Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 3rd ed., 1886. Barren County. SIDNEY W. HOLMAN was born June 13, 1842, in Barren County, Ky., where he now resides. His father, Joseph H. Holman, was born in 1809, in Barren County; was a magistrate and member of the court of claims, and died in 1870. He lost eight slaves by the late war. He married Nancy D., daughter of Franklin Settle, of Barren County. She was born July 12, 1819, and their offspring are Eveline (Edmunds), James B., Sidney W., Christopher T., Franklin H., Edmund B., and Jessie S. (Bishop). December 25, 1861, Sidney W. married Martha A., daughter of Charles P. and Elizabeth (Eubank) Edmunds, of Barren County. She was born June 23, 1839, and has borne her husband the following children: James C., Henry M., Willie H., Paul W., John C. (deceased), Julian B., (deceased), Alice M. (deceased), and Mintie M. In the commencement of his business career our subject had to rely upon his own exertions, having an even start with the world, but by industry, frugality and strict business habits he is now in comfortable circumstances. He is a farmer and has 166 acres of productive and well improved land. He is a zealous member of the Christian Church, and in politics a Democrat. Holman Bishop Edmunds Eubank Settle = none http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/barren/holman.sw.txt