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     Esther Gleason married Lieut. Ephraim Bancroft.¹

     Isaac Watson married Florence Lattin, daughter of Eugene M. Lattin and Emma Phoebe Case.

     Aaron Moore was born in 1729 at Queen Anne Parish, Prince George Co., MD.¹ He was the son of George Moore and Elizabeth Lucas. Aaron Moore married Mary Prather circa 1750 at Washington Co., MD.¹ Aaron Moore died in 1785 at Springhill Twp., Fayette Co., PA.¹

     John Price was born circa 1714 at Wales, Henrico Co., VA.¹ He married Mary Randolph, daughter of Col. William Randolph II and Elizabeth Beverley, circa 1740 at Henrico Co., VA.¹ John Price died circa 1782 at Cool Water, Hanover Co., VA.¹

     Anna Estelle Lawson married Robert Lee Shields, son of Dolphus Theodore Shields and Alice Easley, in 1906.¹

     George Moore was born circa 1695. He married Elizabeth Lucas in 1716 at Prince George Co., MD.

     Alice Easley was born in May 1873.² She was the daughter of Mariah Easley and Bolus (?).¹ Alice Easley married Dolphus Theodore Shields, son of Melvinia (?), circa 1889.¹

     Rufus W. Bechtle was born in 1874 at KS.¹ He was the son of John Bechtle and Mary Eliza Messenger.¹

     Melvinia (?) was born circa 1844.¹ She died on 4 June 1938 at Kingston, Bartow Co., GA. She was buried on 6 June 1938 at Kingston Cemetery, Kingston, Bartow Co., GA.

     David Coleman Moore was born on 8 July 1851.¹ He was the son of John Moore and Mary Ann (?).¹ David Coleman Moore married Ruth Eveleen Newman on 26 November 1874 at Galena, OH.¹ David Coleman Moore died on 7 September 1903 at age 52.¹

     Henry Lee was born in 1787.¹ He was the son of Maj. Gen. Henry Lee III and Matilda Lee.¹ Henry Lee married Ann McCarthy.¹ Henry Lee died in 1837.¹ He was buried at France.

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1879 at NY.¹ She married James W. Holcombe, son of James S. Holcombe and Sarah Elizabeth Perry.¹

     E. Lyman Holcombe was the son of John Holcombe and Rachel Wright.¹

     Lillian M. Holcombe was born circa 1904 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Holcombe and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Donald Earl Moore was born on 28 October 1924 at Peebles, Adams Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Earl Edmund Moore and Dana Ethel Frost.¹ Donald Earl Moore married Jessie Neal Matthews on 29 November 1945 at Mason Co., KY.¹ Donald Earl Moore died on 4 January 2004 at West Union, Adams Co., OH, at age 79.^1,2

     Catherine A. Holcombe was born circa 1908 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Holcombe and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Benoni Hills married Hannah Strong, daughter of Thomas Strong Jr. and Mary Stebbins, on 29 December 1723 at Northampton, Hampshire Co., MA.^1,2

     Irene C. Holcombe was born circa 1909 at NY.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Holcombe and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Epaphras Loomis was born on 31 March 1756.¹ He was the son of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills.¹

     Florence L. Holcombe was born circa 1915.¹ She was the daughter of James W. Holcombe and Elizabeth (?).¹

     Capt. George Dabney was born on 17 August 1742 at VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Price, daughter of John Price and Mary Randolph, circa 1762 at VA.¹ Capt. George Dabney died in 1824 at VA.¹

     Virginia A. Firsich was born on 15 June 1928 at Shelby Co., IN. She was the daughter of Ira L. Firsich and Thelma P. (?).¹ Virginia A. Firsich died on 30 October 2009 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 81.

