Alanson Holly (July 21, 1810 – September 15, 1882) was an American newspaper editor and politician. Born in Granville, New York, Holly taught school and was in the mercantile and newspaper business in Wyoming County, New York. In 1855, Holly settled in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin, Holly started the newspaper: the Wisconsin Mirror in 1856. In 1860, Holly moved to Lockport, New York. In 1866, Holly returned to Kilbourn City and restarted the newspaper. In 1868, Holly served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Holly died in Kilbourn City, Wisconsin.