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Marriage: Children:
  1. Elizabeth "Betsey" Hollon: Birth: 5 OCT 1837 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

  2. George Washington Hollon: Birth: 27 JAN 1840 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 18 APR 1923 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida, USA

  3. Nathan Hollon: Birth: 23 FEB 1842 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 11 JUN 1881 in Campton, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  4. Charity Hollon: Birth: 15 JUN 1843 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 29 OCT 1907 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA

  5. Phillip Hollon: Birth: ABT 1846 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

  6. Charles Hollon: Birth: ABT 1847 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: ABT 1851 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  7. John D. Hollon: Birth: JAN 1848 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 5 OCT 1923 in USA

  8. Lucinda Hollon: Birth: JAN 1850 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 8 JAN 1929 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  9. Andrew Jackson Hollon: Birth: 20 MAY 1851 in Kentucky, USA. Death: 25 MAY 1920 in Kentucky, USA

  10. William Hollon: Birth: ABT 1854 in Kentucky, USA. Death: 8 APR 1927 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  11. Fannie Caroline Hollon: Birth: 17 MAR 1855 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 11 MAR 1941 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, USA

  12. Hannah Hollon: Birth: ABT 1856 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.

  13. James Buchanan Hollon: Birth: 7 MAY 1857 in Holly, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 27 SEP 1942 in Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  14. Henry Hollon: Birth: 15 APR 1859 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 15 APR 1859 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  15. Dock Burnam Hollon: Birth: MAR 1860 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 1937 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA

  16. Zarilda Jane Hollon: Birth: 30 MAR 1862 in Breathitt County, Kentucky, USA. Death: 7 JUL 1896 in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA


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Notes
a. Note:   RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  John Hollon and Poly Gibbs are my maternal fourth great grandparents. John and Poly were initially identified in the book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants,” which was written by Clay Hollon (1879-1965), and was published in 1958. Clay was their grandson.
  Based on the application of recognized genealogical standards of proof, the descent of John Holon, the descent of Polly, and their family structure are sufficiently established beyond any reasonable doubt. The basis for the descent of John begins with the 1830 census record. Though those census records only lists the head of household, John can be accounted for based on a corresponding enumeration of age range and gender. The identification of John being a son of John Hollon and Charity Brewer begins with Clay Hollon’s book. It should be noted that Clay was his grandson, and as a result, this could be considered first hand knowledge or evidence. This has been subsequently supported with the additional interlocking records and documentation listed further below.
  From a a research and spelling perspective, the surname surname of John is found on records spelled as Holland, Hollan, Hallon, and Hollon, which was the result of both John and Polly being illiterate. John and Polly each had a grandfather that served in the militia during the American Revolution.
  After a careful examination of all available source records in January 2014, a new finding was made regarding the children of John and Polly. This was influenced by a thoughtful question received from Bella Gulden. All previous research reflected them having fifteen children, and there are two pieces of information leading to the conclusion that they actually had sixteen children. First, the 1850 census lists a three year old male named Charley in the household, who was previously treated as another relative or a census mistake. Second, two newspapers articles from 1902, which are listed further below, indicate that Polly was the mother of 16 children. These newspaper articles support Charley from the 1850 census as being a sixteenth child.
  1820 BIRTH OF POLLY GIBBS
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  Polly Gibbs was born on Friday, May 10, 1820 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA. The date of birth was determined from the headstone monument.
  1820 BIRTH OF JOHN HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  John Hollon was born on Sunday, July 9, 1820 in what would be present day Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of his birth, the Hollonville area was part of Estill County. The date of birth was determined from the headstone monument. The location was determined from information pertaining to his parents.
  1830 RESIDENCE OF JOHN HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 1, 1830 shows John Hollon living with his parents in what would be present day Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of the census, the area of Hollonville was part of Estill County, and the location which is listed on the enumeration. Though the census only lists the head of household, John can be accounted for based on a corresponding enumeration of age range and gender.
  1836 MARRIAGE OF JOHN HOLLON AND POLLY GIBBS
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  John Hollon and Polly Gibbs were issued a marriage license on Monday, December 12, 1836, and they were married on Thursday, December 15, 1836 in Morgan County, Kentucky, USA. The officiant was Charles Little. At the time of their marriage, John was 16 years old, and Polly was 16 years old.
  The “Kentucky, County Marriage Records, 1783-1965” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: John Hollan; Gender: Male; Marriage Date: 12 Dec 1836; Marriage Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA; Spouse: Polly Gibbs; Film Number: 000839918." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was handwritten, and obtained from the Ancestry website: “[Implied Date of License] December 12, 1836; Names: John Hollan to Polly Gibbs; Married by me December the 15th John Hollan and Polly Gibbs, 1836, Charles Little."
  1840 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The formation of Breathitt County became effective on Monday, April 1, 1839, and the county was created from portions of Estill County, Clay County, and Perry County. The Hollonville area then became part of Breahitt County.
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Monday, June 1, 1840 shows the family of John Hollon living in what would be present day Hollonville Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of the census, the Hollonville area was part of Breathitt County, and the location which is listed on the enumeration. The same page enumerates his father, all four of his brothers, and other family members.
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Name: John Holland; Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Breathitt, Kentucky; Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 [this corresponds to George Washington Hollon]; Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [this corresponds to John Hollon]; Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [this corresponds to Elizabeth Hollon]; Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [this corresponds to Elizabeth Mary Hollon]; Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1; No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2; Free White Persons - Under 20: 2; Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2; Total Free White Persons: 4; Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4.”
  1850 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Saturday, August 3, 1850 shows the family of John Hollon living in what would be present day Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of the census, the Hollonville area was part of Breathitt County, and the location which is listed on the enumeration. The same page lists his sister Rebecca and his uncle George, and the next page lists his brothers Ambrose and Hiram.
