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     Harriet S. Holcombe was born in May 1866 at MA.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Julius Holcombe and Harriet E. Bliss.¹ Harriet S. Holcombe married William Peck circa 1894.¹

     Johannes Trump Jr. was baptized on 30 June 1829 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria.¹ He was the son of Johannes Trumpf and Susanna Maria Bechtloff.¹ Johannes Trump Jr. married Katherina Kober on 29 September 1859 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria.¹ Johannes Trump Jr. died on 6 July 1877 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria, at age 48.¹

     Betsey Holcombe was born circa 1864 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Smith Holcombe and Mary (?)¹

     Johannes Trumpf was born circa 1788.¹ He married Susanna Maria Bechtloff on 12 November 1826.¹ Johannes Trumpf died on 24 November 1835 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria.¹

     Rachel Holcombe was born circa 1877 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Smith Holcombe and Katherine A. Riley.¹

     Philipp Christ was baptized on 17 February 1856 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria.¹ He married Anne Maria Anthon on 15 December 1877 at Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.¹ Philipp Christ died in 1908 at Kallstadt, Rheinland-Pfalz, Bavaria.¹

     Leola L. Holcombe was born on 13 February 1895 at Tunnel, Broome Co., NY. She was the daughter of Charles E. Holcombe and Elmina L. Way. Leola L. Holcombe died on 13 May 1999 at Wesley Woods Assisted Living Center, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, at age 104. She was buried on 20 May 1999 at New Ohio Cemetery, North Colesville, Broome Co., NY.¹

From the Press and Sun-Bulletin 17 May 1999:

Miss Leola L. Holcomb, 104, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 at the Wesley Woods Assisted Living Center, Jacksonville, Fla. She was a former teacher in the Johnson City School district, and the Principal at Lincoln Elementary School from 1937 to 1960. Miss Holcomb was born February 13, 1895 at Tunnel, N.Y., the second daughter of Charles and Elmina Holcomb. She graduated from Afton High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1913. She started teaching after graduating from the Oneonta State Normal School, and subsequently received a Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Syracuse University. She was a long term member of the Boulevard Methodist Church. Her internment will be in the family plot at the New Ohio Cemetery, Tunnel, N.Y. on Thursday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jerry Halbert officiating. Arrangements are being handled by the Barber Memorial Home, 428 Main Street, Johnson City.

     Joseph Loomis was born on 29 April 1743 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Lt. Thomas Loomis and Susanna Clark.¹ Joseph Loomis married Lydia Bosworth, daughter of David Bosworth and Mary Strong, on 5 May 1763 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT.^2,3 Joseph Loomis died on 20 November 1834 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT, at age 91.²

     Ann Eliza Holcombe was born circa September 1846. She was the daughter of Horace Holcombe and Eunice Ormsby. Ann Eliza Holcombe died on 19 December 1848. She was buried at New Ohio Cemetery, North Colesville, Broome Co., NY.¹

     Marvin DeWitt Holcombe was born on 15 July 1860 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Martin Philander Holcombe and Abigail Blood.¹ Marvin DeWitt Holcombe married Charlotte Myers on 24 April 1901 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.² Marvin DeWitt Holcombe died on 19 September 1934 at Russell, Hampden Co., MA, at age 74.³ He was buried at New Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.³

     Amanda Melvina Wasson was born on 19 August 1829 at Colesville, Broome Co., NY. She married William George Watrous, son of David Watrous and Patty Church, say 1849. Amanda Melvina Wasson died on 31 May 1885 at Broome Co., NY, at age 55.

     David Bosworth was born on 14 February 1717/18 at Swansea, Bristol Co., MA.¹ He married Mary Strong, daughter of Stephen Strong and Abigail Buell, on 27 June 1743 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT.¹ David Bosworth died after 1798 at probably Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.¹

     Adeline T. Ruland was born circa 1897. She married Watson Roberts Watrous, son of Duell Almon Watrous, on 1 September 1920 at Broome Co., NY.

     Willie O. Holcombe was born on 10 June 1864 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Martin Philander Holcombe and Abigail Blood.¹

     Mary Louise Murray married William Graydon Watrous, son of Watson Roberts Watrous and Adeline T. Ruland, on 5 June 1948 at Furman Street Methodist Church, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY. Mary Louise Murray died on 8 August 1990 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY. She was buried at Onondaga Valley Cemetery, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY.

From the Syracuse Herald-Journal August 8, 1990

Mary Lou Watrous, 63, of 300 Sunrise Drive died today in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Watrous was a life resident of Syracuse.

Surviving are her husband, William G; a daughter, Bonnie L. DeForest of Chittenango; two sons, Steven of Springville, Utah, and Robert of Syracuse; a brother, Paul Murray of Florida; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be at the convenience of the family at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina St. Burial will be in Valley Cemetery.

