Michael W. Holt

Michael W. Holt was an American politician and physician from North Carolina. He served as a member of the North Carolina House of Commons, representing Orange County from 1840 to 1841. He was the first person to represent Alamance County in the North Carolina Senate.

Early life

Holt graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Career

Holt worked as a physician. He was a Whig. He served in the North Carolina House of Commons, representing Orange County from 1840 to 1841. In 1846, he declined the Whig nomination for the House of Commons.
In 1856, Holt was elected as a Know Nothing, defeating William Patterson, and served as a member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the 31st district from 1856 to 1857. He was the first person to represent Alamance County in the state senate.

Personal life

Holt married Ann Webb, daughter of Dr. James Webb, on November 13, 1838. He had three children, including Sallie. His wife died in 1850. He died on May 23, 1858, aged about 48, at his home in Alamance County. He was buried in Hillsborough.
In 1837, Holt received an honorary Master of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.