I am researching my fathers family. I have very little information at this point. Below, you will see the info that I do have. Glenn Holmes, b. 1931 in Hardin Co., TX, d. 1993 in Harris Co., TX, (buried in Hardin Co.), m. Bonnie L. Savoy (my parents) Clayton Holmes, b. 1903, d. 1949 (buried in Tyler Co,, TX), m. Inez Walters (my grandparents) Robert Washington Holmes, b.1867, d. 1952 (buried in Tyler Co., TX), m. Mary Eboline Overstreet (my great-grandparents) My great-grandmother was the daughter of Daniel 'Dan' Overstreet, from Conecuh County, Alabama. The Overstreets have proven to be very prominent in the south. I have not been able to determine where my great-grandfather (Robert Washington Holmes) was born, or who his parents and other family members are. I look forward to hearing more from this mailing list in the near future. Thanks, Pamela Holmes Serda Robert W.Holmes 1867>Clayton Holmes 1903 TX>Glenn Holmes 1931 TX

any one have any Bellfords or Ferdinand in their family lines? i think it was originally from Va. Ann

I have a Mary Jane Holmes b. 1787 TN USA m. McCAGUE, John b. Ireland Does anyone have this line that could give me assistance?? Thank you, Lori [email protected]

Hi Carolyn, I would be interested in any information you have on Irish Holmeses. My ggrandfather was a Holmes from Irleland. He came to Boston in 1887 according to the 1900 census. His name was Dennis Holmes and his parents were listed on his marriage certificate as James Holmes and Hannah ? My grandfather and siblings were removed from the home of Dennis and his wife Mary between 1895 and 1900 due to some situation I have yet to uncover and I am the first to even have known who they were. All of the above were born in Ireland. A prison situation would not be out of the question so I am interested in anything I can find. Thanks! Jane Holmes Godfrey

I just ran across some papers in my file that has prisoners HOLMES listed from Ireland. the names I have are John 1837, Esther <aka Etta>1825, John no date, Bridget 1848, Thomas 1851, John 1837, Eliza <fm> 1836, Joseph 1847, Thomas 1845, Thomas 1845, James 1848, Michael 1848, and Richard 1848. If anyone is interested in the rest of the information, please contact me. I also found a list that is from Leichester Parrish that has 50 Holmes listed for birth, death, christining and marriage. I only have the names and event on this list. But it might give you a clue which Parrish to look for in Leicester County. (In Scotland I believe) Let me know names and I'll see what I have. Carolyn

Does anyone have information on a MEREDITH HELM that married Elizabeth?? They had 3 sons.. Thomas, Wm. M. and Henry. PLEASE if you have information let me know.. and I will grovel at your feet..<grin> I think he is the lost connection to my HOLMES line.. Thanks.. Carolyn PS yes..I'm VERY excited about this :)

I think I have found a brother to Thomas Holmes (Homes) Is anyone doing research on John Holmes, from England, born about 1787. Married to a Harriett from VT.. children found so far are Linus, born NY, Harriett born NY and Salrisca born IL. Found this information in the 1850 Census for Sangamon County, Illinois. Hope to hear from someone :) Carolyn

This was in a book titled: "In search of your British and Irish Roots, byGenealogical Publishing Company, 1991, reprint" Eldest son: often named for the fathers father second son: for the mothers father third son: for the father fourth son: for the fathers eldest brother eldest daughter: for the mothers mother second daughter: for the fathers mother third daughter: for the mother fourth daughter: for the mothers eldest sister daughters sometimes were given feminine forms of their fathers name: Georgianna/George, Pauline/Paul, Willie/William, Jessie/Jesse, Charlotte/Charles. Just thought maybe someone would find this interesting.. :) Carolyn

Don't know if anyone is looking for these names, wish they were my line. :( But found them tonight in the Frederick Co, Winchester, Virginia site. (info below) They were in reference of Assessment fees and amounts of Tobacco given, from the year 1744 one entry is 1753/1754 reguarding the largest assessment: Frederick County Virginia-Col. James Wood's Fee Book Anno Dom 1744 name ---------- pounds of tobacco Leonard Helms 65 Joseph Helms 155 William Hume 113 George Hume 220 Largest Assessments were: 1753/1754 Helm and Roberts (a firm) 606 pounds Leonard Helm 575 pounds also noted was: Additional marriage fees collected by Col. Wood to give to Gov. Gooch Leonard Helm in March 1744 (name of bride not given) "The Frederick County Fee Book signed by the Sheriff, Meredith Helm, dated 17 Jan 1754" Hope someone can use this, I did copy the exact web site address if anyone has trouble locating this information. Good luck.. :) Carolyn

