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     Rebecca Burkitt was born on 18 January 1811 at Adams Co., OH. She married Newton David Moore, son of Hosea Moore and Isabella Hannah Burkett, on 16 September 1827 at Adams Co., OH. Rebecca Burkitt died on 15 December 1901 at Tiffin, Adams Co., OH, at age 90.

     Herbert Franklin Hurley was born circa 1927 at MI.^1,2 He married Avis Agnes Holcombe, daughter of Clare Modsley Holcombe and Carrie Nettie Swinson, on 27 August 1949 at Auerill Methodist Church, Midland, Midland Co., MI.^1,3

     Flora Jane Van Orsdale was born on 15 February 1865 at Jasper, Steuben Co., NY. She was the daughter of Henry Vincent Van Orsdale and Jane A. Shumway. Flora Jane Van Orsdale married Andrew Billings Craig II.

     Sara Struthers was born on 8 June 1896. She was the daughter of Joseph McNeal Struthers and Adaline Jane Shaffer. Sara Struthers married Francis E. Patten on 1 June 1918. Sara Struthers died on 28 February 1973 at age 76.

     Edith Elizabeth Knapp was born on 21 January 1860 at Concord, Jefferson Co., WI. She married Willis Peck Holcombe, son of Webster Holcombe and Julia Ann Brown, on 18 September 1878 at Concord, Jefferson Co., WI. Edith Elizabeth Knapp died on 2 September 1942 at Beloit, Rock Co., WI, at age 82.

     Elsie Lola Reimer was born in August 1898. She married Ellery Channing Holcombe, son of Willis Peck Holcombe and Edith Elizabeth Knapp, in 1921. Elsie Lola Reimer died in 1945.

     Frank E. Keelean married Mona G. Holcombe, daughter of Clare Modsley Holcombe and Carrie Nettie Swinson.¹

     Laona Janet Holcombe was born circa 1931.¹ She was the daughter of Ellery Channing Holcombe and Elsie Lola Reimer.

     James L. Holcombe was born in 1939 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Clare Modsley Holcombe and Carrie Nettie Swinson.¹ James L. Holcombe married Phyllis Cron.¹

     Wealtha Ann Holcombe was born on 5 April 1854 at Grafton Station, Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of Oviatt Holcombe. Wealtha Ann Holcombe married Angus Gibson in 1893. Wealtha Ann Holcombe died on 2 September 1906 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, at age 52.

     Sarah Morse was born on 18 February 1767 at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. She married John Granger, son of Aaron Granger and Mary Ward. Sarah Morse died on 6 January 1850 at Jay, Essex Co., NY, at age 82.

     Elizabeth Sheldon was born on 11 February 1818 at Lyons, Wayne Co., NY. She married Orson Enoch Granger, son of John Granger and Sarah Morse. Elizabeth Sheldon died on 12 October 1903 at Brandon, Oakland Co., MI, at age 85.

     Patience Gertrude Allen was born on 25 December 1851 at MI. She married Chauncey Z. Granger, son of Orson Enoch Granger and Elizabeth Sheldon. Patience Gertrude Allen died on 5 September 1916 at Chesterfield, Macoupin Co., IL, at age 64.

     Mary Elinora Fuller was born on 5 May 1887 at Oxford, Oakland Co., MI. She married Chauncey Austin Granger, son of Chauncey Z. Granger and Patience Gertrude Allen. Mary Elinora Fuller died on 13 September 1952 at Clarkston, Oakland Co., MI, at age 65.

     Mary Plumb was born on 27 February 1738 at Derby, New Haven Co., CT. She married Dr. Silas Baldwin, son of James Baldwin and Deborah Porter, on 12 February 1755 at Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT. Mary Plumb died on 4 March 1815 at Derby, New Haven Co., CT, at age 77.

     Tabitha Perry was born on 11 March 1776 at Derby, New Haven Co., CT. She married Silas Baldwin, son of Dr. Silas Baldwin and Mary Plumb, on 25 August 1800 at Derby, New Haven Co., CT. Tabitha Perry died on 4 March 1861 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT, at age 84.

     Vernon H. Holcombe was born on 23 February 1907 at MI.¹ He was the son of Levi L. Holcombe and Victoria Mae Washburn.¹ Vernon H. Holcombe married Genevieve Nora Smith on 27 August 1930 at Lucas Co., OH.² Vernon H. Holcombe died on 8 March 1991 at Colfax, Huron Co., MI, at age 84.

     Jeannetta Baldwin was born on 11 March 1808 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT. She was the daughter of Silas Baldwin and Tabitha Perry. Jeannetta Baldwin married James Sheldon Greene on 9 January 1831 at Humphreysvile, Derby, New Haven Co., CT. Jeannetta Baldwin died on 8 May 1894 at Derby, New Haven Co., CT, at age 86. She was buried at Seymour Union Cemetery, Seymour, New Haven Co., CT.¹

     Albert Lohr was born in 1861.¹ He married Luella Holcombe, daughter of Lyman Holcombe and Martha Beardsley.¹ Albert Lohr died in 1930.

