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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 1 by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company in 1885.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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ROBERT B. HOLLAND was born August 12, 1853. His father, William Holland, is a native of Robertson County, Tenn., and was born April 19, 1819. He has been engaged mostly in farming and mercantile pursuits. He came to Calloway County with his parents when thirteen years of age, and has since been engaged in business, principally in the county. His wife, who was a Miss Martha J. Miller, died July 1, 1882. They were parents of twelve children, of whom Robert B. was the eighth. Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a good schooling, December 23, 1882, he married Miss Mattie L. Hay, of Calloway County, and began in life for himself as a farmer. He was soon after elected constable, and served as deputy sheriff during the years 1879-80. In August of the latter year he was elected sheriff, and two years later was re-elected. He has been a prompt and efficient officer, and enjoys the confidence of the community. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and Knights of Honor, and gives active support to the cause of prohibition. His family consists of three children: Lula, Bertie and Myrtle.

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This family biography is one of 31 biographies included in the Calloway County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 1 published in 1885 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company.  For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 1

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