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R. A. Holmes, D.D.S

GARMON, HOLMES, JOHNSON, OGLE

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 8/15/2004 at 11:36:04

Dr. R. A. Holmes has been continuously engaged in the practice of dentistry at Earlham for the past twelve years and is the only representative of his profession in the town. His birth occurred in Warren county, Iowa, on their 17th of March, 1879, his parents being William A. and Elizabeth (Ogle) Holmes, who were natives of Ohio and Iowa respectively. The father, an agriculturist by occupation, removed to Warren county, this state, in an early day and there purchased and improved a farm which he operated successfully for a number of years or until the time of his retirement. In 1910 he removed to California, passing away in that state on the 25th of December, 1912. His wife was called to her final rest in the year 1884.

R. A. Holmes acquired his early education in the public schools and continued his studies in Simpson College of Indianola, Iowa. Subsequently, having determined upon a professional career, he entered the College of Dentistry of Drake University at Des Moines, which institution conferred upon him the degree of D. D. S. in 1903. In that year he opened an office at Earlham, Madison county, where he has remained continuously to the present time, being the only dentist of the town and enjoying a well merited and gratifying practice. With the progress of the profession he keeps abreast through his membership in the American Dental Society and the Iowa State Dental Society.

On the 29th of November, 1905, Dr. Holmes was united in marriage to Miss Viola Garmon, a daughter of N. O. and Julia (Johnson) Garmon, who were born in Michigan and Indiana respectively. They took up their abode among the pioneer residents of Union county, Iowa, where Mr. Garmon successfully followed farming for a number of years. Eventually, however, he put aside the active work of the fields and came to Earlham, where for four years he conducted a lumber business. At the present time he makes his home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Dr. Holmes has supported the men and measures of the republican party, believing firmly in its principles. His religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church, while fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In both social and professional relations he holds to high ideals and has commanded the esteem and confidence of all who know him.

Taken from the book, “The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1915”


 

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