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     Roxana Spring was born in 1812.¹ She married Seth Gillett, son of Rodolphus Gillett and Eunice Cushman.¹ Roxana Spring died on 17 September 1892 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was buried at Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.²

     Harry Josiah Ellsworth was born circa 1901.¹ He was the son of Arthur J. Ellsworth and Hattie B. Gladding. Harry Josiah Ellsworth married Helen Josephine Schneiner.² Harry Josiah Ellsworth died on 7 June 1968 at Vernon, Tolland Co., CT.¹ He was buried at Ellington Center Cemetery, Ellington, Tolland Co., CT.¹

     Amanda L. Gillett was born on 24 August 1812 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Gillett Jr. and Clarissa Holcombe.¹ Amanda L. Gillett married Thomas Talmadge. Amanda L. Gillett died on 11 October 1886 at age 74.¹ She was buried at Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹

     Alton B. Cowles was born in 1919.¹ He married Carolyn Ellsworth, daughter of Harry Josiah Ellsworth and Helen Josephine Schneiner. Alton B. Cowles died in 1986.¹ He was buried in 1987 at Ellington Center Cemetery, Ellington, Tolland Co., CT.¹

     Sarah S. Palmer was born in 1848.¹ She married William Wirt Gillett, son of Sardis Gillett and Ursula Wright.¹ Sarah S. Palmer died on 13 March 1930.¹ She was buried at Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹

     Joel B. Buttles was born on 17 May 1848.¹ He married Celia M. Holcombe, daughter of George Holcombe and Rebecca Fletcher.¹ Joel B. Buttles died on 5 June 1900 at age 52.¹ He was buried on 7 June 1900 at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Mary Permelia Gillett was born on 27 October 1834 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Gillett and Agnes Whitney.¹ Mary Permelia Gillett married Julius Gervase Viets, son of Gervase Viets and Esther Phelps, on 1 January 1852.² Mary Permelia Gillett died on 6 February 1899 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT, at age 64.¹ She was buried at Copper Hill Cemetery, East Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Edgar Searles married Jane Holcombe, daughter of George Holcombe and Rebecca Fletcher.¹ Edgar Searles died in June 1937.¹

     Rhoda Agnes Gillett was born in 1840 at Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Horace Gillett and Agnes Whitney.¹ Rhoda Agnes Gillett married George Fox on 22 October 1857 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.² Rhoda Agnes Gillett died on 29 December 1874.¹ She was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹

     Eli Dewey was born on 19 August 1817.¹ He married Dolly Holcombe, daughter of Elijah Holcombe and Betsey Ives.¹ Eli Dewey died on 24 June 1896 at age 78.¹ He was buried.¹

     Elizabeth Ann (?) was born in 1820.¹ She married Moses B. Gillett, son of Moses Gillett and Mary Beach.¹

     Cotton Mather Cooley was born on 19 March 1808.¹ He married Clarissa Holcombe, daughter of Bethuel Holcombe and Clarissa Fuller, on 5 July 1855. Cotton Mather Cooley died on 17 April 1891 at age 83.¹ He was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Charles C. Holcombe was born in 1831.¹ He was the son of Charles Holcombe and Emeline Holcombe.¹ Charles C. Holcombe died on 8 February 1836.¹ He was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co.¹

     Fannie E. Gillett was born in May 1874.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Joseph Gillett and Lulia A. Luck.¹ Fannie E. Gillett married Frank A. Skinner circa 1895.¹

     Arthur Everett Pinney Jr. was born on 7 December 1930 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Arthur Everett Pinney and Hazel Pearl Rose. Arthur Everett Pinney Jr. died on 15 May 2019 at Hebron, Tolland Co., CT, at age 88.¹

Published in The Hartford Courant on May 19, 2019

Arthur ("Art") Everett Pinney, 88, of Hebron passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on May 15, 2019 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Patricia Pinney, who lovingly cared for him for the past eighteen months.