There are no calling hours.

Contributions may be made to the memorial fund of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

     Albert E. Holcombe was born circa September 1862 at Broome Co., NY. He was the son of William H. Holcombe and Theresa Ward.

     Wix Amisa Watrous was also known as Amisa Wix Watrous. He was born in 1844 at NY. He was the son of Loomis L. Watrous and Lucy Terrill. Wix Amisa Watrous married Louisa P. Holcombe, daughter of Imri Holcombe and Elizabeth J. Miller, in 1865. Wix Amisa Watrous died in 1920 at Tunnel, Broome Co., NY. He was buried at New Ohio Cemetery, North Colesville, Broome Co., NY.

     Jane Dabinott was born in 1573 at Paignton, Devonshire, England. She was the daughter of John Dabinott. Jane Dabinott married Henry Penny on 10 July 1589. Jane Dabinott died on 29 October 1637 at Paignton, Devonshire, England.

     Ora Holcombe was born circa 1874 at NY.¹ He was the son of Nathaniel Alanson Holcombe and Jennie Fay.¹

     Rawlyn (?) married Thomas Dabinott. Rawlyn (?) was born in 1524 at England. She died on 16 April 1612 at Chardstock, Devon, England.

     Caleb Aitken was born on 21 September 1979. He died on 1 May 2017 at Dunedin, Pinellas Co., FL, at age 37.

     Joanna Collins was born circa 1564 at Yarcombe, Devon, England. She married Christopher Dabinott, son of Thomas Dabinott and Rawlyn (?). Joanna Collins died on 23 April 1655 at England.

     Thomas Dudley Cabot was born on 1 May 1897 at Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. He was the son of Godfrey Lowell Cabot and Maria Buckminster Moors. Thomas Dudley Cabot married Virginia Wellington on 15 May 1920. Thomas Dudley Cabot died on 8 June 1995 at Weston, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 98.

     Lillie McKinney was born on 12 August 1879 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of George McKinney and Eliza Lydia Oliver.¹ Lillie McKinney married Earl Roberts.¹ Lillie McKinney died on 20 March 1954 at Beach Grove, Marion Co., IN, at age 74.

     Infant Holcombe died on 20 March 1833.¹ He was the son of Cyprian Holcombe and Almira Howe.¹ Infant Holcombe was buried at New Ohio Cemetery, North Colesville, Broome Co., NY.

     Mabel Roberts was born in August 1899 at IN.¹ She was the daughter of Earl Roberts and Lillie McKinney.¹

     Loomis L. Watrous was born in June 1816 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Wix Watrous and Hannah Liva Cook. Loomis L. Watrous married Lucy Terrill. Loomis L. Watrous died before 1880.

     Margaret E. Davey married Philip Anthony McKinney, son of Roscoe Anthony McKinney and Anna Marie Moss, on 20 June 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

     James M. Berry obtained a marriage license with Betsey E. Holcombe, daughter of Hiram Holcombe and Polly Wilcox, on 5 August 1873.

     Noah Loomis was born on 27 January 1713/14 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Noah Loomis and Sarah Morton.¹ Noah Loomis married Mary Graves in 1740.¹ Noah Loomis died in 1779 at Harwinton, Litchfield Co., CT.¹

     Sally Seely was born on 1 August 1843 at LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH.¹ She married Rufus Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane, on 8 March 1860 at Lorain Co., OH.¹ Sally Seely died on 11 October 1916 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI, at age 73.¹ She was buried on 13 October 1916 at Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI.^1,2

     C. S. Parkhurst married Betsey E. Holcombe, daughter of Hiram Holcombe and Polly Wilcox.¹

     Ellen M. Holcombe was born in May 1861 at OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Rufus Holcombe and Sally Seely.¹ Ellen M. Holcombe died on 6 December 1940 at age 79.¹ She was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI.²

     Noah Loomis was born on 1 April 1692 at CT.¹ He was the son of Hezekiah Loomis and Mary Porter.¹ Noah Loomis married Sarah Morton on 7 May 1713.¹ Noah Loomis died on 3 February 1774 at Harwinton, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 81.¹

     Emma Jane Holbrook was born in 1862.¹ She married Horace Holcombe, son of Rufus Holcombe and Sally Seely, on 3 July 1881 at Clinton Co., MI.¹ Emma Jane Holbrook died in 1937.² She was buried at Munger Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI.²

     Abbie Holcombe was born on 23 November 1873 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Rufus Holcombe and Sally Seely.¹ Abbie Holcombe died in June 1880 at Eaton Rapids, Eaton Co., MI, at age 6.¹

