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JOHN H. HOLDRUM
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JOHN H. HOLDRUM is of the seventh generation in direct line from
John Holdrum, the emigrant. The line of descent
is as follows: John Holdrum (1) married Cornelia Tienhoven. Their son,
William Holdrum (2), married Margaret Peters. Their son, Cornelius
Holdrum (3), married Elizabeth Haring. Their son, James C. Holdrum (4),
married Margaret Demarest. Their son, Cornelius (5), married Elizabeth
de Pew. Their son, Cornelius C. (6), married Adaline Hopper, and had a
son. John H. Holdrum (7), the person named above. John H. Holdrum was born at Rivervale, N. J., January 16, 1862. He was educated in the public schools of Bergen County, and at the age of eighteen began active life on his father's farm. Five years later be went to New York City, where he was engaged in the ice business for four years with marked success. He then removed to Oradell, Bergen County, and engaged in general contracting, a business he has since followed. He has done about all the general contracting in his section since he established himself in business and is respected as a man of ability, integrity, and enterprise. He is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church, a public spirited citizen, and a worthy representative of one of the old Bergen County families. He married Matilda Westervelt and has one son.
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