Holcombe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Effie Holcombe Sikes, Nora Holcombe, Elisha Holcombe

markhartigan_1 — 2009-11-03 00:37:46Z

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Re: Effie Holcombe Sikes, Nora Holcombe, Elisha Holcombe

markhartigan_1 — 2009-11-03 00:34:17Z

Hello, my name is Mark Hartigan. My mother is Sandra Ambrose and she is from Nebraska as am I. I now live in Dallas, Texas. Are you related to Ambuel F. Arthur?

Alpheaus Holcombe-PA. area family

sandraseamaan607 — 2009-09-26 14:28:14Z

Looking for any one related to this man. He is my ggg grandfather. His daughter, Martha, married, John McKee.

HOLCOMBE family of SOMERSET ENGLAND

somerset2007 — 2009-09-18 00:12:32Z

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has connections to the HOLCOMBE FAMILY of SOMERSET ENGLAND.

I am researching the families of CHARLES HOLCOMBE born 9/4/1810 in Williton Somerset, and his wife HONOR CLAPP born 1815 Donyatt Somerset. Charles and Honor were married on 26/11/1832 at the BROADWAY PARISH CHURCH. They had 12 children Amelia, Charles, Robert, Frederick, Eleanor, Mary Ann, John, Edgar John, Jane Sparks, Lawrence, Catherine and Henry Walter.

Any information would be grately appreciated.
Regards,
Hazel
Australia

Re: Holcombe book

hammondhanson — 2009-09-08 02:53:10Z

I am related to the Holcombe family out of Virginia. I would love a copy if it's still available. Also, I would to love to hear from anyone familiar with the Virginia Holcombe family.

Re: Hosea Holcombe

irishyouknow — 2009-09-08 00:41:44Z

I am daughter of Clement Holcombe of Asheville, NC., son of Eugene Holcombe, son of William Powell Holcombe b. 1850 in Pickens, SC. William and wife Dorcas Elizabeth Young appear to have died suddenly just after the 1900 Census in NC. I know some of Dorcas's line but don't know where to go for William. All the census records have large numbers of Williams and I don't know any other identifying info to sort him out. Any ideas?

Re: Holcombe's from Pickens County, SC

irishyouknow — 2009-09-08 00:34:55Z

How about William Powell Holcombe from Pickens, b. Feb. 1850? Married to Dorcas Elizabeth Young?

William Powell Holcombe 1850-abt. 1900

irishyouknow — 2009-09-08 00:25:46Z

Asheville, North Carolina or thereabouts. Have reached a dead end for this great-grandfather. Wife is Dorcas Elizabeth Young. Both died suddenly after the census in 1900 and left Eugene, the oldest son, to raise Lassie L., Elijah and Edward Elisha. The four of them appear on the 1910 census, but the parents just drop out of sight all together. Any ideas?

HOLCOMBE Orville 1919-1983

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 01:01:51Z

HOLCOMBE Orville 1919-1983

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Holcombe Family History

kareinone09 — 2009-08-13 07:40:58Z

Hi I don't guess that I know you or you know me but this is my grandmother and gfather also. I know where they are buried but not much else. Did you ever find out anything more about them because I am curious also.

Karen Holcombe Burchett

Re: Annie Eliza Holcombe-aka Eliz. Ann Holcomb

Kelley_Holcomb — 2009-08-11 01:19:14Z

Her name is Annie Elizabeth Holcomb and she died as Anne Schultz and is buried in Loyal Valley, Texas. Mother Elizabeth Jane or Jane Barnhart born Tennessee married John Holcomb Shelby Tennessee. Her brother John Monroe Holcomb is my 3 great grandfather. I am stuck at John and Jane if anyone can help. I know John says his father was born in Kentucky. Anne's death certificate states parents born in Mississippi but their census info says Tennessee.

