Looking for information on two different families of Holmes (Homes) in Antrim in the 1600s-1700s. What records I have seen so far place Holmes families primarily in Raphoe Donegal and seconderily in Coleraine/Londonderry. However, I have no reason to believe that the rare Holmes I have found in Antrim are related to those major branches and some info to suggest that they are NOT. The first is Alexander Holmes (Homes/Holms) who, with his brother Andrew and at least one nephew David, were buried in the churchyard of St Patricks Church of Ireland, Tickmacrevan. The stone transcription is a bit garbled in terms of death dates, but these two brothers died at fairly advanced ages in the 1700s. Any information is appreciated--I believe I can tie them to two brothers who went from Glasgow to Ireland about that time. Also interested in the more famous Holmes brothers in 1700s Belfast. John and James Holmes. Some member of their family was mentioned as having dined at one time with Wolfe Tone, and their business partner, Henry Joy McCracken, was executed for participating in the rebellion of 1798. James Holmes was also named as the first ambassador to the new USA, and the Holmes brothers sent merchant ships to Philadelphia at least twice a year for decades. They had a brother, Hugh Holmes, practicing law in Philadelphia as well as managing the merchant interests--this Hugh also had some land in KY that he nor his heirs never lived on. . Looking for more contemporary and genealogical information on this Holmes family. Any pieces of the puzzle for Holmes families in Glenarm area or Belfast is appreciated, even if you don't know any connections to the families I am researching. Nancy Holmes Simpson, Ph.D. We are not called to be successful, but to be faithful. Bl. Mother Theresa --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big.