COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY
Of Henry County Indiana
B.F. Bowen
1920
Surnames in this biography are: Holland, Ramsey, Murphy,
JOSHUA HOLLAND
JoshuaHolland and his wife, Nancy (Ramsey) Holland, both
deceased, late of New Castle, Henry County, Indiana,were highly
respected residents of this city and in their removal Henry County
lost a couple who in everywalk in life exemplified the teachings of
the man of Nazareth and who shed an influence for betterliving which
is still potent andfar-reaching. This worthy couple were both reared
in this county and for several years Mr. Holland wasengaged in the
dry goods trade here. He was very successful in his business
operations and occupied anenviable position in commercial circles. He
took a keen interest in public affairs and as proof of thehigh esteem
in which he washeld he was elected to the responsible position of
commissioner of the county. During his occupancy of theoffice he had
the books of the county officials examined, a proceeding, whichdisclosed a
good deal of rottenness. He was too honest and straightforward toconnive at
anything that was not perfectly unquestionable, and one result was
his failure ofre-election. From that time on he lived a retired life and
survived all hischildren His children were all givengood educations and
were graduates of the different institutions which theyattended, but all died
in early life. The subject’s only grandchild, Florence(better known as
Toosey) Murphy a daughter of William Murphy, of crown. Point,was a student at
Oxford, Ohio, at the time of death. The residence of Mr. andMrs. Holland was
during their lives one of the most popular homes in the cityand was the scene
of many happy occasions. Mrs. Holland lived here for sometime after the death
of her husband, and at her death the palatial home wasdonated to the city to
be used as a home for old ladies. For various reasons,however, it has never
been converted to this use. This building is located onwest Broad Street and
is admirably situated for the purpose intended. Mrs. Holland was one
of those beautiful,religious and home loving womenwhose beautiful
influence was felt not only in the home, but throughout the
community. Her life was but thereflection of her beautiful character. She was
ever ready to advocate anymeasure, which would elevate the moral, social and
religious sentiment of thecommunity, and she will ever be remembered as a
loving friend and mother.