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     Ann Ferral was born on 26 March 1816 in Ohio.^1,2 In 1818, Ann moved to Vigo County, Indiana. She moved to this county with her parents when she was about two years of age. they were among the first settlers.²

     Ann Ferral married David Sutton Lee, son of Henry Lee and Mary Donham, on 3 September 1834 in Vigo County, Indiana.^1,2,3 In the 1840 census in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Ann Ferral is assumed to be enumerated with David Sutton Lee.⁴ In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Ann appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Anna Lee. She is 54 years old, keeping house, and was born in Ohio.⁵

     Ann Ferral died on 16 February 1888 in Riley County, Indiana, at age 71.⁶

     Henry B. Lee was born on 2 March 1837.¹ He was the son of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral. In the 1840 census in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Henry B. Lee is assumed to be enumerated with David Sutton Lee.²

     Clarrida Lee was born in 1840 in Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral. In the 1840 census in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Clarrida Lee is assumed to be enumerated with David Sutton Lee.³ In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Clarrida appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Clarinda Lee. She is 30 years old, shown as helping, and was born in Indiana.⁴

     Viola Lee was born in 1842.¹ She was the daughter of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral.

     Isaac Lee was also known as Isau G. Lee.²

     Isaac Lee was born in 1844.^1,2 He was the son of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral. In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Isaac appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Isau G. Lee. He is 26 years old, shown as farming, and was born in Indiana.³

     Madillou Lee was also known as Medilla Lee.²

     Madillou Lee was born in 1846 in Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral. In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Madillou appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Medilla Lee. She is 24 years old and was born in Indiana.³

     Johathan Lee was born on 29 March 1849 in Indiana.^3,4 He was the son of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral.³

     He was the sixth child in order of birth, received a fair English education in the common county school. He married Miss Susanna Gross, who was born in Vigo County in 1854 and died December 2, 1889, leaving three children: Robert E., Herschel G. ,and Ada C.. She was a daughter of James I. and Catherine (Harley) Goss, and was a member of the Christian Church. Jonathan was a democrat and casted his first presidential vote for Grant. He served one term as justice of the peace in Riley township, and owned a well-improved farm of 181 acres located twelve miles southeast of Terre Haute.⁵ In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Johathan appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Jonathan Lee. He is 21 years old and was born in Indiana.⁶

     Oliver B. Lee was born in 1850 in Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Sutton Lee and Ann Ferral. In the census of 14 July 1870 in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana, Oliver appears in the household of David Sutton Lee as Oliver Lee. He is 20 years old and was born in Indiana.³

     Emberson Holt was also known as Emerson Holt.³

     Emberson Holt was born on 12 November 1860 in Martin County, Indiana.^3,1 He was the son of Calvin Holt and Julia Ann Miller.^3,4,5 In the census of 12 August 1870 in Posey Township, Rush County, Indiana, Emberson appears in the household of Eliphaz Holt as Emberson Holt. He is nine years old and was born in Indiana.⁶

     Emberson Holt moved with Julia Ann Miller and Eliphaz Holt in circa 1875 to Cowley County, Kansas.⁷ In the census of 11 June 1880 in Richland Township, Cowley County, Kansas, he is listed as a stepson of Eliphaz Holt. He is 18 years old, a farmer, and was born in Indiana. His father was born in Tennessee and his mother was born in Indiana.⁸ Circa 1885, Emberson moved to Indiana.³

     Emberson Holt married Lucy Ida Hasting on 22 February 1885 in Indiana.^9,10,5,11 Emberson Holt was united with the Christian Church.³ In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Emberson Holt, shown as Emberson Holt, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Lucy Ida Hasting, his son, Norvan Frederick Holt, his daughters, Grace Slimp Holt, Emma Mearl Holt, Julia Elizabeth Holt, Nora Pauline Holt and Amanda Caroline Holt. He is 39 years old and was born in Indiana, November 1860. His parents were born in Tennessee. He has been married for six years. He is a farmer and owns a farm, which is mortgaged.¹² In the census of 27 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Emberson Holt, shown as Emthron Holt, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Lucy Ida Hasting, his sons, Norvan Frederick Holt and William Jefferson Holt, his daughters, Nora Pauline Holt, Amanda Caroline Holt and Francis Hastings Holt . He is 48 years old and has been married for 25 years. He was born in Indiana and his parents were born in the United States. He is a farmer and owns his own farm, it is not mortgaged.¹³

