Jonathan Holman, A Revolutionary Colonel is a detailed, paper-length biography that traces the life and legacy of Col.
Jonathan Holman, a key figure in Sutton (later Millbury) during the American Revolution. This historical study weaves together family origins, landholdings, local industry, and wartime service to illuminate one man’s contributions to the era.
The work places Holman in a broader town history, showing how his family and neighbors shaped the early community. It highlights his leadership in the militia, his role in town politics, and his enduring legacy through property, mills, and descendants. Readers will also glimpse the region’s development, from colonial land grants to the growth of mills and manufacturing that helped power the revolution.
What you’ll experience
- A genealogical narrative connecting Holman to Sutton, Millbury, and surrounding towns.
- Accounts of Holman’s military service, civic involvement, and leadership during the Revolutionary period.
- Descriptions of local industry, landholdings, mills, and property transactions that defined the era.
- Context about the town’s evolution and notable figures linked to the Holman family.
Ideal for readers of local history, Revolutionary War biographies, and 19th‑century Americana who want a grounded view of one man’s life and the communities he helped shape.