Holland Genealogy Research Collection, 1966-1993 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Ryan Caillet

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Collection Overview

Title: Holland Genealogy Research Collection, 1966-1993

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-244

Primary Creator: Holland family

Extent: 3.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by publication.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Holland family, Nansemond County (Va.)--Genealogy, Nansemond County (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Suffolk (Va.)--Genealogy, Suffolk (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865, Suffolk (Va.)--Maps, United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Forms of Material: Deeds, Genealogical tables, Genealogies (histories), Maps (documents), Photocopies, Photographs, Wills

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Reproductions of family histories, family trees, and other genealogical materials, such as wills and deeds, which have been compiled and edited by members of the Holland family. The information presented dates back to the 10th century and concludes in the late 20th century.

Biographical Note

The Holland family of the now extinct Suffolk and Nansemond counties trace their lineage back to Lancashire, England in the 10th century. Members of the Holland family came to Virginia in the early 17th century and lived in Jamestown before eventually settling in Suffolk and Nansemond counties.

Subject/Index Terms

Holland family
Nansemond County (Va.)--Genealogy
Nansemond County (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Suffolk (Va.)--Genealogy
Suffolk (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Suffolk (Va.)--Maps
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Holland Genealogy Research Collection, MSS 0000-244, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed August 12, 2015.

Other Note: This collection is housed with the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia Records (MSS 0000-143) and the Conwell Family Papers (MSS 0000-210).

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
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Box 1

Folder 1: Historical Research, 1966: Book, one reproduction of "A Brief Summary of Events During the Federal Occupation of Suffolk and Nansemond County, Virginia 1862-1863" by Dr. Reginald Holland.
Folder 2: Holland Family Histories: Books; includes one reproduction of "Holland: a History of the Virginia Holland Families from 1620 to 1963" by Kirk Davis Holland, one reproduction of "Holland" by Jeannette Holland Austin, and one reproduction of "John Goodman Holland of Nansemond County, Virginia Ancestors and Descendants 1600-1993" by Jasper Land Holland, II.
Folder 3: Miscellaneous: Map, genealogical table, and photocopy. Contains one map of Suffolk County from the 1860s, one family tree of Clyde V. March, Jr., and a photocopy of a family portrait.