Cpl.tallestof'emallest
Cadet
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2021
Allow me to introduce yall to a relative of mine. Quartermaster Sgt. Asa Holt, or more commonly known in his later years as Colonel Asa, was a prominent landowner, businessman, banker, and veteran of the American Civil War.
Holt was born near Macon Co., Georgia in 1827 to William and Jane Turner-Holt. Following the death of his father around the early 1850's, the remaining brothers and sisters, along with Asa, follwed the westward expansion to texas, settling near Smith Co.
Asa would join the 22nd Texas out of tyler Co., and would remain with the unit until june '65.
Asa would be involved in the battle of Jenkins Ferry and Youngs point, as well as many of the major battles though out Arkansas and Louisiana.
Following the war, Asa would go on to operate a successful ranch, open a major stagecoach operation, and two banks, one still in operation today.
His son, Abdon Holt, my 3rd great grandfather, is credited with being a founder of the City of Abilene.
This picture is of him during the 1875 Texas Constitutional convention, in which he was a representative of Van Zandt County.
If there are any other folks on here with family history involved with the 22nd Texas, let me know! Id love to learn some more on this particular unit. There is not a whole lot to go off of, save for one book.
Holt was born near Macon Co., Georgia in 1827 to William and Jane Turner-Holt. Following the death of his father around the early 1850's, the remaining brothers and sisters, along with Asa, follwed the westward expansion to texas, settling near Smith Co.
Asa would join the 22nd Texas out of tyler Co., and would remain with the unit until june '65.
Asa would be involved in the battle of Jenkins Ferry and Youngs point, as well as many of the major battles though out Arkansas and Louisiana.
Following the war, Asa would go on to operate a successful ranch, open a major stagecoach operation, and two banks, one still in operation today.
His son, Abdon Holt, my 3rd great grandfather, is credited with being a founder of the City of Abilene.
This picture is of him during the 1875 Texas Constitutional convention, in which he was a representative of Van Zandt County.
If there are any other folks on here with family history involved with the 22nd Texas, let me know! Id love to learn some more on this particular unit. There is not a whole lot to go off of, save for one book.