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Frances COMBS 6-1 slave Source: Early Hampshire County Records, McSage and Jones, 1939. Note: (The following source listed him as Francis Ignatius COMBS) Hampshire County, Virginia (Now West Virginia) (1782-1850) Heads of Families and Index to the United States Census, Major Glen E. Michael, 1976.
Thomas COMBS 8-1-1 Source: Early Hampshire County Records, McSage and Jones, 1939.
Males Females Daniel COMBS 2 1 David COMBS 1 1 James COMBS 2 3 John COMBS 4 4 John COMBS 2 1 Jonas COMBS 2 2 Joseph COMBS 2 3 Thomas COMBS 4 2 Source: Index to the 1810 Census of Virginia, Elizabeth Bentley, 1990; Hampshire County, Virginia (Now West Virginia) (1782-1850) Heads of Families and Index to the United States Census, Major Glen E. Michael, 1976.
S M A L E S F E M A L E S F A C M L O G O A A 10 16 16 26 45 10 16 26 45 R R M N V un un un un un + un un un un + . I M U E 10 16 18 26 45 10 16 26 45 . . . S Daniel COMBS - - - - - 1 - - - - 1 1 - - - 0 Jacob COMBS - - - - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 1 0 James COMBS 4 - - - 1 - 1 2 - 1 - - 1 - - 0 Jonas COMBS 2 1 - - - 1 1 1 1 - 1 - 2 - - 0 Joseph COMBS 2 - - 2 1 - - - - 2 1 - - - 3 0 Mary COMBS 1 - - 2 - - 1 1 - 2 - 2 - - - 0 Ulery COMBS 2 - - - 1 - 3 - - 1 - - - - 1 0 (Ulery Combs is possibly Woolery Combs) Source: Matt Combs, Data From Lookup of Microfilm of 1820 Census, January 1997. Names from 1820 Census of Virginia, Joanne Felldin, 1976.
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 un un un un un un un un un un un un + 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Bilby COMBS 2 2 - - 1 - - - - - - - - Males 1 1 - - 1 - - - - - - - - Females Jacob COMBS 2 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - Males - 2 - - - 1 - - - - - - - Females James COMBS 2 2 1 1 1 - - 1 - - - - - Males 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - - - Females John COMBS - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - Males - - - - 1 1 - 1 - - - - - Females Jonas COMBS - - 1 - - - - - - 1 - - - Males - - - - - 1 - - 1 - - - - Females Joseph COMBS - - - 2 2 - 1 - - - - - - Males - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - Females Source: Matt Combs, Data From Lookup of Microfilm of 1830 Census, January 1997. Names from Hampshire County, Virginia (Now West Virginia) (1782-1850) Heads of Families and Index to the United States Census, Major Glen E. Michael, 1976.
5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 un un un un un un un un un un un un + 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Andrew COMBS - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Males 1 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Females Bilby COMBS 1 1 2 2 - - 1 - - - - - - Males 1 1 1 1 - - - - - - - - - Females James COMBS - 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 - - - - Males - - 1 - - - - 1 - - - - - Females James COMBS Jr. - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Males - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Females John J. COMBS - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Males - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - Females Source: Matt Combs, Data From Lookup of Microfilm of 1840 Census, January 1997. Names from Hampshire County, Virginia (Now West Virginia) (1782-1850) Heads of Families and Index to the United States Census, Major Glen E. Michael, 1976.
143 45 45 Absolem Combs 28 m VA Can't read Farmer Mary A. 31 f VA " Ann 5 f VA John Wm 4 m VA Mercy Jane 2 f VA Eliza C. 9/12 f VA 143 48 48 Peyton Combs 30 m VA Can't read Farmer Rebecca 26 f VA " Mary 7 f VA Ann 5 f VA Sarah 3 f VA 143 49 49 Andrew Combs 36 m VA Can't read Farmer Catharine 31 f VA " Mary Ann 11 f VA School Eliza 10 f VA " Elizabeth 8 f VA James 5 m VA Rebecca 4 f VA Nancy 1 f VA 146 91 91 Mathew Combs 25 m VA Farmer Christiana 23 f VA Harriett J. 3 f VA Elizabeth A. 2 f VA 147 105 105 Samuel Park 77 m VA None Susannah 67 f VA Anna 35 f VA Susannah 32 f VA James Combs 11 m VA 150 158 158 Gibson Ruckman 45 m VA Farmer James 18 m VA Susanna 16 f VA Thomas 13 m VA Anna 9 f VA John J. 7 m VA Hannah 1 f VA Anna Combs 64 f VA David Martin 25 m VA Labor 164 339 339 Wm H. Combs 42 m VA Blacksmith Mary A. 38 f VA James 11 m VA Rebecca A. 9 f VA Elizabeth C. 6 f VA Martha J. 1 f VA 173 451 451 John J. Combs 33 m VA Printer Susan M. 30 f VA Jno. S.M. 7 m VA School Theodore W. 5 m VA Zackery Taylor 3 m VA Thomas B. 1 m VA 239 1344 James Laurmore 64 m VA Farmer Naomi 60 f VA Elizabeth 17 f VA Silas N. Combs 14 m VA Labor Source: Extracted from microfilm copy in Nov-96 by Daryl Combs (Reformatted by Matt Combs)
Absolum COMBS 38 WM Farmer VA Mary A. (CORBIN) 41 WF VA Ann 16 WF VA John W. 14 WM VA Mary J. 12 WF VA Delilah C. 10 WF VA Maria 8 WF VA Iva 6 WF VA Robert J. 3 WM VA Martha A. 1 WF VA Hannah E. 1 WF VA Andrew COMBS 48 WM Farmer VA Catharine 42 WF VA James 16 WM VA Rebecca 14 WF VA Nancy 12 WF VA Sarah 10 WF VA Margaret 8 WF VA Mapas 5 WF VA George W. 3 WM VA Amanda 1 WF VA Ann COMBS 75 WF VA (in the house of Gibson RUCKMAN) John J. COMBS 46 WM Printer VA Susan L. (CRAWFORD) 36 WF VA John S. Mc. 16 WM VA Theodore 14 WM VA Zachariah T. 12 WM VA Thomas 11 WM VA Sarah 9 WF VA Anna 7 WF VA Phillip 6 WM VA James 4 WM VA Mary S. 1 WM VA Mathew COMBS 36 WM Farmer VA Christena 33 WF VA Harriet J. 14 WF VA Elizabeth A. 12 WF VA Lavinia M. 10 WF VA John A. 8 WM VA George W. 6 WM VA Eliza C. 1 WF VA Peyton COMBS 40 WM Farmer VA Rebecca J. (SWISHER) 36 WF VA Mary E. 16 WF VA Ann M. 14 WF VA Sarah C. 12 WF VA Philip S. 10 WM VA William G. 8 WM VA Rebecca J. 5 WF VA James M. 3 WM VA Pius COMBS 13 WM Farmer VA (in the house of George PARK) William H. COMBS 56 WM Farmer VA Mary Ann 42 WF VA Jas K.P. 18 WM Farmer VA Rebecca A. 15 WF VA Lucinda C. 13 WF VA Martha J. 12 WF VA Sarah E. 8 WF VA George W. 6 WM VA Rachel V. 2 WF VA Source: The 1860 Federal Census of Hampshire County, Virginia Daniel P. Oates, 1990
Absalom COMBS WM 48 WV Sherman Township Andrew COMBS WM 57 WV Sherman Township Ann COMBS WF 86 VA Sherman Township John J. COMBS, 53, M, W, Works in Printing Office, 300,100, WV Melvina, 48, F, W, Keeping House, WV John S., 28, M, W, Works in Printing Office, WV Sallie M., 17, F, W, WV Nancy M., 15, F, W, WV Philip P., 12, M, W, WV James R., 10, M, W, WV [Source: Matt Combs from Census Microfilm at the Charlotte Library, Charlotte, NC on 27 February 1998.] Margaret COMBS, 17, F, W, Domestic Servant, born VA, can't write, in the house of Bennet UMSTOTT, Farmer, Cabin Run Township (Mineral Co.), Most likely the daughter of Andrew COMBS. Peyton COMBS WM 50 WV Sherman Township Rebecca COMBS, 23, F, W, Domestic Servant, born VA, in the house of Okay JOHNSON, Farmer, Cabin Run Township (Mineral Co.), Most likely the daughter of Andrew COMBS. Source: West Virginia 1870 Census Index, Bradley W. Steuart, 1990 [Note from Matt: These appear to be Heads of Households only]
Absalom COMBS WM 58 Farmer VA VA VA Mary WF 61 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA Anna WF 35 Daughter VA VA VA Maria WF 28 Daughter VA VA VA Robert J. WM 22 Son Day Laborer VA VA VA Martha A. WF 20 Daughter VA VA VA Hannah E. WF 20 Daughter VA VA VA Andrew COMBS WM 67 Farmer VA VA VA Catharine WF 56 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA George W. WM 22 Son Laborer VA VA VA Andrew G. WM 19 Son Laborer VA VA VA Ida C. WF 12 Gr Dau At Home WV VA VA J.J. COMBS WM 66 Printer VA VA VA Mary WF 47 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA [Note from Matt: This is John Joseph COMBS and wife Mary RUSH] Peyton COMBS WM 60 Farmer VA VA VA Rebecca WF 56 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA James A. WM 23 Son Day Laborer VA VA VA Philip COMBS WM 30 Farmer VA VA VA Malinda WF 22 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA Lorena T. WF 3 Daughter WV VA VA Charles W. WM 7/12 Son Oct 1879 WV VA VA William COMBS WM 28 Farmer VA VA VA Mary M. WF 24 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA Samuel P. WM 1 Son At Home WV VA VA William L. WM 2/12 Son Mar 1880 WV VA VA Notes from Matt: William COMBS, b. 15 Jan 1852, d. 17 Jun 1925 Mary Matilda LOY, b. 13 Jun 1853, d. 29 Sep 1941 (Romney) Children: Griselda COMBS Samuel Payton COMBS, b. 1878, d. 1951 William Leldon COMBS, b. 19 May 1880, d. 10 May 1961 Kerwood COMBS, b. 1884, d. 1946 Lelia COMBS, b. 1891, d. 20 Oct 1902 Madison Lloyd COMBS, b. 11 Mar 1882, d. 24 Jan 1962 Source: Kim Hepfer Website, extracted 15 Feb 2003 Source: 1880 Census of West Virginia, Vol 13., William Marsh, 1992
Both Households are from Piedmont, WV. Phillip COMBS WM 24 B&O Shop VA VA VA Rebecca WF 24 Wife Keeping House VA VA VA Parker WM 1 Son WV VA VA James WM 22 Brother B&O Shop VA VA VA Theodore F COMBS WM 34 Wks in B&O Shop VA VA MD Margaret WF 31 Wife Keeping House PA PA PA Edgar L WM 7 Son WV VA PA Theodore F WM 4 Son WV VA PA Ethyln R WF 3 Dau WV VA PA Source: 1880 Census of West Virginia, Vol 2., William Marsh, 1981 [Note from Matt: Phillip, James, and Theodore are sons of John Joseph COMBS.]
