HOLMES, James 1813-1895

HOLMES

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 5/2/2012 at 22:45:47

[Waterloo Courier, Wednesday, September 25, 1895]

Death of James Holmes

James Holmes, of Hudson, died at his home at 6 o'clock last evening, at a ripe old age. Mr. Holmes has been a resident of this county for many years, being numbered among its oldest settlers. He was for a long time one of the sturdy and prosperous tillers of the soil of Black hawk and only retired from active life when forced to do so because of his advanced age. He was a man of moral character and sterling integrity and by these and many other admirable qualities he commanded the respect of all with whom he came in contact.

The deceased raised a family of eight children, who have grown up and entered into the activities of life to bring honor to his name. There were five sons and three daughters. Three of the sons, Richard, James and Frank, are citizens of Waterloo.

The deceased also had a brother John Holmes, residing near this city.

Arrangements for the funeral had not been completed at noon today, pending the arrival of relatives from South Dakota, but it is not likely that the obsequies will be held before Thursday.

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[Waterloo Courier, October 2, 1895]

FUNERAL OF MR. HOLMES

HUDSON, IOWA —The funeral of James Holmes, of Hudson occurred from his late residence at 9:30 this morning.

Following a short service at the house the body was removed to the church, where a more extended service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Bywater, of Waterloo, assisted by Rev. Wm. Thompsen, of Hudson. The obsequies were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends.

Interment took place at Elmwood cemetery.

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Note: James' gravestone reads: FATHER, Died September 23, 1895
Aged 81 years, 11 months and 6 days.
[Date of birth would be October 17, 1813]

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