Ira Edward Holmes

Ira Holmes
(1815-1890)

Harriet Newell
(1809-1847)

William Porter Packard Sr
(Cal 1809-1891)

Sarah Ann Fowler
(1816-1858)

Charles Tarbell Holmes
(1841-1910)

Mary Josephine Packard
(1850-1925)

Ira Edward Holmes
(1875-1944)

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Spouses/Children:
1. Frances DeForrest Coleman

Ira Edward Holmes ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹ ¹⁰ ¹¹ ¹²

Born: 13 March 1875, , Winnebago County, IL ² ⁴ ⁷ ⁸ ¹⁰ ¹²
Marriage (1): Frances DeForrest Coleman on 21 September 1897 in , Rock County, WI ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶
Died: 29 March 1944, Rockford, IL at age 69 ¹¹ ¹² ¹³
Buried: 31 March 1944, Caledonia, IL ¹¹ ¹²

bullet General Notes:

As an adult, he usually went by his middle name of Edward, as evidenced by the obituary for his father in December 1910 and the various census forms.
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bullet Death Notes:

Name: Ira Edward Holmes
Death Date: 29 Mar 1944
Death Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
Gender: Male
Age: 72
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1872
Birthplace: Belvidere, Ill.
Father: Charles Holmes
Occupation: Retired
Residence: Rockford, Winnebago, Ill.
Spouse: Frances Holms
Burial Date: 31 Mar 1944
Burial Place: Argyle, Boone, Ill
Cemetery: Argyle
Digital Folder Number: 4152592
Image Number: 2890
Film Number: 1983617
Volume/Page/Certificate Number: 13954

Source Citation
"Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N3VQ-TNW : accessed 19 July 2012), Ira Edward Holmes, 1944.
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Something may be wrong with his death date of 29 Mar 1944. His sister, Clara died over one year later on 16 May 1945 and Edward was listed as a surviving brother in her obituary.
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bullet Noted events in his life were:

• He has alternate birth date of 13 March 1872 and a birth location of Belvidere, IL.

This birth date was shown on the record from "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947" for Ira Edward Holmes. It was probably provided by a relative or his spouse and the date may be inaccurate.
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• He has alternate birth information of 13 March 1874.This birth date was given on his WWI Draft Registration Card. ⁹

• He appeared on the 1880 US Census in Cherry Valley, IL on 1 June 1880. ¹⁰

1880 US Census
Page 15C, District 217, Dwelling 149, Family 153, Roll 0261
Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, Illinois
Ira E. Holmes..Son..5..IL

(Living with parents.)
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• He appeared on the 1900 US Census in Caledonia Township, Boone, IL on 4 June 1900. ²

1900 US Census
Sheet 2B, District 7, Family 35
Caledonia Township, Boone County, Illinois
House rented
Married 3 years
Edward Holmes..Head..1875..25..IL..Farmer

(Living with wife and 2 sons.)
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• He appeared on the 1910 US Census in Rockford, IL on 16 April 1910. ³

1910 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 171, Dwelling 44, Family 55
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
812 Mulberry Street; house rented
Married 12 years
Edward Holmes..Head..33..IL..Carpenter, Building Construction

(Living with wife, 3 children, and sister-in-law.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 13 Mar 1875, then his age should have been 35 instead of 33.
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• His occupation on 12 September 1918 was a Carpenter for Eastwood & Stockburger, 122 South Main Street in Rockford, IL. ⁹

• He resided at 309 South Winnebago Street on 12 September 1918 in Rockford, IL.
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• On 12 September 1918, he registered for the World War I Draft at Rockford, IL.

Name: Ira Edward Holmes
Birth Date: 13 Mar 1874
Birthplace: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Relative's Name: Frances Holmes
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• He appeared on the 1920 US Census in Rockford, IL on 10 January 1920. ⁴

1920 US Census
Sheet 11A, District 190, Dwelling 156, Family 284
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
309 South Winnebago Street; house rented
Edward Holmes..Head..45..IL..Carpenter

(Living with wife and daughter.)
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• He appeared on the 1930 US Census in Rockford, IL on 8 April 1930. ⁵

1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 24, Dwelling 134, Family 221, Roll 571
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
577 West State Street (Rear); house rented $35
Edward Holmes..Head..56..IL..Carpenter

(Living with wife and oldest son who is supposedly still married but living with parents.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 13 Mar 1875, then his age should have been 55 instead of 56.
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• He appeared on the 1940 US Census in Rockford, IL on April 1940. ⁶

1940 US Census
Sheet 13A, District 101-28, Family 332, Roll 912
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
112 West State Street; Rent $15
Edward Holmes..Head..66..IL..3rd grade

(Living with wife.)

NOTE - If his birth date was 13 Mar 1875, then his age should have been 65 instead of 66.
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• He was buried on 31 March 1944 in the Scottish Cemetery in Caledonia, IL.

Also known as: Argyle Cemetery, Scotch Argyle Cemetery, Scotch Cemetery, Willow Creek Cemetery. Located on county line of Boone and Winnebago Counties.

