Harriet Case1

b. 9 June 1786, d. circa 1853
     Harriet Case was born on 9 June 1786 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.1 She was the daughter of Darius Case and Mary Giddings.1 Harriet Case died circa 1853 at Hartland, Hartford Co., CT.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 45, item 94iii.

Cornish Case1

b. 1 October 1833, d. 1899
     Cornish Case was born on 1 October 1833 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Japhet Homer Case and Aseneth Colt.1 Cornish Case married Mary Jane Pease.1 Cornish Case died in 1899.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 105, item 267vii.

Alice Eliza Giddings1

b. 8 July 1854, d. 7 August 1918
     Alice Eliza Giddings was born on 8 July 1854.1 She was the daughter of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case.1 Alice Eliza Giddings died on 7 August 1918 at age 64.2 She was buried at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.2

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279ia.
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Alice Eliza Giddings Dunbar (8 Jul 1854–7 Aug 1918). Memorial no. 75701505, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75701505, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Harvey Case1

b. 10 June 1823
     Harvey Case was born on 10 June 1823.1 He was the son of Japhet Homer Case and Aseneth Colt.1 Harvey Case married Lucinda Loomis.1

Citations

  1. [S899] Minot S. Giddings, Giddings Family, Page 182, item 696.5.

Mary Addie Giddings1

b. 6 April 1856, d. 25 June 1904
     Mary Addie Giddings was born on 6 April 1856.2 She was the daughter of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case.1 Mary Addie Giddings married Samuel D. Newell.3 Mary Addie Giddings died on 25 June 1904 at Bristol, Hartford Co., CT, at age 48.2 She was buried at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.2

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Mary Addie Giddings Newell (6 Apr 1856–25 Jun 1904). Memorial no. 55518434, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518434, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Mary Addie Giddings Newell (6 Apr 1856–25 Jun 1904). Memorial no. 55518434, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518434, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Samuel D Newell (1847–1931). Memorial no. 55518433, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518433, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Cora M. Hart1

b. 25 December 1869, d. 25 June 1966
     Cora M. Hart was born on 25 December 1869.1,2 She married Frederick Watson Giddings, son of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case, in 1890.1,2 Cora M. Hart died on 25 June 1966 at age 96.2 She was buried on 29 June 1966 at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.2

From the Hartford Courant, 27 June 1966, page 12:

Mrs. Cora Hart Giddings, 96, of Hempstead, L.I., N.Y., a native and former resident of Bristol, died Saturday night after a long illness.

She was the widow of Frederick W. Giddings, a wagon and carriage manufacturer here in the later part of the 19th century and the early part of this century. She was born in Bristol and was a graduate of the Clarence A. Bingham, then the North Side School. Her husband sold his business properties at North Main and Center streets, in 1920, property on which the Endee Inn and other New Departure buildings are located.

After living in Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Giddings moved to Long Island following the death of her husband. While in Bristol, she was active in the affairs of Prospect Methodist Church.

She leaves a daughter, Miss Sue Giddings, a former supervisor of music in the Hempstead School Department. A son, Watson Hart Giddings, a prominent musician, died in 1929.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Hempstead. Burial will take place in West Cemetery here with a committal service at 1 p.m. Wednesday to be conducted by the Rev. Kenneth B. Grady, pastor of Prospect Methodist Church.

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279ic.
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Cora M Hart Giddings (25 Dec 1869–25 Jun 1966). Memorial no. 55518426, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518426, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Samuel D. Newell1

b. 1847, d. 1931
     Samuel D. Newell was born in 1847.1 He married Mary Addie Giddings, daughter of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case.1 Samuel D. Newell died in 1931.1 He was buried at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Samuel D Newell (1847–1931). Memorial no. 55518433, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518433, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Mercy Case1

b. 13 September 1790, d. 5 February 1860
     Mercy Case was born on 13 September 1790 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.1 She was the daughter of Jedediah Case Jr. and Lettice Tuller.1 Mercy Case married George Merrell on 15 April 1829.1 Mercy Case died on 5 February 1860 at age 69.1

Child of Mercy Case and George Merrell

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 80, item 187iv.
  2. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 81, item 187iva.