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “John Holland, age 29, male, occupation is farmer, real estate valued at $1300, born in Kentucky, can't read or write; Polly Holland, age 30, female, born in Kentucky; Patsy Holland [this has to be Elizabeth, who was also nicknamed Betsey], age 13, female, born in Kentucky; Washington Holland, age 10, male, born in Kentucky; Nathan Holland, age 8, male, born in Kentucky; Charity Holland, age 6, female, born in Kentucky; Philip Holland, age 4, male, born in Kentucky; Charley Holland, age 3, male, born in Kentucky; John Holland, age 2, male, born in Kentucky; Lucinda Holland, age 7 months, female, born in Kentucky.”
  1860 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, June 28, 1860 shows the family of John Hollon living in what would be present day Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of the census, the Hollonville area was part of Breathitt County, and the location which is listed on the enumeration. The same page lists his brothers Ambrose and Hiram, and the next page lists his sister Rebecca.
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “John Hollon, age 39, male, white, occupation is farmer, real estate valued at $4400, personal estate valued at $826, born in Estelle County [sic Estill], Kentucky; Polly Hollon, age 40, female, occupation is farmer, born in Garrand County, Kentucky; Charlotte Hollon [i.e. Charity], age 17, female, occupation is farmer, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; Phillipp Hollon, age 15, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; Lucinda Hollon, age 13, female, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; John Hollon, age 10, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; Jackson Hollon, age 9, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; William Hollon, age 6, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; Fanny Hollon, age 5, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; James B., age 2, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky; Babe [this has to be Dock Burnam Hollon, born March 1860 per the 1900 census], age 3 months, male, born in Breathitt County, Kentucky.”
  There are two discrepancies between the 1860 and 1870 census. First, the three month old "babe" on the 1860 census appears to be Dock Burnam Hollon, who was born in March 1860. The 1870 census lists him as Henry Hollon, though there was deceased brother of the same name. According to Steve Hollon, who is a second great grandson of Dock Burnam Hollon, Dock also went by the name of Henry or H.B. Hollon, as well as D.B. Hollon. Second, Hannah Hollon is not listed on the 1860 census for reasons unknown.
  1870 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Sunday, August 14, 1870 shows the family of John Hollon living in what would be present day Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. At the time of the census, the Hollonville area was part of Breathitt County, and the location which is listed on the enumeration. The next page lists his sister Rebecca.
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “John Hollon, age 49, male, white, occupation is farmer, real estate valued at $2000, personal estate valued at $600, born in Kentucky, can't read, can't write; Polly Hollon, age 49, female, white, occupation is keeping house, born in Kentucky, can't read, can't write; William Hollon, age 17, male, white, occupation is farm labor, born in Kentucky, attended school, can't write; Hannah Hollon, age 14, female, white, occupation is at school, born in Kentucky, attended school, can't write; Buchanan Hollon, age 12, male, white, occupation is at school, born in Kentucky, attended school, can't read, can't write; Henry Hollon [this has to be Dock Burnam Hollon], age 11, male, white, occupation is at school, born in Kentucky, attended school, can't read, can't write; Zerilda Hollon, age 7, female, white, occupation is at school, born in Kentucky, attended school; Charity Hollon [John’s mother], age 92, female, white, occupation is at home, born in North Carolina, can't read, can't write.”
  1880 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, June 4, 1880 shows the family of John Hollon living in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. The prior household is their son George Washington Hollon and the prior page lists his brother William and other family members.
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “John Hollon, white, male, age 59, married, occupation is farmer, can't read, can't write, born in Kentucky, father born in Virginia, mother born in North Carolina; Pollie Hollon, white, female, age 60, wife, married, occupation is keeping house, can't read, can't write, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina; Fanny Hollon, white, female, age 23, daughter, single, occupation is at home, can't write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky; Sarilda Hollon, white, female, age 18, daughter, single, occupation is at home, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky; William Gibbs [Elizabeth’s brother], white, male, age 55, single, blind, idiot, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina.”
  1900 RESIDENCE OF THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The U.S. Census enumerated on Saturday, June 2, 1900 shows the family of John Hollon living in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. The same page shows their son William, and the prior page shows their daughter Lucinda
  The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: “Dock B. Hollon, head of household, white, male, born March 1860, age 40, married 1 year, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, occupation is farmer, can read, can write, home owned free, farm; Isabel Hollon, wife, white, female, born April 1863, age 37, married 1 year, 1 child born, 1 child living, born in Kentucky, father born in New York, mother born in Kentucky, can read, can write; Emma Hollon, daughter, white, female, born March 1883, age 17, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, attended school 11 months, can read, can write; Timothy Hollon, son, white, male, born in July 1885, age 14, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, occupation is farm laborer, not employed 4 months, attended school 4 months, can read, can write; Martha Hollon, daughter, white, female, born in May 1888, age 12, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, attended school 3 months, can read, can write; Plummer Hollon, son, white, male, born November 1890, age 9, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, attended school 4 months; Cynthia Hollon, daughter, white, female, born June 1893, age 6, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, attended school 5 months; Josie Hollon, daughter, white, female, born February 1896, age 4, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky; James B. Hollon, son, white, male, born June 1899, age 11 months, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky; Johnnie Hollon, father, white, male, born July 1819, age 80, married 63 years, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina, can't read, can't write; Polly Hollon, mother, white, female, born March 1820, age 80, married 63 years, 11 children born, 9 children living, born in Kentucky, father born in North Carolina, mother born in North Carolina, can't read, can't write.”
