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     Claudine Grameris Glosson was born in 1829.¹ She married Albert Devereaux Holcombe, son of Henry B. Holcombe and Louisiana Antoinette Devereaux.¹ Claudine Grameris Glosson died in 1911.¹

     Wesley Elbert Holcombe was born in March 1850 at NY. He was the son of John Wesley Holcombe and Mary Helen Jacobie. Wesley Elbert Holcombe married Matilda Mary Giles. Wesley Elbert Holcombe died on 7 March 1916 at Salamanca, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

     Lydia Muse was born on 30 September 1772 at Carthage, Moore Co., NC.¹

     Ernest A. Holcombe was born on 7 February 1935 at Hamden, New Haven Co., CT. He was the son of Ernest Arthur Holcombe and Alicia Margaret O'Connell. Ernest A. Holcombe died on 28 October 2013 at North Haven, New Haven Co., CT, at age 78.

From the North Haven Citizen, 1 November 2013:

NORTH HAVEN - Ernest "Ernie" A. Holcomb Jr., 78, of North Haven, husband to Irene (Kelsey) Holcomb died at his home with his family at his side, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 as he wished.

Ernie was born Feb 7, 1935, in Hamden to the late Ernest Sr., and Alicia (O'Connell) Holcomb. Ernie was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, after which he returned to North Haven to marry Irene. Ernie enjoyed a long retirement in which he spent most of his time hunting and fishing with his family and friends, his true passion in life.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Irene; their six children, Er-r nest, David, Edward, Mar-r sha, Michael and Doreen; 10 grandchildren; his siblings, Robert, Margaret, Linda; as well as many nieces and nephews also survive Ernie. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., were entrusted with the ar-r rangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, c/o The Masonic Charity Foundation of Ct., P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.

     Louisiana Antoinette Devereaux was born in 1801.¹ She married Henry B. Holcombe, son of Lydia Muse, on 17 December 1818 at Augusta, Richmond Co., GA.¹ Louisiana Antoinette Devereaux died in 1877.¹

     Beatrice Petts Pearce was born on 9 October 1935 at Unionville, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Truman Ernest Alderman Jr., son of Truman Ernest Alderman Sr. and Marie Catherine Stalk, in 1954. Beatrice Petts Pearce died on 25 April 2017 at age 81.¹ She was buried on 29 April 2017 at Center Cemetery, Burlington, Hartford Co., CT.¹

From the Hartford Courant, 27 April 2017:

As a gentle morning rain fell, coaxing nature once more to display its Spring blossoms, Beatrice Pearce Alderman-beloved wife and mother-passed peacefully from this world on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

Born in Unionville on October 9, 1935, Bea was the daughter of Albert Thomas Pearce and Beatrice Petts Pearce, emigrants from England to Connecticut in the 1920s. The youngest daughter of the six Pearce children, Bea spent her youth in the warm embrace of her large family as it weathered the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II.

Upon graduation from Farmington High School Bea applied her business skills to a career in banking. Leaving the working world for a time to raise her family, she was later employed for many years as bookkeeper for W.H. Barton Company, retiring in 2012.

Bea was a woman of amazing and boundless energy. She had a kind soul, a big heart and a generous nature. She enjoyed gardening, day tripping through New England and a good tag sale. True to her British roots she loved nothing better than a good cup of tea at the end of the day.

For over 55 years she was a member of the Congregational Church of Burlington where she served in many positions including Deacon, Assistant Treasurer and Sunday School teacher. She was also a former President of the Ladies Aid Society. Her last service was as a volunteer at the Church's Soup Kitchen ministry at Zion Lutheran Church in Bristol.

She was a quilter for the award-winning Farmington Bicentennial Quilt which is permanently displayed at the Farmington Library. She also volunteered at the Unionville Museum for many years.

Bea is survived by her husband of 62 years, Truman E. Alderman; her two sons, Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman and his wife Penny of Westminster, MA; and Clifford T. Alderman of Unionville; a brother and sister-in-law Tom and Marilyn Pearce of Conklin, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her faithful Airedale pal, Rosie. She was predeceased by her sisters Edith and Marie and brothers Albert and Charles.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Saturday (Apr. 29) from 10:00-11:00am followed by a Celebration of Bea's life at 11:00am in The Ahern Funeral Home. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bea's memory may be made to The Unionville Museum, 15 School Street, Unionville, CT 06085. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.