I just ran across this in a book and I thought that maybe you all would find it interesting. I know I have a couple dates where it is marked 1752/53. Maybe this will help others. Carolyn "The year 1752 is important to remember as you begin your genealogical research. The Julian calendar was supplanted by the Gregorian calendar in the Roman Catholic countries in 1582. But it's acceptance in Great Britain and her colonies did not occur until 2 September 1752. Eleven days were added to the count to compensate for an accumulation of errors in the Julian calendar. There are interesting tales about people gathering in mobs to protest taking away 11 (eleven) days of their lives! However; the other change made at that time is a little more difficult to perceive. Because of differing customs among the settlers, the New Year began on 25 March or on Jan 1st. When the calendar was changed, the Parliament also established 1 January 1752 as the legal New Years Day. Birthdays of people then had to be expressed as Old Style or New Style. For example, a date would be written as 14 February 1727/28 (or 1727/8). This means that the event took place in 1727 if the year was thought to begin on 25 March but the birthdate was in 1728 if the year was thought to begin on 1 January. Since the 25 March date is the turning point, only dates from 1 January to 24 March have to be indicated in the above way."

Looking for information on Thomas HOLMES of Brooke County, WV. In his will dated 1 Oct 1829, Thomas names his wife Anne, sons Isaac and Thomas, and daughters Margaret ATKINSON, Jane ALLISON, Anne RALSTON, Izebele RUSSLE, Lucinda Priscilla RALSTON (born 7 Mar 1795, wife of Joseph Ralston), and Elizabeth WILEY. According to a bio of his grandson, Thomas Holmes RALSTON, in Beers Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, PA, the first Thomas was married to Nancy McNEELY. The two were natives of County Donegal, Ireland. They came to the States about 1789 and lived for a short time in New York City before moving to Brooke County, WV. Thomas was said to be 96 years old when he died (his will was recorded in March of 1832). His wife Nancy lived on to be over 100 when she died at the home of her son Isaac in Guernsey County, OH. I am descended from Thomas Holmes through his daughter Lucinda Priscilla Ralston. Any information will be appreciated.

If you have any information about these families, please contact me: HOLMES, James Patrick - was born 1864, likely one of the Ulster counties of Ireland or Northern Ireland. Came to New York about 1886-7, then immediately to Philadelphia. Married Catherine/Catharina MULLEN there in St Thomas RC church in the period 1890-94 [date uncertain]. Lived in South Philadelphia, died there in 1932. MULLEN, Catherine Catharina - born 1871 in Ulster of parents Michael Mullen and Ann Kerr [no more known about them] Catherine died Jun 4, 1949 in Philadelphia.

Ada Frances Holmes was the daughter of James Shadrach Holmes (1788 NC-18607 MS) and second wife Frances Howard. Ada Frances and husband Chambers had 2 children. After his death she remarried William Worth Walker and had five children. James Shadrach Holmes and first wife Keziah Cox had 13 children. A large # of their descendants still live in the Rankin County, MS area. We have a substantial database of the descendants of James Shadrach Holmes and some info on the ancestors of Keziah Cox, who lived in the Augusta, GA and Edgefield, SC area. Thanks for the marriage date of Ada Frances Holmes! helen wall -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, January 01, 1999 2:42 PM Subject: HOLMES, Mary & Ada-- Rankin Co., MS >ABERNATHY, John married HOLMES, Mary 1876 June,03 >CHAMBERS, L J HOLMES, Ada 1873 December,31 >Is they yours? >found here: >http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Rankin-A.html >and >http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Rankin-CA.html > >

ABERNATHY, John married HOLMES, Mary 1876 June,03 CHAMBERS, L J HOLMES, Ada 1873 December,31 Is they yours? found here: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Rankin-A.html and http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Rankin-CA.html

Dear List, I'm hoping you can help me out here. I have been doing geneology for 20 years but can still not find the parents of my great-grand mother Mary E. Holmes. Mary E. Holmes was born in Ohio in May of 1849. She married Samuel Knight or McKnight on Feb. 1, 1870 in Daviess Co., MO. She suffered from strokes for 13 years and her daughter, Maude (Mc) Knight who married Ed Potter, took care of her during those years. They moved to Arkansas, town unknown. According to census records both of Mary E. Holmes parents were born in NY. Maude and Ed had no children, but my father, A.J. Roberts, used to spend time on their farm when he was a child during the summers of his youth. Maude had two sisters, my grandmother Margaret Ann (McKnight). She was born on Nov. 8, 1881 and was the third wife of George Francis (Frank) Roberts. They married on Aug. 20, 1913 in Cameron, MO. The other sister, Cora, never married. My relatives have no info on the Holmes family. I can not get Mary's death certificate as I do not know her exact county of death. I have searched census records in OH and MO to no avail. Please help! Karen ([email protected]) P.S. I have books on DeKalb Co., MO and Estill Co., KY if anyone needs look- ups.

