Who was James Holmes?

James Holmes (1663–1743) was born in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

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James Holmes 1663–1743

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1663 · Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Died 18 Sep 1743 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States

Father David Holmes (1660–1689)

Mother Joan Holmes

Siblings David Holmes, John Holmes, Margaret Holmes

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms

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Immediate Family

Parents

David Holmes

1660–1689

Joan Holmes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Holmes began in 1663 in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. James Holmes passed away in 1743 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Record Millennium File
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Baptism Records Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms

Life Timeline

1663

Birth of James Holmes in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1743

Death of James Holmes in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1612) to Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (1663) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Holmes (1663–1743) was born in Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 3 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.