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Watson W Holmes 1892–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1892

Birth Location: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 Feb 1963

Death Location: Fairfield, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Walter Holmes

Mother: Margaret Bower

Spouse(s): Helen R

Children(s): Ruth Holmes, Jean Holmes, Mildred Holmes

Watson W Holmes was born in 1892 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Walter W Holmes And Margaret Maggie Bower. In 1910, Watson W Holmes resided in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Watson W Holmes resided in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. Watson W Holmes married Helen R, and had children including Betty M Holmes, Jean S Holmes, Mildred L Holmes, Ruth E Holmes. Watson W Holmes passed away in 1963 in Fairfield, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Watson W Holmes was born in 1892 in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Walter W Holmes And Margaret Maggie Bower.
  • In 1910, Watson W Holmes resided in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Watson W Holmes resided in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Watson W Holmes married Helen R, and had children including Betty M Holmes, Jean S Holmes, Mildred L Holmes, Ruth E Holmes.
  • Watson W Holmes passed away in 1963 in Fairfield, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Holmes
1859–1930
Birth Location: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
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Margaret Bower
1862–1934
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MB

Spouses(s)

Helen R
1899–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
HR

Children(s)

Ruth Holmes
1924–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
RH
Jean Holmes
1921–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JH
Mildred Holmes
1922–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MH

Watson Holmes's Ancestors

Self
Watson Holmes
1892–1963
Birth Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Walter W Holmes
1859–1930
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret ("Maggie") Bower
1862–1934
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Johannes (P "John") Bower
1824–1910
Brücken, Aschaffenburg, Bayern, Germany
Elizabeth Musheno
1839–1923
Pottsville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christian Bower
1824–
Anna Laffo
1798–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Bauer
1757–1808

Watson Holmes's Descendants

1.
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Watson (W) Holmes (10 Aug 1892–10 Feb 1963) m. Helen R (abt 1899–)
  1. 1. Ruth (E) Holmes 1924–
  2. 2. Jean (S) Holmes 1921–
  3. 3. Mildred (L) Holmes 1922–

Watson Holmes's Timeline

7 Records

1892
10 Aug 1892
Birth of Watson W Holmes in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Watson W Holmes resided here in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Watson W Holmes resided here in Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
1928
Age 36
Watson W Holmes resided here in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Watson W Holmes resided here in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Watson W Holmes resided here in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
1963
10 Feb 1963
Age 71
Death of Watson W Holmes in Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1892
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 138
    [2] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-6; Folder Number: 211
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 173-07-7860; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1598; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 1047
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2076; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0071; Image: 8.0; FHL microfilm: 2341810
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lycoming; Roll: 1894016; Draft Board: 2
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1372; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375385

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1372; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1375385

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Loyalsock, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1598; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 1047

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2076; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0071; Image: 8.0; FHL microfilm: 2341810

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 138

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 173-07-7860; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lycoming, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Lycoming; Roll: 1894016; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1963
    Event Place: Williamsport, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-6; Folder Number: 211
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 173-07-7860; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairfield, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-1999, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Archive Collection Number: Series 1-6; Folder Number: 211
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