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     Marion Holcombe was born on 17 February 1862 at Sanilac Co., MI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Marion Holcombe died on 16 May 1922 at St. Clair Co., MI, at age 60.² She was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.²

     Wells E. Holcombe was born circa 1908 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. He was the son of Edward S. Holcombe and Jessie (?) Wells E. Holcombe died on 8 December 1989 at VA Hospital, Newington, Hartford Co., CT.

From the Sunday Republican, 10 December 1989:

Wells E. Holcomb, 81, of 232 East St., Springfield, retired owner and operator of the former Holcomb's Luncheonette on Page Boulevard, died Friday in the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Newington, Conn.

Previously, he had worked for the former General Ice Cream, now Sealtest, and at the Springfield Westinghouse plant.

Born in Westfield, he was a longtime Springfield resident. A World War II Army Air Force veteran, he was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association.

He leaves his wife, the former Johanna Kugler. The funeral will be private with burial at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Byron's State Street Funeral home is in charge.

Memorial contributions may be made to any charity.

     Nellie Holcombe was born on 6 September 1875 at MI.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Nellie Holcombe married Ira Goheen circa 1900.^1,2 Nellie Holcombe died on 18 May 1951 at Lutz Cemetery, Lutz, Hillsborough Co., FL, at age 75.³

     Selena M. Hoskins was born on 12 October 1875 at Sarina, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada.¹ She married Hiram Gilbert Holcombe, son of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith, on 26 February 1895 at Kenokee, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ Selena M. Hoskins died on 26 February 1961 at St. Clair Co., MI, at age 85.¹

     Orrin Grant Holcombe was born on 22 July 1872.¹ He was the son of Ethan Allen Holcombe and Martha Price. Orrin Grant Holcombe died on 17 December 1896 at Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., NJ, at age 24.¹ He was buried on 21 December 1896 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.¹

From the Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, 18 Dec 1896:

Last night the sad news was received that Orin Holcomb had passed away in Atlantic City, N. J. He had been teaching in the Neff School of oratory in Philadelphia, and on Thanksgiving Day went to Atlantic City, where he was taken sick with typhoid fever. Since then he has been lying at death's door.

His sister, Miss Patsy Holcomb, left her work with the Clara Schumann orchestra to attend her brother. The best of medical aid and trained nurses were in attendance, but of no avail. Mr. Holcomb is survived by his sister, Miss Patsy and his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Holcomb of this city, to whom the loss is doubly great, following the illness of the mother and the death a couple of years ago of an older sister, Miss Burton Holcomb.

The deceased was one of the most popular young men that ever resided in Cedar Rapids. Hews a talented musician and was always in demand. His circle of friends and acquaintances, made from his pleasant manner on such occasions, was very large. He was a graduate of the Cedar Rapids high school, and for some years attended Buchtell College at Akron, Ohio. He was an accomplished young man and the mainstay of his family.

From the Cedar Rapids Evening Gazette, 21 Dec 1896:

The funeral services of Orin Holcomb who died at Atlantic City, N.J. Thursday, Dec. 17, after three weeks illness, were held this afternoon. The remains were brought to the city yesterday and Miss Patsy Holcomb, the bereaved sister, with Miss Pierce, who had been engaged to the deceased, wee the sorrowful escorts.

Rev. J. H. Palmer conducted the services this afternoon, making very brief but appropriate remarks. A large number of the friends and admirers of the deceased were present and formed the funeral procession to Oak Hill, where interment took place.

     Leona Marian Holcombe was born on 29 March 1897 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹ Leona Marian Holcombe married Albert J. Armstrong.² Leona Marian Holcombe died on 14 January 1991 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 93.¹

     Gladys Ellen Hurst was born circa 1906 at IN.¹ She married Bernard Lyle Holcombe, son of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹

     Doreen Conley married Dr. Russell J. Holcombe, son of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹

     Marcelle Switzer was born circa 1914.¹ She married Dr. Russell J. Holcombe, son of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins, on 23 February 1936 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.¹ Marcelle Switzer died on 1 July 2002. She was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.²

     Lula A. Holcombe was born on 9 November 1906 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹ Lula A. Holcombe married Arthur Trundy.¹ Lula A. Holcombe died on 14 June 1991 at age 84.¹

     Vivian L. Holcombe was born on 13 April 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹ Vivian L. Holcombe died on 12 May 1989 at Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 76.¹ She was buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.²

     Helen M. Holcombe was born on 29 January 1911 at MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹ Helen M. Holcombe married Anthony J. Sauling at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.² Helen M. Holcombe died on 12 November 2003 at Troy, Oakland Co., MI, at age 92.¹

     Marian E. Holcombe was born on 18 January 1917 at Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hiram Gilbert Holcombe and Selena M. Hoskins.¹ Marian E. Holcombe married Donald A. Pollock Sr. on 2 January 1944 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ Marian E. Holcombe died on 26 August 2003 at Fort Gratiot, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 86.¹

     Joseph Nelson Holcombe was born in June 1868 at CT. He was the son of Cullen Erasmus Holcombe and Fannie E. Bradley. Joseph Nelson Holcombe married Emma Louise Beebe in 1892. Joseph Nelson Holcombe died on 19 October 1912 at Winsted, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 44.