Find A Grave Memorial #137683211
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Ira married Frances DeForrest Coleman, daughter of Frank Coleman and Alice Vel Dyer, on 21 September 1897 in , Rock County, WI.¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ (Frances DeForrest Coleman was born in February 1880 in Argyle, IL,² ³ ⁵ ⁶ died on 2 April 1941 in Rockford, IL ¹⁴ and was buried on 5 April 1941 in Caledonia, IL ¹⁴.)

bullet Noted events in their marriage were:

• They appeared on the 1900 US Census in Caledonia Township, Boone, IL on 4 June 1900. ²

1900 US Census
Sheet 2B, District 7, Family 35
Caledonia Township, Boone County, Illinois
House rented
Married 3 years
Edward Holmes..Head..1875..25..IL..Farmer
Francis Holmes..Wife..Feb 1880..20..IL..2/2
Ernest Holmes..Son..Feb 1898..2..IL
David Holmes..Son..Mar 1899..1..IL
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• They appeared on the 1910 US Census in Rockford, IL on 16 April 1910. ³

1910 US Census
Sheet 3A, District 171, Dwelling 44, Family 55
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
812 Mulberry Street; house rented
Married 12 years
Edward Holmes..Head..33..IL..Carpenter, Building Construction
Frances Holmes..Wife..29..IL..3/3
Ernest Holmes..Son..11..IL
David Holmes..Son..10..IL
Lottie Holmes..Daughter..8..IL
Lettie Colman..Sister-in-Law..19..IL..Single
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• They appeared on the 1920 US Census in Rockford, IL on 10 January 1920. ⁴

1920 US Census
Sheet 11A, District 190, Dwelling 156, Family 284
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
309 South Winnebago Street; house rented
Edward Holmes..Head..45..IL..Carpenter
Francis Holmes..Wife..38..IL
Mattie D. Holmes..Daughter..17..IL..Clerk
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• They appeared on the 1930 US Census in Rockford, IL on 8 April 1930. ⁵

1930 US Census
Sheet 8B, District 24, Dwelling 134, Family 221, Roll 571
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
577 West State Street (Rear); house rented $35
Edward Holmes..Head..56..IL..Carpenter
Frances Holmes..Wife..49..IL
Ernest Holmes..Son..32..IL..Married (?)..Sales Mgr, Motor Oil
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• They appeared on the 1940 US Census in Rockford, IL on April 1940. ⁶

1940 US Census
Sheet 13A, District 101-28, Family 332, Roll 912
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
112 West State Street; Rent $15
Edward Holmes..Head..66..IL..3rd grade
Frances Holmes..Wife..59..IL..8th grade
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bullet Marriage Notes:

Name: Edward Holmes
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 21 Sep 1897
Event Place: Rock, Wisconsin, United States
Event Place (Original): Rock, Wisconsin, United States
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Charles Holmes
Mother's Name: Josephine Packard
Spouse's Name: Frances Colman
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Father's Name: Frank Colman
Spouse's Mother's Name: Alice Dyer

Citing this Record
"Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRFX-9F8 : 30 January 2020), Frances Colman in entry for Edward Holmes, 1897.
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1 "Wisconsin Marriages, 1836-1930," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1708704 : accessed 31 Mar 2020), Edward Holmes, 1897.

2 1900 U.S. census, population schedule, Caledonia Township, Boone County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 7, sheet 2B, family 35, Ira Edward Holmes and Frances Coleman; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 23 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T623.

3 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 171, sheet 3A, dwelling 44, family 55, Ira Edward Holmes and Frances Coleman; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 23 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T624.

4 1920 U.S. census, population schedule, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 190, sheet 11A, dwelling 156, family 284, Ira Edward Holmes and Frances Coleman; index and images (accessed 23 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T625.

5 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 24, sheet 8B, dwelling 134, family 221, Ira Edward Holmes and Frances Coleman; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 23 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 571.

6 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 28, p. 13A, household 332; index and images, FamilySearch.org; citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 912.

7 Lisa Holmes, "Lisa Holmes Family Tree," database, RootsWeb (http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3110691 : accessed 24 Oct 2014).

8 Sharon Rouse, "Pedigree Resource File," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.2.1/9QD4-WNW : accessed 24 Jul 2012).

9 "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 24 February 2021); Ira Edward Holmes, 1917-1918.

10 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, Illinois, enumeration district (ED) 217, p. 15C, dwelling 149, family 153, Charles Tarbell Holmes and Mary Josephine Packard; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 21 Oct 2014); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T9, roll 0261.

11 "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1438856 : accessed 23 Oct 2014), Name: Ira Edward Holmes; Death Date: 29 Mar 1944; Death Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.

12 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 25 March 2019), memorial page for Ira Edward Holmes (13 Mar 1875\endash 29 Mar 1944), Find A Grave Memorial no. 137683211, citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA

13 Illinois State Archives, "Illinois Statewide Death Index (1916–1950)," database (https://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp : accessed 15 Sep 2009), HOLMES, IRA E.; citing Certificate 0013954, 1944-03-29, WINNEBAGO, ROCKFORD.

14 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 25 March 2019), memorial page for Frances Coleman Holmes (12 Feb 1881\endash 2 Apr 1941), Find A Grave Memorial no. 108054734, citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA

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