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Joseph Holmes 1735–1815

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

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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 Joseph 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 9 Sep 1735 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 20 Jul 1815 · Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Father Rev David Holmes
Mother Mary Johnson (1673–1673)
Siblings Esther Holmes, Hannah Holmes, Lemuel Holmes, Mehitable Holmes, Phillip Holmes, Samuel Holmes, Sibyl Holmes Hammond

Researchers connected through Joseph Holmes 1735–1815

and 1 more tree owner connected with Joseph Holmes 1735–1815

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Joseph Holmes was born in 1735 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States, the child of rev david holmes and mary johnson. Joseph Holmes passed away in 1815 in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.

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Life Timeline

1735
Birth of Joseph Holmes in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1815
Death of Joseph Holmes in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1615) to Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States (1735) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Holmes (1735–1815) was born in Woodstock, 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 Joseph 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.

Joseph Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Holmes PTP
1735–1815
Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Johnson PTP
1673–1673
Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Holmes's Descendants

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Joseph Holmes PTP 1735–1815