YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Joshua Holmes 1700 – 1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1700

Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 2 October 1777

Death Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Joshua Holmes

Mother: Fear Sturges

Spouse(s): Mary Richardson

Children(s): Mary Holmes, Joshua Holmes, James Holmes, Anna Holmes, Abigail Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Prudence Holmes, Sarah Holmes, Fear Main

The story of Joshua Holmes began in 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1761, Joshua Holmes resided in Stonington, New London, Connecticut. Joshua Holmes married Mary Richardson, and had children including Mary Holmes, Joshua Holmes, James Holmes, Anna Holmes, Abigail Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Prudence Holmes, Sarah Holmes, Fear Main. Joshua Holmes passed away in 1777 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Find more search results for Joshua Holmes
JH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joshua Holmes began in 1700 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1761, Joshua Holmes resided in Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
  • Joshua Holmes married Mary Richardson, and had children including Mary Holmes, Joshua Holmes, James Holmes, Anna Holmes, Abigail Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Prudence Holmes, Sarah Holmes, Fear Main.
  • Joshua Holmes passed away in 1777 in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Holmes
1678 – 1729
Birth Location: Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
JH
Fear Sturges
1681 – 1753
Birth Location: Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
FS

Spouses(s)

Mary Richardson
1678 – 1749
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
MR

Children(s)

Mary Holmes
1725 – 1773
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
MH
Joshua Holmes
1726 – 1799
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
JH
James Holmes
1731 – 1767
Birth Location: Stonington, Connecticut, USA
JH
Anna Holmes
1733 – 1772
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
AH
Abigail Holmes
1741 –
Birth Location: of Stonington
AH
Joseph Holmes
1745 – 1780
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
JH
Prudence Holmes
– 1799
Birth Location: –
PH
Sarah Holmes
– 1767
Birth Location: –
SH
Fear Main
Birth Location: –
FM

Joshua Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Holmes
1700 – 1777
Birth Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Joshua Holmes
1678 – 1729
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Fear Sturges
1681 – 1753
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joshua Holmes
1630 – 1694
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Abigail
1628 – 1715
Rehoboth, Bristol, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Holmes
1609 – 1676
Ellin Bolton
1615 – 1675
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Holmes's Descendants

1.
JH
Joshua Holmes (14 Aug 1700 – 2 October 1777) m. Mary Richardson (1678 – 1749)
  1. 1. Mary Holmes (6 May 1725 – 1773)
  2. 2. Joshua Holmes (28 December 1726 – 21 November 1799)
  3. 3. James Holmes (17 Apr 1731 – 1 October 1767) m. Zerviah Mason (1735 – 12 Oct 1771)
    1. 1. James Holmes (22 Apr 1755 – 1819) m. Esther Babcock (1757 – )
      1. 1. Ephraim Holmes (1778 – )
      2. 2. Nancy Holmes (1780 – )
      3. 3. Robert Holmes (1782 – )
      4. 4. Esther Holmes (1784 – 1784)
      5. 5. Eunice Holmes (1784 – 1784)
      6. 6. Nehemiah Holmes (1786 – )
      7. 7. Hazard Holmes (1788 – )
      8. 8. Esther Holmes (1790 – )
      9. 9. James Holmes (1792 – )
      10. 10. Noyes Holmes (1793 – )
      11. 11. Rev. (Isaiah) Holmes (20 December 1819 – 11 October 1906) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Morris (1823 – 1905)
        1. 1. Thomas Holmes (1841 – )
        2. 2. William Holmes (1842 – 1 February 1864)
        3. 3. Perote Holmes (1843 – )
        4. 4. Laura (Anne Luttie) Holmes (23 October 1843 – 22 May 1931)
        5. 5. James (Edmund) Holmes (13 June 1845 – 10 October 1922)
        6. 6. Mary Holmes (1847 – 17 January 1914)
        7. 7. Cordelia (Ann) Holmes (1848 – 1915)
        8. 8. Sarah (L) Holmes (3 January 1848 – 28 April 1899)
        9. 9. Floyd (Levi) Holmes (2 February 1848 – 12 August 1928)
        10. 10. Elizabeth Holmes (March 1850 – 15 April 1937)
        11. 11. John (R. Bud) Holmes (9 June 1853 – 4 March 1928)
        12. 12. George (Washington) Holmes (25 October 1853 – 16 December 1924)
        13. 13. Malachi (C) Holmes (27 April 1856 – 12 March 1936)
        14. 14. Louisa (Ludie Jane) Holmes (November 1858 – 14 November 1949) m. Chestley (W.) Morris (Jul 1854 – 11 Feb 1917)
        15. 15. Sarah Holmes (1864 – )
  4. 4. Anna Holmes (24 June 1733 – 1772)
  5. 5. Abigail Holmes (18 Oct 1741 – )
  6. 6. Joseph Holmes (9 December 1745 – 1780)
  7. 7. Prudence Holmes ( – 27 November 1799)
  8. 8. Sarah Holmes ( – 1 October 1767)
  9. 9. Fear Main

Joshua Holmes's Timeline

4 Records

1700
14 Aug 1700
Birth of Joshua Holmes in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
1761
Abt 1761
Age 61
Joshua Holmes resided here in Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Stonington, New London, Connecticut
1777
2 October 1777
Age 77
Death of Joshua Holmes in Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
1777
1777
Age 77
Joshua Holmes - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1700
    Event Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 1847-2011
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [4] Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1761
    Event Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 October 1777
    Event Place: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Death Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999
Find more search results for Joshua Holmes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE