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     Sarah Phelps was born on 7 December 1705 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Cornelius Phelps and Sarah Mansfield.¹

     George Freeman Strong was born on 9 March 1882 at CT.¹ He was the son of William Strong and Ella L. Stoddard.¹ George Freeman Strong died on 8 November 1933 at age 51.¹

     Anna Marie Bushkovski was born on 25 December 1911 at Whitewater, Butler Co., KS.¹ She married Lowell Preston Kelly, son of George Edward Kelly and Helen Adams, on 26 August 1944 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Anna Marie Bushkovski died on 20 March 1992 at Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro, Dearborn Co., IN.

     Albert R. August married Theona Holcomb Strong, daughter of Clarence Finley Strong and Ethel Mary Holcombe, on 30 May 1941.¹

     Ruth Bissell married Philip E. Mosely, son of Arthur Chauncey Mosely and Eliza Rust, on 3 April 1939.

     Philip E. Mosely was born on 21 September 1905 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. He was the son of Arthur Chauncey Mosely and Eliza Rust. Philip E. Mosely married Ruth Bissell on 3 April 1939. Philip E. Mosely died on 13 January 1972 at New York City, NY, at age 66.

From the Washington Post, 15 January 1972, by Michael Hodge:

Dr. Philip E. Mosely, who was responsible for the planning of post-World War II settlements and who was one of the country’s leading experts in the Soviet Union, died Thursday at his home in New York City.

A founder and former director of the Russian Institute at Columbia University, Dr. Mosely spend most of his career as an academician, frequently doing historical, political and social research in Russia.

At the time of his death, he was director of the European Institute at Columbia, Adlai Stevenson professor of International relations at Columbia and associate dean of the faculty of International affairs in charge of research.

After receiving undergraduate and doctoral degrees from Harvard, Dr. Mosely did research in Moscow and in the Balkans and taught at Union College and Princeton and Cornell universities before starting his service with the State Department in 1942.

He served as an adviser to Secretary of State Cordell Hull at the Moscow Conference in 1943 and as a member of the U.S. delegation to the European Advisory Commission in London and the Potsdam Conference in the next two years.

As an adviser to Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, he took part in the Council of foreign Ministers meetings in London and in Paris in 1945 and 1946 and was also the U.S. representative on the commission for the investigation of the Yugoslav-Balkan boundary in 1946.

That same year he founded the Russian Institute at Columbia and was a professor of international relations there, serving as the institute director from 1951 to 1955. He left to become director of studies fo the Council on foreign Relations in New York. He returned to Columbia in 1963.

For nearly two years, starting in 1968, Dr. Mosely was chairman of the research council at the Georgetown University Center for Strategic and International Studies.

He was the author of several books including “Russian diplomacy and the Opening of the Eastern Question in 1838 and 1839,” and “The Kremlin and World Politics.” He was the editor of “The Soviet Union, 1922-1962” and “A Foreign Affairs Reader.”

Dr. Mosely received honorary doctorates from the University of Notre Dame, Union college and Middlebury College.

He was a trustee of the Rand Corp., and of the Foreign Policy Association and a member of the foreign affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the U.S. and of the Social Science Advisory Board of the U.S. arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. John Lesch, of Princeton, and Mrs. Philip T. Jackson, of Oberlin, Ohio; a brother, a sister and a grandchild.

     John R. Mosely was born in December 1899 at MA.¹ He was the son of Arthur Chauncey Mosely and Eliza Rust.¹

     Edith Holcombe was born on 28 December 1899 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of CT Holcombe.¹ Edith Holcombe married Albert Charles Fellows on 23 January 1917.² Edith Holcombe died on 16 February 1989 at Norwich, New London Co., CT, at age 89.¹

     Raymond C. Messenger was born on 5 March 1890 at CT.¹ He was the son of Edward Messenger and Anna Shaw.² Raymond C. Messenger married Gladys Lane, daughter of Richard Lane and Grace King Jennings, on 20 May 1922.¹ Raymond C. Messenger died on 26 April 1970 at Rockville, Tolland Co., CT, at age 80.¹

     Edward Messenger was born in August 1865 at CT.¹ He married Anna Shaw circa 1888.¹

     Martha Fellows was born in 1919 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Fellows and Edith Holcombe.¹

     Harold Amos Messenger was born on 28 August 1923 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Raymond C. Messenger and Gladys Lane.¹ Harold Amos Messenger died on 26 October 1942 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 19; in a car accident.¹

     Arlene Louise Fellows was born on 24 January 1924 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Fellows and Edith Holcombe.¹

     Alvin Lewis Messenger was born on 7 September 1925 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Raymond C. Messenger and Gladys Lane.¹ Alvin Lewis Messenger married Shirley Elizabeth Castle on 3 February 1946 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. Alvin Lewis Messenger died on 30 March 2006 at West Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 80.^1,2

From the Hartofrd Courant 1 April 2006:

Alvin Lewis Messenger, 80, of East Granby, beloved husband for 60 years of Shirley (Castle) Messenger, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, (March 30, 2006) at Kimberly Hall South, Windsor.

