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     Roxy Holcombe was born on 24 December 1811 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd.

     Jared Holcombe was born on 25 October 1813 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Jared Holcombe died on 1 January 1832 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 18.^1,2 He was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Julia Ann Holcombe was born on 14 July 1815 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd.

     Lucinda Holcombe was born on 25 July 1817 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Lucinda Holcombe married Gurdon H. Eaton on 25 October 1839. Lucinda Holcombe died on 31 October 1850 at age 33.² She was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Gurdon H. Eaton married Lucinda Holcombe, daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd, on 25 October 1839. Gurdon H. Eaton died on 3 May 1878.¹ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Towanda, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Nancy Holcombe was born on 7 December 1819 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Nancy Holcombe died on 8 December 1842 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 23.^1,2 She was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.²

     John Milton Holcombe was born on 24 February 1822 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. John Milton Holcombe was also known as Milton Holcombe. He married Polly Simmons on 7 February 1843 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.² John Milton Holcombe died on 12 February 1874 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 51.^3,4 He was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.⁴

John was recorded in the 1850 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, as a lumberman and in the 1870 census as a farmer, owning real estate of $2,000.

     Polly Simmons was born on 22 December 1822 at Bradford Co., PA.^1,2 She married John Milton Holcombe, son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd, on 7 February 1843 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.³ Polly Simmons died on 5 March 1907 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 84.² She was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Truman H. Holcombe II was born on 30 April 1824 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.⁴ He was the son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Truman H. Holcombe II married Martha Jane McCarthy, daughter of Silas McCarty and Martha McAffee, on 18 January 1850 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.⁵ Truman H. Holcombe II died on 14 August 1900 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 76.^6,4 He was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.⁷

Bradford Co., PA, Marriages from 1840 through 1869, as printed by the Rev. Edward C. Hoagland in his Twigs from Family Trees, 1940. These records were taken from two Bradford County newspapers - the "Bradford Porter" and the "Bradford Reporter".

Truman was an Army Surgeon in the War between the States.

Truman was recorded in the 1880 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, age 56, a farmer, and Martha was 52. Three children were listed.

     Martha Jane McCarthy was born in 1828. She was the daughter of Silas McCarty and Martha McAffee. Martha Jane McCarthy was also known as Amanda McCarthy.¹ She married Truman H. Holcombe II, son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd, on 18 January 1850 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.² Martha Jane McCarthy died in 1911.^3,4 She was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.⁴

     Charles Wesley Holcombe was born on 4 February 1826 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Charles Wesley Holcombe married Fanny J. Davidson in 1851. Charles Wesley Holcombe died in 1907.³ He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA.³

Bradford Co., PA, Marriages from 1840 through 1869, as printed by the Rev. Edward C. Hoagland in his Twigs from Family Trees, 1940. These records were taken from two Bradford County newspapers - the "Bradford Porter" and the "Bradford Reporter" -- shows the marriage as 3 July 1851.

Charles was recorded n the 1870 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA as a farmer, owning real estate of $8,000 and personal of $13,000; he was active on committees of invitations for the 1st Holcombe reunion, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, Oct. 9, 1879. He was 44, she was 39. Children in the household were Ansel 15, Fred 10, Burt 8, John W. 6, and George 3.

Charles and Fanny recorded in the 1880 Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, federal census.He was 54, a farmer; Fanny was 49. Children in the household were John W. 16, Burt 18, George 13, and Fanny 8.

C.W. and Fanny were recorded in the 1900 Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, federal census. He was 74, she was 69. Children in the household were Fred 40, George 33, and Fanny J. 28.

     Fanny J. Davidson was born on 3 May 1830 at NY.¹ She married Charles Wesley Holcombe, son of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd, in 1851. Fanny J. Davidson died on 28 April 1906 at Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 75.¹ She was buried on 1 May 1906 at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA.¹

     Mary Ellen Holcombe was born on 3 December 1828 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd. Mary Ellen Holcombe married Ansel Olmstead on 2 January 1850. Mary Ellen Holcombe died in 1874.

     Ansel Olmstead was born in 1829. He married Mary Ellen Holcombe, daughter of Truman H. Holcombe and Lydia Ladd, on 2 January 1850. Ansel Olmstead died in 1893.

     Ulysess Holcombe was born on 26 August 1819 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Ulysess Holcombe married Louisa Bullock on 16 March 1843 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Ulysess Holcombe died on 29 September 1854 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 35.² He was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.³

Ulysses was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 30, as a farmer, with wife Louisa and two daughters.

