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From: "Paula K. Denson" <>
Subject: RE: Basil Holland Sr
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 21:54:33 -0600


Marion, I have been watching the LBL messages but have never taken time to send information on the families I seek in Trigg and Lyon County, but in my research, I have discovered an error that you have come up with, along with many others - Rachel Holland married Jesse DENSON (not Denson Deese). If you will read the original census records, the hand writing was very poor and someone mistook the lettering in Jesse's name. The double ss's looked like es and the name was turned around. Jesse Denson was mentioned many times in Stewart County, Tennessee and was probably the brother of James Denson of Trigg County, KY. He was married to Permelia Brown and his father was John Denson who was married to Esther (Matilda) (Thelford/Telford). I need to know more about this family so if you find anything, please let me know. Paula Denson

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From: Marion Donaldson[SMTP:]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 1998 12:41 AM
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Subject: Basil Holland Sr

Trigg Co Will Book A
Will of BASIL HOLLAND deceased
In the name of God,Amen. I ,Basil Holland, of the County of Trigg and State of Kentucky,being at this time in low state of health,but of sound mind and perfect memory,calling to submit the mortality of the body,and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.Viz.First, I lend unto my beloved wife,Margaret Holland, all cleared part of my farm and plantation,even on the north side of the creek.Also, my negro man,Boston,and my negro woman Disey.Also all my stock of horses,Cattle,Sheep and Hogs,all my plantation utensils and all my household and kitchen furniture during her natural life or widowhood.Second,I give and bequeath unto my daughter,Elenor Wilson,ten dollars to be hers,her heirs,to be freely possessed and enjoyed forever.Third,I give and bequeath unto my son,John Holland,two dollars to be his,and his heirs freely possessed and enjoyed forever.Fourtrh,I and desire that the nex tone she has,m!
ay belong to my son, John Holland and all the balance to be equally divided among my three youngest sons,Abraham Holland ,James Holland,and Basil Holland. I also leave my blacksmith tools to remain on my plantation for the use fo my three youngest sons,but to belong principally to my son,Jeremiah Holland,and it is my will and desire that at the death of my wife,that all the balance of my estate but not pantation,shich should be sold and the money arising from the sale thereof should be equally divided among my three youngest sons and my daughter,namely,Abraham Holland,James Holland,Basil Holland and Nancy Holland. And I do furthermore nominate,constitute and appoint my belove wife,Margaret Holland,and my son,James Holland, to be whole and sole Executrix andExecutor to this my last will and Testamen,revoking every former will or will whatever,and my wife,Margaret Holland,may not be required to give any security on having this will recorded. In testimony in hereof,I have hereunt!
o set my hand and seal this 26th day of August,1825.
Witnesses Levi Lancaster ,Willie Lancaster Basil Holland

Will Bk A Page 183 Will and testament of Basil Holland,deceased was on this 15th day of June 1829,produced to our said Trigg County Court for probate and thereupon proven according to law in oped Court and was ordered to be recorded. Will Cannon,Clerk

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