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     Rhoda Converse was born on 23 August 1756.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jonathan Converse and Keziah Hughes.² Rhoda Converse married Rev. Jeremiah Converse, son of Capt. Pain Converse and Mary Lee, on 26 November 1778.^1,2 Rhoda Converse died on 27 January 1842 at Darby Township, Madison Co., OH, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Darby Township Cemetery, Plain City, Madison Co., OH.³

Jeremiah and Rhoda were second cousins.⁴ Their common ancestors were Samuel Converse (1662-1732) and Dorcas.

     Capt. Pain Converse was born on 28 October 1739 at Killingly, Windham Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Pain Converse and Mary Halford.² Capt. Pain Converse married Mary Lee on 11 December 1760.¹ Capt. Pain Converse died on 29 March 1800 at Bridport, Addison Co., VT, at age 60.¹ He was buried on 1 April 1800 at Bridport Central Cemetery, Bridport, Addison Co., VT.³

     Mary Lee was born on 1 August 1734 at Killingly, Windham Co., CT.^1,2 She married Capt. Pain Converse, son of Pain Converse and Mary Halford, on 11 December 1760.¹ Mary Lee died on 13 December 1809 at Bridport, Addison Co., VT, at age 75.^1,2 She was buried at Bridport Central Cemetery, Bridport, Addison Co., VT.³

     Jonathan Converse was born on 28 April 1723 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, CT.¹ He was the son of Ensign Edward Converse and Elizabeth Cooper.² Jonathan Converse died on 9 May 1761 at age 38.³

     Mary Halford was born circa 1704. She married Pain Converse, son of Samuel Converse and Dorcas (?).¹ Mary Halford died on 5 April 1790.¹

     Robert Thomas Holcombe was born on 9 September 1939 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT. He was the son of Ernest Arthur Holcombe and Alicia Margaret O'Connell. Robert Thomas Holcombe married Patricia Ann Fennessy on 4 April 1959 at New Haven Co., CT. Robert Thomas Holcombe died on 3 September 2021 at age 81. He was buried;

From the Meriden Record-Journal, 16 Sep 2021:

Robert Thomas Holcomb, 81, departed this life on September 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn (Burkell) Holcomb. Robert was born in New Haven, CT, on September 9, 1939, a son to the late Ernest and Margaret (O'Connor) Holcomb.

He was the owner and operator of KC Construction for almost 30 years before his son Christopher took over ownership. It was his passion to live every day of his life to the fullest. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman and took every opportunity to partake in many clubs and activities. He was also the one of the founders of the Wallingford Wishing Well and a lifetime member of the Wallingford Elks.

Besides his wife Kathryn, Robert is survived by his sons; Robert Holcomb, Jr., Steven "Mickey" (Karyn) Holcomb, John Holcomb and Christopher Holcomb as well as his grandchildren: Steven "Mickey" Holcomb, Jr. and Jessica Holcomb and great-granddaughter, Guiliana Massella. He also leaves behind his sister, Linda D'Antonio, his best friend, Ed Ruszczyk and his lifelong friend, Vern Carlson. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, James, Eddie and Ernie Holcomb, Jr., his sisters, Margaret Clark and Jean Brown as well his first wife Patricia (Fennissy) Holcomb.

All friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life and luncheon for Bob on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, at the Wallingford Elks Club, 148 S. Main Street. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's name can be made to the Wallingford Wishing Well, 382 N. Cherry Street, Wallingford.

     Patricia Ann Fennessy was born on 14 June 1939 at CT. She married Robert Thomas Holcombe, son of Ernest Arthur Holcombe and Alicia Margaret O'Connell, on 4 April 1959 at New Haven Co., CT. Patricia Ann Fennessy died on 26 January 2001 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, at age 61.

     Capt. Edward Converse was baptized on 8 November 1720 at Killingly, Windham Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Ensign Edward Converse and Elizabeth Cooper.² Capt. Edward Converse died on 9 December 1800 at Windsor, Berkshire Co., MA, at age 80.¹

     Elizabeth Cooper was born circa 1700.¹ She married Ensign Edward Converse, son of Samuel Converse and Dorcas (?), on 6 August 1717.^1,2 Elizabeth Cooper died on 19 February 1776.^1,2

     Timothy Loomis was born on 14 May 1786 at Coventry, Tolland Co., CT. He was the son of Lt. Daniel Loomis and Sarah Wells Field. Timothy Loomis married Tirzah Badger on 2 October 1808. Timothy Loomis died on 17 May 1860 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT, at age 74.

     Tirzah Badger was born in 1782. She married Timothy Loomis, son of Lt. Daniel Loomis and Sarah Wells Field, on 2 October 1808. Tirzah Badger died in 1863.

     Willard Badger Loomis was born on 23 October 1809 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT. He was the son of Timothy Loomis and Tirzah Badger. Willard Badger Loomis married Susan Adeline Manely on 5 October 1834 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT. Willard Badger Loomis died on 17 November 1882 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT, at age 73.

     Susan Adeline Manely was born in 1812. She married Willard Badger Loomis, son of Timothy Loomis and Tirzah Badger, on 5 October 1834 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT. Susan Adeline Manely died in 1859.

     Frank M. Loomis was born in September 1853 at Andover, Tolland Co., CT. He was the son of Willard Badger Loomis and Susan Adeline Manely. Frank M. Loomis married Ida Mae Wheeler on 22 July 1880 at Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT. Frank M. Loomis died in 1918 at Hartford Co., CT.

     Ida Mae Wheeler was born in 1859. She married Frank M. Loomis, son of Willard Badger Loomis and Susan Adeline Manely, on 22 July 1880 at Pawlet, Rutland Co., VT. Ida Mae Wheeler died in 1906.

     Lloyd Leon Loomis was born on 23 February 1882 at CT. He was the son of Frank M. Loomis and Ida Mae Wheeler. Lloyd Leon Loomis married Anne C. Lennon. Lloyd Leon Loomis died in 1948.

     Anne C. Lennon was born in 1885. She married Lloyd Leon Loomis, son of Frank M. Loomis and Ida Mae Wheeler. Anne C. Lennon died in 1964.

     Edward Lewis Loomis was born on 18 August 1915 at East Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of Lloyd Leon Loomis and Anne C. Lennon. Edward Lewis Loomis married Hilma Elvira Nilson. Edward Lewis Loomis died on 1 December 2000 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT, at age 85.

     Hilma Elvira Nilson was born in 1916. She married Edward Lewis Loomis, son of Lloyd Leon Loomis and Anne C. Lennon. Hilma Elvira Nilson died in 2008.

     Joan Loomis was born in 1941 at Hartford, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Edward Lewis Loomis and Hilma Elvira Nilson. Joan Loomis died on 19 September 2021 at Higganum, Haddam, Middlesex Co., CT.

From the Hartford Courant, 26 Sep 2021:

Joan (Loomis) Lund Hines, 80, beloved wife of Gerald Hines, passed away peacefully at her home in Higganum on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Joan was born in Hartford in 1941, the daughter of the late Edward and Hilma (Nilson) Loomis of Windsor. She was a graduate of Windsor High School, Class of 1959, and married her high school sweetheart, Peter Lund. In 1977, Joan moved to Higganum where she raised her family. Peter passed away suddenly in 1986. In 1997, Joan and Gerry married and spent 24 years together traveling to Florida, golfing, working outdoors in their garden, and enjoying time with their grandchildren. Joan spent many happy days sailing, knitting, cross stitching, reading, and cherished her time with her friends and family. In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her daughter, Karie Barron and her husband Peter; her son, Craig Lund and his wife Joanne; daughter, Ruth Rossi and her husband Theodore, and son, Scott Hines and his wife Kristen; her daughter-in-law, Jane Pollio and her husband David; her grandchildren, Aaron Welling and his wife Desiree, Stefanie, Rachel, and Nicole Welling, Ryan Lund, Olivia and Cecilia Rossi, Jackson, Trevor, and Cameron Hines, Sean, Dillon, and Austin Pollio-Hines, and Ethan and Alyson Campbell; and was the proud great-grandmother to Calvin Welling. Joan is also survived by her sisters, Linda Tremble and Sharon Overbaugh; and other relatives and dear friends. Besides her parents and first husband, she was predeceased by her sons, Christopher Lund in 1995 and Eric Hines in 2004; and her brothers-in-law, David Tremble and John Overbaugh. Joan's family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Middlesex Health and Hospice.

     Luther Warren Holcombe was born on 20 August 1865 at MI. He was the son of Luther Holcombe and Lorancy Chesley. Luther Warren Holcombe married Anna Rumsey on 30 August 1909. Luther Warren Holcombe died on 13 April 1928 at Berlin Center, Iona Co., MI, at age 62. He was buried at Iona County Infirmary Cemetery, Ionia, Ionia Co., MI.¹

The Ionia County Infirmary (poor farm) burial site is located on Riverside Drive, between Ionia and Saranac. There are no headstones, but a plaque provides the names and dates.

He is possibly the son of Luther and Lorancy Chesley Holcomb in the 1870 Coldwater, Branch Co., MI, federal census.

     Reynold Westley Holcombe was born on 16 July 1894 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. He was the son of Luther Warren Holcombe. Reynold Westley Holcombe was also known as Reynold Wosley Holcombe. He married Josephine Elizabeth Craven on 5 March 1935 at Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY. Reynold Westley Holcombe died on 26 February 1966 at NY at age 71.

     Robert Cortez Holcombe was born on 18 January 1936 at Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY. He was the son of Reynold Westley Holcombe and Josephine Elizabeth Craven. Robert Cortez Holcombe died on 27 September 2021 at Commons on St. Anthony, Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY, at age 85. He was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY.

From the Auburn Citizen, 29 Sep, 2021:
Robert C. Holcomb, 85, formerly of Schwartz Towers and Northbrook Heights, passed away Sept. 27, 2021 at The Commons on St. Anthony. Born in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Reynold and Josephine Craven Holcomb.

Robert was a National Guard veteran serving from 1953 to 1956 and was employed with Owens Illinois in Auburn as a forklift operator. He liked the simple things in life and often was seen around town enjoying moments with scratch off lottery tickets and a nice hot cup of McDonald's coffee.

He is survived by his daughter, Dawn (Randy) Bachman; two stepsons: Robert (Toni) and Douglas (Debbie) Considine; grandchildren: Nicholas Bachman, Christopher, Matthew, Francesca, Erin, Kaelyn Considine and spouses; two brothers: Carl (Cathy) and Donald Holcomb; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann (Smith) Holcomb in 1997 and by two sisters, Marilyn and Doris Holcomb.

There are no calling hours or services at this time and Robert will be laid to rest alongside his wife in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Those wishing may make a contribution of your choice in his memory. Please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to leave a condolence.

     Josephine Elizabeth Craven was born on 28 February 1912 at Montezuma, Cayuga Co., NY.¹ She married Reynold Westley Holcombe, son of Luther Warren Holcombe, on 5 March 1935 at Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY. Josephine Elizabeth Craven died on 21 April 2000 at Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, at age 88.¹ She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Fleming, Cayuga Co., NY.¹

     Anna Rumsey was born in 1862. She married Luther Warren Holcombe, son of Luther Holcombe and Lorancy Chesley, on 30 August 1909. Anna Rumsey died in 1915.

     Luther Holcombe was born in 1827 at NY. He was the son of NY Holcombe. Luther Holcombe married Lorancy Chesley. Luther Holcombe died on 1 May 1889.

Luther and Lorancy were enumerated in the 1850 Conquest, Cayuga Co. NY, federal census. He was a farmer age 25, she was 21. The only child in the household was Roselltha, 4 months.
Luther and Lorancy were enumerated in the 1870 Butler, Wayne Co., NY, federal census. He was a farm laborer, age 34, born in NY. She was 28, born in NY. Children in the household were "Rzelpha" 10, Cortez 8 born in NY, and Francis A., born in NY.
The data on this family seems quite unreliable.

     Lorancy Chesley was born in 1833 at NY. She married Luther Holcombe, son of NY Holcombe. Lorancy Chesley died on 31 July 1885 at MI. She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Saginaw, Saginaw Co, MI.¹

     Willard Curtis Holcombe was born in 1856. He was the son of Luther Holcombe and Lorancy Chesley. Willard Curtis Holcombe was also known as Cortez Holcombe.¹ He died in 1913.

