John Holmes (1678–1756) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Holmes 1678–1756

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 28 May 1678 · Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 Feb 1756 · Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Father Josiah Holmes

Mother Hannah Whitman

Siblings Dorcas Holmes, Hannah Holmes, Josiah Holmes, Mary Holmes, William Holmes

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Josiah Holmes

Hannah Whitman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1678, John Holmes entered the world in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, born to josiah holmes and hannah whitman. John Holmes passed away in 1756 in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1678

Birth of John Holmes in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1756

Death of John Holmes in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Hawkchurch, Colyton, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1512) to Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1678) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Holmes (1678–1756) was born in Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 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.
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