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     Thomas Rogers was born circa 1571 at Watford, County Northamptonshire, England.³ He was the son of William Rogers and Eleanor (?)⁴ Thomas Rogers married Alice Cosford, daughter of George Cosford and Margaret (?), on 24 October 1597 at Watford, County Northamptonshire, England.^1,5 Thomas Rogers died in the winter of 1620/21 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA.^1,5

All Thomas' children were baptized and/or buried in Watford. He brought his wife and family to Leiden, Holland, where he became a citizen of Leiden on 25 June 1618, where he is called a camlet merchant.

On 1 April 1620, he sold his house on Barbarasteeg for 300 guilders, apparently in preparation for his voyage on the Mayflower. He came on the Mayflower with eldest son Joseph, leaving behind in Leiden his son John, daughters Elizabeth and Margaret, and wife Alice.

Thomas Rogers died the first winter at Plymouth, leaving behind his 18-year old son Joseph. His wife and children that were left behind in Leiden are found in the 1622 poll tax of Leiden, and were termed "poor people" and "without means". Children Elizabeth and Margaret apparently came to New England later, but where they lived or who they married with remain unknown. Son John came to Plymouth about 1630.

     Alice Cosford was baptized on 10 May 1573 at Watford, County Northamptonshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Cosford and Margaret (?)^1,2 Alice Cosford married Thomas Rogers, son of William Rogers and Eleanor (?), on 24 October 1597 at Watford, County Northamptonshire, England.^1,3

     George Cosford married Margaret (?)¹

     Margaret (?) married George Cosford.²

     William Rogers married Eleanor (?)¹

     Eleanor (?) married William Rogers.¹

     Oliver Frederick Norton was born on 13 February 1876. He was the son of Charles Harrison Norton and Laura Adelaide Lillie. Oliver Frederick Norton died on 11 May 1885 at age 9; spinal meningitis. He was buried on 12 May 1885 at Greenwood Cemetery, Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS; Grave 8, Block 2, Lot 7.

     Samuel Freeman was born on 11 May 1638 at Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ He married Mercy Southworth, daughter of Constant Southworth and Elizabeth Collier, on 12 May 1658 at Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA.¹ Samuel Freeman died on 25 November 1712 at Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA, at age 74.¹

     Mercy Southworth was born in 1638 at Duxbury, Plymouth Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Constant Southworth and Elizabeth Collier.¹ Mercy Southworth married Samuel Freeman on 12 May 1658 at Eastham, Barnstable Co., MA.¹

     Constant Southworth married Elizabeth Collier.¹

     Elizabeth Collier married Constant Southworth.¹

     John C. Boynton was born circa 1859.¹ He married Laura Adelaide Lillie, daughter of George Hiram Lillie and Malinda Margaret Wilder, on 23 August 1881 at Greenwood Co., KS.² John C. Boynton and Laura Adelaide Lillie were divorced on 30 April 1883.

John Boynton was enumerated in the 1880 Eureka KS federal census, age 21, born in Canada, living a few doors from Laura.

     W. B. Vandeventer was born circa 1858 at IA.¹ He married Laura Adelaide Lillie, daughter of George Hiram Lillie and Malinda Margaret Wilder, on 16 August 1883 at Greenwood Co., KS.² W. B. Vandeventer died on 5 June 1921 at Greenwood Co., KS; of tuberculosis.

W. B. Vandevanter was enumerated in the 1880 Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS, federal census, in the household of Willliam T. Cox. He was a clerk, age 22, born in IA. George D. Vandevanter, possibley a brother, a Restauranter, age 26, born in OH was also in the household.

     WI Holcombe was the son of US Holcombe.

     Lulu Irene Holcombe was born on 30 January 1880 at Arena Twp., Iowa Co., WI. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Annie Appleby. Lulu Irene Holcombe died on 22 April 1938 at age 58. She was buried on 24 April 1938 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 3, lot 85.

These photos were purchased off eBay. The only notation on any was on the picture of her "Miss Lulu Holcomb, Mazomanie Wisc Aug. 29, 1910"


Lulu was enumerated in the 1900 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. She was 20 and single.


Lulu was enumerated in the 1920 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. She was 39 and single.


Lulu Holcomb Obituary from the Mazomanie Sickle

Lulu Irene Holcomb April 22, 1938

Lulu Irene Holcomb, daughter of David and Ann Holcomb, was born January 30,1880 in Arena Township and departed this life April 22,1938, at the age of 58 years.

