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     Martha Williams was born on 19 October 1896. She was the daughter of Samuel Hubbard Williams and Frances A. Scudder.

     Solomon Stoddard was born on 26 September 1643 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. He married Hester Warham, daughter of Rev. John Warham and Jane (?), on 8 March 1670 at Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. Solomon Stoddard died in 1729.

     Hester Warham was born in 1644 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Rev. John Warham and Jane (?) Hester Warham was baptized on 8 December 1644. She married Rev. Eleazar Mather on 29 September 1659 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Hester Warham married Solomon Stoddard on 8 March 1670 at Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA. Hester Warham died in 1736.

     The first minister at Windsor. When he died, he left a large estate to his family, over which his heirs contended for some time, until the General Copurt decided that, as he had left three wills, the validity of them not being plain to the Court, his estate should be distributed "according to law." Rev. John Warham married Jane Branker on 9 October 1662 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.² Rev. John Warham died on 1 April 1670.

     Abigail Warham was baptized on 27 May 1638. She was the daughter of Rev. John Warham and Jane (?) Abigail Warham married Capt. Thomas Allyn, son of Hon. Matthew Allyn and Margaret (?), on 21 October 1658.

     William Hayes was the son of William Hayes II and Mary Holcombe.

     Eli Hayes was the son of William Hayes II and Mary Holcombe.

     Jeremiah Hayes was the son of William Hayes II and Mary Holcombe.

     James Holcombe was born circa 1791 at possibly Kingsbury or Westfield (now Ft. Ann), Washington Co., NY.^1,2,3 He was the son of Levi Holcombe and Chloe Poisson.² James Holcombe married Olive Noble, daughter of Joel Noble and Naomi Loomis, on 2 August 1811 at Granville, Washington Co., NY.^4,3 James Holcombe married Mary Ann Corbet circa 1854 at possibly Granville, Washington Co., NY.^1,3 James Holcombe died in April 1870 at Dresden, Washington Co., NY.^2,3

The ancestry of James, the husband of Olive Noble, is confused on the internet.

Recent genealogists have researched this in detail: George McCracken, Robert Eric Holcomb, and Carol Laun. Bob Holcomb has summarized the results below³.


The earliest mention of James⁷ by a researcher was in Mr. Lucius Boltwood’s book regarding the descendants of Thomas Noble. Mr. Boltwood collected his information during the 1850s and printed his material in 1878. He had first hand knowledge of James⁷ and Olive’s marriage, family structure, along with her parentage, birth and death, yet offered few details about James other than he was of Granville, Washington County, NY.

In her 1988 book, “Thomas Holcomb and other Simsbury, Connecticut Families”, Ms. Deanna Holcomb Bowman attempted to link James⁷ as the son of James⁵ (Consider⁴, Thomas³, Joshua², Thomas[SUP]1), a branch of Holcombs that does not contain a single use of the name Levi till one of James'⁵ first cousins in Pennsylvania named a son Levi. Neglected by most who had claim to her tie-in was the question mark at the start of her entry. Her proofs were limited to name association and the common location of New York State. The 1790 census for James⁵ was from Kinderhook, NY, one hundred miles south of Granville, NY, which leads us to the conclusion that he was at that time over forty-five years of age, married, and had two older males who were teens and/or early twenties in his household. Other sources, without proofs, add that James⁵ was married to Ester Ganyard, a descendant of Adam “the mulatto” Rogers (more about this in the DNA section below), and was the James Holcomb who moved to Ohio around 1802 where he did after 1807.

Using the above scenario, James⁷ would have been about ten years old at the time of the move from New York to Ohio, but nine years later he ended up much further north in New York married to a local girl of standing, and remained there the rest of his life. The more logical story is that James⁷ began and ended in northern New York, and married the girl next door.

