He was born in Newfield, and after completing his elementary education he attended Syracuse University and graduated in 1927. He served his internship at St. Vincent's Hospital on Staten Island. After completing his internship, he came to Waterloo and has remained here ever since, to capably attend to the needs of thousands of men, women and children since 1929. Since that time Dr. Holmes has delivered nearly 1600 babies. He has three grandchildren.
Babies especially love to arrive in the middle of the night.
Perhaps, in part, this accounts for Dr. Holmes' love for boating. Dr. and Mrs. Holmes spend as much time as they can spare during the summer months relaxing on thier boat. He also likes to bowl and golf.