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     George Holcombe was born circa 1833 at OH.¹ He was the son of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton.¹ George Holcombe married Matilda Deming on 11 March 1858 at Bronson, Huron Co., OH.² George Holcombe died on 26 October 1864 at Confederate POW Camp, Preston, Grayson Co., TX.

George and Matilda were enumerated in the 1860 Farmington, Jefferson Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 25; she was 21. The only child in the household was Esther1.


George enlisted as a private in Co. B., 29th Regt. WI Vol. Inf. 21 Aug 1862; mustered 27 Sept 1862, -- Capt. Thomas Moots; fought at Sabine Cross Roads, LA; was captured 8 Apr 1864 and died of chronic diarrhea while a prisoner.

A famous poem was written by a Union survivor of the battle fought at Sabine Cross Roads:

Sabine Cross Roads
by Billy R. M. Fifer, Co. C, 77 Illinois Vol.

Twas on the eighth of April,
In Eighteen Sixty-four,
A day to be remembered,
By the thirteenth army corps.

From pleasant hill at two o'clock,
Before the break of day,
The fourth division took the front,
And boldly led the way.

With General Ransome in command,
We did not fear to go,
And meet the reb Dick Taylor,
And charge upon the foe.

The night was dark and cloudy,
The stars refused their light,
Yet everyone seemed cheerful,
They felt their cause was right.

The thought of home and downy bed,
And wished their friends secure,
And felt twas only for their rights,
Such hardships they'd endure.

At length the dawn of day appeared,
And soon the sun arose,
And many that beheld its light,
Ne'er seen that evening close.

At six o'clock that morning,
The rebs we overtook,
And soon began to skirmish,
Close by a running brook.

They killed Lieutenant Col. Webb,
Quite early in the day,
And others dead and wounded,
Upon the field did lay.

Till one o'clock that afternoon,
We drove them through the pines,
When Gen. Price with his command,
Did reinforce their lines.

Likewise Dick Taylor, Kirby Smith,
And Monton lay in sight,
All ready now for action,
And anxious for a fight.

One of the Sixth Missouri scouts,
Came passing to our right,
He told us that in half an hour,
We might expect a fight.

He said he'd been where he could see,
The rebels forming lines,
And all that hid them from our view,
Was a narrow strip of pines.

Their force he said was very large,
And on us soon they'd be,
And if we did not quick get help,
A hot time we would see.

This was a time that tried the nerves,
Of men as true as steel,
They knew the time was close at hand,
When rebel lead they'd feel.

The 4th division still in front,
And no relief in sight,
We slung our knapsacks in a pile,
And rushed into the fight.

To meet such heavy forces,
And no relief at hand,
It seemed to us bad management,
By those in high command.

But Gen. Ransome true and brave,
Would never disobey,
When ordered front with his command,
He boldly led the way.

The roar of musketry in front,
And cannon from our rear,
Dealt death among the rebel ranks,
To them it was severe.

The 23rd Wisconsin,
To their honor be it said,
They fought with desperation,
While round them lay their dead.

The 67th hoosier boys,
Show patriotic grit,
And when out numbered six to one,
They did not like to quit.

The 77th Illinois,
Great bravery they did show,
With leveled guns and deadly aim,
They laid the rebels low.

The 130th Sucker boys,
Whose bravery ever shines,
Sent death and great destruction,
Into the rebel lines.

The 96th Ohio,
Stood bravely to the work,
And not a man among them,
Did seem disposed to shirk.

Their noble colonel soon was killed,
So awful to behold,
His name shall shine in history,
Like letters wrote with gold.

His motto was his country's rights,
A man both great and good,
His principle was justice,
He sealed it with his blood.

The buckeye boys of the 83rd,
Cannot be praised too high,
They fought till fight was useless,
They were compelled to fly.

The 19th Kentucky,
All honor to that state,
They showed a boldness unsurpassed,
And met a cruel fate.

The 48th Ohio,
Was posted on their right,
And never did a regiment,
Show better blood for fight.

In truth the whole division,
Did bravely stand the fire,
Till overwhelming numbers,
Compelled them to retire.

Their noble Col. Sandrum,
Who led us on the field,
Was never known to falter,
He did not like to yield.

He viewed the lines from right to left,
He saw they could not stand,
So thick and fast were falling,
His more than spartan band.