List Not Complete. Jno COMBS Feb 1814 86 VA Editor Mary Aug 1830 69 MD Baker In Margin: "Gravel Lane", Household is from Romney, WV [Note from Matt: This is John Joseph COMBS and wife Mary RUSH] Source: Lookup of 1900 WV Census at Charlotte NC Library, 1998
All Households are from Piedmont, WV. List probably not complete. James R. COMBS Apr 1858 42 WV Mary F. Jan 1868 32 WV Earl L. Sep 1887 12 MD Helen M. Mar 1889 11 WV Jesse B. Aug 1890 9 WV Nellie L. Dec 1898 1 WV John S. COMBS Jan 1844 56 WV Madge M. May 1879 21 MD (daughter) Blanche Jun 1887 12 MD Frank B. May 1889 11 MD Pearl Oct 1895 4 MD Joseph COMBS Jul 1888 11 WV (nephew) Enumerated under: Johnson EMMART Source: Research of Opal Combs [Note from Matt: James and John are sons of John Joseph COMBS.]
Alvah COMBS, nephew, BM, age 18, Born in MD, Laborer (pulp mill) Earnest COMBS, nephew, BM, age 16, Born in MD, Laborer (mine) Listed in the house of Carrie JONES of Piedmont, WV.
Piedmont City, Paxton Street Combs James R Head O F M W 61 M No Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes Painter Self Mary F Wife F W 51 M No Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes None Grace L Daughter F W 12 S Yes Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes None Keyser City, Armstrong Street Combs James Ed. Head M W 40 M No No WV WV VA Auto Repairing Combs Flossie Wife F W 21 M Yes Yes WV WV WV None Burg Joseph Boarder M W 58 M Yes Yes WV WV WV Auto Repairman Combs Mary F. Head F W 57 D Yes Yes VA Scotland Scotland Work-by-Day See Asbury Son M W 16 S No Yes Yes WV VA VA Carpenter Keyser City, Piedmont Street Combs M L Head O M M W 41 M Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes Car repair work Mary Wife F W 30 M Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes None John Son M W 17 S Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes Laborer Lester Son M W 12 S Yes Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes None Richard Son M W 18 S Yes Yes WV WV WV Yes Laborer New Creek District Comb Cleland W M W 22 S Yes Yes WV WV WV Listed in the house of Wm H. BROWN Source: Mineral County Rootsweb website
County Tax Lists
The categories for the 1782 & the 1788-1799 are as follows: White men above age 16, Slaves, Horses, Cattle. For 1783-1787: White men above age 21, white men 16-21, Slaves, Horses, Cattle. 1782 Francis Combs Ign's 1, 1, 2, 4 1783 Francis Combs Ig 1, 0, 1, 6, 4 1784 Francis Combs Ignatiu 1, 0, 1, 4, 5 Thomas Combs 2, 0, 0, 4, 2 1785 Thomas Combs 3, 0, 0, 4, 4 1786 Thomas Combs 1, 1, 0, 3, 4 David Combs 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 1787 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 0, 2, 2 Thomas Combs 1, 1, 0, 2, 4 1788 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A Thomas Combs 3, 0, 5, N/A 1789 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 3, N/A Thomas Combs 2, 0, 3, N/A Francis Combs 1, 0, 0, N/A 1790 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 3, N/A Thomas Combs 2, 0, 3, N/A 1790 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A Ina's Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A 1791 Ingnasius Combs 2, 0, 2, N/A 1792 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A Martha Combs 0, 0, 1, N/A Daniel Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A 1793 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A David Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A 1794 Daniel Combs 1, 0, 3, N/A Jonas Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A 1795 Jonas Combs 1, 0, 3, N/A 1796 Daniel Combs 1, 0, 0, N/A Jonas Combs 1, 0, 3, N/A 1797 Daniel Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A Jonas Combs 1?, 0, 1, N/A Jonas Combs 2, 0, 1, N/A 1798 John Combs 1, 0, 1, N/A Daniel Combs 1, 0, 0, N/A 1799 Daniel Combs 1, 0, 0, N/A John Combs 1, 0, 2, N/A Jonas Combs 2, 0, 1, N/A Source: Hampshire County, [West] Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists, 1782-1799, (Miami Beach, FL: T.L.C. Genealogy, 1990). (email from Carol Geiss, geiss@worldnet.att.net)
Hampshire County 1800 - 1814 COMBS 1800 Lower District John COMBS, 1-2 John COMBS, 2-1 Thomas COMBS, 1 1800 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1 1801 Lower District Jonas COMBS, 1-1 Thomas COMBS, 1 John COMB, 1-2 1801 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-1 1802 Lower District John COMBS, 1 Jonas COMBS, 2-3 Thomas COMBS, 1 1802 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-2 1803 Lower District James COMBS, 1-1 Jonas COMBS, 2 Thomas COMBS, 1 John COMBS, 1-3 1803 Upper District No COMBS listed 1804 Lower District James COMBS, 1 John COMBS, Branch Mountain, 1 Jonas COMBS, 2 Thomas COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS, 1-3 1804 Upper District Daniel COMB, 1-2 1805 Lower District Jonas COMBS, 2-1 John COMBS, B Mountain, 1 John COMBS, 1-3 1805 Upper District No COMBS listed 1806 Lower District John COMBS, son of Jonas, 1 Jonas COMBS, 2-2 John COMBS Senior, B Mountain, 1-1 James COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS, 1-3 1806 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-2 1807 Lower District John COMB, 1-2 Jonas COMBS, 2-2 John COMBS, 1-1 1807 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-2 1808 No Taxes Collected 1809 Lower District John COMBS, B Mountain, 1-1 James COMBS, 1-2 Jonas COMBS, 2-3 John COMBS, 1-2 1809 Upper District Isereal COMBS, 1-1 Daniel COMBS, 1-2 Joseph COMBS, 1 1810 Lower District James COMBS, 1-2 Jonas COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS Junior, 1-2 David COMBS, 1-1 Thomas COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS Senior, 1-2 1810 Upper District Joseph COMBS, 1 Daniel COMBS, 1-2 Thomas COMBS, 1-1 1811 Lower District John COMBS, 1-3 James COMBS, 1-1 Thomas COMBS, 1-1 Jonas COMBS, 1-2 John COMBS Junior, 1 David COMBS, 1-1 1811 Upper District Joseph COMBS, 1 Daniel COMBS, 1-2 1812 Lower District Jonas COMBS, 1-3 Woolery COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS Junior, 1-1 John COMBS, Branch Mountain, 1-1 James COMBS, 1-1 John COMB, 1-2 1812 Upper District Joseph COMBS, 1 Daniel COMBS, 1-2 1813 Lower District James COMBS, 1-2 David COMBS, 1-1 Jonas COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS, 1-1 Woolery COMBS, 1-1 John COMB, 2-2 1813 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-3 Robert COMBS, 1, 1 Stud Joseph COMBS, 1 1814 Lower District James COMBS, 1-3 Woolery COMBS, 1-1 John COMBS, son of Jonas, 1-1 Jonas COMBS, 1-2 John COMBS, 1 David COMBS, 1-2 John COMB, 2-2 1814 Upper District Daniel COMBS, 1-3 Joseph COMBS, 1 Note: Woolery COMBS - wife Catherine, son Alfred moved to Picany Co, OH in 1823 Source: Hampshire County, Virginia (WV) Personal Property Tax Lists 1800 - 1814, Vicki B. Horton, 1995
Births
The following are my extracts of LDS film 0464941 recorded on 07/12/97. Hampshire County Births 1865-1880 Vol I. Name Date Parents Rept By Ann E.M. Combs 09/19/1867 James + Rhoda Combs - Lorena Combs 11/12/1876 Philip + Malinda Combs father *Leona Combs 11/12/1876 Philip + Malenda Combs father Samuel Combs 09/25/1878 William + Matilda Combs father Wm. Combs 03/19/1880 Wm. + Mary Combs father * 2 entries for the same person
"BIRTHS: COMBS: On the 22 unto Mr. and Mrs. Philip COMBS, a son" - Piedmont Herald, July 28, 1888
Mineral County, WV Births Book #1 - Year 1865 to 1904: Theodore Frederick Combs 6-13-1875 in Mineral Co. Parents - Theodore F. & Mary M. Combs James Joseph Combs 9-3-1880 in Piedmont Theodore & Mary Combs Maggie Combs 1-18-1881 in Piedmont Philip & Rebecca Combs Bessie Combs 7-1-1883 in Piedmont Philip & Rebecca Combs Howard Combs 10-9-1885 in Piedmont Philip & Rebecca Combs J. D. Combs [prob Joseph Denten Combs] 7-22-1888 in Piedmont Philip & Rebecca Combs Helen Combs 3-2-1889 in Piedmont James R & Mary Combs Stella M. Combs 9-25-1889 in Elk Garden Theodore & Dora Combs Jessie B. Combs 8-14-1890 James R & Mary F Combs James Albert Combs 3-17-1892 James R & Mary F Combs Lena Leota Combs 7-27-1892 in Elk Garden Theodore F. & Dora M. Combs Lewis Arthur Combs August -- (no date given) 1892 in Piedmont [poss Sept 1895?] J. R. & Mary F. Combs Nellie Louise Combs [poss Nellie Caroline Combs] 12-5-1898 in Piedmont James R & Mary F Combs Anna Eleanor Combs 3-30-1904 in Piedmont James R & Mary F Combs Book #2 - Year 1905-1919 (Male) Combs 6-17-1905 in Piedmont Jas R Combs & Mary F Combs (Female) Combs 1-23-1907 in Keyser Luther & Betty Combs (Male) Combs 3-9-1908 in Mineral Co Alfred & Rosa Combs (Female) Combs 9-28-1913 in Ridgeley L. L. Combs & Alice Combs Imelda Florence Combs 10-22-1914 in Piedmont E. Lee Combs & Josephine Combs Paul J. Combs 8-27-1915 in Piedmont H. C. & Emma A. Combs Josephine Louise Combs 11-11-1916 in Piedmont Earl & Josephine Combs Howard Combs Jr. 9-12-1919 in Piedmont H. C. Combs & Emma O'Neil Later Books Year 1919 - Present Eston Tucker Combs Born 11-29-1918 Piedmont Parents - E.T. Combs & Minnie Clark Elizabeth Virginia Combs 11-1-1921 Keyser Roy A. Combs & Hova Male Alice Joan Combs 7-26-1923 Piedmont Howard Christopher Combs & Emma Alice O'Neil Lownie Combs 5-19-1924 Piedmont Lowniew Combs & Usie Miller Madaline Lee Combs 11-8-1925 Piedmont Loring Combs & Pearl Basye (Male) Combs 6-27-1927 Ridgeley Lepouta C. Combs & Ruth Hanlin Donald Elwood Combs 4-14-1928 Piedmont Lory Combs & Pearl Basye (Female) Combs 4-6-1929 Wiley Ford Chas. H. Combs & Bessie C. Burch (Female) Combs 9-16-1931 Piedmont H. C. Combs Jr & Bertie Christine Davey (Female) Combs 12-23-1933 Keyser Gibson Bradford Combs Lena Gertrude Heare Janet Marie Combs 2-16-1939 Keyser Gibson Bradford Combs & Lena Gertrude Heare Ronald Paul Combs 9-15-1949 Keyser Paul Combs & Anna Bel Miller Gerald Lee Combs 2-4-52 Keyser Paul Combs & Anna Bel Miller Wallace Leon Combs 1-24-52 Ridgeley Robert Cleland Combs & Bessie Rebecca Lloyd Brenda Sue Combs 11-7-54 Keyser Paul Combs & Annabel Miller Richard Wayne Combs 8-1-1959 Keyser Paul Combs & Anna Bel Miller Mark Allen Combs 12-14-64 Keyser No father listed - Marie Faye Showalter Karen Renee Combs 12-18-65 Keyser Sherwood Combs & Marie Faye Showalter Source: Emails from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), 30 June and 02 July 1998
Deaths
25 Nov 1837 "Died in this place, on the afternoon of the Sabbath last, Mrs. Mary COMBS consort of Mr. Joseph COMBS in the 59th year of her age. Mrs COMBS was a member of the Presbyterian Church - was a kind and affectionate wife..." 28 July 1838 "Departed this life suddenly on Friday the 20th Inst. Mrs Rosanna COMB, consort of Biloy COMBS leaving a husband and ten small children to mourn ... Mrs. COMBS was a member of the Presbyterian Church ..." Source: Abstracts From the South Branch Intelligencer, Vicki B. Horton
In a newspaper titled the "Richmond Whig & Public Advertiser" is a reference that states, "Died- On Aug. 13, at the Glebe in Hampshire County, Va. (now W. Va.), Israel Combs, age about 64, formerly of Loudoun County. (page 4, column 5)." The index states the newspaper was published on Tuesday, August 28, 1855 and can be accessed on film number -- Library of Virginia Film 144. c. 1998 VTLS, inc. Source: Email from Denise Mortorff
1880 Hampshire Co, Virginia Mortality Schedule. Died: Ann COMBS, born in VA, d Apr 1880, age 95, Cause of death: Paralysis. Occupation: Housewife. Source: Combs Researcher Pat Orton
From my extract of LDS film 0464941 containing Vital Records information from Hampshire County, West Virginia. Deaths 1866 - 1894 Name Date Age Born Parents Rept By Amersy Combs 06/30/1871 17 - Andrew Combs - *Rebecca Combs 10/15/1861 25 - Andrew Combs - Sada Combs 07/11/1875 00 Hamp Margaret Combs Gfather Dandrew Combs 04/04/1880 95 Hamp Not Known son Andrew Combs 10/01/1885 24 Hamp Andrew + Catherine Combs mother Ida Combs 10/02/1885 17 Hamp Andrew + Catherine Combs mother Ethel Combs 01/??/1891 3mo Hamp Wm. + Elizabeth Combs father No Name Combs 03/22/1892 1da Hamp P.S. + Malinda Combs father Catherine Combs 01/20/1892 72 Hamp - son * I believe this is a column error. Most likely the parents were Payton Combs, the parents from the next row. Note: I have found the "Born" column to be unreliable.
"DEATHS: COMBS: On Monday last, after a brief illness, Rebecca, wife of Mr. Phillip P. COMBS, aged 34 years. The death of this lady is extremely sad as she leaves five very small children who with the bereaved husband, has the sympathy of the entire community." - Piedmont Herald, August 4, 1888
Mineral County, WV "Foreign" Deaths (Definition: they were a resident of Mineral County and died elsewhere) Elsworth E. Combs Died 1-19-89 in Preston County Born 1-19-20 in Mineral County Father: James E. Combs Mother: Flossie Simmons Emma Combs Died 12-2-1972 Age 82 Date of Birth 5-15-1890 County of Death - Monongalia Died in Morgantown Widowed Lived in Piedmont at 185 E. Hampshire Street Father - John O'Neill (Born in Ireland) Mother - Elizabeth Whitehead (Born in Ohio) Died of Respiratory arrest
Mineral County Deaths Maggie Combs Died 12-3-1875 at age 28 - Married Born in VA - Died of Heart Disease Parents - W. & Nancy Murray Rebecca Combs Died 7-30-1888 at age 32 - Married Unknown birthplace - Unknown cause of death Unknown parents Lewis Arthur Combs Died 12-11-1897 at age 2 - Born in Piedmont Died of Diphtheria Parents - J. R. & Mary F. Combs P. P. Combs Died 1-7-1907 at age 52 - Married - Teamster Died of Pneumonia Bettie Combs Died 7-23-1914 at age 32 - Married Born in Keyser, WV Died of Tuberculosis James R. Combs died in Piedmont Died 10-6-1921 at age 63 - Married Born 4-2-1858 Retired Editor Parents: John J. Combs & Susan Crawford Died of cerebral hemorrage Martha Combs Died 10-31-1926 at age 58 - Married Born 10-8-1858 in Piedmont, WV Madeline L. Combs Died 2-3-1927 - Single Infant, 1 yr 2 mo, 25 days Parents - Lory Combs & Pearl Bayce Died of broncho pneumonia Virtie Combs Died 10-23-1931 - Married Parents - James Daire & Sally Frittle (Female) Combs Died 9-16-31 - Born 9-16-31 Parents - Howard C. Combs & Bertie Davey Alfred J. Combs Died 4-16-50 Age 70 Occupation: Farmer Born 3-13-1880 in Hardy County - Married Parents-Jehugh Combs & Sarah Cause - Myocarditis, heart block Elmer L. Combs Died 2-14-53 Age 60 Born 5-4-1892 in Needmore, WV Parents - J.W.F. Combs & Samantha Ada Bean Cause-Bronchial pneumonia Sylvia Gertrude Combs Died 12-9-53 Age 68 Born 9-1-1885 - Hampshire County Parents-Henry Liller & Alberda Corbin Cause-Coronary thrombosis Charles Alonzo Combs Died 11-12-54 Age 71 - Widowed Occupation: Farmer and City Streets Dept. Born 12-11-1882 in Kirby, WV Parents-Andrew Gibson Combs & Abigail Catherine Shanholtz Cause-myocardial infarction William A. Combs Died 10-8-56 Age 91 - Married Born 8-29-1865 Cause-Pulmonary embolism Martin Luther Combs Died 1-28-57 Age 77 - Widowed Born 3-10-1879 Cause-Cerebral hemorrhage Debra Kay Combs Died 3-24-57 Age 2 Born 7-1-1954 No parents listed Cause-Hydrocephalus, acute Howard Christopher Combs Sr. Died 6-29-61 in Keyser - Married - Age 73 Born 10-9-1887 Cause-Coronary heart disease Granville N. Combs Died 9-30-62 Age 85 - Widowed Born 10-8-1876 Cause-Cardiovascular disease, uremia Note from Matt: N. = Noah On 1880 Hardy County, WV Census (L027), W M, age 2 On 1900 Hardy County, WV Census, W M, age 22, living with brother-in-law Bennett KOHNE. Source: Email from Lynda Combs Starbird (CHAT111@aol.com), 19 Aug 1999 Howard Christopher Combs Died 3-24-1964 Age 55 - Widowed Born 11-29-1908 Cause-Cerebral hemorrhage Margaret Melvina Combs Died 10-25-68 in Keyser Age 84 Never Married Born 1-17-1884 Cause-Gastrointestinal hemorrage Gibson Bradford Combs Died 10-10-1970 Age 61 - Married Born 12-28-1908 Cause-Cerebral thrombosis Percy Theodore Combs Died 6-13-1976 in Keyser - Married Born 9-8-1905 Cause-Respiratory Failure James Edward Combs Died 3-15-1980 Age 104 Born 3-28-1875 - Married Cause-Respiratory Arrest Flossie Lee Combs Died 3-15-81 - Age 82 Born 6-11-1898 Widowed Cause-Cardio respiratory arrest Effie Margaret Combs Died 2-25-93 Age 93 Born 7-12-1899 Hardy County Widowed Parents-Andrew Fitzwater & Mary Nancy Whetzel Cause-Cardiac arrest Cleland R. Combs Did 12-22-94 Age 83 Born 6-14-1911 in Moorefield - Divorced Parents - James F. Combs & Rebecca Cain Cause-Pulmonary Disease Eleanor J. Combs Died 1-6-96 Age 70 Widowed Born 10-30-16 in Keyser Parents-Roy A. Sutherland & Lillian Mary Jack Cause-Respiratory Failure Source: Emails from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), June 16, June 29, July 9, and July 11 1998
Hampshire [WV] Review, 09 Jan 1907 Philip COMBS Dead Philip COMBS, of Piedmont, WVa, died in the hospital at Keyser, WVa, Sunday night, from injuries sustained in a fall on the ice last week. Hemorrhages were brought about. For many years, he was in the employ of the West Virginia Central Railway. He was a brother of James R. COMBS, editor of the Piedmont Independent; of John S. COMBS, a veteran printer of Cumberland, and of Mrs. GOSHORN, wife of Geo. T. GOSHORN, justice of the peace, and Mrs. Nannie EMMART of Piedmont, Theo. F. COMBS, of Parsons, WVa. He leaves five children, Mrs. Bessie SKELION of Kimmell, Va; Miss Maggie at home; and Messrs. Howard, at Pittsburg, Jos. and Park, at home.
Hampshire Review, 12 Oct 1921 James R. COMBS dead James R. COMBS, of Piedmont, aged 63 years, died Thursday following an attack of paralysis. He was a native of this place, a son of the late John J. COMBS, who was foreman of the old South Branch Intelligencer. After leaving here, Mr. COMBS worked on the railroad as a fireman and was terribly injured in an accident losing both legs and one arm. He recovered from this and for a long time was the editor of the Piedmont Independent, which he operated in spite of his physical handicap. A few weeks ago, with a few relatives, he motored here and spent the day at W.H. MALONEY's. His funeral occurred Sunday. Mr. COMBS is survived by his widow, one son, E. Lee COMBS, of Pitcairn, Pa, and five daughters, Mrs. J.J. CASHMAN, of Marietta, Ohio; Mrs. John MUNSIE, of Piedmont; Mrs. Troy MARSHALL, of Huntingdon, and Misses Anna and Grace, at home.
