Jonathan Holmes
1653-1713
About Jonathan Holmes
Lived 1653 – 1713 (aged 60).
Captain Jonathan Holmes (23 June 1633 – 10 October 1713) was a colonial farmer and politician in Rhode Island.
Early life Holmes was born in Stockport, Lancashire, England on 23 June 1633.
In 1685, Holmes returned to the family home in Newport, Rhode Island. He was a member of the House of Deputies of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and served as the first and fourth Speaker of the House.
Personal life On 17 April 1664, Holmes was married to Sarah Borden (1644–) in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. She was a daughter of Richard Borden and Joan ( Fowle) Borden. Together, they were the parents of:
Obadiah Holmes (1666–1745), who married Alice Ashton, a daughter of Rev. James Ashton and Deliverance ( Throckmorton) Ashton. Samuel Holmes (1676–)
After his death in Newport, Rhode Island on 10 October 1713, he was buried in the family cemetery in Middletown.
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Who was Jonathan Holmes?
1653-1713
When was Jonathan Holmes born?
Jonathan Holmes was born on 23 June 1653.
When did Jonathan Holmes die?
Jonathan Holmes died on 10 October 1713.
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