Representative Elias Bellows Holmes

Elias Bellows Holmes (born May 22, 1807) was a Whig politician who represented New York in the United States House of Representatives during the mid-nineteenth century. Serving as a member of Congress from New York’s 28th Congressional District, he held office as a Representative for two consecutive terms, reflecting a period of sustained support from his constituents.

Holmes entered Congress on December 1, 1845, and served until March 3, 1849. During this time, he sat in the House as a member of the Whig Party, which was then one of the nation’s major political parties. His tenure placed him among the historical members of Congress who represented New York in the years immediately preceding the tumultuous 1850s.

Throughout his service, Holmes was officially recorded as a Representative from New York, aligned with the Whig Party, and identified in congressional records under the biographical guide identifier H000736. After completing his second term in 1849, he left office as a former member of the House, concluding his documented federal legislative career.