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     Clifford Thomas Alderman was born on 8 April 1961 at Bristol, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Truman Ernest Alderman Jr. and Beatrice Petts Pearce. Clifford Thomas Alderman died on 17 March 2019 at age 57. He was buried on 30 March 2019 at Center Cemetery, Burlington, Hartford Co., CT.¹

From teh Hartford Courant, 24 Marach 2019:

Clifford Thomas Alderman died March 17, 2019 after a long struggle with complications from heart disease. Born on April 8, 1961 in Bristol, Connecticut, he lived in Unionville for most of his life. Cliff was the son of his late mother Beatrice Pearce Alderman and Truman E. Alderman. Cliff attended local schools and graduated from Farmington High School in 1979, and later received a degree from American University in Washington D.C. in 1983. Following graduation from American University, Cliff worked for various institutions in Washington D.C. which included The U.S. Department of the Interior and The White House. Cliff was especially proud of the work he did for the Interior Department on the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Cliff would often write for The President when he spoke on matters concerning The U.S. Department of the Interior.

After returning to Connecticut in the early 1990's, Cliff received a Law Degree from the University of Connecticut Law School and later Cliff was employed by The Hartford Insurance Company.

For many years Cliff was a member of the Congregational Church in Burlington, where for a time he was the Clerk for the church. Cliff enjoyed gardening, stately architecture, classical music, and the beauty of nature. Cliff was a great caretaker of his parents. One of the things that Cliff loved to do was to take his mother for long rides in the country, which provided her great comfort in her later years. He was the author of many articles about local history, Cliff enjoyed making the history of the Farmington Valley come to life. Cliff gathered a large collection of Carte de Visite photos of Connecticut Veterans of the Civil War which he donated to the Connecticut Historical Society. Cliff was the author of The Images of America book, Unionville. One of the passions of Cliff's life was the Unionville Museum, where he served in many capacities, including President. Cliff was a special friend to cats and dogs, especially his beloved Airedale Terrier, Rosie.

He will live in the hearts and be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his father, Truman E. Alderman, Jr., and his brother, The Rev. Dr. Keith C. Alderman and his wife Penny of Westminster, MA, his uncle Tom and aunt Marilyn Pearce of Conklin, MI, and many cousins.

Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville on Saturday (Mar. 30) from 10:00 - 11:00am followed by Funeral Services in the funeral home at 11:00am. Burial will be in Center Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 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.

     Asa Fitch Holcombe was born on 9 February 1817 at Greenwich, Washington Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Charles Holcombe and Sarah L. Smith. Asa Fitch Holcombe married Miranda Henderson in 1841 at Johnsburg, Warren Co., NY. Asa Fitch Holcombe died on 10 November 1901 at Burlington Flats, Ostego Co., NY, at age 84.¹ He was buried at Burlington Flats Cemetery, Burlington Flats, Ostego Co., NY.¹

     William Fitch Holcombe was born on 31 July 1852 at Johnsburg, Warren Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Asa Fitch Holcombe and Miranda Henderson.¹ William Fitch Holcombe died in 1927 at Utica, Oneida Co., NY.¹

     Orborn Richards was born in 1822 at Switzerland. He married Violetta Holcombe, daughter of Levi Holcombe Jr. and Harriet Elliott, in 1851 at NY. Orborn Richards died in 1897. He was buried at Bell Run Cemetery, North Creek, McKean Co., PA.¹

     Margaret Sandy was born on 16 February 1902 at Woodworth, OK.¹ She was the daughter of John Glover Sandy and Susan Emma Holcombe.¹ Margaret Sandy married Carmelo Chiaramonte. Margaret Sandy died on 6 March 1975 at Gallup, McKinley Co., NM, at age 73.¹ She was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Gallup, McKinley Co., NM.¹

     Elias Avery Loew was born on 15 October 1879. He married Helen Tracy Porter, daughter of Henry Clinton Porter Jr. and Clara Holcombe, in 1911. As of 1918, Elias Avery Loew was also known as Elias Avery Lowe. He died on 8 August 1969 at Bad Nauheim, Germany, at age 89.

