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Walter Holmes 1888–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1888

Birth Location: Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 11 Mar 1954

Death Location: Keighley

Father: William Holmes

Mother: Susanna Medcalfe

Spouse(s): Florence Knowles

Children(s): Florence Holmes

The story of Walter Holmes began in 1888 in Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England. In 1891, Walter Holmes resided in Steeton with Eastburn, Steeton St Stephen, Steeton. In 1901, Walter Holmes resided in Eastburn, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, Englan. Walter Holmes married Florence Mary Knowles, and had children including Florence Holmes. Walter Holmes passed away in 1954 in Keighley.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Holmes began in 1888 in Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1891, Walter Holmes resided in Steeton with Eastburn, Steeton St Stephen, Steeton.
  • In 1901, Walter Holmes resided in Eastburn, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, Englan.
  • Walter Holmes married Florence Mary Knowles, and had children including Florence Holmes.
  • Walter Holmes passed away in 1954 in Keighley.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Walter Holmes
1888–1954
Birth Place: Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Parents
William Holmes
1848–1920
Sutton In Craven Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Susanna Medcalfe
1847–1928
Cononley Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
John Holmes
1805–1889
Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Mary Whitaker
1817–1901
Cononley, Yorkshire, England
Richard Medcalfe
1820–
Hebden, Yorkshire, England
Mary
1822–
Hebden, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Whitaker
1790–
Martha
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Holmes's Descendants

1.
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Walter Holmes (24 Apr 1888–11 Mar 1954) m. Florence (Mary) Knowles (14 May 1889–02 Jan 1986)
  1. 1. Florence Holmes 1918–2006 m. Arthur (Cedric) Mattock 1917–2010

Walter Holmes's Timeline

9 Records

1888
24 Apr 1888
Birth of Walter Holmes in Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
1891
1891
Age 3
Walter Holmes resided here in Steeton with Eastburn, Steeton St Stephen, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
Steeton with Eastburn, Steeton St Stephen, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
1901
1901
Age 13
Walter Holmes resided here in Eastburn, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
Eastburn, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 23
Walter Holmes resided here in Steeton with Eastburn, England
Steeton with Eastburn, England
1913
July 1913
Age 25
Walter Holmes was married in Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
1939
1939
Age 51
Walter Holmes resided here in Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Yorkshire (West Riding), England
1948
1948
Age 60
Walter Holmes resided here in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
1954
11 Mar 1954
Age 66
Death of Walter Holmes in Keighley
Keighley
1954
19 Jul 1954
Age 66
Walter Holmes - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Eastburn Kildwick, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013815I

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: July 1913
    Event Place: Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Steeton with Eastburn, Steeton St Stephen, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Eastburn, Steeton with Eastburn, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Steeton with Eastburn, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1938
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-160631

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1938
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1148

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Yorkshire (West Riding), England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013815I

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Keighley, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: West Yorkshire, England, Electoral Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Montreal, Canada
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-160631

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Montréal, Québec, Canada
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and successors: Inwards Passenger Lists.; Class: BT26; Piece: 1148

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1954
    Event Place: Keighley

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1954
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

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