Re: Annie Eliza Holcombe-aka Eliz. Ann Holcomb

Kelley_Holcomb — 2009-08-09 19:17:27Z

My line in through her brother John Monroe Holcomb. I cannot find anything about John and Jane. Anyone out there can you help.

Re: Clark Holcombe

CLHay — 2009-08-01 04:57:52Z

Was this George Holcombe the same George that married Minnie Penson in 1887 and lived in Bibb County, Alabama in 1900 according to the federal census for Bibb County, Alabama?

Re: George Holcombe

CLHay — 2009-08-01 04:51:42Z

I found George and Minnie in the 1900 federal census for Bibb County, Alabama and I beleive it indicated they were married in 1887 and had four children. One of these children was Elisha Holcombe listed as born May 1898. Could this be the same person as Elige Holcomb who was born May 03, 1898 and married to a Pearl McKenzie on June 15, 1918 and both are buried at Old Union Baptist Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama

Re: Holcombe information, please

CLHay — 2009-08-01 04:39:32Z

Someone suggested that Elige Holcomb's father was George Washington Holcombe. The 1900 Federal census for Bibb County, Alabama list a Geo Holcombe and wife Minnie with four children one of them being listed as Elisha Holcombe whick could be the Elige Holcomb that I am looking for as he was listed as 2 years of age and born May 1898 and my Elige Holcomb was born May 03, 1898. Could not find this family in the census in 1910?

Re: Holcombe information, please

barmccoy — 2009-08-01 00:25:19Z

I have some info on Holcomb/e in AL, but I don't find the name Elige. Do you know his father's name? Where he was born? You need to go back to find the correct Holcombe line here if that's what you're seeking.

Re: Holcombe information, please

CLHay — 2009-07-30 21:02:36Z

Elige Holcomb and his wife are buried in Old Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Bibb County, Alabama. Pearl McKenzie was the daughter of John D. McKenzie and Mary M. Broadhead McKenzie and she was born August 24, 1899. My research shows Elige and Pearl had five children:James Henderson Holcomb born abt 1919 and died November 06, 1944 in St, Clair County, Alabama, Curtis W. Holcomb born October 8, 1920 and died June 01, 1995 in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, Louise Holcomb born abt 1923, Alvis Holcomb born abt 1925 and J.D. Holcomb born abt 1927 and was married on December 22, 1951 in St. Clair County, Alabama. Do these fit with your knowledge of them?

Re: ancestors

RuthWest56 — 2009-07-17 18:12:15Z

There was also an Obediah M, D-3-2-4-10-7, son of David
Holcombe of SC, AL, AR; he was b. 1838 in AL

Re: Sherwood Holcombe & Elizabeth Wheeler ( Georgia ) Family

mariahswind — 2009-03-08 22:19:55Z

Found your post interesting as a few generations earlier than your Sherwood there is a Joshua Holcombe who married Ruth Sherwood and it makes me wonder if your Sherwood is a descendant.

Re: Holcombe book

kinaree — 2008-06-05 00:50:18Z

Okay, thank you so very much for looking.

Re: Jeptha R Holcombe

Annxqz1 — 2008-06-05 17:28:00Z

Jeremiah Cash Holcomb served in the Civil War. He was a Private of Co. F. 143 Regiment Indiana Infantry

HOLCOMBE Columbia DOBBS _1863-1956.JPG

t42MountOlivet — 2009-04-30 03:28:47Z

HOLCOMBE_Columbia_DOBBS_1863-1956.JPG

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery - Lone Star Section, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 128,037 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Re: Charles Holcomb/Holcombe age 20 in 1850 Philadelphia PA

nbrown131 — 2009-04-30 23:04:39Z

Philadelphia Death record from LDS record search pilot
Charles Holcombe
b. Dec. 3, 1853
d. Aug. 7, 1912
Father: Charles H. Holcombe
Mother: Amanda Detterline

1850 census Philadelphia
Henry Detterline-45
Margaret-38
Amanda-18
George-12
Margaret-7
Henry-6

Re: Hosea "Lot" Holcombe -- Bessemer, AL

becki3034 — 2008-11-23 06:35:01Z

I have made several inquiries concerning the grave of Rev. Holcombe. I have found that Sadler Cem. is under the trusteeship of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church and that some years ago vandals tore up the place, broke headstones and gerenally made a mess. Rev. Holcombe's grave was one of those that the marker was destroyed. I am still trying to locate the right grave plot. I spoke to representatives from Canaan Baptist Church a few weeks ago and they said they would help in the quest.

