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George Holmes (1835 - 1924)

George Holmes
Born in Dover, Kent, England, United Kingdommap
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Husband of — married 18 Mar 1865 in Kapunda, South Australiamap
Died at age 89 in Undalya, Auburn, South Australia, Australiamap
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Biography

George was born in 1835. He is the son of William Holmes and Elizabeth Barber. [1]

He died in 1924 at Auburn, South Australia. [2]

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George Holmes was born in Dover, Kent, England.

George Holmes was born on 31 January 1835 in Dover, Kent, England to parents William Read Holmes and Elizabeth Barber. He was baptised on 24 February 1835 in St Mary's Dover, Kent, England. His father, William Reed Homes, was 51 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 42.[3][4][5]

In 1841 George was age 6 and living with his parents and siblings in St Mary in the Marsh, Dover, Kent, England.[6][7]

In 1851 he was age 16 and living with his widowed mother and two sisters in St Mary, Dover, Kent, England. He was a mariner.[8] [9]

At age 28 George emigrated from London, England to Australia arriving on the ship Otago on 9 Jan 1864 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[10]

George married Anne Hayes on 18 March 1865 in Kapunda, South Australia.[11][12]

Children:

  1. George William Reed 1865-1868[13]
  2. Michael James 1867-1944[14][15]
  3. Elizabeth Bessie 1869-1945[16]
  4. John 1871-1953[17]
  5. William Joseph 1873-1896[18]
  6. James 1875-1875[19][20]
  7. George 1876-1952[21]
  8. James 1878-1910[22]
  9. Edward Alexander 1879-1896[23]
  10. Maria (twin) 1882-1902[24][25]
  11. Ann (twin) 1882-1966[26]
  12. Catherine Harriett 1884-1950[27]
  13. Henry Arthur Leo (Harry) 1886-1963[28]
  14. Walter 1888-1974[29]
  15. Agnes 1889-1980[30]

George died on 12 December 1924 and was buried in Undalya, District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, South Australia, Australia.[31][32]

George was a patient in the Adelaide Hospital from 12 Oct 1872 to 9 Dec 1872.[33]

