Holmes, James T. (James Taylor), 1837-1916

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Birth 1837
Death 1916

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James Taylor Holmes, oldest child of Asa and Mary Holmes, was born in 1836 and grew up in Harrison County, Ohio. From 1859 to 1862 he was on the faculty of Richmond College, Richmond, Ohio. He enlisted in the 52nd Ohio Infantry Regiment in 1862 and was promoted to the rank of major. After the war, he settled in Columbus, Ohio, serving as an attorney until his death in 1916. He married his wife, Lucy, ca. 1872 and they had 4 children.

From the description of James Taylor Holmes Papers, 1911-1912. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 58812055

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel J. Taylor Holmes was promoted to Major from Captain of Co. G of 52nd Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He is the author of 52d O.V.I. Then and now, published in 1898.

From the description of Letter, ca. 1900. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 43522829

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  • Atlanta Campaign, 1864
  • Chickamauga, Battle of, Ga., 1863
  • Genealogist
  • Historians
  • Indians of North America
  • Kennesaw Mountain, Battle of, Ga., 1864
  • Lawyers

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  • United States (as recorded)
  • Ohio (as recorded)
  • Georgia (as recorded)
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