Holmes, Albert Joseph. Suddenly, on Tuesday, April 18, 1950, at Washington, D.C., Albert Joseph Holmes of 1252 11th st. s.e., Washington, D.C. Friends may call at Gasch's Funeral Home, Hyattsville, Md., where services will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. At Seat Pleasant Heights, Md. on Thursday, June 30, 1910 at 4 a.m., Alfred W., the beloved son of Jennie M. and George B. Holmes aged 8 years. Funeral from Gorsuch M.E. Church, 4 1/2 and L streets southwest, Saturday, July 2 at 3 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment at Congressional cemetery.

Holmes. On June 27, 1891 at 7:30 p.m., Bernard F. Holmes, youngest son of Thomas and Rosa V. Holmes aged 6 months 26 days.
     No bitter tears has he to shed
     No sins to be forgiven
     But close his little eyes in death
     To open when in heaven.
          By His Parents
Funeral Monday, June 29 from parents' residence, 1017 1/2 Seventh street southeast at 4 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.

Holmes. On Sunday, October 23, 1892 at 12:45 p.m., Blanche Loretta, youngest daughter of George H. and J.M. Holmes. Funeral from parents residence, 464 K street southwest Tuesday, October 25 at 3 p.m.

Holmes. On Sunday, August 19, 1894, at 10:30 p.m., at her parent's residence, 706 I street southeast, Catherine M. Holmes, aged 11 months and 19 days, youngest daughter of Rosa and Thomas Holmes. Funeral from parents' residence, Tuesday, August 21, at 4 p.m.

Holmes. On Monday, November 12, 1888 at 5 p.m., Charles W. Holmes, beloved husband of Mary E. Holmes in the 33d year of his age. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 345 N street southwest. Friends and relatives invited to attend.

Holmes, Charles E. On Thursday, February 4, 1965, at his residence, 7006 F st., Seat Pleasant, Md., Charles E. Holmes, beloved husband of Mrs. Elsie Mae Holmes, father of Charles E. Holmes, Marion E. Parker, Mrs. Martha Campbell, Mrs. Mildred Cronomeyer, Mrs. Elsie Fellows and Mrs. Jonnie Kinkade; brother of Miss Grace I. Holmes. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th st. and Massachusetts ave. ne., where services will be held on Monday, February 8, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. On Monday, December 9, 1889 at 10:35 p.m., at Garfield Hospital, Chas. E.H. Holmes, beloved husband of Varietta Holmes, daughter of David C. Steiner, Frederick, Md., in the 52nd year of his age. Services will be held at Garfield Memorial church on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Holmes, Charles Edward. Suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 1974, Charles Edward Holmes, the beloved brother of Mrs. Mae H. Cary and Walter Holmes. He also leaves an aunt, Reverend Mae Helen Bell of Philadelphia, Pa., and other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Wednesday at the Alexander S. Pope Funeral Home, 2617 Pennsylvania Ave., s.e., between 6:00 and 10:00 p.m., where services will be held on Thursday, August 8, at 11:00 a.m., the Reverend Willie Wilkinson, officiating. Interment Congressional Cemetery with military honors.

Holmes. On May 17, 1889 at 9 o'clock a.m., Clara, beloved and youngest child of Thomas and Ida Holmes aged 6 months 9 days. Funeral from parents residence, 1033 New Jersey avenue n.w., Saturday, May 18 at 2 o'clock p.m.

Holmes, Clara Blanche. Tuesday, March 17, 1931, at 10:30 p.m., at her residence, on the Rockville pike, Clara Blanche (Knight) Holmes, wife of Charles W. Holmes and daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. Henry M. Knight. Services at the Sixth Presbyterian Church, 16th and Kennedy sts. n.w., Washington, Friday, March 20, at 2 o'clock.

Holmes. On Sunday, October 14, 1917, Ella G. Holmes, beloved wife of James E. Holmes and mother of Mrs. Blanch L. Marks, Mrs. Mabel A. Cooley and Mrs. Ginnie J. Bell of Wasington, DC. Funeral from her late residence, 307 East Capitol street, Wednesday, October 17 at 2:30 p.m.

Holmes, Elmer O. On Saturday, January 11, 1975, at Glendale Hospital, of Washington, D.C., devoted father of Elmer J., Ccharles F., James E. and Ruth A. Holmes, Delores Williamson and Joan Parsons. Other relatives and many friends also survive. Friends may call at the Johnson & Jenkins Funeral Home, 4804 Georgia ave. n.w., on Saturday., January 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Monday, January 20, at funeral home, 11 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, Elsie M. On Saturday, November 24, 1979, formerly of Maryland Park, Elsie M. Holmes, wife of the late Charles E. Holmes; beloved mother of Martha Campbell, Mildred Cronemeyer, Marion E. Parker, Elsie Fellows, Jonnie Kinkade, Charles Holmes and the late Harry L. Parker; sister of Betty Bussell. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Friends received 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, at the Robert E. Wilhelm Funeral Home, 4308 Suitland rd. s.e. Funeral service at the United Christian Church, 810 Rollins ave., Seat Pleasant, Md., Wednesday, November 28 at 1 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. [Washington Post, November 27, 1979, p. C4]

Holmes, Emma M. On Thursday, September 15, 1955, Emma M. Holmes, beloved wife of the late Lt. James C. Holmes, mother of Helen Shehade, Frances Qatsha, William, Stephen, Thomas and Edward Joseph, Thelma Rodgers, Regina Finney and Evelyn Hellmuth. She also is survived by her grandchildren. Friends may call at the Walsh Funeral Home, 741 11th st. s.e., where prayers will be said on Monday, September, 15 at 8:30 a.m. High requiem mass at St. Peter's Church at 9 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. On Friday, September 4, 1908 at 2:10 a.m., Estella C. Holmes (nee Kimmel) beloved wife of William J. Holmes, aged 38 years. Funeral Monday morning, September 7 at 9 o'clock from residence, 408 L Street southeast, thence to St. Vincent de Paul Church. Relatives and friends invited.

Holmes. On Saturday, October 5, 1895 at 9:45 a.m., Eva Frances, beloved child of William J. and Daisy Holmes aged 10 months 21 days. Funeral from parents residence, 408 L street southeast, Monday, October 7 at 3 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment private.

Holmes. On Monday, July 20th 1885, at one o’clock a.m., Eva Higgins Holmes, beloved wife of William J. Holmes, and eldest daughter of S.A.H. Marks, jr. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon, July 22d at five o’clock from her late residence, No. 317 L street southeast. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.

Holmes, Evelyn C. (Eva). On Sunday, July 1, 1962, at Sibley Hospital, Evelyn C. Holmes of 5609 32d st. n.w., sister of Ida A. Deale, Frank P. Holmes, Reeve A. Holmes, Esie H. Read. Prayers at the S.H. Hines Co. Funeral Home, 2901 14th st. n.w., on Tuesday, July 3, at 9:30 a.m. (parking facilities); thence to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Western ave. and Quesada st. n.w., where the holy sacrifice of the mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m., for the repose of her soul. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. Departed this life Saturday, August 28th, 1886, after a long and painful illness, Fannie, the beloved wife of William J. Holmes and daughter of Joseph and Maria Williams, aged 21 years and 11 months.
     Death's cruel dart has pierced our heart,
     And bowed us down with grief;
     And beneath the silent sod
     My darling Fannie sleeps.

     Ah! Fannie, must I give thee up;
     You who I love so well.
     How can I drink this bitter cup,
     And say a long and last farewell.
          By Her Father
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Holmes. On Wednesday, November 30, 1927, Frank P. Holmes of 706 Longfellow street n.w. Funeral from the above residence on Friday, December 2 at 8:30 a.m. thence to the Church of the Nativity where requiem mass will be said at 9 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

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Holmes. Tuesday, December 31, at 2:30 a.m., Mrs. Frances Holmes, the beloved wife of John Holmes, aged 49 years. May she rest in peace. The friends of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral from the residence of her son-in-law, T. Stewart, Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th streets east on Thursday, at 2 o'clock p.m.

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Holmes. Wednesday, June 17, 1925 at 11:30 p.m. at his residence, 622 G street s.w., George B., beloved husband of Jennie M. Holmes and father of George, Estelle and Melvin. Funeral from his late residence Saturday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. At Providence Hospital, April 18th, 1887, at 3:15 p.m., after a long and painful illness, George H. Holmes, beloved husband of Barbara E. Holmes.
     Human hands have tried to save him,
     Sighs and tears are all in vain;
     But an angel came and bore him
     From the world of pain.
Funeral will take place from this late residence, No. 1625 Fifth street northwest, on April 20th at three o'clock p.m.

Holmes, George. Departed this life, suddenly, Thursday, November 29, 1928, at 4:30 a.m., at his residence, 448 New Jersey ave. s.e., George Holmes, the beloved husband of Ella Homes and son of the late George H. Holmes, Sr. Funeral services on Saturday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m., at his late residence. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, George. Departed this life, suddenly, Thursday, November 29, 1928, at 4:30 a.m., at his residence, 448 New Jersey ave. s.e., George Holmes, the beloved husband of Ella Homes and son of the late George H. Holmes, Sr. Funeral services on Saturday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m., at his late residence. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. Departed this life Saturday May 21, 1921, at 12:45 a.m., Gilmore Dixon, beloved son of Sarah R. and the late Thomas J. Holmes. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, from St. James' Church, 8th st. near Mss ave. n.e. Interment Congressional cemetery.

Holmes. Monday, February 28, 1921, at her mother's residence, 1126 New Hampshire ave., Grace H. Holmes (nee Bowen), the beloved wife of Bradner Holmes. Funeral services at the above residence Wednesday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Congressional cemetery. (Baltimore papers please copy.)

Holmes, Grace I. On Tuesday, July 27, 1965, Grace I. Holmes of 4305 Ammendale rd., Beltsville, Md.; beloved aunt of Elmira H. Elwood, Grace O'Connor, Linwood L. Holbrook and Rev. Charles E. Holmes. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th and Massachusetts ave. ne., where services will be held on Friday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, Henry F. Suddenly, on Friday, August 30, 1929, at Providence Hospital, Henry F., beloved husband of Katie Holmes. Funeral from his brother's residence, 603 New Jersey ave. n.w., on Monday, September 2 at 8:30 a.m., thence to St. Peter's Church, 2nd and C sts. S.e., where mass will be said at 9 a.m. Interment (private) Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, Ida. On Tuesday, January 23, 1951, at her residence, 1207 Holl st. n.w., Ida Holmes, beloved wife of the late Thomas B. Holmes, mother of Mrs. Bertha H. Huhn and Mrs. Ella Holmes Swanson. Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home, 4th st. and Mass. Ave. n.e., where services will be held on Friday, January 26, at 2 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. Suddenly on May 29, 1896, Isabella Holmes, wife of Frank P. Holmes, daughter of the late John A. Kelser, aged 42 years. Funeral private.

Holmes, James C. On Sunday, November 23, 1941, James C. Holmes, beloved husband of Emma E. Holmes. Services at Chambers' funeral home, 517 11th st. s.e., on Thursday, November 27, at 9:30 a.m. Mass in St. Peter's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. Sunday, July 20, 1924 at his residence, 307 East Capitol st., James E., beloved husband of the late Ella G. Holmes. Services will be held at his late residence on Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m. Interment in Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. The members of America-Jefferson Council are requested to meet at 307 East Capitol st. Wednesday, July 23, at 11 a.m. to attend the funeral of our late Brother Holmes. Full attendence is desired. By order of the council.
     R.S. Yates, R.S.

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Holmes Jennie M. On Sunday, September 6, 1931, at Sibley Hospital, Jennie M. Holmes beloved wife of the late George B. Holmes. Services at the residence of her son, Melvin, 152 Tennessee ave. n.e., September 9, at 2 p.m. Friends and relatives inite. Interment at Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes. On Saturday, February 12, 1881 at 1:30 a.m. after a long and painful illness, John Holmes in the 78th year of his age. His funeral from his late residence, No. 655 Pennsylvania ave. s.e., Monday evening at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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Holmes. On Sabbath evening, John H. eldest son of Sylvanus Holmes, Esq. of this city. His funeral will take place this (Tuesday) afternoon at half past 2 o'clock to which the friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited without further notice.

Holmes. August 6, 1920, J.W. Holmes, beloved husband of Harriet Holmes (nee Raynor). Funeral from his late residence, 3263 P st. n.w., Monday at 10 a.m., thence to St. Dominic's Church. Friendsand relatives invited.

Holmes. On Thursday morning, October 17, 1918, Josephine Holmes, beloved wife of Charles E. Holmes. Funeral Satuday from her late residence, 1506 Gales street northeast. Private.

Holmes. On Tuesday, October 3, 1893 at 7 p.m., Maggie B. only child of George B. and Jennie M. Holmes, aged 3 years 6 months. Funeral from parents residence, No. 464 K street s.w. on Thursday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Holmes. On Tuesday, September 17, Mary, aged 10 months and 17 days, youngest child of Charles and Vallitta Holmes (Baltimore Sun please copy).

Holmes. On January 11, 1906 at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. E.M. Vandenburgh, 631 Morris street northeast, Mary Frances, wife of W.L. Holmes. Funeral private, Saturday, January 13 at 3 p.m.

Holmes. On Saturday, June 29, 1918 at 10:40 p.m, Mary Jane, beloved wife of the late George W. Holmes. Funeral services at late residence, 1127 Robinson street southwest, Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m., thence to St. Dominic's Church at 9 a.m. where solemn high requiem mass will be said. Relatives and friends invited to attend.

