Charles Frederick Holder

Biography

Charles Frederick Holder, born in 1851, was a naturalist and writer whose studies of marine life and sporting ethics brought wide attention to the importance of conservation; he co-founded the Tuna Club of Avalon and wrote vivid accounts that sparked respect for the ocean's mysteries. He combined scientific curiosity with a storyteller's gift, inviting readers and anglers alike to honor the creatures he admired.

Holder's belief that science and stewardship go hand in hand led him to mentor young naturalists, support wildlife societies, and promote humane treatments of sport fish, encouraging others to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. He rests in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, leaving a legacy of reverence for scholarship and the great outdoors.