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Catherine Holcomb 1689–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1689

Birth Location: Granbury, , Connecticut, USA

Death Date: Dec 1769

Death Location: West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA

Father: Nathaniel Holcombe

Mother: Mary Bliss

Spouse(s): Joseph Messenger

Children(s): Ezekiel Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Catherine Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Sarah Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Isaac Messenger

Catherine Holcomb was born in 1689 in Granbury, , Connecticut, USA, the child of Nathaniel Holcombe And Mary Bliss. In 1642, Catherine Holcomb resided in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Catherine Holcomb married Joseph Messenger, and had children including Catherine Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Ezekiel Messenger, Isaac Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Sarah Messenger. Catherine Holcomb passed away in 1769 in West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • Catherine Holcomb was born in 1689 in Granbury, , Connecticut, USA, the child of Nathaniel Holcombe And Mary Bliss.
  • In 1642, Catherine Holcomb resided in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
  • Catherine Holcomb married Joseph Messenger, and had children including Catherine Messenger, Elijah Messenger, Ezekiel Messenger, Isaac Messenger, Jehiel Messenger, Joseph Messenger, Nathaniel Messenger, Sarah Messenger.
  • Catherine Holcomb passed away in 1769 in West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Catherine Holcomb's Ancestors

Self
Catherine Holcomb
1689–1769
Birth Place: Granbury, , Connecticut, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Holcombe
1648–1722
CT
Mary Bliss
1651–1722
MA
Grandparents
Thomas Holcomb
1605–1657
Pembroke,Wales,Devon,England
Elizabeth Ferguson
1617–1679
Windsor,Hartford,Connecticut,USA
Nathaniel Bliss
1622–1654
Rodborough,,Gloucestershire,England
Catherine Chapin
1626–1712
Berry,Pomeroy,Devon,England
Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Holcombe
1565–1633
Anne Courtenay
1573–1642
Thomas Ferguson
1584–1665
Elizabeth Ferguson
1586–1610
Thomas Bliss
1588–1649
Margaret Hulins
1595–1684
Samuel Chapin
1598–1675
Cicely Penny
1601–1683
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Holcombe
1526–1579
Margaret Trethford
1535–1576
Peter Courtenay
1536–1606
Katherine Reskymer
1546–1576
Thomas Ferguson
1558–
Ms Ferguson
1562–
Alice Smith
1553–1625
William Bliss
1560–1580
John Hulings
1565–1639
Margaret Lawrence
1557–1621
John Chapin
1566–1600
Phillipe Easton
1569–1616
Henry Penny
1571–1630
Jane Penny
1573–1637

Catherine Holcomb's Descendants

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Catherine Holcomb (1689–Dec 1769) m. Joseph Messenger (2 September 1687–10 May 1763)
  1. 1. Ezekiel Messenger 1727–1728
  2. 2. Nathaniel Messenger 1725–1801
  3. 3. Elijah Messenger 1722–1802
  4. 4. Catherine Messenger 1720–1749
  5. 5. Jehiel Messenger 1715–1761
  6. 6. Joseph Messenger 1713–
  7. 7. Sarah Messenger 1710–1710
  8. 8. Joseph Messenger 1709–1710
  9. 9. Isaac Messenger 1717–1801 m. Hannah Alford 1724–1811
    1. 1. Dorcas Messenger 1754–1760
    2. 2. Carmi Messenger 1771–1825
    3. 3. Keziah Messenger 1766–1778
    4. 4. Rosy Messenger 1764–1848
    5. 5. Abner Messenger 1760–1845
    6. 6. Elijah Messenger 1758–1797
    7. 7. Reuben Messenger 1752–1842
    8. 8. Aaron Messenger 1750–1840
    9. 9. Moses Messenger 1748–1811
    10. 10. Simeon Messenger 1746–1821
    11. 11. Isaac Messenger 1745–1839 m. Anna Ward 1751–1850
      1. 1. Olive Messenger 1782–1827
      2. 2. Anna Austin 1779–1866
      3. 3. Chestina Messenger 1773–
      4. 4. Isaac Messenger 1771–1859
    12. 12. Hannah Messenger 1743–1757
    13. 13. Joseph Messenger 1741–1791
    14. 14. Dorcas Messenger 1762–1793
    15. 15. Elisha Messenger 1756–1851 m. Hays 1756–1849
      1. 1. David (Chandler) Messenger 1808–1893 m. Sarah 1807–
      2. 2. William (C.) Messenger 1804–
      3. 3. James Messenger 1810–1876
      4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1811–1872
      5. 5. Marynda Messenger 1806–1872
      6. 6. Henry (H.) Messenger 1818–1893 m. Mary Messenger 1812–1883
        1. 1. Sarah Golden 1851–1904 m. Charles (Hartland) Golden 1847–
        2. 2. Elizabeth Leonard 1848–1929 m. Oliver (Porter) Leonard 1840–1915
        3. 3. William (R) Messenger 1845–1848
        4. 4. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1843–1925 m. D (Wesley) Sallars 1844–1921
        5. 5. John Messenger 1841–1923 m. Harriet (Louisa) Whipkey 1856–1900
        6. 6. James Messenger 1838–1910 m. Elizabeth (Sarah) Anthony 1844–1909
        7. 7. Henry (H.) Messenger 1857–1934 m. Matilda Carroll 1856–1905 m. Mary (N) Messenger 1893–1979

Catherine Holcomb's Timeline

9 Records

1642
1642-1845
Catherine Holcomb resided here in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1689
1689
Birth of Catherine Holcomb in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1689
1689
Birth of Catherine Holcomb in CT
CT
1689
1689
Birth of Catherine Holcomb in Granbury, , Connecticut, USA
Granbury, , Connecticut, USA
1689
28 Oct 1689
Catherine Holcomb was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1707
1707
Age 18
Catherine Holcomb was married
None
1769
Dec 1769
Age 80
Death of Catherine Holcomb in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1769
Feb 1769
Age 80
Death of Catherine Holcomb in Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
1769
Dec 1769
Age 80
Death of Catherine Holcomb in West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA
West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1689; Birth city: West Simsbury; Birth state: CT.
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [7] Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Reference: PD 162

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: CT
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 606.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PLJ.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Granbury, , Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1689
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials, Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Reference: PD 162

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1707
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 606.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: PLJ.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1642-1845
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: History of Simsbury, Granby and Canton : from 1642 to 1845

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1769
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1689; Birth city: West Simsbury; Birth state: CT.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1769
    Event Place: Simsbury, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1769
    Event Place: West Simsbury, , Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree

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