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     Alice Glascock married Samuel Fuller.¹ Alice Glascock died before 1613.

     Richard Sanford Holcombe was born on 10 September 1912 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Sanford S. Holcombe and Grace C. VanGuilder.¹ Richard Sanford Holcombe married Leeta Corey on 29 March 1936 at Wells, Rutland Co., VT. Richard Sanford Holcombe died on 28 August 1959 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, at age 46. He was buried at Wells Town Cemetery, Wells, Rutland Co., VT.²

     Charles C. Holcombe was born on 1 February 1923 at VT. He was the son of Sanford S. Holcombe and Grace C. VanGuilder. Charles C. Holcombe died on 3 July 2005 at Rutland Regional Mediical Center, Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, at age 82.

From the Post-Star, 5 July 2005:

Wells, Vt. - Charles E. Holcomb, of Wells, died Sunday, July 3, 2005, following a lengthy illness at the Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Charlie, a lifelong resident of Wells was born on Feb. 1, 1923, the son of Sanford and Grace (VanGuilder) Holcomb.

Charlie served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946.

For years, Charlie worked in local slate quarries. In 1968, Charlie started his own construction business. In 1974, he and his son Charles, joined together in this very successful partnership.

Charlie was a member of the Modern Woodman of America.

Charlie was predeceased by two brothers, Richard and Harold Holcomb, and three sisters: Leona Higgins, Beatrice Martelle, and Dorothy Morse as well as two infant brothers, Harley and Sanford Holcomb.

Survivors are his wife, Leona D. (Hadaway) Holcomb of Wells, Vt; his son, Charles J. Holcomb of Wells; a daughter, Linda McGraw of Middle Granville, a daughter, Lorraine Schock of Rutland, Vt; a sister, Esther Devitto of Rutland,Vt; a granddaughter, Michelle Schock of Rutland, Vt; a grandson, Ryan Schock of Concord, N.H., and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, with the Rev. Alexander Stringer officiating.

Friends may call on Wednesday, July 6, 2005, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 153, Granville, NY 12832.

     Ronald C. Holcombe was born on 13 April 1926 at VT.^1,2 He was the son of Sanford S. Holcombe and Grace C. VanGuilder.¹ Ronald C. Holcombe died in July 1979 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, at age 53.²

     Elkanah Elms married Sarah Lazell.

     Sarah Lazell married Elkanah Elms.

     Parks Loomis was also known as Parkes Loomis. He was born on 4 October 1792 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Ham Loomis and Elizabeth Allen.¹ Parks Loomis married Emily Hathaway, daughter of Luther Hathaway and Clara Safford, on 15 December 1814.² Parks Loomis died on 30 August 1869 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 76.²

Parkes was a memberof the State Legislature in 1857.


Parkes and Emily were enumerated in the 1850 Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, federal census, page 109. He was a farmer, age 55, she was 53. Children in the household were Mary 20, Georgianna 17, Isadorah Hazard 11, James P. Hazard 8, and numerous employees.


Parkes and Emily were enumerated in the 1860 Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was a farmer, age 67, she was 65. Children in the household were A. W. Gilbert 29, Mary Gilbert 30, and James P. Hazard 19.


Emily was enumerated in the 1870 Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. She was 75. Children in the household were Mary W. Gilbert, 39, Minnie Gilbert 13, Emily Gilbert 10, and William(?) O'Brien, 14. Son Frank P. (Francis P.) age 42, lived next door.

     Emily Hathaway was born on 3 April 1795 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Luther Hathaway and Clara Safford. Emily Hathaway married Parks Loomis, son of Ham Loomis and Elizabeth Allen, on 15 December 1814.¹ Emily Hathaway died on 9 February 1879 at age 83.¹

     Georgianna Hazard Loomis was born on 9 June 1834 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Parks Loomis and Emily Hathaway.¹ Georgianna Hazard Loomis married Philip Wadsworth, son of Tertius Wadsworth and Polly Seymour, on 17 January 1855 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 Georgianna Hazard Loomis died on 28 October 1913 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 79.²

Philip and G. L. were enumerated in the 1860 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, federal census, ward 1, page 289, dwelling 1673. He was 29, she was 27. Children in the household were Emma E. 5, and Philip Jr. 1.


Philip and Georgianna were enumerated in the 1870 Chicago, Cook Co., IL, federal census, Ward 3, page 329. He was a Clothing Merchant, age 38, she was 33. The only child in the household was Emma 15.


Philip and Georgianna were eumerated in the 1900 Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, federal census, ed 222. They were in the household of daughter, widow Emily W. Schwartz. Philip was 68, she was 65. Emily was the only surviving child.

