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James Andrew Young Holmes, 1865 - 1948
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James Jr. Holmes, 1828 - 1904
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James Andrew Young Holmes, 1865 - 1948
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James Merrill Holmes, 1855 - 1933
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James Andrew Holmes, 1879 - 1964
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James Potter Holmes, 1859 - 1935
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James Huston Holmes, 1853 - 1910
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James Otto Holmes, 1894 - 1975
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James Carey Holmes, 1921 - 2003
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James Holmes, 1821 - 1892
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James Andrew Holmes, 1868 - 1946
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James Holmes, 1826 - 1907
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James Holmes, 1793 - 1867
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James Holmes, 1829 - 1855
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James Taylor Holmes, 1892 - 1978
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James Holmes in The Bladen Journal - Dec 9 1982
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James Holmes in Richmond County Journal - Sep 30 1953
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James L. Holmes in Gainesville Sun - July 23 1998
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James Holmes in Boca Raton News - July 28 1997
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Antony James Millington Holmes, Mr, 1952 - 2011
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James Holmes, 1748 - 1826
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James Smith Holmes, 1829 - 1905
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James Calfee Holmes, 1812 - 1866
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James Hill Holmes, 1868 - 1935
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Gadsden Holmes, 1881 - 1942
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Holmes, 1936 - 1936
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Holmes, 1898 - 1935
South Carolina, Deaths, 1915-1943
James Henry Holmes, 1862 - 1943
West Virginia, Deaths
James Stephen Holmes, 1877 - 1951
West Virginia, Deaths
James Holmes, 1882 - 1931
West Virginia, Deaths
James Carl Holmes, 1858 - 1942
West Virginia, Deaths
James Holmes, 1893 - 1919
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James F. Holmes, 1856 - 1920
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James E. Holmes, 1917 - 1917
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Melvin Holmes, 1923 - 1923
North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
James Holmes, 1880 - 1921
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Holmes, 1853 - 1914
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James R. Holmes, 1917 - 1917
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937
James Holmes, 1857 - 1935
Idaho, Death Certificates, 1911-1937James J. Holmes, 1934 - 1998
BillionGravesJames Holmes, 1914 - 1997
BillionGravesJames A Holmes, 1947 - 2011
BillionGravesJames A Holmes, 1921 - 2003
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James Clinton Holmes, 1939 - 1962
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Holmes, 1904 - 1962
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Sherman Holmes, 1867 - 1947
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Wilson Holmes, 1917 - 1943
Arizona Death Certificates, 1870 - 1963
James Earl Holmes, 1946 - 2017
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Lee Holmes, 1968 - 2009
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Howard Holmes, 1936 - 2007
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Holmes, 1963 - 2013
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
James Archibald HOLMES, Circa 1803 - 1884
France, Nord Civil Deaths, 1820-1935
James Emanuel Holmes, 1866 - 1927
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Holmes, 1898 - 1948
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Holmes, 1861 - 1917
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James Holmes, 1874 - 1949
Utah, Salt Lake County Death Records, 1908-1949
James William Holmes, Circa 1912 - 1945
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Holmes, Circa 1914 - 1940
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Holmes, Circa 1892 - 1919
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James Robert Holmes, Circa 1905 - 1944
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
James H. Holmes, 1826 - 1900
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James Holmes, 1924 - 1986
Famous People Throughout HistoryJames William Holmes, 1956 - 1994
Famous People Throughout HistoryJames Holmes, 1831 - 1910
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James A. Holmes, 1815 - 1897
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
James Holmes, 1796 - 1808
Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries
James B. Holmes, 1805 - 1869
Rhode Island Historical CemeteriesJames Holmes, 1895 - 1895
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The first name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the regions of the ancient Near East and gained prominence in the Christian world through the New Testament, where James is the name of several apostles, notably James the Greater and James the Less. The name became widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in England and France, where it was popularized by the influence of saints and royalty. Variations of the name include Jacques in French, Diego in Spanish, and Giacomo in Italian, each reflecting the linguistic and cultural adaptations of the name across different regions. The name James has historically been associated with leadership and strength, often linked to figures in history such as kings and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring popularity in various cultures.
The last name Holmes has its origins in England, deriving from the Old English word "holme," which means "island" or "river island." This surname likely referred to individuals who lived near or on such geographical features, particularly in regions with many rivers and marshes, such as the Midlands and northern England. Historically, the name has been associated with various occupations, particularly those related to land and agriculture, as it denoted a connection to the natural landscape. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures and languages, including Holms in Scandinavian countries and Ohlms in German-speaking regions, reflecting regional adaptations in spelling and pronunciation. The name Holmes has also been popularized through literature, most notably by the character Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which has contributed to its recognition and enduring legacy in popular culture.
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