Who was Anthony Coombs?

Anthony Coombs (1774–1859) was born in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Anthony Coombs 1774–1859

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Feb 1774 · Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States

Died 2 Jan 1859 · Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States

Father Anthony Coombs Jr

Mother Mercy Snow

Siblings Apphia Affie Coombs, Appia Coombs, Elisha Coombs, Isaac Coombs, John Deacon Coombs, Joseph Coombs, Lydia Coombs, Sarah Sally Coombs

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Anthony Coombs Jr

Mercy Snow

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Biography

The story of Anthony Coombs began in 1774 in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States. Anthony Coombs passed away in 1859 in Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States.

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1774

Birth of Anthony Coombs in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States

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1859

Death of Anthony Coombs in Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Anthony Coombs

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States (1774) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anthony Coombs (1774–1859) was born in Harpswell, Cumberland, Maine, United States and died in Windsor, Kennebec, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Anthony in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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