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     Esther Tipper, daughter of Joseph Tipper and Ann Taylor, was born in 1807.
     She was Baptised on Sunday, 22 February 1807.
     ; Esther Tipper, daughter of Joseph and Ann Tipper was Baptised.¹

     Esther Tipper, daughter of Joseph Tipper and Ann Taylor, died in September 1832, in Derbyshire.

     She was buried in The Congregational Chapel, Belper on Friday, 21 September 1832.
     The Congregational Chapel Parish Register Entry - '#403 - age 25 years.²'

     Cordelia Draycott was born in Seagrave, Leicester, Leicestershire, in 1874, derived from Census information.


     Cordelia Draycott was married to Benjamin Hurd, son of Benjamin Hurd and Kezia Fletcher, in Derbyshire in 1897.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Barrow on Soar Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1897.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Benjamin Hurd, at 68 Buxlow Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Benjamin Hurd     Head     Married     27     Painter (House)     LEI. Leicester.²
     Cordelia's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Cordelia Hurd     Wife     Married     27     ---     LEI. Seagrave.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Benjamin Hurd, at 68 Buxton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Benjamin Hurd     Head     37     Married     Painter & Paper Hanger     LEI. Leicester.³
     Cordelia's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Cordelia Hurd     Wife     37     Married 13 years, Children (2) (2) (0),     ---     LEI. Seagrave.³

     Cordelia Draycott was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Benjamin, whose Death was Registered in the Leicester Registration District, in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1942.⁴

     Cordelia Hurd died in 1949 in Leicestershire, her Death was Registered at the Leicester Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1949.⁵

     Benjamin Percival Draycott Hurd, son of Benjamin Hurd and Cordelia Draycott, was born in Leicester, Leicestershire, on Wednesday, 30 August 1899, his Birth was Registered at the Leicester Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1899.^1,2

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Benjamin Hurd, at 68 Buxlow Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Benjamin Hurd     Head     Married     27     Painter (House)     LEI. Leicester.³
     Benjamin's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Benjamin P.D. Hurd     Son     1     LEI. Leicester.³

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Benjamin Hurd, at 68 Buxton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, who is recorded as -
          Benjamin Hurd     Head     37     Married     Painter & Paper Hanger     LEI. Leicester.⁴
     Benjamin's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Benjamin Percival Draycott Hurd     Son     11     School     LEI. Leicester.⁴

     Benjamin Percival Draycott Hurd, son of Benjamin Hurd and Cordelia Draycott, died in 1969 in Leicester, Leicestershire, his Death was Registered at the Leicester Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1969.⁵

     Ann Spencer, daughter of William Spencer and Sarah, was born in Appleby, Leicestershire, in 1829.¹


          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of William Spencer, at Duck Puddle, Appleby, Leicestershire, who is listed as -
     William Spencer     45     Ag. Lab.     No.²
     Ann's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Spencer     12     ---     No.²

     John William Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, on Wednesday, 23 July 1879, his Birth was Registered at the Derby Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1879.^1,2

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Reuben Holmes, at The Bakehouse, Derby Road, Etwall, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     25     Baker     DBY. Derby.³
     John's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          John William Holmes     Son     1     DBY. Derby.³

          The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed him as a Grandson of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
     William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.⁴
     John's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          John W. Holmes     Gdson     12     Scholar     DBY. Derby.⁴

     Although he would eventually earn his living as a blacksmith and carpenter, John William Holmes also had military inclinations. On February 15th 1899, he enlisted with the King's Dragoon Guards. He was discharged, however, on March 2nd 1899, which was his right to do within 3 months. Later, he served four years in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Derby Regiment, the so-called Sherwood Foresters Volunteer Battalion. During World War One, he served in the 139th Overseas Battalion, Northumberland Battalion in the Canadian Expeditionary Force.¹

     John William Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was married to Selina Bull, daughter of William Bull and Charlotte Bilson, in Derby, Derbyshire, on Tuesday, 29 August 1899.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Derby Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1899.⁵