     Louisa Bullock was born on 28 February 1826 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She married Ulysess Holcombe, son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 16 March 1843 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Louisa Bullock married Ziba Morse.³ Louisa Bullock died on 6 December 1908 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 82.¹ She was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Seba Holcombe was born on 3 September 1820 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Seba Holcombe married Isaac Seeley Crofoot, son of James Seeley Crofut and Phoebe Wooster, on 5 March 1840 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.³ Seba Holcombe married James Crofut, son of James Seeley Crofut and Phoebe Wooster.⁴ Seba Holcombe died on 15 June 1883 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 62.² She was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Isaac Seeley Crofoot was born on 22 May 1814.¹ He was the son of James Seeley Crofut and Phoebe Wooster. Isaac Seeley Crofoot married Seba Holcombe, daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 5 March 1840 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Isaac Seeley Crofoot died on 24 August 1854 at age 40.¹ He was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Dr. William Harrison Holcombe was born on 5 March 1822 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Dr. William Harrison Holcombe married Polly Bullock, daughter of Nathan Bullock and Nancy Rockwell, on 1 January 1845 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Dr. William Harrison Holcombe died on 21 May 1883 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 61.³ He was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.³

'Harrison and Polly were recorded in the 1850 LeRoy census, he was 28, she was 26. Selden Bullock age 12, was in their household.


William and Polly were enumerated in the 1870 Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was a physician, age 46, she was 46. Children in the household were Alice 17, Lola 15, Clara 13, B.A. 11, Edson 10, Seigel 7, Zada 5, and Rolla 2.


'H. H.' and Polly were recorded in the 1880 LeRoy census; he was 57, a physician, she was 56.

     Polly Bullock was born say 1824 at PA. She was the daughter of Nathan Bullock and Nancy Rockwell. Polly Bullock married Dr. William Harrison Holcombe, son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 1 January 1845 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ Polly Bullock died on 22 August 1904 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.² She was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Clarrissa Jane Holcombe was born on 25 March 1824 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Clarrissa Jane Holcombe died on 8 December 1916 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 92.² She was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

Clarissa was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 26, in the household of her father, Eli.

     Calista Holcombe was born on 24 May 1826 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Calista Holcombe married Edward Wooster on 16 March 1842 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Calista Holcombe died on 17 December 1906 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Edward Wooster was born on 23 December 1819 at Bradford Co., PA.¹ He married Calista Holcombe, daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 16 March 1842 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² Edward Wooster died on 4 October 1888 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Dimmis Holcombe was born on 16 August 1828 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey.

H.C. Bradsby, History of Bradford Co., PA (1891),

"A.D. McCraney, chief of police, Canton, is a native of Ostego (now Delaware) county, N.Y., born September 7, 1838, a son of Samuel and Nancy (Allen) McCraney, natives of New York. His father was a blacksmith, and died at LeRoy, this county, in 1852; his mother died in 1883, in her eighty-ninth year. Mr. McCraney is the youngest in a family of eleven children - - eight sons and three daughters; he was reared in his native place until five years of age, and then came with his family to LeRoy, this county; he farmed, and also followed lumbering, until March, 1875, when he moved to Canton, and engaged in the hotel business, for some time. In 1879, he was appointed chief of police, and has held that position since, with the exception of three months. He married, in LeRoy, in 1858, Dinette (Dimmis), daughter of Eli and Harriet (Bailey) Holcomb, natives of this county and Connecticut, respectively; her father was a farmer, and died at the advanced age of ninety years; she is third in a family of seven children, all of whom grew to maturity. To Mr. and Mrs. McCraney have been born three children, as follows: Collis, married to Fannie Williams; Samuel. married to Charlotte Masters, and Emma, wife of Asa Stull. Mr. McCraney enlisted in September, 1864, in Company I, Fifteenth New York Engineers, served until the close of the wa!r, and was mustered out in New York, in July, 1865. He is a member of the F.& A.M. Monroeton Lodge, and politically he is a Democrat.

     A. Douglas McCraney was the son of Samuel McCraney and Marie Smith. A. Douglas McCraney also went by the name of Dudley McCraney.

     Lucina Holcombe was born on 3 November 1839 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Lucina Holcombe married Kinckerbocker N. Mott in 1857.² Lucina Holcombe married Samuel G. Ketchin.³ Lucina Holcombe died in 1930 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ Lucena was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 10, in the household of her father, Eli.

