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     Harriet M. Holcombe was born on 12 August 1819. She was the daughter of Schuyler Holcombe and Huldah Crow. Harriet M. Holcombe died on 14 September 1849 at age 30.

     Deacon James Merrill was born on 19 December 1792 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Phinehas Merrill and Anna Buel. Deacon James Merrill married Julia Holcombe, daughter of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore, on 23 September 1811 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Deacon James Merrill died on 9 March 1885 at home of dau. Harriet, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 92. He was buried on 12 March 1885 at Nepaug Cemetery, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Phinehas turned out at the Lexington Alarm in Capt. Seth Smith's Company an d enlisted for the defense of Boston, 1775. he served as conductor of teams, transporting supplies from Connecticut to the continental army, 1777-81. Phinehas Merrill married Anna Buel. Phinehas Merrill was born in 1755 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He died in 1828 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Anna Buel married Phinehas Merrill.

     Henry Merrill was born on 11 May 1812 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     Emeline Merrill was born on 25 February 1814 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     Marshall Merrill was born on 18 September 1818 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     Frances Merrill was born on 12 September 1824 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     Harriet Merrill was born on 7 October 1826 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     Julia Ann Merrill was born on 8 June 1834 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Deacon James Merrill and Julia Holcombe.

     The dates SPH gives for birth and date he attributes to Seaver and the NHVR. Shubel Crow was born on 8 January 1759. He was the son of Roger Crow and Anna (?) Shubel Crow married Harriet Holcombe, daughter of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore. Shubel Crow died on 8 August 1851 at age 92.

     Lydia Roberts was buried at Village Cemetery, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was born in 1802. She was the daughter of John Roberts. Lydia Roberts married Friend Holcombe, son of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore, on 22 March 1821 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Lydia Roberts died on 18 December 1836.

     John Roberts witnessed the marriage of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts on 22 March 1821 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Susan Serepta Beach was born on 10 December 1807 at Winchester, CT. She was the daughter of Caleb Beach and Sarah Blakeslee. Susan Serepta Beach married Friend Holcombe, son of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore, on 18 July 1837. Susan Serepta Beach died on 3 March 1887 at Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 79. She was buried at Village Cemetery, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Sophronia Avery was born on 23 March 1808. She married Harmon H. Holcombe, son of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore, on 27 November 1828 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ Sophronia Avery died on 28 April 1867 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 59.

     Douglas Williams was born on 4 June 1808. He married Sophronia Gibbs Holcombe, daughter of Phinehas Holcombe and Elizabeth Gibbs Moore, on 2 September 1828 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.² Douglas Williams died on 19 April 1881 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 72. He was buried on 22 April 1881 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Southington, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Henry Holcombe died young. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts.

     Candace Louisa Holcombe was born on 24 September 1824 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Candace Louisa Holcombe married James J. Langdon on 14 August 1848 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Candace Louisa Holcombe died on 22 January 1904 at Quincy, IL, at age 79.

     Norman Holcombe was born circa 1825. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Norman Holcombe died on 16 April 1831 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Henry R. Holcombe was born on 20 October 1829 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Henry R. Holcombe married Emily R. Carpenter on 5 June 1854 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Henry R. Holcombe married Gertrude M. Brown, daughter of Robert M. Brown and Lydia (?), on 2 October 1883 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Henry R. Holcombe died on 20 October 1907 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 78. He was buried at North Village Cemetery, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Caroline E. Holcombe was born on 12 February 1830 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Caroline E. Holcombe married Franklin Watson on 21 May 1854 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Fidelia Holcombe was born on 15 February 1832 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Fidelia Holcombe married Hiram Gaylord Loomis, son of Benjamin Gaylord Loomis and Minerva Warner, on 23 April 1861 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. Fidelia Holcombe died on 9 January 1916 at her home, 165 Sigourney Street, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 83.

In the 1850 census Fidelia is listed living with the family of Thomas Hazen, a physician. In the Hartford Directory, Hiram is listed as a surveyor.

From the Courant, 10 January 1916:

Mrs. Fidelia (Holcomb) Loomis, 82 years old, widow of Hiram G. Loomis, died yesterday at her home, No. 165 Sigourney street, after a short illness from pneumonia. She was born in New Hartford and had lived in this city since 1855. Her husband was a well-known civil engineer with offices on Pearl street in this city. He died five years ago. Mrs. Loomis leaves two sons, Hiram B. Loomis of Chicago, Ill., and Frank W. Loomis of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Minnie L. Groesbeck of this city; two brothers, Hubert Loomis of New Hartford, and robert Loomis of Plantsville, and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Loomis attended the Asylum Avenue Baptist Church.

     Frederick Holcombe was born on 13 September 1834. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts.

     Robert Lloyd Holcombe was born on 13 November 1836 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts. Robert Lloyd Holcombe married Lucretia Hull, daughter of Ransley Hull and Amanda Buler, on 13 November 1860 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Robert Lloyd Holcombe witnessed the adoption of Charles Frederick Holcombe. Robert Lloyd Holcombe died on 6 September 1916 at age 79. He was buried at Quinnipiac Cemetery, Southington, Hartford Co., CT.

Robert and Lucretia were enumerated in the 1800 Southington, Hartford Co., CT federal census, film T9-0099, page 73B. He was a farmer, age 42; she was 40. Children in the household were Charles 14, and Merton, 10. A servant, Flora Clark, age 19, was also in the household.

Robert was enumerated in the 1900 Southington, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a farmer, a widower, age 62. There were no children in the household.

     Harriet Amelia Holcombe was born on 18 June 1838 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Friend Holcombe and Susan Serepta Beach. Harriet Amelia Holcombe married Andrew J. Cook, son of Joseph Cook and Elizabeth Burr, on 25 December 1854 at "Missing Place" no. 5164. Harriet Amelia Holcombe married Peter DeMars on 28 November 1866 at Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT. Harriet Amelia Holcombe died on 3 September 1906 at Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 68. She was buried at Forestview Cemetery; DeMars lot, Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT.

Apparently believing her husband Andrew dead, (if he didn't desert, why did he never return home?), Harriet remarried.

Harriet and Peter DeMars (Demais) were enumerated in the 1880 Winchester, Litchfield Co., CT, federal census. He was a laborer, age 55, she was 41. Children in the household were Edmund 12, Frank 7 and Hattie Cook, 24.

Harriet was enumerated in the 1900 Winchester, Litchfield Co., CT, federal census. She was widowed, 61. Also in the household was grandson Carlton E. Demars, 4.

     SPH wrote:

Hubert F. Holcomb enlisted at Hartford, Connecticut on September 25, 1861 and was enrolled as a private in Company C, 8th Regt. Conn. Volunteers; he was honorably discharged at Bermuda Hundred, Virginia September 25, 1864. Ath the beginning o fmilitary duty he was 5 feet 9 inches high, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair; his occupation was a farmer. When he applied for a pension on November 7, 1893 he stated before a Justice of the Peace, "I have suffered from rupture or hernia for nearly or quite thirty years. I am obliged to wear a truss continually - without a truss I'm totally disabled - by wearing a truss I am able to do some ligyht work - but even my disability from this caluse alone is as much or more than one half. It is my belief that I contracted hernia in the service at the seige of Fort Macon, NC in the spring of 1862, by marching on the sands of Bogue Banks when tightly belted, and by working nights upon the entrenchments. I am totall y deaf in my left ear. I also sufer from Bronchitis, Rheumatism and Catarrh. From these causes I was disabled from earning a support by manual labor in a degree entitling me to a pension on September 5, 1890. This statement was made by me to Henry R. Joens, JP who wrote it. I was not prompted by anyone or by any written or printed statement."

from Eva's obituary:

Mrs. Lovell's father, Hubert Hldomb, while serving in the Civil War, received injuries which resulted in the loss of his speech and necessitated his transfer to the commisary department. He rercovered sufficiently to be able to whisper but could not speak aloud. After his discharge and return to new hartford and while taking care of a spirited horse, he was kicked by the animal. Although not seriously injured, he was so enraged that he shouted at the horse with all his old time vigor.

It was expected at the time that the horse was so frighjtened at the unaccustomed sound that it stood trembling in tis stall. Mr. Holcomb never had any further trouble with his voice. Hubert F. Holcombe was born on 19 March 1840 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Susan Serepta Beach. Hubert F. Holcombe married Sarah Almira Searles, daughter of Russell A. Searles and Lucy Grayson, on 1 March 1868 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Hubert F. Holcombe died on 5 December 1916 at nephritis and arterio sclerosis, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 76. He was buried at North Village Cemetery, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Clarissa M. Holcombe was born on 2 September 1842 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Friend Holcombe and Susan Serepta Beach.

     James R. Holcombe was born on 14 May 1847 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Friend Holcombe and Susan Serepta Beach. James R. Holcombe died on 3 July 1887 at typhoid - pneumonia, Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 40.

     Ellen Bridget Holcombe was born on 10 October 1829 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. She was the daughter of Harmon H. Holcombe and Sophronia Avery.

     Flora Ann Holcombe was born on 22 September 1831. She was the daughter of Harmon H. Holcombe and Sophronia Avery. Flora Ann Holcombe married Nahum Worthington Holcombe, son of Nahum Holcombe Jr. and Sabra Holcombe, on 22 August 1854 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Flora Ann Holcombe married Abial Eno Taylor on 16 April 1866 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Flora Ann Holcombe died on 3 March 1922 at Torrington, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 90.