Frederick Watson Giddings1

b. 28 March 1860, d. 31 May 1941
     Frederick Watson Giddings was born on 28 March 1860.1 He was the son of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case.1 Frederick Watson Giddings married Cora M. Hart in 1890.1,2 Frederick Watson Giddings died on 31 May 1941 at age 81.3 He was buried at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.3

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279ic.
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Cora M Hart Giddings (25 Dec 1869–25 Jun 1966). Memorial no. 55518426, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518426, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Frederick Watson Giddings (29 Mar 1860–31 May 1941). Memorial no. 55518425, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518425, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Hannah Dowd1

b. 31 October 1791, d. 10 August 1826
     Hannah Dowd was born on 31 October 1791.1 She died on 10 August 1826 at age 34.1 She married George Merrell on 10 August 1826.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 80, item 187iv.

Charles Samuel Giddings1

b. 4 August 1862, d. 19 December 1883
     Charles Samuel Giddings was born on 4 August 1862 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Watson Giddings and Adeliza Munson Case.1 Charles Samuel Giddings died on 19 December 1883 at age 21.1 He was buried at West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford Co., CT.2

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279id.
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Charles Samuel Giddings (4 Aug 1862–19 Dec 1883). Memorial no. 55518431, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55518431, accessed 22 June 2020, citing West Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: C Greer (contributor 47180683).

Adelaide Laura Case1

b. 10 April 1842
     Adelaide Laura Case was born on 10 April 1842 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1,2 She was the daughter of Owen Case and Laura Munson.1 Adelaide Laura Case married Joel Tiffany Case, son of Orsman Case, on 16 October 1867 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.2

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279iii.
  2. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 145, item 424.

George Merrell1

b. May 1788, d. 12 March 1865
     George Merrell was born in May 1788.1 He married Hannah Dowd on 10 August 1826.1 George Merrell married Mercy Case, daughter of Jedediah Case Jr. and Lettice Tuller, on 15 April 1829.1 George Merrell died on 12 March 1865 at age 76.1

Child of George Merrell and Mercy Case

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 80, item 187iv.
  2. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 81, item 187iva.

Ann Tiffany1

b. 11 December 1819, d. 4 October 1893
     Ann Tiffany was born on 11 December 1819 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 She married Orsman Case, son of Freeman Case and Sybil Bliss, on 24 November 1842 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 Ann Tiffany died on 4 October 1893 at age 73.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 106, item 270.

Samuel Munson Case1

b. 24 November 1834, d. 6 June 1841
     Samuel Munson Case was born on 24 November 1834 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Owen Case and Laura Munson.1 Samuel Munson Case died on 6 June 1841 at age 6.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 108, item 279ii.

Mary Holbrook1

d. 3 April 1744
     Mary Holbrook married Capt. Israel Loomis, son of Ensign John Loomis and Martha Osborne, on 27 September 1743.1 Mary Holbrook died on 3 April 1744.1

Citations

  1. [S137] Elisha Scott Loomis, Joseph Loomis, page 163, item 324.

Owen Elliott Case1

b. 18 January 1849, d. 1 December 1894
     Owen Elliott Case was born on 18 January 1849 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Owen Case and Laura Munson.1 Owen Elliott Case died on 1 December 1894 at age 45.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 147, item 430.

Ethel Lucinda Oliver

b. 29 April 1902, d. 26 January 1985
     Ethel Lucinda Oliver was born on 29 April 1902 at Berkshire, Tioga Co., NY. She married Newton Wiliam Holcombe, son of Homer Ward Holcombe and Lucy M. Baker, on 8 May 1920. Ethel Lucinda Oliver died on 26 January 1985 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY, at age 82. She was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Children of Ethel Lucinda Oliver and Newton Wiliam Holcombe

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Ethel Lucinda “Ma” Oliver Holcomb (29 Apr 1902–26 Jan 1985). Memorial no. 68926703, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68926703, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Lesa Townsend (contributor 47057988).
  2. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Phidelia Holcomb Colby (11 Feb 1921–26 Nov 1989). Memorial no. 68926508, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68926508, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Homer W. Holcomb (23 Jan 1927–23 Mar 1984). Memorial no. 68910816, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68910816, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).
  4. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Wanita J. Holcomb Slack (18 May 1929–25 Nov 2008). Memorial no. 53793299, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53793299, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Virgil Rural Cemetery, Virgil, Cortland County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kswh (contributor 46633789).
  5. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Edith I. Holcomb Beebe (8 Mar 1931–1 Feb 2013). Memorial no. 104557151, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104557151, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Daryl Doty Holloway (contributor 47593735).
  6. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Robert J Holcomb (16 Oct 1935–23 May 1994). Memorial no. 24062006, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24062006, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Speedsville Cemetery, Speedsville, Tompkins County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kelly (contributor 46796773).
  7. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Rodney Newton Holcomb (6 Oct 1938–25 Jul 2003). Memorial no. 86886405, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86886405, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Highland Cemetery, Richford, Tioga County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kswh (contributor 46633789).

