Brief Life History of Joseph
When Joseph Hollowell was born on 12 October 1755, in Rich Square, Northampton, North Carolina, British Colonial America, his father, Joseph Hollowell, was 40 and his mother, Leah Spivey Hill, was 41. He married Martha Cook about 1794, in Wayne, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 17 August 1820, at the age of 64.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Joseph? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (4)
- Joseph Hollowell in entry for Agatha Outland, "Indiana, Church Records, 1743-1966"
- Joseph Hollowell in entry for Aggatha Outland, "Indiana, Church Records, 1743-1966"
- Joseph Hollowell, "North Carolina, Church Records, 1700-1970"
Spouse and Children
1755–1820 Male
1760–1824 Female
Children (7)
1782–1852 Female
1784–1829 Male
1786– Male
about 1788–1822 Male
1790–1820 Male
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1715–1768 Male
1714–1768 Female
Siblings (6)
1754–1793 Female
1755–1820 Male
1762–1806 Male
–1813 Male
– Female
+1 More Child
World Events (3)
1767 · Tryon Palace
Age 12
1774 · Edenton Tea Party
Age 19
1775
Age 20
Name Meaning
English (Northamptonshire): habitational name from Hollowell in Northamptonshire, from Middle English hali, holi ‘holy’ + wel(le) ‘well’ (Old English hālig ‘holy’ + well(a) ‘well, spring’). Compare Halliwell .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.
