Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
Pioneers of St. Clair County, Michigan - Person Sheet
NameJohn HOLT 
, 125
, 125Birth6 Dec 1746, New London, New London, Connecticut431, p 241,2424, p 334
Baptism7 Dec 1746, New London, New London, Connecticut431, p 241,2424, p 334 Age: <1
Death6 Sep 1781, Fort Griswold, Groton, New London, Connecticut431, p 241,2424, p 334,2425,2426 Age: 34
BurialOld Burying Grounds, New London, New London, Connecticut431, p 241,2424, p 334
FlagsEldest Child
FatherJohn HOLT , 50 (1719-1786)
MotherSarah STRICKLAND (1721-1776)
Individual Notes
• He was one of the band of patriots that defended Fort Griswold on that fatal day when [Benjamin] Arnold made his descent upon the coast and burnt New London. He was slain with many others by the infuriated conquerors after the surrender of the fort. His wife (Martha Coit) survived him for a quarter of a century. Their remains lie side by side in the ancient burial ground at New London, with a single head stone, bearing the following inscription:
In memory of
Mr. John Holt, jr.,
who was slain at Fort Griswold
Sep. 6, 1781,
in the 35th year of his age.
And in memory of
Mrs. Martha Holt,
relict of
Mr. John Holt, jr., who d.
Mar. 31, 1807, in the
63rd year of her age.431, p 241,432, p 96
• John Holt, Jr., (1746-81), was killed at Fort Griswold, and his brother Jonathan when in search of his body was wounded.435
In memory of
Mr. John Holt, jr.,
who was slain at Fort Griswold
Sep. 6, 1781,
in the 35th year of his age.
And in memory of
Mrs. Martha Holt,
relict of
Mr. John Holt, jr., who d.
Mar. 31, 1807, in the
63rd year of her age.431, p 241,432, p 96
• John Holt, Jr., (1746-81), was killed at Fort Griswold, and his brother Jonathan when in search of his body was wounded.435
Spouses
Birth9 Oct 1744, New London, New London, Connecticut
Baptism14 Oct 1744, New London, New London, Connecticut Age: <1
Death31 Mar 1807, New London, New London, Connecticut Age: 62
BurialOld Burying Grounds, New London, New London, Connecticut
FlagsMayflower Descendant
FatherRichard COIT (1722-1745)
MotherAbigail BRADDICK (1712-1770)
Marriage21 Nov 1771, New London, New London, Connecticut431, p 241,2424, p 334; date only,432, p 95; date only,2426
ChildrenRichard Coit , 273 (1772-1793)
John (Died as Child), 274 (1774-1777)
John , 275 (1778-1837)
Robert , 276 (1782-1838)