YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Esther Holmes 1726–1782

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Esther Holmes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Sep 1726 · Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 28 May 1782 · Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Father David Holmes
Mother Mary Johnson (1727–1808)
Siblings Hannah Holmes, John Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Lemuel Holmes, Mary Sarah Holmes, Mehitable Holmes, Phillip Holmes, Samuel Holmes

Researchers connected through Esther Holmes 1726–1782

and 1 more tree owner connected with Esther Holmes 1726–1782

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Esther Holmes began in 1726 in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States. Esther Holmes passed away in 1782 in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1726
Birth of Esther Holmes in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1782
Death of Esther Holmes in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Esther Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1615) to Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States (1726) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Esther Holmes (1726–1782) was born in Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Esther in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Esther Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Esther Holmes PTP
1726–1782
Pomfret, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Johnson PTP
1727–1808
Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Esther Holmes's Descendants

1.
EH
Esther Holmes PTP 1726–1782