Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Abner Holmes
Add photo

Abner Holmes 1896 - 1968

Abner Holmes of Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee was born on May 8, 1896, and died at age 72 years old in August 1968.
Abner Holmes
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee 38108
May 8, 1896
August 1968
Male
Looking for someone else
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Abner.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Abner Holmes' History: 1896 - 1968

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 05/8
    1896

    Birthday

    May 8, 1896
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 08/dd
    1968

    Death

    August 1968
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Abner Holmes lived exactly as long as the average family member when died at the age of 72.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Abner

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1896, in the year that Abner Holmes was born, on August 17th, the first pedestrian v car fatality occurred in Great Britain. Bridget Driscoll, age 44, was walking with her family on the grounds of The Crystal Palace in London when she was hit by a car driven by Arthur James Edsall. Edsall claimed to be going 4.5 mph and Driscoll's death was ruled an "accidental death" after an inquest.
Did you know?
In 1917, at the age of 21 years old, Abner was alive when in April, the U.S. entered World War I, declaring war against Germany. President Wilson had previously declared neutrality in the war - a position supported by the majority of Americans - but after Germany declared that they would sink all ships trading with Great Britain and sunk U.S. ships, public opinion began to change. Then the Lusitania was sunk, killing 1,201 - including 128 Americans - and more U.S. ships were sunk. The U.S. could stand aside no longer.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Abner Holmes' Family Tree & Friends

Abner Holmes' Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Abner's Friends

Friends of Abner Friends can be as close as family. Add Abner's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top