Mrs. Geo. T. GOSHORN Died at Piedmont Mrs. Sallie M. GOSHORN, wife of George T. GOSHORN, died Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at her home in Piedmont after an illness lasting over 3 years. She was treated at the Hoffman Hospital 3 years ago, and has been in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, twice. She grew very ill several months ago and was relieved by death last night. Deceased was born in Romney, Dec 18, 1851, was a daughter of the later John J. COMBS, printer and editor of Romney. Surviving are her husband, Geo T. GOSHORN, and five children: Mrs. Hattie HOOD, of Keyser, Mrs. Lillian DAWSON and Mrs. Maude JARALVIE, of Piedmont; J. Elkins GOSHORN, of Piedmont, and Paul H. GOSHORN, of Charleston. One son, George, died several years ago. The funeral will be preached on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. H.B. DAWSON, of Piedmont, after which the remains will be interred in Queens Point Cemetery. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Harry G. SPENCER, pastor of the M.E. Church, Piedmont, of which she was a member. -- ?? Daily News, January 23, 1925 Funeral of Mrs. George T. GOSHORN The funeral services of Mrs. Sallie GOSHORN, wife of George GOSHORN, who died Thursday evening of cancer, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.B. DAWSON, Third Street, Piedmont, was held Sunday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Harry G. SPENCER, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated. Aubrey HUTH and Henry JOHNSON sang a duet, "The Old Rugged Cross" Interment was in Queens Point Cemetery at Keyser. The pallbearers were: George KLENCKE, Walter LYONS, C.A. WILCOX, Harry DAWSON, Norris BRUCE and Wallace ANDERSON. Among those who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Maude PEERS, of Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Ada HITE and Mr. and Mrs. William COMBS, of Cumberland, Md.; Miss Mary STUCK, Kingwood; William EMMART, Strasburg Junction, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. E.M. DAWSON, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. SWADLEY, Mrs. Charles WEIMER, and Mrs. Hattie HOOD, Keyser; Mrs. COOPER, Frostburg, Md.; Paul GOSHORN, Charleston, and T.F. COMBS, Huntingdon. -- ?? Daily News, January 28, 1925
Theodore Sutton COMBS Obituary No Date, Presumably July 22, 1931 from other references. No Location, Presumably Huntingdon, WV from other references. Source: Opal COMBS research RITES FOR COMBS, CONFEDERATE VET, SET FOR THURSDAY - Aged Retired Real Estate Operator Passes at First Street Residence - MASONIC RITES ARRANGED - Was Native of Romney and Had Lived Here Since 1908 - Retired in 1916 Funeral Services for Theodore Sutton COMBS, 87 years old, retired real estate operator and a Confederate veteran, who died yesterday afternoon at his home, 418 First Street, will be conducted from the residence tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. A.J. WALTON, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, will officiate, while Masonic rites will be conducted by Western Star Lodge No. 11. Burial will be in Woodmere Cemetary. Honorary pall bearers will be James MURPHY, W.V. HENNEN, C.C. HOLLOWAY, Carney M. LAYNE, Haller BOWMAN, and Frank MATTHEWS. Active pall bearers will be Irvin DUGAN, P.R. NOBLE, F.A. MURPHY, R.L. MARING, J.L. MCLAUGHLIN, and Vernon KRUSE. Death of his daughter, Mrs. Otis L. GILMORE, last April, is believed to have hastened Mr. COMB'S demise as he had been bedfast since attending her funeral. Prior to that, however, he had been in poor health, suffering from complications attendant on his advanced years. Through his long activity in business, church, and fraternal circles here, Mr. COMBS became one of Huntington's best known residents. He first came to this city in 1908 as an auctioneer for the Bowman Realty Co., remained with that firm until his retirement in 1916. Often accorded the title of "major" by his friends, Mr. COMBS also became known as "the Dixie Whirlwind", the title being bestowed in recognition of his manner of conducting auctions. Often after his retirement he had been recalled to activity again to hold special sales. Born in Romney, Hampshire County, July 24, 1844, Mr. COMBS was the son of the late J. J. COMBS, who at the time of his death was the country's oldest printer, having learned his trade from his father, once the employe of Benjamin FRANKLIN. In 1863, before his nineteenth birthday, Mr. COMBS enlisted in the Christian S. WHITE Co. of the Confederate army, but when his company failed to be mustered into service he went to the Hampshire County militia to serve in the drum and bugle corps. He later became an orderly for Captain John B. SHEARD, of the Hampshire Gaurd. Twice married, his first wife as Miss Mary FULLER of Frostburg, MD, and to this union were born four children, Edgar L. COMBS, and Theodore Frederick COMBS, of Parsons, WVa, and Mrs. W.H. SHOMO, of Cumberland, MD, and the late J.J. COMBS. His second marriage took place in 1888, when Miss Dora M. CRAWFORD, of Grant County, WVa, became his wife. They had two daughters, Mrs. GILMORE, and Mrs. W.D. BARR, of St. Louis, MO. Mr. COMBS was a member of the M.E. Church, south, becoming affiliated with it upon its organization during the Civil War. He was also active in Masonic affairs and was a member of Garnett Camp, United Confederate Veterans. Surviving in addition to his widow, two sons and two daughters are twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Source: The Herald-Dispatch, Wednesday Morning, July 22, 1931 From: Email from Candie Freeman DEATH CLAIMS T. S. COMBS, 87 ----- Confederate Veteran, 23 Years a Resident Here, Succumbs at Home ----- Theodore Sutton Combs, 87 years old, Confederate veteran, died at 1:05 o'clock yesterday at his home, 416 First street. Mr. Combs became ill several months ago, and when his daughter Mrs. Otis L. Gilmore, died April 19, he became gradually weaker until death came. He had been bedfast since attending his daughter's funeral. At his bedside with him when he died was the widow, Mrs. Dora Combs, his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Barr, and two grandchildren, Miss Virginia Lee Gilmore, and Miss Edna Harvey Barr. For 23 years a resident of Huntington, he was active in the Democratic party, Johnson Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and in Guyandotte Western Star Lodge, No. 11 A.F. & A.M. He was a retired real estate operator and auctioneer. Mr. Combs was accorded the title of "major" by his friends, who familiarly hailed him when he appeared on the streets. He also attained the title of "Dixie Whirlwind" when he came to Huntington in 1908 to become the auctioneer for the Bowman Realty Co., whom he served throughour his active business life in Huntington. Although he retired from active service with the Bowman company in 1916, several times he was drafted back to conduct special sales. He would have reached his eighty-seventh birthday Friday. Born in Romney, Hampshire county, July 24, 1844, he enlisted in the Christian S. White Co., of the confederate army in 1863, before his nineteenth birthday. This company, however, was never mustered into service, and from it Major Combs went to the Hampshire county militia to serve in the drum and bugle corps. Later he became an orderly for Captain John B. Sheard of the Hampshire guards. Twice Married Major Combs was twice married. His first wife was Miss mary Fuller of Frostburg, Md. They had four children, Edgar L. Combs and Theodore Frelinghuyseny Combs, Jr., both of Parsons, and Mrs. W. H. Shomo, of Cumberland, Md. and J. J. Combs, deceased. He married Miss Dora M. Crawford in Grant county, W. Va., on October 7, 1888. They had two daughters, Mrs. Gilmore, who died recently, and Mrs. W. D. Barr, of St. Louis, Mo. Major Combs' father, J. J. Combs, at the time of his death in Romney, was the oldest printer in the United States, having learned the trade from his father, who was at one time an employee of Benjamin Franklin. Major Combs was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, having become a member when the church was organized during the Civil war period. Besides his church and masonic affiliations, he was a member of Garnett Camp, United Confederate Veteran. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence with Rev. A. J. Watson, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in charge. Masonic rites will be conducted by Western Star lodge No. 11, with burial in the Woodmere cemetery. Active pall bearers will be Irvin Dugan, P. R. Noble, F. A. Murphy, R. L. Maring, J. L. McLaughlan, and Vernon Kruse. Honorary pallbearers will be James Murphy, W. V. Hennen, C. C. Holloway, Carney M. Layne, Haller Bowman, and Frank Mathews. Beside the widow, two sons and two daughters, he is survived by 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Martin L. COMBS KEYSER -- Martin Luther COMBS, 77, of here, died yesterday afternoon in Potomac Valley Hospital. A native of Moorefield, he was a son of the late Samuel and Fannie (SMITH) COMBS. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carrie GERARD, of here, a son, Richard COMBS, Toledo, Ohio; a brother, Lemuel COMBS, Fort Ashby; a sister, Mrs. Nancy SMOLTZ, Bunker Hill, WVa; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The body will remain at the Rogers Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 pm by Rev. William E. PLUMMER, Frostburg. Interment will be in Duling Cemetary at New Creek. Source: Cumberland Evening Times, 29 Jan 1957
Howard C. COMBS PIEDMONT -- Howard Christoper (Mousy) COMBS, 74, of 185 East Hampshire Street, died this morning several hours after being admitted to Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser. He had been in ill health some time. Born in Piedmont, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip COMBS. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma A. (O'NEILL) COMBS, three sons, Theodore and Howard C. COMBS, Jr., both of Piedmont, and Paul J. COMBS, Beckley; a daughter, Mrs. Robert GRUBB, Baltimore, a sister, Miss Margaret COMBS, with whom he resided, and two grandchildren. The body will be at Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, where friends will be received tomorrow and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Source: Cumberland Evening Times, 29 June 1961
