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Samuel Holmes 1704–1760

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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, with linked records

Born 17 Apr 1704 · Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Died 23 Feb 1760 · Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America
Father Obadiah Holmes Sheriff
Mother Mary Alice Ashton
Spouse Huldah Mott
Children Mary Susanna Higgins Frazier
Siblings James Holmes, John E Holmes, Jonathan Holmes Jr

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Biography

Samuel Holmes was born in 1704 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA, the child of obadiah holmes sheriff and mary alice ashton. Samuel Holmes married huldah mott, and had children including mary susanna higgins frazier. Samuel Holmes passed away in 1760 in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1704
Birth of Samuel Holmes in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Birth
1760
Death of Samuel Holmes in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Holmes

This ancestor line traces from New York, USA (1666) to Middletown, Monmouth, New Jersey (1704) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Holmes (1704–1760) was born in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA and died in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America. 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 Samuel 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.
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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.

Samuel Holmes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Samuel Holmes PTP
1704–1760
Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
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Samuel Holmes's Descendants

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Samuel Holmes PTP 1704–1760