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     Sarah Slater was born on 6 February 1716 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Elias Slater and Sarah Buell. Sarah Slater married David Holcombe, son of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins, on 24 December 1735 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 Sarah Slater died on 11 January 1762 at age 45.

     Ralph Nadeau Holcombe was born on 3 April 1897 at Addison, Addison Co., VT. He was the son of Rollin Henry Holcombe and Mary Jane Nadeau. Ralph Nadeau Holcombe died on 12 September 1900 at Addison, Addison Co., VT, at age 3. He was buried at Town Line Cemetery, Bridport, Addison Co., VT.¹

     Philura Hollenbeck married David Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.

     David Holcombe was born on 11 November 1736 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.² David Holcombe died on 22 November 1736 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     David Holcombe was born on 30 November 1737 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.² He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.³ David Holcombe married Philura Hollenbeck. David Holcombe died in 1776.

Seaver says David's father married Phillina but since the father's wife Sarah did not die until 1762 and David and Phillina had child Anna in 1760, this would be highly unlikely. It is not certain that David and Phillina belong here but David's birth and marriage are at the appropriate times for this family.
Canaan records indicate that David and Phillina had children.

     Lt. Timothy Holcombe was born on 19 July 1740 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.⁴ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.⁵ Lt. Timothy Holcombe married Abigail Robbins in 1762. Lt. Timothy Holcombe lived at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT. He died on 18 September 1775 at age 35. He was buried at Shaftsbury, Bennignton Co., VT.

Died while on his way from Fort Ticonderoga on a furlow. He was Lieutenant in Rev. War, Capt. Buell's Company, Hinman's Continental Regiment. Children are recorded in Canaan Records.


His gravestone in Shaftsbury reads:
Sacred to the memory of Timothy Holcomb Lieutenant in the American Army who died in his return from the camp on the 18th of Sept 1775 in the 36th year of his age. Greatly beloved in his life & much lamented in his death.

     Abigail Robbins was born on 27 June 1748. She married Lt. Timothy Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater, in 1762.

     Amasa Holcombe was born on 17 January 1742 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.³ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.⁴ Amasa Holcombe married Eunice Morse, daughter of Solomon Morse and Elizabeth Fenn. Amasa Holcombe married Lois Heath on 27 October 1768.

     Lois Heath married Amasa Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater, on 27 October 1768.

     Elijah Holcombe lived at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT. He was born on 12 December 1744 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.³ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.⁴ Elijah Holcombe married Ann Kellog.

Canaan records contain the births of all of the following children.

     Called Queen Ann. Ann Kellog married Elijah Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.

     Darn! Bowman on Vol I. Page 136, Item 4585 has Sarah Holcombe marrying Samuel Taylor in 1786, son of Eldad and Thankful Day Taylor. Then on Vol II:Page 45, Item 42117 she has Tiriza Holcombe marrying Samuel Taylor in 1786, son of Eldad and Thankful Day Taylor.

McPherson on Page 75.2 Item A-4-5-7-6 has Sarah marrying Samuel; then on page 32.2, Item 4-2-1-2-8 Tiriza again marrying Samuel.

Tirza is listed both as a daughter of Thomas and Sarah Loomis Holcombe but also as a daughter of Enoch Holcombe. Sarah Holcombe was born on 26 July 1747 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.² She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.² Sarah Holcombe married Samuel Taylor, son of Eldad Taylor and Thankful Day, in 1786.

     Noah Holcombe was born on 12 August 1750 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.³ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.³ Noah Holcombe married Hannah Marsh. Noah Holcombe probably married as his second wife, Sarah Holcombe, his cousin, daughter of Joel Holcombe and Sarah Bull, between 8 January 1789 and 12 March 1793.⁴ Noah Holcombe died on 22 September 1841 at age 91.

McPherson doesn't show the marriage to Sarah Holcombe, nor does she show Elias and any of the female children. Bowman lists 12 children.

