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Hopkins Holsey

Male, #52929, (25 August 1799 - 31 March 1859)

FatherJames Holsey b. s 1774, d. b 8 Oct 1816
MotherSusannah Ingram b. s 1776
Hopkins Holsey|b. 25 Aug 1799\nd. 31 Mar 1859|p3309.htm#i52929|James Holsey|b. say 1774\nd. before 8 Oct 1816|p3309.htm#i52931|Susannah Ingram|b. say 1776|p3309.htm#i52932|||||||||||||

Biography* Hopkins Holsey was born August 25, 1799, near Lynchburg, Va., the son of James Holsey and Susannah (Ingram) Holsey. His father and mother were married in Brunswick Co., Va. on March 20. 1797. They migrated to Georgia and were in Hancock County, Ga. in 1810.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
HOLSEY, Hopkins, a Representative from Georgia; born near Lynchburg, Campbell County, Va., August 25, 1779 [sic, should be 1799] ; received an English training and attended the University of Virginia at Charlottesville; was graduated from a law school in Litchfield, Conn; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Hamilton, Ga; held several local offices and represented Hancock County several years in the State house of representatives; moved to Harris County; elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James C. Terrell; reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress and served from October 5, 1835, to March 3, 1839; moved to Athens, Ga., and engaged in newspaper work as publisher of the Southern Banner; unsuccessful candidate for election in 1852 to the Thirty-third Congress; relinquished the newspaper business and resumed the practice of law, in Butler, Ga; died at his home, “Brightwater,” near Butler, Ga., March 31, 1859; interment on his estate.

Bibliography

Montgomery, Horace. “Hopkins Holsey.” in Georgians in Profile, edited by Horace Montgomery. Athens, Ga.: University of Georgia Press, 1958.
 
Birth*25 Aug 1799 Hopkins was born at Campbell Co., Virginia, on 25 Aug 1799. 
 He was the son of James Holsey and Susannah Ingram. 
Marriage*27 Jun 1826 He married Elizabeth B. Mitchell at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 Jun 1826. 
1850 Census*1 Jun 1850 Hopkins was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census on 1 Jun 1850 at Athens, Clarke Co., Georgia.1 
Death*31 Mar 1859 He died at Butler, Taylor Co., Georgia, on 31 Mar 1859. DEATH OF HOPKINS HOLSEY

The Hon. H. Holsey, we regret to learn, died very suddenly at his residence, in Butler, Ga., on Thursday last. He had been in bad health for some time — supposed to be dropsy or disease of the heart. On Thursday night, he ate quite a hearty supper, and retired to his room, and seated himself, as usual, in an arm chair, resting his feet in another. Mrs. Holsey on entering the room soon after, addressed an enquiry to him, but received no response. Her companion was dead!

The name of Col. Holsey is familiar to the public. In 1836, we believe, he was a Representative from this State, under the general ticket system, and has also filled other responsible posts. He was a democrat of the Jacksonian school. In 1852, he was editor of the Southern Banner, and was an able leader in the Union Party. He was a clear and forceful writer, decided in his opinions, but courageous and respectful in their enunciation. As a politician he was too honest to be largely successful. His age was 61. Peace to his ashes. The Georgia Journal And Messenger, April 6, 1859.
In 1826 young Hopkins Holsey was a promising attorney with a keen interest for politics and he became acquainted with many of Hancock’s prominent citizens. Among them was General Henry Mitchell, a Revolutionary War Veteran. Hopkins Holsey fell in love with the General’s daughter Elizabeth and they were married June 27, 1826 in Hancock Co., Ga.

Hopkins Holsey married Mary Julia Neisler, daughter of Dr. Hugh & Rachel (Mitchell) Neisler, on August 15, 1850 in Clarke Co., Ga. She was 29 years younger than Hopkins.. 

Family

Elizabeth B. Mitchell b. s 1805
Marriage*27 Jun 1826 He married Elizabeth B. Mitchell at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 Jun 1826. 
Child

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Citations

  1. 1850 Federal Census, United States.
    Athens, Clarke, Georgia, Page: 20.

Elizabeth B. Mitchell

Female, #52930, (say 1805 - )

Birth*say 1805 She was born say 1805. 
Marriage*27 Jun 1826 She married Hopkins Holsey at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 Jun 1826. 
Married Name27 Jun 1826  As of 27 Jun 1826, her married name was Holsey. 

Family

Hopkins Holsey b. 25 Aug 1799, d. 31 Mar 1859
Marriage*27 Jun 1826 She married Hopkins Holsey at Hancock Co., Georgia, on 27 Jun 1826. 
Child

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James Holsey

Male, #52931, (say 1774 - before 8 October 1816)

Birth*say 1774 He was born say 1774. 
Marriage*20 Mar 1797 He married Susannah Ingram at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 Mar 1797. 
Will*1816 He made a will at Hancock Co., Georgia, in 1816.
(James Holsey's will was proved on October 8, 1816. His will is on file in Hancock Co., Ga. Book I page 149.

In the name of God, Amen: I James Holsey of the county of Hancock and the State of Georgia being weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is today, first, I lend to my beloved wife, Susannah Holsey one third of my whole estate both real and personal during her natural life and at her death, I give and bequeath the whole of my negroes and the rest of my personal property, to be equally divided among my five children, viz., Gideon Holsey, Hopkins Holsey , Eliza Holsey, Susan Holsey & James Holsey.

I do also give and bequeath to my three sons, viz., Gideon Holsey, Hopkins Holsey & James Holsey the whole of my real estate as they come of lawful age or marry on their paying my two daughters, viz., Eliza Holsey & Susan Holsey one thousand dollars to each (in equal proportions) which I devise to them in lieu of any of my real property. Lastly, I do hereby nominate my worthy friends Duke Hamilton, William Terrell and Edward Hamilton my Executors to this my last will and testament until my two sons Gideon Holsey & Hopkins Holsey arrive at lawful age at which time my desire is that they shall act as my only executors.

J. Holsey (Seal)). 
Death*before 8 Oct 1816 He died at Hancock Co., Georgia, before 8 Oct 1816. 

Family

Susannah Ingram b. s 1776
Marriage*20 Mar 1797 He married Susannah Ingram at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 Mar 1797. 
Child

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Susannah Ingram

Female, #52932, (say 1776 - )

Birth*say 1776 She was born say 1776 at Virginia. 
Marriage*20 Mar 1797 She married James Holsey at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 Mar 1797. 
Married Name20 Mar 1797  As of 20 Mar 1797, her married name was Holsey. 

Family

James Holsey b. s 1774, d. b 8 Oct 1816
Marriage*20 Mar 1797 She married James Holsey at Brunswick Co., Virginia, on 20 Mar 1797. 
Child

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