Clara A. Ackerson1,2,3

b. circa 1907
     Clara A. Ackerson was born circa 1907 at IL.1 She married Linus Andrew Holcombe, son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, circa 1924.1

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  3. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Arthur William Langford

b. 13 July 1896, d. 15 August 1955
     Arthur William Langford was born on 13 July 1896 at Walnut, Bureau Co., IL. He was the son of John Langford and Julia Arminia Holcombe.1 Arthur William Langford married Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe, daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, on 11 November 1920 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.2 Arthur William Langford died on 15 August 1955 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 59; of a heart seizure.3 He was buried at Walnut Cemetery, Walnut, Bureau Co., IL.

Arthur and Myrtle were enumerated in the 1930 Coloma, Whiteside Co., IL, federal census, only a few households away from Linus Holcombe. He was a trucker on the C & NW Railway, age 34, she was 34. The only child in the household was Irene, 8.


from an obituary in the Sterling Gazette, Tuesday, August 16, 1955:


Arthur W. Langford, residing at 1010 Ave. B., Rock Falls, passed away Monday evening at the residence.


The Body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home whre friends may call after 7 p.m. tuesday. Funeral sservices will be conducted at the funerl hme at 1:30 p.m. thursday, with the Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian church, officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery at Walnut, Ill.


He was born July 13, 1896 in Walnut, the son of John and Julia Holcomb Langford. He had been a resident of Rock Falls the last 43 years. His wife, Myrtle G. Langford, passed away June 3, 1953.


Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles Love, Joliet; three grand children; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Morris and Mrs. Melton Price, both of Rock Falls.


He was preceded in death by his wife his parents, one brother and one sister.

Child of Arthur William Langford and Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S517] Letter, Sheila L. Smith to James H. Holcombe, 22 May 2004.
  2. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  3. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Irene Mable Langford1

b. 1922, d. October 1983
     Irene Mable Langford was born in 1922 at IL.2,1 She was the daughter of Arthur William Langford and Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe.3 Irene Mable Langford married Charles Henry Love.3 Irene Mable Langford died in October 1983.1

Citations

  1. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  2. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  3. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Carrie Baker1

b. circa 1900
     Carrie Baker was born circa 1900 at IA.1 She was the daughter of Irving Baker and Mary Bennett.2 Carrie Baker married Elmer LeRoy Holcombe, son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, circa 1919.1 Carrie Baker married (?) Ennis.3 Carrie Baker married (?) Bennett.3

Children of Carrie Baker and Elmer LeRoy Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

(?) Bennett1

     (?) Bennett married Carrie Baker, daughter of Irving Baker and Mary Bennett.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Edwin Holcombe1

b. 6 April 1922, d. 14 April 1972
     Edwin Holcombe was born on 6 April 1922 at Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Elmer LeRoy Holcombe and Carrie Baker.1 Edwin Holcombe married Ann Whiteman.2 Edwin Holcombe died on 14 April 1972 at age 50.2

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Thomas Leroy Holcombe1,2

b. 17 September 1924, d. 8 August 2002
     Thomas Leroy Holcombe was born on 17 September 1924 at Tampico, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Elmer LeRoy Holcombe and Carrie Baker.1 Thomas Leroy Holcombe died on 8 August 2002 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV, at age 77.2

Children of Thomas Leroy Holcombe and Bernice A. Enniss

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Silas Irving Holcombe1,2

b. 5 January 1926, d. 22 June 2001
     Silas Irving Holcombe was born on 5 January 1926 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Elmer LeRoy Holcombe and Carrie Baker.1 Silas Irving Holcombe died on 22 June 2001 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 75.2

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Mary Izietta Holcombe1

b. 27 December 1926, d. 26 April 2008
     Mary Izietta Holcombe was born on 27 December 1926 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 She was the daughter of Elmer LeRoy Holcombe and Carrie Baker.1 Mary Izietta Holcombe died on 26 April 2008 at age 81.2

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Earl Francis Holcombe1,2

b. 26 June 1929, d. 24 April 1972
     Earl Francis Holcombe was born on 26 June 1929 at IL.1,3 He was the son of Elmer LeRoy Holcombe and Carrie Baker.1 Earl Francis Holcombe married Patricia Fern Thompkins on 15 April 1955.2 Earl Francis Holcombe married Ceola Hester Quimby on 11 June 1961 at IN.3,2 Earl Francis Holcombe died on 24 April 1972 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 42; in a car accident.3 He was buried at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL; Sec 19, Lot 25.3

Earl served in the Korean War, Co. A. 82nd Engineer Bn.

