Mary Eno Humphrey1,2

b. 3 May 1716, d. 6 December 1797
Mary Eno (Humphrey) Hillyer
1716-1797
Courtesy of the Salmon Brook Historical Society
     Mary Eno Humphrey was born on 3 May 1716. She was the daughter of Captain Samuel Humphrey and Mary Ann Eno. Mary Eno Humphrey married Capt. James Hillyer, son of James Hillyer II and Joanna Hayes, on 28 October 1735 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.2 Mary Eno Humphrey died on 6 December 1797 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, at age 81.2 She was buried at Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.3

The Humphrey Genealogy only lists children Lucy, Asa, and Andrew. Carol Laun, Curator, Salmon Brook Historical Society, notes that, in addition to these three, that The Connecticut Historical Society has a Hillyer Bible Record that also lists Mary, James, Pliny, Affiah, and Theodore.

Children of Mary Eno Humphrey and Capt. James Hillyer

Citations

  1. [S275] Frederick Humphreys, Humphreys, Volume I, Page 241.
  2. [S546] Hillyer G. Norment, John Hillyer, Page 117.
  3. [S546] Hillyer G. Norment, John Hillyer, Page 118.

Mary Holcombe1,2

b. 6 October 1757, d. 20 September 1851
     Mary Holcombe was born on 6 October 1757.3 She was the daughter of Michael Holcombe and Mary Hillyer.3,4 Mary Holcombe married Joel Bullard, son of Eleazer Bullard and Hannah Rawson, in 1784. Mary Holcombe died on 20 September 1851 at age 93.3

Child of Mary Holcombe and Joel Bullard

Citations

  1. [S104] DAR DAR Lineage book, Vol. LXIX:Pg. 199/Item 68550.
  2. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 197/Item A-8-3-3-2-1.
  3. [S546] Hillyer G. Norment, John Hillyer, Page 123.
  4. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 197.2, Item A-8-3-3-2.

Joel Bullard1

b. 24 May 1760, d. 12 April 1799
     Joel Bullard was born on 24 May 1760.2 He was the son of Eleazer Bullard and Hannah Rawson. Joel Bullard married Mary Holcombe, daughter of Michael Holcombe and Mary Hillyer, in 1784. Joel Bullard died on 12 April 1799 at age 38.2

Child of Joel Bullard and Mary Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S104] DAR DAR Lineage book, Vol. 69:Pg. 200/Item 68550.
  2. [S546] Hillyer G. Norment, John Hillyer, Page 123.

Irene Holcombe

b. 20 September 1825
     Irene Holcombe was born on 20 September 1825. She was the daughter of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan.

Marinda Holcombe

b. 28 January 1827
     Marinda Holcombe was born on 28 January 1827. She was the daughter of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan.

Myron Holcombe1

b. 27 April 1829, d. 16 March 1910
     Myron Holcombe was born on 27 April 1829 at Xenia, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan. Myron Holcombe married Dorcas Caroline Winchell, daughter of Elijah Winchell and Dorcas Barker, on 25 February 1852 at Sangamon Co., IL. Myron Holcombe died on 16 March 1910 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 80.2 He was buried on 18 March 1910 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.2

Myron was a contractor and builder; enlisted in 1862 as pvt. with 116th Regt., Ill. Vol. Inf. with which he stayed during the remainder of the war, emerging as Regimental Adjutant. In 1869 he moved to Topeka, Kansas, where he remained until his death. Highly respected and loved by his associates for his wisdom and kindliness, and uniformly trusted.

Myron and Dorcas were enumerated in the 1860 Decatur, Macon Co., IL federal census, film M653-203, page 136, dwelling 954, family 967. Myron was a farmer, age 31, Dorcas was 30. Children in the household were Omar A. 5, Carry 2, and an Alonzo Nicholson, age 12.

Myron and Dorcas were enumerated in the 1870 Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS federal census, film M593-442,Ward 3, page 48, dwelling 355, family 371. Myron was a carpenter, age 41, Dorcas was 42. Children in the household were Omar A. 15, Carrie G. 12, Lizzie B. 10, Mina E. 7. In addition, Lucy Winchell age 45, perhaps Dorcas' sister, was in the household.

