Andrew Byron Holmes (1887 - 1957)

Born 17 May 1887 in Council, Bladen, North Carolina, United States

Husband of Melanie Beatrice (Weisenburg) Holmes — married 29 Mar 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States

Died 16 Sep 1957 at age 70 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Andrew Holmes was born in North Carolina.

1st Lieutenant Andrew Holmes served in the United States Navy in World War I
Service started: 24 October 1917
Unit(s):
Service ended: 3 February 1919

This profile is part of the Holmes Name Study.

Andrew Byron Holmes was born on 17 May 1887 in Council, Bladen, North Carolina, United States.^[1]

In 1900, Andrew B (13), was a single son, in the household of Andrew G Holmes (46) in Waccamaw Township, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. ^[2]

In 1910, 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
citing enumeration district (ED) ED 37, sheet 9A, family 179, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1104; FHL microfilm 1,375,117.
FamilySearch Record: ML9K-FZZ (accessed 30 June 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRKD-K84 Image number 00422
Byran (22), single was a son, was in the household of Andrew G Holmes (54) in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina. ^[3]

Andrew registered for the draft for World War I. ^[4], ^[5]

In 1940, Andrew was living in Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina. ^[6]

Andrew died on 16 September 1957 in Lumberton, Robeson, aged 70. He was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA (plot: Sec Annex 5-O Lot 6).^{[7] [8] [1]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #58408959 (accessed 30 June 2023)
   Memorial page for Andrew Byron Holmes (17 May 1887-16 Sep 1957), citing Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, USA (plot: Sec Annex 5-O Lot 6); Maintained by John Evans (contributor 47071981).
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 13; FHL microfilm: 1241190; Record number: 4666;
   FamilySearch Record: MSYQ-FLD (accessed 30 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-63R3-KVK Image number 00099
   Andrew B Holmes (13), single son, in household of Andrew G Holmes (46) in Waccamaw Township, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
3. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 37, sheet 9A, family 179, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1104; FHL microfilm 1,375,117.
   FamilySearch Record: ML9K-FZZ (accessed 30 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRKD-K84 Image number 00422
   Byran Holmes (22), single son, in household of Andrew G Holmes (54) in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1765562;
   FamilySearch Record: KZ85-B7H (accessed 30 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYT2-434 Image number 02046
   Name: Andrew Byron Holmes; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Bladen, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 17 May 1888; Birth Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
5. ↑ Military: "North Carolina, World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919"
   citing 24 Oct 1917, , The North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh; FamilySearch digital folder 004288047.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2H2-FYM8 (accessed 30 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9KW-G9Q9-2 Image number 00509
   Name: Andrew B Holmes; Military Service Date: 24 Oct 1917; Birth Date: 17 May 1887; Birth Place: Councils, N C; Residence Place: Councils, Bladen, North Carolina; Event Place Year Range: 1881-1936.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 8;
   FamilySearch Record: KWST-H3L (accessed 30 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MB-TSMD
   A Byron Holmes (51), married head of household in Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
7. ↑ Death: "North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1952419; Record number: 226;
   FamilySearch Record: FPKQ-WSS (accessed 30 June 2023)
   Andrew Byron Holmes death 1957 (age 70), son of Andrew Holmes & Marianna Pate, husband of Beatrice Geisenburg, in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.
8. ↑ Death: "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
   citing FHL microfilm: 1952419; Record number: 226;
   FamilySearch Record: H48V-D2W2 (accessed 30 June 2023)
   Andrew Byron Holmes death 16 Sep 1957 (age 70), son of Andrew Holmes & Marianna Pate, husband of Beatrice Geisenburg, in North Carolina, United States.

See also:

• Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
  citing FHL microfilm: 1642914; Record number: 43;
  FamilySearch Record: 24QT-T48 (accessed 30 June 2023)
  Andrew Byron Holmes (31) marriage to Melanie Beatrice Weisenberg (28y) on 29 Mar 1918 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
• Military: "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
  citing Military Service, NARA microfilm publication 76193916 (St. Louis: National Archives and Records Administration, 1985), various roll numbers.
  FamilySearch Record: QRC3-TR6Z (accessed 30 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS1G-SH3N-F Image number 03884
  Name: Andrew Byron Holmes; Military Service Date: 3 Feb 1919; Military Service Place: Fairmont, Wake, North Carolina, United States; Birth Date: 17 May 1887; Death Date: 16 Sep 1957.
• Birth of daughter Sallie Margaret Holmes: "North Carolina, Center for Health Statistics, Vital Records Unit, County Birth Records, 1913-1922"
  citing Record number: 0;
  FamilySearch Record: 8B76-LV3Z (accessed 30 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C33M-HQ9S-Q Image number 02504
  Sallie Margaret Holmes born to Andrew Byron Holmes on 22 May 1919 in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States.
• Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
  FamilySearch Record: QP1X-C61M (accessed 30 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSWM-TW3Z-B Image number 01135
  Name: Dr Andrew Byron Holmes; Obituary Date: 17 Sep 1957; Obituary Place: Greensboro, North Carolina; Burial Place: Wilmington; Birth Date: about 1887; Death Date: 16 Sep 1957; Occupation: President; Residence Date: 16 Sep 1957; Age: 70; Source Newspaper: Greensboro Daily News.
• Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
  FamilySearch Record: Q59T-5WMW (accessed 30 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS2B-XWM5-J Image number 00891
  Name: Andrew Byron Holmes; Obituary Date: 17 Sep 1957; Obituary Place: Raleigh, North Carolina; Birth Date: about 1887; Death Date: About 17 Sep 1957; Death Place: Robe- Rotary Club; Occupation: President; Residence Date: 17 Sep 1957; Age: 70; Source Newspaper: News and Observer.
• Burial: "North Carolina, Wilmington, Cemetery Records, 1852-2005"
  citing Record number: 37;
  FamilySearch Record: ZWZH-YGMM (accessed 30 June 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C34F-X2ML Image number 00151
  Andrew Byron Holmes burial (died on 16 Sep 1957 at a