Re James Holmes Otago Nz Marscus 20 6 2011
could this be who you are looking for ?
The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
Mr. James Stuart Holmes
Mr. James Stuart Holmes , Chairman of the Oamaru Harbour Board, is the second surviving son of the late Hon. M. Holmes, M.L.C., and was born at Geelong, Victoria, in 1847. He was educated at Edinburgh University, and arrived in New Zealand in December, 1864. Since 1885, Mr. Holmes has had charge of the Awamoa estate; he has been a member of the Oamaru Harbour Board since 1886, and has been chairman since 1895. He was for a short time a member of the Waitaki County Council, and has long been connected with the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, as a member of the committee.
Till we meet again -Regards -edmondsallan
Thanks, I have since found a dob of apx 1815. where abouts unknown, BUt is a husband of Anne Parera Holmes ref BOOK Taonga - The Palmer Whakapapa.
Unsure if accurate as this makes James 15 when Anne born!
Your information seems more probable, maybe :) still hunting :)
also thanks edmonsallan, I appreciate the input :)