Myron was mentioned in the Decatur Daily Review on 7 October 1887: Adjutant Myron Holcombe, of the 116th, paid us an agreeable call last evening renewing his subscription for the REPUBLICAN. His home is at Topeka, Kansas, whre he is a contracting builder.

Myron and Dorcas were buried side-by-side. His sexton's record indicates he was born in Bellbrook, OH.

Children of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 196.2/Item A-8-3-3-1-6-1-3.
  2. [S387] Topeka Cemetery (published).

Dorcas Caroline Winchell

b. 8 January 1828, d. 6 September 1913
     Dorcas Caroline Winchell was born on 8 January 1828 at Rochester, NY. She was the daughter of Elijah Winchell and Dorcas Barker. Dorcas Caroline Winchell married Myron Holcombe, son of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan, on 25 February 1852 at Sangamon Co., IL. Dorcas Caroline Winchell died on 6 September 1913 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 85.1 She was buried on 9 September 1913 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1

Children of Dorcas Caroline Winchell and Myron Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S387] Topeka Cemetery (published).

Dorcas Barker

Child of Dorcas Barker and Elijah Winchell

Xanthus Holcombe

b. 20 April 1833, d. 7 July 1834
     Xanthus Holcombe was born on 20 April 1833. Xanthus Holcombe was the child of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan. Xanthus Holcombe died on 7 July 1834 at age 1.

Ludolphus Holcombe1

b. 7 April 1835
     Ludolphus Holcombe was born on 7 April 1835. He was the son of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan.

Ludolphus was a farmer and raised pigs. In 1874 he and family lived in Pleasant Valley Twp., Cowley Co., KS. He served in the 51st Illinois Infantry, Co. D, "Vaughn's Batty". Invalid's petition filed 7/23/1890 in KS; his widow filed pension 1/21/1913.


L. and Mary were eumerated in the 1880 Pleasant Valley, Cowley Co., KA, federal census. He was a farmer age 45; she was 44. Children in the household were Alonzo 13, Mary 10, Callie 6, and Frank 3.


Information on Ludolphus and his descendants is from Salinas Holcomb, 803 Bedrock Dr., Everett, WA 98203.

Children of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme

Citations

  1. [S23] Jesse Seaver, The Holcomb(e) Genealogy, Page 68.

Sallie Holcombe

b. 9 April 1838
     Sallie Holcombe was born on 9 April 1838. She was the daughter of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan.

Henry Clay Holcombe

b. 12 December 1840
     Henry Clay Holcombe was born on 12 December 1840. He was the son of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan.

Henry was a teacher; he died near San Francisco, unmarried.

Cornelia Holcombe

b. 17 June 1845
     Cornelia Holcombe was born on 17 June 1845 at IL.1 She was the daughter of Alonzo Holcombe and Lucy Morgan. Cornelia Holcombe married William S. Curry.1

Children of Cornelia Holcombe and William S. Curry

Citations

  1. [S68] 1870 Federal Census, unknown repository address, 2nd Ward, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.
  2. [S387] Topeka Cemetery (published).

Omar Alonzo Holcombe1,2

b. 1 March 1855, d. 5 December 1932
     School teacher several years; owned and managed a foundry and machine shop until 1907 after which he retired and moved to LA. Omar Alonzo Holcombe was born on 1 March 1855 at Towanda, McLean Co., IL. He was the son of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell. Omar Alonzo Holcombe married Sarah Ellen Fowkes on 28 January 1879 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.3 Omar Alonzo Holcombe lived after 1907 at 2712 W. Ave 30, Los Angeles, CA. He died on 5 December 1932 at NC at age 77.3

Children of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes

Citations

  1. [S23] Jesse Seaver, The Holcomb(e) Genealogy, Page 67-8.
  2. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 196.2/Item A-8-3-3-1-6-1-3-1.
  3. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Carrie Gillette Holcombe

b. 2 January 1857, d. 8 October 1925
     Carrie Gillette Holcombe was born on 2 January 1857 at Towanda, McLean Co., IL. She was the daughter of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell. Carrie Gillette Holcombe married Edwin Alonzo Popenoe. Carrie Gillette Holcombe died on 8 October 1925 at Silver Springs, MD, at age 68.1 She was buried on 13 October 1925 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1

The cemetery records in Topeka indicate that Carrie was born in Macon Co., IL, 2 January 1858.

