Jason Ceiphus Holland

  General Notes:

The WWI Draft Registration for Jason Ceiphus Holland records his date of birth as June 10, 1878. Jason is employed as a Guard on a State Farm (Prison) in Halifax Co., NC. His nearest relative is J. Baker Holland of Suffolk, VA. He signs his card as Jason Ceiphus Holland. His physical description is short with medium build and blue eyes and gray hair.

The WWI Draft Registration Card names Jason Cephus Holland born on June 10, 1878 in Nansemond Co., VA. His emergency contact is Mrs. W. L. Holland of Holland, VA [his brother's wife]. He signs his card as J. C. Holland. His physical description is 5' 7 1/2" with blue eyes, gray hair, and light complexion.

The 1930 Federal Census for Whaleyville, Nansemond, VA, District 14 records a Jason Holland (52) as a Guard at State Camp #3. He is listed as single. Note: The marriage of Jason to Katherine Ellenor is reported by "Gabe" Holland and creates some questions regarding the above documentation. It could be that Jason and Katherine were married and separated ... Katherine is found living with her family in Gates CO, NC in both the 1900 & 1910 census but not 1920. This researcher has not found her any any census record.

Jason married Katherine Penn Ellenor on 3 Jan 1916 in Gates Co, NC. (Katherine Penn Ellenor was born on 25 Jun 1898 in Gates Co, NC and died on 5 Jan 1993.)