     Wilmer Roy Moore was born on 23 August 1896 at Wilburton, Latimer Co., OK.¹ He married Frances Emma Sandy, daughter of John Glover Sandy and Susan Emma Holcombe, in 1918.² Wilmer Roy Moore died on 17 October 1958 at Stockton, San Joaquin, CA, at age 62.² He was buried on 24 October 1958 at Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.^3,2

Roy's obituary in the Albuquerque paper has many errors in his life story.

     Orborn Richards was born in 1854 at NY.¹ He was the son of Orborn Richards and Violetta Holcombe. Orborn Richards married Martha Abbott. Orborn Richards died on 3 April 1902 at Sharon, Mercer Co., PA. He was buried at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Portville, Cattaragus Co., NY.²

     Wilmer Burton Moore was born on 24 April 1919 at NM.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Wilmer Burton Moore died on 10 December 1938 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, at age 19.¹ He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.¹

     Sir James Edmund Sandford Fawcett was born on 16 April 1913 at Wallingford, Berkshire, England. He married Frances Beatrice Lowe, daughter of Elias Avery Loew and Helen Tracy Porter, in 1937 at St. Pancras. Sir James Edmund Sandford Fawcett died on 24 June 1991 at Oxford at age 78.

     Frank Lee Moore was born on 28 February 1921 at Sawyer, Cibola Co., NM.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Frank Lee Moore died on 15 February 2007 at age 85.¹ He was buried on 21 February 2007 at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA.¹

Frank Lee Moore was born on February 28, 1921 and died on Thursday, February 15, 2007. He was born in Sawyer New Mexico, to Roy and Frances Moore. He lived in New Mexico throughout his childhood and graduated from high school in Albuquerque. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the beginning of World War II and served in the South Pacific. He received numerous commendations, and left the military service with the rank of corporal. After the War, he settled in California, where he married Edna Reed on September 11, 1949. Mr. Moore was the founder and General Partner of Moore Truck Lines, which he ran until poor health forced him to retire in 2002. Mr. Moore was a member of Stockton Golf and Country Club for many years, and served on the Board of Directors. He was a member of the California Trucking Association.

Frank was known as "Jack" to family members and old friends.

Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife, Edna Moore and his 4 children, Kathleen Hodges of Fresno, Marilyn Reinmenan of Stockton, Jennifer Moore of Lolo, Montana and Frank Moore, Jr. of Stockton. He is also survived by his sisters, Carol Smith of Stockton, Margaret O'Day of San Francisco and his brother, Thomas Moore of Fresno. Mr. Moore had 7 grandchildren, William Mutch, IV, Stephanie Mutch, Bonnie Lasher, Mark Lasher, Lauren Moore, Adam Moore and Zachary Moore.

Frank Moore was a dynamic, inspiring and unforgettable man. His death is a great loss to us all. Friends are invited to attend the visitation on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton between noon and 9:00 p.m. The graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Park.

     John Blaine Richards was born on 23 July 1862 at PA.¹ He was the son of Orborn Richards and Violetta Holcombe.¹ John Blaine Richards died on 21 April 1946 at Olean, Cattaraugus Co., NY, at age 83.

     Kenneth Roy Moore was born on 30 June 1925 at NM.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Kenneth Roy Moore died on 27 March 1981 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, at age 55.¹ He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, Douglas Co., WA.¹

     Stanley Johnson was born on 18 August 1940 at Penzance, Cornwall, England. He married Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett, daughter of Sir James Edmund Sandford Fawcett and Frances Beatrice Lowe, in 1963 at London, England. Stanley Johnson and Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett were divorced in 1979.

     Myra Jean Moore was born on 7 October 1927 at Gallup, McKinley Co., NM.¹ She was the daughter of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Myra Jean Moore died on 16 February 1928 at Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallup, McKinley Co., NM.¹

     David Jewett was born on 27 October 1736 at North Lyme, CT.¹ He was the son of Nathan Jewett and Deborah Lord.^2,3 David Jewett married Sarah Selden on 3 November 1757 at East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.¹ David Jewett died circa 1780 at East Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.¹

     Carol Edith Moore was born on 3 April 1929 at Gallup, McKinley Co., NM.¹ She was the daughter of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Carol Edith Moore died on 22 September 2015 at Stockton, San Joaquin, CA, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA.¹

     Chelsea L. Clark was born circa 1821. He married Mary Almira Rice, daughter of John Rice and Almira Holcombe. Chelsea L. Clark died on 9 November 1853. He was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Jerre Richard Moore was born on 14 September 1931 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Jerre Richard Moore died on 14 August 1982 at Stockton, San Joaquin, CA, at age 50.¹ He was buried at Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA.¹

     William L. Griffin was born circa 1848. He married Ella Adelaide Clark, daughter of Chelsea L. Clark and Mary Almira Rice.

     Margaret Faye Moore was born on 11 December 1935 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. She was the daughter of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.

     Chester Arthur Case Jr. was born on 29 May 1922 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Chester Arthur Case and Lottie Jemima Edgett. Chester Arthur Case Jr. died on 1 August 2019 at Avon, Hartford Co., CT, at age 97.

From the Hartford Courant, 4 August 2019:

Chester A. Case Jr., 97, of Avon, beloved husband of Denise L. (Olyphant) died peacefully at home on Thursday August 1, 2019. Born in Hartford, on May 29, 1922, the son of the late Chester A. Case Sr. and Lottie (Edgett) Case, he was raised in West Hartford and was a 1941 graduate of Hall High School. Chester went on to attend the University of New Hampshire and graduated from UCONN with a degree in Structural Engineering in 1947. Chester's career as an engineer began at Loomis & Loomis in Windsor and he retired from Wescott & Mapes in New Haven. He spent his free time volunteering as a boy scout leader and running a small family farmstead with his wife and children. Chester enjoyed square dancing, especially Contra dancing. Not only would he dance but often times Chester would call the dances. He also thoroughly enjoyed playing the fiddle and designing and drawing his own nostalgia picture books and Christmas cards. He was an avid reader and an eternally optimistic gardener. Chester was a longtime member of the Avon Congregational Church, where he was a deacon for many years. Chester is survived by his wife of 59 years, Denise L. Case of Avon, his daughter; Deborah C. Obrizzo and her husband Greg of Burlington, his sons; Gregory W. Case and his wife Chi Le of Santa Ana, CA and Rodney K. Case and his companion Deanna Keddy of Avon; his brother Kenneth E. Case and his wife Edith of Hartford; his four grandchildren; Amanda Obrizzo of Clinton, Nicole Shavers and her husband Matthew Shavers of Torrington, Amber Pellietier of Plainville and Rodney K. Case Jr. of Avon; his great-grandchildren; Arianna, Charlotte, Brady and Carter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5-7PM at Carmon Funeral Home & Family Center, 301 Country Club Road, Avon. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at 11AM at Avon Congregational Church, 6 W. Main St., Avon, CT 06001. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chester's Memory maybe made to Avon Congregational Church. For condolences or directions please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

     Frank Arthur Clark was born circa 1853. He was the son of Chelsea L. Clark and Mary Almira Rice. Frank Arthur Clark died on 17 September 1853. He was buried at Granby Center Cemetery, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Thomas Edward Moore was born on 21 August 1939 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.¹ He was the son of Wilmer Roy Moore and Frances Emma Sandy.¹ Thomas Edward Moore died on 17 July 2008 at Fresno Co., CA, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.¹

     Philip Moos was born on 16 September 1854 at Germany. He was the son of Philip Moos and Marg Steinbach. Philip Moos married Jacobina Rexroth on 24 August 1882 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Philip Moos died on 22 November 1922 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 68.

     Kenneth Edgett Case was born on 28 May 1924 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Chester Arthur Case and Lottie Jemima Edgett. Kenneth Edgett Case married Edythe Shirley Wright on 2 February 1947. Kenneth Edgett Case died on 13 December 2021 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 97.

From the Hartord Courant, 23 Jan 2022:

Kenneth Edgett Case, 97, husband of Edythe Wright Case, went home to the Lord quietly on December 13, 2021, at Avery Heights in Hartford, CT. He was born May 28, 1924, in Hartford, CT, to Chester A. Case and Lottie Edgett Case. He was married to Edythe for 74 years. He graduated from Hall High School, West Hartford, CT, 1942. He served in the US Army, WWII European theater, 1943-1945. Ken was a long-time resident of the Secret Lake community in Avon. He was a member of the VFW Post 3272. He trained and worked at various auto/transmission repair shops, machine shops, and dealers, and operated several service stations in Avon and Canton. He was an avid rockhound (amateur geologist). He was a member and past president of the Bristol Gem and Mineral Club. Ken was very proud of the bookmobile he refurbished and converted to a motorhome. He and Edythe took many trips all over North America in the big, green motorhome. He also enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Ken was a member of Canton Community Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir for over 40 years and served in several leadership positions. Ken is predeceased by his brother, Chester A. Case, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife Edythe Wright Case; his children, Nancy Mackie, Russell Case and wife Sandi, and Jonathan Case and wife Susan; his grandchildren, Carolyn O'Connor, Emery McClinton, Mary Mackie, Ashley Case Wickline, Todd Stewart, Jason Zukowski, Juliet Sullivan, Melaney Case, Brooke Landry, Bryan Hawes, and Tina Kilman; his great-grandchildren, Lyla O'Connor, Lucille O'Connor, Lillian O'Connor, Stella Wickline, Levi Wickline, Finn Wickline, Keely Sullivan, Conner Sullivan, Bryan George, Jonathan George, Kayla Lent, Nathan Lent, Spencer Lent, and Kaitlyn Beavers; and his great great-grandson Silas LaFond. Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

     Jacobina Rexroth was born on 22 March 1859 at Germany. She married Philip Moos, son of Philip Moos and Marg Steinbach, on 24 August 1882 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Jacobina Rexroth died on 18 August 1941 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 82.

     James Holcombe was born before 1820. He was the son of James Holcombe and Olive Noble.¹ James Holcombe died after 1830.

Bob Holcombe notes that the 1820 and 1830 censuses list a male that is unaccounted for, but must have died before fatherJames' 1869 lunacy hearing.¹

     Son Holcombe was born before 1825.¹ He was the son of James Holcombe and Olive Noble.¹ Son Holcombe died before 1840.¹

Bob Holcomb notes that this unidentified male was listed in the 1830 census but not in the 1840 census.¹

     Ruth M. Fowler was born in 1909. She married Raymond Holcombe, son of Anson Martin Holcombe and Jennette E. Morgan. Ruth M. Fowler died in 1983.

     Son Holcombe was born before 1830.¹ He was the son of James Holcombe and Olive Noble.¹ Son Holcombe died after 1840.¹

Bob Hoilcomb notes that this son was listed in the 1830 census and 1840 census but was must have died before father James' lunacy hearing.¹

     Jane P. Holcombe was born on 11 January 1939 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA. She was the daughter of Raymond Holcombe and Ruth M. Fowler. Jane P. Holcombe was buried at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ She died on 23 July 2019 at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 80.

From the Westfield News 24 July 2019:

WESTFIELD – Jane P. Holcomb passed away on July 23, 2019. Born January 11, 1939, in Westfield, MA she was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Fowler) Holcomb. Jane is survived by her devoted sister Elma Holcomb. She also leaves her friend and caregiver Laura. Jane was a lifetime member of the Advent Christian Church (Community Church of Westfield) and will be missed by her church family. Jane was predeceased by her mother Ruth Holcomb, her father Raymond Holcomb, her aunts Doris Smith, Beatrice Denslow and Elizabeth Codding and her high school best friend Betty Gelis. Jane enjoyed doing word puzzles, art, going out to eat with her sister, going on vacations to Lake George and Mystic Seaport and travelling the country with her Aunt Doris. Jane will be remembered for her loving, caring and beautiful smile. A graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield on Friday July 26 at 2 PM. Czelusniak Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

     James H. Holcombe was born on 11 June 1861 at Dresden, Washington Co., NY.¹ He was the son of James Holcombe and Mary Ann Corbet.¹ James H. Holcombe died on 1 October 1927 at Dresden, Washington Co., NY, at age 66.¹ He was buried at Clemons Cemetery, Clemons, Washington Co., NY.²