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     Effie Dell Kanpp was born in December 1859 at PA.¹ She married Charles Wesley Coon.² Effie Dell Kanpp married Irad W. Holcombe, son of Benjamin S. Holcombe and Lois Delight Chappell.¹ Effie Dell Kanpp died in 1934 at Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Charles Wesley Coon was born in September 1846 at PA.¹ He married Effie Dell Kanpp.¹ Charles Wesley Coon died on 17 December 1916 at Bradford Co., PA, at age 70.¹

     Frank Raymond Holcombe was born on 2 October 1919 at Denver, CO. He was the son of Raymond Everett Holcombe and Louise Placentia Porter. Frank Raymond Holcombe died on 3 December 1987 at Crossville, Cumberland Co., TN, at age 68.

     Clarabelle VanSyckle married Halleck Dean Holcombe, son of Ray M. Holcombe and Lena Whipple.

     Wesley Lewis Case was born on 5 September 1922. He was the son of Lewis Wesley Case and Mary McGill. Wesley Lewis Case married Dorothy Lillian Cassel circa 1945. Wesley Lewis Case died on 26 December 2018 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT, at age 96. He was buried on 3 January 2019 at Simsbury Cemetery, Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹

Wesley Lewis Case, 96, of Simsbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. A lifelong resident of Simsbury, Wesley was born September 5,1922 to the late Lewis Wesley Case and Mary McGill Case McClure.

Wesley learned fly fishing and hunting from his father; interests which lasted him his whole life. His hunting skills served him well when he joined the Marines Corps in WWII and was quickly identified as an expert marksman and assigned to teach recruits to shoot. Wesley served in the Philippines and China before the war ended. While in the Marines, he met his wife, the late Dorothy Cassel Case.

After the war, Wesley joined the fledgling Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company and rose to the rank of 1st Assistant Chief before retiring in 1980. Wesley was also a very active member in Simsbury's America Legion Post 84, VFW Post 1926, and the Masons.

Wesley had a varied work life. After many years as a carpenter, he helped install the sewers in Simsbury, worked at the sewer plant, became a Health Inspector in Simsbury, and finally retired in 1996 (at age 74) from the Farmington Valley Health Department as a Registered Sanitarian.

With his love of the outdoors, Wesley was a life-long bee keeper, a charter member of the Simsbury Fish & Game Club (at age 16), and a member of Kingdom Game Club. He was an avid and successful hunter well into his 90s. He was also an avid fan of UConn Women's Basketball,

Wesley's wife of almost 70 years, Dorothy Cassel Case, died 5 years ago. Wesley is survived by his children Barbara Keehbauch (Thomas) of Griffin, GA, Lewis Case (Susan) of Framingham, MA, and Richard Case (Marilyn) of Cohoes, NY, and two grandsons, Zachary Case (Kim) and Nathaniel Case, and his cousins Suzanne Mittica of Concord, CA, Roanne LeClair of Simsbury, plus his best friend and surrogate son Michael Palmer of Simsbury, and their families.

Family and friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Wednesday, January 2nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 3rd at 11:00 AM. Stories from Wesley's life will be welcomed at the service. Burial will follow in the Simsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Hospital, Shriners Hospital, or Disabled American Veterans. Please visit Wesley's "Book of Memories" at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Published in The Hartford Courant on Jan. 2, 2019.

     Elnora C. Greeno was born on 15 September 1852.¹ She married Cassius D. Holcombe, son of LeRoy Holcombe and Rhoda Rowena Tillotson.¹ Elnora C. Greeno died on 27 July 1922 at age 69.¹ She was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Evelyn May Oates was born in 1906.¹ She married Harold Deane Griswold, son of Eugene Dwight Griswold and Fleta Irene Tower.¹ Evelyn May Oates died in 1987.¹

     George Elmer Holcombe was born on 20 September 1858 at Mallet Creek, Medina Co., OH. He was the son of Francis Holcombe and Elizabeth M. Tooth. George Elmer Holcombe married Eva Abi Powers on 20 August 1884 at Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT.¹ George Elmer Holcombe died on 12 July 1929 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, at age 70. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Pittsford, Rutland Co., VT.¹

     Fleta Irene Tower was born on 18 August 1877 at Savoy, Berkshire Co., MA.¹ She married Eugene Dwight Griswold, son of Emerson J. Griswold and Jane Catherine Perkins.¹ Fleta Irene Tower died in 1937 at Greenfield, Franklin Co., MA.¹

     Elmer Delos Holcombe was born on 13 September 1902 at Proctor, Rutland Co., VT. He was the son of George Elmer Holcombe and Eva Abi Powers. Elmer Delos Holcombe married Mildred Lucille Gerow on 2 June 1924 at Onandango Co., NY. Elmer Delos Holcombe died on 1 October 1966 at Provo, Utah Co., UT, at age 64.

