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Polly <I>Denison</I> Holmes

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Polly Denison Holmes

Birth
Berne, Albany County, New York, USA
Death
20 Oct 1868 (aged 71)
Greenbush, Schoharie County, New York, USA
Burial
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Block 25 Lot 21
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Polly Denison was the daughter of Ebenezer Denison and Elizabeth Denison, and was born in the town of Berne, Albany Co., N. Y., on the 12th day of April, 1797, survived him until Oct. 20, 1868, when she died at Greenbush, N. Y., where she was visiting at the time.

Polly Holmes was a woman of fine organization, well-balanced mind, generous, loving and noble heart, conscientious and faithful, and most beloved by those who knew her best.

Their children were Thomas, a son not named, Wm. Denison and Amanda, born at Royalton; Hiram, born at Berne; Helen Elizabeth, Orpha, Elizabeth, Burroughs Ebenezer and Frances Almy, born at Saratoga Springs; and Alfred Henry and Polly Catherine, born at Pittsfield, Michigan.

Excerpt from, The History of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Vol. 2, 1881, p 1251

Marker is so worn, it is nearly imposible to read. It now lays flat on the ground next to her husband's marker.
Polly Denison was the daughter of Ebenezer Denison and Elizabeth Denison, and was born in the town of Berne, Albany Co., N. Y., on the 12th day of April, 1797, survived him until Oct. 20, 1868, when she died at Greenbush, N. Y., where she was visiting at the time.

Polly Holmes was a woman of fine organization, well-balanced mind, generous, loving and noble heart, conscientious and faithful, and most beloved by those who knew her best.

Their children were Thomas, a son not named, Wm. Denison and Amanda, born at Royalton; Hiram, born at Berne; Helen Elizabeth, Orpha, Elizabeth, Burroughs Ebenezer and Frances Almy, born at Saratoga Springs; and Alfred Henry and Polly Catherine, born at Pittsfield, Michigan.

Excerpt from, The History of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Vol. 2, 1881, p 1251

Marker is so worn, it is nearly imposible to read. It now lays flat on the ground next to her husband's marker.

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POLLY
Wife of Burroughs Holmes
Born Apr 12 1797
Died Oct 20 1868



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  • Maintained by: fly by - Sherry
  • Originally Created by: Twist
  • Added: Oct 14, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30576935/polly-holmes: accessed ), memorial page for Polly Denison Holmes (12 Apr 1797–20 Oct 1868), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30576935, citing Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by fly by - Sherry (contributor 47482982).