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Lemuel Holmes 1738–1822

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 Lemuel 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 16 Jan 1738 · Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Died 22 Nov 1822 · Newbury, Orange, Vermont, United States
Father David Holmes
Mother Mary Johnson (1727–1808)
Siblings Esther Holmes, Hannah Holmes, John Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Mary Sarah Holmes, Mehitable Holmes, Phillip Holmes, Samuel Holmes

Researchers connected through Lemuel Holmes 1738–1822

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lemuel Holmes was born in 1738 in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States, the child of david holmes and mary johnson. Lemuel Holmes passed away in 1822 in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, United States.

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Life Timeline

1738
Birth of Lemuel Holmes in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1822
Death of Lemuel Holmes in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lemuel Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Kent, England (1615) to Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States (1738) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lemuel Holmes (1738–1822) was born in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States and died in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, 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 Lemuel 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.

Lemuel Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lemuel Holmes PTP
1738–1822
Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Johnson PTP
1727–1808
Thompson, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lemuel Holmes's Descendants

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Lemuel Holmes PTP 1738–1822