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William H Holmes 1894–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1894

Birth Location: Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA

Death Date: 16 April 1950

Death Location: Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA

Father: George Holmes

Mother: Jennie Lennox

Spouse(s): Gladys Trowse

Children(s): June Holmes, Robert Holmes, Constance Holmes, Florence Holmes

In 1894, William H Holmes entered the world in Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA, born to George W Holmes And Jennie G Lennox. In 1900, William H Holmes resided in Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA. In 1915, William H Holmes resided in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States. William H Holmes married Gladys Viola Trowse, and had children including Barbara D Holmes, Constance Jean Holmes, Florence J Holmes, June Holmes, Robert E Holmes, Shirley M Holmes. William H Holmes passed away in 1950 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, William H Holmes entered the world in Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA, born to George W Holmes And Jennie G Lennox.
  • In 1900, William H Holmes resided in Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, William H Holmes resided in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States.
  • William H Holmes married Gladys Viola Trowse, and had children including Barbara D Holmes, Constance Jean Holmes, Florence J Holmes, June Holmes, Robert E Holmes, Shirley M Holmes.
  • William H Holmes passed away in 1950 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Holmes
1875–
Birth Location: New York
GH
Jennie Lennox
1874–
Birth Location: New York
JL

Spouses(s)

Gladys Trowse
1897–1989
Birth Location: Haliburton, Ontario, Canada
GT

Children(s)

June Holmes
1925–1925
Birth Location: –
JH
Robert Holmes
1919–
Birth Location: New York
RH
Constance Holmes
1928–2017
Birth Location: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, USA
CH
Florence Holmes
1921–1928
Birth Location: United States
FH

William Holmes's Ancestors

Self
William Holmes
1894–1950
Birth Place: Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA
Parents
George W Holmes
1875–
New York
Jennie (G) Lennox
1874–
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Holmes's Descendants

1.
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William (H) Holmes (9 Jun 1894–16 April 1950) m. Gladys (Viola) Trowse (May 18, 1897–6 Dec 1989)
  1. 1. June Holmes 1925–1925
  2. 2. Robert (E) Holmes 1919–
  3. 3. Constance (Jean) Holmes 1928–2017
  4. 4. Florence (J) Holmes 1921–1928

William Holmes's Timeline

10 Records

1894
9 Jun 1894
Birth of William H Holmes in Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA
Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
William H Holmes resided here in Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 21
William H Holmes resided here in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 26
William H Holmes resided here in Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 31
William H Holmes resided here in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 36
William H Holmes resided here in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York
Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York
1935
1935
Age 41
William H Holmes resided here in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
William H Holmes resided here in Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
1942
1942
Age 48
William H Holmes resided here in Ogdensburg, New York, USA
Ogdensburg, New York, USA
1950
16 April 1950
Age 56
Death of William H Holmes in Oswego, New York, USA
Oswego, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1894
    Event Place: Canton St Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 279
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: T627_2771; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-106
    [3] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 02; City: Potsdam; County: St Lawrence; Page: 03
    [4] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Potsdam; County: St Lawrence; Page: 5
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 102
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: 1642; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 789.0; FHL microfilm: 2341376
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1753741; Draft Board: 1
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: 1157; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241157
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] New York, County Marriages, 1847-1849
    [12] New York, Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Parishville, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: 1157; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1241157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 07; Assembly District: 02; City: Potsdam; County: St Lawrence; Page: 03

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: T625_1260; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 143; Image: 102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Potsdam; County: St Lawrence; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York; Roll: 1642; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 789.0; FHL microfilm: 2341376

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: T627_2771; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-106

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Potsdam, St Lawrence, New York; Roll: T627_2771; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 45-106

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ogdensburg, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 279

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Jefferson; Roll: 1753741; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 April 1950
    Event Place: Oswego, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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