     LeRoy Holcombe was born on 14 October 1830 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. LeRoy Holcombe married Rhoda Rowena Tillotson on 13 June 1852 at Bradford Co., PA. LeRoy Holcombe married Nettie Scott on 9 March 1886 at Bradford Co., PA.² LeRoy Holcombe died on 8 December 1912 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 82.² He was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

LeRoy was recorded in the 1850 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA census as a farmer, age 20, in the household of his father Eli.


Leroy and R. R. were recorded in the 1870 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA federal census as the operator of a grist mill and owner of real estate valued at $4,000. He served as VP of the 1st Holcombe reunion. He was 39, she was 37. Children in the household were C.D. 17, L.V. 15, H.A. 18, F.O. 11, H.A. 8, W.I. 5, and Lewis O. 5 months. Eli and Harriet were next door.

LeRoy was recorded in the 1880 census of LeRoy, age 49, a farmer. Rhoda was not listed, but 5 children and a daughter-in-law were.


LeRoy was enumerated in the 1910 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, federal census, apparently with a second wife, Nettie who married when she was 65. She had had no children. Daughter Harriet age 48, apparently divorced was also in the household. She had 4 children, 2 of whom were still alive, but not listed in this household.

LEROY HOLCOMB, farmer and miller, LeRoy township, P. O. LeRoy, was born October 14, 1830, a son of Eli and Harriet (Bailey) Holcomb, who were the first settlers on the south side of Towanda creek.

The father was a native of Connecticut and son of Truman Holcomb of New England, who removed to Ulster in the early settlement of the county. Harriet (Bailey) Holcomb was a native of New York.

Eli Holcomb located in LeRoy in 1801, taking possession of 200 acres on either side of Towanda creek. In those days their facilities were limited, compelling them to go eighteen miles to mill. Eli built the second gristmill in 1827, and the first on the south side of the creek (Hugh Holcomb built the first); it was a log structure, in which LeRoy, when a small lad, learned his trade. In 1844 Eli Holcomb built a mill which was damaged by the giving way of the dam; it was rebuilt and is now owned and operated by his son LeRoy.

Eli was the father of thirteen children, eleven of whom grew to maturity, LeRoy being the seventh member of the family. He was reared and educated at LeRoy, and learned the miller’s trade of his father, beginning at the age of fourteen.

When twenty-one he married Rhoda R., daughter of Ansel and Anna Tillotson, June 13, 1852, at LeRoy. To them were born ten children - five sons and five daughters - eight of whom grew to maturity and are now living in this county, prosperous business men.

Mr. Holcomb was twice married, his first wife died on January 10, 1880, and he married, March 9, 1886, Nettie, daughter of William and Maria Scott, of Monroe township. He is a man of business and enterprise; in 1855 he built a sawmill north of the present mill; but, on account of the water-power failing, he abandoned it, attaching one to his gristmill, both of which he runs by steam. This mill has the capacity of 10,000 feet per day, and the gristmill averages 15,000 bushels per year. In addition to this Mr. Holcomb oversees a neat farm.

He has been entrusted with various offices during his life time; was constable two years; he is a member of the Church of Christ, and has held the position of superintendent of the Sunday school sixteen years; politically he is a Republican.

     Rhoda Rowena Tillotson was born on 17 November 1832 at Bradford Co., PA.¹ She married LeRoy Holcombe, son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 13 June 1852 at Bradford Co., PA. Rhoda Rowena Tillotson died on 10 January 1880 at Bradford Co., PA, at age 47.¹ She was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Hannah Holcombe was born on 3 October 1832 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² She was the daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Hannah Holcombe married Samuel Alonzo Rockwell, son of John C. Rockwell and Harriet Andrus, on 11 October 1849.³ Hannah Holcombe died on 28 March 1921 at Granville Center, Bradford Co., PA, at age 88.² She was buried at Granville Center Cemetery, Granville Center, Bradford Co., PA.²

Both Hannah and Samuel were on the Holcombe reunion Committee.

     Samuel Alonzo Rockwell was born on 22 August 1825 at Troy Borough, Bradford Co., PA.² He was the son of John C. Rockwell and Harriet Andrus. Samuel Alonzo Rockwell married Hannah Holcombe, daughter of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 11 October 1849.³ Samuel Alonzo Rockwell died on 22 October 1908 at Granville Center, Bradford Co., PA, at age 83.⁴ He was buried at Granville Center Cemetery, Granville Center, Bradford Co., PA.⁴

From the 144th Annual Rockwell Reunion Book:
At the time of Samuel Alonzo's diaries dated 1874 and 1882 his parents were living on the road between LeRoy and Granville Center on a site called Mountain Home. Samuel Alonzo was a farmer, teacher, active in the church and the grange, a fairly new organization at the time, was some sort of road supervisor, active in political circles having served in community offices, as Mercantile Appraiser of Bradford County, and was also the Sunday school superintendent at the church in Granville. He was a stern looking man, but a kindly one. He seems to be a man who took a special interest in helping his children and his neighbors, a man who loved to sing and loved music and writing. He did not serve in the Civil War. A certificate of exemption for a drafted person on account of disability was found. It certifies that he had been carefully examined and was found to be unfit for military duty by reason of chronic rheumatism. According to his diaries he had some "bad" days, but nevertheless always seemed to overcome any feelings of illness or depression and continued his daily life.
DEATH: Bradford Star issue of 29 Oct 1908.

