Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

Record Detail

Record #54 from Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950

Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary April 18 - 23, 1888
Deceased Person Rev. John H. Holland
Birth 4/12/1828 in Anne Arundel County, Md.
Death 11/14/1887
Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information Converted when young & joined Sharp Street M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Worked as carpenter. Moved to eastern shore of Maryland at Federalsburg, Caroline Cty in 11853. Licensed as local preacher & joined Delaware Conference in 1866. Appointments: Millington, Kent Cty Circuit Md.; Milford, Del; Vienna Circuit, Dorchester, Md.; Easton, Talbot Cty, Md.; Dover, Del; Crisfield, Somerset Cty, Md; Quantico, Wicomico Cty, Md; Nanticoke Charge (but became sick here before starting.
Family and Other Information Parents: Sophia Holland (born free) & Matthew Holland (slave) Spouse: Sarah E., daughter of Rev. Thomas Watkins.
Online PDF Page Number (if available) pdf pg 15
Photo availbility?

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Delaware Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church Memoirs 1865-1950, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.