Citations

  1. [S387] Topeka Cemetery (published).

Elizabeth Belle Holcombe

b. 10 June 1861
     Elizabeth Belle Holcombe was born on 10 June 1861. She was the daughter of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell.

Mina Eloise Holcombe

b. 7 February 1863, d. 29 April 1947
     Mina Eloise Holcombe was born on 7 February 1863 at Towanda, McLean Co., IL.1 She was the daughter of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell. Mina Eloise Holcombe married Elias G. Miner.2 Mina Eloise Holcombe died on 29 April 1947 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 84.1 She was buried on 30 April 1947 at Topeka Cemetery, Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1

Child of Mina Eloise Holcombe and Elias G. Miner

Citations

  1. [S387] Topeka Cemetery (published).
  2. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Sarah Ellen Fowkes

b. 21 March 1855, d. 3 July 1929
     Sarah Ellen Fowkes was born on 21 March 1855 at near Bloomington, IL. She married Omar Alonzo Holcombe, son of Myron Holcombe and Dorcas Caroline Winchell, on 28 January 1879 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 Sarah Ellen Fowkes died on 3 July 1929 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 74.1 She was buried on 5 July 1929 at Pasadena Crematory, CA.1

Children of Sarah Ellen Fowkes and Omar Alonzo Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Berenice Holcombe

b. 21 January 1881
     Berenice Holcombe was born on 21 January 1881 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Helen Hunt Holcombe

b. 20 August 1883
     Helen Hunt Holcombe was born on 20 August 1883 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Myron Holcombe

b. 9 September 1885, d. 17 November 1972
     Myron Holcombe was born on 9 September 1885 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1,2 He was the son of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes. Myron Holcombe married Flora Heuperman on 22 March 1921 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.1 Myron Holcombe died on 17 November 1972 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, at age 87.1,2 He was buried on 21 November 1972 at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.1

Child of Myron Holcombe and Flora Heuperman

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."
  2. [S182] Social Security Death Index (on-line), Ancestry.com, SSDI, Ancestry.com, SSAN 556-03-1267.
  3. [S182] Social Security Death Index (on-line), Ancestry.com, SSDI, Ancestry.com, SSAN 572-24-7589.

Inez Holcombe

b. 20 October 1887
     Inez Holcombe was born on 20 October 1887 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Ruth Holcombe

b. 27 April 1890
     Ruth Holcombe was born on 27 April 1890 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Dorcas Katherine Holcombe

b. 1 January 1893
     Dorcas Katherine Holcombe was born on 1 January 1893 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS. She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Marian Holcombe

b. March 1900, d. young
     Marian Holcombe died young. She was born in March 1900 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.1 She was the daughter of Omar Alonzo Holcombe and Sarah Ellen Fowkes.

Citations

  1. [S381] Pamela Holcomb Osborn, "Holcombe, Omar Alonzo."

Charles Lamme Holcombe

b. August 1859
     Charles Lamme Holcombe was born in August 1859. He was the son of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme.

David W. Holcombe

b. circa 1861
     David W. Holcombe was born circa 1861. He was the son of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme.

Alonzo Holcombe

b. 8 August 1866, d. 28 February 1935
     Alonzo Holcombe lived at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He was born on 8 August 1866 at IL.1 He was the son of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme. Alonzo Holcombe married Evelyn King in 1890. Alonzo Holcombe died on 28 February 1935 at age 68.

Children of Alonzo Holcombe and Evelyn King

Citations

  1. [S362] 1880 Federal Census,.
  2. [S182] Social Security Death Index (on-line), Ancestry.com, SSDI, Ancestry.com.

Lucy Holcombe

d. young
     Lucy Holcombe died young. She was the daughter of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme.

Mary (Mollie) Holcombe

b. 21 November 1869
     Mary (Mollie) Holcombe was born on 21 November 1869 at KS.1 She was the daughter of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme.

Citations

  1. [S362] 1880 Federal Census,.

Julia Caroline Holcombe

b. circa 1873
     Perhaps the "Callie" who married ? Corey and lived in Raton, NM in 1935. Julia Caroline Holcombe was born circa 1873 at KS.1 She was the daughter of Ludolphus Holcombe and Mary Lamme.

