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     William Holmes was born on 14 August 1720 at Plymouth, MA.¹ He married Ruth Morton between 23 July 1740 and 1741 at Plymouth, MA.¹

     William Holmes 2nd was born circa July 1811 at Frankfort, Waldo County, ME.¹ He married Emeline Cobb, daughter of William Cobb and Emily Woodward, in November 1836 at Hampden, Penobscot County, ME.¹ William Holmes 2nd died on 17 February 1881 at Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME, (at age 69 Yr 7 Mo.)¹ He was buried in Nealley's Corner in Hampden, It was not stated whether in Hampden, MA or ME, but Maine seems more likely.¹

     The earliest written record I could find on William Holmes, 2nd was in 1835 when he purchased land in Frankfort (Waldo County) Maine from Thomas R. Holmes for the sum of $400.00. He also purchased land from Jeremiah Holmes in Frankfort for $40.00 in 1835. Further purchases in Frankfort were in 1836 - from Joseph Conant for $250.00; for $150.00 from Joseph Conant in 1841, from Samuel Hall of Boston land in Frankfort for $600.00.
     Federal Census of Frankfort lists a William Holmes, 2nd in 1840 with 2 males between 20-30, 1 male 5-10, 1 female 20-30, one female -5. The 1850 Federal Census lists William Holmes, 2nd age 35; wife Emeline, age 31, and children: Mary E., 10; Emily, 8; Arthur, 6; Horace, 2 and Sarah E. Cobb, 22.
     Down-East Ancestry Vol 8, #2, Aug 1984 lists 'non-residents in the town of Hampden' marriage of William Holmes, 2nd and Emeline COBB of Hampden, m int Nov. 1836 2:223. A grave stone in the Neally Corner Cemetary shows that Emeline, wife of William Holmes, 2nd died 24 Sept 1855, aet 36. Also buried is son Horace, died 1837 aet 1 yr 1 mo, and daughter Emily daughter of William holmes, 2nd and wife Emeline at age 11, 5 Sep 1855. In his petition for federal pension, William Holmes stated his wife Emeline, mother of Arthur, died in Sangerville, ME.Frankfort, ME also records marriage of William Holmes, 2nd of Frankfort, and Emeline Cobb, Hampden 24 Oct 1836 by William Holmes, Esq.
     Records show that William Holmes, 2nd and Charlotte Crowell of Dexter were married 18 Aug 1857. (VR Book 1 - Dexter.)
     The Federal Census 1860 shows William Holmes, age 50; wife Charlotte, 45; Arthur, 16 and Horace 11 in Sangerville, ME. This is confirmed in the application for pension based on the death in the Civil War of son Arthur. William claims he sold the farm after Arthur's death, left Sangerville in 1865, resided with son Horace in Dexter until he moved to Presque Isle in 1867. The Federal Census of Presque Isle, 1880, shows William Holmes, age 68, (farmer) and wife Charlotte, age 64.
     The pension application and military records, state that son Arthur joined the 22nd Maine Regiment, Company I, 10 Sept 1862 for a nine-month period. History of the regiment, (Maine in the War) states the Regiment was mustered 18 Oct 1862, arrived in Washington that month and was ordered to Arlington Heights, VA. Then to Fortress Monroe where it was part of an expedition to New Orleans, leaving 2 Dec. It was then sent to Baton Rouge, LA where it was noted the regiment suffered from sickness and death. It was part of the seige of Port Hudson. Port Hudson surrendered 8 July 1963 after which the regiment was quartered within its walls, and then left by boat up the Mississippi to Cairo to head back to Maine by rail where it arrived the 6th of August. Unfortunately, Private Arthur Holmes had died 2 July, 1963 at Baton Rouge, LA of diphtheria.His remains interred Grave 264, Baton Rouge National Cemetary
     The pension application reveals the physical deterioration and dependance of William Holmes on his son Arthur. William Holmes suffered from liver, kidney and general derangement of the digestive organs. Applications were dated both 1872 and 1879 and include numerous exhibits from citizens of Sangerville and Presque Isle attesting to the health and dependance of William Holmes.#156426.
     A deed dated 25 Apr 1873 shows purchase of land in Presque Isle in 1873 in the Spragueville area.
     William Holmes died in Presque Isle 17 Feb 1881. His stone in the Nealley Corner Cemetery in Hampden, Maine lists his age as 69 years, 7 mos thus putting his birth at July, 1811. His daughter Mary E. Wood and son Horace signed the Probate Petition with Mary E. on 14 Nov 1881 giving her brother Horace legal power to settle the estate. In the Schedule of inventory of Real Estate, parts of four pieces of land, and one lot of 185 acres were in his possession at death - total value $975.00. He owed and was owed money by many citizens. Also listed are farming tools, stock and furniture valued at $415.00.
     Although there are lists of births in Frankfort from that period, there has been found no record of a William Holmes' birth that could be proven to be he. Although the Petition states that Arthur Holmes was born in Frankfort (Hampden area) there has yet been found no evidence as to parentage or birthplace of William Holmes, 2nd. Clues to Holmes in Plymouth who came to Orrington in the 1780's and then returned to Plymouth are a possibility with one of the sons, Thomas Holmes, listed as the father of Nancy b 1813, Harriot B 1816, John b 1822 and William NFI. The other brothers of Thomas,- William and Jeremiah have been ruled out by virtue of deaths of their children or through wills. However, it must be noted that William Holmes, 2nd spent considerable sums of money on property in the 1830's when he was a man in his 20's. Somewhere there must be a record of from whence the money came. NOTE - While in the courthouse at Belfast, Waldo County, I located the probate of Nancy H Conant, daughter of the above named Thomas.Disposition of her personal estate stated she had died intestate 2 August 1893. 'Her heirs are the children ann grandchildren of one sister Harriet, Margaret, and three brothers to wit: William Holmes, Thomas Holmes and Jeremiah Holmes, all deceased. Those named were Mary E. Wood, Clara E. Sprague (remarried widow of Horace W. Holmes), et others. This proves that the William NFI listed among the children of Thomas Holmes was indeed William Holmes, 2nd father of Mary E. WOOD, and Horace W. Holmes. It should also be noted that the 2nd does not necessarily mean Jr or son of. Both William, and Jeremiah, sons of Thomas were called 2nd in many legal papers. Apparently this was to separate them from their father's brothers, namely William and Jeremiah Holmes, both leading businessmen and churchmen of Frankfort.¹

