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William Franklin Holmes 1881–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Apr 1881

Birth Location: Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 25 Dec 1969

Death Location: Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Holmes

Mother: Delilah Regester

Spouse(s): Edna Doolittle

Children(s): Agnes Holmes, Unnamed Holmes, William Holmes

In 1881, William Franklin Holmes entered the world in Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Holmes And Delilah Regester. In 1900, William Franklin Holmes resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William Franklin Holmes resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. William Franklin Holmes married Edna May Doolittle, and had children including Agnes May Holmes, Unnamed Holmes, William Karl Holmes. William Franklin Holmes passed away in 1969 in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1881, William Franklin Holmes entered the world in Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Holmes And Delilah Regester.
  • In 1900, William Franklin Holmes resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William Franklin Holmes resided in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • William Franklin Holmes married Edna May Doolittle, and had children including Agnes May Holmes, Unnamed Holmes, William Karl Holmes.
  • William Franklin Holmes passed away in 1969 in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Holmes
1824–1899
Birth Location: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
JH
Delilah Regester
1833–1912
Birth Location: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
DR

Spouses(s)

Edna Doolittle
1889–1976
Birth Location: Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
ED

Children(s)

Agnes Holmes
1917–1919
Birth Location: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
AH
Unnamed Holmes
1907–
Birth Location: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
UH
William Holmes
1912–1976
Birth Location: Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Holmes's Ancestors

Self
William Holmes
1881–1969
Birth Place: Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Holmes
1824–1899
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Delilah Regester
1833–1912
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
William Holmes
1804–1850
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Abagail (W) Higbee
1800–1850
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
William Regester
1794–1856
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah Baker
1801–1872
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Holmes
1769–1857
Fannie Wells
1773–1846
Benjamin Higbee
1776–1854
Catherine Bell
1782–1802
James Regester
1750–1833
Mary Baker
1759–
Nathan Baker
1757–1804
Hannah Moher
1768–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Obadiah Higbee
1732–1808
Anna Brower
1741–1812
James Sr
1725–1772
Mary Moris
1725–1798
Aaron Baker
1726–1788
Mary Regester
1735–1811
Nehemiah Baker
1717–1778
Lydia Regester
1717–1804

William Holmes's Descendants

1.
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William (Franklin) Holmes (15 Apr 1881–25 Dec 1969) m. Edna (May) Doolittle (2 Mar 1889–11 Aug 1976)
  1. 1. Agnes (May) Holmes 1917–1919
  2. 2. Unnamed Holmes 1907–
  3. 3. William (Karl) Holmes 1912–1976 m. Louise Tyrone 1909–1987
    1. 1. Robert (Wayne) Holmes 1941–1996
    2. 2. Bonna (Lee) Holmes 1941–1990

William Holmes's Timeline

8 Records

1881
15 Apr 1881
Birth of William Franklin Holmes in Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 19
William Franklin Holmes resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
William Franklin Holmes resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1912
abt 1912
Age 31
William Franklin Holmes resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 39
William Franklin Holmes resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 49
William Franklin Holmes resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 59
William Franklin Holmes resided here in Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1969
25 Dec 1969
Age 88
Death of William Franklin Holmes in Robinson Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Robinson Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1881
    Event Place: Robinson, Carnegie, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2240402; Local board: Allegheny , Pennsylvania.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 178-26-6617; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951.
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania. Death Certificates, 1906–1968
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 019001-022000
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1528; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 773; Image: 214.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1989; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 775; Image: 1076.0.
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1852248; Draft Board: 1.
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0482; FHL microfilm: 1241370
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 210; Image: 95.
    [11] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 123
    [12] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 488; Certificate Number Range: 117451-120450
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [14] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0482; FHL microfilm: 1241370

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1297; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 210; Image: 95.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 488; Certificate Number Range: 117451-120450

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1528; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 773; Image: 214.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1989; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 775; Image: 1076.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Robinson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1852248; Draft Board: 1.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1969
    Event Place: Robinson Township, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 178-26-6617; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: 1951.
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania. Death Certificates, 1906–1968
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Find a Grave Index
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