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Where did the English Holmes family come from? What is the English Holmes family crest and coat of arms? When did the Holmes family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Holmes family history?
The origins of the Holmes name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in an area that was referred to as a holme, a slightly raised islet in a fen or partially surrounded by a stream or river. The surname Holmes was originally derived from the Old English word Holen.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Holmes were recorded, including Holme, Hulme, Holmes, Holms and others.First found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Holmes research. Another 280 words(20 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1240, 1400, 1631, and 1691 are included under the topic Early Holmes History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 27 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Holmes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Holmes family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 153 words(11 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Holmes. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Holmes family emigrate to North America:
Holmes Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Alice Holmes, who arrived in Virginia in 1623
- Richard Holmes, aged 24, arrived in Barbados in 1634
- Joe Holmes settled in New England in 1635
- Jo Holmes, aged 22, arrived in St Christopher in 1635
- Mathew Holmes, aged 21, landed in Virginia in 1635
Holmes Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Grace Holmes, who arrived in Virginia in 1703
- Susannah Holmes, who landed in Virginia in 1703
- Anne Holmes, who arrived in Virginia in 1711
- Avis Holmes, who landed in Virginia in 1713
- Eliza Holmes, who arrived in Virginia in 1714
Holmes Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Henry Holmes, who arrived in Charleston, SC in 1804
- Joseph Holmes, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1808
- Thomas Holmes, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1808
- Nathaniel Holmes, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1812
- Robert Holmes, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1812
Holmes Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Sevald Holmes, who landed in Alaska in 1900
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Larry Holmes (b. 1949), American former world WBC and IBF heavyweight boxing champion
- Philip Holmes (b. 1945), Professor and Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809-1894), American physician, essayist and poet
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. (1841-1935), justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Eamonn Holmes (b. 1959), Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster
- Arthur Holmes FRS (1890-1965), British geologist
- Dame Kelly Holmes DBE (b. 1970), retired British middle distance athlete
- Captain Frederick William Holmes VC (1889-1969), British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross during WW I
- Sir Charles John Holmes KCVO (1868-1936), British painter, art critic and museum director
- Raymond Towers "Ray" Holmes (1914-2005), British fighter pilot credited with saving Buckingham Palace from being severely damaged by German bombing during the Battle of Britain
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Falling Leaves: A History of the Holmes Family and Allied Lines by Marjorie J. Caskey.
- Holmes Genealogy: A Compilation of Genealogical History About Adams Holmes (1720-1789) of New Braintree, Massachusetts by John Albert Holmes.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fide sed cui vide
Motto Translation: Trust, but in whom take care.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
- Lennard, Reginald. Rural England 1086-1135 A Study of Social and Agrarian Conditions. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1959. Print.
- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
- Mills, A.D. Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4).
- Thirsk, Joan. The Agrarian History of England and Wales. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press: 7 Volumes. Print.
- Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
- MacAulay, Thomas Babington. History of England from the Accession of James the Second 4 volumes. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1879. Print.
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Crispin, M. Jackson and Leonce Mary. Falaise Roll Recording Prominent Companions of William Duke of Normandy at the Conquest of England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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The Holmes Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Holmes Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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