Holston Family History


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The Holston Name in Delaware & Kentucky 1800-1850

It is likely that out Holston line traces back through Broadkill Hundred, Delaware. Our line, though, splits near the year 1800 when the father of John Holston moved to Kentucky. Many Holstons remained in Delaware and were still living in the Broadkill Hundred as late as 1900. The 1850 Census shows the families of Elisha Holston, James Holston, John Holston and William Holston all living in this small parcel of land, each family having a number of children.

1810
Absolom Holston is listed as living in Barren County, Kentucky in the 1810 Census.

1830
A James Holston is listed in the Kentucky census for this year as living in Oldham County, Kentucky.

April 3, 1833
A James Holston died on this date and was buried in the Long Run Cemetery in Jefferson County, Kentucky. He was 95 years old at death, making his birth year 1738.