Wow... Such an interesting documentary to stumble across. So many great African American stories we certainly never read about in school. My moms family are Collier from Lawrenceville Va. Very well could be my great, great, great ,,great, great uncle huh 😅😅😅
There is no doubt at all how proud Theodore Roosevelt was to call Holt Collier his friend! "Bully" to my remarkable friend Ollie Morganfield who appears in this film as the older Holt Collier. It is an honor to be part of this tradition at the Great Delta Bear Affair of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. C.N.'Case' Hicks
Wow!!! Great documentary. Thank you for bringing it to us. My family has lived in Greenville for over six generations. The neighborhood across from Live Oak Cemetery is the neighborhood my grandad grew up in. He lived on Crescent Street, and their last name was Mascagni. I have many memories exploring that cemetery.
Maybe some of these Victim minded young people should take a look at this. Some of the Lessons are, " Shoulder Responsibility and Strive to do your Best no matter what the people around you are doing." Great video! Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
For whatever reason, it was left out that Mr. Collier rode with and assisted General Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was also a Mississipian. Salute, to them both!
It is a shame that Holt Collier isn’t a name that is familiar to most. If there’s a more interesting and colorful story, I haven’t heard it. Is there a way to get this on DVD?
There were several group trying to get one made. One no budget indie version had started filming... but I think they all lost interest. It'll be a long time before audiences can accept his confederate roots.
I want to say i believe there was one mistake when his Master and Son left to join the CSA army they freed Holt that day but ask him to stay home ! And one thing Holt like anyone white or black who served in CSA army aid the CSA army Upon surrender lost the right to vote ! This applied to all in CSA army or support it , Until voting rights were restored !
There is a painting depicting this in the Walter Sillers Building that Haley Barber showed me when he told me this story while he was governor. I was there for a photo with him and my painting of the Natchez Trace that was there for 3 years.
Great documentary! But there’s so many stories that were glossed over! They could make a tv show that would last SEASONS with the amount of stories from holt! But none the less absolutely excellent documentation
@@jamesmathews243 I hope you guys do get the budget to go above and beyond with holts story!!! Appreciate the comment back boss and thank you for sharing the story of one Thee greatest hunters to ever do it!
So proud of the American Education system which made sure that Holt Collier became a house hold name, right up their with Davey and Daniel and that he is remembered by school children to this very day... Oh wait but it didn't and doesn't... Nvm.
He was like a real life Forest Gump... always stumbling into and being a part of historical moments. He should definitely be remembered. We didn't have the time to explore his stint as a local lawman.
@@jamesmathews243 What a wonderful role model he would have made for American African children everywhere, no wonder they refused to teach anything about him...
Runs away to join the Confederate army. After the war he resists the union occupiers allegedly killing an Officer and makes his way to Texas until thing quite down. Greatest bear hunter in American history. Now where is the holiday for this HERO
The style of bear hunting that Holt gravitated towards was one in which his dogs would chase down and corner the bear. Holt would use a long knife and kill the bear by stabbing it in the heart while it was distracted by the dogs. Pretty close to bare handed. Also, he fought Teddy's bear using his rifle as a bludgeon.
@@jamesmathews243 Imagine so many others unheard of. Holt is already relatively unknown to most African Americans. Imagine how many more unknown historical figures there are out there
This is old post. But slaves weren’t allowed to register as soldiers. He fought but was never registered. However, officials in Mississippi did in fact obtain a pension for him that he received. record. holtcollierpensionfiles-page-0.jpg civilwartalk.com/threads/private-holt-collier-csa-confederate-sharpshooter.87913/page-3
@@tankster5826 There is no record of Collier's service - its all anecdotal. His pension request consists of a letter from the local UCV saying that He (Collier) needs to go on pension.
As a bigger than life character people often attribute lore as fact. So I don’t dispute what you say. However, I know his great nephew personally so next time I see him I’ll ask if the family knows the details because I’ve been real curious. Mississippi names some Wild life refuges after him but Texas did a better job memorializing him at Waco, although it doesn’t show everything about him there. Wish Mississippi did more.
@@jwhiskey242 corerction in order to get a confederate pension he had to have officer in writting confirm he did loyal service till the end of war ! That goes for any Bodyguard or servant or anyone thats was african american in CSA ! Please stop trying to deny man ! Him like John Nolan and Amos Rucker existed !