He was born in Simsbury, September 7, 1925, son of the late Raymond and Gladys (Holcomb) Messenger, and was employed by Culbro Corporation for 35 years, and by the Robert Baker Companies of West Suffield prior to his retirement in 1990.

Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by four daughters, Beverly and her husband Thomas Hathorne of West Fairlee, VT, Delores Rivera of Jeanette, PA, Roberta and her husband Charles Olszewski of East Granby, and Bonnie and her husband James Montemerlo of Windsor Locks; a son, Alvin Messenger, Jr. of East Granby; and ten grandchildren, Connie Maryea, Robert, Timothy and Valerie Lawrence, David Rivera, Darlene Wilkinson, Sheri Ward, Charles Olszewski, Jr., Danielle and Christopher Montemerlo; and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Anne Allshouse of Granby; and a brother, Charles Messenger of Oceanside, CA. Alvin was predeceased by a great granddaughter, Elizabeth Marie Maryea; four brothers, Arnold, Harold, Wayne and Raymond; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Winot and Mrs. Jane McKenney.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Alvin's nurses and CNAs for their wonderful care, especially Tammy, Elaine, Barbara, Debbie, Denise, and also a special CNA and friend, Sharon Green. Family services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Alvin's memory to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, N. Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301. Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral, Granby has care of arrangements.

     Bernice Fellows was born on 30 July 1927 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Fellows and Edith Holcombe.¹ Bernice Fellows died on 11 January 1988 at Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, at age 60.¹

     William Fredrick Holcombe was born on 19 February 1925 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2,3 He was the son of Harold Frederick Holcombe and Ella Maria Passaur.¹ William Fredrick Holcombe died on 28 January 1984 at Port Orange, Volusia Co., FL, at age 58.²

When William filled out an application for a social security card on 10 July 1941, he was 16 and working at the Canton Spring Co., in Canton. He listed his birth in Simsbury on February 19, 1925 and his parents "Harld" and Helen Maria Passaur Holcombe, with "Helen" struck through.

     Frances Ada Clark was the daughter of Dr. Asaph M. Clark and Rebecca Mason Nichols. Frances Ada Clark married John A. Green.

     Jennette E. Morgan was born in October 1877 at CT.¹ She married Anson Martin Holcombe, son of Martin Philander Holcombe and Abigail Blood, circa 1894.¹

     Grace Holcombe was born circa 1903 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of Anson Martin Holcombe and Jennette E. Morgan.¹

     Hiram Griswold was born on 5 July 1807 at Colebrook, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Roswell Griswold and Lucretia Wheadon.¹ Hiram Griswold married Eleanor Gordon in 1832. Hiram Griswold married Mary J. Chisholm circa 1878. Hiram Griswold died on 11 October 1881 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, at age 74.

Hiram was a laywer who lived in Cleveland and Canton, Stark, Ohio then Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas. He served in the Ohio Senate. ² He was the defense attorney for John Brown the abolitionist, having been asked to volunteer for the task by Judge Daniel R. Tilden of Cleveland.

Hiram and Ellen were enumerated in the 1850 Canton, Stark Co., OH, federal census. He was a lawyer, age 42, she was 42. Children in the household were Margaritta 20, and Hellen Nicholson 14.

Hiram and Eleanor were enumerated in the 1860 Newburgh Heights, Cuyahoga Co., OH, federal census. He was a lawyer, age 53, she was 50. There were no children in the household.

Hiram and Elenor were enumerated in the 1870 Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, federal census. He was a lawyer, age 63, she was 60. There were no children in the household.

Hiram and Mary were enumerated in the 1880 Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS, federal census. He was a lawyer, age 73, she was 44. There were no children in the household.