     Rosamond Holcombe was born in 1850 at NY. She was the daughter of Luther Holcombe and Lorancy Chesley. Rosamond Holcombe died in 1922.

     Francis Annettia Holcombe was born in 1869. She was the daughter of Luther Holcombe and Lorancy Chesley. Francis Annettia Holcombe died in 1917.

     Kenneth Wayne Steger Sr. was born on 2 September 1937 at Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. He married Sandra Lou Hicks on 25 November 1955. Kenneth Wayne Steger Sr. died on 1 October 2021 at Stony Brook of Belton, Belton, Bell Co., TX, at age 84.

Kenneth W. Steger, Sr., age 84 of Belton, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at Stony Brook of Belton. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Friday, October 8, 2021, at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Texarkana, with Gary Kevin Steger officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Kenneth was born in Texarkana, Texas on September 2, 1937, to John Banker and Gladys Steger. He grew up in Texarkana, attended Texas High School where he met his soon to be wife, Sandra Hicks. He married Sandra on November 25th, 1955. They had their first child, Connie, on August 20th, 1956. He joined the National Guard in 1958 and worked as a truck driver. They had their second child, Kenneth Jr. on January 2nd, 1960. He was made active duty in early 60’s and served 2 tours in Vietnam as an Army aviator. He was awarded the two Distinguished Flying Crosses, 3 Bronze Stars, one with Oak Leaf Cluster for bravery, The Air Medal with V and 39 awards of the Air Medal for combat time. Other awards he received were The Army Commendation Medal with V for Valor, The Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palms, The Vietnamese Cross of gallantry with Silver Star, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. Kenneth had his 3rd child on May 3rd, 1966. In 1973, Kenneth was released from active duty and purchased a Gulf Service Station. He retired as a Major in the United States Army. Kenneth also sold cars and RV’s during the 70’s. In 1979, Kenneth joined Mid-American Research Chemical Corp. as a sales representative, and within a few short years he was promoted to Southern Div. Sales Manager, which he held until he retired in 2010. Kenneth became Mayor of the City of Morgan’s Point Resort in 2013. Ken loved the water, he liked to fish, water ski, and he enjoyed boating. Kenneth was a Mason, Elk, and a deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Morgan’s Point. He was most proud of his 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Kenneth loved being a father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, John Banker and Gladys Steger; his sister, Nellie Kate Thomas; older brother, Gene Steger; his wife, Sandra Steger; and daughter, Connie Minnick.

Surviving family include younger brother, Gary Steger and wife, Tammy; oldest son, Kenneth W. Steger Jr., and Kimberly Steger; son, Gary Kevin Steger and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Kendra Williams and husband, Marty, Eva M. Steger, PJ Thurman and wife, Chesca, Maggie Rivera, Jacob and Mandy Steger, and Ashly Steger; great grandchildren, Mickaly Saye, Marley Williams, Kenny Lane Thurman, Logan Thurman, Jaxson Thurman, Dixie Thurman, Brooklynn Rivera, McKenna, Wade Steger, and Lilly.

     Sandra Lou Hicks was born on 9 September 1937 at Texarkana, Bowie Co., TX. She married Kenneth Wayne Steger Sr. on 25 November 1955.

     Matthew Griswold was born on 13 September 1792 at Norwich, New London Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Gov. Roger Griswold and Fanny Rogers.¹ Matthew Griswold married Phebe Hubbard in 1827. Matthew Griswold died on 17 August 1879 at Old Lyme, New London Co., CT, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Griswold Cemetery, Old Lyme, New London Co., CT.¹

     Phebe Hubbard was born on 17 July 1804 at Lyme, New London Co., CT. She married Matthew Griswold, son of Gov. Roger Griswold and Fanny Rogers, in 1827. Phebe Hubbard died on 26 November 1904 at Old Lyme, New London Co., CT, at age 100.

     Mattehew Griswold was born on 6 June 1833 at Old Lyme, New London Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Matthew Griswold and Phebe Hubbard.¹ Mattehew Griswold married Sarah Lucy Olmsted in 1866. Mattehew Griswold married Annie Brooks Schenck circa 1876. Mattehew Griswold died on 19 May 1919 at Erie, Erie Co., PA, at age 85.¹ He was buried on 21 May 1919 at Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., PA.¹

     Sarah Lucy Olmsted was born on 18 May 1840. She married Mattehew Griswold, son of Matthew Griswold and Phebe Hubbard, in 1866. Sarah Lucy Olmsted died on 21 February 1871 at age 30.

