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     Julia Stimson Thorne was born in 1945. She married Senator John Forbes Kerry, son of Richard John Kerry and Rosemary Isabel Forbes, on 23 May 1970 at Bay Shore, Suffolk Co., NY.¹

     Maria Teresa Thierstein Simoes-Ferreira was born on 5 October 1938 at Lourenco Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique. She married Henry John Heinz III on 5 February 1966 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ Maria Teresa Thierstein Simoes-Ferreira married Senator John Forbes Kerry, son of Richard John Kerry and Rosemary Isabel Forbes, on 26 May 1995 at Nantucket, Nantucket Co., MA.¹

     Henry John Heinz III was born on 23 October 1938 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ He married Maria Teresa Thierstein Simoes-Ferreira on 5 February 1966 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.¹ Henry John Heinz III died on 4 April 1991 at Lower Merion, PA, at age 52.¹

     Richard John Kerry was born on 28 July 1915 at Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA. He married Rosemary Isabel Forbes, daughter of James Grant Forbes and Margaret Tyndal Winthrop, on 8 February 1941 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. Richard John Kerry died on 29 July 2000 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, at age 85.

     Rosemary Isabel Forbes was born on 27 October 1913 at Paris, France.¹ She was the daughter of James Grant Forbes and Margaret Tyndal Winthrop.¹ Rosemary Isabel Forbes married Richard John Kerry on 8 February 1941 at Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL. Rosemary Isabel Forbes died on 14 November 2002 at Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex Co., MA, at age 89.¹

     James Grant Forbes was born on 22 October 1879 at Shanghai, China.¹ He was the son of Francis Blackwell Forbes and Isabel Clark. James Grant Forbes married Margaret Tyndal Winthrop, daughter of Robert Charles Winthrop Jr. and Elizabeth Mason, on 28 November 1906 at 10 Walnut St., Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.^1,2 James Grant Forbes died on 24 April 1955 at Paris, France, at age 75.¹

     Margaret Tyndal Winthrop was born on 23 February 1880 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Charles Winthrop Jr. and Elizabeth Mason.³ Margaret Tyndal Winthrop married James Grant Forbes, son of Francis Blackwell Forbes and Isabel Clark, on 28 November 1906 at 10 Walnut St., Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.^1,2 Margaret Tyndal Winthrop died on 7 July 1970 at St Briac Sur Mer, Ille et Vilaine, France, at age 90.^1,2

     Francis Blackwell Forbes was born on 11 August 1839. He married Isabel Clark, daughter of William Mather Clark and Isabella Staples, on 8 May 1867 at New York, NY. Francis Blackwell Forbes died on 2 May 1908 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, at age 68.

     Isabel Clark was born in July 1846 at NY. She was the daughter of William Mather Clark and Isabella Staples. Isabel Clark married Francis Blackwell Forbes on 8 May 1867 at New York, NY. Isabel Clark died on 1 September 1931 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, at age 85.

     William Mather Clark was born on 26 May 1805 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT. He was the son of Stephen Clark and Roxanna Phelps. William Mather Clark married Isabella Staples. William Mather Clark died on 21 November 1878 at New York, New York Co., NY, at age 73.

     Isabella Staples married William Mather Clark, son of Stephen Clark and Roxanna Phelps.

     Stephen Clark was born circa 1775 at CT. He married Roxanna Phelps on 6 October 1802 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT. Stephen Clark died on 18 September 1828.

     Roxanna Phelps was born circa 1764. She married Stephen Clark on 6 October 1802 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT. Roxanna Phelps died on 19 January 1837 at Litchfield, Litchfield Co., CT.

     Maria Hillyer was born on 20 September 1802 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Horace Melancton Hillyer and Anna Holcombe.¹ Maria Hillyer married Benjamin Sheldon Hayes, son of Benjamin Hayes and Rosanna Hayes, on 17 May 1826 at First Congregational Church, Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ Maria Hillyer died on 6 September 1878 at Washington, Washington Co., PA, at age 75.²

     Miranda Hillyer was born on 20 September 1802 at Granby, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Horace Melancton Hillyer and Anna Holcombe.¹

     Lucy Stevens was born circa 1717 at Stonington, New London Co., CT. She was the daughter of Henry Stevens Jr. and Elizabeth Fellows.¹ Lucy Stevens married Ephraim Smith on 3 January 1743/44 at Stonington, New London Co., CT.² Lucy Stevens died on 4 May 1806 at Pottstown, Montgomery Co., PA.