     Marjorie Elaine Holcombe was born on 20 February 1929 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Ruben L. Holcombe and Ellizabeth C. Lee.¹ Marjorie Elaine Holcombe married Harold P. Rutherford.² Marjorie Elaine Holcombe died on 19 October 2003 at age 74.¹

     David Thomas was born in 1784 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. He married Mary Holcombe, daughter of Lt. Benjah Philo Holcombe and Mary Case, in 1807 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ David Thomas died on 17 August 1826 at Delaware Co., OH. He was buried at Thomas Graveyard, Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH.

from Biograpohical Sketches of Liberty Township:

David Thomas, was a native of Connecticut and made a trip to this country to purchase land in 1801, and walked the entire distance, and with gun in hand killed game, upon which he subsisted ; on his arrival here, bought 100 acres on what was known as Col. Kilborne's section, and while here assisted in building the first mill that was erected in Franklin Co; he returned to Connecticut as he came-on foot. Shortly after married Mary Holcomb, now living and one of the oldest persons in this part of the county, she being in her 93d year, and resides with her daughter. After their marriage, he returned to this county in 1806 and built him a log cabin on the land he had purchased; Columbus and Delaware were then unknown ; hunting at that time was their principal pastime and by it they furnished subsisted ; on his arrival here, bought 100 acres on what was known as Col. Kilborne's section, and while here assisted in building the first mill that was erected in Franklin Co; he returned to Connecticut as he came-on foot. Shortly after married Mary Holcomb, now living and one of the oldest persons in this part of the county, she being in her 93d year, and resides with her daughter. After their marriage, he returned to this county in 1806 and built him a log cabin on the land he had purchased; Columbus and Delaware were then unknown ; hunting at that time was their principal pastime and by it they furnished their tables with quantities of the best of meat.

     Lucas Thomas was born circa May 1808. He was the son of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. Lucas Thomas died on 17 June 1851. He was buried at Thomas Graveyard, Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH.

     Sherman Thomas was born circa 1810. He was the son of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. Sherman Thomas died on 28 March 1830. He was buried at Thomas Graveyard, Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH.

     Ellizabeth C. Lee was born on 2 September 1905 at MA.¹ She married Ruben L. Holcombe, son of Anson Martin Holcombe and Jennette E. Morgan.¹ Ellizabeth C. Lee died in September 1970.¹

     Solomon Thomas was born circa December 1810. He was the son of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. Solomon Thomas died on 11 December 1853. He was buried at Thomas Graveyard, Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH.

     Philo Thomas was born on 23 May 1820 at Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH. He was the son of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. Philo Thomas married Ann Lowry on 10 April 1845.

     Gloria D. Grove was born on 30 April 1926 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She married Edward Grove. Gloria D. Grove married Harold L. Holcombe, son of Ruben L. Holcombe and Ellizabeth C. Lee.¹ Gloria D. Grove died on 30 July 1997 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 71. She was buried on 2 August 1997 at New Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.²

From the Union-News, 31 July 1997:

Gloria D. (Grove) Grove-Holcomb, 71, of 87 North Lake Ave. died Wednesday at home. She worked at Magnetec in Bloomfield, Conn., for several years. Born in Springfield, she lived here for 65 years. Her first husband, Edward Grove, died in 1960. She leaves a son, Edward A. Grove of Southwick; two daughters, Janis Gustafson of Hampton, Va., and Sheila LaPointe of Southwick; two stepdaughters, Kathy Snow of Westfield, and Rosemary Schmit of Woronoco, Russell; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and her former husband, Harold ("Red") Holcomb of Westfield. The funeral will be Saturday morning at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home of Westfield, with the burial in New Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the funeral, and memorial contributions may be made to the Westhills Hospice, 77 Mill St., Westfield, 01085.

     Mary A. Thomas was born circa 1847 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Philo Thomas and Ann Lowry.

     Eliza Rust was born in July 1865 at MA.¹ She married Arthur Chauncey Mosely, son of John Mather Mosely and Julia Ann Holcombe, circa 1897.¹

     Andrew B. Thomas was born circa 1846 at OH.¹ He was the son of Philo Thomas and Ann Lowry.¹

     John Thomas was born circa 1815 at OH. He was the son of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. John Thomas married Cordelia Holcombe circa 1850. John Thomas died on 14 June 1858.

     Jane Thomas was born circa 1824. She was the daughter of David Thomas and Mary Holcombe. Jane Thomas died on 13 September 1837. She was buried at Thomas Graveyard, Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH.

     Thomas Case married Lavina Thomas, daughter of John Thomas and Cordelia Holcombe.