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PETER M. HOLDRUM
Originally published in 1900 |
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PETER M. HOLDRUM, of Rivervale, is of the sixth generation from John
Holdrum, the first American ancestor of the family (see sketch on page 237).
The line of descent in his case is as follows: (1) John Holdrum married
Cornelia Tienhoven; (2) William Holdrum married Margaret Peters; (3)
Nicholas Holdrum married Maritie Janse; (4) Cornelius Holdrum married
Margaret Sarvent; (5) William C. Holdrum married Letty Merseles; (6)
Peter At. Holdrum married Elizabeth Wortendyke.
Peter M. Holdrum, the subject of this sketch, was born at Rivervale, Bergen County, June 24, 1822. He was educated in the Bergen County schools, and at the age of seventeen went to work on his father's farm, where he has ever since continued. He served as Assessor for several years and has held various other local offices, discharging the duties of each with acknowledged ability and satisfaction. He is a member of the Dutch Reformed Church. He is one of the oldest farmers in his section, and during his long and active life has maintained the confidence of all who know him. He married Elizabeth Wortendyke and has one daughter.
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