Re: Hosea "Lot" Holcombe -- Bessemer, AL

becki3034 — 2008-08-22 03:42:19Z

I live within one mile of Sadler Cemetery and was there today also looking for grave of Hosea Holcombe and could not find it. Have contacted some people who are connected with the people who own the cemetery since it is a privately owned family cemetery about locating the grave. I do know exactly where the historical marker on Hwy 150 is. I am not a member of the Holcombe family that I know of. My interest lies with the ties of Hosea Holcombe and Ruhama Baptist Church. The first meeting of Ruhama Baptist Church was held in the home of my great-great-great-great-grandparents, John and Sarah Jacks. I would like to know anything you have about the church since it is now closed.

Hosea Holcombe

becki3034 — 2008-08-21 22:49:13Z

I am trying to contact any decendant of Hosea Holcombe who lives the closest to Bessemer, Jefferson county, Alabama or any person who has any history of Ruhama Baptist Church which was founded in Jefferson County, Alabama by Hosea Holcombe. I am decended from John and Sarah Jacks in who's home the first service of Ruhama Baptist Church was held. I also live within one mile of Sadler Cemetery where Hosea Holcombe is said to be buried. I would like anyone with a knowledge of his gravesite to contact me. I can't find it.

Hardie Holcomb/e of GA

Glenda_Sorrells — 2008-10-21 03:00:19Z

Looking for any information on Hardie/Hardy Holcomb/e who married Ellafair Vandergrift. Their children Ina May, Thelma and Joseph Wilson Holcomb. No information to small. My thanks in advance: Glenda from http://www.Myblueangel.net

Matthew M. Holcombe, Sarah Ann Robinson

MNalley46 — 2009-03-26 00:08:06Z

Looking for information regarding descendants of Matthew, b. 1836, Gwinnett Cty, GA. & Sarah Robinson, b. 1842, Georgia. Children: Robert, John, James, Sissie(?), Thomas, Nedira, Jessie (Belle or Bill).

Re: Holcombe book

jhholcombe — 2009-06-08 23:10:58Z

If anyone wants a copy on CD, free of charge, I will be glad to send one. jhholcombe@att.net www.holcombegenealogy.com

Re: Holcombe-Evans of KY

mrshockey — 2009-05-02 22:53:54Z

Steve P. and Mary Elizabeth were married in the house of his mother in Louisville, Ky. County Jefferson. I don't know the exact date but if you find it out would love to know that. Steve P. was my Great Great Grandfather.

Holcombe-Kerr

mrshockey — 2009-05-02 05:54:10Z

Looking for Decendents of William Holcombe, Birth kentucky Son of Stephen P. Holcombe and Mary Elizabeth Evans. William Married Elizabeth ? birth, MO. Two daughters were Mary and Maud. Residence Indiana. Mary married Purnell Kerr their two children were Griffith and Elizabeth P. Kerr. Last known residence was in Washingon State.

Also looking for marriage infomation on Irine Holcombe daughter of Steve P. Holcombe. All from Louisville, KY

Re: John C Holcombe

russ_windle — 2008-07-11 12:29:34Z

First of all hello cousin (my mother is a Holcomb). Secondly do you know if your John Holcomb fought in the TX revolution at San Jancinto? The John C. Holcombe I am looking for fought in the Battle of San Jancinto.