Holt Collier was a remarkable boy, teenager, who grew into a strong yet humble man. A legend of a great hunter. If Teddy Roosevelt had listened to Mr Holt he would have gotten the bear on his first hunt. Instead Mr Collier put his life in danger saving his dogs. I think he got a raw deal on that particular hurt. And Mr Roosevelt got the teddy bear named after him. And why was this story in our history books. A great hunter that spent his slave years hunting to make his Master richer with his kills and feeding the masters family as well as the slaves. Lets not forget he put his life in danger on the front line of a war and was a great marksman. Then a great guide to Mr Roosevelt and many other rich people. It is truly a shame he was never in our history books since he was actually a better hunter that Davie Crocket and Daniel Boone. Maybe if this very humble, talented man was white then history books would recount this story of this great man. My hope is that one day all the people of color will have their accomplishments told and it will become a part of our history like it should have been for past history. It's as important if not more important that their story be told. It makes me wonder just how many times great people of color have been railroaded like their story don't count in history. I believe with all my heart that they were treated very badly so therefore there life storeys and not important. And I don't think it's right that the teddy bear should have been name after Teddy. He didn't do as he was asked to do and by ignoring Mr Collier he put him in a very dangerous situation, by Mr Collier having to fight that besr to save his dogs. Mr Collier was a good and great man.
@DeborahYa. I see his family every year. Not Native American and not sure why you would think so. The actor playing his elder part is family and looks like him.
Awesome. This man's story should be more well known. Thanks.
Wow... Such an interesting documentary to stumble across. So many great African American stories we certainly never read about in school. My moms family are Collier from Lawrenceville Va.
Very well could be my great, great, great ,,great, great uncle huh 😅😅😅
I also am SO glad I clicked on this video. Now I know what to call my very own lever action(gun).
If he is related to you it can put you in eligibility for any of the Confederate remembrance organizations
As a hunt guide myself, these foreguides are my hero’s. I was born 100+ yrs late. Respectfully and Sincerely. Maine.
You're creating stories now that'll be remembered by all your clients and their children and their grandchildren. I don't think you're late at all.
There is no doubt at all how proud Theodore Roosevelt was to call Holt Collier his friend! "Bully" to my remarkable friend Ollie Morganfield who appears in this film as the older Holt Collier. It is an honor to be part of this tradition at the Great Delta Bear Affair of Rolling Fork, Mississippi. C.N.'Case' Hicks
Proud Son of Mississippi and of the South! A True legend and Sportsman ! Great Documentary !
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching!
What an awesome story of such a little known hero of the great state of Mississippi. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So thankful this film was made . I loved it !! Great job ❤️
Great mini documentary- I’d love to see a full biopic or miniseries!
Bear grease podcast just did a great series about Holt if anyone wants to learn more.
Wow!!! Great documentary. Thank you for bringing it to us. My family has lived in Greenville for over six generations. The neighborhood across from Live Oak Cemetery is the neighborhood my grandad grew up in. He lived on Crescent Street, and their last name was Mascagni. I have many memories exploring that cemetery.
Glad you like it!
WHAT A GREAT STORY, IT NEEDS TO BE A PART OF OUR AMERICAN HISTORY.
It absolutely should be. That's why we created this film. All they have to do is show it in class.
Maybe some of these Victim minded young people should take a look at this.
Some of the Lessons are, " Shoulder Responsibility and Strive to do your Best no matter what the people around you are doing."
Great video!
Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
Well done documentary. The man, the legend ... Holt Collier! Being a fellow Greenvillian, I am proud to see this doc on RUclips.
Both sides of my parents are from the Mississippi Delta. I did not know any of this. Thank you for posting this well made video. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it Janet!
What an amazing piece of history I never learned until now. Thanks for making this film.
Beautifully filmed. A wonderful job of preserving this rich story of such a multifaceted man. A story for all time.
Thanks for being a part of it Nancy!
Lol. Mr. Collier was assuredly a bad ass. Wonderful video.
Men were a different breed back then. Especially Holt.
@@jamesmathews243 I would have loved to meet him. Imagine the stories he could tell...
Great story and legend.
AMAZING DOCUMENTARY!!!!🤙🏼💯
Glad you enjoyed it.
This needs entirely more views. Superbly done
Thank you. Feel free to share.
Great story - well told!!
Thanks you sir!
Well done cousins! Now I know about the Teddy Bear. I hope teachers everywhere get a hold of this and show this to their students.