Great praise to Gen. Ransome,
He did command our corps,
To gain the day and save his men,
No General could do more.

But now the day to us was lost,
We saw that we were beat,
And everyone now for himself,
Did hastily retreat.

The 3rd Division just as good,
As ever fired a gun,
Came up too late to save the day,
They too did have to run.

The 19th corps of yankee boys,
Came up on double quick,
They formed their lines in gallant style,
And held the rebs in check.

Such volleys from their muskets,
I never heard before,
All honor to the 19th boys,
They saved the 13th corps.

And now I've told you of the 8th,
And of our hasty flight,
To pleasant hill where Gen. Smith,
Was ready for a fight.

The rebs came up he mowed them down,
Of victory we will boast,
He drove them back he gained the 9th,
He saved what we had lost.

All honor to his noble name,
Of him we'd ever boast,
Had it not been for Gen. Smith,
Both corpes would have been lost.

And now my song is ended,
I hope 'tis not in vain,
And if the eighth to us was lost,
The eighth to us was gain.

     John Holcombe was born circa 1835 at OH.¹ He was the son of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton.¹ John Holcombe married Caroline Baker, daughter of Thomas Baker and Mary Ann (?).

     Patience Holcombe was born circa 1837 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton.¹

     Rosina Holcombe was born circa 1839 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton.¹ Rosina Holcombe married Aaron Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Mary Ann (?), on 4 June 1859 at Jefferson Co., WI.

Aaron and Rosina were enumerated in the 1880 La Grange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a Farm Laborer, age 41, she was 38. Children in the household were Euletta 12, and George 4.

     Lucy Holcombe was born circa 1845 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton.¹

     Fanny Hastings was born circa 1814 at NY.¹ She married Asahel Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe II and Eunice (?).¹ Fanny Hastings died on 1 March 1855. She was buried at Knowles Cemetery, LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH.

     Ai Holcombe was born circa 1838 at OH.¹ He was the son of Asahel Holcombe and Fanny Hastings.¹

     Richard Holcombe was born circa 1839 at OH.¹ He was the son of Asahel Holcombe and Fanny Hastings.¹

     Grisila Holcombe was born circa 1842 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Asahel Holcombe and Fanny Hastings.¹

     Matilda Hastings was born circa 1824 at Wilna, NY.¹ She married Nahum Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe II and Eunice (?), on 30 March 1842.¹ Matilda Hastings died on 17 July 1884.

     Alonzo Holcombe was born circa 1845 at OH.¹ He was the son of Nahum Holcombe and Matilda Hastings.¹

     George Holcombe was born circa 1847 at OH.¹ He was the son of Nahum Holcombe and Matilda Hastings.¹

Perhaps the George enumerated in the 1900 Grafton Twp. Lorain Co., OH, federal census, born Dec 1847, wife Alma, son Penn, and brother in law Harrrison H. Holt.

     Harriet Holcombe was born circa 1848 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Nahum Holcombe and Matilda Hastings.¹

     Sally (?) was born circa 1818 at NY.¹ She married Darius Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe II and Eunice (?).¹

     Pearce D. Holcombe was also known as Percival Holcombe.² He was born in January 1843 at OH.^1,3 He was the son of Darius Holcombe and Sally (?)^1,2 Pearce D. Holcombe married Mary (?) at OH.⁴

Percival and Mary were enumerated in the 1870, Lagrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a carpenter age 27, she was 25. Children in the household were Amanda 5, emma 3, Paul 2, and Elizabeth 8 months.

It was probably this "P. Holcomb" that was elected the first marshall of La Grange Village when it was incorporated in 1875. A "D. Holcomb" was elected councilman.

Percival and Mary were enumerated in the 1880 LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a carpenter, age 37, she was 35. children in the household were Amanda 15, Emma 13, Paul 12, Elizabeth 10, William 8, John 6, and Darius 4.

Purciva and Mary were enumerated in the 1900 Lagrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was 57, she was 55. They had 12 children, 11 whom were still living. Children in the houehold were Lizzie 30, John 26, Darius 24, James 21, Robert 20, Francis 15, and Edith 13.

Mary F. was enumerated in the 1910 Lagrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. She was 64. Children in the household were elizabeth A. 40, Edith 23, John P 36, Robert 30, and Frederic 28.

