Pehr G. Holmes

Pehr Gustaf Holmes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th district
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947
Preceded by	George R. Stobbs
Succeeded by	Harold Donohue
Personal details
Born	April 9, 1881 Forshaga Municipality, Värmland, Sweden.
Died	December 19, 1952 Venice, Florida, United States
Political party	Republican

Pehr Gustaf Holmes (April 9, 1881 - December 19, 1952) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts.

Holmes was born in Mölnbacka in Forshaga Municipality in Värmland, Sweden. In 1886 he immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Worcester, Massachusetts. Holmes attended public schools, and engaged in manufacturing. He also engaged in the banking and insurance business. He was elected member of the common council of Worcester, was a member of the board of aldermen, and served as its president. He was mayor of Worcester 1917 - 1919, and served as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council, seventh Massachusetts district 1925 - 1928.

Holmes was elected as a Republican to the 72nd United States Congress and to the seven succeeding Congresses from (March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947). Holmes was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1946 to the 80th United States Congress. He returned to Worcester and his electrotype business. Holmes died in Venice, Florida His interment was in Old Swedish Cemetery in Worcester.

Sources

• Pehr G. Holmes at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Members of the House who were born in foreign countries

Related reading

• Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited (by Eric J. Salomonsson, William O. Hultgren, and Philip C. Becker. Arcadia Publishing. 2005)

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by George R. Stobbs	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947	Succeeded by Harold Donohue