The standard on the pedigree of Levi⁶ comes from the last page of Mr. George E. McCracken’s 1981 TAG article, “Thomas Holcomb’s Earlier Posterity”, where he listed Levi⁶ as both the third child and son of Ezra Holcomb and Phebe Gillette. Mr. McCracken’s material relied upon the records that were originally gathered by Rev. Amasa Holcomb in the mid 1800’s, and perpetuated by Dr. William Frederick Holcomb through the early 1900’s (later by Seaver and McPherson, now available at the Connecticut Historical Society). Ms. Bowman developed Levi⁶ a little further by listing his children, but without details. The most recent information comes from Ms. Carol Laun of the Salmon Brook Historical Society who wrote “Levi[SUP:6:[SUP] Holcomb” and “Ezra⁵ Holcomb”, that she updated in 2014 after I contacted her in regards to James.


James was a carpenter and joiner in Granville, NY. He must have been a smart usinessman, as he owned quite a bit of property, including a slate operatin and a blacksmith shop in Granville/Whitehall. His second wife was on several land deeds with him and she brought a daughter Ellen (or Helen), b. abt. 1849, NY into the marriage. Childlren Mary Ann and James H. are from this second marriage.³.

James and Olive "Hocum, were enumerated in the 1850 Granvville, Washington Co., NY, federal census. He was a farmer age 57, she was 55. Children in the household were Henry 15, and Esther 20. Also in the household were Polly Noble 72 and Mary Rupel 9.

James Hocum was enumerated in the 1855 Granville, Washington Co., NY, state census. He was 64. Also in the household were Mary his wife, age 14, Phylarmon Jillett, son-in-law age 41, O. C. Jillett, his wife 31, Polly Nobles mother-in-law, 75, and domestic Geo. Hoadley.

James was convicted of lunacy in March 1869. The papers in the Washington Co., NY, archives show his children to be Levi; Linus; Champlain; Cordelia; Eliza; Esther & Henry Holcomb.

James had children over a period of 48 years. He did not have a probate file, but his lunacy hearing shortly before his death does list his children and ws probably the method that his estate was settled. The last two children were minors when he and his second wife died, but there are not any records of a guardianship case.

Olive and James had eleven children.⁵


James Holcombe and ?James Holcombe have been confused on the internet. Evidence strongly shows that James, the son of Levi, married Olive Noble.

     Olive Noble was born on 10 August 1792 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Joel Noble and Naomi Loomis. Olive Noble married James Holcombe, son of Levi Holcombe and Chloe Poisson, on 2 August 1811 at Granville, Washington Co., NY.^1,2 Olive Noble died on 13 January 1853 at Granville, Washington Co., NY, at age 60.^1,2

     Stephen Holcombe was born on 6 March 1772 at Spencertown, Columbia Co., NY.² He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Tryphenia Niles. Stephen Holcombe married Susan Ewing, daughter of Capt. John Ewing and Ann Smith, on 25 June 1796 at Bath Co., VA.² Stephen Holcombe died in 1857 at VanBuren Co., IA.² He was buried at Portland-Leando Cemetery, Van Buren Co., IA.²

Stephen and Susanah were enumerated in the 1850 Village Twp., Van Buren Co., IA, federal census. He was a farmer, age 78, she was 74. There were no children in the household. However, John was enumerated next door as was a Meary Holcombe, apparently widowed daughter-in-law Mary Ross.

     Susan Ewing was born on 28 September 1776 at Pocahontas Co., WV.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. John Ewing and Ann Smith. Susan Ewing was baptized on 17 December 1776 at Augusta Co., VA.¹ She married Stephen Holcombe, son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Tryphenia Niles, on 25 June 1796 at Bath Co., VA.¹ Susan Ewing died in 1855 at VanBuren Co., IA.¹ She was buried at Portland-Leando Cemetery, Van Buren Co., IA.¹

     Judge John Vinton Holcombe was born on 14 January 1775 at Spencertown, Columbia Co., NY. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Tryphenia Niles. Judge John Vinton Holcombe married Chloe Mudge, daughter of Daniel Mudge and Eunice Fox, circa 1794 at NY. Judge John Vinton Holcombe died on 19 September 1853 at Portland, VanBuren Co., IA, at age 78.