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at 25 Milton Street, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Selina Holmes and Florence May Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John William Holmes     Head     Married     21     Blacksmith's Striker     DBY. Derby.⁶
          ; Selina Holmes     Wife     Married     21     ---     DBY. Derby.⁶
          ; Florence M. Holmes     Daughter     10m     ---     DBY. Derby.⁶

     "According to the 1911 Census of Canada, John William and Selina Holmes lived at 54 Wychwood Road, in Toronto (not far from 1366 Bathurst Street). The census also records that they arrived in Canada in 1904 (It would seem most likely that the entire Holmes family arrived at the same time.) By 1916, when John William signed his Paper of Attestation for the Canadian Army, the family lived at 85 Wychwood Avenue. The 1920 City of Toronto Directory records the family as living at 13 Alcina Avenue, very close to his parents' bakery. In 1924, the family lived at 18A Vaughan Road; in 1933 they lived at 110 Alcina Avenue. By 1937, John William and Selina lived at 116 Hope Street. Selina died there in 1937; John died there in 1948. John William Holmes is buried in the Veteran's section of Prospect Cemetery; his wife is buried nearby. John William and Selina Holmes had four children who lived to adulthood: Florence May, Frank Frederick William, Ernest Alan, and Gladys Holmes. They also had a daughter, Ellen. She was born in Toronto on September 13th 1906; she died there of cholera on August 25th 1907. Ellen Holmes is buried in Prospect Cemetery."¹

     John William Holmes was left a Widower at the age of 57, on the death of his wife, Selina on 12 January 1937 in 116 Hope Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     John William Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, died on Wednesday, 15 December 1948, in 116 Hope Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Florence May Holmes, daughter of John William Holmes and Selina Bull, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, on Tuesday, 22 May 1900.¹


     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John William Holmes, at 25 Milton Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John William Holmes     Head     Married     21     Blacksmith's Striker     DBY. Derby.²

     "On December 11th 1923, she married Ernest George Henry Ball (born on November 26th 1891). They had one son, Herbert. Ernie Ball passed away on May 14th 1939; Florence Ball passed away on March 7th 1956. They are both laid to rest in Prospect Cemetery.
Herbert Ball was born in Toronto around 1925. Like his father, who had served in World War One, Herb Ball also served his country, in the air force, in World War Two. For many years, Herb lived in Ajax, Ontario."¹

     Reuben Holmes, son of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, on Wednesday, 27 June 1855.¹


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     Reuben's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Son     5     Scholar     DBY. Derby.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.³
     Reuben's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Son     16     Scholar     DBY. Derby.³

     Reuben Holmes was married to Ellen Alton on Tuesday, 2 February 1875 at Derbyshire.¹

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Reuben was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Bakehouse, Derby Road, Etwall, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Ellen Holmes, Elizabeth A. Holmes and John William Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     25     Baker     DBY. Derby.⁴
          ; Ellen Holmes     Wife     Married     24     ---     DBY. Duffield.⁴
          ; Elizabeth A. Holmes     Daughter     5     Scholar     DBY. Derby.⁴
          ; John William Holmes     Son     1     DBY. Derby.⁴

     The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed him as a Son in Law of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.⁵
     Reuben's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Son in Law     Married     36     Baker     DBY. Derby.⁵

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Reuben was recorded as the Head of the Household at 57 Bridge Street, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Ellen Holmes, Ernest Reuben Holmes, Ethel Holmes and Arthur Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     48     Baker of Bread     DBY. Derby.⁶
          ; Ellen Holmes     Wife     Married     47     ---     DBY. Duffield.⁶
          ; Ernest Holmes     Son     Single     19     General Labourer     DBY. Etwall.⁶
          ; Ethel Holmes     Daughter     Single     13     ---     STS. Swadlincote.⁶
          ; Arthur Holmes     Son     10     ---     DBY. Derby.⁶

     "In the years 1903-04, the lives of Reuben and Ellen Holmes changed dramatically, as the entire Holmes family moved from Derby to Toronto, Ontario. In all likelihood, they sailed from Liverpool, England to Halifax, Nova Scotia. From Halifax, they made their way to Toronto. By 1910, the following information appears in a directory for the city of Toronto: “HOLMES, Reuben baker 1366 Bathurst, h same.” It was from this location (photographed in 2005) that Reuben operated the Holmes Bakery. Another key source of information is the Canadian census of 1911. It shows Reuben and Ellen at 1366 Bathurst Street, with son Ernest, and his wife, Isabella. Also living with Reuben and Ellen were two nephews, Bertram Alton and Andrew Brooks (see below). By 1918, according to the City of Toronto directory, Reuben listed his occupation as “elevator operator;” in 1920 he was a “ship builder;” and in 1922, he was a “bailiff” at city hall. Reuben passed away in Toronto on April 17th 1929.
In the years 1903-04, the lives of Reuben and Ellen Holmes changed dramatically, as the entire Holmes family moved from Derby to Toronto, Ontario. In all likelihood, they sailed from Liverpool, England to Halifax, Nova Scotia. From Halifax, they made their way to Toronto. By 1910, the following information appears in a directory for the city of Toronto: “HOLMES, Reuben baker 1366 Bathurst, h same.” It was from this location (photographed here in 2005) that Reuben operated the Holmes Bakery. Another key source of information is the Canadian census of 1911. It shows Reuben and Ellen at 1366 Bathurst Street, with son Ernest, and his wife, Isabella. Also living with Reuben and Ellen were two nephews, Bertram Alton and Andrew Brooks (see below). By 1918, according to the City of Toronto directory, Reuben listed his occupation as “elevator operator;” in 1920 he was a “ship builder;” and in 1922, he was a “bailiff” at city hall. Reuben passed away in Toronto on April 17th 1929."¹

     "As indicated in the Canadian 1911 census, Reuben and Ellen had opened their home to two nephews, Bert Alton and Andrew Brooks. The identity of Andrew Brooks is unknown; more is known about Bert Alton.
To begin, he was born William Bertam Alton in Derby on November 15th 1887. He was the son of Ellen Holmes' elder brother, William (b. 1855) and William's wife, Sarah Louisa Walker (1858-1905). On November 27th 1914, Bert Alton completed his Papers of Attestation to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War One. Soon after his return to Canada, on August 9th 1919, Bert Alton married Agnes Theresa Prescott. Bert died in Toronto on January 30th 1971. He and his wife (who predeceased him) apparently had no children."¹

     Reuben Holmes, son of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, died on Wednesday, 17 April 1929, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he was survived by his wife Ellen Holmes.¹

     Ellen Alton, daughter of William Alton and Grace Shaws, was born in Duffield, Derbyshire, on Friday, 6 June 1856.


     Ellen Alton was married to Reuben Holmes on Tuesday, 2 February 1875 at Derbyshire.¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Reuben Holmes, at The Bakehouse, Derby Road, Etwall, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     25     Baker     DBY. Derby.²
     Ellen's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen Holmes     Wife     Married     24     ---     DBY. Duffield.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.³
     Ellen's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen Holmes     Daughter     Married     35     ---     DBY. Duffield.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Reuben Holmes, at 57 Bridge Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     48     Baker of Bread     DBY. Derby.⁴
     Ellen's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen Holmes     Wife     Married     47     ---     DBY. Duffield.⁴

     "Following the death of her husband, Ellen continued to live in the same house, as shown in the 1930 Toronto City Directory: “HOLMES, Ellen, h 1366 Bathurst.” By 1931, Ellen was still at 1366 Bathurst, but now she was married to Samuel Glass. The last time that Ellen is found at 1366 Bathurst is in the Toronto City Directory of 1932. Samuel Glass must have died in that year, or soon after. Ellen died at 116 Hope Street, the home of her son, John William, on February 22nd 1937. She and Reuben are buried together in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto."¹


