John
HOLMES
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Born: 25 February 1638 in Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England
John was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1661.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Mary ATWOOD (WOOD) 11 December 1661 in Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Mary ATWOOD (WOOD) was born January 1643 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (North Plymouth) (White Island Shores) (White Horse Beach). Mary died 6 January 1714 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (North Plymouth) (White Island Shores) (White Horse Beach). Mary was the child of John ATWOOD (WOOD) and Sarah MASTERSON.
John HOLMES died 24 December 1675 in Duxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
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Recorded occupation: Reverend
Spouse & Children of John HOLMES
Mary ATWOOD (WOOD)Marriage date: 11 December 1661
Marriage place: Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mary ATWOOD (WOOD) was the child of John ATWOOD (WOOD) and Sarah MASTERSON
Children of John HOLMES and Mary ATWOOD (WOOD)
Joseph HOLMESDied: 26 June 1733, Kingston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Sarah HOLMESDied: ,
John HOLMESDied: 18 May 1748, , Province of Massachusetts Bay
Mary HOLMESDied: 1 January 1723, Watertown, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Birth — 163825 February 1638
Heptonstall, Yorkshire, England
1661 Marriage / PartnerJohn HOLMES and Mary ATWOOD (WOOD) 11 December 1661, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (North Plymouth) (White Island Shores) (White Horse Beach)
He was 23 years old.
1665 Birth of ChildJoseph HOLMES was born 3 June 1665, Duxbury, Massachusetts, USA (Cedar Crest) (South Duxbury) (West Duxbury)
John was 27 years old.
1667 Birth of ChildJohn HOLMES was born 5 November 1667, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
John was 29 years old.
1668 Birth of ChildMary HOLMES was born 24 January 1668, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
John was 29 years old.
Death — 167524 December 1675
Duxbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 37.
Record added: 7/23/2015 12:52:25 PM
Last updated: 4/21/2025 11:16:44 AM
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