Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10124 Surname: Holmes ------------------------- I am looking for information about my GreatGrandfather - Alexander Wright Holmes. Born July either 1859 or 1852 in Harrison, Hamilton County TN. If you have ifo please Email Khines8907@aol.com Please put in Subject : Holmes - Hamilton County TN.

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10123 Surname: HOLMS, HOLMES ------------------------- I saw your query and even tho it is a long shot thought I would respond and see if anything seems to connect. I have been searching for my Thomas Holms (Holmes, on the 1860 Edwards Co., Illinois census with wife Elizabeth and daughter Stella, son Horace. The census states that Thomas was born in NY however Elizabeth and the children were listed as born in Illinois. His occupation is listed as Congregational Clergy. This is te only time that I have found the spelling HOLMS..in all future occasions the name is listed as HOLMES. Family went to Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Arkansas in more recent generations. Betty

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10122 Surname: HOLMES, BRAINERD, BRAINARD, SLAYBACK ------------------------- Trying to find a clue on this HOLMES line. Here's what I have: Henry J(?) HOLMES born ca 1835 in either ILL or NY... different on different census. Not sure where in ILL or NY to search. Married to a Mary-- when found on 1860 census-- she is from Ohio. Her name might be either: Sarah Marie BRAINERD or Mary SLAYBACK Found a Marriage recd for Sarah Maria Brainerd and Henry HOLMES in St. Louis MO 12/26/1853 Family history has it that Mary's name was Slayback and from Collinsville ILL..and that this family had come thru Ohio. Henry and Mary had children: Frank Henry HOLMES Howard HOLMES Edwin J HOLMES Clara HOLMES Henry HOLMES remarried in 1868 to Julia SMITH in Harris CO TX. Henry and Julia had 2 children: Jessie HOLMES (male) Virginia HOLMES Appears likely that Henry and Mary came from St. Louis MO.or the ILL. side of the river..and down to Galveston TX. Love any help or leads. I will put the census info below. the family was found on 1860 Galveston Co TX census and 1870 and 1880 Harris (Houston) Co. TX census 1860 Galveston Co TX COBB, F R 74 magistrate ENGLAND ,Elizabeth 61 ENGLAND ,Pauline 11 TX HOLMES, H. 27 brick mason NY , Mary 26 OHIO ,Henry 6 ILL? ,Howard 3 ILL? ,DOnsena 4/12 female TX? 1870 Harris Co. TX HOLMES, Henry J. 35 brick mason NY ,Julia 23 GA ,Frank 15 "paintin"? OHIO ,Howard 12 ILL ,Edwin J. 7 TX ,Clara 4 ILL KRAMER, Phillip 32 laborer Vermont? ,Frank 26 Blksmith Vermont 1880 Harris Co TX HOLMES H 46 ILL ILL ILL ,Julia 32 LA ,Ed 16 TX ,Clara 14 TX ,Jessie 2 TX ,Virg 3/12 TX Thanks Penny

Hello, Researching the family of Albert James HOLMES b. 1872 St Geo, Han Sq married Florence ? b. unknown . As far as I know they had two daughters, Gwendoline and Phyliss , birthdates unknown. Anyone come across them?? Also Rachel HOLMES birthdate unknown but sister to Albert James ( above) believed to have married George BAILEY but not sure. And Frances Alice HOLMES b. 1873 St Geo, Han Sq, (sister to above) possibly married ? CROWLEY. , but again not sure. Appreciate any help at all. Thank you. regards Anne _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10121 Surname: HOLMES ------------------------- Trying to find info on Samuel W. Holmes. He was the son of William and Mary B. Holmes. Married Mary Jane Gulledge 9-1- 1848 in Carroll Co. Tn. Children: Newton, Martha B.,Mary C., and James B. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Joe

There is a wonderful article written about George N. Holmes. He was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, January 11, 1863 and came to America in 1873. The article can be found at: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bioh/holmesgn.html Another article is written about Samuel Holmes. He was born in Carroll County, Ohio, December 8, 1834. The article can be found at: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/1918ks/bioh/holmess.html Hope this helps someone. Nancy

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10120 Surname: Holmes ------------------------- Looking for father or family of Charles Bradner Holmes b c1835 in Ohio, was a homeopathic physician in Chicago in mid-1800's, died c 1895. I would like to know who his parents were, and have had no luck tracing them so far. Charles B was my grandfather, never knew him, have found his name on list of medical students at Hahneman Medical College in OH, lost track after that.