     Emberson Holt died on 2 February 1922 in Martin County, Indiana, at age 61 of by paralysis. He had been ill only a shore time and passed away at his home north of Burns City.^3,14 He was survived by his wife, Lucy, all eight of their children, one sister Calva Mearl Wilson of Windfield, Kansas, one brother, Wm. J. Holt of Atlanta, Kansas, and two half-brothers, one half-sister and nineteen grandhcildren.¹⁵ He is buried Burns City Cemetery, Burns City, Martin County, Indiana. Funeral services were held from the Christian Church at 11:00 with Rev. R. R Ohaver in charge.^3,16

     Maneva Bowers was born in 1865 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of Daniel Bowers and Margaret Ragle.¹ Maneva Bowers survived the death of her father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870.³ In the census of 11 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Maneva appears in the household of Margaret Bowers as Manering Bowers. She is five years old and was born in Indiana.⁴ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as a sister of Andrew Jackson Bowers. Her name appears as Manerva Bowers. She is 15 years old, at home, and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.⁵

     Maneva Bowers married Alfred Alexander on 12 October 1881 in Martin County, Indiana.^6,7

     Daniel Bowers survived the death of his father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870. His father died before he was born; his wife, Margaret, his children; Thomas, Mary Ann, Andrew Jackson, Elizabeth, Manerva, and his unborn son, Daniel.²

     Daniel Bowers was born in March 1870.¹ He was the son of Daniel Bowers and Margaret Ragle.² In the census of 11 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Daniel appears in the household of Margaret Bowers as Daniel Bowers. He is three months old and was born in Indiana, March 1870.³

     Susan Ellen Toon was born on 4 January 1838 in Kecksville, Martin County, Indiana. Today Kecksville is known as Burns City.⁴

     Susan Ellen Toon married Alonzo O. Ragle, son of Peter A. Ragle and Margaret Wadsworth, on 10 June 1858 in Burns City, Martin County, Indiana.^3,5 In the census of 5 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Susan appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Susan Ragle. She is 22 years old and was born in Indiana.⁶ In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Susan appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Susan Ragle. She is 32 years old, keeping house, and was born in Indiana.⁷

     Algrosims Ragle was born circa 1859 in Indiana.² He was the son of Alonzo O. Ragle and Susan Ellen Toon. In the census of 5 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Algrosims appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Alaremins Ragle. He is 1 year old and was born in Indiana.³ In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Algrosims appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Aljut Ragle. He is 11 years old and was born in Indiana. He is attending school.⁴

     Jacob Ragle was born circa 1861 in Indiana. He was the son of Alonzo O. Ragle and Susan Ellen Toon. In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Jacob appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Jacob Ragle. He is nine years old and was born in Indiana.²

     Nathan Ragle was born circa 1863 in Indiana. He was the son of Alonzo O. Ragle and Susan Ellen Toon. In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Nathan appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Nathan Ragle. He is seven years old and was born in Indiana.²

     William Ragle was born circa 1866 in Indiana. He was the son of Alonzo O. Ragle and Susan Ellen Toon. In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, William appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as William Ragle. He is four years old and was born in Indiana.²

     Carrie Ragle was born circa 1869 in Indiana. She was the daughter of Alonzo O. Ragle and Susan Ellen Toon. In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Carrie appears in the household of Alonzo O. Ragle as Carrie Ragle. She is one year old and was born in Indiana.²

     Moses Woodruff was born on 30 March 1854 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. As of 1870, Moses Woodruff was also known as Moses Woodrough.¹ In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Moses appears in the household of John Woodruff as Moses Woodrough. He is 16 years old, working as farm labor, and was born in Indiana. He also attended school this year.²

     Sarah Jane Woodruff was born on 2 July 1856 in Martin County, Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. As of 1870, Sarah Jane Woodruff was also known as Sarah J. Woodrough.¹ In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Sarah appears in the household of John Woodruff as Sarah J. Woodrough. She is 14 years old and was born in Indiana. She attended school this year.³

     Sarah Jane Woodruff married Henry S. Nichols, son of Jacob Nichols and Melvina E. Ritchey, on 1 April 1873.

