Background
Holmes, Robert Shailor was born on February 8, 1870 in Unadilla, Michigan, United States. Son of William S. and Adelia E. (Howe) Holmes.
Holmes, Robert Shailor was born on February 8, 1870 in Unadilla, Michigan, United States. Son of William S. and Adelia E. (Howe) Holmes.
Education high school and business college. Studied Metropolitan Conservatory of Music, New New York The Doctor of Letters, University of Georgia, 1924.
Member firm West. South. Holmes & Son, music dealers, Lansing, 1890-1900. In realty business until 1910. Retired for travel and study.
Organizer, 1914, and president Florida Forum and Assembly, Daytona Beach.
President Florida Forum Association and Forum Speakers’ Bureau. Secretary National Open Forum Council.
Founder Forum Lecture and Reading Courses for adults. Formerly vice president American Baptist Home Mission Society and trustee Winona Assembly.
Member firm West. South. Holmes & Son, music dealers, Lansing, 1890-1900. Mason.; Rotarian.
Married Katharine Alden Ayers, October 4, 1893.