Hendrick S. Holden

Hendrick S. Holden
Born	Charlotte, Monroe County, New York, U.S.
Died	November 10, 1918(1918-11-10) (aged 69)
Occupation(s)	Banker, politician
Years active	1872–1918
Known for	New York State Senator (1909–1910), president of Syracuse Stock Exchange, president of Commercial National Bank of Syracuse

Hendrick S. Holden (March 22, 1849 – November 10, 1918) was a prominent banker and political figure based in New York. He held a seat in the New York State Senate during the years 1909 and 1910.

Early life

Hendrick was born in Charlotte, Monroe County, New York, to parents Maria D. (née Demarest) and Erastus F. Holden. He began his studies at Colgate University in 1869 but paused after his initial year to assist his father, who was an agent for D., L., & W. Coal, back in Syracuse. He completed his degree at Colgate University in 1873.

Career

Holden entered the coal industry in Brooklyn in 1872 as a member of Nelson & Holden. After eight years, he returned to Syracuse to join the family coal enterprise, which operated under the name Holden & Son. He managed this company until it was dissolved in 1905. The following year, he became the first president of the Syracuse Stock Exchange.

In 1908, Holden won the Republican nomination against Donald Dey and subsequently was elected to serve in the New York State Senate. He established and presided over the Commercial National Bank of Syracuse and took over his father’s role as director of the First National Bank in 1900. His leadership roles also included directorships at Solvay Process Company, Solvay Foundry Company, E. C. Stearns Company, Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Railroad, Beebe Syndicate of Railroads, and Empire United Railroads Inc. Furthermore, he was appointed trustee of Syracuse University and from 1911 served as trustee of the Hospital of the Good Shepherd.

Personal life

On May 13, 1874, Holden married Belle S. Stewart from Brooklyn; he later wed Luella Stewart on May 10, 1905. The couple adopted a daughter named Beatrice. His residence was located on James Street in Syracuse.

Holden passed away on November 10, 1918.