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John Holmes (1730 - 1812)

John Holmes
Born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Baymap
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Died at age 82 in Holmes Hole, Tisbury, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United Statesmap
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Biography

John Holmes was born on June 22, 1730 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay. His parents were John Holmes and Mercy Ford.[1]

Came to Edgartown about 1757.[2]

He married Mary Dunham about 1764.[2]

He was a blacksmith by trade, but in later years took up the occupation of a Sound Pilot.[2]

He later removed to Tisbury (Homes Hole) where he died 29 Oct. 1812.[2]

Sources

  1. Banks, C.E. Vol II. p.23
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Banks, C.E. Vol III. p.210

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