     William Hudson Holmes was born in 1882 at Presque Isle, Aroostook County, ME.¹ He married Lilias Greenlaw.¹ William Hudson Holmes died on 2 May 1955 at Presque Isle, ME.¹ He was buried in Fairmont Cemetery in Presque Isle.¹

     General source(s) for this information, see footnotes, and Family Information.¹

     William Robinson Holmes was born on 23 September 1828 at Frankfort, ME.¹ He married Bethia Jane Bickford.¹

     William Sanford Holmes was born on 31 March 1817 at Frankfort, ME.¹ He died on 3 September 1849.¹ He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Winterport.¹

     Cameron Guild Holt was born on 5 April 1966 at Ridgewood, NJ.¹ He died on 17 January 2009 at Laguna Hills, CA.¹

     The obituary of Cameron Guild Holt appeared on 25 January 2009 in the Orange County Register.¹

     Thomas Holt married Mary Holt.¹ Thomas Holt died on 7 June 1886 at Ridgewood, NJ.¹

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     Thomas Holt died 7 June 1886 at Ridgewood, NJ, leaving widow and 4 children (not named). Mary Holt, Thomas Holt Jr., William Holt and George Holt, executors.¹

     John Holton was born in 1641 at Hartford, CT.¹ He married Abigail Fisher, daughter of Joshua Fisher and Mary Aldis, on 1 March 1666/67 at Dedham, MA.¹ John Holton died on 14 April 1717 at Northampton, MA.¹

     Mary Holton was born on 19 May 1714.¹ She married John Munn, son of Benjamin Munn and Thankful Nims.¹ Mary Holton died on 8 January 1768 at Northfield, MA.¹

     Married name: Munn.

     William Holton was born on 13 July 1675 at Dedham, MA.¹ He married Abigail Edwards, daughter of Samuel Edwards and Sarah Corlin, on 5 December 1706 at Northampton, MA.¹ William Holton died on 13 November 1755 at Northfield, MA.¹

     William Holton was born on 20 October 1610 at Holton St. Mary, Suffolk, England.¹ He married Mary (?) circa 1638.¹ William Holton died on 12 August 1691 at Northampton, MA.¹

     Fannie C Holtz was born in 1885.¹ She married Dorsey R Buskirk, son of Ralph Jacob Buskirk and Allie M Rosenberger, in 1910.¹ Fannie C Holtz died in 1967.¹

     Married name: Buskirk.

     Margaret Homans was born circa 1795.¹ She married John D Redman on 19 December 1824 at Brooksville, Penobscot County, ME, (Brookville Vital records has intent listed as 1823, and marriage as 23 Apr 1824.)¹ Margaret Homans died on 28 June 1858 at age 62 yrs, 11 mths, 28 ds.¹ She was buried in Locust Grove in Hampden, Lot 432.¹

     Margaret Homans and John D Redman appeared on the census of 1837 at Hampden, ME. Abigail Redman, Mary E Redman, Hudson O Redman, George Redman, Lucy Redman, Leonard Redman, Pamela Redman and Frances Redman were enumerated with them.¹ Proc. of the NE Historical Society (Apr 1950) list her as a Mrs. Margaret Homans. Married name: Redman.

