Person:James Holmes (15)

Watchers
Rev. James Holmes
b.1757
m. Est 1752
  1. Rev. John Holmes1753 - 1831
  2. Dr. Joshua Holmes1755 - 1836
  3. Rev. James Holmes1757 - 1837
m. 1785
  1. Rev. Manley Holmes - 1818
Facts and Events
Name[1] Rev. James Holmes
Gender Male
Birth[1] 1757
Marriage 1785 to Elizabeth Manley
Death[1] 28 Feb 1837 Colesbourne, Gloucesteshire, EnglandColesbourne Glebe

According to H. D. Baskerville, the Rev. James Holmes was educated ay Killygorden School and graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1780. He was ordained a clregyman in the Church of England. He married in 1785, Elizabeth Manley, who died 3 Mar 1837. They both died at Colesbourne Glebe, in Colesbourne, Gloucestershire where he was rector. All their 5 children predeceased them unmarried.

References
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Baskerville, H. D. Genealogical Tables and Notes Relating to the Families of Baskerville, Sproulle, Crowther, Bowden, Maginniss, Holmes, Baird, Cuthbert, Davenport. (Poona, 1930).