Sept. 29, 1946 The Winona Times Winona, Ms. Veteran Dies Following 100th Birthday James Allen Holmes believed to have been the last Confederate veteran in this part of the state died at his home here early Monday morning. He was 100 years & 15 days old. He saw active service in the Civil War as a member of Company B of the Fifth Mississippi Cavalry & Company C of the Second Mississippi Cavalry & remained on active duty until the final surrender of the Confederate force. After the war he spent most of the remainder of his life at French Camp as a farmer, coming to Winona about 20 years ago after his retirement. Services conducted Tues at 2:00 at the Huntsville Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. R.S. Lowe of Winona assisted by the Rev. C.L. Roger. Burial was in the French Camp cemetery under the direction of Lee Funeral Home . He leaves 4 sons, F.E. Holmes of Fort Worth, Texas, R.L. Holmes of French Camp, T.L. Holmes of West Memphis, Ark., & O.W. Holmes of Huntsville; 3 daughters, Mrs. J.E. Love (or Lane) of French Camp, Mrs. S.J. Curtis & Mrs. G. S. Curtis, both of Winona; 18 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren.

Peggy, you sure come up with some interesting information! Ken followed up with the comment that James Allen Holmes was the son of George Washington HOLMES and Amelia J. WALKER. I don't recall an Amelia J. in any of my Walker files. Have you ever come across her before?