The Hollowell
Generation Project

The Hollowell Generation Project is information, based on research and cited sources, with proven descendancy from Thomas and Alice Hollowell, of the Western Branch of Elizabeth River, Colony of Virginia.

At this time, there are six generations on line for viewing. As time permits, more will be added. Basically, I have tried to follow the male Hollowell lines, from generation to generation. Due to the limitation of time and space, the female lines usually have only one generation, if known.

Most of the information is based on my research, but some lines have been provided by family members. Most researchers develop an affinity for the members of their own families that a non-family member does not develop, so it is important, if there are errors, based on proven facts that can be verified, let me know and I will make the corrections. For example, if you, as a family member, have information from a family Bible that lists actual birth and/or death dates, or children that died between census years, be willing to share that information with others.

If, while reading the following pages, the reader will keep these few facts in mind, a much clearer understanding of the contents will result. The format or style used is known as the Modified Register System, which has been refined by the National Genealogical Society.
Three types of numbers are used: one to uniquely identify the individual, one to indicate the generation into which that person falls, and one to denote his or her birth-order within the nuclear family. The identification numbering system used is called By Generation. The starting person is 1, his first child is 2. All the children are listed as generation number two, the grand-children are listed as generation number three and so on. Each person is assigned an ID number in sequential order by generation.

When an individual is introduced in his/her separate sketch, the name appears in boldface letters with the surnames in all capital letters. The name is preceded by the identification number. The last given name is followed immediately by a superscript number indicating the number of generations from the starting individual. In parentheses following the name is a list of direct ancestors back to the starting individual. Only the given name is listed, preceded by his/her ID number, and followed by the generation number.

When the list of children is presented, the plus (+) sign indicates that more about this child will be presented in his/her separate sketch. The ID number is printed, followed by M/F indicating the sex. Next a small roman numeral in front of the name designates birth-order. Next the name is followed by the birth and death dates.

The term "Spouse" may have several different meanings: husband, wife, partner, mate, parent, or significant other. The couple involved may not be legally married. The term "stepchild" may have several different meanings: the child may be a stepchild, adopted child, foster child, or just raised in the home. If there are any other children of the spouse, they will be designated as stepchildren.

The index is arranged alphabetically by surname. Under each surname, the given names are alphabetically arranged. The name is followed by the year of birth and death in square brackets. The number to the right indicates the page where this name appears. The wife appears under her maiden name and under her married names with her maiden name in parentheses.

Generation One

1. Thomas1 HOLLOWELL

Generation Two

Generation Three

Generation Four

Generation Five

Generation Six

Generation Seven (Partial)

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