Holden was born in Antwerp, Jefferson County, New York.^[1] He studied law, attained admission to the bar in 1845, and practiced in Johnson County, Missouri.^[1]

He relocated to California in 1850, settled in Stanislaus County, and worked as a farmer and merchant in addition to practicing law.^[1] A Democrat, he became active in politics, and served in both the California State Assembly (1857-1858), (1865-1866), (1881-1882) and California State Senate (1858-1860), (1862-1864).^[1]

In 1866, Holden ran successfully for lieutenant governor, and served from 1867 to 1871.^[2]

Holden died in Healdsburg, California on June 3, 1884.^[2]

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