The following obit is of our grandmother, wife of Manasseh Holmes, dated Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1889 from "The Coos County [NH] Democrat," Lancaster, NH: "Jefferson" "Life's Work Ended" Mrs. Manassah (Perkins) Holmes, of Jefferson Mills, NH, who died Dec 30, 1888, was born in Middleton, NH, 1802. She married in 1818, Manassah Holmes. He died about ten years ago. They lived in Newdenham [sic], Middleton and Farmington, NH, and about 1830 moved to Jefferson, NH. She had two brothers, both of whom are now dead. One was the father of Hon. N. R. Perkins, of Jefferson, NH. They had twelve children: six sons and six daughters. Two sons, Charles S., of Pittsburg, NH, and George R., of Jefferson, NH, survive her; also three daughters: Mrs. A. J. Taylor, of Northumberland, NH, Mrs. James Merrow, of Lancaster, NH, and Mrs. B. F. Blodgett of Jefferson, NH, with whom she lived. The home where she died had been owned and occupied by them, most of the time, for more than forty years. For many years she was a member of the Baptist Church, of Jefferson. She was possessed with a very social disposition. She enjoyed company, both old and young. In her later life, her Bible was always near her. She loved to talk of its precious teachings, and of her hopes of the better life beyond the earthly grave. Her health remained quite good, and her faculties but little impaired, until the accident which caused her death. At about eight p.m., December 26th, she opened the cellar, instead of the hall door, falling to the cellar bottom. She was fully conscious for twenty-four hours, talking freely with her children, and many friends who called, giving her last words of counsel, and sending last messages of love to absent ones. Her daughters, and one son, had the great satisfaction of being with her, and ministering to her comfort, until the lamp of life went peacefully out on Sunday morning, Dec. 30th, 1888. Although severely briised, no bones were broken by the fall. Death was caused by paralysis, produced by the shock to her system. On the morning of the New Year, a large number gathered at the schoolhouse at Jefferson Mills, to pay their last respects to the memory of one so long and so well known in our midst. About seventy-five relatives were present. The sermon was delivered by Rev. James Crowly, from words selected by the deceased (2d Cor. v. 1): "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." The sermon was largely an eulogy of the deceased, based upon a personal acquaintance of several years of her later life. The pall bearers were Benjamin R. Kennison, Freeman Orcutt, L. R. Dexter and Isaac Johnson. Her remains were tenderly laid beside those of her husband, in the cemetery in Jefferson Mills [NH]. Does anyone connect to the Holmes families of Strafford County, NH, or those who migrated to Coos County in northern NH?

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Hello List, I have found, listed in the Edwards Funeral Home Records Book, a funeral record for: Corbit HOLMES, b. June 23, 1895, d. Feb 5, 1982 It says that his fater was William HOLMES and his mother was Lela FLOWERS. Then, in another funeral Home records book (I failed to take note of the name of it, but will go back next week and get that), I found listings of 2 children for the above. Please notice that I'm spelling the name EXACTLY as it is spelled on the records: Billy Roy HOLMES, b. Mar 3, 1939, d. May 7, 1960 (father--Corbett Holmes, mother--Mildred Shults) (says he was single) Donald Ray HOLMES, b. Apr 10, 1942, d. Dec 16, 1942 (father--Corbat Holmes, mother---Mildred Shults) **I find it intersting just how often the given name has been mis-spelled!** Ok, I know that these folks are connected somehow with my HOLMES line, but just not sure yet. The reason for the big question, is that the name of Corbit is a new one to me. I have not run across it before this. If anyone on this list has any info, as to who these people belong to, please contact me!! Thanks for the time, Pam

