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William H. Holland
1841–1907
United States
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William H. Holland (1841 – May 27, 1907) was an educator who served one term in the Texas Legislature. He was the brother of Medal of Honor recipient Milton M. Holland. He was born into slavery in Marshall, Texas in 1841, the child of Captain Bird Holland and a slave named Matilda.
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