• Born: 21 Nov 1868, Keal Coates, Lincolnshire, England ²
• Married: 1904, Lichfield District, Staffordshire, England ¹
• Died: 26 Mar 1946, Boston, Lincolnshire, England ^{3 4}

  Research Notes:

1901 England Census (called Mark M.):

Age given: 32 years
Birthplace given: Keal Coates, Lincolnshire, England
Dwelling Place: St. Catherine's Farm, Eastville, Lincolnshire
Occupation: Farmer

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In 1911 Mark Meanwell Holmes (42) of Keal Cotes Lincs., farmer, and wife of 6 years Kate (34) of Abbots Bromley Staffs., were living in Stickford Lincs. son Mark Archer Holmes (10 months) of Stickford, and 2 servants.

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In the 1939 Register Mark M. Holmes (b. 21 Nov 1868), farmer, and wife Kate Holmes (b. 17 Feb 1877), domestic duties, were living in Spilsby R.D., Lincolnshire. Present were children (born single): Mark A. Holmes (b. 8 Jul 1900), poultry farmer, and Kathleen B. Holmes (b. 31 Aug 1912), unpaid domestic duties.

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Mark M. Holmes died aged 77 years. ³

Mark Meanwell Holmes of 19a Carlton-road Boston Lincolnshire died 26 March 1946. Probate Lincoln 17 August to Kate Holmes, widow, Fred Holmes, farmer, and Mark Archer Holmes of no occupation. Effects £15050 5s. 5d. ⁴