  1894 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF JOHN HOLLON AND POLLY HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The following appeared in Hazel Green Herald newspaper from Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, June 21, 1894, on page 5: “Uncle John and Aunt Polly Hollon are visiting the families of J.B. Hollon and J.A. Sewell, of Campton, this week.”
  1902 NEWSPAPER MENTIONS OF POLLY HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The following appeared in the Hazel Green Herald newspaper from Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, June 12, 1902: "Old Grandma Hollon is very ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. A. Sewell."
  The following appeared in the Hazel Green Herald newspaper from Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, July 31, 1902, on page 3: “Aunt Polly Hollon, wife of Uncle John Hollon, of Holly, is dangerously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Sewell. She is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) persons in that part of the county, and is the mother of 16 children, 10 of whom are living.”
  The following article appeared in The Mt. Sterling Advocate newspaper from Mt. Sterling, Montgomery County, Kentucky, USA on Tuesday, August 5, 1902, on page 3: “Aunt Polly Hollon, wife of Uncle John Hollon, of Holly, is dangerously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.A. Sewell. She is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) persons in that part of the county, and is the mother of 16 children, 10 of whom are living.”
  1902 DEATH OF POLLY HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  Poly Hollon died at the age of 82 on Wednesday, October 15, 1902 in Hollinville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. Poly was buried in the Hollon Cemetery in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.
  The "U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing, which is based on crowd sourced information and subject to error: "Name: Elizabeth Hollon; Birth Date: 10 Mar 1820; Birth Place: Garrard County, Kentucky, United States of America; Death Date: 15 Oct 1902; Death Place: Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America; Cemetery: Hollon Cemetery; Burial or Cremation Place: Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America; Father: John Gibbs; Mother: Elizabeth Gibbs; Spouse: John Hollon; Children: Andrew Jackson Hollon, Lucinda Sewell, George Washington Hollon, Zarilda Brewer, Nathan Hollon, William Hollon, James Buchanan Hollon, Charity Hurst, Elizabeth Terrell."
  1904 DEATH OF JOHN HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  John Hollon died at the age of 84 on Wednesday, October 12, 1904 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. John was buried in the Hollon Cemetery in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA.
  The "U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing, which is based on crowd sourced information and subject to error: "Name: John Hollon; Birth Date: 9 Jul 1820; Birth Place: Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America; Death Date: 12 Oct 1904; Death Place: Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America; Cemetery: Hollon Cemetery; Burial or Cremation Place: Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America; Father: John Hollon; Mother: Charity Hollon; Spouse: Elizabeth Hollon; Children: Andrew Jackson Hollon, Lucinda Sewell, George Washington Hollon, Zarilda Brewer, Nathan Hollon, William Hollon, Charity Hurst, Elizabeth Terrell."
  BURIAL OF JOHN HOLLON AND POLLY HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  John Hollon and Poly Hollon are buried together in the Hollon Cemetery in Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA. The cemetery is located on private property on Mattie Graham Road off of Kentucky Route 15. They have a shared monument that is approximately six feet tall, and has four sides. The first side lists the following information: “John Hollon, born July 9, 1820, died Oct. 12, 1904.” The second side lists the following information: “Polly, wife of John Hollon, born Mar. 10, 1820, died Oct. 15, 1902.” The third side says “Sleep on blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep.” It is from a 1832 hymn written by Margaret Mackay (1802-1887) called “Asleep in Jesus, Blessed Sleep.” The fourth side is blank.
  1909 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON THE JOHN HOLLON FAMILY
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The following appeared in the Hazel Green Herald newspaper from Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Kentucky, USA on Thursday, November 11, 1909. The article was written by James Buchanan Hollon, a son of John Hollon and Elizabeth Mary Hollon.