Sources

  1. "England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNV-3G76 : 18 April 2019), George Holmes, 24 Feb 1835
  2. Family Notices (1924, December 19). Southern Cross (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1954), p. 12. Retrieved January 11, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article167749441
  3. "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQWF-KJV : 5 February 2023), George Holmes, 1835.
  4. "England, Kent, Canterbury Parish Registers, 1538-1986," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGNV-3G76 : 18 April 2019), George Holmes, 24 Feb 1835; from " Kent, Canterbury Archdeaconry Parish Registers Browse, 1538-1913," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d); citing Baptism, Dover St Mary the Virgin, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Citing Canterbury Cathedral Archives, England.
  5. Baptism: "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    Ancestry au Record 9841 #131057027 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes baptism on 24 Feb 1835, son of William Read & Elizabeth, in St. Mary, Dover, Kent, England.
  6. "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQK1-1M6 : 6 March 2021), George Holmes in household of Elizabeth Holmes, St Mary in the Marsh, Kent, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  7. 1841 Census: "1841 England Census"
    Class: HO107; Piece: 494; Book: 10; Civil Parish: St Mary; County: Kent; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 8; Page: 8; Line: 17; GSU roll: 306885
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 8978 #3249876 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes (6) in Dover registration district.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Elizabeth Holevas 45
    Marios Holmas 11
    Harriett Holmas 9
    George Holmas 6
  8. "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGLH-P1C : 9 November 2019), George Holmes in household of Elizabeth Holmes, Saint Mary, Kent, England; citing Saint Mary, Kent, England, p. 17, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
  9. 1851 Census: "1851 England Census"
    Class: HO107; Piece: 1632; Folio: 569; Page: 17; GSU roll: 193534-193535
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 8860 #3172573 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes (16) son in household of Elizabeth Holmes (58) in Dover registration district.
    Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Elizabeth Holmes 58
    Elizabeth Holmes 27
    Harriett Holmes 19
    George Holmes 16
  10. New South Wales, Australia, Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1826-1922 George Holmes age 28, Vessel Otago, arrival 9 Jan 1864 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2007.
  11. Marriage: "Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950"
    South Australia-Marriages 1842-1916
    Ancestry au Record 1780 #5332432 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes marriage to Anne Hayes on 18 Mar 1865 in Kapunda, South Australia.
  12. "British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLS4-XQG7 : 18 April 2019), G Holmes, Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom; records extracted FamilySearch and images digitized by FindMyPast; citing Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom, 3 Jun 1865, The British Newspaper Archive, Ireland; FHL microfilm .
  13. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 George William Reed Holmes born 26 Dec 1865 in Bagots Flagstaff, Kapunda, South Australia, Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 69, Vol 40; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  14. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Michael Holmes born 31 May 1867, Bagots Flagstaff, South Australia, Australia; parents George Holmes and Anne Hayes; page 41, Vol 53; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  15. "Victoria, Australia, Death Index, 1836-1988"
    The Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Victoria, Australia, Death Records
    Ancestry au Record 61650 #61503623 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes in death record for child Michael James Holmes.
  16. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Elizabeth Holmes born 21 May 1869 in Salter Springs, South Australia; parents George Holmes and ANn Hayes, page 275, Vol 73; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  17. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 John Holmes, born 9 May 1871 in Auburn; registered in Upper Wakefield, South Australia, Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 11, Vol No 95; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  18. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 William Joseph Holmes born 22 Apr 1873 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 259, Vol 121; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  19. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 James Holmes born 13 Mar 1875 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 429, Vol 148; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  20. Australia Death Index 1787-1985 James Holmes death 18 Sep 1875 age 6/12 in Auburn, South Australia; father George Holmes; page 124, Vol 69; database online, Lehi, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  21. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 George Holmes born 22 Jul 1876, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 475, Vol 169; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  22. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 James Holmes born 3 Feb 1878, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes, page 191, Vol 196; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  23. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Edward Alexander Holmes born 17 Dec 1879 in South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes; page 37, Vol 232; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  24. Australia Birth Index Maria Holmes born 15 Jan 1882 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes; page 267, Vol 275; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  25. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181806611/maria-holmes: accessed 27 July 2023), memorial page for Maria Holmes (15 Feb 1882–15 Nov 1902), Find A Grave: Memorial #181806611, citing Undalya St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Undalya, District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, South Australia, Australia.
  26. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Ann Holmes born 15 Jan 1882 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes; page 268, Vol 275; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  27. Australia Birth Index, 1788-1922 Catherine Harriett Holmes born 15 Apr 1884 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes; page 89, Vol 326; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  28. Henry Arthur Leo Holmes born 18 Mar 1886 in Auburn, South Australia; parents George Holmes and Ann Hayes; page 302, Vol 371; database online, Provo, Utah, Ancestry.com, 2010.
  29. Military:"Australia, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920"
    National Archives of Australia; Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; B2455, First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossiers, 1914-1920
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 60864 #60214306 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    Name: George Holmes; Gender: Male; Child: Walter Holmes.
  30. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153179091/agnes-holmes: accessed 27 July 2023), memorial page for Agnes Holmes (1889–29 Oct 1980), Find A Grave: Memorial #153179091, citing Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, Port Adelaide Enfield City, South Australia, Australia.
  31. Burial: "Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index, 1800s-Current"
    Ancestry au Record 60528 #145977923 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    George Holmes burial (died on 12 Dec 1924) in Undalya, District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, South Australia, Australia.
  32. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181806718/george-holmes : accessed 10 March 2022), memorial page for George Holmes (unknown–12 Dec 1924), Find A Grave: Memorial #181806718, citing Undalya St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Undalya, District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys, South Australia, Australia.
  33. Medical Patient: "South Australia, Australia, Adelaide Hospital Admission Registers, 1841-1946"
    State Records of South Australia; Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Admission Registers-Adelaide Hospital 1841-1946; Reference: GRG78/49
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 62318 #202805 (accessed 10 March 2022)
    Name: George Holmes; Gender: Male; Marital Status: Married; Age: 37; Record Type: Admission; Birth Year: abt 1835; Birth Place: Dover; Occupation: Labourer; Admission Date: 12 Oct 1872; Admission Place: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Discharge Date: 9 Dec 1872; Ship: Emma.

Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950 Name: Anne Hayes Father's name: Thomas Hayes Spouse Name: George Holmes Spouse's Father's Name: William Reed Holmes Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1865 Marriage Place: Kapunda Registration Place: Kapunda, South Australia Page Number: 313 Volume Number: 61

NOTES

http://mysite.verizon.net/pennyeve/holmes.htm host is now defunct so no longer a verifiable source.





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Holmes-7432 and Holmes-3199 appear to represent the same person because: Hi Kirsty, My name is also Kirsty (Kirsty McMahon maiden name)

Looks like My George Holmes and your George Holmes are the same person (same parents, Birth year and location... Could you add me to the trusted list so I can merge these two?

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