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Henry, whom he names Claremond, Lean- (.ier, Sarah and Thomas.

Holt, John, was brother-in-law of William Hunter, editor of the "Virginia Gazette." He was born in 1720, received a good edu- cation, was a merchant of Williamsburg, mayor, and on his removal to New York was editor of the "New York Gazette and Post P>oy." He was printer to the state of New York. He died January 30, 1784, and there is a tombstone to his memory in St. Paul's churchyard, New York City.

Holt, Robert, was a burgess from James City in the assembly of 1655-1656.

Holt, Thomas, was a burgess from Surry county in the assembly of 1699 and in 1700. He was a son of Randall Holt, of Hog Island, w^ho married Elizabeth Hansford, sister of Major Thomas Hansford.

Holtzclaw, Jacob, was a prominent mem- ber of the first German colony of miners, who were from, or from near, Nassau-Siegen, Germany. He was the schoolmaster of this colony. His will was admitted to probate February 29, 1760, and his descendants are numerous in \'irginia and the south.

Hone, Major Theophilus, was the son of Thomas Hone, of Farnham, Essex county, r^ngland, who married Judith Aylmer, daughter of Theophilus Aylmer, archdeacon of London; justice of Warwick county in 1652; burgess for James City county in 1666, and sheriiT in 1676. He died before 1689, when his widow Katherine Armistead, sister of Colonel John Armistead of "Hesse"' married Major Robert Berkeley (his second wife).

Honeywood, Philip, served as colonel in the royal army during the civil wars. But

in 1649 l"^c came to Mrginia. He obtained a large grant of land in New Kent, and I)robably remained in the colony till the restoration in 1660. He was knighted for his services and loyalty by the King. In 1662 he was in command of the garrison of Plymouth and soon after he was its gov- ernor. He died at Charing, county Kent, Fngland, in 1684.

Hooe, Rice, was born about 1599 and came to \'irginia in 1635; w^as burgess for Shirley Hundred Island 1632, and for Charles City county 1644, 1645, and 1646. He had a son Rice Hooe, who was doubtless father of Rice Hooe. of Stafford county, (q. v.).

Hooe, Rice, probably a grandson of Rice }Jooe, the original settler of the name, was burgess for Stafford county in 1702-17031 lie was also lieutenant-colonel of the county militia.

Hope, George, of Hampton, Virginia, was born in Cumberland county, England, March 28, 1749. He came to Virginia from White Haven about 1771. During the .American revolution he superintended the construction of gunboats for the American navy. He married Rebecca Meredith. His son, Wilton, married Jane, daughter of Commodore James Barron, and was father of the poet, James Barron Hope, of Nor- folk.

Hornby, Daniel, son of Daniel Hornby, merchant tailor, of Richmond county. He wa^ burgess for that county in 1732-1734, succeeding John Tayloe, who was promoted to the council. He married Winifred I'ravers. daughter of Captain Samuel Trav- crs.