BIO: Thomas Holland, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, historical editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 25-26

THOMAS HOLLAND, agent for the New York Powder Company, was born in York County, 
in 1825, to Thomas and Elizabeth (Cremer) Holland and is of English extraction.  
By occupation, the father of Mr. Holland was a cooper; his death occurred in 
York about 1840.  The boyhood of our subject was spent among strangers, and when 
very young he was thrown upon his own resources.  At thirteen years of age he 
was bound out for six years to learn the tailor's trade, and afterward taught 
school for some time.  He then learned the cigar trade, and in 1849 he began the 
cigar and tobacco business, which he continued until 1868, when he engaged in 
the hardware business in partnership with the firm of Thomas, Chambers & Co., 
which he continued until 1876, when he sold his interest to John F. Thomas, but 
continued as a salesman in the store until 1882, and since that time has been 
engaged in his present occupation.  Mr. Holland was married in 1847 to Miss 
Rebecca Thomas.  Three children were born to this union, Emma E. only survives.  
Mrs. Holland died in 1860, and seven years later Mr. Holland was married to 
Evaline Hummer, a native of Dover, York County, daughter of Michael Hummer.  
They had two children; Thomas H. only survives.  Mr. Holland was formerly a 
Whig, but is now a Democrat, although in local matters he supports those who in 
his judgement are the best men.  He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal 
Church and Mrs. Holland is a member of the Evangelical Association.