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     James Stillman Rockefeller was born on 8 June 1902 at New York City, NY. He was the son of William Goodsell Rockefeller and Sarah Elizabeth Stillman. James Stillman Rockefeller married Nancy Campbell Sherlock Carnegie, daughter of Andrew Carnegie II and Bertha Sherlock. James Stillman Rockefeller died on 10 August 2004 at Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, at age 102.

At the time of his death he was the oldest-known U.S. Olympic medal winner as well as the former head of the bank that grew into Citigroup , Rockefeller was the captain of Yale University's eight-man rowing team at the 1924 Paris Olympics. The team cruised ahead of the Canadians by less than 16 seconds, winning the gold medal. Another member of the crew was Dr. Benjamin Spock, renowned pediatrician and author.The oars from the winning race and the gold medal were prominently displayed in Rockefeller's house, grandson Stillman Rockefeller said. "I think he was really proud of that, probably more than the bank career," he opined. Stillman Rockefeller attributed his grandpere's long life to a regimented lifestyle: breakfast at 8 A.M., lunch at 1 P.M., a rye with water at 6 P.M. and dinner promptly at 7 P.M. He liked plain food and plenty of fresh vegetables, including those grown in the garden of his estate. Ever the Olympian, the elder Rockefeller was in good health until shortly before he died: He drove his car up until last year and would review documents from the various charities and businesses he helped lead, his grandson said.

     Nancy Campbell Sherlock Carnegie was born. She was the daughter of Andrew Carnegie II and Bertha Sherlock. Nancy Campbell Sherlock Carnegie married James Stillman Rockefeller, son of William Goodsell Rockefeller and Sarah Elizabeth Stillman. Nancy Campbell Sherlock Carnegie died in 1994.

     Andrew Carnegie II was born on 1 June 1870. He married Bertha Sherlock. Andrew Carnegie II died on 8 July 1947 at age 77.

     Bertha Sherlock was born. She married Andrew Carnegie II.

     Olive Holcombe was born circa March 1870 at MA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles A. Holcombe and Martha A. Wilder.¹

     Minnie W. Holcombe was born circa 1871 at MA.¹ He was the son of Charles A. Holcombe.¹

     Freddie Holcombe was born circa 1873.¹ He was the son of Charles A. Holcombe.¹

     George Holcombe was born in October 1857 at MA.¹ He was the son of MA Holcombe.¹ George Holcombe married Sarah E. (?) before 1885.¹

One possibility is that George may be the son of Charles Holcombe, a blacksmith of Belchertown, MA.


George and Sarah were enumerated in the 1900 New Britain, Hartford Co., CT, federal census. He was turner in a lock shop, age 42, she was 35. Children in the household were Charles F. 14, Lilly M. 13, Myrtle L. 10, Violet M. 8, George R. 5, and Aaron R. 2.

     Sarah E. (?) was born in October 1864 at England.¹ She married George Holcombe, son of MA Holcombe, before 1885.¹

     Charles F. Holcombe was born in August 1885 at CT.¹ He was the son of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹

     Lilly M. Holcombe was born in September 1886 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹

     Myrtle L. Holcombe was born in February 1890 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹

     Violet M. Holcombe was born in May 1892 at CT.¹ She was the daughter of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹

     George Russell Holcombe was born on 27 February 1895 at New Britain, Hartford Co., CT.^1,2 He was the son of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹ George Russell Holcombe married Christine (?).²

George registered for the WWII draft while living at 66 Vine St., New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. He worked at the American Hardware Corporation, Russell and Erwin Division, and listed Christine as his closest relative.

     Aaron R. Holcombe was born in April 1898 at CT.¹ He was the son of George Holcombe and Sarah E. (?).¹

     Henry C. Holcombe was born in December 1856 at CT.¹ He was the son of CT Holcombe.¹ Henry C. Holcombe married Gertrude (?) circa 1881.¹

     Gertrude (?) was born in March 1860 at CT.¹ She married Henry C. Holcombe, son of CT Holcombe, circa 1881.¹

     Caroline (?) was born in April 1825 at CT.¹ She married Jeremy Hoadley Holcombe, son of Lemuel Cicero Holcombe and Julia Griswold.¹

     Possible Common Ancestor Sherwood was born.