She was one of eleven children, seven boys and three girls, all but three having preceeded her in death. She lived with her parents on the old home place and attended school in Dover. After the death of her parents she continued in the old home with her brother, Worcester, until his death nine years ago.

About eight years ago she suffered a stroke, from which she never fully recovered. She lived with her sister, Mrs. Nettie Coutts, in Minneapolis for some tine after her affliction. Five years ago this spring, after her brother George retired, she came back to the old home, where they spent four happy years together. Since his death last year she has made her home with her brother, Willis, in Mazomanie.

She leaves to mourn two brothers, Willis and Frank, of Mazomanie and one sister, Mrs. Nettie Coutts of Minneapolis, and many friends and neigbors.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Willis Holcomb home and at the Methodist church, the Rev. Edw. J. Sachtjen officiating. Interment was in the Mazomanie cemetery. Pall-bearers were Chas. Jones, Thomas Sharratt, Herman Linley, Joseph Hottmann, Cyrus Jordon and Charles Morrill.

     Hester Griswold was born on 8 May 1648 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹

     Mary Griswold was born on 28 January 1650/51 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹ Mary Griswold married Obadiah Willcockson, son of William Willcockson and Margaret (?).² Mary Griswold died on 8 August 1670 at Killingworth, CT, at age 19; d.s.p.²

     Michael Griswold was born on 14 February 1652/53 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹ Michael Griswold died; in infancy.

     Abigail Griswold was born on 8 June 1655 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹

     Isaac Griswold was born in September 1658 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹

     Sarah Griswold was born in September 1662 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Michael Griswold and Ann (?)¹

     W. B. Holcombe was the son of NY Holcombe.

This photograph was obtained from eBay and was originally from an estate in central NY.

     Franklin C. Holcombe was born on 8 September 1874 at WI.^1,2 He was the son of David Holcombe and Annie Appleby.¹ Franklin C. Holcombe married Jennie Jordan on 12 May 1909.^1,2 Franklin C. Holcombe died on 15 July 1946 at Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI, at age 71.² He was buried on 17 July 1946 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 4, Lot 63, Grave 3.

The Frank and Jennie of Mazomanie are assigned to this family only on the basis of there being a Frank(lin) in the David Holcombe family and that this Frank was in Mazomanie.


Frank and Jamie were enumerated in the 1910 Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI, federal census, ED 76. He was a house painter, age 36, born in WI; she was 25, born in WI.


Frank and Jennie were enumerated in the 1920 Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI, federal census, ED 68. He was a day laborer, age 46, she was 37. The only child in the household was son Gale 1 year, 6 months.


Frank and Jennie were enumerated in the 1930 Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI, federal census, ED 55. He was a bridge carpenter for the railroad, age 56, she was 46. The only child in the household was Gayle, 11.

     Jennie Jordan was born on 17 September 1883 at Arena Twp., Iowa Co., WI.^1,2 She married Franklin C. Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Annie Appleby, on 12 May 1909.^1,2 Jennie Jordan died on 21 February 1979 at age 95.² She was buried on 24 February 1979 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 4, Lot 63, Grave 2.

     Richard Holcombe was born in 1856 at WI.^1,2 He was the son of John E. Holcombe and Julia Holcombe.

     Elmer Holcombe was born circa 1862 at WI.¹ He was the son of John E. Holcombe and Julia Holcombe.¹ Elmer Holcombe married Jessie Terwilliger on 6 April 1893. Elmer Holcombe died on 25 August 1904.

     Mary Holcombe was born circa 1867 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of John E. Holcombe and Julia Holcombe.¹ Mary Holcombe died in June 1935.²

     Harold Brown Holcombe was born on 20 May 1900 at Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI.² He was the son of Willis David Holcombe and Hattie May Brown.¹ Harold Brown Holcombe died on 30 May 1915 at age 15.²

from the Mezomanie Sickle:


Harold Brown Holcomb, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Holcomb passed away on sunday afternoon, May 30, 1915, at the age fo fifteen. He was born May 20, 1900, in the township of Mazomanie and was about to finish the 8th grade when he was obliged to leave school on account of ill health. This was not easy for him, as he greatly enjoyed his school work. Though he was unable to attend school, he constantly planned how he might make up his work and keep up with his class.


Besides many friends, he leaves his sorrowing parents, two brothers, Virgil and Garth, and his grandmother Brown and grandmother Holcomb. The funeral service was held at the home on tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. A. F. Daschler conducted the service, and used as his text Ecc. 12:1.

     Garth Holcombe was born circa 1904 at WI.¹ He was the son of Willis David Holcombe and Hattie May Brown.¹

     Harriett (?) was born circa 1850.¹

     Worcester Holcombe was born on 3 June 1802 at Parish, Oswego Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of NY Holcombe. Worcester Holcombe married Mary Winters. Worcester Holcombe was buried on 2 May 1874 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 4, Lot 19.³ He died on 2 May 1874 at Iowa Co., WI, at age 71.²

Worcester was enumerated in the 1830 Parish, Oswego Co., NY, federal census. There were 2 males under 5 in the household. There is a Chester Holcombe family also in Oswego Co., Mexico Twp., much older, could it be his father?


Worcester and Mary were enumerated in the 1850 Troy, Walworth Co., WI, federal census (stamped page 233). He was a farmer, age 48, born in NY, she was 33, born in NY. Children in the household were David 23, Daniel 21, John 17, William 15, Woster 12, Lydia 10, and Henry H. 8.


Worcester was enumerated in the 1855 Troy, Walworth Co., WI, State census.


Worcester and Polly "Holkum" were enumerated in the 1860, Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 58, born in NY; she was 53. Children in the household were William 22, and Henry H. 19. Living next door was William "Holkum" age 25, relationship unknown.


Worcester and Polly were enumerated in the 1870 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 68, she was 62. Living next door was apparently son John.

from LaGrange Pioneers, published in 1935 by LaGrange Ladies' Aid Society, Walworth County, Wis.:

Worcester Holcombe, a brother of John, and hi swife, Polly winters, lived for many years in Sec. 13. their sons, John, William, Worcester and Henry attended the round Prairie school in the fifties. Worcester, Jr. Served four years in the Civil War. Mary E. Holcomb (Mrs. S. B. Chatfield) who died in 1849, was a sister, whose sons were Norman and Levi. Lydia Holcombe, a sister, maried William McCarthy, moving with her family to Albion, Wis., in later life.

     Mary Winters also went by the name of Polly. She was born circa 1809. She married Worcester Holcombe, son of NY Holcombe. Mary Winters died in June 1886.²

from the Mazomanie Sickle:

The remains of David Holcomb's mother arrived here on Wednesday evening. The funeral took place on Thursday at the residence.

     David Holcombe was born on 17 November 1822 at Oswego Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ David Holcombe married Annie Appleby, daughter of James Appleby, on 30 April 1853 at Walworth Co., WI.² David Holcombe died on 7 December 1894 at age 72.² He was buried at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 4, Lot 19.³

David and Ann were enumerated in the 1860 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 31, born in NY; she was 24. Children in the household were Wooster 6, John 2, and Eliza 1.


David and Ann were enumerated in the 1870 Mazomanie, Dane Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 45; she was 32. Children in the household were Wooster 16, John 13, Florence 10, George 7, Jannette 5.


David and Ann were enumerated in the 1880 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census, ED 148. He was a farmer, age 55, she was 45. Children at home were Woster 27, John 22, Flossie 20, George 18, Nettie 14, William 9, Frank 6, Ernest 5, and an unnamed daughter born Feb 1880. Also in the household was Polly, David's 70 year-old "grandmother".


David Holcomb Obit from Mazomanie Sickle

December 8, 1894
David Holcomb
Just as we go to press we learn that David Holcomb, of Dover, died at three o'clock Friday afternoon.

HISTORY OF IOWA COUNTY WISCONSIN 1881

DAVID HOLCOMB
     FARMER, Section 17; P.O. Mazomanie; born in Oswego County, N.Y. in 1822; he came to Wisconsin with his father's family in 1845; the family settled in Troy, Walworth, Co., they came to Iowa County in 1855, and settled where David now lives; father died in 1874; mother lives at the homestead; David took possession of the homestead in 1873.

He was married to Miss Annie Appleby; they have nine children---Worcester, John, Florence, George, Nettie, William, Franklin, Ernest and Lulu.

Mr. Holcomb's parents had eight children, six sons and two daughters; three Sons and one daughter are living, all residents of Wisconsin.


from the Mazomanie Sickle:
Ann Appleby was born at Utica, NY, September 9, 1836, and passed away, apparently without struggle or pain, on Tuesday afternoon, Oct 26, 1915, aged seventy-nine years, one month and eighteen days. At the age of about eight years she came with her parents from the state of her birth to Wisconsin, and in 1853, was married to David Holcomb. Eleven children blessed their home, seven boys and four girls. Two, one boy and one girl, died in infancy. Those remaining are: Worcester James of Arena township, John Edward, of Verdon, SD, Mrs. Geo. T. Blake of Mellette, SD, George Henry of Washington DC, Mrs. Nettie E. Coutts, of Mellette, SD, Willis D. of Mazomanie township, Frank C., of Mazomanie, Ernest W., of Minneapolis, Minn., and Miss Lulu L. of Mazomanie township.