     Herman Avery Holcombe was born on 17 April 1834 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Harmon H. Holcombe and Sophronia Avery. Herman Avery Holcombe married Josephine Elvira Dutton, daughter of Jesse Dutton and Jane L. Hawley, on 10 November 1857 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Herman Avery Holcombe died on 13 August 1910 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 76. He was buried on 15 August 1910 at Village Cemetery; Family Lot, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

Herman inherited the farm "Hillcrest" from his father, Harmon, where he lived and operated the farm. In his later years he suffered the painful torments of Erysipelas.

Copied from the New Hartford Tribune of November 10, 1909

Golden Wedding Anniversary

On Wednesday, November 10th, Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Holcomb celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of their wedding at the home of their son, Worthington E. Holcomb, who with his family, now occupies the old home on West Hill.

The weather maker had apparently made special arrangements for the occasion, for the sun shed its golden effulgence unstintingly and aided materially in making it a day of joy and gladness and good will.

Throughout the day from early forenoon until evening, friends and neighbors continued to arrive to offer congratulations and tender substantial tokens of esteem and good will to the honored couple. And it was a goodly sight to see the children and grandchildren (who collectively number 31) gathered in harmony at the old home to pay tribute to their aged parents, and it was regretted by all that it was physically impossible for the old gentleman to be present, he being confined to his bed at the home of his son, E.B. Holcomb of New Hartford, the latter with his family remaining with him during the day.

The reception and dining rooms which, by the way, more apparently built at a time when large families were in style, were tastefully decorated in golden autumn leaves and evergreens, the work of Mrs. Anna Smith and Mrs. W.E. Holcomb. Over the mantle on the wall of the dining room between large portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb was suspended a bank of evergreen from the midst of which shone out in golden figures the inscription "1859-09" which with other decorations, including a large bunch of giant golden Chrysanthemums, gave the room a very pleasant appearance surpassed only by the bounteous display of Mrs. W.E. Holcomb's culinary art with which the tables were laden. Placed in supreme command overawing in majesty, directly in front of Mrs. H.A. Holcomb's place at the head of the table was a huge wedding cake, crowned with the legend "50 Years" which succumbed to a protracted assault that occurred at 1 o'clock before a company of about thirty and made an unconditional surrender to a host of 63 who surrounded the tables at the evening dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb were married at the parsonage in Nepaug fifty years ago and with slight interruptions have lived continuously in this community. It was remarked that of those present but three or four were residents here at the time of the wedding. The gifts included many articles suitable for the occasion besides $51.50 in cash, including $30 in gold.

The children and grandchildren present were Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Holcomb and children Clifford, Ellis and Howell; Mr. And Mrs. Louis Herman Holcomb and children Burton, Alma and Cornelia, Burton C. Holcomb of Torrington; Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Mortimer Holcomb of Southwick, Mass. and children, Winifred, Harold, Ralph and Maud.

The affair was pronounced an entire success and after an evening of social intercourse and music the guests departed amid expressions of good cheer, "many happy returns" etc.

The following copied from the Winsted Citizen 1910

Herman A. Holcomb of Pine Meadow Ground to Pieces on Central
New England Railway About One Mile Above New Hartford - Lost
His Way Trying to Reach Son's Home.

Special to the Citizen

New Hartford, Aug. 13 - While relatives and friends were searching last night for Herman A. Holcomb, 76, a retired farmer, an engine running light on the Central New England railway struck and killed the aged man, who had wandered upon the tracks. His mangled remains were discovered later in the night by the crew of another train but the victim's family did not learn of the tragedy until after daybreak this morning, when they were informed by Undertaker Gates, to whose rooms the dismembered body was removed after being viewed by Medical Examiner Swett.

The body was mutilated beyond recognition and identification was established by means of the clothing he wore. The head and body were terribly crushed, one arm was completely severed and a leg almost cut off.

Of late Mr. Holcomb and his wife had been living in Pine Meadow in a house with F.L. Dutton. yesterday Mr. Dutton drove the couple to he house of their son Edgar B. Holcomb, who resides on the east side of the Farmington river in this village, where they intended making a few days' visit. About 5 p.m. father and son went out for a walk and on the return trip the parent started through a meadow, saying he was gong to take a short cut home. When supper hour came and he had not reached home, the son and other members of the household became worried and started out in quest of the missing man. Meadows and old, unoccupied buildings in the neighborhood were searched, but no trace of the older Holcomb was found, although the hunt was kept up until after nightfall.

