Ora Holman Ora Holman, who died last evening at his home, 183 Walpole St. was a Boston fireman in the days when Boston depended on a volunteer Fire Department. At … Continue reading Ora Holman, Oldest Man in Norwood, Civil War Soldier, Dies-This Day In Norwood History-July 22, 1923
Ora Holman Helped Hunt Down John Wilkes Booth, Turns 91-This Day In Norwood History-May 30, 1922
A legendary local patriot celebrates a milestone. At 91 years old, Walpole Street resident Ora Holman stands as Norwood’s oldest Civil War veteran, carrying a thrilling personal history that includes riding 100 miles through the night in the urgent pursuit of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.
Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907
LANDS IN HUB WITH 10 CENTS. Ora Holman, later Prosperous Business Man, Celebrates With Wife at Norwood Golden Wedding. MR AND MRS ORA HOLMAN. Sat, Sep 21, 1907 – 11 … Continue reading Ora Holman, Prominent Local Businessman, Celebrates 50th Anniversary-This Day in Norwood History-September 21, 1907