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     Jerome Chester Ford was born on 14 February 1856 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.²

Jerome was enumerated in the 1880 Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA, federal census, in the household of John Brien. He was a lumberman, age 24, single.

     Catharine Pauline Ford was born on 4 April 1857 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.¹ Catharine Pauline Ford married Rev. John Rea on 6 May 1877 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.^1,2

     Rev. John Rea was born circa 1844 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.² He married Catharine Pauline Ford, daughter of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes, on 6 May 1877 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.^1,3

     Charles Denslow Ford was born on 9 August 1858 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.¹

     Ella Jane Ford was born on 20 March 1860 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.¹

     Susan Fidelia Ford was born on 14 May 1864 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.¹

     Persis Amanda Ford was born on 5 May 1866 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Jerome Bursey Ford and Martha Pauline Hayes.¹ Persis Amanda Ford died on 15 August 1867 at age 1.¹

     John E. Chalfant was born on 12 April 1825 at New London, PA.¹ He was the son of William Chalfant and Elizabeth Edwards.² John E. Chalfant married Susan Jane Hayes, daughter of Chester Hayes and Fidelia Holcombe, in December 1861.^1,2

     Mattie F. Chalfant was born on 18 April 1863 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Chalfant and Susan Jane Hayes.¹

     Nellie L. Chalfant was born on 8 June 1865 at Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Chalfant and Susan Jane Hayes.¹

     Enoch Higley was born on 25 August 1754 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Brewster Higley Jr. and Hester Holcombe.² Enoch Higley married Rosalinda Moore, daughter of Job Moore and Mehitable Case, on 28 October 1783. Enoch Higley died on 12 July 1827 at Village of North Granby, Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 72.²

Enoch is listed in the Andrew Moore genealogy as the son of Brewster and Esther (Holcomb) Higley. However, the confusion of marriages between different Brewsters and different Esthers (Hesters) makes it impossible to assign parents at this time.

     Rosalinda Moore was also known as Rosannah Moore. She was baptized on 28 November 1763 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Job Moore and Mehitable Case. Rosalinda Moore married Enoch Higley, son of Brewster Higley Jr. and Hester Holcombe, on 28 October 1783. Rosalinda Moore died on 10 May 1823 at age 59.¹

     Clement Holcombe was born on 28 March 1816 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Harlow Holcombe and Anna Clements.¹ Clement Holcombe married Maria Case, daughter of Philetus Case and Lucinda Reed, in 1866. Clement Holcombe died in 1893.

     Augustine Holcombe was born on 30 July 1818 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Harlow Holcombe and Anna Clements.¹ Augustine Holcombe married Melinda Elvira Dickinson, daughter of Otis Dickinson and Melinda Bancroft.² Augustine Holcombe died on 30 December 1893 at age 75. He was buried at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.

     Edgar Holcombe was born on 30 December 1820 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Harlow Holcombe and Anna Clements.¹

     Edward Holcombe was born on 30 December 1820 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Harlow Holcombe and Anna Clements.¹

     Arthur Clement Holcombe was born on 27 May 1854 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.^1,2 He was the son of Clement Holcombe and Hannah Malinda ives.¹ Arthur Clement Holcombe married Carrie Amaret Reed.² Arthur Clement Holcombe died on 22 July 1901 at Terryville, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 47.

From the Courant 23 July 1901:

Arthur C. Holcomb, one of Terryville's best known citizens, died at his homr on Main Street yesterday morning at 7:20 o'clock of peritonitis after an illness of a week. He had been operated upon for appendicitis which had developed in an advanced stage and the operation was successful, but other complications ended his life. Mr. Holcomb was born in Granville, Mass., May 24, 1854. He moved to Terryville from Elmira, NY, to accept the positio of foreman of the machine and tool department of the Eagle Lock Company's works, which position he held up to the time of his last illness. He was an expert in his line and his sudded taking away is a great blow to his fellow workmen, as well as to the village at large. He was a member of Union Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Thomaston; Stephen Terry Lodge, No. 59, I.O.O.f., of Bristol, and Terry Lodge, No. 29, A.O.U.@., of Terryville. Mr. Holcomb leaves a wife and one son, Arthur R. Holcomb of the Eagle Lock Company's tool department. The funeral will be held at thelate home of Mr. Holcomb tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and the burial will be in the family lot, Hillside Cemetery.

     Carrie Amaret Reed was born on 7 June 1854 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Arthur Clement Holcombe, son of Clement Holcombe and Hannah Malinda ives.¹

     Arthur Reed Holcombe was born on 2 April 1876 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Clement Holcombe and Carrie Amaret Reed.¹ Arthur Reed Holcombe died on 30 March 1904 at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 27. He was buried on 2 April 1904 at Terryville, Litchfield Co., CT.

From the Courant 31 March 1904:

Arthur M. Holcomb of Bristol died yesterday at the Hartford Hospital from the effects of anoperation for appendicitis. He was 29 years old and unmarried. mr. Holcomb was born in Westville, Mass., and ws the son of the late Arthur H. Holcomb, who died three years ago. Mr. Holcomb moved to Terryville when a small boy and he spent most of his time in Bristol working at his trade, that of mechanist. He had lately been employed at an automobile repair shop there and was for some time with the Eagle Lock Company. He had been in poor health for about a year. He was visiting at Dr. Defmarais's in Bristolwhen he was taken with appendicitis Sunday and was brought to the Hartford Hospital Monday. His body will be taken to Terryville for burial Saturday.

     Wilbert Clement Holcombe was born on 13 September 1887 at Terryville, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Arthur Clement Holcombe and Carrie Amaret Reed.¹ Wilbert Clement Holcombe died before 22 July 1901.