Joel Tiffany Case1

b. 12 October 1845
     Joel Tiffany Case was born on 12 October 1845 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Orsman Case.2 Joel Tiffany Case married Adelaide Laura Case, daughter of Owen Case and Laura Munson, on 16 October 1867 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 145, item 424.
  2. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 106, item 270.

Thlema L. Holcombe

b. 4 April 1923, d. 21 July 1996
     Thlema L. Holcombe was born on 4 April 1923 at Blodgett Mills, Cortland Co., NY. She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver. Thlema L. Holcombe married Walter M. Muckey. Thlema L. Holcombe died on 21 July 1996 at Virgil, Cortland Co., NY, at age 73. She was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Thelma I. Holcomb Muckey (4 Apr 1923–21 Jul 1996). Memorial no. 99534232, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99534232, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).

Orsman Case1

b. 9 December 1813, d. 29 January 1889
     Orsman Case was born on 9 December 1813 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 He was the son of Freeman Case and Sybil Bliss.2 Orsman Case married Ann Tiffany on 24 November 1842 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT.1 Orsman Case died on 29 January 1889 at Barkhamsted, Litchfield Co., CT, at age 75.1

Child of Orsman Case

Citations

  1. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 106, item 270.
  2. [S418] Ruth Cost Duncan, John Case 2nd Edition, page 63, item 270.

Esther Iona Holcombe

b. 31 March 1933, d. 22 February 1993
     Esther Iona Holcombe was born on 31 March 1933 at Richford, Tioga Co., NY. She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver. Esther Iona Holcombe married Robert P. Snavley on 29 November 1951. Esther Iona Holcombe died on 22 February 1993 at Labadieville, LA, at age 59. She was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Esther Iona Holcomb Snavely (31 Mar 1932–22 Feb 1993). Memorial no. 68887335, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68887335, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).

Ruth Ann Holcombe

b. 1945, d. 9 December 1971
     Ruth Ann Holcombe was born in 1945. She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver. Ruth Ann Holcombe died on 9 December 1971 at Owego, Tioga Co., NY. She was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Ruth Anne Holcomb Smith (1945–9 Dec 1971). Memorial no. 68926717, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68926717, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).

Simon Loomis1

b. 24 August 1760, d. 28 December 1841
     Simon Loomis was born on 24 August 1760 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT.1 He was the son of Capt. Israel Loomis and Mercy Marsh.1 Simon Loomis married Sarah Holbrook on 23 October 1783.2 Simon Loomis died on 28 December 1841 at Lebanon, New London Co., CT, at age 81.2 He was buried at Liberty Hilll Cemetery, Lebanon, New London Co., CT.3

Child of Simon Loomis and Sarah Holbrook

Citations

  1. [S137] Elisha Scott Loomis, Joseph Loomis, page 163, item 853.
  2. [S137] Elisha Scott Loomis, Joseph Loomis, page 206, item 853.
  3. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Simon Loomis (24 Aug 1760–28 Dec 1841). Memorial no. 45624282, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45624282, accessed 13 October 2020, citing Liberty Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by: John Beckstein (contributor 46939506).
  4. [S137] Elisha Scott Loomis, Joseph Loomis, page 206, item 2180.

Phidelia Holcombe1

b. 11 February 1921, d. 26 November 1989
     Phidelia Holcombe was born on 11 February 1921.1 She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Phidelia Holcombe died on 26 November 1989 at Newark Valley, Tioga Co., NY, at age 68.1 She was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Phidelia Holcomb Colby (11 Feb 1921–26 Nov 1989). Memorial no. 68926508, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68926508, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).

Walter M. Muckey

d. 18 November 1994
     Walter M. Muckey married Thlema L. Holcombe, daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver. Walter M. Muckey died on 18 November 1994.