From the Indianapolis Star, 2 November 2009:

Virginia Ann McDowell 81, of Indianapolis, departed this life October 30, 2009. Virginia was born June 15, 1928 in Shelby County, IN to Ira and Thelma Firsich. She had worked for Indiana Bell and Bishop Chatard High School. Virginia was a willing and dedicated volunteer at Christ the King Catholic Church for over forty years where she had served as a Eucharistic Minister and Sacristy Attendant. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed gardening, cooking and bird watching. She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty years, John A. McDowell; children, John P. (Mary) McDowell, Patty L. (Steve) Simmons, Mike J. McDowell, MaryAnn (Mike) Hackman; sister Patty Koby and grandchildren, Jonathan, Maggie, Drew, Eric, Elisa, Candace, Marcy, Jack, Robin and Sam and great-granddaughter, Taylor. Funeral services for Virginia will begin at 9:30 AM Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Christ the King Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 4 – 8 PM Tuesday, November 3rd in the mortuary. Interment Oaklawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Bishop Chatard High School or to Christ the King Catholic Church.

     Remembrance Loomis was born on 27 February 1759.¹ He was the son of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills.¹ Remembrance Loomis died on 16 January 1777 at Milford, New Haven Co., CT, at age 17.¹

Remembrance was sent in Nov. 1776 under Capt. Beebe of Litchfield, to re-enforce the garrison of Fort Washington on the Hudson, and on the surrender of that fort became a British prisoner. On the 27th of Dec. he was exchanged, but died on his way home. ²

     Thelma P. (?) was born on 20 April 1908 at IN.^1,2 She married Ira L. Firsich circa 1925.¹ Thelma P. (?) died on 8 January 1992 at age 83.²

     Noadiah Bancroft was born on 13 December 1753.¹ He was the son of Lieut. Ephraim Bancroft and Esther Gleason.¹ Noadiah Bancroft married Jerusha Loomis, daughter of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills, on 7 September 1780.¹ Noadiah Bancroft died in November 1827 at age 73.¹

     Ira Loomis was born on 19 September 1770.¹ He was the son of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills.¹

     M. Lois Whitman was born on 19 November 1922 at Princeton, IN. She married Thomas J. Mooney.¹ M. Lois Whitman died on 31 October 2009 at age 86. She was buried on 6 November 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN.

Lois was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing and active in their Alumni Association. She married her husband, Thomas, in Kansas City where he was stationed in the Navy. While there, she worked as an RN at Jewish Hospital. They returned to Evansville where she worked as an RN at St. Mary's Hospital. She later worked as a public health nurse and for private practice physicians. She was an active supporter of the Democratic Party. She and Tom were charter members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and members of the Chancel Choir for many years. Lois was a past CCD instructor and held offices with the Evansville Deanery and National Council of Catholic Women. Lois was a founding member of the Coterie Club and Friday Night Dance Club. She lived life fully and loved her family and many friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Martha McDowell and husband, John, of Zionsville, Ind; son Thomas J. Mooney III and friend, Debra Cordell, of Evansville; grandchildren, Christina Polen of Evansville, Thomas J. Mooney IV and wife, Jenifer, of Evansville, Jonathan McDowell and wife, Danielle, of Indianapolis and Maggie McDowell of Atlanta, Ga; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Nicholas Polen and Jacob and Ryan Mooney; sisters-in-law, Catherine Macmillan, Iris Whitman and Helen Mooney. Lois had 28 god children and several great god children.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Tom, in 2005.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue, and on Friday, November 6, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. There will be a memorial service at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

     Deacon Lorrain Loomis was born on 9 June 1764.¹ He was the son of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills.¹

     Loretta Edith Coonrod was born on 15 October 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer Coonrod and Ellen Lott.¹ Loretta Edith Coonrod died in April 1987 at Chateaugay, Franklin Co., NY, at age 74.¹

     Daniel Coe Hudson was born on 24 April 1774.¹ He married Mary Loomis, daughter of Capt. Epaphras Loomis and Mary Hills, on 16 February 1797.¹ Daniel Coe Hudson died in July 1840 at age 66.¹

     Mary Randolph Keith was born on 28 April 1737 at Fauquier Co., VA. She was the daughter of James Keith and Mary Isham Randolph. Mary Randolph Keith married Thomas Marshall in 1754 at Fauquier Co., VA. Mary Randolph Keith died on 19 September 1809 at age 72.

     Lieut. Ephraim Bancroft married Esther Gleason.¹