>In August 1855, A. M. Holland signed the Bond of administrstion in the >probate papers after the death of my ggg-grandfather John B. Clarke, Sr >in Anderson, SC . My gg-grandfather John B. Clarke, Jr. and his >brother-in-law Jesse R. Smith also signed the Bond of Administration. >Do any of you know who A. M. Holland was and what his connection with >John B. Clarke, Sr. was? Thanks for any answers and/or clues. > Susan A. M. Holland was a merchant in Moffetsville/Iva. He may have signed the bond because he was wealthy, because Clarke owed him money, and/or because he was a leader in the community. 1850 Anderson Co. SC Western Sub-Division, p. 171B #221: A. M.Holland 26 merchant, $1000; Margret [Sherard] 23 + kids; also living with them Samuel Fant 13 Margaret Sherard's father, William, was also an Iva-area merchant. KW