Wanita J. Holcombe1

b. 18 May 1929, d. 25 November 2008
     Wanita J. Holcombe was born on 18 May 1929 at Blodgett Mills, Cortland Co., NY.1 She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Wanita J. Holcombe died on 25 November 2008 at Cortland, Cortland Co., NY, at age 79.1 She was buried on 28 November 2008 at Virgil Rural Cemetery, Virgil, Cortland Co., NY.1

WANITA J. SLACK, age 79, of 1891 Babcock Hollow Road, Cortland, NY (Town of Virgil) passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at her home after a long illness. Wanita was born May 18, 1929 at Blodgett Mills, NY a daughter of the late Newton and Ethel Oliver Holcomb and was a life area resident. She was retired from being a Home Health Aide for Cortland County. Her first husband , William Slack, died in 1977. Later she was married to Leo Freelove who passed away in 1998. She enjoyed senior travel and casino trips, but of all she enjoyed her family that will greatly miss her.

Survivors include her sons, Paul J. (Marjorie) Slack and Carl W. (Louisa) Slack both of Virgil, her daughter, Thelma L. (Douglas) Gunn also of Virgil; a step-daughter, Karen Lunn; a step-son, Marlin L. Freelove; a brother, Jack (Frances) Holcomb of Florida and a sister, Edith (Henry) Beebe of Newark Valley; a daughter-in-law, Beverly Slack of Berkshire; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Leon H. Slack; a step-son, Harold J. Freelove; siblings, Phelidela Colby, Thelma Muckey, Homer Holcomb, Esther Snavely, Robert Holcomb, Rodney Holcomb and Ruth Smith.

Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 in Virgil Rural Cemetery with Rev. Archie Smith officiating. There are no calling hours. Those wishing to remember Wanita are asked to consider Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Parkway, Cortland, NY 13045 of the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, NY www.perkinsfuneralhome.com.

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Wanita J. Holcomb Slack (18 May 1929–25 Nov 2008). Memorial no. 53793299, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53793299, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Virgil Rural Cemetery, Virgil, Cortland County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kswh (contributor 46633789).

Robert P. Snavley

     Robert P. Snavley married Esther Iona Holcombe, daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver, on 29 November 1951.

Edith Irene Holcombe1

b. 8 March 1931, d. 1 February 2013
     Edith Irene Holcombe was born on 8 March 1931 at Richford, Tioga Co., NY.1 She was the daughter of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Edith Irene Holcombe died on 1 February 2013 at Newark Valley, Tioga Co., NY, at age 81.1 She was buried on 9 February 2013 at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1 She was born;

Edith Irene Beebe, 81, of Newark Valley, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013 following a period of declining health. Edith is survived by her sons, David (Kathy) and Walter (Carol) Beebe; her brother, Jack Holcomb; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Carole Beebe; and many nieces and nephews. Born on March 8, 1931 in Richford, NY, Edith was a daughter of the late Newton and Ethel Holcomb. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 63 years, Henry F. Beebe; her siblings, Thelma, Phidelia, Esther, Ruth, Robert, Homer; and her sons, Henry and Roger Beebe. Edith and Henry raised their family on their Wilson Creek Road farm. In addition to working on the farm, Edith was a long-time employee of IBM in Owego. A very crafty lady, she delighted in crocheting beautiful blankets, dolls and toys for her grandchildren. Her keen wit captivated her audience and her values and work ethics are her legacy. She will be greatly missed.

A Funeral Service and Celebration of Her Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley. Spring burial will be in Center Lisle Cemetery. Her family will receive friends prior to the service Saturday, from 12 noon until 2 PM. For those who wish, kindly consider directing memorials to the East Berkshire United Methodist Church in memory of Edith I. Beebe. Memories and condolences may be written in her guest book at macphersonfh.com

Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from February 3 to February 7, 2013.

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Edith I. Holcomb Beebe (8 Mar 1931–1 Feb 2013). Memorial no. 104557151, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104557151, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Daryl Doty Holloway (contributor 47593735).

Homer W. Holcombe1

b. 23 January 1927, d. 23 March 1984
     Homer W. Holcombe was born on 23 January 1927 at Blodgett Mills, Cortland Co., NY.1 He was the son of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Homer W. Holcombe died on 23 March 1984 at Endicott, Broome Co., NY, at age 57.1 He was buried at Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Homer W. Holcomb (23 Jan 1927–23 Mar 1984). Memorial no. 68910816, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68910816, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Center Lisle Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Paul R (contributor 47317162).

