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Margaret Cathcart Holmes 1858–1939

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 Margaret Holmes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 28 Sep 1858 · New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 6 Feb 1939 · Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Richard Holmes
Mother Jane Cathcart
Siblings Jane King Holmes, John Mclachlan Holmes, Mary Ann Bridgeman, Peter Holmes, Richard Holmes, William Cathcart Holmes

Researchers connected through Margaret Holmes 1858–1939

and 1 more tree owner connected with Margaret Holmes 1858–1939

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Margaret Cathcart Holmes was born in 1858 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of richard holmes and jane cathcart. Margaret Cathcart Holmes passed away in 1939 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1858
Birth of Margaret Cathcart Holmes in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1939
Death of Margaret Cathcart Holmes in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1806) to New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1858) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Holmes (1858–1939) was born in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 Margaret 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 2 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.

Margaret Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Cathcart Holmes PTP
1858–1939
New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Margaret Holmes's Descendants

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Margaret Cathcart Holmes PTP 1858–1939