Individual Details

Graduated from medical school but never practiced medicine due to physical infirmities.

He gave his occupation as "Embalmer" on his World War I Draft Card.
He was living at 302 W. 2nd St, in Pine Bluff, age 39, born 4 Apr 1879.
Mrs. A. S. Holderness, his mother, listed as his nearest relative.
He was of medium height, medium build, brown eyes, black hair
12 Sep 1918

1930 Census. St. Louis, MO, Precinct 1, Cambridge Apts. 112
James S. Holderness, 42, married at 35, b. AR, Salesman, Real Estate Co
Marjorie, wife, 40, married at 32, b. MS

1940 Census. St. Louis, MO, Ward 26
Living in a rooming house - lived in same place in 1935
James L. Holderness, Lodger, 60, Floor Manager, Dry Goods Store
Margie Holderness, 56

25 Apr 1942. World War II Draft Registration
James Sidney Holderness of 4917 McPherson Ave, St. Louis, MO was age 63, b. 4 Apr 1879 in Chambersville, AR. Mrs. James Holderness will always know his address. Employed by Scruggs-Vandervoort-Barney, 9th & Olive, St. Louis. 5' 8 1/2" tall, 160 lb. Hazel eyes, brown hair. Carbuncle on back of neck.

1950 Census. Fordyce, Dallas Co, AR, Hh 10
Minnie M. Holderness, 82, b. AR
James S., brother, 70, b. AR
Margarie B., sister-in-law, 78, b. MS
Cara L. Hodge, hired hand, 45, b. AR, housework, private home

Buried Oakland Cemetery, Fordyce, Dallas Co AR.
According to an Obituary list of the Pine Bluff newspapers, James Sidney died 31 May and was buried 1 Jun 1951.

Arkansas Death Certificate #6514
James S. Holderness died 31 May 1951 in Fordyce, Dallas Co of myocardial failue. He was born 4 apr 1879, Chambersville, AR. Parents were Dr. A. S. Holderness and Catherine Barnes Dixon. He was married to Margie B. Holderness who was the informant. Buried Oakland Cemetery, June 1st.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO, 31 May 1951, Thursday, p.3
James S. Holderness, Former St. Louisan, Dies
James S. Holderness, a resident of St. Louis for 20 years before his retirement two years ago, died at his home at Fordyce, Ark., today after a long illness. He was 67 years old.
Mr. Holderness was the brother of M. E. Holderness, vice president of H. B. Deal & Co. and treasurer of the Municipal Theater Association here. He was associated with Scruggs-Vandervoort-Barney, Inc. He attended Vanderbilt and Tulane Universities.
Surviving in addition to his wife and brother, is a sister, Mrs. John R. Hampton, Little Rock, Ark.

Birth	4 Apr 1879
Marriage	25 Oct 1924	Bernalillo County, New Mexico - Margie Belle Birsentine
Death	May 1951

Spouse

Margie Belle Birsentine (1882 - 1970)

Father	Algernon Sidney Holderness MD (1834 - 1904)
Mother	Catherine Barnes "Cattie" Dixon (1838 - 1928)
Sibling	George Dixon Holderness (1866 - 1891)
Sibling	Harry Iverson Holderness (1868 - 1950)
Sibling	Robert Thomas Holderness (1870 - 1910)
Sibling	Minnie Myrtle Holderness (1871 - 1950)
Sibling	William Thornton Holderness (1873 - 1889)
Sibling	Mariah Elizabeth "May" Holderness (1876 - 1904)
Sibling	Marvin Early Holderness (1877 - 1975)
Sibling	Sarah Virginia Holderness (1881 - )