     "As indicated in the Canadian 1911 census, Reuben and Ellen had opened their home to two nephews, Bert Alton and Andrew Brooks. The identity of Andrew Brooks is unknown; more is known about Bert Alton.
To begin, he was born William Bertam Alton in Derby on November 15th 1887. He was the son of Ellen Holmes' elder brother, William (b. 1855) and William's wife, Sarah Louisa Walker (1858-1905). On November 27th 1914, Bert Alton completed his Papers of Attestation to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War One. Soon after his return to Canada, on August 9th 1919, Bert Alton married Agnes Theresa Prescott. Bert died in Toronto on January 30th 1971. He and his wife (who predeceased him) apparently had no children."¹

     Ellen Holmes was left a Widow at the age of 72, on the death of her husband, Reuben on 17 April 1929 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Ellen Holmes, daughter of William Alton and Grace Shaws, died on Monday, 22 February 1937, in 116 Hope Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,"the home of her son John William."¹

     Elizabeth A. Holmes, daughter of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1876.¹


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Reuben Holmes, at The Bakehouse, Derby Road, Etwall, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     25     Baker     DBY. Derby.²
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth A. Holmes     Daughter     5     Scholar     DBY. Derby.²

     William Alton was born in 1828.


     William Alton was married to Grace Shaws on Sunday, 8 November 1857 at Duffield, Derbyshire.¹

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Grace Alton, Reuben Holmes, Ellen Holmes, John William Holmes, Ernest Reuben Holmes, Ethel Holmes and Arthur Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.²
          ; Grace Alton     Wife     Married     75     ---     DBY. Hazlewood.²
          ; Reuben Holmes     Son in Law     Married     36     Baker     DBY. Derby.²
          ; Ellen Holmes     Daughter     Married     35     ---     DBY. Duffield.²
          ; John W. Holmes     Gdson     12     Scholar     DBY. Derby.²
          ; Ernest R. Holmes     Gdson     9     Scholar     DBY. Etwall.²
          ; Ethel Holmes     Gddaughter     4     STS. Swadlincote.²
          ; Arthur Holmes     Gdson     3m     DBY. Derby.²

     William Alton died in 1897.

     Grace Shaws was born in 1816.


     Grace Shaws was married to William Alton on Sunday, 8 November 1857 at Duffield, Derbyshire.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.²
     Grace's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Grace Alton     Wife     Married     75     ---     DBY. Hazlewood.²

     Grace Shaws died in 1897.

     Ernest Reuben Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was born in Etwall, Derbyshire, on Friday, 27 May 1881.¹


          The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed him as a Grandson of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
     William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.²
     Ernest's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ernest R. Holmes     Gdson     9     Scholar     DBY. Etwall.²
     Ernest's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ernest Holmes     Son     Single     19     General Labourer     DBY. Etwall.³

     "On January 23rd 1911, he married Isabella (Bella) O'Connor. The daughter of William and Mary O'Connor, she was born in Dundee, Scotland in May of 1884. On his marriage license, Ernest Holmes provided another clue about when the Holmes Family arrived in Canada, as he stated that he had been living in Toronto since June 1st 1903. According to the Canadian Census of 1911, Ernest & Bella lived with his parents. Like his father, Ernest listed his occupation as baker. On December 7th 1914, Ernest completed his Paper of Attestation to also join the Canadian Expeditionary Force. As with the 1911 census, he again listed his address as 1366 Bathurst Street, and his occupation as baker. Not surprisingly, he served as a baker in France.
Following World War One, Ernest returned to his family in Toronto. However, in the later 1920's, Ernest and Bella moved their three children, Isabel, Mary, and Frank, to British Columbia.
Isabel married Ken Wilson, and lived in Portland, Oregon as of 1969.
Mary married Harry Jacobson, and lived in Vancouver.
Frank lived at the family home on Lynn Valley Road. "

Ernie and Bella eventually came to live at 935 Lynn Valley Road in North Vancouver. Ernest died there in 1967; Bella passed away in 1969.¹

     Ernest Reuben Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, died in 1967, in 935 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver, Br.Columbia, Canada.¹

     Ethel Holmes, daughter of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was born in Swadlincote, Staffordshire, on Saturday, 24 December 1887.¹