     Sarah Jane Woodruff died on 18 May 1943 in Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, at age 86.

     Candace Woodruff was born on 6 August 1859 in Indiana. He was the son of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Candace appears in the household of John Woodruff as Candais Woodrough. She is 10 years old and was born in Indiana. She attended school this year.²

     Margaret Holt was born in 1872 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.² In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Henry Holt. Her name appears as Margaret Holt. She is eight years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.³

     Margaret Holt married James A. Hall on 1 December 1889 in Martin County, Indiana.^1,4 Margaret Holt survived the death of her brother, Doswell V. Holt, who died on 18 November 1924 in Martin County, Indiana.⁵

     Living with his parents Henry and Lavine Holt in 1900, Martin County, Indiana. Also living with them are his two nephews John Inman and William Richardson.

     James D. Holt was born in September 1878 in Indiana.^7,4 He was the son of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey.^3,6 In the census of 9 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Henry Holt. His name appears as James Holt. He is three years old and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.⁸

     James D. Holt married Dortha E. Baker on 1 January 1899 in Martin County, Indiana.^6,9,10 In the census of 2 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Henry Holt. His name appears as James HOlt. He is 22 years old and was born in Indiana, September 1879. He has been married for one year.¹¹ In the census of 29 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, James D. Holt, shown as James Holt, appears as a head of household which includes. He is 33 years old and has been married for 12 years old. In was born in Indiana, as were his parents. He is living near Christopher Holt, age 45, Jacob Holt, age 55, Asberry Holt, age 30 and their households.¹² He survived the death of his brother, Doswell V. Holt, who died on 18 November 1924 in Martin County, Indiana.¹³

     Dortha E. Baker was also known as Dorthy Holt.³

     Dortha E. Baker was born in March 1879 in Indiana.

     Dortha E. Baker married James D. Holt, son of Henry Holt and Melvina E. Ritchey, on 1 January 1899 in Martin County, Indiana.^4,5,1 In the census of 2 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter-in-law of Henry Holt. Her name appears as Dorthy Holt. She is 21 years old and was born in Indiana, March 1879. She has been married for one year and her one child is no longer living.⁶ In the census of 29 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of James D. Holt. Her name appears as Dortha C. Holt. She is 31 years old and has been married for 12 years. Her one child is no longer living. She was born in Indiana, as were her parents. Her name is very hard to read on the census.⁷

     William Holt was born in 1868 in Martin County, Indiana.^8,9,6,7 He was the son of James Holt and Mary Ann Eads.^4,1,5,6,7 In the census of 22 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, William appears in the household of James Holt as Billy Holt. He is two years old and was born in Indiana.¹⁰ William Holt was listed in the will of James Holt on 29 August 1870 at Martin County, Indiana; According to his will, he left his wife $500 and some land, to his son, Doswell, $5, and to his son Drury, a mare. In the event that his wife remarries or dies, her land is to be divided among the following heirs; his children, Drury, Jesse, Chrispin, Isaac, Thomas, Catherine, Susanna, Caswell, William, Sarah E. Sinclair, and James and his grandson Granville Holt. James H. Holt is executor and John G. Edmonson, Alexander Girdley, and Noah Sims witness the will.¹¹ In the census of 8 June 1880 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as a brother of Crispin H. Holt. His name appears as William Holt. He is 13 years old, works on farm, and was born in Indiana. His parents were born in Kentucky.¹² In 1891, William was working as farmer and teacher in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana.⁷

     William Holt married Laura B. Priest, daughter of Leroy Priest and Harriet S. Nowden, on 20 September 1891 in Martin County, Indiana.^13,14,7