Springfield, OR The Register Guard March 9, 2001 The funeral will be held March 10 for BELLE L. HOLMES of Springfield, who died March 6 of age-related causes. She was 96. She was born August 21, 1904, in Weston, CO, to WILLIAM and ELIZABETH NEWMAN LEA. She married FLOYD HOLMES in Walsenburg, CO. He died July 1, 1971. Survivors include a daughter, VIRGINIA SOUTHWORTH of Springfield; a son DONALD of Butte Falls; six grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 535 66th Street, in Springfield. I HAVE NO FURTHER INFORMATION. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE. Arlene

In most of the census records I have found under relationship it will note if the child were adopted or a boarder or a child, etc. I've got two kids who were adopted from the 1870s. No matter what age a child is, the adoptive parents can change a child's name to whatever they want. Often if the child is old enough, s/he may have had some input as well. Adoptions are maintained in probate records. It really depends on the location as to what is available... genealogy research is NOT a valid reason to open sealed records. Your best bet would be to check the LDS Family History Library Catalog and search under the county... you will then take a peek under probate... and you want to order the film that would maintain the listing for Holmes and/or Morgan (could be one, or two films)... it should note if there was an official court action. If so, then you want to order the actual film of the probate records according to the record number... you may or may not get any information... On the two that I received, they had a big sticker indicating "CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL" but it will give you an idea of time-frame an adoption was completed (checking the files before and after)... or you may receive an entire file. Also, if you find something in the catalog that indicates Probate Calendar.... you may want to check that out as well. I'm sorry, but I must interject my opinion... Francis would be both a Holmes and a Morgan (I know this is contrary to many in regard to lineage societies), as an adoption worker, I've witnessed many.... the judge always tells the parents "this child becomes yours as though s/he were born to you, including all rights of inheritance." Happy searching! Chris miryag wrote: > The child below highlighted in red as a child of Justine BATES and James Alexander MORGAN was listed with Justine Bates in a census for Randolph County, AR. as Frances HOLMES. I need to find out if he was adopted or if he is actually a HOLMES. If so then I need to find his real parents. I would think the mother would know if the child's last name is correct or not. Only question I have about this is whether or not he is actually a HOLMES or not. By this 1900 census his name would have been Francis Walter HOLMES. Why did his name change to Walter Franklin MORGAN? > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > 1900 Randolph County, Arkansas Census, Wylie Twsp., Holmes > 114/114 MORGAN, Justin 23 F MO > HOLMES, Francis W. 05 M AR > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Descendants of James Alexander "Elick" Morgan > > 1 [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan b: May 1843 in Cannon County, Tennessee d: 1905 in Holmes, Wiley Twp., Randolph County, Arkansas > . +Mary ? > > . 2 Thomas Morgan > > *2nd Wife of [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan: > . +Nancy J. Collard b: Abt. 1850 in Kentucky d: Aft. 1889 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas > > . 2 [2] Jasper N. Morgan b: November 02, 1869 in Anna, Union County, Illinois d: September 16, 1908 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas > March 12, 1910 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas Father: David Hodge Parks Mother: Nancy Clemintine Manus > > . 2 Edith Dartha Morgan b: 1872 in Anna, Union County, Illinois > > . 2 Lethia Victoria Morgan b: Abt. 1876 in Anna, Union County, Illinois > > . 2 Lydia Palestina Morgan b: 1880 in Anna, Union County, Illinois > > . 2 Martin Dillard Morgan b: March 01, 1892 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: August 10, 1976 in On a Teusday:Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas > > *3rd Wife of [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan: > . +Justine Bates b: Abt. 1874 in Census say Missouri d: Abt. 1915 in Randolph County, Arkansas > > . 2 Walter Franklin Morgan b: November 15, 1895 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: July 22, 1981 in Williford, Sharp County, Arkansas > ..... +Viola Catherine King b: September 16, 1907 in Sharp County, Arkansas d: March 10, 1988 in Williford, Sharp County, Arkansas Father: James Lewis King Mother: Jaletta "Deletta" Francis Malone > > . 2 Monroe Morgan b: March 1897 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: April 1903 in when he was 6 yrs. old > > . 2 Minnie Marie Morgan b: 1904 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: 1951 in Covington, Kentucky > > ==== HOLMES Mailing List ====