          The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed her as a Grand daughter of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
     William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.²
     Ethel's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel Holmes     Gddaughter     4     STS. Swadlincote.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Reuben Holmes, at 57 Bridge Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          Reuben Holmes     Head     Married     48     Baker of Bread     DBY. Derby.³
     Ethel's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel Holmes     Daughter     Single     13     ---     STS. Swadlincote.³

     "On October 22nd 1904 Ethel Holmes married Arthur Henry Cook. The son of John and Sophia Cook, he was born in England in March of 1882. Ethel and Arthur met while sailing on the same ship from England to Canada. They had ten children:
Evelyn Ellen May (Eva) Cook was born on July 27th 1905. She married George Eldridge, and was the mother of George, Lorraine, and Joyce. Following the death of her husband, Eva remarried to F. Elliot.
Arthur Oswald Cook was born in August, 1909.
Albert E Cook was born in January, 1911, and died on January 12th 1912.
Leonard Cooke
Lillian Cook married John Mudrey, and lived in Oshawa, Ontario. They had four children: John, Yvonne, Audrey, and Patricia.
John Cook lived in Schomberg, Ontario as of 1975.
Lloyd
Ethel
Gordon Cooke was born on May 19th 1926. He now lives in Little Current, Ontario.
William Cook lives in Toronto.

Arthur Cook passed away in Toronto on June 11th 1960. Around 1968, Ethel remarried, to a man named Albert Pitt. Albert passed away in 1970. Ethel passed away in Toronto on October 12th 1975."¹

     Ethel Holmes, daughter of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, died on Sunday, 12 October 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Arthur Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in January 1891.¹


          The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed him as a Grandson of the Head of Household - William Alton, at 36 Agard Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
     William Alton     Head     Married     63     Surgical Bandage Maker     DBY. Belper.²
     Arthur's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur Holmes     Gdson     3m     DBY. Derby.²
     Arthur's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur Holmes     Son     10     ---     DBY. Derby.³

     Arthur Holmes married Grace Avis on September 11th 1909. Grace was the daughter of John and Annie Avis, and was born in 1891. Arthur and Grace raised a family of twelve children in Toronto, about whom the following is known.
The eldest daughter was Beatrice Mae. She was married to Thomas Walter Balding (1909-1989), and together they had two children: Isabelle (Mrs. Robert McAllister) and Stanley. Mae passed away in Toronto on October 4th 1997.
Second daughter Nora Kathleen was married to Harold Dennison Elliot on June 6th 1936, and had four children: Arthur, Ronald, Susan (Mrs. John Houston), and Douglas. She passed away in Toronto on June 9th 2001.
Elsie, the third daughter was married to Jack Hardy, and had three children: Robert, Jackie (Mrs. Jean Nielson), and Susan (Mrs. James Mininni). Elsie passed away in Toronto on September 11th 1990.
Arthur Edward Holmes passed away on June 7th 1967. He and his wife, Gertrude Corbett (who passed away in 1994), had no children.
Ethel Louise was married to Larry M. Dunn. They were the parents of Judy (Mrs. John Firth) and William. Ethel passed away in Toronto on 2005, in her 88th year.
Marjorie Isabel married Roland Harry Davis on November 22nd 1941. Shortly after, the couple moved to Brandon, Manitoba
Doris Ellen, Mrs. Robert H. Wills, was born in 1921, and died in Toronto on December 11th 1996. She and her husband had three children: Linda (Mrs. William Goodhand), John, and James.
Edith was married to K.W. O'Brien.
Jack
Marie
Gordon
Joan married Donald Hardinge.

Arthur and his family lived at 425 Glenholme Avenue. He passed away there on November 2nd 1948. His wife, Grace, passed away in Toronto on July 27th 1979.¹

     Arthur Holmes, son of Reuben Holmes and Ellen Alton, died on Tuesday, 2 November 1948, in 425 Glenholme Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     John Holmes, son of William Holmes and Sarah Twigg, was born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, on Friday, 20 January 1826.¹
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 19 August 1827 in St. Oswald's Church, Ashbourne, Derbyshire .
     