     Thomas Sherwood of Stratford was born. He was the son of Possible Common Ancestor Sherwood. Thomas Sherwood of Stratford married Sarah Seabrook, daughter of Robert Seabrook, by 1642.¹ Thomas Sherwood of Stratford left a will on 4 June 1657. He died by 1 Jan 1657/8. His estate was inventoried on 4 June 1658.

     George Williams Patterson was born on 18 June 1930 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.^1,2 He married Martha May Munsil, daughter of Lee Elverton Munsil and Evelyn Martha Shaw, on 21 December 1952 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.¹ George Williams Patterson died on 12 April 2003 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 72.^1,2

     Sarah Seabrook was the daughter of Robert Seabrook. Sarah Seabrook married Thomas Sherwood of Stratford, son of Possible Common Ancestor Sherwood, by 1642.¹

     Thomas Sherwood Jr. was born in 1624 at England. He was the son of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?). Thomas Sherwood Jr. married Sarah Wheeler circa 1646.

     Sarah Wheeler married Thomas Sherwood Jr., son of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?), circa 1646. Sarah Wheeler died by 1659.¹

     Hannah Sherwood was born circa 1620 at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

      Tomasin Sherwood was also known as Tamsen Sherwood. She was born at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

     Margaret Sherwood was born at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

     Sarah Sherwood was born at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

     Rose Sherwood was born circa 1622 at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

     Rebecca Sherwood was born circa 1625 at England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Alice (?).¹

     Matthew Sherwood was born circa 1644 at Stamford, CT.² He was the son of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Mary (?).¹

     Abigail Sherwood was born.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Mary (?).¹ Abigail Sherwood died in 1692.²

     Isaac Sherwood was born.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sherwood of Fairfield and Mary (?).¹

     Cornelia D. Fish was born in 1837; GS.¹ She married Albert Holcombe, son of Albern Holcombe and Elizabeth Thomas, in 1855; no children.¹ Cornelia D. Fish died on 9 November 1897; GS.¹ She was buried at Bear Valley Cemetery, Buena Vista, Richland Co., WI.

     Albert Holcombe was born in January 1862 at NY.^1,2,3 He was the son of Irving H. Holcombe and Sarah Mary Hull.¹ Albert Holcombe married Annie Smith in June 1892.¹

Albert was enumerated in the 1900 Fremont, Sullivan Co., NY, federal census. He was a manufacturer, age 38; he was a widower, and no children were enumerated in the household. His parents were enumerated nearby.

Albert and Elizabeth were enumerated in the 1920 Fremont, Sullivan Co., NY, federal census. He was a merchant, age 58, she was 62. There were no children in the household.

     Fanny Holcombe was born in August 1864 at NY.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Irving H. Holcombe and Sarah Mary Hull.¹ Fanny Holcombe married Frank Burnham circa 1886.^1,3

Frank and Fannie were enumerated in the 1920 Hancock, Delaware Co., NY, federal census. He was a dairy farmer, age 60(?), she was 55. Children in the household were Francis 24, Helen 19, and Irving 17.

     Annie Smith married Albert Holcombe, son of Irving H. Holcombe and Sarah Mary Hull, in June 1892.¹ Annie Smith died; on her 25th birthday.

     Grace Fish Holcombe was born circa 1901 at Binghamton, Broome Co., NY.^1,2 She was the daughter of Hamilton Reynolds Holcombe and Anna McCall.¹

     Sarah Louise Holcombe was born on 8 July 1904 at Binghamton, Broome Co., NY.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Hamilton Reynolds Holcombe and Anna McCall.¹ Sarah Louise Holcombe died on 27 November 1982 at Winchester, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 78.^3,4