Son of Robert Thomas Hearn, born c. 1768
Married Elizabeth Holmes in 18152
Eight children including
Charles Bush,
Richard Holmes, - Painter died unmarried 1890
Anne,
Died 1837
Graduated from Trinity College, Dublin with a BA in November 1789. Qualified as a barrister at the Kings Inns in 1792 but followed a military career, rising to become Lieutenant Colonel of the 43rd Regiment of Light Infantry which he commanded at the battle of Vittoria in the Napoleonic wars.1 Prime source of information "A Fantastic Journey: The Life and Literature of Lafcadio Hearn" by Paul Murray, published by Japan Library, Sandgate, Kent 1993 ISBN 1-873-410-23-9.
2 Elizabeth Holmes, 3rd daughter of of Richard Holmes of Streamstown in County Westmeath and Prospect in Kings County. Sister of Sarah, married Brennane