     King George Windsor V was born in 1865. He died in 1936.

     Hillyer Ryder was born on 24 July 1850 at Carmel, Putnam Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Judge Ambrose Ryder and Mary Miranda Hillyer.¹

     Mary Grace Ryder was born on 15 May 1863.¹ She was the daughter of Judge Ambrose Ryder and Mary Miranda Hillyer.¹ Mary Grace Ryder died on 26 October 1901 at age 38.¹

     Stephen Ryder was born on 15 February 1866 at Carmel, Putnam Co., NY.¹ He was the son of Judge Ambrose Ryder and Mary Miranda Hillyer.¹ Stephen Ryder married Annie Louise Cooper on 9 September 1890.²

     Lydia Holcombe was born circa 1838 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead.¹

     John Parks was born on 30 April 1798 at Harrison Co., OH. He married Beulah Messenger, daughter of Elijah Messenger and Lucretia Matson, on 23 November 1820 at Harrison Co., OH. John Parks died on 25 August 1844 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH, at age 46. He was buried at Perry Cemetery, Tuscarawas Co., OH.

Beulah was enumerated in the 1850 Perry, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. She was 53. Children in the household were Caroline 19, Bulah A. 17, Wesley 16, Elizabeth L. 15, Rebecca M. 15, Laban 12., and Sarah L. 4.

Beulah was enumerated in the 1860 Perry, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. She was a farmer, age 62. Children in the household were Wesley 26, Lucinda 24, Matilda 24, Sarah L 14, and John W. 10.

     Beulah Messenger was born on 5 March 1798 at CT. She was the daughter of Elijah Messenger and Lucretia Matson. Beulah Messenger married John Parks on 23 November 1820 at Harrison Co., OH. Beulah Messenger died on 27 August 1884 at Lincoln Co., KS, at age 86, and was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery, Lincoln Co., KS.

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"The Lincoln Banner" (newspaper), Lincoln Center, Lincoln county, Kansas, 17 Sep 1884:

Beulah Parks.
Beulah Messenger was born March 9, 1798, at Simsburg, Conn., and moved to Ohio with her parents. She joined the Methodist church in her 18th year, and was married to John Parks in 1820. In 1833 she and her husband joined the reformed Methodist, and she was a member of said church up to her death, which occurred on the 27th of August, 1884. She was the mother of 14 children, 12 of whom lived to be grown. Four had passed over the great river of death. Mother Parks was a great Bible reader as well as a firm believer in its teachings. So she lived; trusting and believing in the Savior, and was, we believe, fully prepared to go and be with Jesus as well as her husband, who died in the triumph of a living faith, 40 years ago; trusting that her children may live so that they may be enabled to meet Father and Mother Parks in that world where there is no sorrowing - J.F. Baker

Mrs. Beula [sic] Parks fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Josephus Baker, in Lincoln county, Kan., on Aug. 27, 1884. She had lived 86 years, 6 months and 18 days. She was born in Simsbury, Conn. Sixty years of her life she spent in Ohio. Here in Kansas she found herself among her children and grandchildren. She joined the church at the age of 18, her trust in his savior made her life very cheerful and her death a triumph. Rev. E. Bradbury conducted the funeral services at Sunnyside.

     John Madison Parks was born on 23 August 1821 at Harrison Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. John Madison Parks married Mary Milliken on 13 December 1847 at Tuscarawas Co., OH. John Madison Parks married Lucinda Isophene Treakle on 1 September 1867 at Tuscarawas Co., OH. John Madison Parks died in 1909 at KS.

John M. and Mary were enumerated in the 1850 Perry, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 29, she was 24. The only child in the household was Matilda C. 1.

John M. and Mary were enumerated in the 1860 Perry, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 38, she was 32. Children in the household were Matilda C. 10, John M. 7, Nancy A. 5, Mary E. 2, and Samuel T. 2 months. He was buried at Oswego City Cemetery, Labette Co, KS.

     Robert Finley Parks was born in 1822 at Harrison Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger.

     George Washington Parks married Mary Carpenter. George Washington Parks was born in 1824 at Harrison Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. George Washington Parks married Mary Ann Millikin on 6 June 1847. George Washington Parks died in 1854 at Astoria, Fulton Co., IL.

George and Mary A. were enumerated in the 1850 Rush, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 25, she was 20. Children in the household were James M. 1, and John W. 8 months.

