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| + | 1. John Holmes, b. 11 Nov 1853, Bighill, Raphoe, Co. Donegal d. 7 Apr 1927, New Zealand (Age 73 years)
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| | 2. Elizabeth Holmes, b. 27 Jan 1855, Cottown, Co. Donegal d. Between 1855 and 1857 |
| | 3. Mary Holmes, b. 22 Dec 1855, Cottown, Co. Donegal  |
| | 4. Elizabeth Holmes, b. 19 Sep 1857, Cottown, Co. Donegal  |
| | 5. Jane Holmes, b. 12 Jun 1859, Cottown, Co. Donegal  |
| | 6. Margaret Holmes, b. 13 Feb 1861, Cottown, Co. Donegal  |
| | 7. Ng Holmes, b. Abt 15-Dec-1862, Coolaghy, Co. Donegal  |
| | 8. Samuel Holmes, b. 18 Oct 1864, Brockstown, Co. Donegal  |
| | 9. Robert Holmes, b. 27 Jul 1866, Carnowen, Co. Donegal  |
| | 10. Nancy Buchanan Holmes, b. 3 Aug 1868, Beltany, Co. Donegal  |
| | 11. Fanny Holmes, b. 8 Dec 1872, Beltany, Co. Donegal  |
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