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"Ex-Slave Was 92 Years Old" - Hal Holland, an old slave, died August 12, (1914), at the home of his niece, Mrs. Taylor Lann, near Edgerton Junction. Hal was born on the farm now owned by Ed Matney in 1822, and was the slave of John Holland. He was sold to Abner Dean, father of Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess of this city. When Mr. Dean left his home during the Civil War, Hal was left to look after the family, and Mrs. Burgess says he was loyal to them in everyway. At the close of the war he continued to make his home with his old master for years. He was a staunch Democrat and loved the association of white people.Date(s) of Creation
9/11/1914
