William Holmes
born April 1770–April 1771
  in Stanhope, Co. Durham
died 29 April 1839
  in Waldridge Fell, Co. Durham

Place of birth from Margaret Cozens—I'm not sure what the evidence for this is. According to John Holmes the evidence for supposing that William was the son of Richard Holmes and Jane Little is that: a) his date of birth (as deduced from his age at death) fits with a gap in the known births of Richard and Jane; b) one of the witnesses to William's marriage was Thomas, son of Richard and Jane; c) a William Holmes witnessed the marriage of Mary, daughter of Richard and Jane.

1839: Margaret Cozens has death certificate. Died aged 68yrs. Occupation Collier. Cause of death: Gradual Decay.

1843: described as deceased by time of son Adam's marriage, where profession is said to be lead miner.