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     Mildred Irene Holcombe was born on 5 January 1906 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest A. Holcombe and Jesse Mary Ellen Smith.¹ Mildred Irene Holcombe married George Ellis Dixon on 25 July 1927 at LeMars, Plymouth Co., IA.¹ Mildred Irene Holcombe died on 11 September 1971 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 65.¹ She was buried on 13 September 1971 at Correctionville Cemetery, Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA.¹

     Jesse O. Yeargan was born on 7 May 1886.¹ He married Nannie Mae Alsup, daughter of Lemuel Ellis Alsup and Annie Lee Carpenter. Jesse O. Yeargan died in November 1969 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 83.¹

     Billy A. Yeargan was born on 22 October 1924 at TX.^1,2 He was the son of Jesse O. Yeargan and Nannie Mae Alsup.¹ Billy A. Yeargan died on 27 June 1999 at Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 74.¹

     Jesse O. Yeargan Jr. was born on 26 November 1915 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Jesse O. Yeargan and Nannie Mae Alsup.¹ Jesse O. Yeargan Jr. married Wanda (?)² Jesse O. Yeargan Jr. died on 16 October 2004 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 88. He was buried on 22 October 2004 at Laureland.

Jesse O. Yeargan Jr. died in San Antonio on October 16, 2004 after a short illness. He will be interred beside his wife, Wanda Neal Yeargan, at Laureland at 1:30 on October 22, 2004. There will be a short graveside service.

J.O., as he was known, was born in Dallas on November 26, 1915, and graduated from Sunset High School in 1933. A railroad man, he conducted troop trains for the Santa Fe during WWII, and afterward started his own travel agency in Dallas. He and Wanda were among the first members of the Wedding Ring Class at Tyler Street Methodist Church, and were also active in the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Boy Scouts.

J. O. was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse O. and Nanny Mae Yeargan, and by his brothers, Harold and Bill. His children, Randall L. Yeargan of Duncanville and Wanda Cecil Krezdorn of San Antonio, survive him. He had six grandchildren, Lisa Yeargan Hendricks, Catherine and Michael Yeargan, and James, and Dennis Cecil, and Kara Cecil Billings. Zachary Kyle Hendricks is his great grandson.

     Wanda (?) was born on 6 February 1918.¹ She married Jesse O. Yeargan Jr., son of Jesse O. Yeargan and Nannie Mae Alsup.¹ Wanda (?) died in July 1985 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 67.¹

     Mattie Lovella Bell was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Kingman Co, KS. She was born on 25 October 1882 at Marion Co., KS. She married William Arthur Vandolah, son of William Taylor Vandolah and Alice Blanche Coleman, on 21 December 1903 at Belmont, Kingman Co, KS. Mattie Lovella Bell died on 24 April 1911 at Fredonia, Wilson Co, KS, at age 28.

     Wanda Jo Yeargan was born on 24 March 1943 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. She was the daughter of Jesse O. Yeargan Jr. and Wanda (?) Wanda Jo Yeargan died on 10 March 2019 at San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 75.

From the Express-News, 20 March 2019:

Wanda Yeargan Cecil Krezdorn, 75, of San Antonio, passed away March 10th, 2019.

She was born to the late J.O. and Wanda Yeargan, March 24th, 1943 in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor degree from Texas Tech University in 1965. Wanda is survived by her three children: James Cecil, Kara Cecil, Dennis Cecil and his wife, Samantha Cecil. And three grandchildren: Lathan Cecil, Campbell Cecil, and Jesse Mae Cecil.

Before her illness, Wanda was active with several charity groups, she was in contact with many high school, college and professional friends, and was dedicated to her church and God.

Wanda was a beautiful person - inside and out, with a warm smile for all and a generous heart.

She loved her family and friends passionately and unconditionally. Leaving all with wonderful memories and timeless stories. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She is now at peace and living an eternal life with her God.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 21st, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Coker United Methodist Church. A small reception will follow.

     Katherine B. (?) was born on 9 January 1901.^1,2 She married Frederick E. Holcombe, son of Ernest A. Holcombe and Jesse Mary Ellen Smith.¹ Katherine B. (?) died on 4 May 1994 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA, at age 93.^1,2

     Goldie Riordan was born on 9 November 1896 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Lemuel Riordan and Amelia Ahrens.¹ Goldie Riordan married Robert Leroy Holcombe, son of Benjamin Bunyan Holcombe and Loretta Jane Swift, on 1 June 1916 at Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA.¹ Goldie Riordan died on 4 November 1988 at Sutherland, O'Brien Co., IA, at age 91.¹ She was buried on 7 November 1988 at Correctionville Cemetery, Correctionville, Woodbury Co., IA.¹

     Charles Holcombe was born circa 1853 at OH.¹ He was the son of Franklin Holcombe and Mary Jane Bidwell.¹

     Charles A. Holcombe was born on 3 March 1899 at Orangeville, Hartford, Trumbull Co., OH. He was the son of Nahum Wesley Holcombe and Blanche MacMurray. Charles A. Holcombe died in 1937. He was buried at Hayes Cemetery, Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH.