     Hugh C. Graham was born on 6 January 1919.¹ He married Joan Holcombe, daughter of Morgan E. Holcombe and Helen L Burns.¹ Hugh C. Graham died on 6 November 2004 at age 85.¹

     Marie Catherine Stalk was born on 12 April 1909 at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. She married Truman Ernest Alderman Sr., son of Clifford Alderman and Caroline Louise Finkezeller. Marie Catherine Stalk married Ellioitt Noble. Marie Catherine Stalk died on 28 March 2005 at Avon Convalescent Center, Avon, Hartford Co., CT, at age 95.

From teh Hartford Courant, 30 March 2005:

Marie Catherine Noble, 95, of Unionville, died peacefully Monday evening (March 28, 2005) at the Avon Convalescent Center. Born in New Britain on April 12, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Zurothe) Stalk.
She was a graduate of New Britain High School in 1926 and graduated with a teaching degree from New Britain Normal School (now Central Connecticut State University) in 1929. Following graduation from the New Britain Normal School, she taught school at Burlington's Fourth District School, also known as the Alderman School, one of the last one room schoolhouses in town. She later worked for the Connecticut Department of Labor, and during World War II was employed at New Departure in Bristol and remained there until her retirement in 1970. A highlight of her work there occurred during World War II when she was invited to visit NBC Studios in New York City to be interviewed by noted radio personality Lowell Thomas and discussed the war work of New Departure as well as her family's contributions to the war effort. After retiring from New Departure, Marie worked for many years in the administrative offices of Miss Porter's School. Never one to be idle, Marie was as active in retirement as in her working years. She taught knitting classes through Farmington Continuing Education. She was a quilter for the award-winning Farmington Bicentennial Quilt. She also served as a volunteer for the UCONN Health Center, and was honored for serving over 2000 volunteer hours. She was a former docent at Hill Stead Museum and her last volunteer position was as a docent at the Unionville Museum. Marie was Worthy Matron of Adah Chapter No. 30, Order of Eastern Star in Unionville in 1939, and was its oldest member in point of years, having joined the order in 1933. She was a 50 year member of the First Congregational Church in Bristol and was a past president of its Women's Guild. She also served as secretary of the Central Connecticut Alumni Association for many years. In addition to her civic and volunteer work, she was noted for her many artistic abilities. She also loved working in her beautiful gardens at her Main Street home. She was a loving and giving person. She was blessed with a gentle warmth, a cheerful smile, and most of all a loving nature. She will live in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Truman and Beatrice Alderman of Unionville; two grandsons, Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman and his wife Penny of Westminster, MA and Clifford T. Alderman of Unionville; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her former husbands, Truman E. Alderman Sr. and Elliot Noble, and by her brothers, Theodore, Joseph, John, Michael, and Paul.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Apr. 2 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St., Bristol with the Rev. Earl W. Keirstead and the Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Book of Remembrance, First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St., Bristol, CT 06010. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc.

     Morris Riback married Rebecca Holcombe, daughter of Benjamin Holcombe and Rose Twerdin. Morris Riback died.

     Caroline Louise Finkezeller was born on 27 August 1888 at Baden, Germany.¹ She married Clifford Alderman, son of Correll Alderman and Martha (?), circa 1908.² Caroline Louise Finkezeller died on 9 December 1942 at age 54.¹ She was buried at Burlington Center Cemetery, Burlington, Bradford Co., PA.¹

ALDERMAN, CAROLINE LOUISE(Finkenzeller) 54, wife of Clifford of Burlington, died 12-9-1942. Mrs. Alderman was born in Baden, Germany 8-27-1888. The family came to Burlington two years later. After her marriage to Clifford, the couple moved to Terryville where they resided for a number of years. They returned to Burlington five years ago. Besides her husband, she leaves a son Truman E. of Bristol, a daughter Mrs. Erma Allyn of Terryville, a sister Mrs. Wilhelmina Packer of Plymouth; three brothers, Joseph Finkenzeller of Terryville, Christopher and William of Waterbury. Burial in Center Cemetery Burlington, CT.

     Maxwell Edward Holcombe was born on 6 March 1918 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Leon Edward Holcombe and Evelyn Maude Ellis.¹ Maxwell Edward Holcombe married Virginia Belknap. Maxwell Edward Holcombe died on 24 November 2006 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., FL, at age 88.¹ He was buried at New Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.²

     Martha (?) was born in 1840.¹ She married Correll Alderman, son of John Alderman and Esther Dorman.¹ Martha (?) died in 1920.¹ She was buried at Burlington Center Cemetery, Burlington, Bradford Co., PA.¹

     Harold Richard Holcombe was born on 24 April 1898 at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of George Franklin Holcombe and Sarah Eliza Jones.¹ Harold Richard Holcombe married Rose Anna Miller on 30 June 1926 at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. Harold Richard Holcombe died on 24 March 1972 at Plainville, Hartford Co., CT, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Esther Dorman was born in 1785.¹ She married John Alderman, son of Eli Alderman and Eunice Laird.¹ Esther Dorman died on 5 May 1860.¹ She was buried at Case Cemetery, Burlington, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     George Aldor Allen was born on 8 May 1924. He married Lorraine Elizabeth Holcombe, daughter of Harold Richard Holcombe and Rose Anna Miller. George Aldor Allen died on 3 October 1975 at age 51. He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Eunice Laird was born in 1762.¹ She married Eli Alderman, son of Thomas Alderman and Hannah Davis, in 1781.² Eunice Laird died on 25 November 1848.¹ She was buried at Case Cemetery, Burlington, Hartford Co., CT.³

     Hannah Davis was born in 1730 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. She married Thomas Alderman, son of William Alderman and Rebecca Osborn, circa 1758.¹ Hannah Davis died in 1814.

     Miranda Henderson was born on 2 April 1820 at NY.¹ She married Asa Fitch Holcombe, son of Charles Holcombe and Sarah L. Smith, in 1841 at Johnsburg, Warren Co., NY. Miranda Henderson died on 13 March 1894 at Burlington Flats, Ostego Co., NY, at age 73.¹ She was buried at Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, Ostego Co., NY.¹

     Martha Abbott was born in 1855. She married Orborn Richards, son of Orborn Richards and Violetta Holcombe. Martha Abbott died on 9 December 1910 at Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY.

     Horace Hale Holcombe was born in 1864 at Platteville, Grant Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Judson Horace Holcombe and Martha Ellen Whitcher. Horace Hale Holcombe married Mary L. Bragg on 1 February 1888 at Waverly, Lancaster Co., NE. Horace Hale Holcombe died at Downers Grove, DuPage Co., IL.

     Margaret Ann Becker was born on 11 January 1938 at Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. She was the daughter of Francis Xavier Becker and Hattie F. Ernstnathe. Margaret Ann Becker married Frederick Stephen Jehle, son of Joseph Robert Jehle and Katherine Eva McDonald, on 21 May 1960 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Emporia, Lyon Co., KS. Margaret Ann Becker lived in Overland Park, KS, near family, prior to her death. She died on 24 November 2022 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS, at age 84.


From the Emporia Gazette, 24 May 1960, page 3:
Miss Margaret Ann Becker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Becker, 1611 Rural St., became the bride of Mr. Frederick S. Jehle, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. e. Fay, 1321 Grand St., in a double ring ceremony Saturday morning May 21^st, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Noel William officiated. Bouquets of white and lavender flowers were in the altar vases. Miss Barbara Street sang, accompanied by Miss Marilyn Romer, organist. Frank J. Becker served as best man, and Messrs. Robert Becker, Ralph Hahn Jr., and Cornelius White, as groomsmen. Messrs. David Baehr and John Peterson served as ushers.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white crystalline charm trimmed with lace appliques and fashioned with a chapel train. A pearl crown head piece held an elbow length veil. She carried a white orchid with stephanotis. Her attendants, her sister, Mrs. Marvin Timmerman, bridesmatron, and Mrs. Larry Ballentine, Miss Phyllis Long and Miss Barbara Brinkman, bridesmaids, wore street length dresses of lavender crystoline charm and hats of matching bows and net. They carried white and lavender nosegays.

A reception was held at the Emporia Country Club where Mesdames Calvin Roberts, James Burch, and Kermit Palmer and Miss Betty Jehle assisted with the serving, Miss Martha Ward presided at the guest book, and Miss Sally Rice cared for the gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Jehle are graduates of Emporia Senior High School and both are attending Emporia State College. They will live at 619 West Fifth Ave.

Out-of-town guests at the wedding were Mrs. James R. Hendrix, Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Palmer, and Mrs. Alvin Buenger, Osage City; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long and children of El Dorado; Messrs and Mesdames Paul Brinkman, Bernard Nuessen, Mrs. James Gerleman and James Gerlman, Miss Rosalie Brinkman, and Messrs. Marvin Brinkman, Philip, James and Gregg Gerleman Olpe; Mr. and Mrs. Francis O’Donnell, Hartford; Mr. and Mrs. Jean Bidderman, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Roy L. Cunningham, Bartlesville, Okla; Charles McDonald, Trinidad, Colo; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown, Lyndon; Mr. and Mrs. David Baehr, Manhattan; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fay and Miss Betty Jehle, Topeka.

From the Emporia Gazette, 10 December 2022:

Margaret Ann Jehle (84) of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully in Kansas City, Kansas on November 24, 2022. Margaret was born in Emporia, KS on January 11, 1938, to Hedwig (Hattie) and Frank Becker and was the 4th of five children. She spent her school years in Emporia, attending Sacred Heart grade school, Emporia High School, and later what is now Emporia State University. She was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority.

In 1960, she married Frederick S. Jehle (Fred) who was her husband of 61 years. They had three sons, Robert, Charles, and Jeffrey. During the span of their married life, they lived in Wichita, Hutchinson, Emporia, Topeka, and finally settled in Lawrence in the 1980's. Margaret recently moved to the Brookdale independent senior living complex in Overland Park to be closer to her family. She enjoyed her time there and met many new friends. For many years, she worked as a seamstress making custom draperies. While living in Emporia, she ran her own drapery business – Marge's Draperies. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS, and was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Fred in August 2021. She is survived by her sons Robert Jehle (Lynne), Charles Jehle (Janet) both of Overland Park, KS and Jeffrey Jehle (Sandy) of St. Louis, MO. She is survived by grandchildren Charles "Chris" (Natalie) Jehle, Ryan (Sara) Jehle, Nicholas Jehle, Courtney (Adam) Bauer, Caroline Elliott, Luke Jehle, Kathryn Jehle, Tyler Jehle, and great-grandchildren Makenzie Jehle, Ray Bauer, Jason Jehle, Penelope Jehle, Charles Jehle III, Cole Bauerand Jordan Jehle. Margaret is also survived by her sister, Betty Timmerman of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her sister Margaret A. Becker, her parents, Hattie and Frank X. Becker of Emporia, KS and her brothers Robert H. Becker of Wichita, KS and Frank J. Becker of El Dorado, KS.

Her services are scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2022. At 9:00 a.m., the rosary will be prayed followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 102 Exchange St., Emporia, KS 66801. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. The inurnment will be held at 12pm at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Sacred Heart Church 102 Exchange St., Emporia, KS 66801 or the Emporia Zoo, Emporia Friends of the Zoo, 75Soden Rd. Emporia, KS 66801.

     Horace Hale Holcombe Jr. was born on 30 November 1903 at IL. He was the son of Horace Hale Holcombe and Mary L. Bragg. Horace Hale Holcombe Jr. married Catherine V. Cairns on 20 October 1928 at Hinsdale, DuPage Co., IL. Horace Hale Holcombe Jr. died in 1961 at IL.

     Horace Hale Holcombe III was born on 8 December 1930 at Hinsdale, DuPage Co., IL. He was the son of Horace Hale Holcombe Jr. and Catherine V. Cairns. Horace Hale Holcombe III died on 29 January 2012 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 81.

From the Greenwich Time, 1 February 2012:

HORACE HALE HOLCOMB III, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on January 29, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Hinsdale, IL, the son of Catherine Cairns and Horace Holcomb Jr. "Hokie", attended Asheville School for Boys in Asheville, NC which held a special place in his heart. He graduated from Yale University in 1953 and earned his MBA from Northwestern University. Horace married Betty Sue Davis in 1956 and was devoted to her for 56 years. He loved, inspired and supported his three children, Catie (David) Costello of Sudbury, MA, Abbie (Thomas) Deneen of Western Springs, IL, and Tom (Tracie) of Boulder, CO. His career in insurance began working for his father at H.H. Holcomb Jr. Insurance Agency in Chicago. Acquired by Alexander & Alexander, Inc (A&A), he managed their Chicago office and the Midwest Region, and in 1982, moved to New York to serve as Director of Impact, mediating solutions between insurance companies and clients. Highly respected within the industry, he made many of his lifelong friends at A&A and in the insurance community. His duty, honor and patriotism were inspired by his family's role in America's history; his ancestors fought against each other in the Revolutionary War and his great-grandfather, who he knew as a boy, fought to save the Union in the Civil War. During his life, Horace planted roots in Hinsdale/Oak Brook, IL, Greenwich, CT, Sunapee, NH, and Scottsdale, AZ where he enjoyed happiness with his friends and family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brother, John C. Holcomb of Middleton, WI, his three children, and nine grandchildren. A 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 2nd at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale. To honor his memory donations may be made to the Lake Sunapee Protective Association P.O Box 683 Sunapee, NH 03782 (www.LakeSunapee.org/join/donate.html).

     Helen Tracy Porter was born on 15 June 1876. She was the daughter of Henry Clinton Porter Jr. and Clara Holcombe. Helen Tracy Porter married Elias Avery Loew in 1911. Her married name was Helen Tracy Lowe-Porter. Helen Tracy Porter died on 26 April 1963 at age 86.

     Frances Beatrice Lowe was the daughter of Elias Avery Loew and Helen Tracy Porter. Frances Beatrice Lowe married Sir James Edmund Sandford Fawcett in 1937 at St. Pancras. Frances Beatrice Lowe died.

     Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett was born in May 1942. She was the daughter of Sir James Edmund Sandford Fawcett and Frances Beatrice Lowe. Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett married Stanley Johnson in 1963 at London, England. Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett and Stanley Johnson were divorced in 1979.

     Sarah Selden was born on 15 November 1735 at Lyme, New London Co., CT.¹ She married David Jewett, son of Nathan Jewett and Deborah Lord, on 3 November 1757 at East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.² Sarah Selden died on 16 May 1811 at East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT, at age 75.¹

     Elwyn J. Noble was the son of Elwyn John Noble and Norma Margareg Sponagle.

     Deborah Lord was born circa 1698.¹ She was the daughter of Lt. Richard Lord and Elizabeth Hyde. Deborah Lord married Nathan Jewett in 1729.¹ Deborah Lord died in 1777.¹

     Mary Almira Rice was baptized on 14 June 1829 at First Congregational Church, Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of John Rice and Almira Holcombe. Mary Almira Rice married Chelsea L. Clark. Mary Almira Rice died on 16 October 1870 at age 41. She was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Leon Ellis Holcombe was born on 22 November 1919 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA. He was the son of Leon Edward Holcombe and Evelyn Maude Ellis. Leon Ellis Holcombe married Carmella Louise Deveno on 8 May 1949 at Berlin, Renssalaer Co., NY.¹ Leon Ellis Holcombe died on 8 July 1992 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 72. He was buried at New Southwick Cemetery, Southwick, Hampden Co., MA.²

     Ella Adelaide Clark was born circa 1850. She was the daughter of Chelsea L. Clark and Mary Almira Rice. Ella Adelaide Clark married William L. Griffin.

     Edward Grove married Gloria D. Grove. Edward Grove died in 1960.

     Jeffrey Scott Holcombe was born on 20 August 1968 at Rutland, Rutland Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Stanley Arthur Holcombe and Sandra K. Mason.¹ Jeffrey Scott Holcombe died on 26 April 2013 at Granville, Washington Co., NY, at age 44.¹ He was buried on 30 April 2013 at Wells Town Cemetery, Wells, Rutland Co., VT.¹

From the Rutland Herald, 28 Apr 2013:

Jeffrey Scott Holcomb, 44, died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Indian River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness.

He was born Aug. 20, 1968, in Rutland, the son of Stanley and Sandra (Mason) Holcomb.

He grew up in Pawlet. He was a 1986 graduate of Granville Central School. On Sept. 15, 1990, he married Susan Hoyt.

They moved to Wells. Mr. Holcomb loved playing baseball and softball. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He worked with his dad in the family construction business, S. Holcomb Building and Remodeling.

He loved music, especially AC/DC. He was a member of the Wells Church and the Modern Woodmen of America.

Survivors include his mother; his maternal grandmother Norma Mason; his wife of 23 years; his daughter, Amber Lynn Holcomb; his sister, Theresa Holcomb; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, N.Y., with the Rev. David Adams presiding. Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Monday, April 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Granville Rescue Squad, PO Box 153, Granville, NY or the Fair Haven Rescue Squad, 17 Prospect St., Fair Haven, VT 05743.

     Richard Arnold Holcombe was born on 18 May 1939 at Wells, Rutland Co., VT. He was the son of Richard Sanford Holcombe and Leeta Corey. Richard Arnold Holcombe died on 1 February 2012 at Wells, Rutland Co., VT, at age 72. He was buried on 7 February 2012 at Wells Town Cemetery, Wells, Rutland Co., VT.¹

From the Post-Star, 3 Feb 2012:

Richard Arnold Holcomb, 72, passed away at his residence on Feb. 1, 2012, following a short illness.

Richard was born May 18, 1939 in Wells, Vt., the son of Richard and Leeta (Corey) Holcomb.

Richard was self-employed as a building contractor for more than 40 years. He was a valued member of the Wells community. He served for 22 years on the Wells school board, was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, and served five years on the Wells Planning Commission.

He loved to talk politics. Richard was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was proficient with a bow, rifle and muzzel loader. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and he was a member of the Home Builders Association of Central Vermont. In addition to construction, he also enjoyed woodworking. He was a Little League coach and he also managed a local semi-pro baseball team. He was a fan of car shows. Though Richard had many interests and enjoyments, by far, his most treasured moments were spent with his family and grandchildren in particular.

Richard was predeceased by a sister, Grace Hurley.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Karen (Anderson) Holcomb. He is also survived by his son, Richard and his wife, Tammy, of Wells; and his daughters, Lisa Streiber and her husband, Kurt, of Granville, N.Y., Laurie Scholz and her husband, Robert, of Groveland, Mass., Julie Beecher and her husband, Matthew, of Granville, and Andrea Rathbun and her husband, Chris, of Granville. He also leaves behind his brother, Stanley and his wife, Sandra, of Wells; and his mother-in-law, Hazel Anderson. Surviving Richard are his beloved grandchildren, Matthew and Brianna Beecher, Katherine and Jessica Scholz, Richard "RJ" and Marissa Holcomb, Christopher and Andrew Rathbun, and Karley and Kristian Streiber; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at 11 a.m., at the Robert M. King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville, N.Y., with the Rev. Alexander Stringer officiating. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery in Wells, Vt. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Rutland Area Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, VT 05701, or to the Granville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 153, Granville, NY 12832.

     Harry Clinton Holcombe was born on 16 July 1810 at Panton, Addison Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Abner Green Holcombe and Orpha Chamberlain.¹ Harry Clinton Holcombe married Lucy Little. Harry Clinton Holcombe died on 27 December 1883 at VT at age 73.¹ He was buried at Kent Cemetery, Panton, Addison Co., VT.¹

     Daughter Holcombe was born on 7 April 1866 at East Granby, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Joel Byron Holcombe and Delia Jane Holcombe.

Probably died before the 1870 census of East Granby when there is no daughter in the household.

     Itha Judd Shepard was born in 1789. He married Lucy Little. Itha Judd Shepard died in 1846.