  “Reunion of Hollon Family. On Saturday and Sunday, November 6 and 7, the surviving children of John and Polly Hollon met on Holly Creek at the homes of Amanda, Nathan and T.C. Hollon and enjoyed a most pleasant reunion as this is the first time in about forty years that they have all been together at once, and J.B. Hollon, one of the number, says that only those who have had the pleasure of attending similar gatherings can imagine the pleasure and satisfaction that all enjoyed. Those of the immediate family present were: Mrs. Bettie Terrill, widow of the late J.H. Terrill, Holly; G.W. Hollon and wife, Newkirk, Okla.; J.D. Hollon and wife, Stillwater; Wm. Hollon and wife, J.A. Sewell and wife, Lane; S.H. Hurst, Jackson; A.J. Hollon and daughter, Mrs. Lou Graham, Jeffersonville; Mrs. Fannie Perkins and J.B. Hollon, Hazel Green; D.B. Hollon and wife, Campton; Mrs. Amanda Hollon, widow of Nathan Hollon, and her sons, John B., Thos. C. and wife, Nathan and wife, and her daughter, Malissa, and her sister, Mrs. Martha Murphy, of Grassy, were present, so it was a reunion of two families in one as all of Mrs. Amanda Hollon's sisters, but one, were there. Saturday night all enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Hollon and Nathan and wife, and Sunday for dinner all went to Thos. C. Hollon's where he and his estimable wife seated his six uncles and three aunts at the dinner table, which, like his mother's and Nathan's was heavily loaded of good things to eat, and it was agreed by all at the table that never in life had all the nine eaten together at the same time. It was unanimously agreed that the family have an annual reunion on the 12th and 15th of October, each year, and the writer hopes that at our next reunion he may have the pleasure of meeting all that were present on last Sunday, and that words spoken, and impressions made of that day will rebound to the good of us all. Your brother, J.B.H.”
  1952 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF JOHN HOLLON
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The following appeared in the Courier Journal newspaper from Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA on Sunday, February 24, 1952. "Multipartite. John Hollon was born in Estill County, Kentucky, in 1820. His son, James Buchanan Hollon, was born in Breathitt County in 1857. His son, James I. Hollon, now of Hazel Green, was born in Wolfe County in 1883. Yet all three were born in the same house on Holly Creek. This could be because Breathitt County was formed in 1839 from parts of Clay, Perry, and Estill Counties, while Wolfe County was established in 1860 from parts of Breathitt, Morgan, Owsley, and Powell Counties. Mrs. Lennie Hollon Land, Lancaster, Ky."
  1958 BOOK MENTIONS OF JOHN HOLLON AND POLLY GIBBS
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The book "Genealogy of Hollon and Related Families: Early Settlers of Eastern Kentucky and their Descendants,” was written by Clay Hollon (1879-1965), and was published in 1958. Page 1 lists John Hollon as a son of John Hollon and Charity Brewer and the following information: “John, born July 9, 1820, married Polly Gibbs of Morgan Co., Ky." Page 12 lists the following information.
  "John, born July 9, 1820, married Polly Gibbs of Morgan Co., Ky." Page 12 lists the following information: "John Hollon (ninth and youngest child of John and Charity) born July 9, 1820, died 1904, married Polly Gibbs, born in Morgan Co., Ky. 1820, died 1902. They had fifteen children: (1) Betsey, born 1837, married John H. Terrill; (2) George Washington, born Jan. 17, 1840, married Orpha Rebecca Baker; (3) Nathan, born 1842, died 1881, married Amanda E. Baker; (4) Charity, born 1843, died 1908, married Sam Henry Hurst; (5) Phillip, died young; (6) Lucinda, born 1849, died 1929, married James A. Sewell; (7) John D., born 1850, died Oct. 5, 1923, married Elizabeth Chambers; (8) Jackson, born 1852, married Caroline Shockey; (9) William, born 1854, died Apr. 8, 1927, married Comfort Terrill; (10) Fanny, born 1855, died 1941, married Sanford Reed (Dock) Perkins; (11) Hannah born 1856; (12) James Buchanan, born 1857, died 1942, married Caroline Elkins; (13) Henry, born 1858; (14) Dock, born 1860, died 1937, married first Judy Terrill, married second, Isabelle Spaulding; (15) Zerilda Jane, born 1862, died 1896, married Green B. Brewer."
  The book “Early and Modern History of Wolfe County” was compiled by the Wolfe County Woman's Club, and was published in 1958. The book contains a section titled "Hollon and Related Families in Wolfe County,” which was written by Clay Hollon (1879-1965). Pages 123-124 lists the following information:
  "John Hollon (ninth and youngest child of John and Charity) born July 9, 1820, died 1904, married Polly Gibbs, born in Morgan Co., Ky. 1820, died 1902. They had fifteen children: (1) Betsey, born 1837, married John H. Terrill; (2) George Washington, born Jan. 27, 1840, died April 23, 1923, married Orpha Rebecca Baker; (3) Nathan, born 1842, died 1880-1 (killed by lightening in the courthouse in Campton), married Amanda Ellen Baker; (4) Charity, born 1843, died 1907, married Dec. 27, 1866, Sam Henry Hurst, born 1843, died 1930; (5) Phillip, died young; (6) Lucinda, born 1849, died 1929, married James A. Sewell (son of Joseph Sewell and wife Nancy Thompson) born 1837, died 1912; (7) John D., born 1850, died O1923, married Elizabeth Chambers (daughter of Bill and wife Rebecca Rose; (8) Jackson, born 1852, married Caroline Shockey, born 1854; (9) William, born 1854, died April 8, 1927, married Comfort Terrill; (10) Fanny, born 1855, died 1941, married Sanford Reed (Dock) Perkins; (11) Hannah born 1856; (12) James Buchanan, born 1857, died 1942, married first Caroline Elkins, born 1857, died 1891, married second, Rosa Belle Byrd, born 1868, died 1941; (13) Henry, born 1858; (14) Dock, born 1860, died 1937, married first Judy Terrill, married second, Isabelle Spaulding; (15) Zerilda Jane, born March 30, 1862, died July 7, 1896, married Nove. 30, 1880, Green B. Brewer."
  1966 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF JOHN HOLLON AND POLLY GIBBS
 Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated July 24, 2021
  The following appeared in the Advocate Messenger newspaper from Danville, Kentucky, USA on Friday, September 2, 1966: "Lancaster News. By Lennie Hollon Land. "Hollon Reunion. Included in the group of about 60 persons attending the Hollon family reunion at Natural Bridge last Sunday were Mrs. H. B. Noel and Mrs. Gene Frye of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. John Land, Mr. and Mrs John Bell Land, John Richmond and Davis Lee Land. Members of the family attending come from Ashland, Lexington, West Liberty, Campton, Paris, Hazel Green, and the following states other than Kentucky: Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Descendants of six of the children John and Polly Gibbs Hollon attended."


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