B. H. Holmes

HOLMES, PERRY

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Date: 4/25/2005 at 16:26:04

HOLMES, B. H., bee hive groceries and city cigar and tobacco store, Vine street; was born Sept. 27, 1851, in Plattsburg, N. Y.; in 1852, came with his parents to Chicago; in 1871, came to West Union. Married Mary E. Perry, Nov. 18, 1875; she was born Sept. 11, 1857, in West Union; have one child - Hattie, born Sept. 30, 1877. He was elected, January, 1878, Foreman of the West Union Hook and Ladder Company.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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