Vital Information
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Charles Holt | Will of Charles Holt, Surry County |
| Born | 1694, Hog Island, Surry County, Virginia | WikiTree Holt-3175 (note: some sources give 1699) |
| Died | 1773, Surry County, Virginia | Will proved 27 Apr 1773 |
| Father | William Holt (1666-1726) | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Seward (c.1670-c.1737) | |
| Wife 1 | Sarah Judkins (~1711-1756), daughter of Samuel Judkins III | WikiTree Holt-3175 |
| Wife 2 | Elizabeth Presson, daughter of Robert Presson | Will of Charles Holt |
| Children (per will) | Sons William, Henry, Charles, Sam; daughter Lucy Wall; wife Elizabeth |
Will
Charles Holt's will was dated 9 October 1767 and proved 27 April 1773 in Surry County, Virginia. It names sons William, Henry, Charles, and Sam; daughter Lucy Wall; and wife Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Presson). The gap between the will date and proving (nearly six years) may reflect his advanced age at will-writing and subsequent long life, or delay in probate.
His son Nathaniel Holt (b. 17 Jun 1736) is the next ancestor in the direct line. Nathaniel was likely a son by his first wife Sarah Judkins; the will's omission of Nathaniel may indicate he had already received his inheritance or had relocated.
Biography
Charles Holt was born in 1694 on Hog Island, Surry County, Virginia, the son of William Holt and Elizabeth Seward. He married first Sarah Judkins, daughter of Samuel Judkins III (whose will was proved 1740 in Surry County). After Sarah's death in 1756, he married Elizabeth Presson, daughter of Robert Presson.
Charles represents the fourth generation of the Holt family on Hog Island. His son Nathaniel Holt, born 1736, eventually moved to the Virginia frontier, beginning the family's migration that would take the Holts through Montgomery County, VA, to Hawkins County, TN, and ultimately to Kentucky and Kansas.
Document Sources
| Document | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Will of Charles Holt, Surry Co, VA (dated 9 Oct 1767; proved 27 Apr 1773) | Probate | Referenced in WikiTree Holt-3175; original at Library of Virginia |
| Collier, Three Hundred Sixty Years Later (rev. Aug 1979) | Published genealogy | Primary reference for WikiTree profile; not directly consulted |
| Will of Samuel Judkins III, Surry Co (1740) | Probate | Confirms Sarah Judkins connection; not directly consulted |
| Surry D&W 1645-72, p. 30 | County deed/will book | Referenced in WikiTree; originals at Library of Virginia |
Data Discrepancies
| Field | Source A | Source B | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth year | 1694 (WikiTree header, Collier) | 1699 (WikiTree sources section) | Unresolved; 1694 used per majority of secondary sources |
Related Files
- Father: William_Holt
- Son: Nathaniel_Holt
- Grandson: Drury_Holt_Sr