Deer Creek Township
WILLIAM W. HOLMESThe subject of this sketch was born in Wood County, W. Va., December 15, 1816. His father was a native of Ireland and his mother of Ohio. His pursued the avocation of a farmer, and in the year 1818, left Virginia and moved with his family to Montgomery County, Ohio. In 1832, the family moved to Carroll County and settled on the farm now owned by Isaac Buckley. The mother of Mr. Holmes died in 1828, and to father in 1858. William Holmes continued the business of farming with great success and good financial results. In 1874, he moved to Delphi, and since that year he has devoted his time to the supervision of his farms and to general speculative business. Mr. Holmes has been, during life, and active man and has made but few mistakes, if any, in his business ventures. In his political affiliations, he is a Republican, and very positive in his convictions relative to political principles and issues. He has never been an aspirant for official honors, and one term as Justice of the Peace is the extent of his service in respect to public trusts. A reasonable success in the conduct of his private pursuits has been his sole aim in life, and in this regard his hopes and aims have been fairly realized.
He was married, January 4, 1842, to Mary A. Martin. Nine children, the fruits of this union are now living, viz.; Louisa, Albert H., Susan R. (Mrs. Elisha Odell), Matilda L., John W., Jennie D. (Mrs. Edward H. Gresham), Elizabeth F., Sarah L. and Florence M.
Mrs. Holmes is a member of the German Baptist Church.
Mr. Holmes is a worthy and valued citizen in the city and county.
County Coordinator: Suzy Sprague suzyq.wa@worldnet.att.net