     William Holt's second wife was Minerva E. Simpson, daughter of Phelix Simpson and wife of Phelix Simpson, (?) Lagains. They married on 30 June 1901 in Martin County, Indiana. Witness to the wedding were Floyd Simpson and Lizze Carns. J. Baker, Justice performed the service.^15,6,16 In the census of 18 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, William Holt, shown as William Holt, appears as a head of household which include, his son, Orville L. Holt, his daughter, Viola Irene Holt . He is 42 years old and has been married two times. Presently he has been married for eight years. He was born in Indiana and his parents were born in Tennessee. He is a farmer and owns his own farm, which is mortgaged. He can read and write.¹⁷

     Laura B. Priest was born before 1875. She was the daughter of Leroy Priest and Harriet S. Nowden.^3,4

     Laura B. Priest married William Holt, son of James Holt and Mary Ann Eads, on 20 September 1891 in Martin County, Indiana.^5,6,4

     Emma Mearl Holt was born in July 1887 in Indiana.³ She was the daughter of Emberson Holt and Lucy Ida Hasting.^3,2 In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Emma Holt. She is 12 years old and was born in Indiana, November 1885. Her parents were also born in Indiana.³

     Emma Mearl Holt married Edward E. Keck on 19 June 1904.⁴

     Emma Mearl Holt died after January 1922.² She was living at Odon, Daviess County, Indiana, at the time of the death of her father on 2 February 1922.⁵

     Julia Elizabeth Holt was born in October 1888 in Indiana.³ She was the daughter of Emberson Holt and Lucy Ida Hasting.^3,2,4 In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Julia Holt. She is 11 years old and was born in Indiana, October 1888. Her parents were also born in Indiana.³

     Julia Elizabeth Holt married John Bowman on 24 February 1907 in Indiana.⁵ Julia Elizabeth Holt was living at Elnora, Daviess County, Indiana, at the time of the death of her father on 2 February 1922.⁶

     Nora Pauline Holt was born in November 1890 in Indiana.³ She was the daughter of Emberson Holt and Lucy Ida Hasting.^3,2 In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Nora Holt. She is nine years old and was born in Indiana, November 1890. Her parents were also born in Indiana.⁴ In the census of 27 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Nora P. Holt. She is 19 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.⁵

     Nora Pauline Holt married Claude Bowman on 22 July 1911 in Indiana.⁶

     Nora Pauline Holt died after January 1922.² She was living at Plainville, Indiana, at the time of the death of her father on 2 February 1922.⁷

     Amanda Caroline Holt was also known as Anna Caroline Holt.⁵

     Amanda Caroline Holt was born in July 1894 in Indiana.⁴ She was the daughter of Emberson Holt and Lucy Ida Hasting.^4,2 In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Caroline Holt. She is four years old and was born in Indiana, July 1894. Her parents were also born in Indiana.⁴ As of 1910, Amanda Caroline Holt was also known as Annie C. Holt.⁶ In the census of 27 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the daughter of Emberson Holt. Her name appears as Annie C. Holt. She is 14 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents.⁷

     Amanda Caroline Holt married Earl Conrad Boyd on 18 September 1915 in Indiana.³

     Amanda Caroline Holt died after January 1922.² She was living at Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana, at the time of the death of her father on 2 February 1922.⁵

     Norvan Frederick Holt was born in July 1893.³ He was the son of Emberson Holt and Lucy Ida Hasting.^3,2 In the census of 8 June 1900 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Emberson Holt. His name appears as Norvina Holt. He is seven years old and was born in Indiana, January 1893. His parents were also born in Indiana.³ In the census of 27 April 1910 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Emberson Holt. His name appears as Norvan F. Holt. He is 17 years old and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.⁴

     Norvan Frederick Holt married Nellie Maried Toon on 24 December 1915 in Martin County, Indiana.⁵

     Norvan Frederick Holt died after January 1922.² He was living at Burns City, Martin County, Indiana, at the time of the death of his father on 2 February 1922.⁶