     William Harrison Parks was born on 1 March 1825 at Harrison Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. William Harrison Parks married Mary Ann Wilson on 6 July 1851 at Tuscarawas Co., OH. William Harrison Parks married Sarah Ann Brink on 17 April 1870 at Fulton Co., IL. William Harrison Parks died on 7 January 1909 at Marietta, Fulton Co., IL, at age 83. He was buried at Marietta Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL.

William H. and Polly a. were enumerated in the 1860 Perry, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a Farm Laborer, age 35, she was 38. Children in the household were Robert F. 7, and James D. 5.

William and Sarah A. were enumerated in the 1880 Harris, Fulton Co., IL, federal census. He was a farmer, age 55, she was 47. The only child in the household was Mary Luella, 8.

     Mary Emeline Parks was born in October 1826 at Harrison Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Mary Emeline Parks married John Norman Steele on 11 March 1847 at Tuscarawas Co., OH. Mary Emeline Parks died in March 1902 at Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 75. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Denver Co., CO.

Mary Steel was enumerated in the 1860 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL, federal census. She was a seamstress, 33. Children in the household were Mary L. 12. Amelia 11, James 9, emily 5, Lucinda 3, and Sarah 3 months.

Mary was enumerated in the 1870 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL, federal census. She was 43. Children in the household were Nellie 21, James 19, Emma 16, Lucinda 13, and Sallie 10.

     Beulah Ann Parks was born in 1828 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Beulah Ann Parks married Samuel N. Clifford in 1850 at OH.

It is probably this Samuel and Beulah enumerated in the 1860 Cadiz, Harison Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 37, she was 28. The children, listed in the original order were Oscar 2, Lawrence 1, Melinda 12, George 10, and Louisa 6. From this order you could question if Samuel had an earlier marriage or if the last three children were from another Clifford family. Also enumerated was Nancy Clifford, 73.

     David Russell Hankins was buried at Valley View Cemetery, Finney Co, KS. He was born on 25 September 1903 at Welch, Craig Co, Indian Territory, OK. He married Naomi Cecile Vandolah, daughter of William Arthur Vandolah and Mattie Lovella Bell, on 16 January 1926 at Belmont, Kingman Co, KS. David Russell Hankins died on 2 September 1987 at Garden City, Finney Co, KS, at age 83.¹

     Jenet Holcombe was born circa 1842 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead.¹

     Caroline Parks married Summerfield Shaw. Caroline Parks married ? Dicks. Caroline Parks was born in 1830 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Parks and Beulah Messenger.

     Wesley Parks was born in August 1833 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Wesley Parks married Elizabeth Alexander.

Wesley and Elizabeth were enumerated in the 1870 Rush, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 30, she was 28. Children in the household were Matilda 12, John 9, and Lewis 3.

Westley and Eliza A. were enumerated in the 1880 Mill, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer age 45, she was 38. Chilcren in the household were Matilda 18, John A. 16, Lewis 12, William O. 4, and Adella B. 8 months.

Widower Wesley was enumerated in the 1900 Goshen, Tuscarawas Co., OH, federal census. He was a boarder in the household of Curtis Keffer. He was 66.

     Rebecca Matilda Parks was born on 22 February 1835 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Rebecca Matilda Parks married Joseph Baker at Lincoln Co., KS. Rebecca Matilda Parks died on 7 June 1916 at Gentry, Benton Co., AR, at age 81.

     Elizabeth Lucinda Parks was born on 22 February 1835 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. She was the daughter of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Elizabeth Lucinda Parks married Robert Wilson. Elizabeth Lucinda Parks died on 23 December 1910 at Red Cloud, Webster Co, NE, at age 75.

     Laban Parks was born on 28 March 1838 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger. Laban Parks married Rachael Ann Grewell. Laban Parks died on 3 February 1920 at age 81.

Laban and Rachel were enumerated in the 1870 Swan City, Saline Co., NE, federal census. He was a farmer, age 32, she was 27. Children in the household were Annie 8, Grant 7, Philip 4, and Arthur 2.

Layman and Rachel A. were enumerated in the 1880 Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO, federal census. He was 42, she was 35. Children in the household were Anna 18, Grant 16, Philip 14, Arthur 12, Eva Bell 9, Leverne 5, and Cassius 1.

