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Robert Milton Holcombe 1818–1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1818

Birth Location: Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 11 Dec 1887

Death Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Henry Holcombe

Mother: Frances Wallace

Spouse(s): Sarah Maney

Children(s): James Holcombe, Frances Holcombe, Milton Holcombe, William Holcombe, John Holcombe, Lavada Holcombe, Mary Holcombe, Mainard Holcombe, William Haldcombe, Robert Holcomb, Elmira Holcombe

In 1818, Robert Milton Holcombe entered the world in Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA, born to Henry A Holcombe And Frances Fanny Wallace. In 1850, Robert Milton Holcombe resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Robert Milton Holcombe resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA. Robert Milton Holcombe married Sarah Sally Elizabeth Maney, and had children including Elmira Lucinda Holcombe, Frances Lorina Fannie Holcombe, James Henry Holcombe, John Lorenzo Holcombe, Lavada Matilda Holcombe, Mainard Romela Holcombe, Mary Lucinda Holcombe, Milton Pierce Holcombe, Robert Milton Holcomb, William Gilbert Holcombe, William J Haldcombe. Robert Milton Holcombe passed away in 1887 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Robert Milton Holcombe entered the world in Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA, born to Henry A Holcombe And Frances Fanny Wallace.
  • In 1850, Robert Milton Holcombe resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Milton Holcombe resided in Yancey, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Milton Holcombe married Sarah Sally Elizabeth Maney, and had children including Elmira Lucinda Holcombe, Frances Lorina Fannie Holcombe, James Henry Holcombe, John Lorenzo Holcombe, Lavada Matilda Holcombe, Mainard Romela Holcombe, Mary Lucinda Holcombe, Milton Pierce Holcombe, Robert Milton Holcomb, William Gilbert Holcombe, William J Haldcombe.
  • Robert Milton Holcombe passed away in 1887 in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Holcombe's Ancestors

Self
Robert Holcombe
1818–1887
Birth Place: Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Henry A Holcombe
1792–1860
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Frances ("Fanny") Wallace
1796–1870
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Holcombe's Descendants

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Robert (Milton) Holcombe (1818–11 Dec 1887) m. Sarah ("Sally" Elizabeth) Maney (Feb 1824–13 Sep 1904)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Holcombe 1848–1917
  2. 2. Frances (Lorina "Fannie") Holcombe 1846–1931
  3. 3. Milton (Pierce) Holcombe 1853–1913
  4. 4. William (Gilbert) Holcombe 1857–1881
  5. 5. John (Lorenzo) Holcombe 1843–1919
  6. 6. Lavada (Matilda) Holcombe 1842–1910
  7. 7. Mary (Lucinda) Holcombe 1843–1930
  8. 8. Mainard (Romela) Holcombe 1859–1913
  9. 9. William (J.) Haldcombe 1858–
  10. 10. Robert (Milton) Holcomb 1852–1887
  11. 11. Elmira (Lucinda) Holcombe 1850–

Robert Holcombe's Timeline

7 Records

1818
1818
Birth of Robert Milton Holcombe in Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 32
Robert Milton Holcombe resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Robert Milton Holcombe resided here in Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
Robert Milton Holcombe resided here in Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Robert Milton Holcombe resided here in Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
1887
11 Dec 1887
Age 69
Death of Robert Milton Holcombe in Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
1887
1887
Age 69
Robert Milton Holcombe - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1818
    Event Place: Paint Gap, Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 199
    [4] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 536
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 529B; Enumeration District: 232
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 782A; Family History Library Film: 552665
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 379; Family History Library Film: 803919
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 649; Page: 453a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 649; Page: 453a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yancey, North Carolina; Page: 379; Family History Library Film: 803919

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cainey River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1166; Page: 782A; Family History Library Film: 552665

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Caney River, Yancey, North Carolina; Roll: 988; Page: 529B; Enumeration District: 232

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1887
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 199
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Yancy County North Carolina Estate Records, 1853-1915 ; Index 1853-1915; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Yadkin County); Probate Place: Yadkin, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Yancy County North Carolina Estate Records, 1853-1915 ; Index 1853-1915; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Yadkin County); Probate Place: Yadkin, North Carolina

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