That's our primary goal Cheryl. Thanks!
I loved watching this video. I love history. Especially Mississippi History.
Clad you enjoyed it!
For whatever reason, it was left out that Mr. Collier rode with and assisted General Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was also a Mississipian.
Salute, to them both!
There were a lot of things left out. We just didn't have the time to cover everything in 15 minutes. His life was an incredible adventure!
@jamesmathews243
Salute and Thank Y'all !!
Such an amazing story brings tears to my eyes
Really enjoyed this documentary!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great film. Good job, Hank and all y’all.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Glad I ran into this! What a great video.
Thanks Matt!
It is a shame that Holt Collier isn’t a name that is familiar to most. If there’s a more interesting and colorful story, I haven’t heard it. Is there a way to get this on DVD?
Agree 100 % Clint. He is an American and Western iconic character who should be a household name.
I wish this was a movie
I wish they would make a full length movie about Holt
There were several group trying to get one made. One no budget indie version had started filming... but I think they all lost interest. It'll be a long time before audiences can accept his confederate roots.
@@jamesmathews243 this Confederate American patriot deserves an epic movie!
Great story! Looks good.
Thanks!
I want to say i believe there was one mistake when his Master and Son left to join the CSA army they freed Holt that day but ask him to stay home !
And one thing Holt like anyone white or black who served in CSA army aid the CSA army Upon surrender lost the right to vote ! This applied to all in CSA army or support it , Until voting rights were restored !
We used to have a kitchen table that President Roosevelt sat at when he was in South Georgia. My husband ‘s grandparents were into antiques.
That's awesome!
James Matthews thank you so much for making this 🥰
you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it and please share!
Very cool story. I hope to come across more videos like this during my travels on youtube. Thanks for making it possible to watch.
So glad you enjoyed it. It's only part of his story. There's still a lot more to tell.
nice story, they should have wonderful stories like these in our schools,
I agree.
I truly love real history like this
Agreed!
Well done. A fascinating story.
Glad you enjoyed it.
A Man among Men. Interesting documentary
There is a painting depicting this in the Walter Sillers Building that Haley Barber showed me when he told me this story while he was governor. I was there for a photo with him and my painting of the Natchez Trace that was there for 3 years.
Cool story!
well done!
Thank You!
Great story. Bear Grease podcast also gives a detailed story of Holt in a 3 part series.
I'll have to check that out.
Uncle Holt was my 5xgreat uncle.
That's awesome!
You should be proud! He was a great American!
9th texas calv
Great documentary! But there’s so many stories that were glossed over! They could make a tv show that would last SEASONS with the amount of stories from holt! But none the less absolutely excellent documentation
Agreed. Just didn't have the budget to make a feature length film. But would love to do it one day.
@@jamesmathews243 I hope you guys do get the budget to go above and beyond with holts story!!! Appreciate the comment back boss and thank you for sharing the story of one Thee greatest hunters to ever do it!
This is way cool
Thank you
He’s a Mississippi American legend
Us texans are proud of him too !!! 9 texas calv
This is good stuff!!!
Incredible true story.
This is the most fucking crazy awesome story ever
And there is more to it. We just didn't have the funding to tell the whole story.
@@jamesmathews243 wdym
thank you
So proud of the American Education system which made sure that Holt Collier became a house hold name, right up their with Davey and Daniel and that he is remembered by school children to this very day... Oh wait but it didn't and doesn't... Nvm.
He was like a real life Forest Gump... always stumbling into and being a part of historical moments. He should definitely be remembered. We didn't have the time to explore his stint as a local lawman.
@@jamesmathews243 What a wonderful role model he would have made for American African children everywhere, no wonder they refused to teach anything about him...
What a awesome video what an awesome man
He has a statue in Waco, Texas. Thus the Baylor Bears.
You referring to the Branding the Brazos monument or another statue?
@@jamesmathews243 Branding the Brazos statue. And Baylor Bears immediately came to mind. Did he live in that area when he had to leave Mississippi?
@@aldenbynum742 I'm not sure. He worked for Sul Ross... so wherever Sul was based out of.
Legend
Heck of a hunter
A type of man that we cannot comprehend today.
How is his story not a full length movie? Holt’s stories are too many to count.
Runs away to join the Confederate army. After the war he resists the union occupiers allegedly killing an Officer and makes his way to Texas until thing quite down. Greatest bear hunter in American history. Now where is the holiday for this HERO
Am I the only one who noticed Holt's horse farted? At 5:38
Hahaha... I'll have to check that out.