     OH Holcombe was the son of US Holcombe.

     Dillon H. Holcombe was born circa 1879 at OH.¹ He was the son of OH Holcombe.¹ Dillon H. Holcombe married Letta S. (?) circa 1906.¹

D. H. and Letta were enumerated in the 1920 Warren, Trumbull Co., OH, federal census. He worked in a foundry age 42, she was 38. There were no children in the household.


Dillon and Lettia were enumerated in the 1930 Warren, Trumbull Co., OH, federal census. He was a steel mill watcher, age 51, she was 47. There were no children in the household.

     Letta S. (?) was born circa 1882 at OH.¹ She married Dillon H. Holcombe, son of OH Holcombe, circa 1906.¹

     Albert D. Holcombe was born in 1901.¹ He was the son of Nahum Wesley Holcombe and Blanche MacMurray. Albert D. Holcombe died in 1925. He was buried at Hayes Cemetery, Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH.

     Merle Roxy Holcombe was born on 20 December 1904.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nahum Wesley Holcombe and Blanche MacMurray.¹ Merle Roxy Holcombe married Leroy R. Edeburn. Merle Roxy Holcombe died on 4 March 2003 at Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH, at age 98.² She was buried at Hayes Cemetery, Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH.

     Ruth Holcombe was born circa 1902.¹ She was the daughter of Nahum Wesley Holcombe and Blanche MacMurray.¹

     Lora Andrews was born in 1852 at IA.¹ She was the daughter of Wells Andrews and Helen Holcombe.¹

     Noah Cooley Holcombe was born circa 1808.¹ He was the son of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹

     David Spellman Holcombe was born on 30 September 1810 at CT.¹ He was the son of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹ David Spellman Holcombe married Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ David Spellman Holcombe died on 23 December 1893 at Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 83.² He was buried at Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL.²

David was a farmer and cooper; he moved from Connecticut to Trucksville, Lucerne Co., PA, with his parents' family. He tired of the rough, roucky country there and moved to a farm 8 miles south of Rockford, in Winnebago Co., Ill., where he added to land purchases accumulating about 1000 acres. In his last years he left the occupancy and management of his lands to his son, Marshall, and moved to Rockford, Ill. ³


David and Phebe were enumerated in the 1850 Dallas, Luzerne Co., PA, federal census, page 39. He was a farmer age 41; she was 41. Children in the household were Philander 19, Alvira 17, Albert 15, Sarah 14, Lucy 12, Ellen 11, Lydia 9, Dorothea 7, Mary 4, John 2, and George W. 11/12.


David and Phebe were enumerated in the 1860 Huntington Mills, Luzerne Co., PA federal census. He was a farmer, age 49, she was 49. Children in the household were Ellen 20, Lydia 18, Dorothy 16, Mary 14, John 12, George 10, Marshal and Martha 6, and Emma 3.

David and Phebe were enumerated in the 1880 Seward, Winnebago Co., IL, federal census (NA film T9-0262, page 309B). He was a retired farmer, age 69; she was 69. The only child in the household was Martha, 25.

     Albert Harris Holcombe was born on 19 April 1812 at CT.¹ He was the son of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹ Albert Harris Holcombe married Sarah Ann Williamson on 3 December 1835.² Albert Harris Holcombe died on 9 October 1895 at age 83.²

Albert moved from Connecticut to Trucksville, Luzeren Co. PA.


Albert and Sarah A. were enumerated in the 1850 Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, federal census page 27. He was a farmer age 36, she was 33. Children in the household were "Jane" a female 12, Clarinda 9, Elias 7, and Elisha J. 5. Catherine L. Hoover, age 1, was also listed in the household.


Albert and Sarah A. were enumerated in the 1860 Truckville, Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer, age 48; she was 43. Children in the household were Clarinda 19, Elias 17, Elisha J. 15, Catherine 11, Alford 9, Asa 6, and Lambert 3.


Albert and Sarah A. were enumerated in the 1880 Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer age 68; she was 63. The only child in the household was Lambert age 23.

     Samuel Benedict Holcombe was born on 27 March 1816.¹ He was the son of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹

     Mary Ann Holcombe was born on 8 July 1818.¹ She was the daughter of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹

     Louisa Holcombe was the daughter of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹

     Lydia Holcombe was born circa 1825.¹ She was the daughter of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹

     Phebe S. Wickaiser was also known as Phebe S. Wickizer. She was born on 11 November 1810 at Wilkes-Barre, PA.¹ She married David Spellman Holcombe, son of Roswell Holcombe and Polly Spelman.¹ Phebe S. Wickaiser died on 18 December 1893 at Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 83. She was buried at Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL.²

     Marshall A. Holcombe was born on 8 October 1853 at Luzerene Co., PA.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Marshall A. Holcombe married Henrietta (?)² Marshall A. Holcombe died on 18 August 1926 at Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL, at age 72.³ He was buried on 20 August 1926 at Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL.³

Marshall and Henrietta were enumerated in the 1880 Seward, Winnebago Co., IL, federal census (NA fillm T9-0262, page 309B). He was a farmer, age 25; she was 20. The only child in the household was David, 8 months.

