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Site Of The Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt House
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On this lot stood the home of Dr. Mathew Samuel Holt (1880-1939), his wife Lela Dew Holt (1870-1949), and their children: Margaret Abigail Holt (early) (1994-19461), Mathew Samuel Holt Jr. (1897-1980), Charles William Holt (1899-1973), Andrew Edwin Holt (1901-1974), Rush Dew Holt (1905-1955), U.S. Senator 1936-1942, Rebecca Jane Holt (Chase) (1913-1983), and Chilela Dew Holt (1908-1910). Dr. Holt practiced medicine in Weston until 1939 and served as mayor, constable, and owner and editor of the Weston Independent Newspaper. He was an active and fearless public servant in causes of fairness, justice, and public health. The Holt home was occupied by family members for over 100 years until shortly before it was taken down in 2000. This property was owned by Mary and Mat Holt and now is owned by Dr. Holt's grandson John M. and his wife Elissa Holt.
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