     Sarah Maria Greene was born on 22 December 1831 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT. She was the daughter of James Sheldon Greene and Jeannetta Baldwin. Sarah Maria Greene married Marcus Davis on 31 March 1850 at Humphreysvile, Derby, New Haven Co., CT. Sarah Maria Greene died on 6 June 1916 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT, at age 84. She was buried at Trinity Cemetery, Seymour, New Haven Co., CT.¹

     Donald Levi Holcombe was the son of Levi Holcombe and Margette Kerns.¹ His name was legally changed to Donald Floyd Washburn Following the death of his father, Donald was adopted by his grandmother's brother and wife, Floyd and Annie Washburn, who changed his name.

     Lillian Mary Gillette was born on 11 October 1859 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT. She married Edward James Davis, son of Marcus Davis and Sarah Maria Greene, on 9 October 1879 at Seymour, New Haven Co., CT. Lillian Mary Gillette died on 22 November 1932 at Hamden, New Haven Co., CT, at age 73.

     Levi Holcombe was also known as Samuel Levi Holcombe. He was born in 1908 at MI.^1,2 He was the son of Levi L. Holcombe and Victoria Mae Washburn.¹ Levi Holcombe married Margette Kerns.¹ Levi Holcombe died in 1929.^1,2 He was buried at Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI.³

     Charlotte Clarissa Bartholomew was born on 2 February 1883 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT. She married Clarence M. Davis, son of Edward James Davis and Lillian Mary Gillette, on 26 May 1905 at Fair Haven, New Haven Co., CT. Charlotte Clarissa Bartholomew died on 23 September 1956 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, at age 73.

     Bruce Freeman Holcombe was born on 11 April 1911 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Levi L. Holcombe and Victoria Mae Washburn.¹ Bruce Freeman Holcombe married Kathleen Bridget Chappell on 13 May 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.^1,2 Bruce Freeman Holcombe died on 3 May 1993 at Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Novesta Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola Co., MI.³

     Virginia Eleanor Trench was born on 31 March 1916 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT. She married Ellsworth Marcus Davis, son of Clarence M. Davis and Charlotte Clarissa Bartholomew, on 10 October 1936 at East Pearl Street Methodist Church, Fair Haven, CT.¹ Virginia Eleanor Trench died on 17 September 1966 at North Haven, New Haven Co., CT, at age 50.

     Richard Vern Holcombe was born on 23 August 1931 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Bruce Freeman Holcombe and Kathleen Bridget Chappell.¹ Richard Vern Holcombe died on 12 August 2015 at Grand Rapids Care Center, Grand Rapids, Wood Co., OH, at age 83.¹

from the Janowiak Funeral Home web page:

Died Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Grand Rapids Care Center in Grand Rapids, Ohio. He was born August 23, 1931, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Bruce F. and Kathleen B (Chappel) Holcomb.

On February 3, 1951, he married Helen Pauline Wright in Cass City, Michigan and she preceded him in death. Chick was employed as a painter in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, working with many of the building contractors. He also worked at the University of Michigan as a painter for 12 years, retiring in 1997.

He was a member of the Ypsilanti Moose Lodge and will always be remembered for his love of golf. Survivors include four children: Rick (Susan) Holcomb, Lori (Dale) Peskey, Michael (Tammy) Holcomb and Steven Holcomb; five grandchildren: Bridgett Eash, Brian Holcomb, Kimberly Pumfrey, Nick Holcomb and Joe Holcomb; 7 great grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Finkbeiner and one brother, Robert Holcomb; one brother-in-law, Richard Thorp; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, August 16, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Private Family Graveside Service will be held Monday.

     Eliza Douglas Lyon was born in May 1874 at LA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Temple Armstrong Lyon and Mary Morgan Coffee Heard.^2,3 Eliza Douglas Lyon also went by the name of Lila Lyon. She married Frederick John Ingate, son of Frederick Ingate and Emma Augusta Thompson, circa 1899.¹ Eliza Douglas Lyon died on 20 February 1917 at age 42.⁴ She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.⁴

     Mary Morgan Coffee Heard was born on 5 October 1836.¹ She married Thomas Temple Armstrong Lyon. Mary Morgan Coffee Heard died on 27 October 1897 at age 61. She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹

     Emma Augusta Thompson was born on 24 November 1842 at MS.^1,2 She married Frederick Ingate.³ Emma Augusta Thompson died on 17 November 1895 at age 52.² She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.²

     Lovina Drake was born on 15 August 1764. She married James Gleason, son of Thomas Gleason Jr. and Hannah Buell. Lovina Drake died on 6 May 1846 at age 81.

     Elspeth Daniel was born in 1789. She married Wallis Gleason, son of James Gleason and Lovina Drake. Elspeth Daniel died in 1832.

     Chester J. Holcombe was born on 11 June 1869 at Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI.¹ He was the son of Lyman Holcombe and Martha Beardsley.¹ Chester J. Holcombe married Harriet May Sargent on 12 September 1893 at Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.^1,2 Chester J. Holcombe died on 23 December 1938 at Lamotte, Sanilac Co., MI, at age 69.^1,3 He was buried on 27 December 1938 at Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, Tuscola Co., MI.^3,4

Widow Hattie was enumerated in the 1940 Lamotte, Sanilac Co., MI, federal census; she was 67. Also listed were son Otis 27,wife Doris 32, daughter Mildred 13, daughter Joan 12, son Ronald 6, daughter Nancy 3, son Larry 1, grandson Gerald 15, and son Lyman 23.