George Holmes (abt. 1832 - 1863)

Born about 1832 in Pennsylvania, United States

Died 14 Aug 1863 at about age 31 in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

George Holmes is a part of US Black heritage.

Private George Holmes served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA

George Holmes was born about 1832 in Pennsylvania.

Occupations

• 1860, 1863: Laborer

Residences

• 1863: Elmira, New York (military enlistment)
• 1850: Elmira, New York with the the Molsons (James, Hannah and H. E.) and Henry McCay

Military Service and Death

Private in the all-black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry regiment, Company F. Enlisted on 8 April 1863 from Elmira, New York. He was about 31 years old, married and working as a laborer when he enlisted. He was wounded in action (gunshot wound) 18 July 1863 at the Second Battle of Fort Wagner. He died of his wounds 14 August 1863 and is buried at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Census Race

• 1850: Mulatto

Projects

• 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Sources

• Emilio, Luis Fenollosa. History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, 1863-1865, Boston, Massachusetts: Boston Book Co., 1891 (1st ed.) and 1894 (2nd ed.)
• Find a Grave: George Holmes