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     Esther Matthews was born on 24 June 1836 at Vinton, Gallia Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Moses R. Matthews and Mary Smith.¹ Esther Matthews married Bradford F. Holcombe, son of Robert Burgess Holcombe and Maria Harrington, on 6 March 1866.^1,2 Esther Matthews died on 17 March 1923 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, at age 86.² She was buried at Old Holcomb Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Gallia Co., OH.

     Bertha Holcombe was born in March 1874 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Bradford F. Holcombe and Esther Matthews.¹ Bertha Holcombe married Lloyd Jones.¹

     Lloyd Jones was born in November 1872 at OH.¹ He married Bertha Holcombe, daughter of Bradford F. Holcombe and Esther Matthews.¹

     Ester B. Jones was born in December 1899 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Lloyd Jones and Bertha Holcombe.¹

     Willard Anselm Holcombe was born on 2 January 1868 at Triangle, Broome Co., NY.^1,3 He was the son of Bradford F. Holcombe and Esther Matthews.¹ Willard Anselm Holcombe married Florence M. Wynn, daughter of Solomon Cox Wynn and Cora Bell Obrist, on 23 April 1895 at Washington, DC.^4,3 Willard Anselm Holcombe died on 21 July 1941 at Merrick, Nassau Co., NY, at age 73.³

Willard A. and Florence M. were enumerated in the 1900 District 523, Manhattan, New York Co., NY, federal census. He was a Critic, age 32. Children in the household were Helen 3, and W. Willard age 2. Also in the household were in-laws Solomon C. and "Dora" B. Wynn.

from the Nassau Daily Review-Star, Tuesday, July 22, 1941:

Willard A. Holcomb, 73, newspaper man, playwright and one of the best known press agents on Broadway a generation ago, died yesterday at his home, 51 Smith street, Merrick, after a long illness. He had been retired about 15 years.

Mr. Holcomb, a native of Chenango county, was graduated from Akron university, Akron, Ohio, and soon after his graduation joined the Washington Post, Washington D.C., where he wrote theatre reviews and subsequently became city editor. He left the Post to enter the theatre world and for many years he wrote plays, dramatized books and wrote vaudeville skits.

One of his best known dramatizations, which had a long run on Broadway and on the road, was made from the then popular novel, "St. Elmo." During this period he was associated with many of the best known theatre producers. He also acted as press agent for many famous stage folk, including the late Lou Tellegen and the late James K. Hackett. Mr. Holcomb returned to the Washington Post where he was drama editor for many years.

The family has lived on Long Island for about seven years and for three years in Merrick. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Holcomb; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Coste of Merrick; a son, Wynn Holcomb of New York city; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Jones of Cleveland, Ohio, and three grandchildren, Julie and Pierre Coste, Jr., and Nona Gwynn Holcomb of New York.

     Moses R. Matthews was born on 18 April 1807 at OH.^1,2 He was the son of Phineas Matthews and Mary Russell.¹ Moses R. Matthews married Mary Smith on 10 April 1831.¹ Moses R. Matthews died on 12 November 1878 at age 71.¹ He was buried at Old Holcomb Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Gallia Co., OH.

Moses and Mary were enumerated in the 1850 Huntington, Gallia Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 43, she was 37. Children in the household were Mary 18, Timothy 15, Esther 14, Charles W. 12, Eunitta(?) 10, Samantha 8, Nancy 5, Cynthia 3, and Sarah 1.

Moses and Mary were enumerated in the 1860 Huntington, Gallia Co., OH, federal census. He was 53, she was 48. Children in the household were Timothy S. 25, Esther 22, Samantha 18, Nancy 14, Cynthia 13, Sarah 11, Moses R. 9, and John 8.

     Mary Smith was born circa 1812. She married Moses R. Matthews, son of Phineas Matthews and Mary Russell, on 10 April 1831.¹ Mary Smith died on 24 December 1893. She was buried at Old Holcomb Cemetery, Huntington Twp., Gallia Co., OH.