     Mortimer Holcombe was born on 20 January 1834 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Mortimer Holcombe died on 15 November 1842 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 8.¹ He was buried at Holcomb Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Burton C. Holcombe was born on 20 May 1837 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.² He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Burton C. Holcombe married Ann McKee, daughter of Robert McKee and Hannah Holcombe, circa 1859. Burton C. Holcombe died on 28 July 1903 at age 66.^3,2 He was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

Burton was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 13, in the household of his father, Eli.

Co. I, 15th NY Eng. Vol.

Burton and Ann were enumerated in the 1870 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA federal census. He was a farmer age 34, she was 31. Children in the household were Ida 9, and Clare 8.


Burton and Ann were enumerated in the 1900 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was 63, she was 61, they had been married 40 years. Children in the household were Ida 39, Clare 38, and Robert 27.

     Ann McKee was born on 2 September 1838 at PA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert McKee and Hannah Holcombe. Ann McKee married Burton C. Holcombe, son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, circa 1859. Ann McKee died on 15 August 1910 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 71.² She was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Henry C. Holcombe was born on 26 January 1845 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey. Henry C. Holcombe married Aggie Shipman on 16 July 1864.

Henry was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 5, in the household of his father, Eli.

Bradford Co., PA, Marriages from 1840 through 1869, as printed by the Rev. Edward C. Hoagland in his Twigs from Family Trees, 1940. These records were taken from two Bradford County newspapers - the "Bradford Porter" and the "Bradford Reporter"--lists a Henry Clay Holcombe who married Aggie Shipman on 16 July 1864. Aggie was of Farmington, PA.

H. C. and Aggie were enumerated in the 1870 LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer age 25, she was 27, born in Canada. The only child in the household was Mary A. 3.

     Aggie Shipman was born say 1842 at Canada. She married Henry C. Holcombe, son of Eli Holcombe II and Harriet Bailey, on 16 July 1864.

     Charles Holcombe was born on 9 July 1865. He was the son of Henry C. Holcombe and Aggie Shipman. Charles Holcombe died on 15 August 1866 at age 1.

     Mattie A. Holcombe was born on 31 July 1867. She was the daughter of Henry C. Holcombe and Aggie Shipman.

     Philander Holcombe was born on 20 June 1833 at PA. He was the son of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons. Philander Holcombe married Ruth S. McKinsey.

Philander was recorded in the 1870 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, as a farmer.

Philander was recroded in the 1880 census of Ulster, age 47, as a farmer, with wife Ruth, age 44 and three children.

     Ruth S. McKinsey was born say 1835 at PA. She married Philander Holcombe, son of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons.

     Robert was recorded in the 1880 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, age 15, in the household of his parents, Philander and Ruth. Robert Holcombe was born on 11 October 1864 at PA. He was the son of Philander Holcombe and Ruth S. McKinsey.

     Perley S. Holcombe was born on 15 June 1866 at PA. He was the son of Philander Holcombe and Ruth S. McKinsey.

     Perley Holcombe was also known as Purley Holcombe. He was born on 29 May 1846 at PA. He was the son of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons. Perley Holcombe died on 8 January 1866 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 19.¹ He was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Orrin is recorded in the 1870 census of Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, as a farmer. Polly Holcombe, born PA 1791-2 was living with him. Orrin Holcombe was born on 15 September 1848 at PA. He was the son of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons.

     Francis A. Holcombe was born on 19 December 1850 at PA. She was the daughter of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons.

     Alfred Holcombe Jr. was born on 28 August 1855 at PA. He was the son of Alfred Holcombe and Amanda Simmons.

     Elizabeth Holcombe was born on 4 July 1844 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of John Milton Holcombe and Polly Simmons. Elizabeth Holcombe married Charles H. Smith.² Elizabeth Holcombe died on 4 April 1909 at Ulster, Bradford Co., PA, at age 64.¹ She was buried at Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford Co., PA.¹