HOLMES, George Washington 1852 - 1923

HOLMES, FORD, JAMESON, NORRIS

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/24/2024 at 20:30:09

"The Fairfield Daily Ledger"
Thursday, January 3, 1924
Front Page, Column 2

GEORGE W. HOLMES WAS BURIED HERE
Funeral Held Yesterday At The Free Methodist Church In Birmingham

The funeral services for George W. HOLMES, who died suddenly at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ura FORD at Birmingham Monday noon were held yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Free Methodist church in Birmingham. Rev. Behner conducted the last rites. The remains were brought to this city and interred in Evergreen cemetery.

Mr. HOLMES was 73 years of age (sic - 71) and he was a highly respected citizen and a leader in the local Free Methodist church. Five children survive: Benjamin HOLMES of Davenport, Mrs. Katie JAMESON, Mrs. Ura FORD, Miss Nettie HOLMES and Elmer HOLMES of Birmingham.

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Note: Buried in Lot 1st.006 with wife Martha J. NORRIS HOLMES, who died in 1915.