William Sylvester Holt

Background

Holt, William Sylvester was born on August 24, 1848 in Mount Hawkins, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilson and Abigail Jerusha (Richmond) Holt.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Ripon (Wisconsin) College, 1870, Master of Arts, 1873. McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1870-1871. Graduate Auburn (New York) Theological Seminary, 1873.

Doctor of Divinity, Ripon College, 1892.

Doctor of Laws, Albany College, 1915.

Career

Ordained Presbyterian ministry, 1873. Sent as missionary to China, 1873. Superintendent.

Achievements

• William Sylvester Holt has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason.

Connections

Married Frances Adella Pratt, May 28, 1873. Children: Abbie May (deceased), William Wilson Pratt, Laura, Edward Chester, Cleveland Byron, Margaret Richmond.

Father:

Wilson Holt

Mother:

Abigail Jerusha (Richmond) Holt

Spouse:

Frances Adella Pratt

child:

Margaret Richmond Holt

child:

Edward Chester Holt

child:

Cleveland Byron Holt

child:

William Wilson Pratt Holt

child:

Laura Holt

child:

Abbie May Holt (deceased)