     Jane Catherine Perkins was born on 19 November 1851 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA.¹ She married Emerson J. Griswold, son of Josiah White Griswold and Jane Eliza Davis, on 19 November 1873.^1,2 Jane Catherine Perkins died on 3 April 1898 at Colrain, Franklin Co., MA, at age 46.¹

PERKINS, Jennie, dau. of Edward D. Perkins (1823-1879) and Lucy A Wheeler, b. Guilford, Vt., (1824-1907); Jennie m. Nov. 19, 1873, Emerson J. Griswold of Buckland [his 1st wife]. She d. Apr. 3, 1898, ae. 46 yrs.

GRISWOLD, Emerson J., b. Buck., June 9, 1851; son of Josiah W Griswold (1823-1903) and his 1st wife Ann Eliza Davis (1829-1859); selectman and held other positions of trust; d. Aug. 16, 1924. He m. (1) Nov. 19, 1873, Jennie C., dau. of Edmund Dwight and Lucy [Wheeler] Perkins, who d. Apr. 3, 1898, ae. 46; m. (2) Sept. 26, 1900, Eva a., dau. of Bruce and Lavina (Thayer) Graham, who d. Dec. 6, 1913, ae. 52; m. (3) Mar. 11, 1915, Mrs. Annie H. Powell, dau. of Timothy Parker.
[History of Buckland by Kendrick w/genealogies by Kellogg page pg 476-477 & 567-568]

     Jane Eliza Davis was born in December 1830 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.¹ Jane Eliza Davis was also known as Ann Eliza Davis.¹ She married Josiah White Griswold, son of Maj. Joseph Griswold and Lovisa White, on 1 January 1846.^1,2 Jane Eliza Davis died on 22 July 1859 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, at age 28.¹ She was buried at Taylor Cemetery #2, Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.²

     Lovisa White was born on 17 September 1778 at Charlemont, Franklin Co., MA.^1,2 She married Maj. Joseph Griswold, son of Elias Griswold and Rhoda Flower, on 8 January 1800 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.¹ Lovisa White died on 31 July 1858 at Buckland, Franklin Co., MA, at age 79.^1,2 She was buried at Old Cemetery #01, Buckland, Franklin Co., MA.²

     Rhoda Flower was born on 1 June 1756.¹ She married Elias Griswold, son of Ebenezer Griswold and Deborah Grimes, on 8 December 1773 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Rhoda Flower died on 10 January 1825 at Meredith, Delaware Co., NY, at age 68.¹

     Deborah Grimes was born on 13 February 1715/16.¹ She married Ebenezer Griswold, son of Jacob Griswold and Mary Wright, on 13 December 1734 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Deborah Grimes died on 7 June 1765 at age 49.¹

     Carolyn Ellsworth was born circa 1932 at Stafford Springs, CT.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Josiah Ellsworth and Helen Josephine Schneiner.^2,3 Carolyn Ellsworth married Alton B. Cowles. Carolyn Ellsworth died on 8 May 2019 at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was buried on 14 May 2019 at Ellington Center Cemetery, Ellington, Tolland Co., CT.¹

Carolyn Cowles, 87, of Windsor Locks, beloved wife of the late Alton Cowles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Stafford Springs to the late Harry and Helen (Scheiner) Ellsworth, she was raised in Broad Brook and has been a Windsor Locks resident for over 60 years. Carolyn was a member of the Windsorville Methodist Church and a past member of the Felician Adult Day Care in Enfield and the Bradley Bowling League. She played the piano and loved music, especially church hymns and Frank Sinatra, and was an avid NY Yankees and UCONN Women's basketball fan. Carolyn enjoyed planting flowers in her garden and had a large collection of elephant and angel figurines. She was a loving, caring woman who did anything to help friends and family. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son Robert Bourke of Windsor Locks; her sisters Beryl Wilson of Windsor Locks and Gladys Nolan of Enfield; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Harriet Cooley, Virginia Bergstrom and Jean Wilson. Her family would like to specially thank the staff and hospice team at Hartford Hospital for their compassionate care. Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Ladd Funeral Home, 19 Ellington Ave Rockville, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 PM at the Ellington Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to the Windsor Locks Lions Ambulance, 401 Spring St. Windsor Locks, CT 06095 or the Felician Adult Day Care, 1333 Enfield St Enfield, CT 06082. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on May 12, 2019.

     Gerard Griswold was born on 23 June 1771.¹ He was the son of Johathan Griswold and Sarah Osborne.¹ Gerard Griswold married Thankful Fiske on 18 March 1800 at Butternuts, Otsego Co., NY.¹ Gerard Griswold died on 9 December 1850 at age 79.¹

     Helen Josephine Schneiner was born in 1900.¹ She married Harry Josiah Ellsworth, son of Arthur J. Ellsworth and Hattie B. Gladding.¹ Helen Josephine Schneiner died in 1985.¹ She was buried at Ellington Center Cemetery, Ellington, Tolland Co., CT.¹

     Reeve Griswold was born on 23 January 1809 at Sheridan, Chautauqua Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Gerard Griswold and Thankful Fiske.¹ Reeve Griswold married Lucy Ann Hewett on 26 February 1855 at Watertown, WI.¹ Reeve Griswold died in January 1883 at Nashua, IA.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua, IA.¹

     Hattie B. Gladding was born in July 1875 at CT. She married Arthur J. Ellsworth, son of Josiah Orton Ellsworth and Lucy S. Mills, on 3 September 1893 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA. Hattie B. Gladding died on 15 June 1962 at East Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, at age 86.

     Charles G. Griswold was born on 9 June 1854 at Watertown, WI.¹ He was the son of Reeve Griswold and Lucy Ann Hewett.¹ Charles G. Griswold married Jane Elizabeth Perry in 1879 at Watertown, WI.² Charles G. Griswold died on 10 August 1905 at age 51.¹ He was buried at Oak Hill Cemeterey, Watertown, WI.²

     Celia M. Holcombe was born on 7 February 1860 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of George Holcombe and Rebecca Fletcher.¹ Celia M. Holcombe married Joel B. Buttles.² Celia M. Holcombe died on 11 March 1915 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 55.¹ She was buried on 13 March 1915 at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     William Owen Griswold was born on 26 November 1881 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Charles G. Griswold and Jane Elizabeth Perry.¹ William Owen Griswold married Maude Schrader on 3 November 1903 at La Crosse, WI.¹ William Owen Griswold died on 20 March 1934 at age 52.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, La Crosse, WI.¹

     Jane Holcombe was born on 30 October 1868.¹ She was the daughter of George Holcombe and Rebecca Fletcher.¹ Jane Holcombe married Edgar Searles.² Jane Holcombe died on 8 August 1949 at age 80.¹ She was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Owen Charles Griswold was born on 21 March 1911 at La Crosse, WI.¹ He was the son of William Owen Griswold and Maude Schrader.¹ Owen Charles Griswold married Lucille Marie Muehr on 31 March 1937 at La Crosse, WI.¹ Owen Charles Griswold died on 27 March 1974 at Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Co., WI, at age 63.¹

     Sarah Clark married Abraham Pinney, son of Capt. Abraham Pinney and Elizabeth Butler. Sarah Clark died in 1811 at Bloomfield, Hartford Co., CT.

     Abigail Bunce was baptized on 6 June 1708.¹ She married Caleb Griswold, son of Michael Griswold and Elizabeth Burnham, on 30 July 1730 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Levester C. Messenger was born on 9 February 1920. He was the son of Charles Edwin Messenger and Carolyn M. Luther. Levester C. Messenger also went by the name of Lee Messenger. He married Jean C. (?) in 1944. Levester C. Messenger died on 4 February 2019 at Suffield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 98.