     John Holmes was married to Elizabeth Haworth on Wednesday, 13 May 1846 at St. Alkmund's Parish Church, Duffield, Derbyshire.¹

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at 11 Bleach Yard, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Elizabeth Holmes and William Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Holmes     Head     Married     25     Labourer     DBY. Ashbourne.²
          ; Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     22     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.²
          ; William Holmes     Son     1     DBY. Derby.²

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Elizabeth Holmes, William Holmes, Reuben Holmes, Mary E. Holmes, Martha Holmes and Eliza Ann Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.³
          ; Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     31     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.³
          ; William Holmes     Son     Unmarried     11     Scholar     DBY. Derby.³
          ; Reuben Holmes     Son     5     Scholar     DBY. Derby.³
          ; Mary C. Holmes     Daughter     8     Scholar     DBY. Derby.³
          ; Martha Holmes     Daughter     4     Scholar     DBY. Derby.³
          ; Eliza Ann Holmes     Daughter     8m     DBY. Derby.³

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Elizabeth Holmes, William Holmes, Mary E. Holmes, Reuben Holmes, Martha Holmes and Eliza Ann Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.⁴
          ; Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     42     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.⁴
          ; Mary E. Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     18     ---     DBY. Derby.⁴
          ; Reuben Holmes     Son     16     Scholar     DBY. Derby.⁴
          ; Martha Holmes     Daughter     14     ---     DBY. Derby.⁴
          ; Eliza A. Holmes     Daughter     11     Scholar     DBY. Derby.⁴

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at 81 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Elizabeth Holmes, Martha Holmes and Eliza Ann Holmes,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Holmes     Head     Married     55     Brick Maker     DBY. Ashbourne.⁵
          ; Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     57     Brick Maker's Wife     DBY. Ashbourne.⁵
          ; Martha Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     24     Brickmaker's Daughter     DBY. Derby.⁵
          ; Eliza Ann Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     20     Brickmaker's Daughter     DBY. Derby.⁵

     John Holmes was the Informant of the Death of William Holmes on 10 February 1885 in Derby, Derbyshire, Derby; Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter.^1,6

     John Holmes was left a Widower at the age of 64, on the death of his wife, Elizabeth on 31 May 1890 in Derby, Derbyshire.¹

     John Holmes, son of William Holmes and Sarah Twigg, was married to Sarah Summerside on Saturday, 27 September 1890 at Derby, Derbyshire.
     

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, John was recorded as the Head of the Household at 51 Nuns Street, Derby, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Sarah Holmes, Eliza Ann Moore, Frances H. Moore and Annie V. Moore,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Holmes     Head     Married     66     Master Grocer & Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.⁷
          ; Sarah Holmes     Wife     Married     56     ---     STS. Burton.⁷
          ; Eliza A. Moore     Daughter     Married     36     Living on Own Means     DBY. Derby.⁷
          ; Frances N. Moore     Grand child     7     ---     DBY. Derby.⁷
          ; Annie V. Moore     Grand child     4     ---     DBY. Derby.⁷

     John Holmes, son of William Holmes and Sarah Twigg, died on Friday, 23 August 1895, in Derby, Derbyshire.¹

     Elizabeth Haworth, daughter of James Haworth and Mary Bratby, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, on Sunday, 30 August 1829.¹
     She was Baptised on Monday, 5 October 1829 in Weslyan Methodist Church, King Street, Derby, Derbyshire .¹
     

     Elizabeth Haworth was married to John Holmes on Wednesday, 13 May 1846 at St. Alkmund's Parish Church, Duffield, Derbyshire.¹

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 11 Bleach Yard, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     25     Labourer     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     22     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.³
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     31     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.⁴
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     42     ---     DBY. Ashbourne.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 81 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     55     Brick Maker     DBY. Ashbourne.⁵
     Elizabeth's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Elizabeth Holmes     Wife     Married     57     Brick Maker's Wife     DBY. Ashbourne.⁵

     Elizabeth Haworth, daughter of James Haworth and Mary Bratby, died on Saturday, 31 May 1890, in Derby, Derbyshire, she was survived by her husband John Holmes.¹

     James Haworth was born around 1800.

     Mary Bratby was born around 1800.