     Philip Wadsworth was born on 7 March 1832 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Tertius Wadsworth and Polly Seymour.¹ Philip Wadsworth married Georgianna Hazard Loomis, daughter of Parks Loomis and Emily Hathaway, on 17 January 1855 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 Philip Wadsworth died on 12 September 1901 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 69.^1,2

     Tertius Wadsworth married Polly Seymour.¹

     Polly Seymour married Tertius Wadsworth.¹

     Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth was born on 3 January 1856 at 63 Rush St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Wadsworth and Georgianna Hazard Loomis.¹ Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth married Charles Schwartz on 28 October 1886 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth died on 26 February 1902 at age 46.¹

Widow Emily was enumerated in the 1900 Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. She was a widow, age 43. There were two children in the household, Charles W. 8, and Philip 7.

     Philip Wadsworth Jr. was born on 29 November 1859 at 63 Rush St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Philip Wadsworth and Georgianna Hazard Loomis.¹

     Charles Schwartz married Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth, daughter of Philip Wadsworth and Georgianna Hazard Loomis, on 28 October 1886 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ Charles Schwartz died on 27 October 1893 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹

     Josephine Wadsworth Schwartz was born on 19 January 1888.¹ She died on 20 January 1888.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Schwartz and Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth.¹

     Charles Wadsworth Schwartz was born on 16 September 1891.¹ He was the son of Charles Schwartz and Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth.¹

     Philip Schwartz was born on 28 April 1893.¹ He was the son of Charles Schwartz and Emily Elizabeth Wadsworth.¹

     Mary (?) married Stephen Hopkins.¹ Mary (?) died. She was buried on 9 May 1613 at Hursley, Hampshire, England.¹

     Catherine Whelden married Giles Hopkins, son of Stephen Hopkins and Mary (?), on 9 October 1639 at Plymouth Colony, MA.¹ Catherine Whelden died after 5 March 1688/89 at Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA.¹

     Rev. William Adams married Alice Bradford, daughter of Major William Bradford and Alice Richards, on 29 January 1680 at Dedham, MA.^1,2 Rev. William Adams died on 17 June 1685.¹

     Clement Soule was the son of Latten Soule.

     George Soule was the son of George Soule and Mary Bucket.

     Latten Soule was the son of Nathen Soule.

     Nathen Soule was the son of George Soule.

     George Soule was the son of Nathen Soule.

     Nathen Soule was the son of George Soule.

     Zachariah Soule was born by 1627.¹ He was the son of George Soule and Mary Bucket.

     Frank Soule was born circa 1847 at CT.¹ He was the son of Henry Birdsall Soule and Caroline Augusta White.

     Frank Richard Soule was the son of Frank Soule.

     Mary Elizabeth Soule was the daughter of Frank Richard Soule.

     Harold Herbert Holcombe was born on 20 May 1911 at Pekin, IL.¹ He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.^1,2 Harold Herbert Holcombe married Martha Evelyn Valbert on 18 November 1939 at Bensenville, IL.^1,3 Harold Herbert Holcombe died on 10 March 2001 at Willow Wood Nursing Home, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 89.¹ He was buried at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL; Sec 6.⁴

     Abigail Percilla Lair was born in March 1876 at IL.¹ Abigail Percilla Lair was also known as Percilla Lair.² She married Linus Noble Holcombe Jr., son of Linus Noble Holcombe and Julia Ann Pitts, on 8 December 1894 at Dixon, IL.¹ Abigail Percilla Lair died on 11 January 1950 at age 73. She was buried at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL; Sec 12.³

     Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe was born on 24 February 1896 at Harmon, Lee Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe married Arthur William Langford, son of John Langford and Julia Arminia Holcombe, on 11 November 1920 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA.² Myrtle Gertrude Holcombe died on 3 June 1953 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 57; of a muscle disease.^3,4 She was buried at Walnut Cemetery, Walnut, Bureau Co., IL.⁵

Arthur and Myrtle were enumerated in the 1930 Coloma, Whiteside Co., IL, federal census. He was a railroad worker, 38; she was 34. The only child in the household was Irene, 8.


from the Sterling Gazette, June 3, 1953:
Mrs. Arthur Langford, 1010 Ave. D. Rock Falls, passed away at 2 a.m. Wednesday after an illness of the past few years.


The body rests at the Melvin funeral Home where friends may call after Thursday noon. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home by Rev. Harry E. Shifter of Rock Falls Christian Church.


Mrs. Langford was born Feb. 24, 1896 in Amboy, the daughter of Linus and Abbie Holcomb. She was united in marriage with Arthur Langford Nov. 11, 1920 at Clinton, Ia. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Love of Sterling, three grand children, Judith, Jerry, and Kathy Love, Sterling; three sisters and five brothers: Mrs. Bertha McNinch, Mrs. Jeanette Bell and Gerald, Harold and Walter Holcomb of Rock Falls, Mrs. Nora Bonnell of Shannon, Richard Holcomb of Winthrop Harbor, and Linus Holcomb of Waukegan. She was preceeded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.


Mrs. Langford was a member of the Baptist Church.