     Ann Hone was born on 6 June 1805.¹ She married Rev. James M Mathews.¹ Ann Hone died on 26 January 1887.¹

     Catherine Hone was born in 1807.¹ She married Charles Alexander Clinton, son of DeWitt Clinton and Maria Franklin, in 1827.¹ Catherine Hone died on 5 October 1841 at Westchester County, NY.^1,2

     Catherine was the niece of Philip Hone, mayor of New York City in 1825.² Married name: Clinton.

     Catherine Hone was born in 1748.¹ She married Philip Jacob Oswald on 2 December 1767.¹ Catherine Hone died.¹

     Catherine Hone was born on 5 February 1807.¹ She married Charles Clinton.¹

     Elizabeth Hone was born on 8 September 1787.¹ She married Myndert Van Schaick.¹

     Henry Hone was born on 7 January 1800.¹ He married (1) Caroline Burrill.¹ Henry Hone married (2) Hannah Haywood.¹ Henry Hone died on 29 September 1856.¹

     Isaac Hone was born on 14 February 1794.¹ He married Eliza Kent.¹ Isaac Hone died in June 1856.¹

     Joanna Esther Hone was born on 31 January 1799.¹ She married Samuel Shaw Howland.¹ Joanna Esther Hone died on 29 September 1842.¹

     Johannes Hone was born circa 1711 (or 1721.)¹

     Johannes Hahn (later called Hone), born in 1721, the first ancestor of the Hone family in New York, was a "Palatine," who at the age of 18 years arrived in Philadelphia on 27 Aug 1739, on the ship Samuel from Rotterdam, Hugh Pierce, master. The date of his death is unknown, and the last mention of him that has been found is in 1749. New York Lutheran Church records tell us that "Johann Hahn Y. M. (young man), from Philadelphia" was married on October 25, 1740 to Magdalena Klotzen or Klotz, a widow.¹ It is interesting to observe that the Hone's family crest is the same as that of an Irish family of Hone. Perhaps in earlier days an Irish Hone had migrated to Holland, as the Livingstons did from Scotland.¹ Name variation: Johannes Hahn.¹

     John Hone was born on 16 September 1764.¹ He married Joanna Stoutenburgh on 29 November 1786.¹ John Hone died on 12 April 1832.¹

     John Hone and his more famous brother, Philip Hone, entered the auction and commission business. The name of their firm was "Philip & John Hone." The business was that of auctioneering, which at that time consisted chiefly in selling the cargoes brought to the port of New York. The firm was very prosperous and bore an honored name throughout the United States.
     Walter Barrett in his Old Merchants of New York City, says:
     The two brothers, John and Philip Hone, afterwards so prominent in the city were trained from boyhood in John McVickar's counting-house, and then established in business. John Hone in after life often acknowledging that he owed all his success to the unlimited credit opened for him in London by John McVickar, with his correspondents, more especially with the great house of Phyn, Ellice & English. Their store was a very large brick one at No. 61 Wall Street. The business began to fall off in about 1830 when the field in which they had had almost a monopoly became crowded with competitors.¹

     John Hone was born on 30 August 1796.¹ He married Marie Antoinette Kane on 12 November 1817.¹ John Hone died on 9 April 1829.¹

     Judith Hone was born on 20 November 1792.¹ She married John Anthon.¹ Judith Hone died in 1876.¹

     Magdalena Hone married Hendrick Will on 25 November 1761.¹

     Philip Hone was born on 25 October 1780.² He died on 5 May 1851.²

     Philip Hone was between 1825 and 1826 the mayor of NYC at New York City, NY.^1,2

     Philip Hone was born on 15 April 1743.¹ He married Esther Bourdet, daughter of Samuel Bourdet, on 12 December 1763.¹ Philip Hone died on 13 September 1798 of yellow fever.¹

     He enlisted in the Provincial Troops in 1759, in his 17th year. At that time he had already adopted the name of Philip Hone instead of Johan Philip Hahn. He lived in a house in Dutch Street in 1780. Four years later he bought a wooden house on the corner of Dutch and John Streets, where he transacted his business. Philip Hone was made a Free-man of the City of New York in 1765 by Mayor John Cruger.¹ Name variation: Johann Phillip Hahn.¹

     Philip Hone was born on 25 October 1780.¹ He married Catherine Dunscombe.¹ Philip Hone died on 5 May 1851.¹

     John Hone and his more famous brother, Philip Hone, entered the auction and commission business. The name of their firm was "Philip & John Hone." The business was that of auctioneering, which at that time consisted chiefly in selling the cargoes brought to the port of New York. The firm was very prosperous and bore an honored name throughout the United States.
     Walter Barrett in his Old Merchants of New York City, says:
     The two brothers, John and Philip Hone, afterwards so prominent in the city were trained from boyhood in John McVickar's counting-house, and then established in business. John Hone in after life often acknowledging that he owed all his success to the unlimited credit opened for him in London by John McVickar, with his correspondents, more especially with the great house of Phyn, Ellice & English. Their store was a very large brick one at No. 61 Wall Street. The business began to fall off in about 1830 when the field in which they had had almost a monopoly became crowded with competitors.¹