     William Holmes, son of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1850, derived from Census information.


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 11 Bleach Yard, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     25     Labourer     DBY. Ashbourne.¹
     William's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          William Holmes     Son     1     DBY. Derby.¹

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     William's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          William Holmes     Son     Unmarried     11     Scholar     DBY. Derby.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.³

     Mary E. Holmes, daughter of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1853, derived from Census information.


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.¹
     Mary's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Mary C. Holmes     Daughter     8     Scholar     DBY. Derby.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary E. Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     18     ---     DBY. Derby.²

     Martha Holmes, daughter of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1857, derived from Census information.


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.¹
     Martha's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Holmes     Daughter     4     Scholar     DBY. Derby.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     Martha's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Holmes     Daughter     14     ---     DBY. Derby.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 81 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     55     Brick Maker     DBY. Ashbourne.³
     Martha's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     24     Brickmaker's Daughter     DBY. Derby.³

     Eliza Ann Holmes, daughter of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was born in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1860, derived from Census information.


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 6 Sadler Gate Bridge, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     35     Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.¹
     Eliza's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza Ann Holmes     Daughter     8m     DBY. Derby.¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at Grocer's Shop, 5 & 7 Abbey Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     45     Grocer & Flour Dealer     DBY. Ashbourne.²
     Eliza's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza A. Holmes     Daughter     11     Scholar     DBY. Derby.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 81 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     55     Brick Maker     DBY. Ashbourne.³
     Eliza's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza Ann Holmes     Daughter     Unmarried     20     Brickmaker's Daughter     DBY. Derby.³

     Eliza Ann Holmes, daughter of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, was married to Thomas Henry Moore, son of John Moore and Fanny Peach, in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1882.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Derby Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1882.⁴

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 51 Nuns Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     66     Master Grocer & Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.⁵
     Eliza's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza A. Moore     Daughter     Married     36     Living on Own Means     DBY. Derby.⁵

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Thomas Henry Moore, at 10 Elm Grove, Bluebell Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, who is recorded as -
          Thomas H. Moore     Head     Married     40     Grocer     DBY. NK(sic.)⁶
     Eliza's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Eliza A. Moore     Wife     Married     39     Saleswoman     DBY. Derby.⁶

     Hickingbottom, child of Joseph Hickingbottom and Charlotte Brookes, was born stillborn in 54 Brook Street, Derby, Derbyshire, in February 1902.

     Hickingbottom, child of Joseph Hickingbottom and Charlotte Brookes, died in February 1902, in 54 Brook Street, Derby, Derbyshire.

     He/she was buried in Nottingham Road Cemetery, Derby on Friday, 7 February 1902.
     Nottingham Road Cemetery Parish Register Entry - 'Grave 'A', Consecrated.¹'

     Robert Millwood was born in 1883.


     Robert Millwood was married to Annie Smallwood, daughter of Thomas Smallwood and Maria Rice, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, in 1906.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Nottingham Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1906.^1,2

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Robert was recorded as the Head of the Household at 15 Pomfret Street off Manver Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, also in the Household were Annie Millwood, Annie Smallwood and Louisa Millwood,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Robert Millwood     Husband(Head)     29     Married     Lace Dipper     NTT. Nottingham.³
          ; Annie Millwood     Wife     26     Married 5 years, Children - Bn. 4. L. 2. Dd. 2.     Lace Dresser     NTT. Nottingham.³
          ; Annie Smallwood Millwood     Daughter (Illig.)     7     Single     School     NTT. Nottingham.³
          ; Louisa Millwood     Daughter     2     Single     ---     NTT. Nottingham.³

     Robert Millwood died on Sunday, 9 May 1915, in The Battle of Aubers, Belgium, he was survived by his wife Annie Millwood.²

