Edward Holmes
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Edward Holmes was an architect from Birmingham
, England. He was the son of Edward Holmes and Elisa Henrietta Roulet, christened on 7 September 1832 in St. Mary's Church, Moseley
. He died at the end of 1909.
. Mary Ann was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Briggs.
There were two children
Brass plaque in St. Mary's Church, Selly Oak
to the memory of Mary Ann Holmes aged 31 years, wife of Edward Holmes (Architect of this Church) who died 5 November 1861 and is buried in the Family Vault at St. Mary's Church, Moseley
.
Edward Holmes married Mary Lavinia Hemming on 27 May 1863 in Alvechurch
. She was the daughter of William Thomas Hemming and Ann, and christened 13 May 1838 in Redditch.
The children were:
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, England. He was the son of Edward Holmes and Elisa Henrietta Roulet, christened on 7 September 1832 in St. Mary's Church, Moseley
St. Mary's Church, Moseley
St. Mary's Church, Moseley is a parish church in the Church of England located in Moseley, Birmingham.-History:St. Mary's Church, Moseley was licensed by the Bishop of Worcester in February 1405, and the 600th anniversary was celebrated in 2005 with a series of special events.The church is medieval...
. He died at the end of 1909.
Family
Edward Holmes married Mary Ann Briggs on 7 October 1856 at St Mary's Church, MoseleyMoseley
Moseley is a suburb of Birmingham, England, two miles south of the city centre. The area is a popular cosmopolitan residential location and leisure destination, with a number of bars and restaurants...
. Mary Ann was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Briggs.
There were two children
- Edward Briggs Holmes Birth: Born 21 October 1858, Christened: 17 November 1858 St Marys, Birmingham. Attended Rugby SchoolRugby SchoolRugby School is a co-educational day and boarding school located in the town of Rugby, Warwickshire, England. It is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain.-History:...
. - Gertrude Fanny Holmes Birth Born 25 October 1861 Christened: 22 November 1861 St Marys, Birmingham
Brass plaque in St. Mary's Church, Selly Oak
St. Mary's Church, Selly Oak
St. Mary's Church, Selly Oak is a parish church in the Church of England located in Selly Oak, Birmingham.-Background:The parish of St. Mary's was formed out of the parish of St. Laurence's Church, Northfield in 1862...
to the memory of Mary Ann Holmes aged 31 years, wife of Edward Holmes (Architect of this Church) who died 5 November 1861 and is buried in the Family Vault at St. Mary's Church, Moseley
St. Mary's Church, Moseley
St. Mary's Church, Moseley is a parish church in the Church of England located in Moseley, Birmingham.-History:St. Mary's Church, Moseley was licensed by the Bishop of Worcester in February 1405, and the 600th anniversary was celebrated in 2005 with a series of special events.The church is medieval...
.
Edward Holmes married Mary Lavinia Hemming on 27 May 1863 in Alvechurch
Alvechurch
Alvechurch is a large village and civil parish of Bromsgrove district, in the northeast of the county of Worcestershire, England. Lying in the valley of the River Arrow, the nearest city is Birmingham, 17 km / 11 miles to the north, with the closest towns being Redditch, 8 km / 5 miles...
. She was the daughter of William Thomas Hemming and Ann, and christened 13 May 1838 in Redditch.
The children were:
- Mary E. G. Holmes - ca. 1866
- Alice Annie Holmes - Christened 27 May 1867 MoseleyMoseleyMoseley is a suburb of Birmingham, England, two miles south of the city centre. The area is a popular cosmopolitan residential location and leisure destination, with a number of bars and restaurants...
- John B.B. Holmes - ca. 1869
- Constance L. Holmes - ca. 1870
- Walter S. Holmes - ca. 1871
- Margaret J. Holmes - ca. 1873
- George H. Holmes - ca 1874
- Dorothy Holmes - ca 1880
- Catherine Holmes - ca 1885
Buildings designed
- Lodge and twin mortuary chapels, BelperBelperBelper is a town and civil parish in the local government district of Amber Valley in Derbyshire, England.-Geography:Belper is situated eight miles north of Derby and is centred in the valley of the River Derwent...
Cemetery. 1858 - All Saints' Church, King's Heath with Frederick Preedy, 1860
- St. Mary's Church, Selly OakSt. Mary's Church, Selly OakSt. Mary's Church, Selly Oak is a parish church in the Church of England located in Selly Oak, Birmingham.-Background:The parish of St. Mary's was formed out of the parish of St. Laurence's Church, Northfield in 1862...
. 1861 - Moseley Independent chapel. 1862
- St. James' Church, ShirleyShirleyShirley may refer to:*Shirley , either a given name or a surname-Places:United Kingdom*Shirley, Derbyshire, England*Shirley, Southampton, a district of Southampton, England...
. New roof. 1862. - Exchange Building, 1865. Enlarged 1877. Demolished 1965.
- Immanuel Church, Broad Street, Birmingham. 1865
- Former Masonic Hall, Ethel Street, Birmingham, 1865-69
- Midland Bank, New Street, BirminghamNew Street, BirminghamNew Street is a street in central Birmingham, England . It is one of the city's principal thoroughfares and shopping streets. Named after it is Birmingham New Street Station, although that does not have an entrance on New Street except through the Pallasades Shopping Centre.-History:New Street is...
. 1867-69 (now Waterstones bookshop) - Former Medical Mission, River Street, Birmingham, 1880
- Lady Chapel addition to St. Paul's Church, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath. 1865.
- Grand Masonic Hall, Molesworth Street, DublinMolesworth Street, DublinMolesworth Street links the more notable Dawson Street with Kildare Street. Both houses of the Oireachtas are located in Leinster House, Kildare Street ....
. 1866 - St John The Divine, HorninglowSt John The Divine, HorninglowSt John the Divine is the Church of England parish church situated in the suburb of Horninglow, north west of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire...
, Burton upon TrentBurton upon TrentBurton upon Trent, also known as Burton-on-Trent or simply Burton, is a town straddling the River Trent in the east of Staffordshire, England. Its associated adjective is "Burtonian"....
. 1867 - Kings NortonKings NortonKings Norton is an area of Birmingham, England. It is also a Birmingham City Council ward within the formal district of Northfield.-History:...
Workhouse. 1870 - St. Paul's Church, DosthillDosthillDosthill is an area of Tamworth, Staffordshire, 2.5 miles south of the town centre, and close to the River Tame. The area is mostly residential, centring around Dosthill High Street, with local employment on the adjoining Tame Valley Industrial Estate...
. 1872 - George Wilkinson and Co, Ashted Steam Brewery, Ashted Row, Birmingham. 1874
- 37 Bennetts HillBennetts HillBennetts Hill is a street in the Core area of Birmingham City Centre, United Kingdom. It runs from New Street, uphill to Colmore Row, crossing Waterloo Street in the process.-History:...
, Birmingham. Date unknown.