Art was born on the family farm in Andover, Connecticut to Hazel and Arthur Everett Pinney, Sr. on December 7, 1930. He spent his childhood on the farm and helped to run his grandmother's dairy farm next door, which eventually became what is now known as the Hurst Farm in Andover. In turn, his grandmother sold him a 15-acre parcel of land for $1 with the condition that he build a house on the property within a year. So, at the tender age of 18, he built by hand the house he and his family resided in for the next 70 years. He was a true Yankee and jack of all trades. Following a short stint in the National Guard, he was a chauffeur for the Cheney family, television repairman, tile layer, diaper deliveryman, school bus driver, excavator operator, and a ribbon mill machine repairman. He eventually became a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft through which he proudly earned his GED so that he could assume the position of leadman. In 1972 he turned to his true love of cabinet making and established Pinney Woodworking, which he ran until his retirement.

He was a lifetime member of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, a Hebron Selectman, a past Master of the Bolton Grange and a director of the State Grange Youth Committee. He was a self-taught musician and used his talent to call square dancing at the Bolton Grange. Oh, did he love to sing! His dances became so popular, he was asked to take his talent on the road and called square dances at Granges statewide.

Art will be forever missed by his children, Kathy Purvis, Barry Pinney, and his wife, Patricia, Karen Conway and her husband, Michael and Brian Pinney and his wife Joan; his grandchildren, Carrie, Melanie, Joseph, Matthew, Abigail and Victoria Pinney and her son, King, and Taylor Conway as well as many nieces and nephews and his dear friends, Del and Martine Bernais and Chris and Pete Ratti. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Beryl Pinney, great-grandson, Tyler Smith, granddaughter, Erin Pinney, son-in law, Richard Purvis and his four sisters, Eleanor, Gladys, Dorothy and Ida, and brother, William. Art made a life choice to donate his body to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine for the advancement of anatomic education and clinical training.

Calling hours will be held at John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center Street, Manchester, CT on May 23, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Art's memory may be made to the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department, 44 Main Street, Hebron, CT 06248 or the Russell Mercier Senior Center, 14 Stonecroft Drive, Hebron, CT 06248. For online condolences, please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.

     Marie Ellen Holcombe was the daughter of Carl Bertil Holcombe and Helen Virginia Bartlett. Marie Ellen Holcombe died.

     Arthur Everett Pinney was born on 3 March 1897 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT. He married Hazel Pearl Rose. Arthur Everett Pinney died on 28 September 1974 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT, at age 77.

     Julia Potter Himmelsbach was born on 27 February 1903 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY. She married H. Sherman Holcombe, son of Harry Clifford Holcombe and Margaret Manson, on 1 December 1928 at Buffalo, Erie Co., NY. Julia Potter Himmelsbach died on 13 March 2002 at Bedford, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 99.

     Harlan Case was born circa 1925 at Plainville, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Lenson Henry Case and Ella Betsy Bacon.¹ Harlan Case married Libby (?) in 1945.¹ Harlan Case died on 17 May 2019 at Guilford, New Haven Co., CT.¹

Published in The Hartford Courant on May 22, 2019

We have lost another hero of the second world war. Harlan Case, 94, of Guilford died peacefully on May 17. Harlan was born and raised in Plainville. He was predeceased by his wife Libby, his sisters Olive and Ella, and brothers Howard, Clarence, Chester, Homer, and Edward. He is survived by his brother Richard of Plainville and many nieces and nephews. Harlan served in the European theater during WWII, fighting his way across France. He was wounded and captured and spent the remainder of the war as a POW, escaping three times. He was awarded the Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. At his request, there will be no services. May he rest in peace.

     William Griswold was born on 14 January 1735/36 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Caleb Griswold and Abigail Bunce.¹ William Griswold married Elizabeth McCloud on 18 October 1759 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ William Griswold died on 14 November 1776 at age 40.¹

     Hilary Holcombe was born in 1931 at MA.¹ She was the daughter of H. Sherman Holcombe and Julia Potter Himmelsbach.¹

     Caleb Griswold was born on 8 May 1706 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Michael Griswold and Elizabeth Burnham.¹ Caleb Griswold married Abigail Bunce on 30 July 1730 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Caleb Griswold died on 20 December 1754 at age 48.¹

     Caleb Griswold was born on 25 November 1762 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of William Griswold and Elizabeth McCloud.¹ Caleb Griswold married Lucy Francis on 18 October 1787 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Caleb Griswold died in June 1837 at age 74.¹