Marshall was enumerated in the 1900 Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL federal census. He was a widowed farmer. Children in the household were Phoebe 18, Lawrence 13, John 7, and granddaughter Nellie Mae 2 months.
Marshall was enumerated alone in the 1910 Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL federal census. He was a farmer age 57.

From a newspaper report:

Marshall Holcomb, 70 years old and a life-long resident of this locality, met a tragic death on Wednesday evening about 10:30 o'clock when he was knocked down and run over by an automobile driven by Eric Erickson of Rockford on the road leading east from the Winnebago County Fair grounds to the Main street paving.

Holcomb, who resides on Main Street near the road leading to the fair grounds, had spent the evening at the fair and was walking home when the accident occurred. He was walking east on the right side of the road and Erickson was driving in the same direction. It is believed that the driver was blinded by the lights of autos approaching from the opposite direction and did not see the aged man.

Marshall Holcomb was born in Winnebagocounty and had lived in and near Pecatonica practically all his life. He was well known in this locallity and his many friends and acquaintances were shocked to learn of his sudden death.

He retired rom active farm work some years ago and has since made his home in the village.He leaves four sons, John, David, Cleveland and Lawrence, all residing at home, and daughter, Mrs. Phoebe Fisk, of Rockton.

     Philander Holcombe was born circa 1830 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Philander Holcombe married Matilda Jane Smith.¹ Philander Holcombe died in 1867.¹ He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, New York City, NY; Elias Howard lot.¹

Philander left home as a young man; travelled through Southern States to Gulf or South Atlantic ports and went to sea. On one return trip from Hongkong he was in a storm where all facilities were used to barely save the ship, which reached Ney York City harbor, when he was put in a Snug Harbor, Staten Island hospital with fever. His uncle, Elias Howard and grandmother, Mary (Spellman) Holcombe, who lived in Brooklyn, NY learned of his desperate illness and removed him to their home; nursed him to recovery and this uncle employed him in his cooperage business; lived Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY. ²

     Alvira Holcombe was born circa 1832 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹

Alvira's unnamed husband of Luzerne Co., PA, bought and slaughtered livestock and sold the meat there at wholesale. ²

     Albert H. Holcombe was born circa 1834 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Albert H. Holcombe married Cathereine (?)² Albert H. Holcombe died on 17 September 1899 at Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.

Albert and Catharine were enumerated in the 1860 Ridott, Stephenson Co., IL, federal census. He was a farmer age 23, she was 18. The only child in the household was Oscar, 10 months. James Holcombe, age 24, born in PA was also in the household.

     Sarah E. Holcombe was born on 18 April 1836 at Dallas, Luzerene Co., PA.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Sarah E. Holcombe married Samuel Spencer.³ Sarah E. Holcombe died on 22 September 1923 at age 87.^4,2 She was buried at Hillside Cemetery, North Loup, Valley Co., NE.²

Samuel and Sarah were enumerated in the 1860 Dallas, Luzerne Co., PA, federal census. He was a farmer, age 26, she was 23. Children in the household were Theodore 4, and Mary A. 2. Also in the household was Peter Spencer, age 27.

     Lucy J. Holcombe was born circa 1837 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Lucy J. Holcombe married Robert Clelland.¹ Lucy J. Holcombe died on 30 December 1889 at West Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.²

Lucy is named in the will of her father as "Lucy J. Clelland, deceased." Robert was in coal mining in Pittston, PA. ³

     Ellen Holcombe was born circa 1838 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Ellen Holcombe died before 1904.²

Ellen is named in the will of her father as "deceased." McPherson mentions that there were children of the first marriage and a second marriage.

     Lydia A. Holcombe was born in August 1841 at Luzerne Co., PA.² She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser. Lydia A. Holcombe married Joseph Blanchard in 1861.³ Lydia A. Holcombe died on 23 March 1931 at Eureka, Humbolt Co., CA, at age 89.³

Lydia was provided for in the will of her father as "Lydia A. Blanchard". Blanchard was a sheep raiser of Shickshinny, PA. ⁴

     Dorothea M. Holcombe was born circa 1842 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Dorothea M. Holcombe married (?) Blair.² Dorothea M. Holcombe died after 1904.²

dorothea was named in the will of her father as "Dorothea M. Blair." ³

     Mary Holcombe was born on 18 February 1846 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Mary Holcombe married Albert J. Shaw on 15 October 1866.² Mary Holcombe married John Ellison at Eldora, IA; no children. Mary Holcombe died on 12 February 1930 at Iowa Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, IA, at age 83.

Mary is namd in the will of her father as "Mary E. Shaw." ³

     John N. C. Holcombe was born circa 1847 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ John N. C. Holcombe died after 1904.²

John is named in the will of his father. He married and had children.

     George Washington Holcombe was born circa 1849 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ George Washington Holcombe died after 1904.²

George was named in the will of his father. ³

     Franklin Holcombe was born on 24 November 1851 at Luzerene Co., PA.¹ He was the son of David Spellman Holcombe and Phebe S. Wickaiser.¹ Franklin Holcombe died on 17 February 1853 at age 1.¹