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John Holmes

Male 1789 - 1879  (~ 90 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John HolmesJohn Holmes was born about 1789 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal; died on 7 Feb 1879 in Figart, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

    John married Elizabeth Graham between 1818 and 1824. Elizabeth was born about 1797; died on 27 Jan 1873 in Figart, Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born cal 1824.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 5 Oct 1827.
    3. 4. David Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1827 and 1836; died on 5 Jan 1921 in Drumnaha, Donegal.
    4. 5. Susan Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 15 Nov 1829 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; was christened on 15 Nov 1829.
    5. 6. Samuel Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. John Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 25 May 1834 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; died on 19 Jul 1914 in Groomsport Street, Belfast.
    7. 8. Mary Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 1836 in Ballymonaster, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.
    8. 9. Sarah Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 17 May 1842 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
    9. 10. Thomas Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1846 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert HolmesRobert Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born cal 1824.

    Robert married Nancy Durrain on 10 Jan 1848 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Andrew Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1848 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
    2. 12. Robert Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1854 in Tops, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
    3. 13. Samuel Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Anne Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1860 in Magherasollus, Raphoe, Co, Donegal.
    5. 15. David Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.
    6. 16. Thomas Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1865 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.
    7. 17. William Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 18. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1867 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.
    9. 19. William Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1870 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 5 Oct 1827.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Hindman on 26 Jul 1848 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  David HolmesDavid Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born between 1827 and 1836; died on 5 Jan 1921 in Drumnaha, Donegal.

    David married Eliza Marshall on 4 Dec 1856 in Presbyterian Church, Raphoe, Co. Donegal. Eliza was born on 20 Aug 1830; died on 27 Nov 1866. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. John Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1857 in Churchminister, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.
    2. 21. David Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1862 in Churchminister, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.
    3. 22. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1864 in Gortfad, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; died before 1869.
    4. 23. Margaret Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1866 in Gortfad, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

    David married Jane Reid on 17 Apr 1868 in Presbyterian Church, Raphoe, Co. Donegal. Jane (daughter of Robert Reid and Sarah McCorkell) was born about 21 Oct 1832 in Creevey, Taughboyne, Co. Donegal; died on 7 May 1910 in Birdtown, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Apr 1869 in Ballymonaster, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.
    2. 25. Margaret Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1871 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.
    3. 26. James Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1873 in Ardnasool, Clonleigh, Co. Donegal; died on 5 Mar 1952 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal.

  4. 5.  Susan HolmesSusan Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 15 Nov 1829 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; was christened on 15 Nov 1829.

    Susan married William Rolston on 26 Jul 1850 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Samuel Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1852.
    2. 28. Mary Jane Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Eliza Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1860.
    4. 30. Margaret Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Dec 1861.
    5. 31. Susan Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1864.
    6. 32. Eliza Rolston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1871.

  5. 6.  Samuel HolmesSamuel Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

    Samuel married Jane Wilson on 12 Nov 1850 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. Jane was born before 1830. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. John Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1853.
    2. 34. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 1855 in Cottown, Co. Donegal; died between 1855 and 1857.
    3. 35. Mary Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1855 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.
    4. 36. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1857 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.
    5. 37. Jane Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jun 1859 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.
    6. 38. Margaret Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1861 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.
    7. 39. Ng Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 15-Dec-1862 in Coolaghy, Co. Donegal.
    8. 40. Samuel Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1864 in Brockstown, Co. Donegal.
    9. 41. Robert Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1866 in Carnowen, Co. Donegal.
    10. 42. Nancy Buchanan Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1868 in Beltany, Co. Donegal.
    11. 43. Fanny Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1872 in Beltany, Co. Donegal.

  6. 7.  John HolmesJohn Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 25 May 1834 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; died on 19 Jul 1914 in Groomsport Street, Belfast.

    John married Sarah Strain on 10 Jan 1861 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. Sarah was born cal 1841; died on 15 Sep 1886 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 8.  Mary HolmesMary Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 18 Jun 1836 in Ballymonaster, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

  8. 9.  Sarah HolmesSarah Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 17 May 1842 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

    Sarah married John Potts [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Thomas HolmesThomas Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 28 Feb 1846 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Andrew Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1848 in Bogagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

  2. 12.  Robert HolmesRobert Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Jan 1854 in Tops, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.

  3. 13.  Samuel HolmesSamuel Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1)

  4. 14.  Anne HolmesAnne Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 19 May 1860 in Magherasollus, Raphoe, Co, Donegal.

  5. 15.  David HolmesDavid Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Mar 1864 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.

  6. 16.  Thomas HolmesThomas Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Dec 1865 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.

  7. 17.  William HolmesWilliam Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1)

  8. 18.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Nov 1867 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.

  9. 19.  William HolmesWilliam Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (2.Robert2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Mar 1870 in Greenhill, Convoy, Co.Donegal.

  10. 20.  John HolmesJohn Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Nov 1857 in Churchminister, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

  11. 21.  David HolmesDavid Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Feb 1862 in Churchminister, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

    David married Isabella Gilfillan on 19 Mar 1896 in Monreagh Presbyterian Church, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 22.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jul 1864 in Gortfad, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; died before 1869.