     Timothy S. Matthews was born circa 1834 at OH.¹ He was the son of Moses R. Matthews and Mary Smith.¹

Timothy and Frances were enumerated in the 1880 Jackson, Jackson Co., OH, vederal census. He was 45, she was 46. They were living next to brother-in-law Bradford Holcombe.

     Rosemary Dickinson married Andrew Henry Parker Bowles on 7 February 1996.

     Florence M. Wynn was born on 20 December 1869 at Gorham, Fulton Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Solomon Cox Wynn and Cora Bell Obrist.¹ Florence M. Wynn married Willard Anselm Holcombe, son of Bradford F. Holcombe and Esther Matthews, on 23 April 1895 at Washington, DC.^1,2 Florence M. Wynn died on 28 November 1941 at Merrick, Nassau Co., NY, at age 71.²

     Helen Holcombe was born on 26 September 1896 at Washington, DC.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Willard Anselm Holcombe and Florence M. Wynn.^1,2 Helen Holcombe married Harold Elliot Jenkens on 18 April 1918 at New York City, NY.² Helen Holcombe married Pierre Coste on 18 December 1928 at New York City, NY.² Helen Holcombe died on 30 October 1980 at Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY, at age 84.^2,3

     Willard Wynn Holcombe was also known as Wynn Holcombe. He was born on 13 December 1898 at Washington, DC.^1,2 He was the son of Willard Anselm Holcombe and Florence M. Wynn.^1,2 Willard Wynn Holcombe married Jeanne McComb, daughter of William Moneypenny Brown McComb and Marguerite Elizabeth Ross.² Willard Wynn Holcombe died on 31 December 1955 at Manhattan, NY, at age 57.²

     Solomon Cox Wynn was born on 4 November 1839 at Knox Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Ulysses A. Wynn and Sarah Ann Cox.² Solomon Cox Wynn married Cora Bell Obrist, daughter of Albrecht Obrist and Elizabeth Miller, on 23 October 1866 at Adrian, MI.² Solomon Cox Wynn died on 8 October 1903 at Toledo, Lucas Co., OH, at age 63.²

     Cora Bell Obrist was born on 18 April 1847 at Paris, Stark Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albrecht Obrist and Elizabeth Miller.² Cora Bell Obrist married Solomon Cox Wynn, son of Ulysses A. Wynn and Sarah Ann Cox, on 23 October 1866 at Adrian, MI.² Cora Bell Obrist died on 13 May 1932 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 85; at the home of her daughter Ida Bell Brown.

     Sarah (?) married Charles Loomis, son of Ensign Nathaniel Loomis and Ruth Porter.¹

     Amasa Loomis was born on 26 March 1745 at Bolton, Tolland Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Charles Loomis and Sarah (?)¹ Amasa Loomis married Ruth Hancock on 5 October 1780 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ Amasa Loomis died on 16 November 1815 at West Springfield, Hampden Co., MA, at age 70.¹

     Ruth Hancock was born on 24 April 1759.¹ She married Amasa Loomis, son of Charles Loomis and Sarah (?), on 5 October 1780 at Springfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹ Ruth Hancock died on 12 December 1851 at age 92.¹

     Marvin Loomis was born on 25 August 1795 at Feeding Hills, MA.^1,2 He was the son of Amasa Loomis and Ruth Hancock.¹ Marvin Loomis married Flavia Worthington in 1834.² Marvin Loomis died on 13 November 1842 at Feeding Hills, MA, at age 47.²

     Flavia Worthington married Marvin Loomis, son of Amasa Loomis and Ruth Hancock, in 1834.¹

     Elizabeth Loomis was born on 13 August 1708 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of Hezekiah Loomis and Mary Porter.^2,1 Elizabeth Loomis married Lt. Roger Loomis, son of Ensign Nathaniel Loomis and Ruth Porter, on 6 October 1731.³

     Roger Loomis was born in September 1732 at Bolton, Tolland Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Lt. Roger Loomis and Elizabeth Loomis.¹ Roger Loomis was baptized on 10 September 1732.¹ He married Priscilla Baker on 12 January 1757.² Roger Loomis died on 11 February 1817 at Bolton, Tolland Co., CT, at age 84.²