Additional information from People in History to 1980 Gallia County Historical Society, 1980. John was a judge in Gallia Co., Ohio from 1823-1830; he served in the state legislature and was a census taker.

David P. Weir of Pleasanton, CA, has a copy of an agreement between the Judge and his sons Niles, Ira and John M. which distributes part of his estate to them and provides for their brother Daniel.³

     Chloe Mudge was born on 14 January 1776. She was the daughter of Daniel Mudge and Eunice Fox. Chloe Mudge married Judge John Vinton Holcombe, son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Tryphenia Niles, circa 1794 at NY. Chloe Mudge died in 1851.

     Barbara Holcombe was born in 1778. She was the daughter of Zephaniah Holcombe and Tryphenia Niles.

     Enoch Holcombe was born on 20 February 1780 at Spencertown, Columbia Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Enoch Holcombe died on 10 January 1829 at Chenango Co., NY, at age 48.¹

McPherson lists Enoch. Chris Boren is researching this line and as yet does not have documentation complete. He shows this Enoch dying in Huntington Twp., Gallia Co., OH.²

     Elijah Holcombe was born in 1781. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Elijah Holcombe died in 1853.

     Taphanes Holcombe was born in 1783. Taphanes Holcombe was the child of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Taphanes Holcombe died in 1789.

     Mary Holcombe was born in 1786. She was the daughter of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Mary Holcombe died in 1845.

     Abner Holcombe was born in 1788. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Abner Holcombe died in 1793.

     Sylvester Holcombe was born in 1790. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Sylvester Holcombe died in 1812.

     Abner Johnson Holcombe was born in 1795. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Abner Johnson Holcombe died in 1844.

     Alexander Holcombe was born in 1797. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore.

     Robert Burgess Holcombe was born on 23 August 1799 at Spencertown, Columbia Co., NY. He was the son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Robert Burgess Holcombe married Maria Harrington on 22 January 1823. Robert Burgess Holcombe married Fanny Weatherbey on 6 February 1845. Robert Burgess Holcombe died on 29 January 1863 at Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, at age 63. He was buried at White Store Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango Co., NY.

Robert and Fanny were enumerated in the 1850 Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, federal census. He was a farmer age 51, she was 45. Children in the household were Leroy 22, Calphurnia 20, Catherine 17, Bradford 15, Robert A. 13, Lucy E. 11, Ansel B. 9, and Maria 7.

Robert and Fanny were enumerated in the 1860 Norwich, Chenango Co., NY, federal census. He was a farmer, age 60. Children in the household were Asahel 23, Lucy 21, and Maria 17.

     Maria Harrington was born on 3 October 1805. She married Robert Burgess Holcombe, son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore, on 22 January 1823. Maria Harrington died on 8 June 1843 at age 37.

     Fanny Weatherbey was born on 6 July 1804 at NY. She married Robert Burgess Holcombe, son of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore, on 6 February 1845.

     Mehitable Holcombe was born in 1802. She was the daughter of Zephaniah Holcombe and Mehitable Wetmore. Mehitable Holcombe died in 1841.

     Gideon Shepard was born on 6 January 1747 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Dea. John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble. Gideon Shepard married Silence Noble, daughter of Samuel Noble and Catharine Fowler, on 13 November 1766.¹ Gideon Shepard died on 28 December 1790 at age 43; of consumption.¹

     Silence Noble was born on 28 July 1747 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Noble and Catharine Fowler.^2,3 Silence Noble married Gideon Shepard, son of Dea. John Shepard and Elizabeth Noble, on 13 November 1766.¹ Silence Noble died on 20 February 1831 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 83.¹

     Esther Holcombe was born in 1767. She was the daughter of Lt. Timothy Holcombe and Abigail Robbins. Esther Holcombe died in 1773.