Re: hoseah lot holcombe

noodleandbear — 2008-07-11 10:27:41Z

I'm a descendant of Hosea Lot Holcombe through his son Alva Jackson Holcomb (mother: Cassandra Jackson).

He was born on 24 Jan 1804 in Cross Keys, SC.
In 1838, he married Mary Tucker Rockett (1809-1881). She was born in NC.

They had 8 children. My line comes from their son, William Carey (1850-1925).

William Carey married Sarah Martha Lou Porter (1859-1928; Mississippi) on 6 January 1881 and they had 5 children. Their 4th child, 3rd son, Richard Roy (1891-1960) is my great-grandfather.

His daughter, Martha Lou (1922-2003) is my grandmother. On 25 May 1946, she married Robert Wright Spake (1923-2000) of Tippecanoe, Indiana / Chicago, IL). They had a son and a daughter. Their daughter is my mother.

I hope this helps with your research.

Sarah

Alva Jackson was one of the Holcombe's to dropp the 'e' from their surname.

He married

Re: John C Holcombe

noodleandbear — 2008-07-11 09:52:52Z

I have a John Holcombe in my family tree, but I'm not sure if he's the one you're looking for.

John Holcombe
b. 1757; Granville, NC
d. 1846; Lumpkin, GA

Wife: Elizabeth Ragin. They had 11 children.

Re: THOMAS GRAVES HOLCOMBE

noodleandbear — 2008-07-11 09:24:10Z

Thomas Graves Holcombe is in my family tree; although, he's not my direct line of descent. I have the following info, if it helps:

Thomas Graves Holcombe
b. 7 July 1860; Shelby, Alabama
d. 9 Feb 1940; Crecy, Trinity County, Texas

Wife: Wille Mossenton
b. 11 Dec 1872; Shelby, Alabama
d. 2 Feb 1940; Trinity County, Texas

They were married on 4 March 1888 in Trinity County, Texas and had 7 children:

Annie Ruby
Lutie Emma
Richman Edgar (1898-?)
Allie Colona (1899-?)**
Thomas Opal (1902-?)
Eldrige T (1912-?)
Robert Carl (1915-?)

I'm descended from the Mississippi Holcombs.

**Renae - I think this is the Aunt Allie you are referring to.

Re: Hosea Holcombe

noodleandbear — 2008-07-11 09:09:07Z

This is my family tree! :) I am a descendent of Hosea Holcombe's (1780-1841) son Alva Jackson Holcombe (he later dropped the 'e' from their surname).

Alva Jackson Holcomb married Mary Tucker Rockett abt 1838 (I don't have the exact date) and they had 7 children:

Clematis V. (1839-1872)
Edward B. (1841+1864)
Martha H. (1843-?)
Frances (1845-?)
Mary Louisa (1847-?)
William Carey (1850-1925, b. in Alabama)
Eudocia (b/d 1851)

William Carey Holcomb is my great-great grandfather. His son, Richard Roy is my great grandfather, and his daughter Martha Lou (named for William Carey's wife) was my grandmother.

William Carey married Sarah Martha Lou Porter (1859-1928, born in Mississippi). I don't have much information on her. They had 4 children, all born in Water Valley, Yalobusha, Mississippi:

Estelle (1883-?)
Raymond (1884-1920)
Addie Bester (1885-?) (may have died in WWI)
Richard Roy (1891-1960)
Lorryne (1893-1970)

Their son, Richard Roy (my great-grandfather), lived in Water Valley until 1913 when he moved to Chicago, IL to work for Mr. Wrigley. He died in Hinsdale, Chicago, IL.

I am looking to fill in the holes I have in my tree and if anyone can help with that, I'd really appreciate it. I still have Holcomb relatives in Mississippi and in Illinois.

Re: John C Holcombe

noodleandbear — 2008-07-11 14:29:16Z

Hello, cousin!

My grandmother was a Holcomb.

I don't know for sure if John C. fought at San Jacinto...still researching.