     Priscilla Baker was born circa 1734.² She married Roger Loomis, son of Lt. Roger Loomis and Elizabeth Loomis, on 12 January 1757.² Priscilla Baker died on 2 September 1808.²

     Roger Loomis was also known as Samuel Roger Loomis.² He married Isabella Sheldon.² Roger Loomis was born on 13 June 1757 at Bolton, Tolland Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Roger Loomis and Priscilla Baker.¹ Roger Loomis died in September 1822 at age 65.²

     Isabella Sheldon married Roger Loomis, son of Roger Loomis and Priscilla Baker.¹

     Abner Loomis was born on 10 September 1796.¹ He was the son of Roger Loomis and Isabella Sheldon.¹ Abner Loomis married Susan Holton.² Abner Loomis died in 1857; lost at sea.²

Abner was a noted sea captain, making many cruises.

     Susan Holton married Abner Loomis, son of Roger Loomis and Isabella Sheldon.¹

     Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis was born on 25 February 1832 at Booth Bay, ME.¹ He was the son of Abner Loomis and Susan Holton.¹ Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis married Emily Maria Goodhue on 10 July 1856 at Deerfield, NH.² Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis died on 16 January 1907 at age 74.²

     Emily Maria Goodhue was born on 29 March 1826. She married Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis, son of Abner Loomis and Susan Holton, on 10 July 1856 at Deerfield, NH.¹ Emily Maria Goodhue died on 11 October 1899 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, at age 73.¹

     Sarah Jane Loomis also went by the name of Jennie S. Loomis. She was born on 2 April 1857 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis and Emily Maria Goodhue.¹ Sarah Jane Loomis died in May 1907 at age 50.¹

     William Howe Loomis was born on 2 January 1859 at Chelsea, MA.¹ He was the son of Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis and Emily Maria Goodhue.¹

William H. and Emma were enumerated in the 1920 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, federal census. He was a fire insurance agent, age 60, she was 50. The only child in the household was Amy, 19.

Widow Emma was enumerated in the 1930 Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, federal census, age 59. Also in the household was daughter Amy 28, and sister-in-law Emily S. 60.

     Emily Susan Loomis was born on 29 February 1860 at Chelsea, MA.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis and Emily Maria Goodhue.¹

     Alice Frances Loomis was born on 12 March 1868 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. Robert Bickford Loomis and Emily Maria Goodhue.¹

     Amy Goodhue Loomis was born on 29 October 1900 at Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.¹ She was the daughter of William Howe Loomis and Emma Adele Smith.¹ Amy Goodhue Loomis died on 16 July 1993 at Northport, Leelanau Co., MI, at age 92.²

     Maj. Bruce Middleton Hope Shand was born on 22 January 1917.¹ He married Hon. Rosalind Maud Cubitt, daughter of Roland Clavert Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe and Sonia Rosemary Keppel, on 2 January 1946 at St. Paul's Knightsbridge, England. Maj. Bruce Middleton Hope Shand died on 11 June 2006 at Stourpaine Cottage, Stourpaine, Dorset, England, at age 89.

     Hon. Rosalind Maud Cubitt was born on 11 August 1921 at 16 Grosvenor St., London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Roland Clavert Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe and Sonia Rosemary Keppel.¹ Hon. Rosalind Maud Cubitt married Maj. Bruce Middleton Hope Shand on 2 January 1946 at St. Paul's Knightsbridge, England. Hon. Rosalind Maud Cubitt died on 14 July 1994 at Sussex, England, at age 72.¹

     Roland Clavert Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe was born on 26 January 1899 at London, England.¹ He married Sonia Rosemary Keppel, daughter of Hon. George Keppel and Alice Frederica Edmonstone, on 16 November 1920 at The Guard's Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Roland Clavert Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe died on 28 October 1962 at Surrey, England, at age 63.¹

