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     Clara Margodt married Joseph Holcombe, son of Joseph David Holcombe and Susie Stracenrider.¹

     Peter Christopher Hill was born on 24 February 1981 at Floresville, Wilson Co., TX. He married Crystal Marie Champion. Peter Christopher Hill died on 8 April 2011 at Sutherland Springs, Wilson Co., TX, at age 30.¹

From the April 19, 2011 edition of the Wilson County News, Floresville, Texas

Peter Christopher Hill passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. He was born in Floresville on Feb. 24, 1981, to John and Carolyn Hill.

It is difficult to sum up such a magnificent life in a few words. Peter was always larger than life, and everything he did reflected his bold personality. He filled many roles in his short but richly blessed life. He was always quick to say, "I am blessed," and "God is Good!" He was a true servant of God and was devoted to sharing the Gospel with everyone he met. He believed in living without regrets, and his many accomplishments speak for themselves.

Peter was married to the love of his life for 10 years. Together they lived each day as a new adventure. They were blessed with five beautiful children. His children are grateful to him for everything he taught them and will always cherish the wonderful time they had with their Daddy.

He is remembered by his many friends and family members for his generosity, his strong character, and his charming smile. He had a cheerful heart and even in the depths of his illness, he found joy in life.

He was employed at Texaloy Foundry in Floresville as special projects manager. He was a member of the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church, serving as a deacon and Sunday school teacher, as well as leading Bible study groups at work and at home. He loved refurbishing old Jeeps, trucks, and other vehicles and machines. He was a skilled welder and could build or repair anything of metal. He could fix anything … except maybe the cat!

Peter made a great impression on many people in his short lifetime and will be remembered fondly.

Peter was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John Weber and Mildred "Dutch" Hill; and his uncles, Lee Anthony Hill and David Uhlig.

He is survived by his parents; his wife, Crystal Champion Hill of Sutherland Springs; his children, 2 sons and 3 daughters; his siblings, Mark Hill and wife Cherie of Floresville, Torie Hill of San Antonio, and Dorothy Hill of Floresville; his grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Uhlig of Floresville; and his nieces and nephew, Lillian Hill, Raelyn Hiser, and Shane Flores.

A visitation was held on Tuesday, April 12, at 5 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Funeral Home Chapel in Floresville.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Interment followed in the Floresville City Cemetery in Floresville.

     Thomas W. Markle married Doria Ragland, daughter of Alvin A. Ragland and Ava Burrow.

     Lily Holcombe was born on 12 June 1874.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Eliflet Holcombe and Amy Philinda Griffin.¹ Lily Holcombe married Moses Alexandar Cunningham on 11 December 1909 at Redding, CA.¹ Lily Holcombe married Harry Steele on 5 December 1913 at MI.

     Amanda Smith was born in 1835.¹ She married Sidney Holcombe, son of Moses Holcombe and Elizabeth Mann.¹ Amanda Smith died on 14 June 1911.¹

     Steve R. Ragland was born in 1908. He was the son of Jeremiah Ragland and Claudie Ritchie. Steve R. Ragland married Lois Russell in 1929 at TN. Steve R. Ragland died in 1983 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Nancy Holcombe was born in 1861.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Nancy Holcombe died on 17 February 1888.¹

     Jeremiah Ragland was born in 1881 at Clayton, GA. He married Claudie Ritchie. Jeremiah Ragland died on 4 October 1944 at Walden's Hospital, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. He was buried on 8 October 1944 at Green Hill Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN.

     Fidelia Holcombe was born on 24 March 1871.¹ She was the daughter of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Fidelia Holcombe died in 1875.¹

     Alvin A. Ragland was born circa 1930. He was the son of Steve R. Ragland and Lois Russell. Alvin A. Ragland died in 2011.

     Eva May Holcombe was the daughter of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Eva May Holcombe died on 26 January 1879.¹

     Josiah Nott Marshall was born on 24 January 1869 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Marshall and Mary Annabella Hails.¹

     Anis Cheeseman also went by the name of Annie Cheeseman. She married Orlando Holcombe, son of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Anis Cheeseman died on 13 April 1913.¹

     Richard Holcombe was born circa 1850 at NY.¹ He was the son of Levi Holcombe Jr. and Harriet Elliott.¹

     Laura May Holcombe was born on 6 August 1884.¹ She was the daughter of Orlando Holcombe and Anis Cheeseman.¹

     Millicent L. Irwin was born circa 1889 at Canada.¹ She married Arthur Elmer Holcombe, son of Orlando Holcombe and Anis Cheeseman, on 16 September 1909.¹

     Karen H. Holcombe was the daughter of Clifford H. Holcombe and Edith Beattie.¹ Karen H. Holcombe married Andrew G. Brown.¹

     Thelma Holcombe was the daughter of Arthur Elmer Holcombe and Millicent L. Irwin.¹ Thelma Holcombe married Stewart McMillan.¹

     Walter William Stasey was born on 6 January 1941 at Gary, IN.¹ He died on 28 July 1994 at Syracuse, Kosciiusko Co., IN, at age 53.^1,2 He was buried on 1 August 1994 at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.¹

     Myrtle I. Holcombe was born on 10 July 1889.¹ She was the daughter of Orlando Holcombe and Anis Cheeseman.¹ Myrtle I. Holcombe married Lee Dancey.¹

Lee and Myrtle were enumerated in the 1920 Brockway, St. Clair Co., MI, federal census. He was a farmer age 32, she was 30. The only child in the household was Thelma age 1 year 10 months. Also enumerated was Lemuel Dancy, Lee's father, age 73.²

     Florence M. Johnson was born circa 1894 at Canada.¹ She married Floyd W. Holcombe, son of Orlando Holcombe and Anis Cheeseman, circa 1916.¹

     Miles Holcombe was born circa 1841 at New Lyme, Ashtabula Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Orrin Holcombe and Rhoda Knowton.¹

     Mary Jane Campbell was also known as Mary Jane Oles.² She was born on 30 April 1859.¹ She married Charles H. Holcombe, son of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Mary Jane Campbell died on 6 September 1899 at age 40.¹ She was buried at McFadden Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair Co., MI.²

     Marshall S. Holcombe was born in July 1864 at MO.^1,2 He was the son of Ethan Allen Holcombe and Alice Carmen.^1,3 Marshall S. Holcombe married Sarah Elizabeth Horner on 1 January 1884 at Linn Co., IA.³

Marshall and Sallie were enumerated in the 1900 Cedar Rapids, Linn Co. IA, federal census. He was a fruit gardner age 35, she was 33. Children in the household were William J. 15, Mabel B. 3, and twin Sylvia M. 3. Also in the household was father Ethan A. 68.

     Adeline Jane Burgess was born on 24 January 1852 at Canada.^1,2 She married Sidney Holcombe, son of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹ Adeline Jane Burgess died on 31 July 1932 at Sanilac Co., MI, at age 80.^1,2 She was buried at Downing Cemetery, Deckerville, Sanilac Co., MI.²

     Minnie Dagg married Franklin Holcombe, son of Sidney Holcombe and Amanda Smith.¹

     Eva Holcombe was the daughter of Franklin Holcombe and Minnie Dagg.¹ Eva Holcombe married Paul Gardner.¹

     Margie Mainer married Edgar Holcombe, son of Franklin Holcombe and Minnie Dagg.¹

     Flora M. (?) was born in 1912.¹ She married Kenneth Robert Holcombe, son of Franklin Holcombe and Minnie Dagg.¹ Flora M. (?) died in 1992. She was buried at Fairmont Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.