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     William was a descendant of Hartzell and Van Tyle families. William DeVinney was born in 1861. He married Jennie Annette Holcombe, daughter of Lysander Lethbridge Holcombe and Jane Pelton, on 15 December 1886 at Davenport, Scott Co., IA. William DeVinney lived at 1019 Bluemont St., Manhattan, Riley Co., KS. He died in April 1937.

     William Pelton DeVinney was born on 17 September 1887. He was the son of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe. William Pelton DeVinney died on 11 December 1887.

     Verna Hartzell DeVinney was born on 7 September 1889 at Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She was the daughter of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe.

     Corinne Holcomb DeVinney was born on 24 May 1892 at Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She was the daughter of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe. Corinne Holcomb DeVinney lived at 1825 S. 4th Street, Alhambra, CA.

     Frank practiced in Sylvan Grove, KS; served in the 1st World War. Frank VanNess DeVinney was born on 26 May 1895 at Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. He was the son of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe. Frank VanNess DeVinney married Lois Ruth Bondurant, daughter of John David Bondurant and Lou (?), on 28 December 1916 at Kirksville, MO. Frank VanNess DeVinney was graduated in June 1917 at American School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, MO.

     Helen Holcomb DeVinney was born on 29 September 1898 at Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She was the daughter of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe.

     Lutie Holcomb DeVinney was born on 30 June 1900 at Concordia, Cloud Co., KS. She was the daughter of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe. Lutie Holcomb DeVinney lived in 1947 at 431 Van Ness St., San Antonio, TX.

     Unmarried, a teacher in Barnard, KS; became faculty adviser Central High School, Charlotte, NC. Margaret DeVinney was born on 11 November 1903 at Barnard, KS. She was the daughter of William DeVinney and Jennie Annette Holcombe.

     Mark A. Dibble was born on 28 March 1825 at Colesville, Broome Co., NY. He was the son of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe. Mark A. Dibble married Lenora M. Campbell, daughter of William C. Campbell and Polly Miller. Mark A. Dibble died on 20 May 1902 at age 77. He was buried at Turnpike Cemetery, Smithfield, PA.

Information on Mark and descendants provided by Sharon Nichols, Box 75, Erin, NY 14838.


M.A. and Lenora were enumerated in the 1850 Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer age 26, she was 26. Children in the household were Betsy 4, and Olive A. 2.

     Melvin S. and Letitia were enumerated in the 1850 Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer age 28, she was 28. Children in the household were Ellen 5, a daughter 3, and a daughter 1.

Melvin S. Dibble was born in 1823 at Colesville, Broome Co., NY. He was the son of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe. Melvin S. Dibble died in 1899 at Smithfield, PA. He was buried at Turnpike Cemetery, Smithfield, PA.

     Perlina Dibble was born in 1834 at Colesville, Broome Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe. Perlina Dibble married William Henry Pierce on 8 October 1872 at Smithfield, PA. Perlina Dibble married Harvey Holcombe, son of Hugh Holcombe and Prudence Bailey, on 26 August 1882 at Smithfield, PA. Perlina Dibble died in 1898 at East Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA.¹ She was buried at Union Cemetery, East Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA.¹ Towanda paper, Oct 17, 1872; Bradford Republican, August 31, 1882.

     Mary Ann Dibble was the daughter of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe. Mary Ann Dibble married Jacob G. Fletcher.

Jacob G. Fletcher and Mary were enumerated in the 1850 Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA, federal census, immediately next door to her brother Melvin and the rest of her family. He was a farmer age 26, she was 23. Children in the household were Almina 4, and Selah 2. This census is the only evidence that this Mary is the same as the daughter Mary of Selah and Salina Dibble.


J. G. Fletcher and Mary were enumerated in the 1860 Smithfield, Bradford Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer age 36, she was 32. Children in the household were Almina 13, Seely 11, Louis 10, Martha 8, Wilson 5, Mary 3, and Florence 4/12.

     Lenora M. Campbell was born on 25 August 1824. She was the daughter of William C. Campbell and Polly Miller. Lenora M. Campbell married Mark A. Dibble, son of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe. Lenora M. Campbell died on 7 December 1864 at age 40.

     Lucy Dibble was the daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell.

     Carrie Dibble was the daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell.

     Mary Cathryn Dibble was the daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell.

     Sara Dibble was the daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell.

     Information on Betsy Ann Dibble and her descendants is from Sharon Nichols, Box 75, Erin, NY 14838; bookwoom13@aol.com. Betsy Ann Dibble was born on 11 June 1846 at PA. She was the daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell. Betsy Ann Dibble married John B. Dubert, son of Andrew Dubert and Sophronia Messing, circa 1865 at Smithfield, PA. Betsy Ann Dibble died on 2 March 1909 at East Smithfield, PA, at age 62.

     Orlin A. Dibble was born on 5 June 1848. He was the son of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell. Orlin A. Dibble died on 21 September 1850 at age 2.