     He was buried, Ploegsteert.²

     Annie Smallwood, daughter of Thomas Smallwood and Maria Rice, was born in Nottinghamshire in 1885, her Birth was Registered at the Nottingham Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1885.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Thomas Smallwood, at 11 Finch Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, who is recorded as -
          Thomas Smallwood     Head     Married     42     Shoemaker     NTT. Nottingham.²
     Annie's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Smallwood     Daughter     ---     5     ---     NTT. Nottingham.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Thomas Smallwood, at 33 Cross Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, who is recorded as -
          Thomas Smallwood     Head     Married     51     Slipper Maker     NTT. Nottingham.³
     Annie's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Smallwood     Daughter     ---     15     ---     NTT. Nottingham.³

     Annie Smallwood, daughter of Thomas Smallwood and Maria Rice, was married to Robert Millwood in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, in 1906.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Nottingham Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1906.^4,5

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Robert Millwood, at 15 Pomfret Street off Manver Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, who is recorded as -
          Robert Millwood     Husband(Head)     29     Married     Lace Dipper     NTT. Nottingham.⁶
     Annie's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Millwood     Wife     26     Married 5 years, Children - Bn. 4. L. 2. Dd. 2.     Lace Dresser     NTT. Nottingham.⁶

     Annie Millwood was left a Widow on the death of her husband, Robert on 9 May 1915 in The Battle of Aubers, Belgium.⁵

     Thomas Brown was born in Belper, Derbyshire, in 1834, derived from Census information.


     Thomas Brown was married to Esther Tipper on Friday, 26 August 1859 at the Independent Chapel, Belper, Derbyshire, On Tuesday, the 26th. inst., at the Independent Chapel, Belper, by the Rev. R.C.Jessop, B.A., Mr Thomas Brown to Miss Esther Tipper (Derby Mercury of 31 Aug. 1859).^1,2

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Thomas was recorded as the Head of the Household at 64 Moor Street, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, also in the Household was Esther Brown,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Thomas Brown     Head     Married     27     Agent for Canal Co.     DBY. Belper.³
          ; Esther Brown     Wife     Married     25     ---     NTT. Nottingham.³

     George Smith was born around 1880.


     George Smith was married to Annie Shardlow, daughter of William Bacon, in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, in 1920.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Nottingham Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1920.¹

     Sarah Summerside was born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, in 1835.


     Sarah Summerside was married to John Holmes, son of William Holmes and Sarah Twigg, on Saturday, 27 September 1890 at Derby, Derbyshire.
     

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Holmes, at 51 Nuns Street, Derby, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Holmes     Head     Married     66     Master Grocer & Baker     DBY. Ashbourne.¹
     Sarah's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Holmes     Wife     Married     56     ---     STS. Burton.¹

     Thomas Henry Moore, son of John Moore and Fanny Peach, was born in Draycott, Derbyshire, in 1860.¹


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Moore, at Draycott, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Moore     Head     Married     28     Ag. Lab.     DBY. Draycott.²
     Thomas's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Thomas H. Moore     Son     1     DBY. Draycott.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Moore, at Derby Road, Risley, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Moore     Head     Married     38     Licenced Bricklayer     DBY. Draycott.³
     Thomas's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Thomas Moore     Son     11     Scholar     DBY. Draycott.³

     In the U.K.Census of 3 April 1881, Thomas was recorded as residing at 19 Sadler Gate, Derby, Derbyshire.
     Thomas's listing is -
     Thomas H. Moore     Assistant     Unmarried     21     Shopman, Assistant Grocer     DBY. Draycott (in the household of George H. Hives, Grocer).⁴

     Thomas Henry Moore, son of John Moore and Fanny Peach, was married to Eliza Ann Holmes, daughter of John Holmes and Elizabeth Haworth, in Derby, Derbyshire, in 1882.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Derby Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1882.⁵

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Thomas was recorded as the Head of the Household at 10 Elm Grove, Bluebell Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, also in the Household were Eliza Ann Moore, Frances H. Moore and Annie V. Moore,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Thomas H. Moore     Head     Married     40     Grocer     DBY. NK(sic.)⁶
          ; Eliza A. Moore     Wife     Married     39     Saleswoman     DBY. Derby.⁶
          ; Frances Moore     Daughter     Single     17     Machinist (Shirt)     DBY. Derby.⁶
          ; Annie Moore     Daughter     Single     13     School     DBY. Derby.⁶