Posted on: HOLMES Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/surnames/h/o/HOLMES/queries/99 Surname: HOLMES, ALLISON, KERR ------------------------- I'm looking for ancesters of Andrew William HOLMES; born October 12, 1837, in Fisherville, VA.; married to Mary Elizabeth RAY; born 1843 in OH. Lineage as follows: Father-John HOLMES, born about 1785 in Ireland; Mother-Martha ALLISON, born August 19, 1798, in Fisherville, VA. Grandfather-Samuel; Grandmother-Elizabeth (last name unknown) Andrew and Mary had the following children: Franklin Roy, Amanda, Elizabeth, Levi, Heber Lee, John, Etta, Josephus Pinckney (my grandfather) This is as far back as I have. I'd like to go back as many generations as I can and would appreciate any help I can get.