Theodore F. COMBS PARSONS -- Theodore F. COMBS, 93, died Monday at the home of a son, Edgar COMBS, after a long illness. Born in Romney, he was a son of the late Major Thomas F. and Mary Margaret (FULLER) COMBS. His wife, Grace Mae (FORD) COMBS, preceded him in death. A Spanish American war veteran he was a painter and paperhanger and operated a plumbing business in partnership with his brother and sons for a number of years. He had resided in Tucker County since 1901. Surviving are four sons, Edgar E. COMBS, Parsons; R. Fred COMBS, Hambleton; William O. COMBS, Akron, and Joseph D. COMBS, Manassas, VA; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred SALERNO, Amville, PA, 25 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The body is at the Greenlief Funeral Home. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 1PM at First Methodist Church. Rev. Meade GUTSHALL will officiate assisted by Rev. J.D. SHAFFER. Interment will be in McNeely Cemetary, Hendricks. Source: Evening Times, Cumberland, MD, 12 March 1963
Miss Maggie COMBS PIEDMONT -- Miss Maggie COMBS, 80, of 185 East Hampshire Street, died last night in Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, where she had been a patient five days. Born in Piedmont, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Belle (COOPER) COMBS. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. The last of her immediate family, she is survived by a number of nephews and nieces. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, with Rev. Sumner SAWYERS, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Philos Cemetary. Source: Cumberland Evening Times, 26 October 1968
Mrs. Howard C. COMBS, Sr. PIEDMONT -- Mrs. Emma A. COMBS, 82, of 185 East Hampshire Street, here, died Saturday at the University Medical Center in Morgantown where she had been a patient two weeks. Born in Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (WHITEHEAD) O'NEILL. Her husband, Howard C. COMBS, Sr. died in 1961. She is survived by a son, Theodore COMBS, here; a daughter, Mrs. Alice RILEY, Baltimore, three sisters, Mrs. Martha HOWARD, Bloomington, and Mrs. Josephine HUGHES and Mrs. Margaret TAYLOR, both of Westernport; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home tomorrow at 7:30 pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be said Wednesday at 9:30 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Philos Cemetary. Source: Clipping from Allegany County Genealogical Society Card File, Presumably Cumberland Times, 04 Dec 1972
Elzie W. COMBS ROMNEY -- Elzie Woodrow COMBS, 56, of 565 Second Street, was dead on arrival yesterday at Winchester Memorial Hospital. A native of Hardy County, he was a son of the late William A. and Amanda C. (WALKER) COMBS. Employed in the engineering department at Celanese Fibers Company, he was a member of TWUA Local 1874 and of Augusta Church of Christ, Christian. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his widow, Maxine J. (SMITH) COMBS; two daughters; Mrs. Betty J. HAGERTY, Purgitsville, and Miss Dorothy E. COMBS, at home; two sons, Cleo M. COMBS, Samford, Fla, and Donald M. COMBS, here; a sister Mrs. Edna D. COLLINS, Ridgeley; two half sisters, Mrs. Blanche HARE, Bendersville, PA, Mrs. Elsie BUSH, Punxsutawney, PA; two half brothers, Roy COMBS, Augusta, and Furman COMBS, Front Royal, VA; six grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Source: Clipping from Allegany County Genealogical Society Card File, presumably Cumberland Times, June 1973
Levi Franklin COMBS Frank Combs, Sr., 86, of Rio, WV, died last night at his home. Mr. Combs was born Jan. 29, 1893 in Hardy County,WV, a son of the late James Robert and Rosetta Baughman Combs. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Rio Lutheran Church. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Elenora Conrad of Stephens City; two sons, Levi Franklin Combs II of Wardensville, WV and Glenn Combs of Winchester, VA; one brother, Wade Combs of Romney, WV; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His wife, Ada Lupton Combs, two daughters, four sisters and two brothers, preceded him in death. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. at McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV, by the Rev. Philip Huber. Burial will follow in the Rio Cemetary. Friends will be received at the funeral home tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Source: Email from Kristin Emerson, 05 September 2002
James E. COMBS KEYSER, WVa -- James Edward (Ed) COMBS, 104, of North Davis Street, died yesterday in Potomac Valley Hospital. Born in Romney, he was a sone of the late James and Mary (CEDARS) COMBS. Mr. COMBS had retired as an automobile mechanic and operated COMBS Garage, here, over 60 years. He was a fireman on the first passenger train that ran on the South Branch of the B&O Railroad that ran from Green Spring to Petersburg, WVa. He also was an extra engineer on the road. He was a member of Mineral County Senior Citizens, the Mineral County Wildlife Association and was an honorary member of the Keyser Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Flossie (SIMMONS) COMBS, a son Ellsworth E. COMBS, Keyser and two half brothers, Ashby SEE, Hopemont, WVa and Asbury J. SEE, Keyser. Friends will be received at the Markwood Funeral Home chapel today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Lowell ROGERS officiating. Interment will be in Hartmansville Cemetary. Source: Cumberland Evening Times, 16 March 1980
GLEN "BUCK" COMBS BAKER, W.Va. - Glen "Buck" Combs, 90, of Baker, died on Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, at the Hampshire Health Care Center, Romney. Mr. Combs was born on June 14, 1909, in Needmore, a son of the late Granville and Rachel Teets Combs. He was a farmer and worked for the West Virginia Department of Highways in the Hardy County area. He was a member of the New Dale Church of the Brethren, Baker. He was married to Leona Funkhouser, who died on Oct. 11, 1993. Surviving are two sons, Gilbert Combs, Kathleen, Fla., Charles A. Funkhouser, Baker; one daughter, Betty Branson, Moorefield; one brother, Ray Combs, Winchester, Va.; two sisters, Sadie Brill, New Creek; Ina Fletcher, Winchester; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at 1 p.m. at the New Dale Church of the Brethren. Officiating will be the Rev. Ernest Halterman. Interment will be at the New Dale Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at the Loy-Giffin Funeral Home in Wardensville from 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers are Roger Fletcher, O'Brien Combs, Lawrence Combs, James Ray Combs, Gene Combs and Donnie Combs. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Dale Cemetery, c/o Merlin Delawder, Mathias, WV 26812. Source: Cumberland Times-News, August 1999
ARTHUR B. COMBS Arthur “Art” B. Combs, 79, of Belleview, Fla., formerly of Winchester, died March 6, 2000, in Ocala Regional Medical Center, Ocala, Fla. Mr. Combs was born in Leesburg. He was a security officer with the Civil Service and an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church and a member of American Legion Post 284, both of Belleview. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Helen Combs; three sisters, Mabel May Morton of Potomac, Md., Hazel E. Green of Delaware, and Mildred Canavan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Earnest Combs of Cumberland, Md., and Paul R. Combs of Romney, W.Va. A funeral was March 9 in First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Damon B. Walker and the Rev. Ronald S. Walker officiating. Burial was in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Hiers Funeral Home, Belleview, handled arrangements. Source: Winchester Star, 21 March 2000
INDIAN MOUND CEMETERY, Romney, WV Susan Melvina Combs John Joseph Combs (unmarked) - Source: Matt Combs research MT. ZION CEMETERY, Augusta, WV Amanda C. Combs: born 1880; died 1958. Beulah Mabel Combs: born Jul 19, 1912; died Feb 2, 1929. Clarence Ray Combs: died 1935; "Aged 9 mos"; "Son of L.D. & C.B. Combs". Cora B. Combs: born 1891; died 1953. Della L. Combs: born 1890. E. Woodrow Combs: born Oct 29, 1916; died Jun 13, 1973. Elzie W. Combs: died Jun 13, 1973; "W.Va. PFC U.S. Army WWII". Etta Combs: born 1874; died 1961. Fannie W. Combs: born Jul 20, 1892; died May 24, 1958. George W. Combs: born Aug 17, 1856; died Jun 7, 1953. Harvey Combs: born 1888; died 1956. Infant Combs: died Apr 15, 1917; "Son of K. & C.B. Combs". Kerwood Combs: born 1884; died 1946. Lelia Combs: died Oct 20, 1902; "Aged 11 yrs 6 mos 22 mos". Lillie D. Combs: born 1891; died 1946. M. Matilda Combs: born Jun 13, 1853; died Sep 29, 1941. Madison L. Combs: born 1882; died 1962. Mary Inez Combs: born 1921; died 1962. Maxine J. Combs: born Oct 5, 1922. Oda F. Combs: born 1885. Paul E. Combs: born 1921. Pearl E. Combs: born 1911. Raymond A. Combs: born 1904; died Jul 22, 1967. S. P. Combs: born 1878; died 1951. William A. Combs: born 1865; died 1956. William G. Combs: born Jan 15, 1852; died Jun 17, 1925. William L. Combs: born 1880; died 1961. - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website TEARCOAT CEMETERY, Augusta, WV Amy Combs: born 1895. Charles W. Combs: born 1879; died 1951. Cora B. Combs: born 1886; died 1934. Edgar D. Combs: born Oct 14, 1882; died Oct 11, 1952. Gertie E. Combs: born 1888; died 1931. Ira N. Combs: born 1888; died 1966. Infant Combs: born Oct 1921; died Oct 1921; "Son". Jesse Combs: born Mar 8, 1907; died Apr 29, 1909. Riley Combs: born 1893; died 1969. Roger Maren Combs: died 1942. Sara E. Combs: born Jun 25, 1882; died May 14, 1962. - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website AUGUSTA CEMETERY, Augusta, WV Harley J. Combs: born May 10, 1894; died Nov 11, 1965. Ruth M. Combs: born 1894. Una Viola Combs: born Apr 6, 1925; died Jan 19, 1963. - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website EBENEZER CEMETERY, Romney, WV Charles Alonzo Combs: born Feb 25, 1905; died Sep 5, 1954. Gibson Bradford Combs: born 1909; died Oct 1970. - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website BRANCH MOUNTAIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH & CEMETERY, Three Churches, WV Rosa Combs: died Jan 22, 1918; "Aged 34 yrs 8 mos 2 days" "Wife of A.J. Combs". - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website FOREST GLEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Green Springs, WV Ricky Lane Combs: born Oct 7,1962; died Nov 15, 1962. - Source: Robert W. McGahuey Hampshire County Cemetery Website
