Windham

HOLDEN, Sylvanus

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 201-202

Sylvanus HOLDEN, of South Londonderry, was born 14 February 1838 in 
Londonderry [Windham County, Vermont], son of Philemon and Sally (FAULKNER) 
HOLDEN. His education was received in the common schools of Londonderry and 
at the West River Academy, from which he graduated in 1858. After leaving 
school he remained on the homestead until 1860, when he went to Brattleboro 
[Windham County] and learned the trade of a jeweler. In 1861 he started in 
this business in South Londonderry, continuing until 1865, when he commenced 
to deal in general merchandise, and was thus employed until 1871. He then 
bought the farm where he has since resided, devoting himself to agriculture 
and dealing in cattle and real estate. He is now also conducting a farm in 
Londonderry, where he has started a general merchandise store in addition to 
his agricultural operations, and is now the possessor of a large property in 
South Dakota. He has served his town as chairman of listers for ten years, 
beginning in 1881, and as justice of the peace for the past six years. On 28 
November 1861 at North Adams [Berkshire County], Massachusetts, Mr. 
[Sylvanus] HOLDEN married Ellen S., daughter of Thomas and Mary (WILEY) 
JAQUITH. Born to them were three children: Willie S., deceased; Archie W., 
deceased; and Arthur H.

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