In Revolutionary war records, in a power of attorney form signed by Olive Elton, the daughter of Noah Holcomb she swears that her father died on 22 September 1841.

     Hannah Marsh married Noah Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater. Hannah Marsh died in 1826.

     Abraham Holcombe was born on 20 June 1753. He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater. Abraham Holcombe married Betsey Bosworth on 15 February 1777.

Enlisted July 1, 1780 as a private in the 5th Conn. Regt. in American Revolution; discharged Dec 13, 1780; served in Conn in Continental line; on US pension roll 72 years old. Moved to Plymouth, Chenango Co., NY. is recorded in the 1800 cnesus of Addison Co., Vt. as head of family. Both Abraham and Betsey have inscribed gravestones in cemetery north of and near Plymouth.

     Betsey Bosworth was born on 2 June 1758. She married Abraham Holcombe, son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater, on 15 February 1777. Betsey Bosworth died on 11 March 1846 at Plymouth, Chenango Co., NY, at age 87.

     Isaac Holcombe was born on 11 February 1755 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ He was the son of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater. Isaac Holcombe married Mary Darrah at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.² Isaac Holcombe married Abigail Bosworth.²

     Mary Holcombe was born on 11 February 1755. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Sarah Slater.

     Anna Holcombe was born in 1760. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck. Anna Holcombe married Oliver Root, son of Samuel Root and Sarah Webster, on 1 October 1778 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT; Another source says they were married in Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.² Anna Holcombe died on 17 July 1796 at Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.²

From the Root Genealogy, by James Pierce Root, "Oliver Root son of Samuel, grandson of Samuel, born in 1754, married at Southington, CT, 1 October 1778, Anna, daughter of David Holcomb of Canaan. He removed from South Canaan to Lenox, Mass where he died September 5, 1797, age 43."

Oliver was descended from Gov. John Webster of Connecticut through his mother, Sarah Webster.

     Oliver Root was born on 1 November 1754 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Root and Sarah Webster. Oliver Root married Anna Holcombe, daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck, on 1 October 1778 at Southington, Hartford Co., CT; Another source says they were married in Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT.¹ Oliver Root died on 5 September 1797 at Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA, at age 42.¹ He was buried at Church on the Hill Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire Co., MA.

     A second Abraham, this one to second wife; but Seaver does not offer any comment. Abraham Holcombe was born on 14 February 1762. He was the son of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     Elizabeth Holcombe was born in 1772. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck. Elizabeth Holcombe married William Boardman, son of Nathaniel Boardman and Mabel Holmes, in 1797.

     Philura Holcombe was born on 4 January 1768. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     Lucretia Holcombe was born on 21 June 1770. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     Solomon Holcombe was born on 29 January 1775. He was the son of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     Sarah Holcombe was born on 3 May 1776. She was the daughter of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     McPherson lists this David as A-4-5-7-17. But as previously stated, she missed a generation and he is probably A-4-5-7-1-8.


David is recorded in the 1850 cnesus of Canaan, District 33, Litchfield Co., CT, as a farmer,owning real estate $3000, living with son Nelson Holcombe. David Holcombe was born on 2 January 1773. He was the son of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck. David Holcombe married Sarah Tubbs. David Holcombe died on 8 August 1858 at age 85.

     Seaver lists this child and family. Robert Holcombe was born on 29 October 1779 at Canaan, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of David Holcombe and Philura Hollenbeck.

     McCracken shows two Miriams, Seaver only one. Miriam Holcombe was born on 11 July 1716 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.² Miriam Holcombe died on 16 September 1718 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT, at age 2.³

     McCracken disputes Simsbury Records that show birth 1718/19. Robert Holcombe was born on 2 March 1717 or 1718 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.² Robert Holcombe died on 8 March 1717 or 1718 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.

