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Emily Holmes 1872 – 1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1872

Birth Location: Kent, England

Death Date: 04 Oct 1937

Death Location: New Plymouth Taranaki NZ

Father: John Holmes

Mother: Marian Hayward

Spouse(s): Henry Spurdle

Children(s): Frederick Spurdle, Harriet Spurdle, Dorothy Spurdle, Alice Spurdle, Constance Spurdle

The story of Emily Holmes began in 1872 in Kent, England. In 1901, Emily Holmes resided in Folkestone, Kent, England. Emily Holmes married Henry (Harry) Spurdle, and had children including Frederick William Spurdle, Harriet Hilda Spurdle, Dorothy Alva (Dossie) Spurdle, Alice May Spurdle, Constance Ada Holmes Spurdle. Emily Holmes passed away in 1937 in New Plymouth Taranaki NZ.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Emily Holmes began in 1872 in Kent, England.
  • In 1901, Emily Holmes resided in Folkestone, Kent, England.
  • Emily Holmes married Henry (Harry) Spurdle, and had children including Frederick William Spurdle, Harriet Hilda Spurdle, Dorothy Alva (Dossie) Spurdle, Alice May Spurdle, Constance Ada Holmes Spurdle.
  • Emily Holmes passed away in 1937 in New Plymouth Taranaki NZ.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Holmes
1852 – 1915
Birth Location: West Cliffe, Kent, England
JH
Marian Hayward
1852 – 1931
Birth Location: Kent, England
MH

Spouses(s)

Henry Spurdle
1869 – 1938
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
HS

Children(s)

Frederick Spurdle
1892 – 1964
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
FS
Harriet Spurdle
1895 – 1973
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
HS
Dorothy Spurdle
1897 – 1969
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
DS
Alice Spurdle
1900 – 1988
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
AS
Constance Spurdle
1907 – 1968
Birth Location: Waitara, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
CS

Emily Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Emily Holmes
1872 – 1937
Birth Place: Kent, England
Parents
John Holmes
1852 – 1915
West Cliffe, Kent, England
Marian Hayward
1852 – 1931
Kent, England
Grandparents
John Holmes
1823 – 1883
Capel le Ferne, Kent, England
Sarah Prebble
1827 – 1866
Whitfield, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Jane Danton\Holmes
1785 – 1854
John Prebble
1781 – 1855
Elizabeth Hoile
1795 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hannah Fagg\Danton
1755 – 1849
Valentine Hoile
1760 – 1825

Emily Holmes's Descendants

1.
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Emily Holmes (1872 – 04 Oct 1937) m. Henry ((Harry)) Spurdle (23 Aug 1869 – 19 May 1938)
  1. 1. Frederick (William) Spurdle (30 Aug 1892 – 31 Jan 1964) m. Flora (May) Bullot (31 mar 1898 – 3 Jul 1967)
    1. 1. Eileen (Joan) Willans (2 Nov 1921 – 5 Jun 2011)
    2. 2. Norman (Ray) Spurdle (31 Dec 1922 – 7 Feb 2003)
    3. 3. Barbara Spurdle (13 Jun 1928 – 13 Feb 1996)
    4. 4. Herbert (Laurence ( Laurie )) Spurdle (19 Jan 1930 – 18 November 2010) m. Mavis (Esther) Northcott (30 May 1926 – 18 Jan 2005)
      1. 1. Sheryl Spurdle (27 Jun 1952 – ) m. Kevin Glover (01 Mar 1950 – )
        1. 1. Melanie Glover (02 Nov 1977 – )
        2. 2. Paul Glover (02 May 1980 – )
      2. 2. Pamela Spurdle (10 May 1954 – )
      3. 3. Julie Spurdle (01 Nov 1960 – ) m. William Hobbs m. Bruce Scott
        1. 1. Gemma Hobbs (03 May 1985 – )
        2. 2. Kelly Hobbs (03 May 1985 – )
        3. 3. Ethan Scott (13 Feb 1992 – )
      4. 4. Raewyn Spurdle (25 Aug 1965 – ) m. Rodney Bennet
        1. 1. Hayley Bennet (28 Jan 1993 – )
        2. 2. Jayden Bennet (07 Mar 1996 – )
        3. 3. Courtney Bennet (10 Jun 2000 – )
    5. 5. Henry (Barry) Spurdle (1932 – 6 Oct 1996)
  2. 2. Harriet (Hilda) Spurdle (28 Jan 1895 – 30 Nov 1973)
  3. 3. Dorothy (Alva (Dossie)) Spurdle (20 Apr 1897 – 03 Dec 1969)
  4. 4. Alice (May) Spurdle (18 Apr 1900 – 29 Jun 1988)
  5. 5. Constance (Ada Holmes) Spurdle (15 Mar 1907 – 18 Nov 1968)

Emily Holmes's Timeline

5 Records

1872
1872
Birth of Emily Holmes in Kent, England
Kent, England
1901
1901
Age 29
Emily Holmes resided here in Folkestone, Kent, England
Folkestone, Kent, England
1937
04 Oct 1937
Age 65
Death of Emily Holmes in New Plymouth Taranaki NZ
New Plymouth Taranaki NZ
1937
04 Oct 1937
Age 65
Death of Emily Holmes in New Plymouth Taranaki NZ
New Plymouth Taranaki NZ
1939
1939
Age 67
Emily Holmes resided here in Essex, England
Essex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 851; Folio: 168; Page: 6
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
    [4] New Zealand, World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, Archives New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Series Number: 18805
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/1593i

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Folkestone, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 851; Folio: 168; Page: 6

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Essex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/1593i

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Oct 1937
    Event Place: New Plymouth Taranaki NZ
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Oct 1937
    Event Place: New Plymouth Taranaki NZ

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waitara, New Plymouth District, Taranaki, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
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