Son of Orlando Holland & Miranda Smith Holland and husband of 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright Holland.
A GOOD MAN GONE
The city of Barnesville was sadly bereaved by the death of Reverend John Bunyon Holland, which took place at the home of his son, Mr. Orlando Wright Holland, on Zebulon Street, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27th, 1914. While he had been in feeble health for a long time he was confined to his home or only about a month before his death. It was known from the beginning of his last illness that his chances for recovery were very thin, and the end was not unexpected. In his death the town loses one of her best citizens, and the church one of her purest and most devoted ministers.
Brother Holland was born in Monroe Co., GA., September 6, 1845. At the age of 17 he shouldered his musket and as a brave soldier fought in defense of the rights of his state until the surrender of 1865. He was happily married to Miss 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright in 1867, who with their son, Orlando Wright Holland, four children have preceded him to the other world. He was converted at about 12 years of age, and joined the Methodist Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Feeling a call to preach, he was granted license in 1885, and in 1886 at Augusta, GA., was admitted on trial into the NOrth Georgie Conference, and served the following charges: Blairsville, 1887, Upson Circuit, 1888, The Rock, 1889-1890, Forsyth Circuit, 1891, Norwood, 1892, Winterville, 1893-1894, White Plians, 1895-1896, Supernumerary, 1897-1898, Norwood, 1899, The Rock, 1900, Watkinsville, 1901, Douglasville, 1902. At the conference of that year his health having broken down he was never able to resume active work again. But he loved to preach, and as his health permitted did so, always with joy to himself and profit to those who heard him.
Brother Holland was above the ordinary, often preaching with great power. As a pastor he was popular, and no charge ever suffered in his hands. Diligent, persevering, and faithful , his work was always were done, and when the end came entered into the joys of the Lord.
There were several elements that entered into the character of Brother Holland which made people respect and love him. First of all, he was a modest man, never pushing himself unnecessarily into notice. Second, he was honest and sincere with all men. In the next place, he was a man of convictions, and had the courage to stand by them, even though might be unpopular to do so. These things made his many friends, which he held to the end, and who now mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Saturday and were conducted by his pastor, assisted by Rev. C.T. Ivey and Dr. A.J. Moncrief, after which his remains were carried to his home place in Monroe Co., GA and interred in family burying ground. A large crowd of his former neighbors were at the cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory.
A goof man has fallen, but the world is richer for the life he lived.
Written by S.B. Ledbetter.
J. B. Holland, who states DOB as Sept. 6, 1845, has a CSA pension application on line under Monroe County in the GA Archives. He states he enlisted in Macon, Ga in March 1864 and served with Company B of the 45th GA regiment. He was captured on 25 March 1865 and became a prisoner of war at Pt. Lookout, MD prison. His witness, J. W. Stallings, from the same unit, says he was also captured. Mr. Stallings states that J. B. Holland had been a minister, but was now unable to work, so needed a pension. Proof of J. B. Holland's death in Pike County on 27 March 1914 is provided, including his wife's name, Mattie Wright.
Title Holland, J B
County MONROE
Record ID USAMILCONFEDGA_184938-00043
Last Name Holland First Name J
Middle Name B
Record Type Document
Cite as: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives Digital Collection ;Confederate Pension Applications
Date created 2010-10-26
Appearing courtesy of C Bozeman (46985035)
Reference:
The Barnesville News-Gazette
April 2, 1914, Front Page
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
A GOOD MAN GONE
The city of Barnesville was sadly bereaved by the death of Reverend John Bunyon Holland, which took place at the home of his son, Mr. Orlando Wright Holland, on Zebulon Street, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27th, 1914. While he had been in feeble health for a long time he was confined to his home or only about a month before his death. It was known from the beginning of his last illness that his chances for recovery were very thin, and the end was not unexpected. In his death the town loses one of her best citizens, and the church one of her purest and most devoted ministers.
Brother Holland was born in Monroe Co., GA., September 6, 1845. At the age of 17 he shouldered his musket and as a brave soldier fought in defense of the rights of his state until the surrender of 1865. He was happily married to Miss 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright in 1867, who with their son, Orlando Wright Holland, four children have preceded him to the other world. He was converted at about 12 years of age, and joined the Methodist Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Feeling a call to preach, he was granted license in 1885, and in 1886 at Augusta, GA., was admitted on trial into the NOrth Georgie Conference, and served the following charges: Blairsville, 1887, Upson Circuit, 1888, The Rock, 1889-1890, Forsyth Circuit, 1891, Norwood, 1892, Winterville, 1893-1894, White Plians, 1895-1896, Supernumerary, 1897-1898, Norwood, 1899, The Rock, 1900, Watkinsville, 1901, Douglasville, 1902. At the conference of that year his health having broken down he was never able to resume active work again. But he loved to preach, and as his health permitted did so, always with joy to himself and profit to those who heard him.
Brother Holland was above the ordinary, often preaching with great power. As a pastor he was popular, and no charge ever suffered in his hands. Diligent, persevering, and faithful , his work was always were done, and when the end came entered into the joys of the Lord.
There were several elements that entered into the character of Brother Holland which made people respect and love him. First of all, he was a modest man, never pushing himself unnecessarily into notice. Second, he was honest and sincere with all men. In the next place, he was a man of convictions, and had the courage to stand by them, even though might be unpopular to do so. These things made his many friends, which he held to the end, and who now mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Saturday and were conducted by his pastor, assisted by Rev. C.T. Ivey and Dr. A.J. Moncrief, after which his remains were carried to his home place in Monroe Co., GA and interred in family burying ground. A large crowd of his former neighbors were at the cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory.
A goof man has fallen, but the world is richer for the life he lived.
Written by S.B. Ledbetter.
J. B. Holland, who states DOB as Sept. 6, 1845, has a CSA pension application on line under Monroe County in the GA Archives. He states he enlisted in Macon, Ga in March 1864 and served with Company B of the 45th GA regiment. He was captured on 25 March 1865 and became a prisoner of war at Pt. Lookout, MD prison. His witness, J. W. Stallings, from the same unit, says he was also captured. Mr. Stallings states that J. B. Holland had been a minister, but was now unable to work, so needed a pension. Proof of J. B. Holland's death in Pike County on 27 March 1914 is provided, including his wife's name, Mattie Wright.
Title Holland, J B
County MONROE
Record ID USAMILCONFEDGA_184938-00043
Last Name Holland First Name J
Middle Name B
Record Type Document
Cite as: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives Digital Collection ;Confederate Pension Applications
Date created 2010-10-26
Appearing courtesy of C Bozeman (46985035)
Reference:
The Barnesville News-Gazette
April 2, 1914, Front Page
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
Son of Orlando Holland & Miranda Smith Holland and husband of 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright Holland.
A GOOD MAN GONE
The city of Barnesville was sadly bereaved by the death of Reverend John Bunyon Holland, which took place at the home of his son, Mr. Orlando Wright Holland, on Zebulon Street, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27th, 1914. While he had been in feeble health for a long time he was confined to his home or only about a month before his death. It was known from the beginning of his last illness that his chances for recovery were very thin, and the end was not unexpected. In his death the town loses one of her best citizens, and the church one of her purest and most devoted ministers.
Brother Holland was born in Monroe Co., GA., September 6, 1845. At the age of 17 he shouldered his musket and as a brave soldier fought in defense of the rights of his state until the surrender of 1865. He was happily married to Miss 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright in 1867, who with their son, Orlando Wright Holland, four children have preceded him to the other world. He was converted at about 12 years of age, and joined the Methodist Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Feeling a call to preach, he was granted license in 1885, and in 1886 at Augusta, GA., was admitted on trial into the NOrth Georgie Conference, and served the following charges: Blairsville, 1887, Upson Circuit, 1888, The Rock, 1889-1890, Forsyth Circuit, 1891, Norwood, 1892, Winterville, 1893-1894, White Plians, 1895-1896, Supernumerary, 1897-1898, Norwood, 1899, The Rock, 1900, Watkinsville, 1901, Douglasville, 1902. At the conference of that year his health having broken down he was never able to resume active work again. But he loved to preach, and as his health permitted did so, always with joy to himself and profit to those who heard him.
Brother Holland was above the ordinary, often preaching with great power. As a pastor he was popular, and no charge ever suffered in his hands. Diligent, persevering, and faithful , his work was always were done, and when the end came entered into the joys of the Lord.
There were several elements that entered into the character of Brother Holland which made people respect and love him. First of all, he was a modest man, never pushing himself unnecessarily into notice. Second, he was honest and sincere with all men. In the next place, he was a man of convictions, and had the courage to stand by them, even though might be unpopular to do so. These things made his many friends, which he held to the end, and who now mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Saturday and were conducted by his pastor, assisted by Rev. C.T. Ivey and Dr. A.J. Moncrief, after which his remains were carried to his home place in Monroe Co., GA and interred in family burying ground. A large crowd of his former neighbors were at the cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory.
A goof man has fallen, but the world is richer for the life he lived.
Written by S.B. Ledbetter.
J. B. Holland, who states DOB as Sept. 6, 1845, has a CSA pension application on line under Monroe County in the GA Archives. He states he enlisted in Macon, Ga in March 1864 and served with Company B of the 45th GA regiment. He was captured on 25 March 1865 and became a prisoner of war at Pt. Lookout, MD prison. His witness, J. W. Stallings, from the same unit, says he was also captured. Mr. Stallings states that J. B. Holland had been a minister, but was now unable to work, so needed a pension. Proof of J. B. Holland's death in Pike County on 27 March 1914 is provided, including his wife's name, Mattie Wright.
Title Holland, J B
County MONROE
Record ID USAMILCONFEDGA_184938-00043
Last Name Holland First Name J
Middle Name B
Record Type Document
Cite as: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives Digital Collection ;Confederate Pension Applications
Date created 2010-10-26
Appearing courtesy of C Bozeman (46985035)
Reference:
The Barnesville News-Gazette
April 2, 1914, Front Page
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
A GOOD MAN GONE
The city of Barnesville was sadly bereaved by the death of Reverend John Bunyon Holland, which took place at the home of his son, Mr. Orlando Wright Holland, on Zebulon Street, at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 27th, 1914. While he had been in feeble health for a long time he was confined to his home or only about a month before his death. It was known from the beginning of his last illness that his chances for recovery were very thin, and the end was not unexpected. In his death the town loses one of her best citizens, and the church one of her purest and most devoted ministers.
Brother Holland was born in Monroe Co., GA., September 6, 1845. At the age of 17 he shouldered his musket and as a brave soldier fought in defense of the rights of his state until the surrender of 1865. He was happily married to Miss 'Mattie' Martha J. Wright in 1867, who with their son, Orlando Wright Holland, four children have preceded him to the other world. He was converted at about 12 years of age, and joined the Methodist Church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. Feeling a call to preach, he was granted license in 1885, and in 1886 at Augusta, GA., was admitted on trial into the NOrth Georgie Conference, and served the following charges: Blairsville, 1887, Upson Circuit, 1888, The Rock, 1889-1890, Forsyth Circuit, 1891, Norwood, 1892, Winterville, 1893-1894, White Plians, 1895-1896, Supernumerary, 1897-1898, Norwood, 1899, The Rock, 1900, Watkinsville, 1901, Douglasville, 1902. At the conference of that year his health having broken down he was never able to resume active work again. But he loved to preach, and as his health permitted did so, always with joy to himself and profit to those who heard him.
Brother Holland was above the ordinary, often preaching with great power. As a pastor he was popular, and no charge ever suffered in his hands. Diligent, persevering, and faithful , his work was always were done, and when the end came entered into the joys of the Lord.
There were several elements that entered into the character of Brother Holland which made people respect and love him. First of all, he was a modest man, never pushing himself unnecessarily into notice. Second, he was honest and sincere with all men. In the next place, he was a man of convictions, and had the courage to stand by them, even though might be unpopular to do so. These things made his many friends, which he held to the end, and who now mourn his departure.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 11 o'clock Saturday and were conducted by his pastor, assisted by Rev. C.T. Ivey and Dr. A.J. Moncrief, after which his remains were carried to his home place in Monroe Co., GA and interred in family burying ground. A large crowd of his former neighbors were at the cemetery to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory.
A goof man has fallen, but the world is richer for the life he lived.
Written by S.B. Ledbetter.
J. B. Holland, who states DOB as Sept. 6, 1845, has a CSA pension application on line under Monroe County in the GA Archives. He states he enlisted in Macon, Ga in March 1864 and served with Company B of the 45th GA regiment. He was captured on 25 March 1865 and became a prisoner of war at Pt. Lookout, MD prison. His witness, J. W. Stallings, from the same unit, says he was also captured. Mr. Stallings states that J. B. Holland had been a minister, but was now unable to work, so needed a pension. Proof of J. B. Holland's death in Pike County on 27 March 1914 is provided, including his wife's name, Mattie Wright.
Title Holland, J B
County MONROE
Record ID USAMILCONFEDGA_184938-00043
Last Name Holland First Name J
Middle Name B
Record Type Document
Cite as: Confederate Pension Applications, Georgia Confederate Pension Office, RG 58-1-1, Georgia Archives Digital Collection ;Confederate Pension Applications
Date created 2010-10-26
Appearing courtesy of C Bozeman (46985035)
Reference:
The Barnesville News-Gazette
April 2, 1914, Front Page
Barnesville, Lamar Co., GA
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