Vital Information
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Nathaniel Holt | FamilySearch LVX3-3QB |
| Born | 17 Jun 1736, Virginia | FamilySearch; WikiTree (via Drury Holt Sr. profile) |
| Died | ~1813, Virginia | FamilySearch LVX3-3QB |
| Father | Charles Holt (1694-1773) | |
| Mother | Sarah Judkins (~1711-1756) | |
| Wife | Abigail Clanton (b. 1742, Surry, Virginia) | |
| Son | Drury Holt Sr. (b. 29 Dec 1759) |
Biography
Nathaniel Holt was born 17 June 1736 in Virginia, the son of Charles Holt and Sarah Judkins. He married Abigail Clanton (b. 1742), daughter of John Clanton (c.1720-1778) and Amy Wyche Clanton (1722-1804) of Surry County, Virginia.
Nathaniel's will was probated in Sussex County, Virginia (formed from Surry County in 1753-1754). Sussex County Will Books 1754-1796 at the Library of Virginia include records from this period. His son Drury Holt Sr., born 1759 in Surry County (Albemarle Parish), served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Nathaniel represents the transitional generation between the established Hog Island planter family and the frontier-moving Holts who would push through Montgomery County, VA into Tennessee and Kentucky.
Document Sources
| Document | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Will of Nathaniel Holt, Sussex County, VA (probated ~1814) | Probate | Referenced in Genealogy.com forum; Sussex Co Will Books at Library of Virginia |
| Sussex County VA Will Books 1754-1796 | County probate records | Microfilm at Library of Virginia; not directly consulted |
| FamilySearch record LVX3-3QB | Database record | Consulted |
Related Files
- Father: Charles_Holt
- Son: Drury_Holt_Sr