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Offline NJ Holmes

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Holmes Family of County Donegal, Ireland
« on: Tuesday 22 October 13 03:08 BST (UK) »
Hi all

Having had some wonderful assistance from this forum in solving a 15-year mystery in my mother's family tree, perhaps someone may be able to assist with my father's side of the family. I have traced my ancestry back to my great-great grandparents who migrated from Ireland to New Zealand in 1873:

William HOLMES, born 24 April 1843, Raphoe, County Donegal
Sarah Maria ORR, born c. 1847, County Donegal
They were married on 24 Dec 1868 in Taughboyne, County Donegal.

William had a sister named Catherine, born 4 Sep 1845, Raphoe. Their father's name was Andrew.

William and Sarah had 5 children, two of whom were born in Ireland:

Andrew b. 1870
Mary Jane b. 1872

I would be very grateful to know if anyone has any connection to this family.

Many thanks
Nik
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Re: Holmes Family of County Donegal, Ireland
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 22 October 13 09:58 BST (UK) »
Hi Nik,

Whilst I can't actually help you with the research part, on the Surname part of Rootschat (can be accessed from the bottom of every page), there are 3 members researching the Holmes family in Raphoe or Donegal:

http://surname.rootschat.com/sit-surnames.php?chatter_id=24588
http://surname.rootschat.com/sit-surnames.php?chatter_id=4944
http://surname.rootschat.com/sit-surnames.php?chatter_id=121103

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