The child below highlighted in red as a child of Justine BATES and James Alexander MORGAN was listed with Justine Bates in a census for Randolph County, AR. as Frances HOLMES. I need to find out if he was adopted or if he is actually a HOLMES. If so then I need to find his real parents. I would think the mother would know if the child's last name is correct or not. Only question I have about this is whether or not he is actually a HOLMES or not. By this 1900 census his name would have been Francis Walter HOLMES. Why did his name change to Walter Franklin MORGAN? +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1900 Randolph County, Arkansas Census, Wylie Twsp., Holmes 114/114 MORGAN, Justin 23 F MO HOLMES, Francis W. 05 M AR ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Descendants of James Alexander "Elick" Morgan 1 [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan b: May 1843 in Cannon County, Tennessee d: 1905 in Holmes, Wiley Twp., Randolph County, Arkansas . +Mary ? . 2 Thomas Morgan *2nd Wife of [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan: . +Nancy J. Collard b: Abt. 1850 in Kentucky d: Aft. 1889 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas . 2 [2] Jasper N. Morgan b: November 02, 1869 in Anna, Union County, Illinois d: September 16, 1908 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas March 12, 1910 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas Father: David Hodge Parks Mother: Nancy Clemintine Manus . 2 Edith Dartha Morgan b: 1872 in Anna, Union County, Illinois . 2 Lethia Victoria Morgan b: Abt. 1876 in Anna, Union County, Illinois . 2 Lydia Palestina Morgan b: 1880 in Anna, Union County, Illinois . 2 Martin Dillard Morgan b: March 01, 1892 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: August 10, 1976 in On a Teusday:Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas *3rd Wife of [1] James Alexander "Elick" Morgan: . +Justine Bates b: Abt. 1874 in Census say Missouri d: Abt. 1915 in Randolph County, Arkansas . 2 Walter Franklin Morgan b: November 15, 1895 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: July 22, 1981 in Williford, Sharp County, Arkansas ..... +Viola Catherine King b: September 16, 1907 in Sharp County, Arkansas d: March 10, 1988 in Williford, Sharp County, Arkansas Father: James Lewis King Mother: Jaletta "Deletta" Francis Malone . 2 Monroe Morgan b: March 1897 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: April 1903 in when he was 6 yrs. old . 2 Minnie Marie Morgan b: 1904 in Holmes, Wylie Twsp., Randolph County, Arkansas d: 1951 in Covington, Kentucky

Posted on: HOLMES Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/obituaries/10018 Surname: Holmes ------------------------- Born: October 15th, 1926 Burley, ID Died: February 12th, 2001 Burley, ID Survived by: Survivors include two daughters, Sheryl (Chris) Dowling of Orem, Utah, and Sandi (Mark) Viau of Henderson, Nevada; two sons, Rick (Melanie) Holmes of Rupert and Curtis (Robin) Holmes of Hagerman; a sister, Karen Rehn of Heyburn; two brothers, Keith Holmes of Heyburn and Ralph Holmes of Burley; and eight grandchildren. Preceded in Death by: He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold; and a grandchild, Tracey Gorringe. He was born October 15, 1926, the third son of Dell and Claire Knudsen Holmes. He attended Heyburn Elementary and High School, graduating valedictorian in 1944. He participated in Thespians, student government, and sports. He was a star basketball player, holding the state high school career scoring leader title from 1941-1944. He was also student body president. He joined the U. S. Navy immediately after high school, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Naomi Higley on November 23, 1946, later divorcing after having four wonderful children. His family owned and operated Holmes Construction Company, building roads and freeways throughout the west. In 1964, he founded Maverick Construction Company. Don had a knack for successfully bidding jobs in places he liked to be; Stanley, Salmon, Alpine, and Yellowstone. He was a charter member of the Flying B Ranch, a back country lodge. He was an avid sportsman, big game hunting and salmon and steelhead fishing being favorites. He loved spending time along the Salmon River. Family activities included skiing, snowmobiling, pheasant and duck hunting, fishing, and trail riding on horses in the mountains. He loved animals, especially his faithful dog, Suzi. He was a pilot, a member and former board of director of Associated General Contractors, and a lifelong member of the Burley Elks Lodge. In his later years, he really enjoyed participating in weekly Elks card games and the fellowship with the members. He also enjoyed the comraderie of his daily Conner's Coffee Club.

