John Holder

Maleabout 1705–

Brief Life History of John

John Holder was born about 1705, in England. He married Elizabeth Geff in 1731, in London, England.

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John Holder
1705–
Elizabeth Geff
–
Marriage: 1731

Sources (5)

  • England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973
  • England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
  • London, England, Clandestine Marriage and Baptism Registers, 1667-1754

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1731London, England

    • World Events (3)

    1720 · South Sea Bubble

    Age 15

    The South Sea Bubble Bill was passed by the House of Lords in 1720. This allowed the South Sea company to monopolize trade with South America. The company underwrote the English National Debt which promised 5% interest from the government. As shares rose exponentially, many companies were created and many fortunes were made. The stocks crashed and many people lost their money which caused them to become destitute overnight and suicide was common. Robert Walpole took charge of the South Sea Bubble Financial Crisis by dividing the national debt between the Bank of England, the Treasury, and the Sinking Fund.

    1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

    Age 47

    Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

    1754 · Seven Years' War

    Age 49

    The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

    Name Meaning

    German: topographic name for someone who lived by an elder tree, Middle High German holder, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named for its sign of an elder tree. In same areas, for example Alsace, the elder tree was believed to be protective of a house.

    Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Holder ‘elder tree’.

    English: status or occupational name from Middle English holdere, haldere, heldere ‘tenant; servant, retainer; laborer’, an agent derivative of holden ‘to hold’ (Old English healdan). Compare Helder 3.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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