     Lewis Clark Holcombe was born on 15 September 1877 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.¹ He was the son of William Francis Holcombe and Nancy Ceceilia Stewart.¹ Lewis Clark Holcombe died on 22 December 1892 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 15.¹

     Flora C. Owens was born on 13 April 1883 at Hamilton, Eaton Co., MI.¹ She married Charles Gilbert Holcombe, son of Rufus Holcombe and Sally Seely, on 30 November 1899 at Dimondale, Ingham Co., MI; License filed.^1,2,3 Flora C. Owens died on 7 August 1965 at Orem, Utah Co., UT, at age 82.¹

From The Sunday Herald, 8 August 1965, page 4:

Flora C. Owen Holcomb, 82 dies Saturday afternoon in an Orem rest home following a long illness. She was the mother of a Lehi resident, Lester R. Holcomb.

She was born April 13, 1863 in Michigan, a daughter of Thomas William and Mary Beck Owen. She married Charles G. Holcomb in 1900 in Michigan.

She had lived in California, Utah and Arizona. In 1936 she moved to Willard and also lived in Tremonton until 1941. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Surviving are one son and three daughters, Lester R. Holcomb, Lehi; Mrs. Eva Von Rhein, Mrs. Walter P. (Mary) McLennan, and Miss Veo Holcomb, all of Phoenix, Ariz; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial will take place in Phoenix, Ariz. on Tuesday. Friends may call at the Wing Mortuary today from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

     Averill Rogers was born in 1850.¹ He was the son of Roswell Rude Rogers and Betsey E. Holcombe.¹

     Eva M. Holcombe was born circa 1901 at MI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Gilbert Holcombe and Flora C. Owens.¹

     William H. Holcombe was born circa June 1828. He was the son of Cyprian Holcombe and Almira Howe. William H. Holcombe died on 1 October 1829. He was buried at New Ohio Cemetery, North Colesville, Broome Co., NY.¹

     Edith V. Holcombe was born on 3 April 1903 at Albion, Calhoun Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Gilbert Holcombe and Flora C. Owens.¹ Edith V. Holcombe died on 16 September 1996 at age 93.¹

     Reuben Rogers was born circa 1849.¹ He was the son of Roswell Rude Rogers and Betsey E. Holcombe.

     Mary Aileen Holcombe was born on 29 May 1914 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Gilbert Holcombe and Flora C. Owens.¹ Mary Aileen Holcombe died on 16 March 2000 at age 85.¹

     John B. Perkins married Betsey E. Holcombe, daughter of Hiram Holcombe and Polly Wilcox, on 16 February 1881 at Marion, Linn Co., IA.¹

     Rhoda Margaret Knudsen was born on 12 April 1916 at Portage, Box Elder Co., UT.^1,2 She married Lester R. Holcombe, son of Charles Gilbert Holcombe and Flora C. Owens, on 27 March 1941 at Tremonton, Box Elder Co., UT.¹ Rhoda Margaret Knudsen died in 2011.¹

Published in the Deseret News on March 1, 2011:


Our sweet mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend gently passed away on February 24, 2011 just short of her ninety-fifth birthday, surrounded by her family. She resided at 293 North 300 East in Lehi, Utah at the time of her death.

Rhoda was born in Portage, Utah to Hans Lorenzo and Eliza Lucinda Halford Knudsen. She was the third of nine children. She graduated from Bear River High School.

She was working at JCPenney's when she met her husband, Lester Holcomb. They were married on March 27, 1941 in Tremonton, Utah and were later sealed in the Provo Temple on March 27, 1976. They started their life together in St. George, Utah and moved to Lehi in 1957.

Mom was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she loved teaching for decades in the Primary. She joyfully served as a faithful visiting teacher. She served her community through many years in leadership positions in the PTA, the Lady Lions, and as a reading grandmother at the Sego Lily Elementary.

She loved the Jazz. She will be remembered fondly as the manager of Lehi's "Ye Ole Poole Hall Gift Shoppe." She worked as a Librarian at the Lehi Library 1978-1994 when she retired to be a loving full-time caregiver for her ailing husband until his death in 1996. Rhoda loved the Second Ward youth who brought her the sacrament each week, her home health care friends, and her longtime friend and doctor, Von Welch.

Mom is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers Moyle and LaMont; and sisters Idelia, Hazel, Velma, and Marilyn. She is survived by her children: Penny (Joe) Adamson, Susan (Ralph) Price, Michael (Stacy) Holcomb, and Lisa (Randy) Hunt; her sixteen adoring grandchildren; her thirty-seven great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Golda, Donna, and DeLone.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Second Ward Chapel, 300 North 500 East. A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Wing Mortuary, 118 East Main Street, Lehi, and also one hour prior to the services on Friday.
Interment: Lehi City Cemetery.

     Thomas Handasye Perkins married Sarah Elliott.¹