Mary F. was enumerated in the 1920 Lagrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. She was 74. Children in the household were Lizzie A. 50, Fred 36, Frances 34, and Edith M. 33.

     Emeline Holcombe was born circa 1845 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Darius Holcombe and Sally (?)¹

     Jane Holcombe was born circa 1839 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane.¹

     Ellen Holcombe was born circa 1841. She was the daughter of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane. Ellen Holcombe died in 1851. She was buried at Knowles Cemetery, LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH.

     Melville Holcombe was born circa 1843 at OH.¹ He was the son of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane.¹

     Charles Holcombe was born circa 1845 at OH.¹ He was the son of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane.¹ Charles Holcombe married Jane (?)²

Charles and Jane were enumerated in the 1870 LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a farm laborer, age 24, she was 24.

     Winfield Holcombe was also known as Scott Holcombe. He was born circa 1847 at OH.¹ He was the son of Noah Holcombe III and Emily Crane.¹

     Sarah Gott was born circa 1821 at NY.¹ Sarah Gott was also known as Sally Gott. She married Hannibal Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe II and Eunice (?).¹

     Charlotte Holcombe was born circa 1840 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hannibal Holcombe and Sarah Gott.¹

     Aurora Holcombe was born circa 1842 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hannibal Holcombe and Sarah Gott.¹

     Julia Holcombe was born circa 1843 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hannibal Holcombe and Sarah Gott.¹

     Rosalia Holcombe was born circa 1846 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hannibal Holcombe and Sarah Gott.¹

     Viola Holcombe was born circa 1848 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Hannibal Holcombe and Sarah Gott.¹

     Anna (?) was born circa 1817 at CT.¹ She married D. F. Holcombe, son of Noah Holcombe II and Eunice (?).¹

     George Holcombe was born circa 1848 at NY.¹ He was the son of D. F. Holcombe and Anna (?)¹

     Mary Holcombe was born circa 1857 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of D. F. Holcombe and Anna (?)¹

     Mahala E. (?) married Wardsey Searle Holcombe, son of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton, before 21 February 1853 at Lorain Co., OH.¹

     Margaret Catherine Cront was also known as Maragaret Catherine Craut.² She was born in 1839 at KY.¹ She married Wardsey Searle Holcombe, son of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton, on 17 July 1855 at Concord, Jefferson Co., WI.¹ Margaret Catherine Cront died on 13 January 1906 at Leola, Adams Co., WI.¹

     Lewis Augustus Holcombe was born on 9 October 1856 at Jefferson Co., WI.^1,2 He was the son of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹ Lewis Augustus Holcombe married Mary Amanda Emmes on 16 February 1879 at Adams, Adams Co., WI.^3,2 Lewis Augustus Holcombe died on 11 October 1927 at age 71.²

Lewis and Amanda were enumerated in the 1880 Leola, Adams Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer, age 23, she was 23. Children in the household were Roy, 4 months, and Emma Holmes, step-daughter, age 7.


Lewis and Amanda were enumerated in the 1900 Colburn, Adams Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 43, she was 43. Children in the household were Roy 20, Afred 18, Harry 15, Ruby 12, Robert 9, Carrie 6, Ray 4, Lyman 2, and Leone 1. Lewis nearest neighbors were brothers Clark and Otis.


Lewis and Mandy were enumerated in the 1910 Colburn, Adams Co., WI federal census. He was a farmer age 54, she was 54. Children in the household were Robert 19, Cary 16, Ray 14, Lyman 11, Leone 10, and Donald 5.


Lewis and Mary A. were enumerated in the 1920 Colburn, Adams Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 63, she was 63. The only child in the household was Donald, 15.

     Abigail Jane Wanzer was also known as Abby J. She was born in 1836 at NY.¹ She married Austin Holcombe, son of Laomi Holcombe Jr. and Patience Pelton, on 24 March 1859.¹ Abigail Jane Wanzer died in 1926. She was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Jefferson Co., WI.

     Martha E. Holcombe was born circa 1859 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹

     Laomi Holcombe was born circa 1860 at WI.¹ He was the son of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹

     Abie M. Holcombe was born circa 1865 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹

     William George Holcombe was also known as William Julian Holcombe. He was born on 8 March 1870 at WI.¹ He was the son of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹ William George Holcombe married Clara Alice Sears on 1 August 1895 at Jefferson Co., WI. William George Holcombe died on 11 September 1932 at age 62. He was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Jefferson Co., WI.