Connie J. Parlett

b. 8 June 1941, d. 6 November 2011
     Connie J. Parlett was born on 8 June 1941 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY.1 She married Robert Jason Holcombe, son of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver. Connie J. Parlett died on 6 November 2011 at age 70.1 She was buried at Speedsville Cemetery, Speedsville, Tompkins Co., NY.1

Berkshire: Connie J. Holcomb, 70, of Speedsville and Berkshire, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 following a period of declining health. Connie was born in Ithaca on June 8, 1941 a daughter of the late Ralph and Betty (Berrells) Parlett. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Richard, son, James Mine, and husband Robert Holcomb. She is survived by her children: Rodney (Julie) Holcomb, Newton and Charlie Holcomb, Vicki (John) Beebe, Bobbijo (Heath) Hines, Florence Brooks, Jessie Micha, Roberta and Rebecca Holcomb; 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, special loving caregivers, Louise Beebe and Angel Beebe and many special friends. Connie was a long time employee for the City of Ithaca. She enjoyed camping and bingo and was an expert swimmer. Her family will receive friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley on Thursday from 10-11 am. Funeral services and a celebration of her life will follow there at 11 am with Rev. James T. Willard officiating. Burial will follow in Speedsville Cemetery. Those who wish to honor Connie's memory with a donation are asked to kindly consider Speedsville Community Hall Assoc. c/o Art Jordan, 28 Mill Rd. Berkshire, NY 13736. Memories and condolences may be expressed in her guest book at macphersonfh.com

Published in Ithaca Journal on Nov. 8, 2011.

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Connie J. Parlett Holcomb (8 Jun 1941–6 Nov 2011). Memorial no. 133519866, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133519866, accessed 6 July 2020, citing Speedsville Cemetery, Speedsville, Tompkins County, New York, USA; Maintained by: Daryl Doty Holloway (contributor 47593735).

Robert Jason Holcombe1

b. 16 October 1935, d. 23 May 1994
     Robert Jason Holcombe was born on 16 October 1935 at Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1 He was the son of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Robert Jason Holcombe married Connie J. Parlett. Robert Jason Holcombe died on 23 May 1994 at Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, at age 58.1 He was buried on 26 May 1994 at Speedsville Cemetery, Speedsville, Tompkins Co., NY.1

From the Ithaca Journal, 25 May 1994:

SPEEDSVILLE--Robert J. Holcomb, 58, of 70 West Creek Rd., died suddenly on May 23, 1994, in Ithaca. Born on October 16, 1935, he was a son of the late Newton and Ethel(Oliver) Holcomb. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Homer and sisters: Ruth, Esther and Phildelia. He is survived by his wife: Connie J. (Parlett) Holcomb, at home, his children: Robert Holcomb, Newton and wife Anne Holcomb, Florence Brooks, Charlie Holcomb, and Rebecca all of Richford, Jessica Micha and Bobbi Jo Holcomb of Speedsville, Rodney and wife Julie Holcomb, Ithaca; his stepchildren: Vicki Card and James Miner, brothers and sisters-in-aw: Jack and Betty Holcombe, Rodney and Etta Holcomb, sisters and brothers-in-law: Edith and Henry Beebe, Wanita Slack, Thelma and Walter Muckey. He was also blessed with 10 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob enjoyed farming, gardening, stock car racing, dancing, cattle auctions and being a member of the Richford Fire Dept. in his early years he was an avid sportsman. During the past 15 years he has enjoyed hauling cattle and livestock for local farmers and friends. For the last three years his son Rodney has assisted him in this endeavor. Bob's greatest joy in life was his children and his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday from the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley with Pastor Vernon Gehm officiating. Interment will follow in Speedsville Cemetery. The family will receive their friends Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Robert J Holcomb (16 Oct 1935–23 May 1994). Memorial no. 24062006, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24062006, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Speedsville Cemetery, Speedsville, Tompkins County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kelly (contributor 46796773).

Rodney Newton Holcombe1

b. 6 October 1938, d. 25 July 2003
     Rodney Newton Holcombe was born on 6 October 1938 at Lisle, Broome Co., NY.1 He was the son of Newton Wiliam Holcombe and Ethel Lucinda Oliver.1 Rodney Newton Holcombe died on 25 July 2003 at age 64.1 He was buried at Highland Cemetery, Richford, Tioga Co., NY.1

RICHFORD - Rodney N. Holcomb, 64, passed away on July 25, 2003 following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Etta (Gilbert) Holcomb, at home; his children, Vickie Hammond, Virgil, Holly (Ralph) Cortright, Smithboro, Jeff (Cindy) Holcomb, Richford, Edie Clark, Cortland, Laryssa (Thomas) Card, Owego, Debra (Robert) Thayer, McLain, John Holcomb, Richford, Mitchell (Linda) Mock, SC, Charles A. Mock, Sandra Mock, Chenango Bridge, William (Melanie) Mock, TN, 21 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sisters, Edith (Henry) Beebe, Newark Valley, Juanita Slack, Virgil; brother, Jack Holcomb, Cortland, many nieces, nephews and cousins and his faithful canine companions, Lucky and Annie.

