Mary Holmes (1827–1917) was born in St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Hillsboro, Montgomery, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Ann Holmes 1827–1917

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Dec 1827 · St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Died 7 Nov 1917 · Hillsboro, Montgomery, Illinois, USA

Father Micheal Holmes

Mother Margaret Maclauchlane

Siblings Edward Holmes, Elizabeth Holmes, Margaret Holmes, Peter Holmes, Richard Holmes, Sarah Holmes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Micheal Holmes

Margaret Maclauchlane

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Mary Ann Holmes began in 1827 in St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Mary Ann Holmes passed away in 1917 in Hillsboro, Montgomery, Illinois, USA.

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1827

Birth of Mary Ann Holmes in St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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1917

Death of Mary Ann Holmes in Hillsboro, Montgomery, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1806) to St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1827) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Holmes (1827–1917) was born in St Mirin's, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Hillsboro, Montgomery, Illinois, USA. 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 Mary 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.
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