Brief Life History of Hester C.
When Hester C. Holdaway was born about 1846, in Illinois, United States, her father, Daniel C. Holdaway, was 42 and her mother, Rebecca Voyles, was 37. She lived in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, United States in 1850 and Madison, Illinois, United States in 1860.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Hester C.? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (4)
- Hester C Holaway in household of Rubecco Holaway, "United States Census, 1860"
- Hester Holdaway in household of Daniel C Holdaway, "United States Census, 1850"
- 1860 US Census (Ancestry) Rebecca Holdaway (Holaway)
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1875
In 1875 the voters of the county of Madison adopted the township system of county government.
1877 · The First Workers Strike
The country was in great economic distress in mid-1877, which caused many workers of the Railroad to come together and began the first national strike in the United States. Crowds gathered in Chicago in extreme number to be a part of the strike which was later named the Great Railroad Strike. Shortly after the strike began, the battle was fought between the authorities and many of the strikers. The conflict escalated to violence and quickly each side turned bloody.
Name Meaning
English (Hampshire): variant of Holloway .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.