Mary Holloway

c. 1811–bet. 1850 and 1860 · Female

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John Schuyler Callahan1770–1855Father

Mary Hollowayc. 1811–bet. 1850 and 1860Wilkins Hollowayc. 1800–1864Husband

Nancy A. Hollowayborn c. 1839Daughter Emily Mary Holloway1842–bef. 1920Daughter James Hollowayborn c. 1837Son Gillia A. A. Hollowayborn c. 1846Child John S. Hollowayborn c. 1830Son William Hollowayborn c. 1833Son and 4 more

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Parents

Father: John Schuyler Callahan 1770–1855
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Why: The tree's Callahan parentage rests on a maiden name that no record found supports.
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Husband: Wilkins Holloway c. 1800–1864
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Daughter: Nancy A. Holloway born c. 1839
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Daughter: Emily Mary Holloway 1842–bef. 1920
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Why: Emily M., 8, is in the 1850 household with Mary, 39; Mary was the first wife.
Records:
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry)
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Son: James Holloway born c. 1837
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Child: Gillia A. A. Holloway born c. 1846
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Why: The widow's 1865 petition calls Rebecca and Gillia 'his children by a former marriage'; the former wife was probably Mary.
Records:
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry)
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household
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Son: John S. Holloway born c. 1830
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Son: William Holloway born c. 1833
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Son: Jeremiah Holloway born c. 1840
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Daughter: Rebecca Holloway born c. 1844
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The widow's 1865 petition calls Rebecca and Gillia 'his children by a former marriage'; the former wife was probably Mary.
Records:
- Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry)
- 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household
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Daughter: Frances L. Holloway born c. 1832
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Daughter: Mary C. Holloway born c. 1835
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Life events

Name	Mary Holloway Likely evidence: show why Why: The 1850 household has Mary, 39, born South Carolina; no record supports 'N.' or 'Callahan'. Records: 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined. What the labels mean
Born	ABT 1811, South Carolina, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household, 27 Nov 1850 (retained image): Mary, 39, born South Carolina Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	between Nov 1850 and 1860 Likely evidence: show why Why: Alive in the 1850 household (enumerated late November); Wilkins had a younger wife, Helen M., by 1860. Records: 1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household Monroe County, Mississippi, probate case 1250, estate of Wilkins Holloway (widow's affidavit 5 Dec 1864; dower petition and heirs list). Ancestry collection 8995, record 3802815, image 005841869_00957 (view at Ancestry) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean (the family tree records BET 27 NOV 1850 AND 1860)
Also recorded as	N. Mary "Polly" Callahan

Sources

1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi (enumerated 27 Nov 1850): Mary, 39, alive in Wilkins Holloway's household; Wilkins had a younger wife, Helen M., by 1860 (1860 census, Eastern Division, Monroe County) Census Citation only Death
1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household (enumerated 27 Nov 1850): Mary, 39, born South Carolina; Monroe County probate case 1250 (1864-65): children 'by a former marriage' Census Citation only Birth, Death, Military service, Probate
1850 U.S. census, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Wilkins Holloway household, 27 Nov 1850 (retained image): Mary, 39, born South Carolina Census Citation only Birth

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