Sarah Virginia Skinner1,2

F, b. 25 October 1865, d. 21 January 1934
FatherDavid Skinner2
MotherMary Jane Ice2
Birth*Sarah Virginia Skinner was born on 25 October 1865 in West Virginia.3,4 
Marriage*She married Robert A. Holmes, son of Thomas Holmes and Mary Snyder, in February 1892.5,6,7,2 
Death*Sarah Virginia Skinner died on 21 January 1934 at German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, at age 66 years, 2 months and 26 days.3,8 
Burial*She was buried on 23 January 1934 at Cross Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Cross Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.5,8 

Family

Robert A. Holmes b. 28 Apr 1854, d. 7 Jan 1938
Sarah Virginia and Robert A. Holmes had five children (see The 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio).2 

Citations

  1. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Sarah Virginia Holmes, died 21 Jan 1934, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, certificate 3626, informant Mrs. W. B. Dickey, Unionport, Ohio; father Henry Skinner born Ohio.
  2. [S50] Joseph B Doyle, 20th Century History of Steubenville, page 551.
  3. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 17; 1865-1934.
  4. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Sarah Virginia Holmes, died 21 Jan 1934, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, certificate 3626, informant Mrs. W. B. Dickey, Unionport, Ohio; born 25 Oct 1865 in West Virginia.
  5. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 17.
  6. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Robert A. Holmes, died 7 Jan 1938, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, certificate 6941, informant Anne Gishen, Unionport, Ohio; widowed, wife Sarah Holmes.
  7. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Sarah Virginia Holmes, died 21 Jan 1934, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, certificate 3626, informant Mrs. W. B. Dickey, Unionport, Ohio; married, husband Robert A. Holmes.
  8. [S2232] Ohio Death Record 1908-1953, Sarah Virginia Holmes, died 21 Jan 1934, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, certificate 3626, informant Mrs. W. B. Dickey, Unionport, Ohio.

Martha E. Timmerman1,2

F, b. 6 October 1848, d. 19 April 1935
FatherDavid Timmerman2
MotherElizabeth Skiinner2
Birth*Martha E. Timmerman was born on 6 October 1848 in Ohio.3,4 
Marriage*She married Thomas B. Holmes, son of Thomas Holmes and Mary Snyder, on 3 December 1872 at Jefferson County, Ohio, by I. F. Boyd, Minister of the Gospel.5,6 
Widowed*Martha E. Timmerman was widowed at age 30 by the death of her husband, Thomas B. Holmes on 2 November 1878.7,8,9,10 
Death*Martha E. Timmerman died on 19 April 1935 at Smithfield Village, Jefferson County, Ohio, at age 86 (at age 86 years, 6 months and 13 days.)11 
Burial*She was buried on 22 April 1935 at Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio.11 

Family

Thomas B. Holmes b. 11 Jan 1838, d. 2 Nov 1878
Children

Citations

  1. [S2788] Family Search, Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962, Name: David Alonzo Holms; Gender: Male; Birth Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Birth Date: 20 Dec 1873; Father's Name: Thomas B. Holmes; Mother's Name: Martha E. Timmerman; FHL Film Number: 900039; accessed 15 Feb 2013.
  2. [S2899] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, images online at www.familysearch.org, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953, 1935, 26601-29500, image 1401 of 3274, accessed 27 Feb 2013; Martha E. Holmes died 19 Apr 1935, Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio; informant Mrs Lucy Timmerman, Smithfield, Ohio; parents Daivd Timmerman and Elizabeth Skinner; both born Ohio.
  3. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Martha E. Holmes household, dwelling 45, family 45, Cross Creek Township, page 270, enumerated 4 Jun 1880; indicates born c 1848 (age 32) in Ohio.
  4. [S2899] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, images online at www.familysearch.org, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953, 1935, 26601-29500, image 1401 of 3274, accessed 27 Feb 2013; Martha E. Holmes died 19 Apr 1935, Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio; informant Mrs Lucy Timmerman, Smithfield, Ohio; born Ohio 6 Oct 1848.
  5. [S576] Research Notes by Kay VanLerberg, penciled note after 1880 census extract: widow of Thomas B.
  6. [S2580] Leila S. Francy, Marriage Records of Jefferson County, Ohio 1865-1874, page 100; Thomas B. Holmes and Martha E. Zimmerman married 3 Dec 1872 by I.F. Boyd, M.G.
  7. [S2576] Leila S. Francy, Deaths Recorded in Jefferson County, Ohio 1867-1887, page 86; death of Thomas B. Holmes.
  8. [S2899] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, images online at www.familysearch.org, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953, 1935, 26601-29500, image 1401 of 3274, accessed 27 Feb 2013; Martha E. Holmes died 19 Apr 1935, Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio; informant Mrs Lucy Timmerman, Smithfield, Ohio; widow.
  9. [S83] Esther Weygandt Powell, Jefferson Co Tombstones, page 17; 1878.
  10. [S836] 1 Jun 1890 U.S. Census, Jefferson County, Ohio, Martha E. Holmes, House 47, Family 3, Cross Creek Township.
  11. [S2899] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953, images online at www.familysearch.org, Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953, 1935, 26601-29500, image 1401 of 3274, accessed 27 Feb 2013; Martha E. Holmes died 19 Apr 1935, Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio; informant Mrs Lucy Timmerman, Smithfield, Ohio.
  12. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Martha E. Holmes household, dwelling 45, family 45, Cross Creek Township, page 270, enumerated 4 Jun 1880.
  13. [S1612] "Infant Baptisms Presbyterian Church of Cross Creek", page 12.

David Alonzo Holmes1

M, b. 20 December 1873
FatherThomas B. Holmes2,3 b. 11 Jan 1838, d. 2 Nov 1878
MotherMartha E. Timmerman2,1,3 b. 6 Oct 1848, d. 19 Apr 1935
Birth*David Alonzo Holmes was born on 20 December 1873 at Cross Creek Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.4,3 
BaptismHe was baptized on 27 March 1880 at Presybyterian Church, Cross Creek, Jefferson County, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S1612] "Infant Baptisms Presbyterian Church of Cross Creek", page 12.
  2. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Martha E. Holmes household, dwelling 45, family 45, Cross Creek Township, page 270, enumerated 4 Jun 1880.
  3. [S2788] Family Search, Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962, Name: David Alonzo Holms; Gender: Male; Birth Place: Cross Creek, Jefferson, Ohio; Birth Date: 20 Dec 1873; Father's Name: Thomas B. Holmes; Mother's Name: Martha E. Timmerman; FHL Film Number: 900039; accessed 15 Feb 2013.
  4. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Martha E. Holmes household, dwelling 45, family 45, Cross Creek Township, page 270, enumerated 4 Jun 1880; indicates born c 1873 (age 7) in Ohio.

Mary Lucy Holmes1

F, b. circa 1877
FatherThomas B. Holmes2 b. 11 Jan 1838, d. 2 Nov 1878
MotherMartha E. Timmerman2,1 b. 6 Oct 1848, d. 19 Apr 1935
Birth*Mary Lucy Holmes was born circa 1877 in Ohio (based on the 1880 census.)2 
BaptismShe was baptized on 27 March 1880 at Presybyterian Church, Cross Creek, Jefferson County, Ohio.1 

Citations

  1. [S1612] "Infant Baptisms Presbyterian Church of Cross Creek", page 12.
  2. [S832] 1 Jun 1880 U.S. Census, Ohio, Jefferson County, Martha E. Holmes household, dwelling 45, family 45, Cross Creek Township, page 270, enumerated 4 Jun 1880.