Jane Holder passed away on June 6. According to the best information that can be collected, she was 127 years old. She said that she was 14 years old at the outbreak of the war of 1812, and was a slave of Josiah Holder, who represented Johnston County at the state legislature for two terms. She said that she saw Henry Clay once and could recall his appearance. She could also remember several incidents that happened during the early history of America.
She was highly respected by all who knew her and was very active until her death.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, June 9, 1925
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