Is it the right John C. Holcomb?

Re: Holcombe's from Pickens County, SC

timsal1 — 2009-04-14 16:12:01Z

Do you have any information on William D. Holcombe?

Re: Clark Holcombe

Katjohn1172 — 2008-11-24 03:05:52Z

Correction Katjohn1172@aol.com

Re: Clark Holcombe

Katjohn1172 — 2008-11-24 03:04:21Z

Please contact me at Katjohn11722aol.com
I would like to exchange info with you if possible.
Thanks
Kathy

Re: Hosea Holcombe

Katjohn1172 — 2008-11-24 02:51:30Z

Glad to recieve your post. I hope we can be helpful to each other. Email me at Katjohn1172@aol.com
Any connection to Clark Holcombe or Wiliam Thomas Holcombe would be miraculous.
Kathy Johnson

Re: Hosea "Lot" Holcombe -- Bessemer, AL

barmccoy — 2008-11-24 02:19:13Z

Thanks for your reply. Please let me know if you are ever able to find out anything further. My email is barbmccoy(at)bellsouth.net.

Re: Hosea Holcombe

barmccoy — 2008-11-23 04:26:38Z

Very interested in exchanging info with you as you and my husband are cousins. He is a descendant of Loryne Holcomb, Richard Roy's sister. HOpe to hear from you soon.

Re: Share Information

barmccoy — 2008-11-23 04:14:58Z

Glad to exhange info and also research Hosea's line. Hope to hear from you.

Re: Hosea "Lot" Holcombe -- Bessemer, AL

barmccoy — 2008-11-23 04:11:05Z

Glad to exchange info. I have Darius. Hope to hear from you.

Re: Eudocia Holcombe Rockett biography

barmccoy — 2008-11-23 03:57:56Z

Hi - I research the line to Alva Jackson Holcombe. Water Valley is in Yalobusha Co., MS, not Lafayette Co. I'm interested in exhanging info. Nice bio here.
Barb

Re: Hosea "Lot" Holcombe -- Bessemer, AL

barmccoy — 2008-11-23 03:53:36Z

Hi, I'm interested to know if you've ever found Hosea's grave. My husband is a descendant. I don't know anything more about the church. Here's what I have:
p. 541( from The Holcombes by Helen McPherson) further: "Hosea "Lot" Holcombe moved from S.C., first to N.C. where he preached from 1811-1819, when he moved to Jonesboro, Jefferson Co., Ala. He is recorded as an Elder, licensed to preach by the Cahaba Valley church in Bibb Co., Ala. soon after the church was formed in 1818, preached in Ala. 1819-1841; the first Baptist leader in the state, preaching in many parts of it, organizing nearly all Baptist churches for miles around, established them on sound basis formed associations; presiding at the founding of the Alabama State Baptist Convention.
As pastor, missionary, evangelist and organizer he travelled 5,000 miles in Ala.; wrote 600 letters and many tracts, contraverting anti-missionaried; wrote books of hymns in 1815, lectures on 'Primitive Theology' in 1822, 'Anti-Mission Principles Exposed' in 1836.
Pursuant to a resolution passed in the State Baptist Convention of Ala. in 1834 he engaged until 1840 in writing and publishing a 'History of the Rise and Progress of the Baptist of Alabama' which was published in 1840, now a rare book, found in few libraries, a copy of which compiler has been privileged to examine.
He, wife, 3 minor sons and 3 daughters, 2 of the minors are recorded in the 1830 census of Jefferson Co., Ala.
The following is quoted as typical of comments on his career in Ala.: ' the church increase, (to 50 in 1820 and to 70 churches by 1821) is without a parallel in the United States, and perhaps in the known world in modern times.' ' There were giants in those days, who confronted the enemy of missions.' Some records give him the title D.D. but if it had been conferred it has not been from what institution it came.
The Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in Birmingham in recent years adjouned for a pilgrimage of honor in decorating his grave on his former farm at Jonesboro, Jefferson Co., Ala. - near Birmingham. The Ala. Baptist some time previously had the obscure spot of his grave marked by a shaft, suitably inscribed to his memory. His grave remains as a shrine of religious libery to many Baptist, near Bessemer, Ala. Among the churches organized and served by him as pastor is Ruhamah Baptist Church, East Birmingham, Jefferson Co., Ala., founded by him in 1819. A centennial memorial service to him has been conducted in recent years, by its pastor, Dr. W.W. Adams. It yet remains as one of the strongest Baptist churches in Birmingham, Ala."

