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John C. Holt. In the sketch that precedes this has been given an outline of the life of Mr. R. D. Holt, brother of the subject of this sketch. John C. Holt was born at Nauvoo, Mississippi County, Ark., in 1853, his parents, R. J. and Mary (Bone) Holt, coming from Island No. 10, in the Mississippi River, the year before. John C. Holt improved every opportunity for an education, but school facilities were not what they are at the present day. After reaching manhood Mr. Holt was absent for about fourteen months, but returned, firm in the settled belief that Mississippi County was the place for him. In connection with his brother, R. D. Holt, Mr. Holt has opened up 160 acres of land, and is now the owner of 226 acres, with about 112 acres under cultivation. His principal occupation is cotton raising, and he averages about three-fourths of a bale to the acre, at a cost of $6 per acre. He has progressive, modern ideas of farming, and is a man who will succeed in any undertaking. He was married, in 1878, to Miss Virginia Ashburn, daughter of Jason Ashburn, who came to Mississippi County in 1835, and who was one of the pioneer settlers of the county. To Mr. and Mrs. Holt have been born four children: Cordy, now a young man; Harry, Phinney and Ivey. Mr. Holt is a member of the Masonic lodge at Frenchman’s Bayou, and also of the Methodist Church.