It is supposed that the aged man became bewildered and crossed the bridge near the Greenwoods dam and finally strayed upon the railroad. he met his death about 100 rods north of the Jahne place.

Mr. Holcomb was born on West Hill, where nearly all of his life was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb observed their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 10, 1909. Besides a wife, he leaves five sons and a daughter, Edgar B. of this village, W.E., who resides at the old homestead on West Hill; B.C. who is traveling; L.H. of the Colebrook road, Winsted and F.N. of Hoskins Station and Mrs. Josephine E. Gray of Torrington.

The funeral will be held at the home of his son Edgar, Sunday or Monday.

     James J. Langdon was born on 27 January 1824 at Branford, New Haven Co., CT. He married Candace Louisa Holcombe, daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts, on 14 August 1848 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. James J. Langdon died on 11 February 1875 at Quincy, IL, at age 51.

     An article in the Tribune at his death indicates that he was survived not only by his wife but by two sons and three daughters. Franklin Watson was born circa 1831 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. He married Caroline E. Holcombe, daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts, on 21 May 1854 at New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT. Franklin Watson died on 26 July 1898 at Bakersville, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Hiram Gaylord Loomis was born on 6 July 1833. He was the son of Benjamin Gaylord Loomis and Minerva Warner. Hiram Gaylord Loomis married Fidelia Holcombe, daughter of Friend Holcombe and Lydia Roberts, on 23 April 1861 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.

Hiram and Delia H. were enumerated in the 1870 Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a civil engineer, age 36, she was 36. Children in the household were Hiram B. 7, Mina 4, and Kate 1.

Hiram and Fidelia were enumerated in the 1880 Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a civil engineer, age 45, she was 46. Children in the household were Hirma B. 16, Minnie L. 13, and Frank W. 8.

     Benjamin Gaylord Loomis was born on 22 July 1808 at CT.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Loomis and Mary Gaylord.¹ Benjamin Gaylord Loomis died on 19 February 1892 at Pine Meadow, CT, at age 83.

Benj. G. and Minerva were enumerated in the 1850 New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, federal census. He was a rule maker, age 42, she was 44. Children in the household were Hiram G. 16, Emeline 12, Mary J. 9, and Eugenia S. 3.

Benjamin G. and Minerva were enumerated in the 1860 Pine Meadow, New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, federal census. He was 52, she was 54. The only child in the household was Eugenia L. 13.

Benjamin and Minerva were enumerated in the 1870 New Hartford, Litchfield Co., CT, federal census. He was 62, she was 64. Daughter Eugenia 24 and her husband, Frederick Farley, 37 were living in the household.

     Caroline H. Loomis was born on 9 April 1862. She was the daughter of Hiram Gaylord Loomis and Fidelia Holcombe. Caroline H. Loomis died on 4 August 1862.

     Hiram Benjamin Loomis was born on 29 June 1863 at CT. He was the son of Hiram Gaylord Loomis and Fidelia Holcombe. Hiram Benjamin Loomis married Caroline Emily Kingman, daughter of Samuel Clayton Kingman and Emily Eustis Brooks, on 2 January 1890 at Bridgeport, Fairfield Co., CT.¹

Hiram was a graduate of Trinity College, Conn., 1885, A.B; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Univ., 1890; Asst. in Physics at Univ. of Wis; Ass't Prof. of Physics, No. Western Univ., Evanston, Ill., and 1906, Prin. of Hyde Park High School, Chicago, Ill. Resided Glen Ellyn, Chicago. ²

Hiram and Caroline were enumerated in the 1900 Cicero, Cook Co., IL, federal census. He was a teacher age 36. His birth date was listed as May 1864. She was 33, birthdate listed as January 1867. Children in the household were Hiram 9, Clayton 8, Eustis 4, Emily 3, and Agnes 2.

Hiram B. and Carrie E. were enumerated in the 1910 District 395, Chicago 7th Ward, Cook Co., IL, federal census. He was a high school principal, age 46, she was 48. Children in the household were Hiram 19, Clayton B. 18, Custis H. 15, Emkly F. 13, and Agnes B. 10.

Hiram B. and Carrie K. were enumerated in the 1920, District 1794, Chicago Ward 29, Cook Co., IL, federal census. He was a school teacher, age 56, she was 58. Children in the household were Hirma K. 29, Clayton B. 27, Eustis H. 25, Emily F. 23, and Agnes B. 20.

     Minnie Louise Loomis was born on 24 June 1866 at CT. She was the daughter of Hiram Gaylord Loomis and Fidelia Holcombe. Minnie Louise Loomis married Frederick O. Groesbeck circa 1892.

     Kate Langdon Loomis was born on 12 January 1869. She was the daughter of Hiram Gaylord Loomis and Fidelia Holcombe.