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David A. (Davis A.) Combs 1849–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1849

Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 6 Jul 1923

Death Location: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Shadrach COMBS

Mother: Shadrack Combs

Spouse(s): Nancy Combs

Children(s): Nathaniel Combs, Van Combs, Tandy Combs, Lavinia Combs, Manda Combs, Alcie Combs, Millie Sexton, Monroe Combs, Margaret Combs

In 1849, David A. (Davis A.) Combs entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, United States, born to Shadrach Shade Combs And Shadrack Combs. In 1850, David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided in Morgan, Kentucky. David A. (Davis A.) Combs married Nancy Combs, and had children including Alcie Combs, Lavinia Combs, Manda Combs, Margaret Combs, Millie Sexton, Monroe Combs, Nathaniel Nat Combs, Tandy Combs, Van Combs. David A. (Davis A.) Combs passed away in 1923 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1849, David A. (Davis A.) Combs entered the world in Morgan, Kentucky, United States, born to Shadrach Shade Combs And Shadrack Combs.
  • In 1850, David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided in Morgan, Kentucky.
  • David A. (Davis A.) Combs married Nancy Combs, and had children including Alcie Combs, Lavinia Combs, Manda Combs, Margaret Combs, Millie Sexton, Monroe Combs, Nathaniel Nat Combs, Tandy Combs, Van Combs.
  • David A. (Davis A.) Combs passed away in 1923 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Shadrach COMBS
1825–1865
Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
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Shadrack Combs
1829–1870
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Nancy Combs
1868–1926
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
NC

Children(s)

Nathaniel Combs
1897–1977
Birth Location: Kentucky
NC
Van Combs
1893–1960
Birth Location: Kentucky
VC
Tandy Combs
1898–1917
Birth Location: Kentucky
TC
Lavinia Combs
1902–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
Manda Combs
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MC
Alcie Combs
1891–
Birth Location: Kentucky
AC
Millie Sexton
1883–1958
Birth Location: Perry County, Kentucky
MS
Monroe Combs
1889–
Birth Location: Colson Letch, Kentucky
MC
Margaret Combs
1882–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MC

David Combs's Ancestors

Self
David Combs
1849–1923
Birth Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Shadrach "Shade" COMBS
1825–1865
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Shadrack Combs
1829–1870
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (C.) Combs
1792–1857
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Rebecca (Becca) Combs
1795–1837
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Benjamin Bolling
1792–1870
Russell, Virginia, United States
Nancy McFarland\McFarlin
1792–1828
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Sr
1753–1842
Mason Combs
1757–1822
Jane Richardson
1760–1823
Jarrett Bowling
1762–1857
Eleanor Garrison
1762–1830
William McFarland
1735–1801
Lucinda Burris
1764–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Combs
1733–1820
Nancy Combs
1741–1819
Green Richardson
1725–1814
Nancy Graves
1728–1787
Benjamin Bolling\Bowling
1732–1832
Winifred Garrison
1747–1835
William Sr
1746–1824
Rebecca Bowling
1748–1808
Duncan McFarland
1710–1793

David Combs's Descendants

1.
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David (A. (Davis A.)) Combs (abt 1849–6 Jul 1923) m. Nancy Combs (abt 1868–18 June 1926)
  1. 1. Nathaniel ("Nat") Combs 1897–1977 m. Lidda (Lydia Lidie) Amburgey 1895–1983
    1. 1. Lovel (Young) Combs 1919–2002 m. Ada Bowling 1925–2007
      1. 1. David (Ray) Combs 1947– m. Mary Sipe 1948–2024
  2. 2. Van Combs 1893–1960
  3. 3. Tandy Combs 1898–1917
  4. 4. Lavinia Combs 1902–
  5. 5. Manda Combs 1900–
  6. 6. Alcie Combs 1891–
  7. 7. Millie Sexton 1883–1958
  8. 8. Monroe Combs 1889–
  9. 9. Margaret Combs 1882–

David Combs's Timeline

12 Records

1847
17 Mar 1847
Birth of David A. (Davis A.) Combs in Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1849
abt 1849
Birth of David A. (Davis A.) Combs in Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 1
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Morgan, Kentucky
Morgan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 11
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 21
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Carr, Knott, Kentucky
Carr, Knott, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 51
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 61
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky
Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky
1913
13 Mar 1913
Age 64
David A. (Davis A.) Combs resided here in Whitesburg, Kentucky, USA
Whitesburg, Kentucky, USA
1923
6 Jul 1923
Age 74
Death of David A. (Davis A.) Combs in Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
1923
6 Jul 1923
Age 74
Death of David A. (Davis A.) Combs in Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M593_1680; Page: 284B; Family History Library Film: 553179
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 394; Image: 398; Family History Library Film: 803388
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 114A; Image: 233
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Beattyville Enterprise; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1992; Publication Place: Beattyville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.6496238,0.59791714,0.7645914&xid=335
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1849
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_214; Page: 114A; Image: 233

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_388; Page: 394; Image: 398; Family History Library Film: 803388

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M593_1680; Page: 284B; Family History Library Film: 553179

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Carr, Knott, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1240536

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: T624_491; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374504

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Letcher, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1913
    Event Place: Whitesburg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Mountain Eagle; Publication Date: 13 Mar 1913; Publication Place: Whitesburg, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1923
    Event Place: Letcher, Letcher, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Beattyville Enterprise; Publication Date: 26 Feb 1992; Publication Place: Beattyville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.6496238,0.59791714,0.7645914&xid=335
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1923
    Event Place: Colson, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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