The Holden Family: 100 Years in Title
Explore the history of American land titles, led by 3rd generation title man, Michael A. Holden
The title insurance industry traces its roots back to 1876, and the Holden Family has been active in the industry for 100 of its 144 years of existence. From 1920 to 2020 encompassing three generations, the Holden Family has worked in every aspect of the business, including holding leadership positions and owning companies. It all began in 1920 with 19-year-old Mo Holden who answered an advertisement for an apprenticeship position.
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Michael A. Holden has published stories from his family's 100 years in the title industry in his book, The Ramblings of a Title Man, which can be purchased online through Lulu.com.
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A Century of Service to the Land Title Industry...
1920
Morris S. Holden Begins Career at Title Corporation of St. Louis
1946
Sidney K. Holden starts career in title at Guaranty Land Title Company
1954
Guaranty Land Title Co. wins national contract for Interstate highway system
1973
The Original Guaranty Land Title Co. sold to Commonwealth Land Title
1973
Sidney K. Holden becomes VP for Tampa FL area for American Title Company
1978
Sidney K. Holden becomes President of Boone County Abstract & Title, Columbia MO
1988
Sandra Holden and two partners open the 2nd Guaranty Land Title in Columbia MO
1997-2008
2nd Guaranty Land Title grows to over $6M in revenue and operates from 17 offices with 120 employees
2000
Susan Holden (Williams) continues career at 2nd Guaranty Land Title in Columbia, MO
2008
2nd Guaranty Land Title closes during the “Great Recession”
2008
Michael Holden becomes Vice President of Dakota Homestead Title Insurance Co. in Sioux Falls, SD
2012
Susan Holden Williams begins working at Title Partners, Frontenac, MO
1937
The original Guaranty Land Title Company founded in Clayton Missouri by Morris S. Holden and 2 partners
1962
Sandra S. Massey (Holden) begins working at Phoenix Title & Trust, Phoenix AZ
1965
Morris S. Holden retires from the land title business
1969
Susan Holden (Williams) begins career at Guaranty Land Title Company
1974
Carole Holden (Whipple) becomes escrow manager for American Title Company, Clearwater, FL
1980
Carole Holden (Whipple) becomes Vice President for Chelsea Title, Clearwater, FL
1989
Michael Holden begins career at the 2nd Guaranty Land Title in Columbia, MO
1990-1997
2nd Guaranty Land Title grows to 7 offices across Missouri
1997
Michael Holden becomes President of 2nd Guaranty Land Title
2008
2nd Guaranty Land Title closes during the “Great Recession”
2010
Michael Holden becomes National Agency Manager for EnTitle Insurance Company, Cleveland, OH
2011
Michael Holden becomes Vice President of North American Title Insurance Company
2012
Susan Holden Williams begins working at Title Partners, Frontenac, MO
2020
Holden Family celebrates 100 years in the land title business 2020