Benjamin Holtzclaw

1894–1986 (age 92)

Educator

About Benjamin Holtzclaw

Benjamin Holtzclaw (1894–1986) lived to age 92. They were an educator. Born in Perry, they died in Richmond. They are buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Virginia.

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