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Claude E Combs 1896–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1896

Birth Location: Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois

Death Date: 14 Oct 1982

Death Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Eli Combs

Mother: Ida Merris

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Combs

Children(s): Natalie Combs, Durfee Combs, Durfee Combs

In 1896, Claude E Combs entered the world in Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois, born to Eli Sparks Combs And Ida May Merris. In 1930, Claude E Combs resided in St Louis (Districts 1-250), St Louis, St. Louis (I. In 1935, Claude E Combs resided in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri. Claude E Combs married Elizabeth Finch Combs, and had children including Durfee Louis Combs, Natalie Ruth Combs. Claude E Combs passed away in 1982 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Claude E Combs entered the world in Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois, born to Eli Sparks Combs And Ida May Merris.
  • In 1930, Claude E Combs resided in St Louis (Districts 1-250), St Louis, St. Louis (I.
  • In 1935, Claude E Combs resided in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri.
  • Claude E Combs married Elizabeth Finch Combs, and had children including Durfee Louis Combs, Natalie Ruth Combs.
  • Claude E Combs passed away in 1982 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Claude Combs's Ancestors

Self
Claude Combs
1896–1982
Birth Place: Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois
Parents
Eli Sparks Combs
1861–1942
Christian County, Illinois, USA
Ida (May) Merris
1863–1936
Morgan County, Illinois
Grandparents
Jabez (Jones) Combs
1824–1909
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Ann) Whitaker
1832–1920
Coshocton, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
Ellery (Mickey) Merris
1823–1905
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Nancy (Ann Van) GUNDY
1822–1907
Madison County, Illinois
Great-Grandparents
William Combs
1802–1869
Asenath Ellis
1800–1880
James Whitaker
1814–1873
Susanna Cullison
1812–1884
Stanton Merriss
1795–1848
Elizabeth Piper
1794–1856
David Jr
1790–1861
Mary ♥♥♥
1796–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Combs
1783–1849
Keziah Hayes
1783–1866
William Ellis
1760–1829
JAMES Sr.
1785–1874
Deborah Pearson
1788–1870
James Cullison
1783–1876
Sarah Cullison
1784–1830
Abigail Merris
1773–1861
Eleazar Piper
1765–1832
David Sr.
1755–1827
Anna Wissler
1761–1832

Claude Combs's Descendants

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Claude (E) Combs (15 Oct 1896–14 Oct 1982) m. Elizabeth (Finch) Combs (May 1900–1969)
  1. 1. Natalie (Ruth) Combs 1922–2008 m. John (England) Tebbetts 1914–1957
    1. 1. John (England) Tebbetts 1942–1996
  2. 2. Durfee (Louis) Combs 1924–
  3. 3. Durfee (Louis) Combs 1924–2004

Claude Combs's Timeline

5 Records

1896
15 Oct 1896
Birth of Claude E Combs in Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois
Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 34
Claude E Combs resided here in St Louis (Districts 1-250), St Louis, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
St Louis (Districts 1-250), St Louis, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Claude E Combs resided here in St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 44
Claude E Combs resided here in , St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
, St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
1982
14 Oct 1982
Age 86
Death of Claude E Combs in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1896
    Event Place: Findlay, Shelby County, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: St Louis (Districts 1-250), St Louis, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1982
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States of America

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