D. A. HOLMES (b. 1834)

HOLMES, CARTER

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Date: 6/4/2005 at 22:38:08

HOLMES, D. A., farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. Fayette owns 148 acres valued at $6,000; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Jan. 5, 1834; came to this county in 1858. Married Mrs. Angelica N. Holmes in 1863; she died Aug. 19, 1867; his children by that marriage are S. Kate and Daniel N.; Mrs. Holmes' children by a former marriage with James A. Holmes are James A. and Lizzie O. Mr. Holmes married Mrs. Sarah J. Carter, June 18, 1869; she was born in Cartersville, Oswego Co., N. Y., Aug. 7, 1842; their children are George R., John A. and Ina. The principal product of his farm is corn, hay and stock. Is a Democrat and Protestant.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Centre Township
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