Holmes, Mary (Mrs. William), 1812-1899

HOLMES

Posted By: Lydia Lucas - Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/17/2014 at 23:52:23

The funeral of Mrs. Holmes, who died on Wednesday, February 22, took place on the 24th. Deceased, who lived about six miles northeast of here, was an aged lady, having reached the age of 85. For about a year she has been suffering from a cancer, which finally caused her death. Services were held at the house by Rev. E. R. Mahood, before the remains were interred in the German Lutheran cemetery. The remaining friends and relatives have the sympathy of all in this sad hour of bereavement.

Source: Sioux County Bee, March 2, 1899: Hull Happenings.

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DIED.
Grandmother Holmes, who lives at the home of her son north east of town died yesterday morning. Her son John and wife, who had been in Arkansas for the past few weeks were summoned by wire and arrived to-day noon. Mrs. Holmes was well known in this community, especially by the old settlers. Her death was not unexpected for she has been ailing for some time past.

Source: Hull Index, Hull, Iowa, February 24, 1899

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The Sioux County Cemetery Index has Holmes, Mary, b. 27 May 1812, d. 23 Feb 1899, ss Wm, Mary J., St Pauls Luth Cem Hull IA. The index also has olmes, Wm., b. 26 Aug 1911 [e.g. 1811?], d. 20 Feb 1894 ss Mary, Mary J., St. Pauls Luth Cem Hull IA. (The index entry for Mary J., 1845-1901, gives her as wife of J., ss Wm. Mary. John Holmes died 1930.)