     William Francis Griswold was born on 5 January 1860 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Albert Deming Griswold and Mary Ann Wells. William Francis Griswold married Margaret A. Williams in 1888. William Francis Griswold died on 1 September 1936 at Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT, at age 76. He was buried at Center Cemetery, Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Maude Irene Muller was born circa 1886 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., FL. She married Robert Lawrence Holcombe Sr., son of Albert Devereaux Holcombe II and Modeste Marie A. Hamelin, in 1905.^1,2 Maude Irene Muller died on 25 September 1983 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. She was buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.³

     Capt. Francis Griswold was born on 1 April 1795 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Caleb Griswold and Lucy Francis.¹ Capt. Francis Griswold married Sarah P. Deming on 26 May 1825 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Capt. Francis Griswold died on 12 May 1851 at age 56.¹ He was buried at Weathersfield Village Cemetery, Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Maude Adele Holcombe was born circa 1916.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Lawrence Holcombe Sr. and Maude Irene Muller.

     Albert Deming Griswold was born on 29 July 1834 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Capt. Francis Griswold and Sarah P. Deming.¹ Albert Deming Griswold married Mary Ann Wells on 12 May 1857 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Albert Deming Griswold died on 26 April 1889 at age 54.¹ He was buried at Center Cemetery, Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Modeste Marie A. Hamelin was born on 16 November 1861 at AL.^2,3 She married Albert Devereaux Holcombe II, son of Albert Devereaux Holcombe and Claudine Grameris Glosson, on 25 May 1880 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹ Modeste Marie A. Hamelin died on 17 August 1907 at age 45.³ She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.³

     Albert Deming Griswold was born on 15 September 1890 at Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of William Francis Griswold and Margaret A. Williams. Albert Deming Griswold married Edla Burr. Albert Deming Griswold died in June 1974 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT, at age 83.

     Claire Holcombe was born in November 1881 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Devereaux Holcombe II and Modeste Marie A. Hamelin.¹ Claire Holcombe died on 22 October 1940 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 58.² She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.²

     Albert Deming Griswold Jr. was born on 23 October 1916 at CT. He was the son of Albert Deming Griswold and Edla Burr. Albert Deming Griswold Jr. married Ruth Steele Gourlie. Albert Deming Griswold Jr. died on 31 January 2015 at age 98. He was buried on 2 February 2015 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Willie Holcombe was born in May 1890 at AL.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Devereaux Holcombe II and Modeste Marie A. Hamelin.¹

     Mary Frances Davis was born on 7 July 1886.¹ She married Albert Devereaux Holcombe Jr., son of Albert Devereaux Holcombe II and Modeste Marie A. Hamelin, on 19 July 1918.¹ Mary Frances Davis died on 16 July 1948 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 62.¹ She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹

     Charles R. Goodwin married Amy Louise Tolx. Charles R. Goodwin died before 1956.

     Grace Louise Evans was born in 1910. She married Robert Lawrence Holcombe Jr., son of Robert Lawrence Holcombe Sr. and Maude Irene Muller. Grace Louise Evans died in 1976.

     Lester W. Holcombe Sr. was born circa 1920. He was the son of CT Holcombe. Lester W. Holcombe Sr. married Katherine LoRusso.

     Margaret Elizabeth Linville was born in 1913.¹ She married John C. Holcombe, son of Robert Lawrence Holcombe Sr. and Maude Irene Muller.¹ Margaret Elizabeth Linville died in 1947.¹ She was buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹

     Shirley Holcombe was born on 8 February 1936 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Holcombe and Margaret Elizabeth Linville.¹ Shirley Holcombe died on 1 November 2016 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 80.¹ She was buried at Pinecrest Cemetery West, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹

Shirley is survived by: husband, Kenneth Hall, children, Donnie Kenny, Suzzanne Kenny, Catherine Coleman, Joseph Walter, and Marie Hall, 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister, Suzzanne Miller, and sister and brother-in-law Mary Elizabeth and Michael Ludvigsen. Shirley was preceeded in death by parents J.C. and Margaret Holcombe, brother, J.C. Holcombe Jr., and son, Ken Hall.

A native of Mobile, Shirley grew up in Fernway and attended St. Mary's Catholic School and then Convent of Mercy High School. She often recounted fond memories of these early years.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend. She will best be remembered for her ability to love. When Shirley loved, she loved wholeheartedly. A hug, a kiss, and a smile meant more to her than many realized. Her kind, generous, and loving spirit was an inspiration to her family and friends. She will be missed dearly.

A funeral mass will be held at 11am on Friday November 4, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama. Visitation will begin at 10am. Internment to follow at Pine Crest Cemetery West.

     James W. Holcombe was born in November 1883 at NY. He was the son of Wesley Elbert Holcombe and Matilda Mary Giles. James W. Holcombe married Helen (?)

     Mary Elizabeth Holcombe was born on 10 February 1934 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Holcombe and Margaret Elizabeth Linville.¹ Mary Elizabeth Holcombe died on 14 June 2018 at Fairhope, Baldwin Co., AL, at age 84.¹ She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹

Mary Elizabeth Holcombe Ludvigsen, age 84, a native of Mobile, resident of Fairhope and formerly of Gulf Shores and Pensacola, died June 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, who raised her, her parents, her sister Shirley and her brother JC. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Michael Terry Ludvigsen, Sr. and her children; Michael, Jr. (Mary) of Gulf Shores, AL, Patrick (Leanne) of Jacksonville, FL, Joseph (Kate) of Clermont, FL, Timothy of Pensacola, FL, Elizabeth Tessin (Craig) of Woodbridge, VA, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mom lost both parents at a young age and was raised by her paternal grandmother. She attended Ursuline Academy in New Orleans and was a 1952 graduate of Convent of Mercy in Mobile. She completed several courses at Spring Hill College prior to starting work at Brookley Field, and marrying dad in 1959. It was a love affair that never ended. She was a devoted wife, loyal friend and a loving mother to her children and grandchildren and the many friends we brought home over the years, who still call her mom. Anyone who ever made it into one of the many couch photos became a part of the family. While her number one job was always as a homemaker, mom worked outside the home also. Often times as a volunteer. Whether substitute teaching, serving on the school board or doing cub scouts, mom always had something going on. She enjoyed the many careers she had over the years, the countless friends she made as she went though life with a smile and a positive word of encouragement. She drove, cooked, cleaned, taught and guided. But mostly, she loved and she loved unconditionally. Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home, Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, June 22, beginning at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mobile on Saturday, June 23 beginning at 11 a.m., with graveside committal to follow in Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be offered to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or American Cancer Society, 110 Montlimar Dr. #42, Mobile, AL 36609.

     Miles Kenneth Holcombe was born on 30 March 1922. He was the son of James W. Holcombe and Helen (?) Miles Kenneth Holcombe married June Virginia Erle. Miles Kenneth Holcombe died on 12 September 2008 at Datona Beach, Volusia Co., FL, at age 86. He was buried at Datona Memorial Park, Datona Beach, Volusia Co., FL.¹

From the Datona Beach News, 14 September 2008:

Miles K. Holcomb, age 86, of Daytona Beach, formerly of Connecticut, passed away in Ormond Beach, on Thursday, September 12, 2008, A service in his honor will be held Monday, September 15, 2008; 2:00 PM, with Fr. James Taylor officiating. A visitation will precede the service from 12-2 PM. Mr. Holcomb was born in Stratford Connecticut, he was a proud veteran of the US Navy during World War II, a lifetime 32*, F&A; and A&M Mason of St. John's Lodge #8 and the Lafayette Conservatory, and Royal Patron of Stratford, CT. #21 O of A. He was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Judith and daughter-in-law, Shirley, both in (2006). He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 68 years, June ErleHolcomb; two children, Miles E Holcomb, and Linda (Joe)Martinka; 11 grandchildren: Drew, Kevin, Brian, Michael,Jennifer, Kimberly, Joseph,Tammy, Misty, Stephen and Kenny; 12 great-grandchildren: Taylor, Kayla, Jacob, Curtis, Daniel, Katie, Samantha and 5 Gilson great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Daytona.

     Lillian Inez Holcombe was born on 21 May 1886.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Devereaux Holcombe II and Modeste Marie A. Hamelin.¹ Lillian Inez Holcombe died on 2 January 1966 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