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Edith V Holmes 1887–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1887

Birth Location: Kansas

Death Date: 20 Nov 1937

Death Location: Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Charles Holmes

Mother: Emily Walker

Spouse(s): Archie Best

Children(s): Clyde Best, Irvin Best, Hazel Best, Opal Best, Fern Best, James Best, Carl Best

In 1887, Edith V Holmes entered the world in Kansas, born to Charles Francis Holmes And Emily Maria Walker. In 1900, Edith V Holmes resided in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA. In 1925, Edith V Holmes resided in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA. Edith V Holmes married Archie Scott Best, and had children including Carl Raymond Best, Clyde Best, Fern Elizabeth Best, Hazel E Best, Irvin Best, James W Best, Opal M Best. Edith V Holmes passed away in 1937 in Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Edith V Holmes entered the world in Kansas, born to Charles Francis Holmes And Emily Maria Walker.
  • In 1900, Edith V Holmes resided in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, Edith V Holmes resided in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.
  • Edith V Holmes married Archie Scott Best, and had children including Carl Raymond Best, Clyde Best, Fern Elizabeth Best, Hazel E Best, Irvin Best, James W Best, Opal M Best.
  • Edith V Holmes passed away in 1937 in Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edith Holmes's Ancestors

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Edith Holmes
1887–1937
Birth Place: Kansas
Parents
Charles Francis Holmes
1847–1918
Desborough, Northamptonshire, England
Emily (Maria) Walker
1856–1936
Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
James Holmes
1822–
Desborough Northamptonshire England
Ruth Mobbs
1824–1903
Desborough Northamptonshire England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Holmes
1798–
Ruth Panter
1798–1853
Georg Mobbs
1798–1837
Elizabeth Thompson
1799–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Thompson
1773–1858
Ruth Salmon
1775–1855

Edith Holmes's Descendants

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Edith (V) Holmes (Apr 1887–20 Nov 1937) m. Archie (Scott) Best (Abt 1879–1949)
  1. 1. Clyde Best 1921–
  2. 2. Irvin Best 1917–
  3. 3. Hazel (E) Best 1915–
  4. 4. Opal (M) Best 1914–
  5. 5. Fern (Elizabeth) Best 1929–1999 m. William McClellan 1930–2014
  6. 6. James (W) Best 1909–
  7. 7. Carl (Raymond) Best 1922–1993

Edith Holmes's Timeline

5 Records

1887
Apr 1887
Birth of Edith V Holmes in Kansas
Kansas
1900
1900
Age 13
Edith V Holmes resided here in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 38
Edith V Holmes resided here in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Edith V Holmes resided here in Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1937
20 Nov 1937
Age 50
Death of Edith V Holmes
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1887
    Event Place: Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_149; Line: 27
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340457
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240500
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1240500

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_149; Line: 27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dover, Shawnee, Kansas; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340457

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1937
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dover, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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