Holmes. Sunday, July 24, 1921, at 10:30 p.m., at her resideence, 652 D st. s.e., Mena R., aged 83 years, wife of the late John Holmes and mother of Minnie I. Stroschein and Katherine D. Romer. Funeral services will be held at her late residence Wednesday, July 27, at 2:30 p.m. Funeral private.

Holmes, Nellie M. On Sunday, December 8, 1940, at 1857 Park road n.w., Nellie M. Holmes, beloved wife of Jamees C. Holmes. Services at Chambers' funeral home, 517 11th st. s.e., on Wednesday, December 11, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

* * * Removed to Greenwood Cemetery, NY, Apr 1857 * * *

Holmes. In this city, early in the morning of the 10th instant, Richard G. Holmes, late of Minnesota, aged 43 years. Though away from his family and friends, he received the kindest and best attention from those among whom he temporarily adjourned; and nothing was left undone to soothe his sufferings, and smooth his passage to the grave. He was universally beloved and esteemed and was a man of extraordinary business and scientific abilities. He leaves a widow and one son. His remains are temporarily deposited in the vault of the Congressional Cemetery, to be hereafter removed to New York and buried finally in Greenwood Cemetery. (Chautauque county, New York, Chicago, and Minnesota papers please copy).

Holmes. On July 18, 1886 at 10:30 p.m., Robert E. Holmes, the son of Thomas and Rosa V. Holmes, aged 10 months 2 weeks 4 days.
     Little Eddie was our darling
     The pride of all our hearts at home
     But an angel came and whispered
     Little Eddie do come home.
          By His Parents
Funeral will take place from No. 807 N. Capitol street northeast on Tuesday at 4:30 o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend.

Holmes, Rosa V. On Thursday, September 23, 1937, at her residence, 524 3rd st. n.w., Rosa V. Holmes, wife of the late Thomas J. Holmes and beloved mother of Walter E., Thomas J. and Harry P. Holmes and Mrs. Mary Watson and Mrs. Edith E. Greene. Funeral services at the W.W. Chambers Co. Southeast funeral home, 517 11th st. s.e., on Monday, September 27, at 8:30 a.m., thence to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, where mass will be offered at 9 a.m. for the repose of her soul. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, Sarah Rebecca. On Sunday, January 6, 1929, at her residence, 3513 Northampton st., Sarah Rebecca, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Holmes. Funeral from St. Agnes' Church on Wednesday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. Kindly omit flowers.

Holmes, Thomas. Entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 1929, at 4:30 a.m., Thomas Holmes, the beloved husband of Ida Holmes, and father of Mrs. John E. Huhn and E. Marie Holmes of Gauhati, Assam. Funeral from his late residence Wednesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. Friends and relatives invited.

Holmes. After a long and painful illness, departed this life on Friday, July 14, 1893, at 10:15 o'clock a.m., Thomas J., beloved husband of S.R. Holmes. Funeral will take place Monday, July 17, at 4:30 p.m., from his late residence, 1391 F street northeast, thence to St. James' Church, on 8th street between B and C streets northeast. Relatives and friends invited.

Holmes. Thursday, April 30, 1925, at his residence, 201 D st. n.w., Thomas J., beloved husband of Rosa V. Holmes (nee Collins). Remains resting at Lee's chapel, 332 Pennsylvania ave. n.w. Mass will be celebrated at St. Aloysius Church Saturday morning, May 2, at 9 o'clock. Remains at Lee undertaking parlors 332 Pennsylvania ave. n.w. Interment at Congressional Cemetery. Friends and relatives invited.

Holmes. On Saturday, March 15, 1913 at 1:10 a.m., Valientta, beloved wife of the late Charles E. Holmes in the 72nd year of her age.

Holmes, Walter V. of 8424 Leona st., Forestville, Md., on November 24, 1959, husband of Bessie E., Holmes, brother of Mrs. Louise Shaw. Prayers at Chambers Funeral Home, 517 11th st. se., Friday, November 27, at 11:30 a.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

Holmes, William John. Of 820 D st. n.e., on November 22, 1950, brother of Mrs. Alice H. Holbrook, Grace I. and Charles E. Holmes. Services at Chambers' Funeral Home, 517 11th st. s.e., Friday, November 24, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Congressional Cemetery. Please omit flowers.

Holmes Suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 1914 at 812 I street n.e., William L., father of Alice D. Holmes. Funeral from his late residence at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Friends invited to attend. Interment Congressional Cemetery.

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