Mr. Holcomb passed away December 7th 1894. Mrs. Holcomb was a woman of cheerful disposition, of constant activity, kind and patient. She was a companion to her children, and as a neighbor much beloved. She enjoyed the best of health until about two years ago, when she was greatly injured by a fall. Since that time she was confined more or less to her home. But though her health was thus impaired, and her activities necessarily limited, there were no signs of mental decay or mental inactivity. One of her chief activities of late years was the increased correspondence that she carried on with her children. The funeral service was held at the old home on Friday afternoon, Oct. 29th, where she had spent the largest part of her life, and from which the sons and daughters went out to positions of usefulness in the world. Rev. A. F. Daschler conducted the service. The six sons acted as pall-bearers, and the remains were laid at rest in the Mazomanie cemetery.

     Daniel Holcombe was born on 1 March 1829 at Parish, Oswego Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ Daniel Holcombe married Catherine Sullivan on 1 January 1852 at Walworth Co., WI.² Daniel Holcombe died on 9 March 1911 at Veterans Home, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI, at age 82.²

Daniel was a private in Company G of the 11th Regiment of the Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers. He enlisted on the 31st day of August 1861 at Iowa Co., WI, for three years. He mustered on the 10th day of October 1861 at Madison, Dane Co., WI. He mustered out on the 29th of April, 1865 at Prairie du Chien, WI. When he enlisted he was 35, married, with blue eyes, brown hair, a fair complexion, was 5 feet 6 1/2 inches in height, and by occupation a broom maker.

     John E. Holcombe was born on 12 March 1833 at NY.^1,2 He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ John E. Holcombe married Julia Holcombe, daughter of John Holcombe and Emily Jewell, on 4 October 1855 at Arena Twp., Iowa Co., WI.³ John E. Holcombe died on 30 May 1872 at Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI, at age 39.² He was buried at Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI.²

John and Julia were enumerated in the 1870 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 37, she was 34. Children in the household were Richard 14, Elmer 7, and Mary 2.

     William Henry Holcombe was born circa 1835 at NY.¹ He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹

     Worcester Holcombe Jr. was born circa 1838 at NY.¹ He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ Worcester Holcombe Jr. died on 13 February 1863 at Youngs Point, LA; of diptheria.²

Worcester enlisted on 13 Aug 1862 as a private in the 23rd Wisconsin Infantry, Company R. His residence was shown as Mazomanie.

     Lydia Holcombe was born on 6 June 1839 at NY.^1,2 She was the daughter of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ Lydia Holcombe married William A. McCarthy on 7 February 1860 at Iowa Co., WI.² Lydia Holcombe died on 13 November 1919 at Albion, Dane Co., WI, at age 80.² She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Albion Twp., Dane Co., WI.²

     Henry H. Holcombe was born in 1841 at NY.^1,2 He was the son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ Henry H. Holcombe died in 1897.² He was buried at Mellette, Spink Co., SD.²

Enumerated on the same 1870 census page as Worcester so the relationship is assumed.


Henry and Maggie were enumerated in the 1870 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a broom maker age 29, born in NY; she was 19. There were no children in the household.


Henry and Maggie were enumerated in the 1880 Arena, Iowa Co., WI, federal census. He was a laborer age 39, she was 29. Children in the household were Clare 7, and Wilfard 5.

     Mary Elizabeth Holcombe was born in 1831 at NY. She was the daughter of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters.¹ Mary Elizabeth Holcombe married Silas B. Chatfield on 22 December 1849 at Troy Center, Walworth Co., WI.¹ Mary Elizabeth Holcombe died on 31 December 1854 at Walworth Co., WI.¹ She was buried at Adams Cemetery, Troy Township, Walworth Co., WI.¹

Silas and Mary E. were enumerated in the 1850 Troy, Walworth Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 27, she was 19. There were no children in the household.

     Annie Appleby was born on 9 September 1836 at Utica, Oneida Co., NY.¹ She was the daughter of James Appleby. Annie Appleby married David Holcombe, son of Worcester Holcombe and Mary Winters, on 30 April 1853 at Walworth Co., WI.² Annie Appleby died on 26 October 1915 at Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI, at age 79.¹ She was buried on 29 October 1915 at Mazomanie Cemetery, Mazomaine, Dane Co., WI; Block 4, Lot 19.¹