Child of Earl Francis Holcombe and Ceola Hester Quimby

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S526] IOOF Cemetery of Rock Falls, online http://www.slaney.org/jenni/IOOF.html

Bessie Cornelia Holcombe1

b. 27 May 1898, d. 19 June 1898
     Bessie Cornelia Holcombe was born on 27 May 1898 at Tampico, Whiteside Co., IL.1 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.1 Bessie Cornelia Holcombe died on 19 June 1898.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Walter Benjamin Holcombe1

b. 27 December 1912, d. 3 December 1980
     Walter Benjamin Holcombe was born on 27 December 1912 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.1 Walter Benjamin Holcombe married Eugenia Radke on 14 March 1942 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1,3 Walter Benjamin Holcombe died on 3 December 1980 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 67.1,2

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S182] Social Security Death Index (on-line), Ancestry.com, SSDI, Ancestry.com, SSAN 334-05-9719.
  3. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Isabell Holcombe1

b. 19 August 1914, d. 25 August 1914
     Isabell Holcombe was born on 19 August 1914.1 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.1 Isabell Holcombe died on 25 August 1914.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Nellie Holcombe1

b. 19 August 1914, d. 27 February 1915
     Nellie Holcombe was born on 19 August 1914.1 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.1 Nellie Holcombe died on 27 February 1915.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Helen Irean Holcombe1

b. 28 October 1905, d. 13 January 1907
     Helen Irean Holcombe was born on 28 October 1905.1 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.1 Helen Irean Holcombe died on 13 January 1907 at age 1; of diptheria.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Charles Henry Love1,2

     Charles Henry Love married Irene Mable Langford, daughter of Arthur William Langford and Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe.1

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Sherman Bonnell

b. circa 1895, d. 26 March 1964
     Sherman Bonnell was born circa 1895 at IL.1 He married Abbie Lenora Holcombe, daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, circa 1920.1 Sherman Bonnell died on 26 March 1964.

Children of Sherman Bonnell and Abbie Lenora Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Grace Bonnell1

b. 18 January 1922, d. 21 December 1956
     Grace Bonnell was born on 18 January 1922 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 She was the daughter of Sherman Bonnell and Abbie Lenora Holcombe.1 Grace Bonnell died on 21 December 1956 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 34.2

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Dorothy Louise Bonnell1,2

b. 20 October 1923, d. 4 October 1992
     Dorothy Louise Bonnell was born on 20 October 1923 at IL.1,2 She was the daughter of Sherman Bonnell and Abbie Lenora Holcombe.1 Dorothy Louise Bonnell died on 4 October 1992 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 68.2

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Raymond Emanuel Bonnell1,2

b. 22 August 1926, d. 1 December 1990
     Raymond Emanuel Bonnell was born on 22 August 1926 at Tampico, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Sherman Bonnell and Abbie Lenora Holcombe.1 Raymond Emanuel Bonnell died on 1 December 1990 at age 64.2 He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Pearl City, Stephenson Co., IL.3

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 123325303.

Ronald Lewis Bonnell1,2

b. 20 May 1935, d. 1 July 1970
     Ronald Lewis Bonnell was born on 20 May 1935 at Lamoille, IL.1,2 He was the son of Sherman Bonnell and Abbie Lenora Holcombe.1 Ronald Lewis Bonnell died on 1 July 1970 at IL at age 35.2

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Myrtle J. Baker1

b. 1906, d. 2 August 1967
     Myrtle J. Baker was born in 1906 at MO.1,2,3 She married Gerald Thomas Holcombe, son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, on 27 September 1924 at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.1,4 Myrtle J. Baker died on 2 August 1967.3 She was buried at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.5

Children of Myrtle J. Baker and Gerald Thomas Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  3. [S526] IOOF Cemetery of Rock Falls, online http://www.slaney.org/jenni/IOOF.html
  4. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  5. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 102830504.

Ellen Lenora Holcombe1

b. 15 January 1929, d. 15 May 1994
     Ellen Lenora Holcombe was born on 15 January 1929 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 She was the daughter of Gerald Thomas Holcombe and Myrtle J. Baker.1 Ellen Lenora Holcombe died on 15 May 1994 at age 65.2 She was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.3

Citations

  1. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 84524960.