     Martha Beardsley was born on 30 January 1836 at Tompkins, NY.¹ She married Lyman Holcombe, son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann, circa 1854.¹ Martha Beardsley died on 31 July 1906 at Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 70.¹

     Cullen Erasmus Holcombe was born on 13 May 1823 at Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA. He was the son of Joseph Holcombe IV and Mary (?) Cullen Erasmus Holcombe married Fannie E. Bradley on 5 September 1852 at Cornwall, Litchfield Co., CT. Cullen Erasmus Holcombe died on 12 March 1911 at CT at age 87.

     Elizabeth Ann Smith was born on 5 December 1856.¹ She married Samuel Moses Holcombe, son of Lyman Holcombe and Martha Beardsley.¹ Elizabeth Ann Smith died on 29 May 1953 at age 96.¹

     Marvin Mann Holcombe was born on 14 April 1823 at Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ Marvin Mann Holcombe died on 31 January 1910 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 86.¹

     Emily Grace Holcombe was the daughter of Samuel Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Ann Smith.¹ Emily Grace Holcombe died; young.

     Samuel Eliflet Holcombe was born on 15 May 1832 at Albion, Orleans Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ Samuel Eliflet Holcombe married Amy Philinda Griffin on 20 December 1859 at St. Clair Co., MI.¹ Samuel Eliflet Holcombe died on 28 April 1920 at University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, at age 87.¹ He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.¹

     Cora Edith Holcombe was born on 24 February 1884.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Ann Smith.¹ Cora Edith Holcombe married Fred Augustus Brooks.¹ Cora Edith Holcombe died on 19 May 1970 at age 86.¹

     Mary Edna Holcombe was born on 28 December 1889.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Ann Smith.¹ Mary Edna Holcombe died on 17 October 1945 at age 55.¹

     Sidney Holcombe was born on 9 March 1833 at NY.¹ He was the son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ Sidney Holcombe married Amanda Smith.¹ Sidney Holcombe died on 8 August 1917 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 84.^1,2 He was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.^1,2

Sydney and Amanda were enumerated in the 1870 Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI, federal census. He was a farmer age 40, she was 46. Children in the household were Orlando 18, Charles 15, Nancy 13, Marion 9, Sydney 6, Orian 5, and Frank 2.

Sidney and Mandy were again enumerated in Brockway in 1880. He was 52, she was 46. Children in the household were Charles 23, Nancy 21, Marion 19, Sidney 17, Orren 15, Franklin 11, Hiram 7, and Ellen 5.

From an unknown newspaper, unknown date, found on FindAGrave.com:

Sidney Holcomb, 91, one of the first settlers in Brockway township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. B. Jones south of the city Monday afternoon. Death was due to kidney and bladder trouble. He had been ill for about one year.

Mr. Holcomb came to this part of the state more than 60 years ago,and has lived here ever since, in the township until about 25 years ago when he moved to the city with his wife and family. Since the death of his wife a few yeas ago, he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Jones.

The other children still lliving are Orlando, of Brockway township; Frank, of spokane, Wash; Hiram, of Yale, and Mrs. Ira Goheen, of Florida. The funeral services will be held Thursday from teh M. P. church and burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.

     Margaret Blanche Thornthwaite was born on 1 May 1895.¹ She married Smith Eugene Holcombe, son of Samuel Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Ann Smith.¹ Margaret Blanche Thornthwaite died on 6 January 1953 at age 57.¹

     Lyman Holcombe was born on 23 March 1835 at NY.¹ He was the son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ Lyman Holcombe married Martha Beardsley circa 1854.¹ Lyman Holcombe died on 19 December 1905 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI, at age 70.¹

     Chloe Hew Herron was born on 21 February 1925.¹ She married Donald Eugene Holcombe, son of Smith Eugene Holcombe and Margaret Blanche Thornthwaite.¹

     William Holcombe was born in 1838 at NY.¹ He was the son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ William Holcombe died on 12 January 1864 at Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA.¹

     Margaret Elizabeth Smith was born on 9 August 1920.¹ She married Emery David Holcombe, son of Smith Eugene Holcombe and Margaret Blanche Thornthwaite.¹

     Joseph Gwin Dane married Flora Bell Holcombe, daughter of Samuel Eliflet Holcombe and Amy Philinda Griffin, on 17 February 1887.¹ Joseph Gwin Dane died on 25 July 1931 at IA.¹

     Samuel E. Holcombe was born on 18 October 1866 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Eliflet Holcombe and Amy Philinda Griffin.¹ Samuel E. Holcombe married Jennie M. Gorsuch on 18 March 1901 at Alpena, MI.¹ Samuel E. Holcombe died in 1925 at Spruce, MI.¹

Samuel E. and Jennie M. were enumerated in the 1910 Caledonia, Alcona Co., MI, federal census. He was a farmer age 44, she was 31. Children in the household were Howard 8, Lilly 6, Doris 5, Cara 3, and Amy 4 months.

     Oscar Hall married Jennie M. Gorsuch circa 1935.¹ Oscar Hall died in 1953.¹

     Howard Holcombe was born circa 1902 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel E. Holcombe and Jennie M. Gorsuch.¹ Howard Holcombe married Velma Bullock.¹

     Frances Ellizabeth Willard Thompson was born on 8 April 1898.¹ She married Russell Milton Holcombe, son of Samuel Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Ann Smith, on 13 October 1915 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.^1,2

     Vern Keyworth was born on 8 September 1901.¹ He married Lily May Holcombe, daughter of Samuel E. Holcombe and Jennie M. Gorsuch, on 20 December 1928.¹