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Obadiah Holmes 1666–1745

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1666 · Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Died 3 Apr 1745 · Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
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Records
Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

Researchers connected through Obadiah Holmes 1666–1745

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Immediate Family

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Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1666, Obadiah Holmes entered the world in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to capt jonathan hyde holmes and sarah fowle borden holmes. Obadiah Holmes passed away in 1745 in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.

Sources

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Probate/Wills New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Obadiah Holmes in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1745
Death of Obadiah Holmes in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Obadiah Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Lancashire, England (1550) to Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1666) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Obadiah Holmes (1666–1745) was born in Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Obadiah 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.

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Obadiah Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Obadiah Holmes PTP
1666–1745
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Obadiah Holmes's Descendants

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Obadiah Holmes PTP 1666–1745