That was a snort. None of what you are hearing is original audio. The only original audio in the film is the interviews.
A true america hero
General Fremont
I've heard Holt collier also fought off a bear bare handed. Is this true?
The style of bear hunting that Holt gravitated towards was one in which his dogs would chase down and corner the bear. Holt would use a long knife and kill the bear by stabbing it in the heart while it was distracted by the dogs. Pretty close to bare handed. Also, he fought Teddy's bear using his rifle as a bludgeon.
@@jamesmathews243 Ah I see. I've also heard he killed a total of 3000 bears and barely ever got scratched by a bear.
@@Xz_-bv7te yep
@@jamesmathews243 Imagine so many others unheard of. Holt is already relatively unknown to most African Americans. Imagine how many more unknown historical figures there are out there
@@jamesmathews243 well..the African Americans I talked to have not heard of Holt collier that much.
hmm. No mention he received a confederate pension. Well done though.
This is old post. But slaves weren’t allowed to register as soldiers. He fought but was never registered. However, officials in Mississippi did in fact obtain a pension for him that he received.
record.
holtcollierpensionfiles-page-0.jpg
civilwartalk.com/threads/private-holt-collier-csa-confederate-sharpshooter.87913/page-3
@@tankster5826 There is no record of Collier's service - its all anecdotal. His pension request consists of a letter from the local UCV saying that He (Collier) needs to go on pension.
As a bigger than life character people often attribute lore as fact. So I don’t dispute what you say. However, I know his great nephew personally so next time I see him I’ll ask if the family knows the details because I’ve been real curious. Mississippi names some Wild life refuges after him but Texas did a better job memorializing him at Waco, although it doesn’t show everything about him there. Wish Mississippi did more.
@@jwhiskey242 corerction in order to get a confederate pension he had to have officer in writting confirm he did loyal service till the end of war ! That goes for any Bodyguard or servant or anyone thats was african american in CSA ! Please stop trying to deny man ! Him like John Nolan and Amos Rucker existed !
He didn’t receive a confederate pension even though he served.
Did holt ever go to reunions because he was a veteran?
Not sure.
@@jamesmathews243 I do believe in one books written on holt Collier he did attend a reunion of 9th texas CSA .
Hardly the greatest big game hunter in US history. Very, very good, but not the best.
My grandpa!!!!!
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That's awesome!
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Poor misguided fool. He's killing the people who are trying to free him. That's the devil for you...a master manipulator.
Ever heard of the corwin amendment
Actually Joe Hooker himself admitted that had his army known they were fighting to free the slaves, they wouldn’t never fought in the first place
Yeah, he was definitely on the wrong side of history. A victim of his circumstances perhaps, but certainly no hero
Holt Collier was a remarkable boy, teenager, who grew into a strong yet humble man. A legend of a great hunter. If Teddy Roosevelt had listened to Mr Holt he would have gotten the bear on his first hunt. Instead Mr Collier put his life in danger saving his dogs. I think he got a raw deal on that particular hurt. And Mr Roosevelt got the teddy bear named after him. And why was this story in our history books. A great hunter that spent his slave years hunting to make his Master richer with his kills and feeding the masters family as well as the slaves. Lets not forget he put his life in danger on the front line of a war and was a great marksman. Then a great guide to Mr Roosevelt and many other rich people. It is truly a shame he was never in our history books since he was actually a better hunter that Davie Crocket and Daniel Boone. Maybe if this very humble, talented man was white then history books would recount this story of this great man. My hope is that one day all the people of color will have their accomplishments told and it will become a part of our history like it should have been for past history. It's as important if not more important that their story be told. It makes me wonder just how many times great people of color have been railroaded like their story don't count in history. I believe with all my heart that they were treated very badly so therefore there life storeys and not important. And I don't think it's right that the teddy bear should have been name after Teddy. He didn't do as he was asked to do and by ignoring Mr Collier he put him in a very dangerous situation, by Mr Collier having to fight that besr to save his dogs. Mr Collier was a good and great man.
Hmmm... just can't get away from race, can we. Sad
What proof is there that he was African and not Indian?
Teddy knew him and didn’t say he was a native or Indian
@DeborahYa. I see his family every year. Not Native American and not sure why you would think so. The actor playing his elder part is family and looks like him.