Citations

  1. [S362] 1880 Federal Census,.

Lucina Holcombe

b. November 1754
     Lucina Holcombe was born in November 1754 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.1 She was the daughter of Abner Holcombe and Lucinda Willcockson.

Citations

  1. [S45] Albert C. Bates, Simsbury, Page 176.

Michal Church1

b. 26 July 1739, d. 1779
     Michal Church was born on 26 July 1739. She was the daughter of Samuel Church and Elizabeth (?) Michal Church married Eldad Holcombe, son of Deacon Azariah Holcombe and Hannah Loomis, on 23 December 1756 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA. Michal Church died in 1779 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.

Children of Michal Church and Eldad Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S261] Robert and Helen Search, "Samuel Church", as compiled in Genealogies of Connecticut Families by Gary Boyd Roberts, page 371.

Azariah Holcombe1,2,3

b. 1758, d. 1835
     Azariah Holcombe was born in 1758 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church.4 Azariah Holcombe married Christina Shepard in 1789. Azariah Holcombe died in 1835 at Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co., NY.

A private in Capt. John Carpenter's co., Col. Ezra Wood's regt; arrived at camp June 23, 1778; discharged Jan. 27, 1779; service, 7 mos. 22 days, at North river, N. Y., including 3 days to prepare for camp and 14 days (280 miles) travel out and home; company raised for 8 months; also, Capt. Samuel Thrall's co; enlisted Aug. 21, 1781; discharged Nov. 9, 1781; service, 2 mos. 29 days, including 9 days (180 miles) travel home, under Col. Marinus Willet on Mohawk River; company raised for 3 months.

Children of Azariah Holcombe and Christina Shepard

Citations

  1. [S65] Deanna Holcomb Bowman Thomas Holcomb, Item 83431.
  2. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 202.2/Item A-8-3-4-3-3.
  3. [S104] DAR DAR Lineage book, Vol. 57:Pg. 300/Item 56867; Vol. 149/Item 148090.
  4. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 200.1, item A-8-3-4-3-3.

Christina Shepard

     Christina Shepard was born at NY. She married Azariah Holcombe, son of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church, in 1789.

Children of Christina Shepard and Azariah Holcombe

Eldad Holcombe II

     Eldad Holcombe II was the son of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church.1 Some of the Revolutinary service attributed to Eldad may have been served by his son Eldad II.

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 200.1, item A-8-3-4-3-2.

Michel Holcombe1,2

b. 20 October 1768
     Michel Holcombe was born on 20 October 1768 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church.3 Michel Holcombe married Zadock Cooley, son of Clark Cooley and Sabra Bancroft, on 10 April 1788 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.

Children of Michel Holcombe and Zadock Cooley

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 202.2/Item A-8-3-4-3-6.
  2. [S65] Deanna Holcomb Bowman Thomas Holcomb, Vol. I:Pg. 164/Item 83434.
  3. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 200.1, item A-8-3-4-3-6.

Zadock Cooley1

b. 8 February 1767, d. 8 December 1809
     Zadock Cooley was born on 8 February 1767 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA. He was the son of Clark Cooley and Sabra Bancroft. Zadock Cooley married Michel Holcombe, daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church, on 10 April 1788 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA. Zadock Cooley died on 8 December 1809 at Dropsy, Granville, Hampden Co., MA, at age 42.

Children of Zadock Cooley and Michel Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S153] In collaboration with Lyman Edgar Cooley and Ernest Linwood Cooley, compiled by Vivien Bulloch Keatley Mortimer Elwyn Cooley, Cooley Genealogy, Page 588/Item 239.

Candace Holcombe

b. 20 August 1771
     Candace Holcombe was born on 20 August 1771 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church.1 Candace Holcombe married Clark Cooley II, son of Clark Cooley and Sabra Bancroft, on 28 April 1790.

Child of Candace Holcombe and Clark Cooley II

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 200.1, item A-8-3-4-3-7.

Clark Cooley II1

b. 7 June 1769
     Clark Cooley II was born on 7 June 1769. He was the son of Clark Cooley and Sabra Bancroft. Clark Cooley II married Candace Holcombe, daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church, on 28 April 1790.

