Who was James Holmes?

James Holmes (1700–1766) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Holmes 1700–1766

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

Born 27 DEC 1700 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts

Died 28 Feb 1766 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Content Silvester

Children Solomon Holmes

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Content Silvester

Content Sylvester

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Solomon Holmes

Biography

James Holmes was born in 1700 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts. James Holmes married content silvester, content sylvester, and had children including solomon holmes. James Holmes passed away in 1766 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of James Holmes in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts

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Death of James Holmes in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Holmes (1700–1766) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 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 1 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.

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James Holmes PTP

1700–1766

Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts