George Henry Holmes (abt. 1852 - abt. 1923)

Born about Oct 1852 in Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Della L (Moore) Holmes — married 23 Oct 1873 in New London, Connecticut

Descendants

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According to the book Picturesque New London and its environs : Grofton, Mystic, Montville, Waterford, at the commencement of the twentieth century (1901): "George H. Holmes, Contractor AND Builder, was born in New London in 1852, of good New London lineage, a descendant of the Comstocks. Since his birth his native city has been his home. His wife, Delia S. (Moore) Holmes, is also of New London parentage. Her father. Perry Moore, was a well known newspaper man. and printer of "The Morning Chronicle" and "The Evening Star" during, and subsequent to, the Civil War. Among many creditable buildings constructed by Mr. Holmes are the following: The new villa of E. Francis Riggs, corner of Ocean and Glenwood Avenues ; the home of A. C. Fuller, residence of Louis R. Hazeltine, the Johnston Block, the Armstrong Double Cottage, the cottage of Charles Y. Cornell, twelve of ex-Mayor Johnston's modern cottages, and a number of Mrs. S. Russell's flats on Huntington Street. Mr. Holmes has supervised the construction of about 100 New London buildings. His residence, which is connected by telephone, is at number 8 Front Street."^[1]

He was a trustee of the Federal Street Methodist Episcopal Church.^[2]

Builder of Methodist - Willimantic campground in Connecticut.^[3]

According to the 1900 US Census, George H. Holmes resided at 8 Front (sic) street, New London, CT with his wife Della L. and single sons Harry (22) and Paul (12). George was a "boss" (sic) carpenter who owned his residence.

According to the 1860 US Census, Geo Holmes Jr, age 8, born in Connecticut resided in New London, CT with sister Kittie (15) and mother Adaline H. (34) and father George H. (42) who was a teacher.

According to the 1870 US Census, George H. Holmes, age 17, was attending school while living with Christine Holmes (25) Parents George F. (52) a Cooper and Adeline H. (44) "keeping house."

Family reports that George H. Holmes was captain and lst Baseman for the New London Stars, a local semi-pro team. The team played an exhibition game against the Boston Red Stockings, and lost by the humbling score of 19-1. This game was played in New London on Sept. 16, 1875.

According to A Modern History of New London, George H. Holmes was among a group of other men was named a Trustee for the Manual Training and Industrial School of New London established about 1901 to help boys and girls be trained in industrial arts. ^[4]

George H. Holmes is listed as the Recording Secretary for the New London branch of the Interstate Builders', Contractors', and Dealers' Association in 1907.^[5] The 1895 New London Director lists George H. Holmes as a trustee for the Federal Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

Birth: 1852 Death: 1923

Family links: Spouse: Della L Moore Holmes (1853 - 1923)

Burial:Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, USA Find A Grave Memorial# 54987525 ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.archive.org/stream/picturesquenew00newl/picturesquenew00newl_djvu.txt
2. ↑ http://www.sprecace.com/files/picturesquenew00newl.pdf
3. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1993/08/01/nyregion/a-touch-of-19th-century-americana.html
4. ↑ New London County, Connecticut: A Modern History [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002. Original data: Benjamin Tinkham Marshall, ed. A Modern History of New London County Connecticut. New York City, NY, USA: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1922.
5. ↑ http://books.google.com/books?id=oidPAAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA363&ots=e5m1WIBzOg&dq=%22george%20h.%20holmes%22%20carpenter%20%22new%20london%22&pg=PA363#v=onepage&q=%22george%20h.%20holmes%22%20carpenter%20%22new%20london%22&f=false
6. ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54987525