Robert Holmes, b. 1816

19 Jan 1816 - 27 Dec 1908

Robert Holmes (Homes) (1816–1908) was born 19 Jan. 1816 in Bosbury, Herefordshire, England. He was the son of Robert Holmes and Margaret Derry. He married Elizabeth Cole on 26 Jun. 1838 in Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England. He was baptized by Wilford Woodruff on 9 Mar. 1840. He died 27 Dec. 1908 in Willard, Box Elder Co., Utah.

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