Also looking for any knowledge of James Thomas Holmes, was an Uncle to my grandfather Joe Quincy Holmes, Kaboo (?) Missouri and Virgil Holmes from the Ozarks. The name DORA PHIPPS (Phips) could be Dora Holmes (an aunt), looking for information reguarding these names. Thank you

I found a great site with lots of loose ends for me to track down. There are some Holmes here too...Possibly one of yours? BOEME, N F HOLMES, W D 1887-Nov-22 BOOK, Skinner HOLMES, Sarah Ann 1843-Dec-28 marriage found at this site: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-B.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- HOLMES, Benjamin SUMMERAL, Nancy 1825-Apr-18 HOLMES, E E STOGNER, Delia 1897-Nov-19 HOLMES, Elisha TURNAGE, Frances 1887-Oct-21 HOLMES, Isaac LEE, Salina 1883-Aug-18 HOLMES, Isaac ROGERS, Mary 1886-Oct-14 HOLMES, J C TURNAGE, Melissa 1888-Jan-13 HOLMES, J J FORTENBERRY, Lissa 1897-Feb-07 HOLMES, James MCCLENDON, 1898-May-13 HOLMES, James TONEY, Margaret 1895-Mar-05 HOLMES, James W HOBGOOD, Emma 1899-Nov-30 HOLMES, Jesse SUMMERAL, Nancy 1845-May-08 HOLMES, Josiah WILLOUGHBY, Louise 1859-Sep-07 HOLMES, Liberty SMITH, Delilah (Mrs) 1815-Jul-24 HOLMES, Robert E MILLER, Amanda A 1887-Aug-04 HOLMES, S S TURNAGE, Amazon 1889-Oct-09 HOLMES, S T ROWLEY, Sarah Ann 1891-Dec-17 HOLMES, W D BOEME, N F 1887-Nov-22 HOLMES, Wm J RATLIFF, Rebecca E 1883-Dec-04 marriages found at this site: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-GH.html -------------------------------------------------------- LENOIR, Hampton HOLMES, Henrietta 1890-Feb-17 found at this site: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-IJKL.html ------------------------------------------------ and at: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-P.html PITTMAN, Ervin HOLMES, Lillie 1896-Jan-02 ----------------------------- and: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-S.html SINGLEY, John HOLMES, Hattie 1897-Feb-25 ----------------------- here: http://members.tripod.com/~mallen4896/Marriages/Marriages-Marion-TUVWYZ.html TURNAGE, Amazon HOLMES, S S 1889-Oct-09

I have been told by my family for sometime now, that we have David Holmes (first Gov. of Mississippi) in our family line. Have also been told Mary Jane Holmes (paternal grandmother of Harry S. Truman)is also in this family line. That I am a 6th cousin to Jesse James and related to Cullen Baker. Also a John Holmes that was with Quantro Raiders. Also was told I have a g-g-grandfather that helped start and build the town of Shubert. Not sure in which state. If anyone has information reguarding anyone I listed here, PLEASE contact me so we can exchange information. Also as for the name it has changed from area to area: Scotland: HOME, Ireland: O'HOME England: HOME States: HOME/HOLMES It was changed to HOLMES by Thomas Armstrong Home that added the *L*. Thank You.. Carolyn

Has anyone happen to have come across any information about a Mary F. Holmes Born, July 22, 1866 in New Jersey Died, March 4, 1955 Married: Frank L. Herrick at St. Michael's RC Church June 14.1892 Father: Thomas Holmes Mother: Rose McCloskey Mary was my Paternal Great Grandmother, the Houghton's are my Father's cousins, I believe that they owned a funeral home in Jersey City Regards, Frank J. Herrick St. Louis, MO.

Hello, I would be grateful for any information concerning John HOLMES, a blacksmith of Diptford, Devon, who married Susanna HILL (widow) in the neighbouring parish of North Huish, Dev., on 18 Nov 1780. John died at Diptford on 23 Dec 1823 and was buried at North Huish two days later. His age at the time of death was either 77, as recorded in the burials register, or 78 as inscribed on his memorial at North Huish. A widespread search of parish registers in South Devon has failed to locate John's baptism, c. 1745 or 1746. There are two possible events at Mary Tavy, Dev., (a considerable distance from Diptford and North Huish) in 1745 and 1746 but I have no way of proving that either of them is the one I'm looking for. Any information or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Best wishes. Robin Holmes [email protected]