Hugh Holmes (1749–1833)
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- Born
- 1749
- Died
- 1833
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Hugh Holmes born? 1749.
When did Hugh Holmes die? 1833.
Life story
Hugh Holmes (1749–1833) was born in 1749, and died in 1833, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Hugh's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hugh's life.
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1776 · age 27 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 38 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 41 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 54 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 63 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 76 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about Hugh Holmes
When was Hugh Holmes born?
Hugh Holmes was born in 1749.
When did Hugh Holmes die?
Hugh Holmes died in 1833.
How old was Hugh Holmes at the time of death?
Hugh Holmes was about 84 years old.
Where is Hugh Holmes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hugh's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hugh Holmes died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Hugh died.
What major events happened during Hugh Holmes's lifetime?
During Hugh's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 27); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 38); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 41); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 54); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 63); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hugh Holmes?
Federal censuses taken during Hugh's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
How many people named Hugh Holmes are on AncestryData?
2 people named Hugh Holmes are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1749
Death
1833
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AncestryData, "Hugh Holmes (1749–1833)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hugh-holmes-1749-1833-fa4105a8/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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