Social Security Death Info
Hampshire and Mineral County West Virginia Social Security Death Index - Courteousy of Ancestry, Inc. http://www.ancestry.com/ssdi/advanced.htm Name Born Died Residence Last Benefit SSN Issuing State Issued AMY COMBS 17 Sep 1895 31 Jan 1992 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 234-64-31XX West Virginia Between 1957 and 1958 ANITA COMBS 2 Dec 1921 22 Jan 1997 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 212-14-66XX Maryland Before 1951 CLELAND COMBS 4 Jun 1913 22 Dec 1994 26753 (Ridgeley, Mineral, WV)(No Location Given) 215-22-87XX Maryland Before 1951 CORA COMBS 10 Jun 1913 12 May 1992 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 218-60-20XX Maryland 1968 EARL COMBS 27 Apr 1924 6 Apr 1989 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 234-60-37XX West Virginia 1955 EMMA COMBS 15 May 1890 Dec 1972 26750 (Piedmont, Mineral, WV)(No Location Given) 232-26-53XX West Virginia Before 1951 ETHEL COMBS 29 May 1895 Feb 1975 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 215-68-60XX Maryland 1971 FRANCES COMBS 6 Nov 1918 Jan 1984 26753 (Ridgeley, Mineral, WV) 26753 (Ridgeley, Mineral, WV) 218-60-02XX Maryland 1968 HELEN COMBS 16 Jun 1911 Jan 1989 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 214-16-23XX Maryland Before 1951 [Note from Matt: Helen COMBS is the wife of Marvin COMBS below] HUBERT COMBS 5 May 1918 Aug 1986 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 232-60-51XX West Virginia 1955 JESSE COMBS 16 Sep 1899 6 Feb 1992 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 236-42-02XX West Virginia Before 1951 LEO COMBS 5 Apr 1910 Mar 1985 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 232-01-05XX West Virginia Before 1951 LEVI COMBS 29 Jan 1893 Jun 1979 26755 (Rio, WV) 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 235-54-80XX West Virginia 1952 MARIE COMBS 4 Dec 1913 Apr 1994 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 212-18-13XX Maryland Before 1951 MARVIN COMBS 3 Oct 1912 Sep 1982 25444 (Slanesville, WV) 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 217-10-76XX Maryland Before 1951 [Note from Matt: Marvin COMBS is the son of Alfred J. and Rosa COMBS] MAXINE COMBS 5 Oct 1922 Aug 1978 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV) 234-44-66XX West Virginia Before 1951 MAXINE COMBS 2 Nov 1913 Jul 1987 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 235-72-08XX West Virginia 1963 MINNIE COMBS 22 Feb 1920 Dec 1992 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 225-09-89XX Virginia 1960 ODA COMBS 18 Feb 1885 Dec 1976 26757 (Romney, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 233-74-51XX West Virginia 1963 RALPH COMBS 2 May 1916 Jul 1984 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 232-26-11XX West Virginia Before 1951 RILEY COMBS 20 Nov 1893 Jul 1969 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 232-48-20XX West Virginia Before 1951 RUTH COMBS 23 Sep 1894 Feb 1982 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 232-74-42XX West Virginia 1963 WALLACE COMBS 24 Jan 1952 23 Apr 1996 26753 (Ridgeley, Mineral, WV)(No Location Given) 220-58-04XX Maryland 1967 WARDNEY COMBS 28 Aug 1916 Sep 1977 (No Location Given)26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV) 234-58-14XX West Virginia 1954 WELTON COMBS 27 Apr 1919 24 Feb 1995 26704 (Augusta, Hampshire, WV)(No Location Given) 236-20-93XX West Virginia Before 1951
Marriages
David COMBS Jane ROGERS 22 Feb 1808 - Email from Carole Hammett, 06 Nov 1997 Extracted From: Hampshire County Marriages of the 1800's, Vicki B. Horton, 1994 Sarah COMBS John STARKEY Jan/Feb 1824 ** Starkey, Frederick, Jr., to Sarah Combs, dau James. Frederick Starkey, Sr., bd. 1-?-1824. Source: Early Records of Hampshire Co., VA, Sage & Jones (email from Leslie Owens, 16 Jan 1998) John J. COMBS Susan B. CRAWFORD 08 Sep 1838 James COMBS Susan CORBIN 17 Oct 1838 Elizabeth COMBS 18 Oliver SAVILLE 30 02 May 1860 Matilda COMBS 20 David G. POWNELL 23 10 Jan 1866 Jno M. COMBS 21 Sarah F. PETERSON 22 22 Feb 1866 Mary Jane COMBS 22 James Gibson RUCKMAN 19 03 Feb 1870 Delia C. COMBS 21 John H.F. HAINES 20 15 Feb 1872 Theodore F. COMBS 26 Maggie M. FULLER 25 09 Dec 1872 John Jos. COMBS 59 Mary RUSH 38 13 Oct 1874 Sarah C. COMBS 28 John David Keller LINTHICUM 20 14 Oct 1875 Nancy COMBS 24 Philip Washington WALKER 27 17 Oct 1875 Rebecca Jane COMBS 20 Franklin Pierce LOY 21 18 Nov 1875 Philip COMBS 25 Malinda Catherine WOLFORD 18 09 Jan 1876 Wm G. COMBS 26 Mary M. LOY 24 25 Dec 1877 Maggy Subin COMBS 23 Jeremiah Frederick DEAN 34 03 Mar 1878 Mandy Virginia COMBS 18 Franklin M. POLAND 21 22 Aug 1878 Andrew Gibson COMBS 20 Abigail C. SHANHOLTZER 21 02 Feb 1882 Anne COMBS 40 Samuel Isaac THARP 45 13 Jan 1885 Sarah C. COMBS 17 James Fontaine HEARE 33 17 Feb 1887 Ann E. M. COMBS 18 Robert James COMBS 30 20 Oct 1887 William Ashby COMBS 23 Elizabeth Marg Susan POLAND 16 01 Nov 1888 James Madison COMBS 31 Rhoda Ann PARK 31 16 Apr 1889 Abigail COMBS 31 William Taylor HOTT 41 12 May 1892 [Note from Matt: Abigail is the widow of Andrew Gibson COMBS] Emma Jane COMBS 23 Ruben Franklin POLAND 21 18 Mar 1897 Angus Addison COMBS 19 Annie L. BUCKLEY 20 11 Jun 1898
Mineral County, WV Marraiges John W. Combs (27) married, Carpenter Maggie Murray (27) on 12-31-1873 in Piedmont Both were born in Hampshire County Groom parents-Absolom & Mary Combs Bride parents-Peter & Nancy Murray Park Combs of Piedmont, WV, 29, Born Piedmont, WV, Painter Ellen Richter of Piedmont, WV, 21, Born Westernport, MD Groom Parents-Philip E. & Rebecca C. Combs Bride Parents-H. & Ellen Richter 05 May 1908 Book #4 - Marriages Leporta C. Combs, 21 Born in Piedmont - Resided in Luke, MD, Truck Driver Parents-James & Martha B. Combs married to Ruth C. Hanlian, 22 Born and Resided in Burlington, WV Bride Parents-Edmund Hamlian 10-24-1920 Book #5 - Marriages Presley Calvin Combs, 28, Mill Worker Born in Hardy County - Resided in Lost River, WV Groom Parents - P.C. & Mary E. Combs married to Delsie Belle Veach on 8-24-29 Bride Parents-Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Veach Howard C. Combs Jr, 21 Born and resided in Piedmont, WV Parents - Howard C. & Emma Combs to be married to Bertie Davie, 21 There was no ministers return to certify the marriage, they applied on 9-27-1930 Book #6 - Marriages Spencer Combs, 22 Born and resided in Mountain Grove, VA Parents - Fielding & Elizabeth Combs married to Blanche McCarty, 21 on 9-6-1933. Harry Combs, 25, Born and Resides Westernport, MD, Miner Groom Parents-Park & Ella Combs Alice Conrad, 25, Born and Resides Westernport, MD Bride Parents-Malinda Couras (father dead) 15 June 1936 Source: Emails from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), 11 July 1998 and 22 July 1998 and WV Archive Website
"Marriage: COMBS-CRAWFORD: On the 7th last at Petersburg by Rev DUCKWALL, Mr. T.F. COMBS of Elk Garden to Miss Dora CRAWFORD of Westernport." - Piedmont (WV) Herald October 27, 1888
Wills
An Alphabetically Arranged Synopsis of Wills; Books I to XXI; Many found only in the original Romney, Hampshire County, Virginia (now West Virginia) Abbreviations used: pr., date will presented to court; Exec., executor named in will or appointed by court; sc., security; Wit., witnesses; W., wife; Fa., father; M., mother; S-i-l, son-in-law or sister in law; Nep., nephew; Nc., niece; Nm., names mentioned, not necessarily legatees; Ch., children; Hus., husband; Dau., daughter; Bro., brother COMBS, THOMAS-9-17-1791; pr.10-13-1791. W., MARTHA. 9 ch., 1-JONAS, elder son, 2- JONATHAN (one-ninth), 3- Mary White (hus. Joseph, of Hunterton Co., "West New Gersies"), 4-DAVID, 5- DANIEL, 6-FRANCIS, 7-THOMAS, 8-MOSES, 9-JOHN (last two minors) Exec., Joseph White is of New Jersey, so Joseph Asbery and widow are appointed executors. Sec., Isaac Newman, Joshua Calvin. Wit., William Corbin, Peter Bilber, Nathaniel Foster. GANOE, Stephen-4-30-1809. W., but not named. Ch and representatives. Son, Stephen. Names, Moses Henderson, David Henderson, William' Williams, William Harnass (Hannas); gr. sons, Stephen; William and Peter Bird; dau., long since dec'd. Exec., s-i-l, David Henderson, and friend, Wm. Ely. Wit., John Higgins, William Doman, JONAS COMBS BRUCE, Andrew, of Allegheny Co., Md.-3-18-1814; pr. Md. 4-1-1815; Hampshire, 10-22-1832. No. w. 8 ch., 1-Susannah, of Frederick Co., 400 acres in Hardy Co.; 2- William (dec'd, to his sons, Daniel, Andrew, and George, 250 acres in Hardy Co); 3- Helen, 4- Norman Murdock, 5-Bruce, 6- George, 7-Charles, 8-Andrew. Exec., George, Charles, Helen, and Andrew. Wit., JOHN and MARGARET COMBS, John Workman. WHITE, Frances-10-1-1826; pr. 11-25-1826. No. W. 5 ch. 1-Sam P., 2-John A., 3-Ribert N., and 4-Frances M., execs., 5-Thos. B. John White, exec. Wit., JOHN COMBS, Zebulon Sheets, Adam Loy, Thomas Nicholson. POWNELL, Elisha- 3-19-1833; pr. 8-28-1837. W., Abigail. 8 ch., 1- Isaiah, 2-Jonathan, 3- Ruben, 4- Martha, 5- Rachel, 6- Levina, 7- Abigail, 8- Sarah. Wit., William Powell, Isaac Ely, John Baker, Jr., BILLY (or BILBY) COMBE, And. Bowman, Geo. Carder. Exec., son, Isaiah and Philip Fahs. ALLEN, Samuel- 9-2-1842; pr. 8-28-1843. Sarah, widow of William, gets Robert Allen's land. Nep., Isaac Gano. Sisters, Margaret Col (Colvin) (hus. S.), Elizabeth Burket (hus. Thomas); Anna Vandagrift (hus. Christopher), Mary Cunningham (hus. Israel); nc., Eva McCabe (hus. Daniel); her mother, Jane Ganoe (Jane Ganoe now the widow of Stephen Ganoe). Exec., James Latimore. Sec., John Rannels. Wit., Isaiah Powell, Sam Larrimore, Sam Sneathen, ARTHUR COMBS. LEWIS, David-3-7-1844; pr.9-23-1844; W., Patsy. 8 ch., 1- Daniel, 2- Alfred, 3- aney, 4- ROSANNAH COMBS, 5- Mary Barnes, 6- Elizabeth, 7- Oliver; 8-Silas. Exec., friend, Garrett W. Blue. Sec., William Vance, William P. Slump. Wit., Sam Lawson, John I. Hardy, William E. Larimore. Source: Early Records of Hampshire Co., VA, Sage & Jones Transcribed by: Leslie Owens (Piretta@aol.com), 14 Jan 1998 (Re-arranged chronologically and some capitalization by Matt)