From the Hartford Courant, 6 FEb 2019:

Levester (Lee) Charles Messenger, 98, of Suffield, formerly of Maine; beloved husband of the late Jean C. Messenger, passed away on February 4, 2019; peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Son of the late Caroline and Charles Messenger, Lee graduated from Simsbury High School. He was employed as an aircraft mechanic with Hamilton Standard, in Windsor Locks Ct., retiring in 1980. A proud WWII veteran, he joined the army in 1944 and fought throughout Germany in the 71st infantry division along side General Patton covering over 600 miles, mostly on foot. During the war, Lee met his wife Jean at a square dance in Granby Ct., and married in 1944 celebrating 73 loving, wonderful years together.

Lee's greatest joys were his family, camping, fishing, gardening, and reading mystery books. Lee is survived by; two sons Dale C. Messenger of Wallagrass, ME, and Bruce A. Messenger and his wife Jackie of Suffield, CT; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 4 sisters. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hartford Healthcare at Home & Hospice: 1 Northwestern Drive, Bloomfield, Ct. 06002.The Heritage Funeral Home 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield has care of the arrangements. All Funeral Services will be Private at a later date.

     Elizabeth McCloud was born in 1737.¹ She married William Griswold, son of Caleb Griswold and Abigail Bunce, on 18 October 1759 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Elizabeth McCloud died on 28 October 1771.¹

     Louis Henry Case was born on 28 July 1874 at Hartland, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Thomas Solomon Case and Jane Sophia Root.¹ Louis Henry Case married Maude Fidelia Humes on 6 April 1896 at Thompsonville, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Louis Henry Case died on 3 September 1956 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 82.

     Lucy Francis was born on 23 March 1765.¹ She married Caleb Griswold, son of William Griswold and Elizabeth McCloud, on 18 October 1787 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Lucy Francis died in August 1849 at age 84.¹

     Lammot du Pont II was born on 12 October 1880 at Nemours, New Castle Co., DE. He married Natalie Wilson. Lammot du Pont II died on 24 July 1952 at New London, New London Co., CT, at age 71.

     Sarah P. Deming was born on 7 May 1808 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Capt. Francis Griswold, son of Caleb Griswold and Lucy Francis, on 26 May 1825 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Sarah P. Deming died after 1880.¹

     Lenson Henry Case was born on 16 March 1898 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Louis Henry Case and Maude Fidelia Humes. Lenson Henry Case married Ella Betsy Bacon on 26 May 1923 at Hazardville, Hartford Co., CT. Lenson Henry Case died on 22 October 1978 at Plainville, Hartford Co., CT, at age 80.

Lenson and Ella were enumerated in the 1940 Plainville, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was an electric welder age 41, she was 41. Children in the household were Howard 15, Harlan 14, Clerence 12, Olive 11, Chester 10, Homer 9, Edward 5, Richard 4, and Ella 1.

     Mary Ann Wells was born on 21 July 1836 at CT.¹ She married Albert Deming Griswold, son of Capt. Francis Griswold and Sarah P. Deming, on 12 May 1857 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Mary Ann Wells died on 27 October 1920 at age 84.¹

     Thomas Solomon Case was born on 22 March 1831 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Newton Case and Mary Moses. Thomas Solomon Case married Jane Sophia Root on 1 May 1855 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Thomas Solomon Case died on 10 May 1907 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 76.¹

     Margaret A. Williams was born on 27 February 1868 at Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT. She married William Francis Griswold, son of Albert Deming Griswold and Mary Ann Wells, in 1888. Margaret A. Williams died on 12 April 1970 at Hartford Co., CT, at age 102.

     Homer David Case was born on 12 February 1931. He was the son of Lenson Henry Case and Ella Betsy Bacon. Homer David Case married Pauline Johnson. Homer David Case died on 10 February 2019 at Guilford, New Haven Co., CT, at age 87.

Homer David Case, 87, of Plainville, CT, husband of Pauline and son of Lenson H. and Ella Betsey Case, passed away in easy conversation with one of his loving sons on February 10, 2019, two days before his 88th birthday. Always with a song in his heart, he approached life with compassion for others and generosity of spirit, demonstrating that doing for others is the greatest reward we can give to ourselves.