     Lois Drake was born on 15 June 1710 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Enoch Drake and Elizabeth Barber. Lois Drake married Matthew Holcombe, son of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Hannah Carrington, on 20 January 1729/30 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.³ Lois Drake and Matthew Holcombe were divorced in 1744.⁴ Lois Drake married Wright (?) Lois Drake died on 9 October 1799 at age 89.⁵

Lydia Married 2nd Henry or Jonathan Wright. They had children John, Moses, and Sybil. There is an inconsistency here. Stiles shows that Lydia was born in 1727; bowman has her marrying Mathew Holcombe (Vol I, page 58; then Benjamin Loomis in 1760 (vol I, Page 88.)

     Mathew Holcombe was born on 30 May 1730 at Wintonbury (now Bloomfield), CT. He was the son of Matthew Holcombe and Lois Drake.

     Elijah Holcombe was born on 5 March 1731/32 at Wintonbury (now Bloomfield), CT. He was the son of Matthew Holcombe and Lois Drake. Elijah Holcombe married Sarah Evans on 28 November 1753.

The baptisms of the children are cited by Stiles from a Windsor church record. An Elijah Holcombe, of Muskingdom County, Ohio, age 84 in 1819, received a pension for serving in the Pennsylvania Line. Wier, WR, and Stiles list their children.

     Of Hartford. Sarah Evans married Elijah Holcombe, son of Matthew Holcombe and Lois Drake, on 28 November 1753.

     Eli Holcombe was born on 30 August 1734. He was the son of Matthew Holcombe and Lois Drake. Eli Holcombe died in 1833.

     John Holcombe was born on 5 October 1749. He was the son of Matthew Holcombe and Lydia Porter.

     Luther Holcombe was born on 12 August 1752 at Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT. He was the son of Matthew Holcombe and Lydia Porter. Luther Holcombe married JoAnna Beebe at Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT. Luther Holcombe married Joanna Kellogg. Luther Holcombe married Sarah Newton in 1819. Luther Holcombe died on 20 July 1839 at Coventry, Chenango Co., NY, at age 86. He was buried at North Afton, NY.

For his Revolutionary War exploits see Stiles (2:396). Luther and first wife JoAnna had four children, two remain unidentified. Luther and Johanna had nine children, two are also unidentified. Information also from Jean Holcombe.

     JoAnna Beebe married Luther Holcombe, son of Matthew Holcombe and Lydia Porter, at Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT.

     There may be some confusion with another Sarah, dau. of John Holcombe, who was also listed as being born May 2, 1719. Sarah Holcombe was born on 2 May 1719. She was the daughter of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.¹

     McCracken shows 2 Miriams, the first d.y. Miriam Holcombe was born on 18 January 1719/20 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins. Miriam Holcombe married Noah Case, son of John Case and Abigail Humphrey, on 5 May 1740 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.² Miriam Holcombe died on 28 April 1795 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT, at age 75.

     McCracken notes this Noah is son of John Case (John, John) by his wife Abigail Humphrey.

Ruth Cost Duncan cites Simsbury Vital Records. Noah Case was born on 4 October 1720 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT. He was the son of John Case and Abigail Humphrey. Noah Case married Miriam Holcombe, daughter of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins, on 5 May 1740 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.⁴ Noah Case died on 17 December 1797 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT, at age 77.

     No birth found. McCracken places him here but also shows a second Joab as does Seaver. Bowman thinks this is the Joab that Seaver lists as a child of Joshua Sr. Joab Holcombe was born circa 1720. He was the son of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.¹ Joab Holcombe died on 5 December 1723 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.²

     Not in Seaver, McCracken states not in father's will. Bathsheba Holcombe was born on 3 January 1721/22 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.

     Joel Holcombe was born on 18 August 1723 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of Ensign Joshua Holcombe and Mary Hoskins.³ Joel Holcombe married Sarah Bull, daughter of David Bull and Sarah Ashley, on 20 November 1745 at Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT.² Joel Holcombe married Uraney Rose on 17 October 1784.² Joel Holcombe died on 24 February 1814 at Lexington, Greene Co., NY, at age 90.²