Will of James Ream COMBS, son of John Joseph COMBS, 14 May 1919 I, James R. COMBS, of Piedmont, Mineral County, West Virginia, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and desiring to make such disposition of my worldly estate as I deem best, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament hereby revoking any and all former wills and codicils whatsoever by me made. First: I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate as soon after my decease as conveniently may be and to that and charge my whole estate, real and personal, with the same. Second, I give, devise and bequest to my beloved wife Mary Florence COMBS of Piedmont, Mineral County, West Virginia all my household furniture, my library in my dwelling house. All money or choses in actions that I owe or may be entitled to at both law and in equity to have and to hold the same to her and her executors, administrators and assigns, forever. Third, I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Florence COMBS, of Piedmont, Mineral County, West Virginia, the dwelling house that we now reside in more particularly described in a Deed from Elias KLINE to myself James R. COMBS and recorded in deed book No. 25 pages 277 and 278 of the Land Records o Mineral County, West Virginia, and more particularly described as follows to wit. All that certain lot or parcel of real estate with all the buildings thereon and the improvements thereon situated in O. D. DOWNEY's Addition to Piedmont, West Virginia and known and numbered on the map of O. D. DOWNEY's addition to said town of Piedmont, W. Va. as lot No. 12. Said lot fronting twenty seven feet on Paxton Street in Piedmont W. Va. and running back sixty eight feet to the lot recently sold to George E. KLENCKE by the said James R. COMBS, being the one half of the lot east half which said lot and premises was sold to the said Elias KLINE by deed from F. M. REYNOLDS, Special Commissioner bearing date the 17th day of April A D 1903 and recorded in the clerk's office of the County Court of Mineral County, West Virginia in deed book No. 25 pages 276 etc. The said lot is improved by a two story frame dwelling house occupied by the said James R. COMBS and Mary Florence COMBS his wife and their family that is at home. I nominate and appoint my beloved wife, Mary Florence COMBS of Piedmont, West Virginia to be the executrix of this my Last Will and Testament and to serve without being required to give bond as said Executrix. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal to this my Last Will and Testament at Piedmont, West Virginia this Fourteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and nineteen. James R. COMBS (SEAL) Source: Email from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), 10 July 1998
Mineral County, WV Wills Recorded Combs, Bettie Book 2, Page 152 Combs, James R. Book 2, Page 412 Combs, Martha C. Book 3, Page 164 Combs, A. J. Book 5, Page 119 Combs, Percy T. Book 14, Page 4 Combs, Donald E. Source: Email from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), 29 June 1998
Land Grants
Joseph COMBS, 193 acres, Mill Creek, 19Jun1787 Joseph COMBS, 253 acres, Maple Bottom Br., 19Jun1787 David COMBS, 400 acres, Lit. Cacapon, 13Mar1789 Francis Ignatius COMBS, 407 acres, Patterson Cr., 03Aug1789 Daniel COMBS, 43 3/4 acres, George's Run, 01Aug1813 Mary COMBS, 12 3/4 acres, Cold Stream, 01Feb1820 John COMBS et al, 77 1/2 acres, Sandy Ridge, 01Sep1826 James COMBS, 67 acres, Cove Mt., 25Aug1835 James COMBS Jr., 100 acres, Stony Mt., 20Oct1842 Matthew COMBS, 45 acres, Horse Ridge, 01Sep1852 William COMBS, 20 acres, Lit. Cacapon, 02Aug1852 William COMBS, 30 acres, Cove Mt., 02Aug1852 Click here to view the originals of the Land Grants Source: SIMS Index to West Virginia Land Grants, Netti Schreiner-Yantis, 1992
Deeds
Transcribed by: Leslie Owens (Piretta@aol.com), 15 Jan 1998 (Re-arranged chronologically and some capitalization by Matt) Early Records of Hampshire Co., VA, Sage & Jones These are Deeds, Leases, Mortgages and Other Instruments. 1790 COMBS, THOMAS to Robert Allan 9-10 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. 83 and a half a., Hampshire Co., rec. 9-16-1790 Wit.: None 1790 Boyd, Alexander (w. Sarah) to Michael Brill 9-16 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. 354 a. on Gibbons Run; rec. 9-16-1790 Wit.: JACOB COMBS, Henry Briel 1792 COMBS, MARTHA to JONAS COMBS 2-28 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. 205 a. on Lick Run; rec. 2-28-1792 Wit.: None 1792 Springfield, Trustees of to FRANCIS COMBS 4-24 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. Quarter acre in Springfield; rec. 4-24-1792. Wit. None 1793 Amory, Edward (w. Elizabeth) to DANIEL COMBS 9-11 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. 30 a. on Patterson Creek, rec. 9-11-1793. Wit.: John Jones, John Reed, Abraham Johnson. 1794 Spencer, John Sr. (w. Joice) to John Spencer, Jr. 2-8 of Hampshire Co. of Hampshire Co. 372 a. on Cabbin Run; rec. 6-11-1794. Wit.: DANIEL COMBS, Stephen Cooper, John Metts. 1795 McPherson, William to JOHN COMBS 6-16 of Hampshire Co. of Frederick Co. 200 a. on Beans Run; rec 2-15-1796 Wit.: Elias Posten, Thomas White, Andrew Wodrow, James Candy 1795 COMBS, DAVID to Daniel Fetter 8-12 of Nelson Co., KY of Allegany Co. 400 a. on Little Cacapeon; rec. 4-17-1797. Wit.,: Jas. Martin, Francis Murphy, John Critton 1796 COMBS, JOHN to William McPherson 2-15 of Frederick Co. of Hampshire Co. 200 a. Hampshire Co., rec. 2-15-1796 Wit.: None 1798 COMBS, JOSEPH to Jonas Thompson 6-13 of Mason Co., KY of Alexandria 35 a. on North R; rec. 7-16-1798 Wit.: None
A deed from Thomas EDWARDS to Anthony EDWARDS, John SLANE, Benjamin SLANE, Samuel FOREMAN, John DARBY, Conrad HOTT, Thomas MCBRIDE, James MCBRIDE, and Jacob COMBS trustees for the Protestant Episcopal Congregation in Hampshire County for one quarter of an acre of land was on the 20th day of December presented in the office ... p. 182 (17 January 1820) - Hampshire County Minute Book Abstracts - Volume II, 1817-1823 Vicki B. HORTON, 1994
Miscellaneous Info
"Guardian Bond--Know all men by these presents, that we William VANCE, Martin HARDY, and Philip FAHS, Jr. are firmly bound onto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of $ 2000 to be paid to the said Commonwealth of Virginia, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed and dated this 23 February 1846. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound William VANCE, Martin HARDY, and Philip FAHS, Jr., executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay and deliver to David COMBS, Jonah COMBS, Patsy COMBS, Silas Newton COMBS, Susan Elizabeth COMBS, and James William COMBS, orphans of Bilby COMBS deceased all such estate or estates as now is or are, or hereafter shall appear to be due to the said orphan(s), when and as soon as they shall attain to lawful age, or ... " - Hampshire County VA/WV Records 1816-1923, Vicki B. Horton, 1994 "Guardian Bond--Know all men by these presents, that we Arthur COMBS and Peter ALKIRE, Jr. are firmly bound onto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of $ 500 to be paid to the said Commonwealth of Virginia, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed and dated this 23 February 1846. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Arthur COMBS and Peter ALKIRE, Jr., executors or administrators, shall well and truly pay and deliver to Joanna COMBS, orphans of Bilby COMBS deceased all such estate or estates as now is or are, or hereafter shall appear to be due to the said orphan(s), when and as soon as they shall attain to lawful age, or ... " - Hampshire County VA/WV Records 1816-1923, Vicki B. Horton, 1994 "T.F. COMBS of this place has been appointed page of the cloak room at the West Virginia State Senate." - Piedmont Herald January 27, 1893 "Theo. F. COMBS of Elk Garden has secured an appointment at the West Virginia House of Delegates." - Piedmont Herald January 27, 1893 "Mr. Phillip COMBS had the fingers of the left hand badly hurt by a saw at the pulp mill this week." - Piedmont Herald June 21, 1896 "Ruckman Notes -- Wm. G. COMB'S family is down with the measles." - Hampshire Review February 17, 1897 "Mr. Phil COMBS had a very exciting experience as he was passing the First National Bank corner last Friday afternoon with his horse and wagon, a vicious hornless bull, passing through town, lowered his head and made a lunge at the horse, striking him in the breast and again in the side, the horse was not injured but badly frightened as was Mr. COMBS." - Piedmont Herald December 3, 1897 "Kirby Notes -- George COMBS is preparing to erect himself a fine barn. James STARKEY is the carpenter." - Hampshire Review, 15 June 1898 "Kirby Notes -- P.S. COMBS is getting plenty of shoemaking to do and he is giving good satisfaction." - Hampshire Review, 07 Dec 1898 "Sugar Grove School -- The non-absent during the month are ... Asa COMBS, Kerwood COMBS, Hattie COMBS ..." - Hampshire Review, 18 Jan 1899 "On June 6th, 1892, an engine was sauntering leasurly back down the shaded grade but steep from Altamont to Piedmont. Engineer and fireman were drinking in fresh air and enjoying the scenery of mountain and valley, breathing in the fragrance of flower and fern. The honeysuckle hung temptingly from the bank, almost touching the cab, and filling the air with its rich perfume. The engineer stopped the engine and plucked the flowers, returning he looke up, and the flowers fell from his trembling hands, motionless and speechless he stood, and ere he could utter a word there was a rumbling sound and an engine rounded the curve and dashed into the one standing there. In the wreck that followed, James R. COMBS the fireman fell between engine and tender as these parted, and when men came to his relief they found the wheels had run over leg and arm and a wheel resting on the other leg. The heavy truck was moved from his limb and he was taken to his home in Piedmont. "Save me doctor" he said to the hesitating physicians, "I will find some way to make a living for myself and family" and then three surgeons went to work, they amputated his left leg at the knee joint, his right leg above the knee and his right arm below the elbow, leaving his no joint in either one. He rallied from the shock and got well. He made good his promise to the surgeon -- a printer by occupation, the printing business suggested itself. Within one year from the date of his injury he was editor and proprietor of the PIEDMONT INDEPENDENT. The courage and will that carried him through his injuries won success for him in business. He made the paper a success. It has the largest circulation of any paper in