JACK HOLT
Information from Bess Williams

Jack Holt (30 Sept 1854-20 Nov 1934), son of Jacob Holt and Elizabeth Bryant, native Estill Springs, became a Cumberland Presbyterian minister and served the churches of Rockvale, Vernon, Jackson ridge and Rocky Glade for most of his adult life.

He married Susie Manier (25 Aug 1853-2 March 1924), the daughter of David Lemuel Manier. Childless, the couple took into their home a nephew, John D Smotherman, brother to Gleaves Smotherman and Ethel Smotherman Garrett, and raised him as if he were a son. Those who remember, tell that John D was so small at birth that Rev Holt could place him in a coffee pot and close the lid. He did grow to be average height and size.

Rev Holt was sought after for weddings and funerals in a wide area as well as ministers for services held annually at some of the cemeteries.

The Holt home was a short distance off Highway 99 in North Lane.

Both Rev Holt and his wife, Susie, are buried in the cemetery on the Tom Holden place.