Who was Robert Holmes?

Robert Holmes (1578–1649) was born in Stockport, Lancashire, England and died in Stockport, Lancashire, England. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Holmes 1578–1649

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 15 independent trees

Born 18 Aug 1578 · Stockport, Lancashire, England

Died 24 Nov 1649 · Stockport, Lancashire, England

Father Robert Hulme

Mother Alyce Reddiche

Spouse Katherine Johnson

Children Edward Holmes, Joan Holmes, John Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Nathaniel Holmes, Obadiah Rev Holmes, Robert Holmes, Samuel Holmes

Siblings Alice Holmes, Daughter Holmes, Hoyd , Jane Hulme, John Hulme

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Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … UK and Ireland, Find a … Lancashire, England, Extracted Parish Records Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, …

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Biography

In 1578, Robert Holmes entered the world in Stockport, Lancashire, England, born to robert hulme and alyce reddiche. Robert Holmes married katherine johnson, and had children including edward holmes, joan holmes, john holmes, joseph holmes, nathaniel holmes, obadiah rev holmes, robert holmes, samuel holmes. Robert Holmes passed away in 1649 in Stockport, Lancashire, England.

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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Church Records Lancashire, England, Extracted Parish Records
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Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1578

Birth of Robert Holmes in Stockport, Lancashire, England

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1649

Death of Robert Holmes in Stockport, Lancashire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Holmes

This ancestor line traces from Reddish, Lancashire, England (1519) to Stockport, Lancashire, England (1578) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Holmes (1578–1649) was born in Stockport, Lancashire, England and died in Stockport, Lancashire, England. 15 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, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 3 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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