     Roisetta Moore was born on 1 January 1798.¹ She was the daughter of Roger Moore and Rosetta Hayes.¹ Roisetta Moore died on 7 November 1800 at age 2.¹

     Marcy Lourton was born circa 1705; based on age at death.¹ She married Joseph Forward, son of Samuel Forward and Deborah Moore, on 27 March 1729 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Marcy Lourton died on 11 April 1786 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Homer Forward was born on 2 October 1816 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Gen. Joseph Morton Forward and Fanny Moore.² Homer Forward died on 15 March 1859 at age 42.¹

     Joseph Morton Forward was born on 6 January 1821 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Gen. Joseph Morton Forward and Fanny Moore.¹

     Mary Rosetta Forward was born on 10 January 1823 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Gen. Joseph Morton Forward and Fanny Moore.¹ Mary Rosetta Forward died on 11 March 1859 at age 36.¹

     Andrew Jackson Forward was born on 9 August 1825 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Gen. Joseph Morton Forward and Fanny Moore.¹

     Frances Eliza Forward also went by the name of Fanny Eliza Forward. She was born on 11 January 1828 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Gen. Joseph Morton Forward and Fanny Moore.¹ Frances Eliza Forward died on 3 August 1895 at age 67.¹

     Sarah Ann Root was born on 16 May 1812.¹ She married Roger Sherman Moore, son of Roger Moore and Rosetta Hayes, on 6 October 1841 at Granville, Hampden Co., MA.¹ Sarah Ann Root died on 30 September 1875 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 63.¹

     Tabitha Moore was born on 16 August 1722 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Moore and Eunice Owen.¹ Tabitha Moore married Abel Forward, son of Samuel Forward and Deborah Moore, on 25 September 1791.²

     Levi Buttles was born in 1805; based on age at death. He married Caroline Holcombe, daughter of Increase Holcombe and Mary Reed, in 1843.¹ Levi Buttles died on 15 August 1879.²

     Edmund Thompson was born on 22 January 1788 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Edmund Thompson and Gloriana Moore.² Edmund Thompson married Sophia Pinney on 14 September 1809.¹ Edmund Thompson died on 22 April 1862 at age 74.¹ He was buried at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.³

     Sophia Pinney was born on 27 July 1792 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Edmund Thompson, son of Edmund Thompson and Gloriana Moore, on 14 September 1809.² Sophia Pinney died on 6 December 1863 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 71.¹

     Gloriana Moore was born on 25 February 1767 at Rainbow, Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Nahum Moore and Catharine White.² Gloriana Moore married Edmund Thompson on 20 March 1789.¹ Gloriana Moore died on 25 December 1852 at age 85.¹ She was buried on 28 December 1852 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Edmund Thompson was born in March 1765.¹ He married Gloriana Moore, daughter of Nahum Moore and Catharine White, on 20 March 1789.¹ Edmund Thompson died on 7 February 1833 at age 67.¹ He was buried at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Nahum Moore was born on 19 November 1738 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Amos Moore and Martha Owen.² Nahum Moore married Catharine White on 22 February 1764.¹ Nahum Moore died on 4 October 1813 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 74.¹

     Catharine White was born circa 1746.¹ She married Nahum Moore, son of Amos Moore and Martha Owen, on 22 February 1764.¹ Catharine White died on 4 October 1803 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Mary Janett Case was born on 23 February 1824 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Zelah Case and Jennette Collier Benton.² Mary Janett Case married Edward Pinney Thompson, son of Edmund Thompson and Sophia Pinney, on 2 October 1843 at Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Mary Janett Case died on 1 January 1899 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 74.¹

     Zelah Case was born on 22 October 1799 at Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Aaron Case and Margaret Meacham.² Zelah Case married Jennette Collier Benton on 26 February 1823 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Zelah Case died on 14 April 1872 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 72.¹

     Jennette Collier Benton was born on 31 October 1802 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Zelah Case, son of Aaron Case and Margaret Meacham, on 26 February 1823 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Jennette Collier Benton died on 8 March 1891 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 88.¹

     Margaret Meacham was born on 8 December 1763 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Barnabus Meacham and Margaret (?)² Margaret Meacham married Aaron Case, son of Amasa Case and Elizabeth Hoskins, on 4 November 1781 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Margaret Meacham died on 6 July 1835 at age 71.¹ She was buried at St. Andrews Cemetery, Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Henrietta Josephine Thompson was born on 19 August 1844 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case.¹ Henrietta Josephine Thompson died on 23 February 1853 at age 8.¹

     Katie Mary Thompson was born on 26 March 1849 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case.¹ Katie Mary Thompson married Marvin H. Sanford, son of George W. Sanford and Jane Elizabeth Adams, on 9 June 1875 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.²

Marvin was a farmer and for many years keeper of the State poor. "He was a most highly esteemed and useful citizen, being a warden of Trinity Church, a director of the State Prison, and a member of the Masonic fraternity." ³

     William Norward Thompson was born on 17 October 1853 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case.¹ William Norward Thompson died on 21 September 1861 at age 7.¹

     Delia Sophia Thompson was born on 8 October 1857 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case.¹ Delia Sophia Thompson married William M. W. Ward on 5 September 1883 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Henry Zelah Thompson was born on 2 August 1862 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case.¹ Henry Zelah Thompson married Mary Sheldon Rose on 24 June 1886.¹

A successful farmer. No issue. ²

     Mary Sheldon Rose was born on 17 March 1862.¹ She married Henry Zelah Thompson, son of Edward Pinney Thompson and Mary Janett Case, on 24 June 1886.¹