Rodney was born on October 6, 1938 in the Town of Lisle, a son of the late Newton and Ethel (Oliver) Holcomb. He was also predeceased by his six siblings. He was a life member and former chief of the Richford Fire Dept. and a member of the Richford Emergency Squad. He retired from Cortland County High Dept. following 33 years of service. Rodney was an avid hunter and "The Comedian of the Richford Diner."

The family will receive their friends at the MacPherson Funeral Home, Newark Valley on Monday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the funeral home. Rev. James T. Willard will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Richford. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Richford Fire Dept. or the Berkshire Emergency Squad in loving memory of Rodney N. Holcomb.

-Published in Ithaca Journal on July 28, 2003.

Citations

  1. [S888] Find A Grave Memorial; memorial page for Rodney Newton Holcomb (6 Oct 1938–25 Jul 2003). Memorial no. 86886405, database and images: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86886405, accessed 4 July 2020, citing Highland Cemetery, Richford, Tioga County, New York, USA; Maintained by: kswh (contributor 46633789).

Vivian Mabel Milllington

b. 14 April 1923, d. 24 July 2001
     Vivian Mabel Milllington was born on 14 April 1923 at Johnsburg, Warren Co., NY. She married Frank Charles Holcombe, son of Arthur F. Holcombe and Ethel Wood, on 28 June 1940 at Bakers Mills, Warren Co., NY. Vivian Mabel Milllington died on 24 July 2001 at age 78.

From the Glens Falls Post-Star, 26 Jul 2001, page 13:

Vivian (Millington) Holcomb Hewitt, 78, of Harrison Avenue, went to be with her son, her two husbands and her parents on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, after a long illness.

Born on April 14, 1923, in Johnsburg, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Leneta (Fuller) Millington.

She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Johnsburg.

Her husband of 28 years, Charles F. Holcomb Sr., passed away in 1985. Her second husband, Daniel R. Hewitt, passed away after 17 years of marriage.

Mrs. Hewitt worked for 15 years as a nurse's assistant at the Lockhart Home for Adults in Lake George and then took the same position for 10 years at Eden Park Health Care Center in Glens Falls.

Her enjoyments included trout fishing in the Hudson River, playing piano and accordion, bingo, bowling and her passion of picking and eating strawberries. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents and her two husbands, a son, Charles F. Holcomb Jr., also died before her.

Survivors include three children, Anthony Holcomb and his wife, Lucille of Schuylerville, John Holcomb and his wife Mary of Queensbury and Deborah Thaxton and her husband, Bernie, of Glens Falls; a brother, Arnold Millington and his wife, Dorothy, of Great Barrington, R.I; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Child of Vivian Mabel Milllington and Frank Charles Holcombe

Charles F. Holcombe Jr.

     Charles F. Holcombe Jr. was the son of Frank Charles Holcombe and Vivian Mabel Milllington.

Anne Goodrich

b. 1754, d. 1823
     Anne Goodrich was born in 1754 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT. She was the daughter of Elisha Goodrich and Rebecca Seymour. Anne Goodrich married Benjamin Austin on 28 June 1771 at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. Anne Goodrich died in 1823.

Child of Anne Goodrich and Benjamin Austin

Rebecca Seymour

b. circa 25 June 1711, d. 2 May 1792
     Rebecca Seymour was born circa 25 June 1711 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT. She married Elisha Goodrich, son of Allen Goodrich and Elizabeth Goodrich, on 21 November 1734 at Farmington, Hartford Co., CT. Rebecca Seymour died on 2 May 1792 at Berlin, Hartford Co., CT.

Child of Rebecca Seymour and Elisha Goodrich

Fanny Viets1

b. circa December 1849
     Fanny Viets was born circa December 1849.1 She was the daughter of Dan Alexander Viets and Caroline Phelps.1

Citations

  1. [S67] 1850 Federal Census,, On-line Database.

Benjamin Austin

b. 1750, d. 1778
     Benjamin Austin was born in 1750 at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. He married Anne Goodrich, daughter of Elisha Goodrich and Rebecca Seymour, on 28 June 1771 at Pittsfield, Berkshire Co., MA. Benjamin Austin died in 1778 at West Point, Orange Co., NY.

Child of Benjamin Austin and Anne Goodrich