Child of Clark Cooley II and Candace Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S153] In collaboration with Lyman Edgar Cooley and Ernest Linwood Cooley, compiled by Vivien Bulloch Keatley Mortimer Elwyn Cooley, Cooley Genealogy, Page 589/Item 330.

Statire Holcombe

b. 1 June 1773, d. 16 April 1861
     Statire Holcombe was born on 1 June 1773 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church.1 Statire Holcombe married Ephriam Pelton in 1791. Statire Holcombe died on 16 April 1861 at age 87.

Ephraim was a farmer. He lived at Otis, Massachusetts, until 1812, when he located at Alburgh, Grand Isle county, Vermont. He removed afterward to Godmanchester, Huntington county, Quebec, Canada, and finally to Constable, Franklin county New York, where he died.


Satira was enumerated in the 1850 Constable, Franklin Co., NY, federal census. She was 78. She was enumerated in the household of Francis and Serena Wagner.

Children of Statire Holcombe and Ephriam Pelton

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 200.1, item A-8-3-4-3-8.
  2. [S521] Ancestry.com, 1915.

Ephriam Pelton

b. 22 April 1771, d. 2 December 1847
     Ephriam Pelton was born on 22 April 1771. He married Statire Holcombe, daughter of Eldad Holcombe and Michal Church, in 1791. Ephriam Pelton died on 2 December 1847 at Constable, Franklin Co., NY, at age 76.1

Children of Ephriam Pelton and Statire Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S521] Ancestry.com, 1915.

Mercy Holcombe1

b. 4 October 1763
     Mercy Holcombe was born on 4 October 1763 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.2 She was the daughter of Obed Holcombe and Mercy Holcombe. Mercy Holcombe married Enoch Hayes, son of Daniel Hayes II and Abigail Hayes.

Children of Mercy Holcombe and Enoch Hayes

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 203.1, Item A-8-3-4-4-1.
  2. [S45] Albert C. Bates, Simsbury, Page 225.
  3. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 147.2.

Enoch Hayes1

b. 14 June 1763, d. 10 July 1851
     Enoch Hayes was born on 14 June 1763 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.2 He was the son of Daniel Hayes II and Abigail Hayes. Enoch Hayes married Mercy Holcombe, daughter of Obed Holcombe and Mercy Holcombe. Enoch Hayes died on 10 July 1851 at Woodbury, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 88.2,3 He was buried at Old North Cemetery, Woodbury, Litchfield Co., CT.3

Children of Enoch Hayes and Mercy Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, Page 147, Item A-8-1-5-1-7.
  2. [S740] Cynthia Kay Hayes, "Enoch Hayes," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 10 October 2011.
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Enoch Hayes (unknown–10 Jul 1851). Memorial no. 45480159, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45480159, accessed 27 January 2020, citing Old North Cemetery, Woodbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: Gary Boughton (contributor 46892198).
  4. [S25] Hannah Elizabeth Weir McPherson, Holcombe Genealogy, page 147.2.

Obed Holcombe1

b. 31 January 1765, d. 29 April 1837
     Obed Holcombe was born on 31 January 1765 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.2 He was the son of Obed Holcombe and Mercy Holcombe. Obed Holcombe married (?) Hayes. Obed Holcombe married Elizabeth (?) on 13 April 1815 at Lewis, Essex Co., NY. Obed Holcombe died on 29 April 1837 at Lewis, Essex Co., NY, at age 72.3 He was buried at Lewis Cemetery, Lewis, Essex Co., NY.3

Moved to Elizabethtown, Essex Co., NY.

Most of the information here comes from a Connecticut Nutmegger article by Carol Laun in 2005. In April 2020 Alice Sheppard added information in the identity of Obed's second wife, thus clearing up who was buried in 1812.

Children of Obed Holcombe and (?) Hayes

Children of Obed Holcombe and Elizabeth (?)

Citations

  1. [S65] Deanna Holcomb Bowman Thomas Holcomb, Vol. I:Pg. 164.
  2. [S45] Albert C. Bates, Simsbury, Page 225.
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Obed Holcomb (31 Jan 1765–29 Apr 1837). Memorial no. 115152246, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115152246, accessed 01 April 2020, citing Lewis Cemetery, Lewis, Essex County, New York, USA; Maintained by: DBT (contributor 46622280).
  4. [S583] Carol Laun, "Nutmegger 38:1 Holcomb Family."