Martha Evelyn Valbert1

b. 18 December 1917, d. 10 March 2001
     Martha Evelyn Valbert was born on 18 December 1917 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.2 She married Harold Herbert Holcombe, son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, on 18 November 1939 at Bensenville, IL.2,1 Martha Evelyn Valbert died on 10 March 2001 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 83.1

Children of Martha Evelyn Valbert and Harold Herbert Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  2. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Robert Thomas Holcombe1,2

b. 19 February 1931, d. 17 December 1982
     Robert Thomas Holcombe was born on 19 February 1931 at Waukegan, Lake Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Gerald Thomas Holcombe and Myrtle J. Baker.1 Robert Thomas Holcombe married Dothy Louise Near on 15 December 1950.2 Robert Thomas Holcombe married Georgia Marie King on 13 March 1954.3,2 Robert Thomas Holcombe died on 17 December 1982 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 51.2 He was buried at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.4

Child of Robert Thomas Holcombe and Georgia Marie King

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 84524862.
  4. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 84524861.

Glen Arthur Holcombe1,2

b. 6 February 1936, d. 15 August 1955
     Glen Arthur Holcombe was born on 6 February 1936 at Waukegan, Lake Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Gerald Thomas Holcombe and Myrtle J. Baker.1 Glen Arthur Holcombe died on 15 August 1955 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 19; drowned.2

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Gary Lee Holcombe1,2

b. 17 October 1944, d. 29 November 1996
     Gary Lee Holcombe was born on 17 October 1944 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2 He was the son of Gerald Thomas Holcombe and Myrtle J. Baker.1 Gary Lee Holcombe died on 29 November 1996 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 52.2

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Kenneth Paul McNinch1

b. 27 January 1910, d. 30 June 1989
     Kenneth Paul McNinch was born on 27 January 1910.1,2 He married Bertha May Holcombe, daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, on 5 March 1932 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.1,3 Kenneth Paul McNinch died on 30 June 1989 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 79.2

Child of Kenneth Paul McNinch and Bertha May Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S182] Social Security Death Index (on-line), Ancestry.com, SSDI, Ancestry.com, SSAN 334-05-8562.
  3. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Kenneth R. McNinch Jr.1,2

b. 8 October 1932, d. 29 December 2004
     Kenneth R. McNinch Jr. was born on 8 October 1932.1,2 He was the son of Kenneth Paul McNinch and Bertha May Holcombe.1 Kenneth R. McNinch Jr. died on 29 December 2004 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 72.2

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.

Charles Gerald Baker1

b. 2 April 1927, d. 12 January 2001
     Charles Gerald Baker was born on 2 April 1927 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1,2,3 He was the son of Irving Silas Baker Jr. and Julia Janet Holcombe.1 Charles Gerald Baker died on 12 January 2001 at age 73.3 He was buried at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.4

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  3. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  4. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial #84485134.

Irving Silas Baker Jr.1

b. 24 December 1895, d. 23 April 1976
     Irving Silas Baker Jr. was born on 24 December 1895.1 He was the son of Irving Baker and Mary Bennett. Irving Silas Baker Jr. married Julia Janet Holcombe, daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair, in 1926. Irving Silas Baker Jr. died on 23 April 1976 at age 80.1

Children of Irving Silas Baker Jr. and Julia Janet Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.

Bertha May Baker1

b. 18 November 1928, d. 20 April 1992
     Bertha May Baker was born on 18 November 1928 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.1 She was the daughter of Irving Silas Baker Jr. and Julia Janet Holcombe.1 Bertha May Baker died on 20 April 1992 at Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 63.2 She was buried at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.3

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.
  3. [S807] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com, memorial # 128895734.

Elberta Louise Baker1

b. 8 December 1929, d. 12 July 2007
     Elberta Louise Baker was born on 8 December 1929 at Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.2,3 She was the daughter of Irving Silas Baker Jr. and Julia Janet Holcombe.1 Elberta Louise Baker married Ora Laverne Alexander on 29 December 1947.1 Elberta Louise Baker married William Lavery Cumby.3 Elberta Louise Baker married Ellsworth Arthur Sharp.1,3 Elberta Louise Baker married James Gillihan.3 Elberta Louise Baker married Richard DeFur on 6 August 1983.1,3 Elberta Louise Baker died on 12 July 2007 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 77.3 She was buried at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.

Citations

  1. [S512] Robin Holcomb, "Linus Noble Holcombe Jr.," e-mail to James H. Holcombe, 29 April 2004.
  2. [S388] 1930 Federal Census.
  3. [S791] Russell Runge, "Linus Noble Holcombe," e-mail to James H. Holcombe Jr., 11 April 2015.