     John B. Dubert was born on 7 May 1843 at Saxony, Germany. He was the son of Andrew Dubert and Sophronia Messing. John B. Dubert married Betsy Ann Dibble, daughter of Mark A. Dibble and Lenora M. Campbell, circa 1865 at Smithfield, PA. John B. Dubert died on 19 November 1925 at Bentley Creek, Pa, at age 82.

     Diana Rockwell was born on 13 October 1818 at PA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Rockwell and Betsey Grantier. Diana Rockwell married Harvey Holcombe, son of Hugh Holcombe and Prudence Bailey, on 23 January 1840 at Troy, Bradford Co., PA.^2,3 Diana Rockwell died on 10 June 1880 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 61.⁴ She was buried on 12 June 1880 at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.⁴

     Samuel Rockwell was born on 13 January 1792 at Cornwall, Addison Co., VT.¹ He was the son of Samuel Rockwell and Hannah Lassell. Samuel Rockwell married Betsey Grantier on 17 May 1812 at Troy, Bradford Co., PA.¹ Samuel Rockwell died on 24 December 1847 at Alba, Bradford Co., PA, at age 55.¹

Beverly Schonewolf (4bevswolf@mal2.lcia.com) provided information on the descendants of Samuel via an e-mail on September 26, 1998.

Samuel and Betsey had 8 children.

     William Henry Pierce married Perlina Dibble, daughter of Selah Dibble and Salina Holcombe, on 8 October 1872 at Smithfield, PA. William Henry Pierce died on 14 September 1880 at East Smithfield, PA.

     Mary Ellen Holcombe was born on 31 March 1842 at Bradford Co., PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell. Mary Ellen Holcombe died in 1915.²

Mary was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 8, in the household of her parents, Harvey and Diana. She and brother James are both listed as age 8.

     James Ellery Holcombe was born on 21 March 1842 at PA.¹ He was the son of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell. James Ellery Holcombe died on 12 March 1864 at VA at age 21.^2,3 He was buried at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.³

James was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 8, in the household of his parents Harvey and Diana.

Union soldier killed in the battle of Spotsylvania with Co D, 106th Regt, PA Volunteers.

     Emerett J. Holcombe was born on 10 August 1844 at PA.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell. Emerett J. Holcombe married Adelbert H. Taber in 1870.

     Emma Jane Holcombe was born in 1848 at PA.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell.

     Louisa Alderman was born on 9 February 1813.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Alderman II and Mercy Holcombe.¹ Louisa Alderman died on 14 August 1885 at age 72.¹

     Harwell Denton Holcombe was born on 24 August 1857.^1,2 He was the son of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell. Harwell Denton Holcombe died on 18 October 1857.^3,2 He was buried on 20 October 1857 at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Halleck Lincoln Holcombe was born on 25 April 1862 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.² He was the son of Harvey Holcombe and Diana Rockwell. Halleck Lincoln Holcombe married Charlotte Dewers. Halleck Lincoln Holcombe died on 22 October 1937 at Towanda, Bradford Co., PA, at age 75.² He was buried on 24 October 1937 at Oak Hilll Cemetery, Towanda, Bradford Co., PA.²

     Cyrus Holcombe was born on 22 July 1814 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Hugh Holcombe and Prudence Bailey. Cyrus Holcombe lived in 1884 at Clarke Co., IA.

Cyrus and Lydia had 3 sons and 4 daughters. He was recorded in the 1840 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA with wife and son under 5.

Cyrus and Lydia were recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, his age shown as '56' , possibly a misreading of '36'. He was recorded as a farmer, living next door to Martin.

     Lemira Morse was born on 24 November 1817 at Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.² She was the daughter of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Lemira Morse married Alonzo B. Holcombe, son of Hugh Holcombe and Prudence Bailey, on 18 December 1838 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA.³ Lemira Morse died on 29 May 1871 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 53.^4,2 She was buried on 1 June 1871 at Leroy Cemetery, Leroy, Bradford Co., PA.²

Lamira was recorded in the 1850 census of LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, age 32, in the household of David Morse, (brother?) innkeeper.

     Albert Morse was born on 19 September 1819. He was the son of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe.

     Truman became a prominent surgeon; practiced at Canton, PA, and served in the War Between the States. Dr. Truman Holcomb Morse was born on 11 October 1821 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Dr. Truman Holcomb Morse married Laura Chappell, daughter of Ledyard Chappell and Celestia Holcombe. Dr. Truman Holcomb Morse died on 17 October 1874 at Canton, Bradford Co., PA, at age 53.

     Diantha Morse was born on 12 November 1825 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. She was the daughter of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Diantha Morse died on 24 September 1910 at age 84.

     Darvin moved to Topeka, Kansas as a young man. Darvin Morse was born on 5 November 1827 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA. He was the son of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Darvin Morse died in 1888 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., KS.

     Henry Morse was born on 26 July 1829. He was the son of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Henry Morse died on 6 October 1834 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 5.

     Bryan Morse was born on 26 April 1831. He was the son of Perley Morse and Lucy B. Holcombe. Bryan Morse died on 8 September 1832 at LeRoy, Bradford Co., PA, at age 1.