Thomas Arthur Holmes (1878 - bef. 1935)

Born 7 May 1878 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Ann (Fagan) Holmes — married about Sep 1900 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Died before 25 Nov 1935 before age 57 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Thomas Arthur Holmes was born in Jun 1878 in Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England, United Kingdom, son of Joseph Holmes (1848 - <1879) and Eliza Ann (Fryer) Holmes (1852 - 1902).^[1] He was Christened on 25 Dec 1879 at St Judes, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England.^[2]

His siblings were:

1. Joseph Holmes (1869 - )
2. Ann Holmes (1872 - )
3. William Fryer Holmes (1874 - 1909)

William married Margaret Ann Fagan in September quarter 1900.^[3]

According to the 1911 census, the couple had 4 children, 2 of which survived. So far only 3 children have been identified, including the 2 who survived. They were: Jane Holmes Fagan, Ivy Margaretta Holmes and Joseph Holmes. Ivy died in infancy.

In 1901, Thomas was living at 29, Bread Street, Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England, United Kingdom. He was a publican. It's not clear if the pub was at this address.

In 1911, Thomas was living at 51 Wheat Street, Leeds, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

Thomas died before 25 Nov 1935 in Leeds aged ~57. He was buried on that date at Harehills Cemetery, Leeds.^[6][7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 16 July 2022)
   Holmes, Thomas Arthur (Mother's maiden name: Fryer).
   GRO Reference: 1878 Apr-May-Jun in Leeds Volume 09B Page 535.
2. ↑ Baptism: "West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1910"
   West Yorkshire Archive Service; Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP44/14/2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2252 #7174768 (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Thomas Arthur Homes baptism on 25 Dec 1879 (born 7 May 1878), child of Joseph Homes & Eliza Homes, in Hunslet, St Jude, Yorkshire, England.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Holmes, Thomas Arthur.
   GRO Reference: 1900 Jul-Aug-Sep in Leeds Volume 9b Page 1047.
4. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England Census"
   Class: RG13; Piece: 4223; Folio: 105; Page: 14; ED, institution, or vessel: 29; Household schedule number: 76
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7814 #26971798 (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Thomas Holmes (25) head of household in Leeds registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
5. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 500; ED, institution, or vessel: 04; Piece: 27095
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2352 #37805507 (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Thomas Arthur Holmes (33), married, Brewery Worker, head of household at 51 Wheat St Leeds, Leeds, England. Born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Holmes, Thomas Arthur (Age at death: 57).
   GRO Reference: 1935 Oct-Nov-Dec in Leeds North Volume 09B Page 499.
7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #226721228 (accessed 17 July 2022)
   Memorial page for Thomas Arthur Holmes (1878-25 Nov 1935), citing Harehills Cemetery, Leeds, Metropolitan Borough of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England (plot: Q, 219); Maintained by woowoo (contributor 49949980).