YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Leroy Banks Holcomb 1912–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 April 1912

Birth Location: Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 15 December 1957

Death Location: Fries, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Scales Holcomb

Mother: Louzena Holcomb

Spouse(s): Marguerite Bullion

Children(s): Benjamin Holcomb, Shirley Holcomb, Robert Holcomb, Roy Harmony, Curtis Holcomb, Betty Maxwell

The story of Leroy Banks Holcomb began in 1912 in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Leroy Banks Holcomb resided in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Leroy Banks Holcomb resided in Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA. Leroy Banks Holcomb married Marguerite Bullion, and had children including Benjamin Benny Holcomb, Betty Lou Maxwell, Curtis L Holcomb, Olen Banks Holcomb, Robert Bill Holcomb, Robert Manford Holcomb, Roy L Harmony, Shirley Jesse Holcomb, William Holcomb. Leroy Banks Holcomb passed away in 1957 in Fries, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

Find more search results for Leroy Holcomb
LH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Leroy Banks Holcomb began in 1912 in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Leroy Banks Holcomb resided in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Leroy Banks Holcomb resided in Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • Leroy Banks Holcomb married Marguerite Bullion, and had children including Benjamin Benny Holcomb, Betty Lou Maxwell, Curtis L Holcomb, Olen Banks Holcomb, Robert Bill Holcomb, Robert Manford Holcomb, Roy L Harmony, Shirley Jesse Holcomb, William Holcomb.
  • Leroy Banks Holcomb passed away in 1957 in Fries, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Scales Holcomb
1881–1956
Birth Location: Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
SH
Louzena Holcomb
1877–1877
Birth Location: Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia
LH

Spouses(s)

Marguerite Bullion
1915–1987
Birth Location: Carroll County, VA, Virginia, USA
MB

Children(s)

Benjamin Holcomb
–2017
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
BH
Shirley Holcomb
1935–2011
Birth Location: Wake Forest, Virginia, USA
SH
Robert Holcomb
1937–2004
Birth Location: Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America
RH
Roy Harmony
1932–2003
Birth Location: Virginia
RH
Curtis Holcomb
1945–1963
Birth Location: Virginia
CH
Betty Maxwell
1948–2010
Birth Location: Virginia
BM

Leroy Holcomb's Ancestors

Self
Leroy Holcomb
1912–1957
Birth Place: Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Parents
Scales Sherman Holcomb
1881–1956
Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Louzena Holcomb
1877–1877
Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia
Grandparents
Leander (H) Holcomb
1835–1914
Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Martha (Jane) Wagoner
1839–1884
North Carolina
Isaac (T) Martin
1847–1925
North Carolina
Mary ((Polly) Jane) TAYLOR
1855–1908
Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Holcombe
1787–1878
Anna Proctor
1797–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Philemon HOLCOMBE
1741–1795
Margaret Holcombe
1758–1790

Leroy Holcomb's Descendants

1.
LH
Leroy (Banks) Holcomb (16 April 1912–15 December 1957) m. Marguerite Bullion (7 June 1915–24 August 1987)
  1. 1. Benjamin ("Benny") Holcomb –2017
  2. 2. Shirley (Jesse) Holcomb 1935–2011
  3. 3. Robert (Manford) Holcomb 1937–2004 m. Betty (Jean) Fuller 1936–2008
    1. 1. Terry (James) Holcomb –2008
  4. 4. Roy (L) Harmony 1932–2003
  5. 5. Curtis (L.) Holcomb 1945–1963
  6. 6. Betty (Lou) Maxwell 1948–2010

Leroy Holcomb's Timeline

7 Records

1912
16 April 1912
Birth of Leroy Banks Holcomb in Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 8
Leroy Banks Holcomb resided here in Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Leroy Banks Holcomb resided here in Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Leroy Banks Holcomb resided here in Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia
Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Leroy Banks Holcomb resided here in Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia, United States
Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia, United States
1950
1950
Age 38
Leroy Banks Holcomb resided here in Galax, Carroll, Virginia, USA
Galax, Carroll, Virginia, USA
1957
15 December 1957
Age 45
Death of Leroy Banks Holcomb in Carroll County, VA, Virginia, USA
Carroll County, VA, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 April 1912
    Event Place: Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 353
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia; Roll: T627_4253; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-7
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 452
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 2445; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 261.0; FHL microfilm: 2342179
    [6] Virginia, Death Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wilson Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: T625_1888; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 452

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Galax, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: 2445; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 261.0; FHL microfilm: 2342179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia; Roll: T627_4253; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 353
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Laurel Fork, Carroll, Virginia; Roll: T627_4253; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 18-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Galax, Carroll, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ries
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 December 1957
    Event Place: Carroll County, VA, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fries, Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Leroy Holcomb

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE