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Joshua HollandCOMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY
Of Henry County Indiana Surnames in this biography are: Holland, Ramsey, Murphy, JOSHUA HOLLAND
Joshua Holland and his wife, Nancy (Ramsey) Holland, both deceased, late of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, were highly respected residents of this city and in their removal Henry County lost a couple who in every walk in life exemplified the teachings of the man of Nazareth and who shed an influence for better living which is still potent and far-reaching. This worthy couple were both reared in this county and for several years Mr. Holland was engaged in the dry goods trade here. He was very successful in his business operations and occupied an enviable position in commercial circles. He took a keen interest in public affairs and as proof of the high esteem in which he was held he was elected to the responsible position of commissioner of the county. During his occupancy of the office he had the books of the county officials examined, a proceeding, which disclosed a good deal of rottenness. He was too honest and straightforward to connive at anything that was not perfectly unquestionable, and one result was his failure of re-election. From that time on he lived a retired life and survived all his children His children were all given good educations and were graduates of the different institutions which they attended, but all died in early life. The subject’s only grandchild, Florence (better known as
Toosey) Murphy a daughter of William Murphy, of crown. Point, was a student at Oxford, Ohio, at the time of death. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Holland was during their lives one of the most popular homes in the city and was the scene of many happy occasions. Mrs. Holland lived here for some time after the death of her husband, and at her death the palatial home was donated to the city to be used as a home for old ladies. For various reasons, however, it has never been converted to this use. This building is located on west Broad Street and is admirably situated for the purpose intended. Mrs. Holland was one of those beautiful, religious and home loving women whose beautiful influence was felt not only in the home, but throughout the community. Her life was but the reflection of her beautiful character. She was ever ready to advocate any measure, which would elevate the moral, social and religious sentiment of the community, and she will ever be remembered as a loving friend and mother.
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