Homer is survived by his children, Gary (Susan) Case, Paul (Debra) Case, Lee (Edward) Drag, Scott Case, daughter-in-law, Collette; his grandchildren Shannon (Tim) Nowak, Gregory (Regan) Case, Jessica (Myles) Angell, Kelly (Joshua) Fowler, Joshua (Meghan) Case, Ronald Case Jr, Amanda Case, Stephanie (Kyle) Turner, Jonathan Case; his great grandchildren David Nowak, Roman and Xander Case, Rory and Elli Angell, Lyla, Paul and Charlotte Fowler, Clark Case, and Parker Eveleth and Aubree Bohannon. He is also survived by his brothers Harlan Case, Richard (Evelyn) Case, sisters-in-law Mary and Dorothy Case, and several nieces and nephews.

Homer was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years, Pauline (Johnson) Case, to whom he devoted himself so compassionately, his son Ronald Case Sr., his brothers Howard Case, Clarence Case, Chester Case, Edward Case, and his sisters Olive San Juan and Ella Betsey Ross.

Though he was a gentle giant, it wasn’t his height or hands, but his heart that was the biggest part of him. When his family grew through marriage, he welcomed each new family member as someone he had been waiting for all along, making each feel immediately welcome, at home, at ease, and loved.

Homer retired from GE in 1988, splitting his residence between Plainville, CT and Otis, MA. Though he tried out the snowbird lifestyle for a couple of winters, he found that being nearer to his family was worth the winter weather. Ultimately, he watched the calendar for spring, racing to be first at the lake for the season. It is in Otis where he found the most pleasure in his retirement, building clocks, playing cards with friends and family, picking fresh fruit to make his jam, doctoring cookie recipes, singing karaoke to standing ovations, cruising around the lake in the evening, driving to the fields to watch the deer come out at dusk, mastering Peggle, and cherishing his time with friends and family in the life he built with them. Homer proved the simple pleasures in life add up to profound joy.

He was so proud of his family, and this was ever-evident in his smiling eyes when his daughter and sons approached for a hug, when he listened to Gregory’s music, when he proudly displayed Shannon’s paintings, when he danced with one of his girls at her wedding, or when he applauded one of his grandchildren’s or great-grandchildren’s achievements -- a stage play, a preschool graduation, or even the completion of a puzzle. His family was his world.

He lived by the lyrics of Ol’ Blue Eyes, singing his way through everything, whether by serenading “his girl” The Way You Look Tonight or simply reminding us all that “And more, much more than this, I did it my way.” So, surely whenever we hear Frankie belt, “These little town blues,” we won’t hear Sinatra’s voice, but Homer’s crooning in unison. “In other words,” Homer, “[we] love you.”

His family will receive friends at the Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville on Saturday, February 16 from 4 to 6PM. In honor of his giving heart, donations in memorial can be made to the Plainville Community Food Pantry, http://plainvillefoodpantry.org. The family encourages all to wear a splash of red in remembrance of Homer, because had you asked his favorite color, he would have declared, “I like red no matter what color it is.”.

     Edla Burr was born on 14 November 1891 at CT. She married Albert Deming Griswold, son of William Francis Griswold and Margaret A. Williams. Edla Burr died on 27 June 1976 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 84.

     Eugene Griswold Case was born on 25 August 1853 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Sidney Case and Mary Augusta Griswold.¹ Eugene Griswold Case married Anna Aurelia Barber, daughter of Daniel Hiram Barber and Maryette Abiah Mills, on 17 April 1879 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Eugene Griswold Case died on 12 February 1939 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Canton Center Cemetery, Canton, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Ruth Steele Gourlie was born on 9 May 1919 at Thompsonville, Hartford Co., CT. She married Albert Deming Griswold Jr., son of Albert Deming Griswold and Edla Burr. Ruth Steele Gourlie died on 3 October 1991 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 72. She was buried on 5 October 1991 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Sidney Eugene Case was born on 9 February 1883 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Eugene Griswold Case and Anna Aurelia Barber.¹ Sidney Eugene Case married Clara Louise Tuttle on 11 February 1901 at Canton, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Sidney Eugene Case died on 13 June 1957 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT, at age 74.¹ He was buried at West Cemetery, Plainville, Hartford Co., CT.²