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Harold Francis Holmes 1894–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jul 1894

Birth Location: St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England

Death Date: 13 Feb 1972

Death Location: Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England

Father: George Holmes

Mother: Anna Pengilley

Spouse(s): Bessie Silmon

Children(s): Doris Holmes

The story of Harold Francis Holmes began in 1894 in St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England. In 1901, Harold Francis Holmes resided in St Thomas, Devon, England. In 1911, Harold Francis Holmes resided in St Thomas, England. Harold Francis Holmes married Bessie Silmon, and had children including Doris Margaret Holmes. Harold Francis Holmes passed away in 1972 in Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Harold Francis Holmes began in 1894 in St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England.
  • In 1901, Harold Francis Holmes resided in St Thomas, Devon, England.
  • In 1911, Harold Francis Holmes resided in St Thomas, England.
  • Harold Francis Holmes married Bessie Silmon, and had children including Doris Margaret Holmes.
  • Harold Francis Holmes passed away in 1972 in Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Holmes
1862–1919
Birth Location: London, England
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Anna Pengilley
1857–1938
Birth Location: Paignton, Devon, England
AP

Spouses(s)

Bessie Silmon
1896–1970
Birth Location: Newton Abbot, Devon, England
BS

Children(s)

Doris Holmes
1924–2011
Birth Location: England
DH

Harold Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Harold Holmes
1894–1972
Birth Place: St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England
Parents
George Albert Holmes
1862–1919
London, England
Anna (Maria) Pengilley
1857–1938
Paignton, Devon, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harold Holmes's Descendants

1.
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Harold (Francis) Holmes (21 Jul 1894–13 Feb 1972) m. Bessie Silmon (4 Jun 1896–15 Apr 1970)
  1. 1. Doris (Margaret) Holmes 1924–2011 m. Arthur (Frederick) Montgomery 1916–1985

Harold Holmes's Timeline

8 Records

1894
21 Jul 1894
Birth of Harold Francis Holmes in St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England
St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England
1901
1901
Age 7
Harold Francis Holmes resided here in St Thomas, Devon, England
St Thomas, Devon, England
1911
1911
Age 17
Harold Francis Holmes resided here in St Thomas, England
St Thomas, England
1915
1915
Age 21
Harold Francis Holmes resided here in 28 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot
28 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot
1921
15 May 1921
Age 27
Harold Francis Holmes was married in St Thomas, Exeter, Devonshire
St Thomas, Exeter, Devonshire
1921
1921
Age 27
Harold Francis Holmes resided here in St Thomas the Apostle, Devon, England
St Thomas the Apostle, Devon, England
1930
14 Jan 1930
Age 36
Harold Francis Holmes resided here in Exeter, Devon, England
Exeter, Devon, England
1972
13 Feb 1972
Age 78
Death of Harold Francis Holmes in Exeter, Devon, England
Exeter, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1894
    Event Place: St.Thomas, Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1510363, ED 21, Sch 292; Book: 10363

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 May 1921
    Event Place: St Thomas, Exeter, Devonshire

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: St Thomas, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 2037; Folio: 93; Page: 25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: St Thomas, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: 28 Exeter Road, Newton Abbot
    Record Source: UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: St Thomas the Apostle, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1510363, ED 21, Sch 292; Book: 10363

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Devon and Exeter Gazette - 14 Jan 1930 - 3, Exeter Men Charged at Cullompton: Hicks Not Nicks 14 Jan 1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1930
    Event Place: Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source: England, Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, 1800's to Current, Devon and Exeter Daily Gazette; Publication Date: 14 Jan 1930; Publication Place: Exeter, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1972
    Event Place: Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source: Findagrave, Harold Francis Holmes 1972

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1972
    Event Place: Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Exeter, City of Exeter, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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