     Austin Holcombe was born circa 1872 at WI.¹ He was the son of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹

     Maud L. Holcombe was born in September 1878 at WI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Austin Holcombe and Abigail Jane Wanzer.¹

     Mary Amanda Emmes was born on 26 October 1854 at Wyocena, Columbia Co., WI.^1,2 She married (?) Holmes.¹ Mary Amanda Emmes married Lewis Augustus Holcombe, son of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront, on 16 February 1879 at Adams, Adams Co., WI.^1,2 Mary Amanda Emmes died on 14 October 1932 at Colburn, Adams Co., WI, at age 77.²

     (?) Holmes married Mary Amanda Emmes.¹ (?) Holmes died.¹

     Roy Nathaniel Holcombe was born on 11 January 1880 at Leola, Adams Co., WI.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Augustus Holcombe and Mary Amanda Emmes. Roy Nathaniel Holcombe married Margaret Theresa Iverson circa 1936 at Mason, WI.² Roy Nathaniel Holcombe died on 31 January 1960 at Beloit, Rock Co., WI, at age 80.²

     Laomi Holcombe Jr. was born circa 1799 at NY.^1,2 He was the son of Laomi Holcombe and Hannah (?)¹ Laomi Holcombe Jr. married Patience Pelton, daughter of James Pelton and Harriet Clark, on 24 April 1827 at Lagrange Twp., Lorain Co., OH.³ Laomi Holcombe Jr. married Clarissa J. Rose, daughter of Eliza Pelton. Laomi Holcombe Jr. died on 16 August 1877.³

There are two Laomi Holcombe men in this family that can be confused. Laomi son of Laomi, and Laomi son of Noah. They are first cousins, and their common ancestor is Noah (b. 1752).

Laomi Jr. was enumerated in the 1830 Carlisle (LaGrange), Lorain Co., OH, federal census. His household consisted of males: under 5 3, 20-30 1; females 20-30 1.

The dates for Patience's birth and marriage were from undocumented web forums.

On 20 September 1850 Laomi and "Patia" were enumerated in the Concord, Jefferson Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 45 born in VT, she was 40. Children in the household were Wardsey 22, Austin 21, George 15, John 14, Patience 13, Rozina 11, and Lucy 5.

On October 3rd 1850 Laomi and Patience were enumerated in the LaGrange Twp. Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer age 50 born in NY, she was 48. Children in the household were Austin 20, Lucretia 18, George 16, John 14, Patience 12, Rosina 10, and Lucy 4.


Laomi and Patience "Halcomb" were enumerated in the 1860 Concord, Jefferson Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 60 born in VT, she was 46. The only child in the household was Lucy 16. Son Wardsey was his nearest neighbor.


Laomi appears back in Lagrange, Lorain Co., OH in the 1870 census, age 69. Also in the household are a 29 year old female "Clara"? born in Ohio, Eliza a 2 year old born in MI, and Alvira an 11 month old born in OH.

     George W. Holcombe was born circa 1857 at WI.¹ He was the son of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹

     Mary Malvina Holcombe was born in June 1859 at WI.^1,2 She was the daughter of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹ Mary Malvina Holcombe married Charles W. Lindsay circa 1880.²

Charles and Malvina were enumerated in the 1900 Leola, Adams Co., WI federal census. He was a farmer age 46, she was 40. The only child in the household was Ora 19. Sister-in-law Eleanor Holcombe, age 34 was also enumerated in the household.

     Clark W. Holcombe was born circa 1860 at WI.¹ He was the son of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹ Clark W. Holcombe married Artemissa Buskirk, daughter of Irvin Buskirk and Maria (?), circa 1880.²

Clark and Artemissa were enumerated in the 1900 Colburn, Adams Co., WI, federal census. He was a farmer age 38, she was 38. They had been married 19 years and had two children, both still living. The only child enumerated in the household was Emily A. 12.

     Rosa A. Holcombe was born circa 1862 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹

     Clara A. Holcombe was born circa 1863 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹

It appears to be Clara enumerated in the 1900 Leola, Adams Co., WI, federal census with husband Charles (--?--). They named a son born in Sept 1890 "Wardsey".

     Emily Jane Holcombe was born circa 1866 at WI.¹ She was the daughter of Wardsey Searle Holcombe and Margaret Catherine Cront.¹