 Jul 1759), along with James' five brother and two sisters.

2. In a Jessamine Co., KY legal document, Capt. James grants "my trusty friend and nephew, George Holloway" Power of Attorney

3. In the same legal document, Capt. James mentions "John Holloway, my brother of Prince George County, State of Virginia", from whom he is to receive an inheritance.

4. James HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth ROLAND of York (1711-1788) did NOT produce a son named John.

5. James Jr., the son of James HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth ROLAND, had NO brother named John.

6. James Jr., the son of James HOLLOWAY and Elizabeth ROLAND, had NO nephew named George.

7. Capt. James HOLLOWAY of Jessamine County, KY was NOT a "Jr."

8. Capt. James' nephew named George was the son of his brother William HOLLOWAY of Mecklenburg, VA

Again, as accurately recorded, Capt. James HOLLOWAY of Jessamine County, KY was born to George HOLLOWAY and his wife, Elizabeth, in Lunenburg Co., VA NOT in Charles Parish... and in 1742 NOT 1744. As properly stated, this beloved Revolutionary War Officer died in Ky, two years after his older brother, William, passed away in Mecklenburg, VA.[14]

Military Rank

James is often referred to as Capt. James S. Holloway. His rank is cited in his pension application as Lieutenant in the 8th regiment of the Virginia line.

Sources

  1. ↑ Charlotte County, Virginia, Abstracts of Marriage Bonds, Page 35, citing James Holloway to Martha Owen Spencer. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images], Film #007738452, image 144 of 1303. Accessed 20 January 2023.
  2. ↑ Lunenburg County, Virginia, Mixed records, Vols. 1-3 1746-1791, Volume 1, Page 264-265, citing will of George Holloway. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007645430, image 159 of 659. Accessed 10 January 2023.
  3. ↑ Lunenburg County Court Order Book 7, Page 72, entry 2, citing James & George Holloway to be bound out. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007898598, image 432 of 818. Accessed 10 January 2023
  4. ↑ Charlotte County, Virginia, Deed Book 3, Page 549, citing Jas Holloway from Francis Barnes. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007893773, image 801 of 848. Accessed 19 January 2023.
  5. ↑ Charlotte County, Virginia, Personal Property Tax List, 1782, Page 10, citing George Holloway, Abell, Lucey, George, Delee. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007849098, image 17 of 929.
  6. ↑ Name: James Holloway Spouse: Martha Owen Spencer Marriage Date: 21 Feb 1779 Marriage Location: Charlotte County, Virginia Source Information Dodd, Jordan. Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800
  7. ↑ "Virginia, County Marriage Records, 1771-1989," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6638-1PRQ : 28 June 2022), James Holloway, 21 Feb 1779; citing Marriage, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, Circuit court clerk offices, Virginia.
  8. ↑ Name: James S Holloway Birth Place: Amherst, Virginia Death Date: 10 Sep 1829 Death Place: Jessamine, Kentucky SAR Membership: 58816 Role: Ancestor Application Date: 16 Apr 1940 Spouse: Martha Ann Owen Holloway Children: Julia E Holloway Rucker Source Citation Volume: 295 Source Information U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
  9. ↑ "Early Spencers of Virginia" by Henry W. Rigby.
  10. ↑ Charlotte County, Virginia, Deed Book 5, Page 11, citing James Holloway to James Watkins. Digital images: Familysearch.org [database with images] Film #007893774, image 321 of 793. Accessed 19 January 2023.
  11. ↑ Jessamine County Kentucky, Will Books, Vol. D, pp. 177-78. 22 Apr 1828, Last will of Captain James S. Holloway
  12. ↑ Petition granted by Commonwealth of Kentucky, Fayette County Court, December 13, 1831.
  13. ↑ Mecklenburg County Virginia, Deed Books, Vol. 17, pp. 486-88; 5 Nov 1818, power of attorney from James Holloway of Jessamine Co to nephew George of Bourbon County in matters of brother John's estate
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Rootsweb forum post regarding Capt. James Holloway of VA & KY (archived by Internet Archive)

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Holloway-770 and Holloway-490 appear to represent the same person because: James Holloway-770 has mistaken parents -- see explanation on the profile of Holloway-490. Holloway-770 is PPP -- that will have to be removed to merge into Holloway-490
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