     Sonia Rosemary Keppel was born on 24 May 1900 at London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. George Keppel and Alice Frederica Edmonstone.¹ Sonia Rosemary Keppel married Roland Clavert Cubitt 3rd Baron Ashcombe on 16 November 1920 at The Guard's Chapel, Wellington Barracks, Westminster, Middlesex, England. Sonia Rosemary Keppel died on 16 August 1986 at age 86.¹

     Hon. George Keppel was born on 14 October 1865 at East Sheen, Surry, England.¹ He was the son of William Coutts Keppel 7th Earl of Albemarl and Sophia Mary MacNab.¹ Hon. George Keppel married Alice Frederica Edmonstone on 1 June 1891. Hon. George Keppel died on 22 November 1947 at London, England, at age 82.¹

     Alice Frederica Edmonstone was born on 29 April 1869 at Woolwich Dockyard, Kent, England.¹ She married Hon. George Keppel, son of William Coutts Keppel 7th Earl of Albemarl and Sophia Mary MacNab, on 1 June 1891. Alice Frederica Edmonstone died on 11 September 1947 at Italy at age 78.¹

     William Coutts Keppel 7th Earl of Albemarl was born on 15 April 1832 at London, England.¹ He married Sophia Mary MacNab, daughter of Sir Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet and Mary Stuart, on 15 November 1855 at Dundurn Castle, Canada West. William Coutts Keppel 7th Earl of Albemarl died on 28 August 1894 at Prospect House, Barnes, Surrey, England, at age 62.¹

     Sophia Mary MacNab was born on 5 July 1832 at Hamilton, Upper Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Sir Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet and Mary Stuart.¹ Sophia Mary MacNab married William Coutts Keppel 7th Earl of Albemarl on 15 November 1855 at Dundurn Castle, Canada West. Sophia Mary MacNab died on 5 April 1917 at age 84.¹

     Sir Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet was born on 19 February 1798 at Newark, Upper Canada.¹ He married Mary Stuart, daughter of John Stuart and Sophia Jones, on 29 September 1831. Sir Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet died on 8 August 1862 at Dundurn Castle, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at age 64.¹

     Mary Stuart was born on 30 March 1812 at Brockville, Upper Canada.¹ She was the daughter of John Stuart and Sophia Jones.¹ Mary Stuart married Sir Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet on 29 September 1831. Mary Stuart died on 8 May 1846 at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, at age 34.¹

     John Stuart was born on 23 August 1777 at Fort Hunter, NY.¹ He married Sophia Jones, daughter of Ephraim Jones and Marie-Charlotte Coursol, on 21 January 1803 at Kingston, Midland, Canada. John Stuart died on 23 May 1829 at Brockville, Upper Canada, at age 51.¹

     Sophia Jones was born on 12 February 1785.¹ She was the daughter of Ephraim Jones and Marie-Charlotte Coursol.¹ Sophia Jones married John Stuart on 21 January 1803 at Kingston, Midland, Canada. Sophia Jones died on 30 March 1837 at age 52.¹

     Ephraim Jones was born on 27 April 1750 at Weston, MA.¹ He married Marie-Charlotte Coursol, daughter of Michel Coursol and Marie Josephe Guyon dit Lemoine, on 24 March 1779 at Christ Church, Montréal, Canada. Ephraim Jones died on 24 January 1812 at Augusta Twp., Johnston District, Upper Canada, at age 61.¹

     Marie-Charlotte Coursol was baptized on 3 April 1756 at Verchères, Québec, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Michel Coursol and Marie Josephe Guyon dit Lemoine.¹ Marie-Charlotte Coursol married Ephraim Jones on 24 March 1779 at Christ Church, Montréal, Canada. Marie-Charlotte Coursol died on 28 September 1805 at Augusta Twp., Johnston District, Upper Canada, at age 49.¹

     Michel Coursol was born at Île-de-Ré, France.¹ He married Marie Josephe Guyon dit Lemoine, daughter of Joseph Guyon dit Lemoine and Élisabeth Guillet, on 25 May 1739 at Québec, Ontario, Canada.