     Durint the trip of removal of her mother and step-father's family from Canaan, CT, to Starksboro, Addison co., VT in 1790 by wagon to Whitehall, by boat to Charlotte, thence overland to Starksboro, rode horseback, balancing herself on a man's saddle over rough road. Accompanying them was William B. Marsh, physician. A fallen tree had blocked the road, Esther's horse leaped the log in which she lost her bonnet, but not her balance. Dr. Marsh restored her bonnet, which started their courtship and let to their marriage. Esther Holcombe was born in 1773. She was the daughter of Lt. Timothy Holcombe and Abigail Robbins. Esther Holcombe married Dr. William B. Marsh, son of Joseph Marsh, in 1792 at Hinesburgh, VT.

     Dr. William B. Marsh was born on 23 May 1769 at Windham, CT. He was the son of Joseph Marsh. Dr. William B. Marsh married Esther Holcombe, daughter of Lt. Timothy Holcombe and Abigail Robbins, in 1792 at Hinesburgh, VT. Dr. William B. Marsh died on 2 December 1827 at Hinesburgh, VT, at age 58.

     Timothy Holcombe died in 1775. He was born in 1775. He was the son of Lt. Timothy Holcombe and Abigail Robbins.


Timothy and Freedom were enumerated in the 1850 Richford, Tioga Co., NY, federal census. He was 80, she was 67. Children in the household were Amanda 31, Nathaniel 9, Charles 8, and Leonard 6.

Another Timothy who married Betsy Gatch with a nearlh identical profile has been confused with Timothy the son of Amasa. He may be the son of Lt. Timothy and Abigail Robbins.

Additional research needs to be done.

Timothy and Betsy were enumerated in the 1850 New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 73, she was 73. They were enumerated next to George.

T. and Betsy were enumerated in the 1860 New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., OH, federal census. He was a retired farmer, age 83, she was 83. Also in the household were L. Hilaker 51, and Mary J. Hilacker 9.

     Micha Holcombe was born on 11 September 1751 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.³ He was the son of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox.⁴ Micha Holcombe married Hannah Hayes on 13 October 1784.³ Micha Holcombe died in 1839 at Washington, Macomb Co., MI.³

Moved 1st from Granby or Simsbury to Bloomfield, NY and later to Washington, Macomb Co., MI.

He is recorded in the 1790 census of Rensselaer, Albany Co., NY, with family composed of 1 male over 16, and 3 females.

Micah was enumerated in the 1810 Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY, federal census. There was one male 45 and over, 1male 16 - 25, and 2 males 10 - 15; 1 female 45 or older.

     Hannah Hayes was born on 17 September 1752. She married Micha Holcombe, son of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox, on 13 October 1784.¹

     Rosanna Holcombe was born on 9 October 1752 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox.² Rosanna Holcombe married Isaac Goddard, son of John Goddard Jr. and Mary Hillyer, in April 1776.³ Rosanna Holcombe died on 20 January 1843 at age 90.¹ She was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.⁴

     Abner was a farmer in Bloomfield. After his death, Louisa and a son moved to Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY. Louisa Holcombe was born in 1754 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox.² Louisa Holcombe married Abner Phelps, son of Charles Phelps, in 1785. Louisa Holcombe died on 6 July 1815 at Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY.

     Abner Phelps died at Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT. He was born on 15 October 1761 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Charles Phelps. Abner Phelps married Louisa Holcombe, daughter of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox, in 1785.

     Elizabeth Holcombe was born on 8 July 1755 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox.¹

     Joseph Holcombe was born on 14 February 1758 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Joseph Holcombe and Elizabeth Wilcox.² Joseph Holcombe married Sarah Ford, daughter of John Ford and Sarah Wood, on 9 March 1784.

Served as Sgt. and Lt. in Lt. Joel Hayes' command, arriving in NY Aug 22; discharged Sept 16, 1776. He moved with his children to Peru, Berkshire Co., MA June 26, 1833. He was on revolutionary pension rolls for services in CT Militia and State Troops.

Sarah and Joseph moved to Peru, MA, circa 1825-1835.

Details on the family of Joseph and Sarah is from research by Carol Laun into the Worthington, MA, vital records.


It is apparently Joseph enumerated in the 1840 Census of Pensioners in Worthington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, age 81.