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John Holmes 1681 – 1744 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1681

Birth Location: Wakefield, All Saints, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: May 1744

Death Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England

Father: John Holmes

Mother: Elizabeth Wadie

Spouse(s): Rebecca Buckles

Children(s): Jane Holmes

The story of John Holmes began in 1681 in Wakefield, All Saints, Yorkshire, England, with parents John Henry Holmes and Elizabeth Wadie. As an adult, John Holmes wed Rebecca Buckles. Their household included Jane Holmes. John Holmes's life came to an end in 1744 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.

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Parents

John Holmes
1633 – 1691
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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Elizabeth Wadie
1645 – 1706
Birth Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Buckles
1677 – 1746
Birth Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
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Children(s)

Jane Holmes
1710 – 1791
Birth Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 15 Sep 1681
    Event Place: Wakefield, All Saints, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: May 1744
    Event Place: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
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