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James Holmes 1753 – 1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1753

Birth Location: Prince William, Virginia

Death Date: 7 Jun 1833

Death Location: Shelby, Virginia

Father: 1st Holmes

Mother: Libby Ellsey

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Children(s):

The story of James Holmes began in 1753 in Prince William, Virginia, with parents 1st Lt. John Edmund Holmes and Libby Ellsey. James Holmes's life came to an end in 1833 in Shelby, Virginia.

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1st Holmes
1712 – 1799
Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
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Libby Ellsey
1718 – 1807
Birth Location: Stafford, Prince William, Virginia, United States
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 18 Sep 1753
    Event Place: Prince William, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 7 Jun 1833
    Event Place: Shelby, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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