The sudden death of Samuel M. Holmes during the night of April 9 came as a great shock to his family and to the community where he has lived for many years. He appeared in his usual health when he retired for the night and from his earthly sleep he passed peacefully to his eternal rest.
Samuel M. Holmes was born in Campton July 26, 1854, the son of Joseph and Hannah (Bump) Holmes. He was the seventh son in a family of nine children, two others being twin girls. The mother died when the children were quite small. In 1865 their father married Martha Wright of Hanover who proved a true mother to this large family of children, and who always remembered by them with affection and respect.
After some years of residence in Campton the family moved to Laconia where they lived eight years, after which the father, Joseph Holmes, bought the place known as the Judge Livermore home in Plymouth, which is now the Memorial Hospital. It was there that Samuel Holmes grew to manhood, helping in the work of the farm and after his father's death having a joint ownership in the place with his brother James. The two brothers have been very close to each other during these many years.
In 1900 Mr. Holmes married Emma Chase of Campton and they moved to a farm in New Hampton near the Ashland line. In 1914 he bought the place known as the Cummings Farm in Ashland which has since been their home.
Samuel was a man of sterling character, fair and honest in his dealings, kindly disposed and friendly toward all with whom he was brought in contact. He enjoyed his friends and they always met with a ready welcome in his home. He was active and hard working to the end of his life. His chief interest was in his home, his farm and the community where he was a highly respected citizen. He was a member of Squam Lake Grange and of Grafton County I.O.O.F. With the exception of three years in Gloversville, New York and a short visit to his brother in the west he had lived close to his family and his home interests. The nearest relatives are his widow, Mrs. Emma Holmes and two brothers, James of Plymouth and Alphonse of Tacoma, Washington.
The funeral was held from the home on Friday, April 14 at two o'clock. The officiating clergyman was Rev. John C. Pease of the Plymouth Congregational Church. The service consisted of prayer, Scripture reading an address and the poem Crossing the Bar which was read by request of the widow. A goodly number of relatives and friends including a delegation from the I.O.O.F. were in attendance. The beautiful flowers were a silent testimonial of respect for the friend and neighbor so suddenly taken from this life to the life beyond.
Burial was in the family lot in Campton Cemetery. The bearers were George Brown, Frank Kimball, Frank Estes and Leon Torsey. At the graveside the impressive service of the I.O.O.F. was held as a final tribute to their friend and brother in the order. Samuel is buried in Lot 301.
>The Plymouth, April 29, 1933, p2.
Samuel M. Holmes was born in Campton July 26, 1854, the son of Joseph and Hannah (Bump) Holmes. He was the seventh son in a family of nine children, two others being twin girls. The mother died when the children were quite small. In 1865 their father married Martha Wright of Hanover who proved a true mother to this large family of children, and who always remembered by them with affection and respect.
After some years of residence in Campton the family moved to Laconia where they lived eight years, after which the father, Joseph Holmes, bought the place known as the Judge Livermore home in Plymouth, which is now the Memorial Hospital. It was there that Samuel Holmes grew to manhood, helping in the work of the farm and after his father's death having a joint ownership in the place with his brother James. The two brothers have been very close to each other during these many years.
In 1900 Mr. Holmes married Emma Chase of Campton and they moved to a farm in New Hampton near the Ashland line. In 1914 he bought the place known as the Cummings Farm in Ashland which has since been their home.
Samuel was a man of sterling character, fair and honest in his dealings, kindly disposed and friendly toward all with whom he was brought in contact. He enjoyed his friends and they always met with a ready welcome in his home. He was active and hard working to the end of his life. His chief interest was in his home, his farm and the community where he was a highly respected citizen. He was a member of Squam Lake Grange and of Grafton County I.O.O.F. With the exception of three years in Gloversville, New York and a short visit to his brother in the west he had lived close to his family and his home interests. The nearest relatives are his widow, Mrs. Emma Holmes and two brothers, James of Plymouth and Alphonse of Tacoma, Washington.
The funeral was held from the home on Friday, April 14 at two o'clock. The officiating clergyman was Rev. John C. Pease of the Plymouth Congregational Church. The service consisted of prayer, Scripture reading an address and the poem Crossing the Bar which was read by request of the widow. A goodly number of relatives and friends including a delegation from the I.O.O.F. were in attendance. The beautiful flowers were a silent testimonial of respect for the friend and neighbor so suddenly taken from this life to the life beyond.
Burial was in the family lot in Campton Cemetery. The bearers were George Brown, Frank Kimball, Frank Estes and Leon Torsey. At the graveside the impressive service of the I.O.O.F. was held as a final tribute to their friend and brother in the order. Samuel is buried in Lot 301.
>The Plymouth, April 29, 1933, p2.