     Elmer LeRoy Holcombe was born on 8 February 1897 at Tampico, Whiteside Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Elmer LeRoy Holcombe married Carrie Baker, daughter of Irving Baker and Mary Bennett, circa 1919.³ Elmer LeRoy Holcombe died on 30 August 1933 at Sterling Hospital, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 36; in a silo accident.² He was buried at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL; Sec 12, Lot 15.⁴

Elmer was a Pvt. Motor Transportation Corps. ⁴


Elmer and Carrie were enumerated in the 1930 Coloma, Whiteside Co., IL, federal census. He was a farm laborer age 33, she was 29. Children in the household were Edwin 8, Thomas 7, Silas 4 years 2 months, Mary 3 years 3 months, and Earl 9 months.


Elmer died from a ruptured spleen after a silo collapsed on him. He may have served in the Army during World War I. He was a tall, handsome young man, a few inches taller than his father who had been 6'1" in his youth. After his death the children were adopted-out and lost track with the rest of the family until nearly 70 years later.


Carrie had Margaret, Carol, and Clifford Ennis in her subsequent marriage.

     Linus Andrew Holcombe also went by the name of Bud Holcombe.² He was born on 26 September 1899 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.^1,2 He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Linus Andrew Holcombe married Clara A. Ackerson circa 1924.³ Linus Andrew Holcombe died on 1 October 1981 at Waukegan, Lake Co., IL, at age 82.^4,2

Linus and Clara were enumerated in the 1930 Shields, Lake Co., IL, federal census. He was a machinist in a hardware foundry, age 30, she was 22. The only child in the household was Betty M. 3.


Bud and Clare were devout Jehovah's Witnesses and lived for many years in Winthrop Harbor. ²

     Abbie Lenora Holcombe also went by the name of Nora Holcombe. She was born on 26 March 1901 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.^1,2 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Abbie Lenora Holcombe married Sherman Bonnell circa 1920.³ Abbie Lenora Holcombe died on 3 May 1991 at NC at age 90.⁴

Sherman and Abbie were enumerated in the 1930 LaMoille, Bureau Co., IL. He was a farm laborer age 34, she was 29. Children in the household were Grace 8, Dorothy 6, Raymond 3, and Eleanor.

     Gerald Thomas Holcombe was born on 2 April 1903 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.^1,2,3 He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Gerald Thomas Holcombe also went by the name of Red Holcombe.² He married Myrtle J. Baker on 27 September 1924 at Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^2,4 Gerald Thomas Holcombe died on 1 October 1962 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 59; of a heart attack.^3,2 He was buried at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.⁵

Gerald and Myrtle were enumerated in the 1930 Shields, Lake Co., IL, federal census. He was an asbestos laborer, age 27, she was 24. The only child in the household was Ellen 1 year 3 months.


Red and Myrtle also raised Stella Baker Duenow and Juanita Bell Insley, daughters of Red's sister, Julia Janet Bell.

     Bertha May Holcombe also went by the name of Bert Holcombe. She was born on 22 October 1904 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Bertha May Holcombe married Kenneth Paul McNinch on 5 March 1932 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL.^4,3 Bertha May Holcombe died on 11 October 1984 at Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 79.^4,2 She was buried at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.³

     Julia Janet Holcombe also went by the name of Jeanette Holcombe. She was born on 29 August 1907 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Julia Janet Holcombe married Irving Silas Baker Jr., son of Irving Baker and Mary Bennett, in 1926. Julia Janet Holcombe died on 10 November 1967 at age 60.²

Irving and Janett were enumerated in the 1930 Hume, Whiteside Co., IL, federal census. He was a farm laborer age 33, she was 23. Children in the household were Chas 3, Bertha 1 year 6 months, and Alberta 4 monthhs.

     Richard Evert Holcombe was born on 6 August 1909 at Amboy, Lee Co., IL.^1,2,3 He was the son of Linus Noble Holcombe Jr. and Abigail Percilla Lair.¹ Richard Evert Holcombe died on 12 March 1985 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 75.³ He was buried at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, Whiteside Co., IL; Sec 6, Lot 1.⁴

from the Sterling Gazette, March 13, 1985, page A4:

Richard E. Holcomb, 75, Edgewild Nursing Home, Sterling, died Tuesday afternoon at Sterling Community General Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. James Werner, pastor of the Rock Falls Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. visitation will be held on Thursday from noon til the hour of services.

Richard Holcomb was born on Aug. 6, 1909 in Amboy, the son of Linus and Abbie Lair Holcomb. He was employed as a welder prior to his retirement for the John Mansville Manufacturing Company, Waukegan.

Surviving are one son, Daniel, Winthrop Harbor; one daughter, Patricia Heiney, Winthrop Harbor; one brother, Harold, rock Falls; one sister, Mrs. Abbie Bonnell, LaGrange, GA; and four grandchildren.