He took over the family holdings from his father, Tur, in the 1950's.
Thomas had three sons each of whom extended the family holdings.
Some of the family holdings were sold, which provided a substantial cash infusion.
The most notable were the three brothers who divided the family holdings and estates.
In 1936 the family holdings, already vast, were divided into two separate industrial groups.
The big churches and family holdings are south of the river.
I have the family holdings, of course, as my mother is dead.
The family holding is owned by about 26 silent partners.
Small producers and family holdings must be helped, to ensure people remain on their ancestral land.
It may also help to gain additional income, especially in small, family holdings.