  13. 23.  Margaret HolmesMargaret Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Nov 1866 in Gortfad, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

  14. 24.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Apr 1869 in Ballymonaster, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: Olliphant. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Margaret Jane Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 May 1895 in Croaghan, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

  15. 25.  Margaret HolmesMargaret Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Feb 1871 in Sandymills, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: Gregg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. James Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point

    Margaret married James Walsh on 21 Aug 1907 in Clonleigh Parish Church (CoI), Lifford, Co. Donegal. James was born before 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Margaret Jane Walsh  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1907 in Keelogs, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

  16. 26.  James HolmesJames Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Mar 1873 in Ardnasool, Clonleigh, Co. Donegal; died on 5 Mar 1952 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal.

    James married Isabella Devenney on 16 May 1924 in St. Patrick's Church,Murlog, Lifford, Co. Donegal. Isabella (daughter of Daniel Devenney and Margaret Gallagher) was born on 17 Oct 1891 in Ballinabreen, Co. Donegal; died on 5 Aug 1977 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Margaret Jane HOLMES  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Sep 1924 in Ballybogan, Castlefinn; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal.
    2. 48. James Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point died on 13 May 2011 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.
    3. 49. Isabel Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1928; died on 13 Dec 2002 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.
    4. 50. William Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point died on 6 May 2006 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.
    5. 51. Sarah Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point died on 3 Apr 2022 in Clady, Co Tyrone.
    6. 52. Elizabeth Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point died on 21 Jan 2012 in Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry.
    7. 53. Daniel David Holmes  Descendancy chart to this point died on 22 Jun 2011 in Bellspark, Urney, Strabane.

  17. 27.  Samuel RolstonSamuel Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1) was born on 17 Dec 1852.

  18. 28.  Mary Jane RolstonMary Jane Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1)

  19. 29.  Eliza RolstonEliza Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Sep 1860.

  20. 30.  Margaret RolstonMargaret Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Dec 1861.

  21. 31.  Susan RolstonSusan Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jul 1864.

  22. 32.  Eliza RolstonEliza Rolston Descendancy chart to this point (5.Susan2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Oct 1871.

  23. 33.  John HolmesJohn Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Nov 1853.

  24. 34.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jan 1855 in Cottown, Co. Donegal; died between 1855 and 1857.

  25. 35.  Mary HolmesMary Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Dec 1855 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.

  26. 36.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Sep 1857 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.

  27. 37.  Jane HolmesJane Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Jun 1859 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.

  28. 38.  Margaret HolmesMargaret Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Feb 1861 in Cottown, Co. Donegal.

  29. 39.  Ng Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born about 15-Dec-1862 in Coolaghy, Co. Donegal.

  30. 40.  Samuel HolmesSamuel Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 18 Oct 1864 in Brockstown, Co. Donegal.

  31. 41.  Robert HolmesRobert Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jul 1866 in Carnowen, Co. Donegal.

  32. 42.  Nancy Buchanan HolmesNancy Buchanan Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Aug 1868 in Beltany, Co. Donegal.

  33. 43.  Fanny HolmesFanny Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (6.Samuel2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Dec 1872 in Beltany, Co. Donegal.


Generation: 4

  1. 44.  Margaret Jane HolmesMargaret Jane Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (24.Elizabeth3, 4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 15 May 1895 in Croaghan, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

  2. 45.  James HolmesJames Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (25.Margaret3, 4.David2, 1.John1)

  3. 46.  Margaret Jane WalshMargaret Jane Walsh Descendancy chart to this point (25.Margaret3, 4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Dec 1907 in Keelogs, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal.

  4. 47.  Margaret Jane HOLMESMargaret Jane HOLMES Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Sep 1924 in Ballybogan, Castlefinn; died on 26 Sep 2015 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: George CRAWFORD. George (son of George CRAWFORD and Elizabeth Catherine Bogle) was born on 17 May 1922 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal; died on 27 Nov 2000 in Millburn, Castlefinn, Co Donegal; was buried in St.Mary's Church, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Carmel CRAWFORD  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 48.  James HolmesJames Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) died on 13 May 2011 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: Maisie. Maisie died on 5 Dec 2009 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 49.  Isabel HolmesIsabel Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Oct 1928; died on 13 Dec 2002 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: Bernard Harkin. Bernard was born on 4 Oct 1927; died on 26 May 2016 in Raphoe, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 50.  William HolmesWilliam Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) died on 6 May 2006 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

    Family/Spouse: Louise. Louise died on 28 Sep 1982 in Castlefinn, Co. Donegal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 51.  Sarah HolmesSarah Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) died on 3 Apr 2022 in Clady, Co Tyrone.

    Family/Spouse: Brian Hunter. Brian died on 21 Sep 1981 in Clady, Co Tyrone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Noel Hunter  Descendancy chart to this point died on 30 Aug 2007.

  9. 52.  Elizabeth HolmesElizabeth Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) died on 21 Jan 2012 in Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry.

    Family/Spouse: Charles Hunter. Charles died on 6 Jun 1985 in Clady, Co Tyrone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 53.  Daniel David HolmesDaniel David Holmes Descendancy chart to this point (26.James3, 4.David2, 1.John1) died on 22 Jun 2011 in Bellspark, Urney, Strabane.

    Family/Spouse: Kathleen Hamilton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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