Elisha Smith Holland

22 Jul 1854 - 9 Feb 1934

**Elisha Holland Dies in County**  
**Well-Known Farmer of Holland Community Succumbs To Short illness At Age 79; Funeral Sunday.**  
Elisha Smith Holland, aged 79, a well-known farmer of Nansemond, died at his home near Holland at 7 a.m. today, succumbing to a short illness. 

Mr. Holland was a son of the late Carr and Christine Holland. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Texanna Holland; a son, Willie E. Holland, and a daughter, Miss Clara Mae Holland, all of Nansemond county. Also four grandchildren survive him, as do a sister, Mrs. Julia Tomlin, and a brother, Carr Holland, Jr., all of Nansemond. 

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. Dr. N. G. Newman and the Rev. W. M. Jay, officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.

Suffolk News Herald, 09 February 1934, Page 1
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** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Elisha Smith Holland, aged 79, died on 9 February 1934 at his home near Holland, Nansemond. He was survived by his widow, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, a sister, and a brother.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services were conducted from the residence on 11 February 1934, with the Rev. Dr. N.G. Newman and the Rev. W.M. Jay officiating. Burial took place in the family cemetery in Nansemond.

**Transcript of the Edited Obituary**  
Elisha Smith Holland  

22 July 1854 - 9 February 1934  

**Elisha Holland Dies in County**  
**Well-Known Farmer of Holland Community Succumbs to Short Illness at Age 79; Funeral Sunday.**  
Elisha Smith Holland, aged 79, a well-known farmer of Nansemond, died at his home near Holland at 7 a.m. today, succumbing to a short illness.  

Mr. Holland was a son of the late Carr and Christine Holland. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Texanna Holland; a son, Willie E. Holland; and a daughter, Miss Clara Mae Holland, all of Nansemond County. Also, four grandchildren survive him, as do a sister, Mrs. Julia Tomlin, and a brother, Carr Holland Jr., all of Nansemond.  

Funeral services will be conducted from the residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock on 11 February 1934, with the Rev. Dr. N.G. Newman and the Rev. W.M. Jay officiating. Burial will be made in the family cemetery.  

Suffolk News Herald, 9 February 1934, Page 1  
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** Vital Statistics Summary**  

| **Name**   | Elisha Smith Holland |
|------------|----------------------|
| **Age**    | 79 years             |
| **Birth**  | 22 July 1854         |
| **Death**  | 9 February 1934      |

** Table of Relationships**  

| **Name**                 | **Relationship**         | **Place of Residence**  |
|--------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------|
| Elisha Smith Holland     | Decedent                 | Near Holland, Nansemond |
| Mrs. Texanna Holland     | Widow                    | Nansemond County        |
| Willie E. Holland        | Son                      | Nansemond County        |
| Miss Clara Mae Holland   | Daughter                 | Nansemond County        |
| Four grandchildren       | Grandchildren            | Nansemond               |
| Mrs. Julia Tomlin        | Sister                   | Nansemond               |
| Carr Holland Jr.         | Brother                  | Nansemond               |
| Carr Holland             | Father (deceased)        | Unknown                 |
| Christine Holland        | Mother (deceased)        | Unknown                 |

** Publication Details**  

| **Detail**                  | **Information**     |
|-----------------------------|---------------------|
| **Publication Date**        | 9 February 1934     |
| **Publication Source**      | Suffolk News Herald |
| **Page Number**             | Page 1              |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Elisha Smith Holland was a prominent farmer in the Nansemond community and was known for his contributions to local agriculture and family life. He left behind a legacy through his descendants and was respected by those who knew him in the community.