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10119 Surname: ------------------------- Looking for Frances M. L. Holmes born July 1879 in Garland County, Arkansas. He had a sister Elnora. They probably moved to Conway County and on to Newton County. Does anyone connect with this family? Their father was Ach. Holmes. Please contact me if you have any information no matter how little or how much. Thank-you. Anita

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/10118 Surname: HOLMES ------------------------- Hello All, I am interested in finding information on Rev. Jerome C. Holmes. He was ordained in 1912 and lived in or served Congregational churches in: 1912 Hartford 4th, Conn. 1913 ABCFM, Japan 1914-1915 ABCFM, Sapporo, Japan 1916-1917 ABCFM, Otaru, Japan 1918 ABCFM, Osaka, Japan 1919-1921 ABCFM, Tokoyo, Japan 1922 ABCFM, (no location listed) 1923 ABCFM, Kobe, Japan 1924 San Francisco, CA (Pac.Coast Assoc Sec. ABCFM) 1925 Santa Rosa, CA (Pacific Coast Sec., ABCFM) 1926-1928 Santa Rosa, CA 1929-1934 Waialua, Oahu, T.H. 1935-1937 Wailuku Union (1867), T.H., Maui, HI 1938-1941 Los Angeles, Cal., (no church listed) I want to find ancestors, descendants, and more on his life. James R. Davis, 6708 Austin Way, Sacramento, CA 95823 james.davis@cyberbytesbbs.com Link: Holmes (Genealogical Query by JRD) URL: <http://www.genealogy.org/~jrd/h_holmes.htm>

Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/123 Surname: Holmes, Garner ------------------------- I'm looking for information on Mary Bell Garner daughter of William and Mary Garner who married Elam Holmes they lived in Birmingham Alabama, any info would be appreciated.

Thomas Holmes b 16 Sep 1829 England     parents John Holmes and Hattie Cross ( old bible )     d. 11 May 1893 Detroit, Wayne County , MI married Mary Fortune b 1829  Ireland                                d 1898  Detroit, Wayne County, MI They lived at 185 Labrosse St Det Buried from Holy Trinity Church Their children were: Margaret ( m Geo Lucas in 1880 ) ( MI Census 1880 ) Helen Elizabeth b 1861 in Detroit  (m Martin C Whelan my gpa) Lilly b1865 in Detroit Thomas b 1872  ran away from home and never heard from again Any new info would be greatly appreciated...Helen Whelan Walsh

I'm looking for any information on Scot-Irish emigrant Thomas HOLMES of Coleraine, N. Ireland to Massachusetts ca 1720 who died at Dracut, Massachusetts 1726. Thomas also had a brother John at Boston. any information appreciated. thanks, Charles

My Leicestershire HOLMES ancestors lived in the surroundings of the city of Leicester (Whetstone?) in the second part of the 18th century. My Lincolnshire HOLMES ancestors moved to Spridlington in Lincolnshire around 1782/1783 and perhaps came from Ruskington. I'm looking for people who descended from a HOLMES family in these areas. Andrew Blundell, Amsterdam