     Annie Brooks Schenck was born on 28 July 1845. She married Mattehew Griswold, son of Matthew Griswold and Phebe Hubbard, circa 1876. Annie Brooks Schenck died on 15 June 1936 at age 90.

     William Edward Schenck Griswold was born on 8 January 1877 at Erie, Erie Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Mattehew Griswold and Annie Brooks Schenck. William Edward Schenck Griswold married Evelyn Sloane on 26 August 1907 at Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.² William Edward Schenck Griswold died on 19 January 1964 at Hanahan, Berkeley Co., SC, at age 87.³ He was buried at Griswold Cemetery, Old Lyme, New London Co., CT.³

     Evelyn Sloane was born on 14 November 1877 at New York City, New York Co, NY. She married William Edward Schenck Griswold, son of Mattehew Griswold and Annie Brooks Schenck, on 26 August 1907 at Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.¹ Evelyn Sloane died on 30 March 1944 at New York City, New York Co, NY, at age 66.

     John Sloane Griswold was born on 26 July 1914 at Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.¹ He was the son of William Edward Schenck Griswold and Evelyn Sloane. John Sloane Griswold married Anna Lauder Greenway. John Sloane Griswold died on 30 July 2005 at Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, at age 91.² He was buried at Griswold Cemetery, Old Lyme, New London Co., CT.²

From the Hartford Courant, 6 Aug 2005:

John Sloane Griswold, Sr. of Greenwich and Old Lyme, and Hobe Sound, FL, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Children's Aid Society, and founding partner of Griswold, Heckel and Kaiser, an industrial design firm in New York, died Saturday, (July 30, 2005), at his home in Greenwich, at the age of 91. Mr. Griswold was a graduate of Yale University, class of 1937, and attended Harvard Business School before joining his family's firm, W&J Sloane, in New York City. During World War II, he managed the firm's shipbuilding contract with the U.S. Navy in Wilmington, NC, fitting out the interiors of Liberty Ships for the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company. Following the war, he enrolled at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, where he studied and later taught industrial design, before forming his own design firm, where his clients included such companies as General Motors and RCA. In addition to his professional life, Mr. Griswold served on many boards of charitable organizations, including The Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where he was recently honored with their highest national award for his 65 years of service as a national trustee. He also served on the boards of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greenwich, Pomfret School, and International College in Beirut, Lebanon, where he served as Chairman of the Board from 1975 to 1987. An avid golfer, he was a member of The U.S. Seniors Golf Association, The Round Hill Club in Greenwich, The Jupiter Island Club in Hobe Sound, FL, The Seminole Golf Club in Juno Beach, FL, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, and the Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in East Lothian, Scotland. He was also a member of The New York Yacht Club and the Yale Club of New York. While at Yale, he was a Whiffenpoof and president of the Yale Glee Club, and throughout his life remained active with these and other choral singing organizations. He recently established two scholarships at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Born in Lenox, MA, he was the son of the late William E.S. Griswold, a prominent attorney with the Firm of Sullivan and Cromwell, in New York City, and the late Evelyn Sloane, whose family founded the W&J Sloane Company, of which his father was later president. Mr. Griswold was predeceased by his first wife, Anna Lauder Griswold, and is survived by their six children, S. Shelby Schavoir of Savannah, GA, Ursula G. LaMotte of Bedford, NY, John S. Griswold, Jr. of Greenwich, Evan S. Griswold of Old Lyme, Edward L. Griswold of Friday Harbor, WA, and Charles A. Griswold of Ojai, CA, in addition to 13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife, MaryElla (DeeDee) Griswold and her four children, Robert S. Hinrichs of Guilford, VT, Susan Thomas of Brattleboro, VT, Sally Larson of Pinehurst, NC and Peter A. Hinrichs of Greenwich, in addition to nine stepgrandchildren. There will be a private family burial, followed by a memorial service in Greenwich in September. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Aid Society of New York or The Boys and Girls Clubs of America in Atlanta, GA.