The Holly Schoolhouse

The Wyatt Family, c.1889

Robert & Ellen Wyatt & 7 of their children are photographed here in 1892. In the back row, from left, are Ralph, Cyprian, & Nellie. In the middle are Robert Jr., Robert Sr., Gertrude, & Ellen. Arthur rests his arm on his father's knee & Gracie is on her mother's lap.
Robert & Ellen Wyatt & 7 of their children are photographed here in 1892. In the back row, from left, are Ralph, Cyprian, & Nellie. In the middle are Robert Jr., Robert Sr., Gertrude, & Ellen. Arthur rests his arm on his father’s knee & Gracie is on her mother’s lap.
#3: Robert Wyatt settled in Holly in 1889 with this wife & (then) 9 children. He and his elder sons support the family by fishing & logging. He also established the first store & post office on the main floor of his house. He was named Postmaster & he selected Holly for the name of the Post Office after the holly trees he brought & planted in his new community. Robert & Ellen Wyatt & 7 of their children are photographed here in 1892. In the back row, from left, are Ralph, Cyprian, & Nellie. In the middle are Robert Jr., Robert Sr., Gertrude, & Ellen. Arthur rests his arm on his father's knee & Gracie is on her mother's lap. Photograph donated by Cyprian "Zip" & Sheila Wyatt.

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