| Birth: | Jul. 30, 1831 | | Death: | Oct. 14, 1919 | 
Nova Scotia Premier, Publisher. Born in Springvale, Nova Scotia, he served as Premier of the Conservative Opposition Party from 1878 to 1882. In 1858 Holmes founded the Conservative newspaper, Pictou Colonial Standard, and was leader of the Conservative Opposition Party during the 1870s. A caucus revolt forced his resignation as Premier in 1882 and he accepted a position as crown clerk of Halifax County. He died in Halifax. (bio by: Mayflower Pilgrim 332)
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Spouse:
Isabella Jane Little Holmes (1846 - 1920)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Simon Holmes | | | Burial:
Camp Hill Cemetery
Halifax
Nova Scotia, Canada
Plot: Holmes |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Mayflower Pilgrim 332
Record added: Sep 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 42359913 |
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