Robinson Constitution - Jan. 25, 1899; page 1, column 3

Samuel W. Holden, an old-time resident of Hutsonville, died at the home of his son at Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 15, aged 72 years. The remains were buried at DeSoto, MO. Deceased had been a Mason for fifty years. He leaves a wife and four children, viz: Herbert H. Holden, of Kansas City; Geo. W. Holden, of Topeka; Rolla G. Holden, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Nellie Nicholson, of Gardner.