Mineral County, reaching nearly 2,000. It is strictly a local paper. Its news is fresh and pithy. It devotes itself to Piedmont and the section round about and the result is apparent. He is the only editor of a paper in the world so far known, that is so maimed as is the editor of the PIEDMONT INDEPENDENT. Yet withal he is cheery and energetic and devotes himself to his paper. James R. COMBS is the son of John J. COMBS, the youngest of 13 children. He is 42 years old, married and has a family of 4 children. His father is the oldest active printer in the state having set type for the past 61 years. Mr COMBS travels about on a tricycle giving his personal attention to his paper on which all his business hopes are centered." - Piedmont Independent Special Edition June 15, 1900 The above article is from a special edition of the Piedmont Independent (not the Herald). It appeared to be one of those papers describing local history and businesses, etc. At the top is a picture of James R. COMBS in his special tricycle, WITH NO LEGS, all dressed up in a fancy suit with a bow tie. This paper was transcribed, and I think the transcriber "lost track" on occasion, so there may be errors or ommissions. I have tried to correct the obvious mistakes. "Among our many business callers yesterday were ... P.S. COMBS ..." - The Hampshire Review, 07 Feb 1900 "Kirby Notes - Philip COMBS' family have measles now and are getting along fine." - The Hampshire Review, 11 April 1900 "Kirby Notes - Born to P.S. COMBS and wife last Sunday, another daughter." - The Hampshire Review, 29 August 1900 "P.S. COMBS and wife were visiting relatives and friends near Pleasant Dale." - The Hampshire Review, 02 Jan 1901 "Ridge Dale Items - Samuel COMBS and brother, Willie were visiting on Patterson's Creek, last week." - The Hampshire Review, 13 Feb 1901 "Ruckman Notes - R.G. COMBS had two dogs poisoned last week." - The Hampshire Review, 17 July 1901 "Kirby Notes - Charles COMBS came home last Saturday to visit his parents and was accompanied by Miss Cora FLOREY of Augusta." - The Hampshire Review, 02 October 1901 "George T. GOSHORN, a well know newspaper man of Piedmont, was today appointed Justice of the Peace for Piedmont to succeed the late George W. ALLEN. Mr. GOSHORN was appointed, gave bond, and took the oath of office within five minutes." - The Hampshire Review, 16 October 1901 Note from Matt: Sarah COMBS GOSHORN, wife of George, is the daughter of newspaperman John Joseph COMBS of Romney, Hampshire Co, WV and brother of John Slidell COMBS, also a newspaperman in Piedmont, WV. "Kirby Notes - Ora SWISHER was the guest at G.W. COMBS last Sunday night." - The Hampshire Review, 23 October 1901 "Kirby News Notes - Charles COMBS returned home last week to visit his parents for a few days." - The Hampshire Review, 29 January 1902 "Kirby News Notes - P.S. COMBS and family accompanied by A.M. POLAND and sister enjoyed a pleasant sleigh ride Saturday night to B.J. SMITH's." - The Hampshire Review, 29 January 1902 "David COMBS, Park COMBS, and Ray CRIDLER were arrested and tried by Justice HUTH last Monday charged with breaking a window and robbing Mr. W.S. SMALLWOOD's store, doing considerable damage by upsetting a number of tubs of flour in the front yard of Mr. Thos. W. GOCKE, and tearing down the fence in front of Mrs. HEPBURN's residence on Hampshire. Notwithstanding that some of the merchandise taken from the store at the residence of David COMBS and that he stated that Park COMBS broke the window, the justice let them go on their own security to appear before the next grand jury." - Piedmont Herald, 25 Sept 1903 "Fisherman's Luck - Ex-Councilman RIZER, Night Agent U.S. Express Co. Wm. HIMMLER and Express Manager Bert BRACKEN were the guests of Wm. S. COMBS, at Paw Paw, this week on a fishing trip. The party were very succssful, having caught quite a number of bass. BRACKEN hooked a five-pounder and in attempting to land him, fell into the river head foremost. HIMMLER, who went to his assistance, also fell into the water, but the nearly drowned fishermen were rescued by the heroic efforts of Mr. RIZER. The five-pounder escaped, but a royal good time was had by the express boys." - The (Cumberland) Evening Times, 13 September 1905 "Joins Uncle Sam's Navy - Joseph Combs, son of the late Philip P. Combs, of Piedmont, passed the examination as a recruit for the United States Navy yesterday, and left last night on the 10:47 train for New York, from whence he will go today to Newport, R.I., and attend the school of instruction there." - The (Cumberland) Evening Times, 07 March 1907 "CRUSHED HIS LAST HAND - Editor Combs Had Already Had Both Legs and Arm Cut Off Piedmont, W. Va., April 20 - J.R. Combs, editor of the Independent, who while employed on the B and O railroad some years ago, lost both legs and one arm, had his remaining hand badly crushed in the press at his office Saturday. The doctors hope they can save the hand. Despite his greatly crippled condition Mr. Combs has been active, and his paper, which is snappy, has a large circulation." - The (Cumberland) Evening Times, 20 April 1908 EDITOR IN TOWN - Mr J R COMBS, editor of the Piedmont Independent and Hon Geo T GOSHORN, Post Master at Piedmont came down to Keyser Mon afternoon and went out to see our new reservoir. Both were made to feel welcome in Keyser. Mr COMBS is the wonder and marvel of all of the editors of our state. We all take off our hats to him. - Keyser Tribune, 23 June 1911 Mr. Lee COMBS, of Piedmont, attended court here this week. - Keyser Tribune, 20 October 1911 Mayor Dr A M Fredlock, of Elkins, County Commissioner Dr T A Cross, Capt Will H Fredlock, of the E P Fredlock Big Co, and E Lee COMBS, of the Piedmont Independent of Piedmont, passed through here in W H Fredlock's 1912 E M T automobile Mon. - Keyser Tribune, 24 November 1911 Mr and Mrs J J Cashman and son, Paul, of Martinsburg, are spending a few days visiting Mrs Cashmon's parents, Mr and Mrs James R Combs. - Keyser Tribune, 26 January 1912 Hardy County News - The house occupied by Ed COMBS and Mr GETZ, east of town, was entirely destroyed by fire Monday evening with all its contents. The origin of the fire is unknown. - Keyser Tribune, 05 April 1912 Mt. Storm - Mr J R COMBS, owner of the Piedmont Independent, is quite ill, being threatened with an attack of typhoid fever. - Keyser Tribune, 19 April 1912 Mrs H C COMBS, who spent some time here, has returned to Washington DC. - Keyser Tribune, 22 November 1912 TWENTY YEARS AGO - Speaking of happenings twenty years ago, the Piedmont Herald, last week says: The Piedmont Social club will give a grand benefit ball at the Opera House, Feb 13, for the benefit of Mr Jeff R Combs. Tickets will be sold at 75 cents each. - Keyser Tribune, 14 February 1913 Hardy County I Wellington Pope and Miss G Combs, both of Hardy county, were quietly married at the St Johns Lutheran parsonage at Akron Ohio, March 6th 1913. They expect to make their future home in Akron. - Mineral Daily News, 15 March 1913 KIRBY - A T COMBS, who has been living in Rio for the last few months, has moved to Kirby. - Mineral Daily News, 05 May 1913 KIRBY - Lillie D CONSTABLE and H G COMBS of Kirby were married in Cumberland April 30th. They are among our most popular young people. We have not as yet learned where they will reside. - Mineral Daily News, 05 May 1913 KIRBY - Several of our young people surprised Harley Combs on his 19th birthday by giving him a party. All had a very nice time. There were 22 guests present. - Mineral Daily News, 08 May 1913 LICENSE TO MARRY - Arthur Tilden COMBS, of Kirby, and Alice R BOONE, of Rio, W Va - Keyser Tribune, 06 June 1913 MR COMBS TO WED - A marriage license was issued in Pittsburg, Pa, to Earl L COMBS, of Piedmont, W Va and Josephine BAILEY, Bovard. - Keyser Tribune, 28 November 1913 AUTOMOBILE STRUCK Edward Combs, Keyser, and Miss Rosa Paugh, Luke, Md, were injured Wednesday night about 11 o'clock, but not seriously by the automobile in which they were riding being struck by a train of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad at the Third Street crossing, Piedmont. The automobile stopped for some reason on the track, but the train was moving slowly. Both occupants were thrown out and the machine was wrecked. Just before the accident Miss Ethel Rhodes of Luke and Harvey Miller of Bloomington left the car. - Keyser Tribune, 05 December 1913 "Woman, 93, Leaves 94 Descendants - Cumberland, MD, Dec 17, Mrs. Sarah FLETCHER, 93 years old, widow of William FLETCHER, died today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William COMBS. Burial will be at Paw Paw, W. Va. Friday. Mrs. FLETCHER leaves 94 descendants, including 9 children, 40 grandchildren and 45 great- grandchildren." - The Washington Post, 18 December 1924
Family Information Alma Beatrice (COMBS) JACKSON, b. 20 Apr 1905 Gibson Bradford COMBS Virginia Gertrude (COMBS) RAWLINGS Dorthy Mildred (COMBS) HOWE Father: Charles Alonza "Lonnie" COMBS, b. 11 Dec 1883 Buried: Ebenezer Cemetary, Rt. 50, Romney, WV Mother: Sylvia Gertrude Liller COMBS, b. 03 Sep 1885 Charles' Father: Andrew "Alonza" Gibson COMBS, b. 06 June 1861, d. 29 Sep 1885 Charles' Mother: Abigail Catharine (SHANHOLTZER) COMBS Both are Buried: Hott's Chapel, Kirby, WV Source: Email from Mary Perra (MARYP1@WORLDNET.ATT.NET), March 1998
Source: "Pioneers of the Capon Valley" by PUGH. pp. 62-63 In an article about Postmasters in Hampshire County: "Edgar COMBS had bought out the ROGERS brothers, he having married Sallie ROGERS, ..." "He and Mr. COMBS, both fine business people, as well as the ROGERS brothers, have done much to build up this beautiful village and the Brethren Church. Mr. COMBS has been officially connected with the schools and Sunday schools. Edgar's father was Philip COMBS; his mother, Malinda WOLFORD, sister of Lora Grapes BERRY. His grandfather was Payton COMBS, born 1820, died 1899; his grandmother, Rebecca COMBS, born 1823, died 1896. His great grandfather, James COMBS, born 1776, died 1850, and his great grandmother, Annie COMBS, born 1785, died 1880. They were from Scotland and settled at the foot of Stony Mountain on Little Capon, this county."
Mineral County, WV Military Discharges Recorded Combs, Harry P. Combs, Elsworth E. Combs, Donald E. Source: Email from Debbie Weasenforth (HGW32@webtv.net), 29 June 1998
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