See also: http://www.hueytown.com/historical/RockCreekBaptistChurch175.... where one can find A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, comp. by Tammy Hope, Sept., 2001. She tells of the glorious revival he held in 1832 and says that in just a few short months over 100 people were baptized. She also says that there is a Historical Marker on Highway 150 in Bessemer. It is inscribed as follows: " Hosea Holcombe 1780-1841. Alabama's first church historian. In 1840 he published his study, HISTORY OF RISE AND PROGRESS OF THE BAPTIST IN ALABAMA. Also, an evangelist and missionary. In organizing five churches in vicinity. President of Alabama Baptist Convention 1833-38. He was delegated to write church history. Lack of cooperation led him to travel over state to get material for book. He died at Jonesboro home in 1841. Buried in Sadler Cemetery 1 mile south." And then it says: " Hosea Holcombe's last words were: "Oh, I have done so little to promote the cause of God. Could it be His will to restore me, I should wish to live longer that I might do more."

media: From the Clearfield Progress newspaper of Clearfield, PA, of Thursday, July 20, 1916, page 4, col. 2 entitled "Daily Lesson in History" and then under "Seventy-Five Years Ago Today" "1841 - Hosea Holcombe, the first Baptist leader in Alabama, died at Jonesboro, Ala. Born in South Carolina, July 20, 1780." Found at the Newspaper Archive.com online at Heritage Quest.

Note that he may be buried on his farm where he died.
Barb

Wife of Joel Holcomb(e) c.a. 1743, Prince Edward, Virginia

steveholcomb47 — 2009-04-23 23:56:44Z

Hello, I am currently attempting to locate the Name, DOB, DOD, etc., for the wife of Joel Holcomb(e) from New Madrid, Missouri. All I know about her is that she was supposedly from Holland/Netherlands and the locals called her the "foreign lady". Joel's information: son of John Holcomb(e), born about 1743 in Prince Edward, VA, and married about 1766 in Granville, North Carolina. He died about 1809 in New Madrid, Missouri. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Charles Holcomb/Holcombe age 20 in 1850 Philadelphia PA

CMarshallHolcombe — 2009-04-30 01:36:27Z

I have gone back and forth and found little on a
Charles Holcombe/Holcomb - b about 1830 d about 1885 (from ages on census and civil war records)

I know he married Amanda (who LDS records show as Amanda De Hereine which I have no other proof for that name) between census 1850 and the 1860 census (1860 census he already has 3 children, oldest being Charles age 6).

In the 1850 census I found Charles (age 20) living in the George McCormick (wife Hannah) household in Richmond, Philadelphia. While this would not mean much I also found another McCormick household (Benjamin McCormick wife Jane) in Philadelphia with a Hester Holcomb (age 22) and Anna M Holcombe (age 17) living there. Not sure of any connection but seems too coincidental.

I am truly lost and would appreciate any help or direction in my search. Thanks in advance for any direction anyone can offer me to find his father or any information at all. I appreciate it.
Chad

Re: Charles Holcomb/Holcombe age 20 in 1850 Philadelphia PA

CMarshallHolcombe — 2009-04-30 23:24:27Z

Thank you for your reply. I am really trying to find the parents of Charles the father. But I really appreciate your search for me. I actually found the Detterline (not De Herine) line last night. (with some very nice help)