Laban and Rachel A. were enumerated in the 1900 Southeast Loveland, Larimer Co., CO, federal census. He was a farmer, age 62, she was 58; they had been married 40 years and 7 of their 8 children still survived. Children in the household were LaVerne 23, L Cassius 21, and Daniel V. 17.

Laban and Rachel were enumerated in the 1910 Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, federal census. He was 72, she was 69. children in the household were Grant 46, and Danie 27.

Laban S. and Rachel L. were enumerated in the 1920 Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, federal census. He was 81, she was 78. Children in the household were Bamford G. 56, and Daniel V. 36.

     Infant Parks died in 1840. He was born in 1840 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger.

     James Parks died in 1840 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was born in 1840 at Perry Township, Tuscarawas Co., OH. He was the son of John Parks and Beulah Messenger.

     Hiram P. Holcombe was born circa 1840 at OH.¹ He was the son of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead.¹ Hiram P. Holcombe married Sylvia (?)²

     Lucy B. Holcombe was born circa 1844 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead.¹

     Wanzer Holcombe was also known as Wanser Holcombe. He was born on 9 September 1827 at Portage Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead.¹ Wanzer Holcombe married Sophronia C. Stough, daughter of Jacob Stough, on 25 September 1851.²

Wanser and Sophronia were enumerated in the 1870 Ravenna, Portage Co., OH, federal census. He was a Stone Mason, age 42; she was 41. Children in the household were William 16, a jewelers apprentice, and Harry, 5.

Wanser and Sophrona C. were enumerated in the 1880 Ravenna, Portage Co., OH, federal census. He was a Glass Manufacturer, age 52, she was 50. The only child in the household ws Harry S. 16.

from "History of Portage County, Ohio" published by Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885


WANZER HOLCOMB, capitalist, Ravenna, was born September 9, 1827, in this county, son of William A. Holcomb. He received his education in the schools of the home district and at Marlboro Academy, Stark Co., Ohio. In early life he learned the trade of stone and brick mason with his father. On September 25, 1851, he was married to Miss Sophronia C. Stough, of Ravenna, daughter of the well known pioneer, Jacob Stough, and was brought up in this city. Their children are Margaret (now Mrs. Smith), William W. and Harry S. After living in Edinburg two years and in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, five years our subject and family finally settled in Ravenna. Mr. Holcomb was appointed in 1857 Superintendent of Masonry on the A.&G.W. (now the N.Y.,P.&O.) R.R., which position he held until 1868. Since that time he has been engaged as contractor, taking extensive contracts for corporations and railroad companies. Since 1870 he has been connected with the Diamond Glass Works of this city, and now owns a one-half interest in the concern. Mr. Holcomb is a member of the Disciples Church. He is a life-long Republican.

     Sophronia C. Stough was born circa 1828 at OH.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Stough. Sophronia C. Stough married Wanzer Holcombe, son of William Abbot Holcombe and Lydia Olmstead, on 25 September 1851.¹

     Harry Holcombe was born circa 1864 at OH.¹ He was the son of Wanzer Holcombe and Sophronia C. Stough.¹

     Earle Ambrose Ryder was born on 9 June 1890.^1,2 He was the son of Clayton Ryder and Carrie Holcombe.¹ Earle Ambrose Ryder died in February 1980 at West Hartford, Hartford Co., CT, at age 89.²

     Morton Ryder was born on 1 October 1894.^1,2 He was the son of Clayton Ryder and Carrie Holcombe.¹ Morton Ryder died in May 1980 at Carmel, Putnam Co., NY, at age 85.²

     Willis Holcombe Ryder was born on 23 April 1896.^1,2 He was the son of Clayton Ryder and Carrie Holcombe.¹ Willis Holcombe Ryder died on 8 October 1991 at age 95.²

     Annie Louise Cooper married Stephen Ryder, son of Judge Ambrose Ryder and Mary Miranda Hillyer, on 9 September 1890.¹

     Ambrose Ryder was born on 7 August 1891.^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Ryder and Annie Louise Cooper.¹ Ambrose Ryder died in November 1980 at Mahopac, Putnam Co., NY, at age 89.²

     Leland Cooper Ryder was born on 6 April 1893.^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Ryder and Annie Louise Cooper.¹ Leland Cooper Ryder died in December 1974 at Carmel, Putnam Co., NY, at age 81.²

     Gertrude Ryder was born on 9 March 1895.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Ryder and Annie Louise Cooper.¹