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John Holmes 1736 – 1814 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1736

Birth Location: Monmouth, New Jersey, United States

Death Date: 22 Apr 1814

Death Location: Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States

Father: Isaac Holmes

Mother: Abigail Mead

Spouse(s): Ruth Banks

Children(s): Prualla Holmes, John Holmes

The story of John Holmes * began in 1736 in Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. In 1772, John Holmes * resided in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, John Holmes * resided in Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA. John Holmes * married Ruth Banks, and had children including Prualla Holmes, John Holmes. John Holmes * passed away in 1814 in Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Holmes * began in 1736 in Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1772, John Holmes * resided in Stamford, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, John Holmes * resided in Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA.
  • John Holmes * married Ruth Banks, and had children including Prualla Holmes, John Holmes.
  • John Holmes * passed away in 1814 in Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Holmes
1702 – 1793
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Abigail Mead
1705 – 1766
Birth Location: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Banks
1730 – 1823
Birth Location: Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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Children(s)

Prualla Holmes
1769 – 1856
Birth Location: Charlton, Saratoga, New York, USA
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John Holmes
Birth Location: –
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John Holmes's Ancestors

Self
John Holmes
1736 – 1814
Birth Place: Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Isaac Holmes
1702 – 1793
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Abigail Mead
1705 – 1766
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Stephen Holmes
1663 – 1710
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Hobby
1662 – 1713
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Ebenezer Meade
1663 – 1728
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Sarah Knapp
1670 – 1746
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen
1638 – 1703
Rachel Waterbury
1643 – 1713
John Hobby
1632 – 1707
Sarah
1642 – 1682
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Holmes
1605 – 1675
Ann Holmes
1605 – 1675
John Waterbury
1621 – 1658
Rose Lockwood
1621 – 1684

John Holmes's Descendants

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John Holmes (22 Apr 1736 – 22 Apr 1814) m. Ruth Banks (10 Jun 1730 – 2 Mar 1823)
  1. 1. Prualla Holmes (09 Oct 1769 – 12 Mar 1856) m. Elias (H) Smith (18 Jan 1766 – Abt 1845) m. Elias (H) Smith (18 Jan 1766 – 2 Sep 1845) m. Elias (H) Smith (18 Jan 1766 – Abt 1845)
    1. 1. Marcellus Smith (08 Dec 1788 – 27 Aug 1854) m. Wealthy Allen (17 Nov 1795 – 26 Mar 1856)
      1. 1. Pruella (Abbie) Smith (11 Sep 1825 – 7 Jan 1910) m. Ransom (W.) Halbert (11 Jul 1829 – 27 February 1901)
        1. 1. Julius (A.) Halbert (5 Sep 1851 – 16 Oct 1914)
        2. 2. Adelaide (S) Halbert (10 Sep 1853 – 26 Feb 1939)
        3. 3. Lucelia (D) Halbert (Abt 1858 – )
        4. 4. Henry (W) Halbert (Abt 1861 – )
        5. 5. Bertha Halbert (Abt 1865 – )
        6. 6. Fred (Elliott) Halbert (24 Jan 1867 – 18 Sep 1948) m. Lenora (Elisa) Beck (abt Dec 1870 – ) m. Rose (Levye Hill) Halbert (18 Sep 1876 – 11 Apr 1942) m. Carolyn (E) Allen (1868 – 1978)
    2. 2. Jared (E) Smith (8 July 1790 – )
    3. 3. John Smith (19 May 1792 – )
    4. 4. Elias Smith (22 July 1794 – 29 July 1871)
    5. 5. Isaac (Allen) Smith (27 January 1797 – )
    6. 6. Abigail Smith (7 May 1799 – 18 August 1860)
    7. 7. John (Lewis) Smith (10 February 1803 – )
    8. 8. Alexander Smith (25 October 1805 – )
    9. 9. Harriet (Electa) Smith (18 October 1811 – 2 February 1890)
    10. 10. Jared (E) Smith (8 July 1790 – )
    11. 11. John Smith (19 May 1792 – )
    12. 12. Elias Smith (22 July 1794 – )
    13. 13. Isaac (Allen) Smith (27 January 1797 – )
    14. 14. Abigail Smith (7 May 1799 – )
    15. 15. John (Lewis) Smith (10 February 1803 – )
    16. 16. Alexander Smith (25 October 1805 – )
    17. 17. Harriet (Electa) Smith (18 October 1811 – )
    18. 18. Abigail Cook (1799 – 18 August 1860)
    19. 19. Harriet (Electa) Crothers (18 October 1811 – 2 February 1890)
    20. 20. Elias Smith ( – 29 July 1871)
  2. 2. John Holmes

John Holmes's Timeline

8 Records

1736
22 Apr 1736
Birth of John Holmes * in Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
1772
2 Feb 1772
Age 36
John Holmes * resided here in Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Stamford, Connecticut, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 54
John Holmes * resided here in Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA
Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA
1799
1799
Age 63
John Holmes * resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1800
1800
Age 64
John Holmes * resided here in Freehold and Middletown Townships, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Freehold and Middletown Townships, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 74
John Holmes * resided here in Charlton, Saratoga, New York, USA
Charlton, Saratoga, New York, USA
1814
22 Apr 1814
Age 78
Death of John Holmes * in Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States
Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States
1814
1814
Age 78
Burial of John Holmes * in Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1736
    Event Place: Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 82
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1772
    Event Place: Stamford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Balls Town, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Balls Town, Albany, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 295; Family History Library Film: 0568146

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Freehold and Middletown Townships, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820, Document: Record Group: Legislature; Series: Petitions and Other Papers relating to Bridges, Canals, Dams, Ferries and Roads, 1765-1835 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 4, Folder 104; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 5
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Charlton, Saratoga, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 27; Page: 1071; Image: 49; Family History Library Film: 193715
    [3] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, Reel 27, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32; Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.; Page Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Charlton, Saratoga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Charlton, Saratoga, New York; Roll: 35; Page: 763; Image: Nym252_35-0239; FHL Roll: 0181389

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 82
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999, Probate Records, 1728-1916; Author: Connecticut. Probate Court (Stamford District)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1814
    Event Place: Charlton, Saratoga, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, PA, USA; US, Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Session and Register, 1800-1862; Accession Number: Vault Bx 9211.n72019 C22 V.1
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1814
    Event Place: Charlton, Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, PA, USA; US, Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Book Title: Session and Register, 1800-1862; Accession Number: Vault Bx 9211.n72019 C22 V.1
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