Harry E. Holdrege, filling the office of sheriff of Hot Springs county and making his home in Thermopolis, was born in Smith Center, Kansas, July 31, 1882, a son of L. A. and Nellie (McConville) Holdrege, the former a native of Wisconsin, while the latter was born in Illinois. They removed to Kansas in 1882 and afterward took up their abode in Nebraska. In 1887 they became residents of Colorado, where the mother passed away in the year 1905. The father survives and now makes his home in Idaho. In their family were six children who are yet living, while two have passed away.
    Harry E. Holdrege was reared and educated in Colorado, pursuing his studies in the common schools and in the academy at Fort Collins. In that state he afterward filled the office of town marshal for three years, and in the fall of 1906 he removed to Wyoming, becoming a resident of Hot Springs county, where he has since made his home. Here he has also figured prominently in public affairs, his sterling worth and ability being soon recognized by his fellow townsmen among whom he had cast his lot. He has always voted with the democratic party and has labored untiringly to insure its success and secure the adoption of its principles. For two terms he filled the office of deputy sheriff and in 1916 was chosen by ballot to the office of sheriff, in which capacity he is now serving, discharging his duties without fear or favor.
    In 1913 Mr. Holdrege was united in marriage to Miss Julia Woller, a native of Denmark. She is a member of the Presbyterian church and is interested in many of the agencies which work for the uplift of the individual and the advancement of the community. Mr. and Mrs. Holdrege occupy an attractive residence in Thermopolis and its hospitality is greatly enjoyed by their many friends.
    Mr. Holdrege belongs to the Masonic fraternity and has passed through the various degrees, becoming also a member of Kalif Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Sheridan. He is a member of the International Sheriffs' Association and of the Knights of Pythias fraternity. He is chairman of the local board of the draft and he cooperates in all those forces and interests which work for the good of the community.