The sudden death of Samuel M. Holmes during the night of April 9 came as a great shock to his family and to the community where he has lived for many years. He appeared in his usual health when he retired for the night and from his earthly sleep he passed peacefully to his eternal rest.
Samuel M. Holmes was born in Campton July 26, 1854, the son of Joseph and Hannah (Bump) Holmes. He was the seventh son in a family of nine children, two others being twin girls. The mother died when the children were quite small. In 1865 their father married Martha Wright of Hanover who proved a true mother to this large family of children, and who always remembered by them with affection and respect.
After some years of residence in Campton the family moved to Laconia where they lived eight years, after which the father, Joseph Holmes, bought the place known as the Judge Livermore home in Plymouth, which is now the Memorial Hospital. It was there that Samuel Holmes grew to manhood, helping in the work of the farm and after his father's death having a joint ownership in the place with his brother James. The two brothers have been very close to each other during these many years.
In 1900 Mr. Holmes married Emma Chase of Campton and they moved to a farm in New Hampton near the Ashland line. In 1914 he bought the place known as the Cummings Farm in Ashland which has since been their home.
Samuel was a man of sterling character, fair and honest in his dealings, kindly disposed and friendly toward all with whom he was brought in contact. He enjoyed his friends and they always met with a ready welcome in his home. He was active and hard working to the end of his life. His chief interest was in his home, his farm and the community where he was a highly respected citizen. He was a member of Squam Lake Grange and of Grafton County I.O.O.F. With the exception of three years in Gloversville, New York and a short visit to his brother in the west he had lived close to his family and his home interests. The nearest relatives are his widow, Mrs. Emma Holmes and two brothers, James of Plymouth and Alphonse of Tacoma, Washington.
The funeral was held from the home on Friday, April 14 at two o'clock. The officiating clergyman was Rev. John C. Pease of the Plymouth Congregational Church. The service consisted of prayer, Scripture reading an address and the poem Crossing the Bar which was read by request of the widow. A goodly number of relatives and friends including a delegation from the I.O.O.F. were in attendance. The beautiful flowers were a silent testimonial of respect for the friend and neighbor so suddenly taken from this life to the life beyond.
Burial was in the family lot in Campton Cemetery. The bearers were George Brown, Frank Kimball, Frank Estes and Leon Torsey. At the graveside the impressive service of the I.O.O.F. was held as a final tribute to their friend and brother in the order. Samuel is buried in Lot 301.
>The Plymouth, April 29, 1933, p2.
Samuel M. Holmes was born in Campton July 26, 1854, the son of Joseph and Hannah (Bump) Holmes. He was the seventh son in a family of nine children, two others being twin girls. The mother died when the children were quite small. In 1865 their father married Martha Wright of Hanover who proved a true mother to this large family of children, and who always remembered by them with affection and respect.
After some years of residence in Campton the family moved to Laconia where they lived eight years, after which the father, Joseph Holmes, bought the place known as the Judge Livermore home in Plymouth, which is now the Memorial Hospital. It was there that Samuel Holmes grew to manhood, helping in the work of the farm and after his father's death having a joint ownership in the place with his brother James. The two brothers have been very close to each other during these many years.
In 1900 Mr. Holmes married Emma Chase of Campton and they moved to a farm in New Hampton near the Ashland line. In 1914 he bought the place known as the Cummings Farm in Ashland which has since been their home.
Samuel was a man of sterling character, fair and honest in his dealings, kindly disposed and friendly toward all with whom he was brought in contact. He enjoyed his friends and they always met with a ready welcome in his home. He was active and hard working to the end of his life. His chief interest was in his home, his farm and the community where he was a highly respected citizen. He was a member of Squam Lake Grange and of Grafton County I.O.O.F. With the exception of three years in Gloversville, New York and a short visit to his brother in the west he had lived close to his family and his home interests. The nearest relatives are his widow, Mrs. Emma Holmes and two brothers, James of Plymouth and Alphonse of Tacoma, Washington.
The funeral was held from the home on Friday, April 14 at two o'clock. The officiating clergyman was Rev. John C. Pease of the Plymouth Congregational Church. The service consisted of prayer, Scripture reading an address and the poem Crossing the Bar which was read by request of the widow. A goodly number of relatives and friends including a delegation from the I.O.O.F. were in attendance. The beautiful flowers were a silent testimonial of respect for the friend and neighbor so suddenly taken from this life to the life beyond.
Burial was in the family lot in Campton Cemetery. The bearers were George Brown, Frank Kimball, Frank Estes and Leon Torsey. At the graveside the impressive service of the I.O.O.F. was held as a final tribute to their friend and brother in the order. Samuel is buried in Lot 301.
>The Plymouth, April 29, 1933, p2.
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