Philip Holditch (died c. 1608), of Totnes and

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, was an English merchant and politician. He was elected Mayor of Totnes for 1598–99 and a

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(MP) of the

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for Totnes in 1601. He married Susanna Crossing and had at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. His eldest son Philip, was also Mayor and MP for Totnes.

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