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William J. Combs 1859–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 September 1859

Birth Location: Oregon

Death Date: 24 July 1932

Death Location: Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: James Combs*

Mother: Jane Combs

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Helm

Children(s): Priscilla Combs

In 1859, William J. Combs entered the world in Oregon, born to James Parker Combs And Jane Dyer Combs. In 1860, William J. Combs resided in Linn, Oregon, USA. In 1870, William J. Combs resided in Waterloo, Linn, Oregon, USA. William J. Combs married Elizabeth Harriet Helm, and had children including Priscilla Emily Phillips Combs, V C Wren. William J. Combs passed away in 1932 in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, William J. Combs entered the world in Oregon, born to James Parker Combs And Jane Dyer Combs.
  • In 1860, William J. Combs resided in Linn, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1870, William J. Combs resided in Waterloo, Linn, Oregon, USA.
  • William J. Combs married Elizabeth Harriet Helm, and had children including Priscilla Emily Phillips Combs, V C Wren.
  • William J. Combs passed away in 1932 in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Combs*
1822–1900
Birth Location: Petersburg, Highland, OH, USA
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Jane Combs
1827–1913
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Helm
1865–1928
Birth Location: Linn County, Oregon, USA
EH

Children(s)

Priscilla Combs
1889–1975
Birth Location: Crook Co., Oregon
PC

William Combs's Ancestors

Self
William Combs
1859–1932
Birth Place: Oregon
Parents
James Parker Combs*
1822–1900
Petersburg, Highland, OH, USA
Jane (Dyer) Combs
1827–1913
Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Robert (W.) Combs
1796–1887
Virginia
Martha (Elizabeth) Combs
1797–1863
Pennsylvania
Joseph Dyer
1799–1840
Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (McClintock Dyer) Romine*
1807–1871
Ross County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Zur Combs
1763–1828
Mary Combs
1769–1829
John JL
1757–1812
Jane Franklin
1759–1826
Alexander Mcclintock
1775–1848
Mary Kerr*
1778–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Job Combs
1730–1800
Deborah Hopkins
1736–1786
Johannes Krick\Creek
1730–1782
Rebeckah (Creek)
1740–1799
William Dyer
1729–1821
Margaret Hiatt
1727–1826
Alexander McClintock
1751–1848
Unknown Unknown
1769–1840
George Kerr
1748–1790
Sarah Walker
1752–1790

William Combs's Descendants

1.
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William (J.) Combs (29 September 1859–24 July 1932) m. Elizabeth (Harriet) Helm (2 Feb 1865–2 Jun 1928)
  1. 1. Priscilla (Emily (Phillips)) Combs 1889–1975 m. Van (C) Wrann 1888–1972 m. Van (C) Wrenn 1889–1972 m. Vanl (L) Wrenn 1888–1972
    1. 1. Van (Chalmer Wrenn) Jr 1920–2001 m. Lorayne (Alice) Davis 1924–2014
    2. 2. Priscilla (Emily) Wrenn 1918–1989 m. William (Charles) Lesher 1916–1999 m. George Yount –1982
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Wrenn 1912–2000 m. Allen (Homer) MCILVAIN 1900–1969
      1. 1. Allen (Homer McIlvain) Jr 1934–1991 m. Phyllis (Joann) Draper 1935–1981
      2. 2. Priscilla (Emily) McIlvain 1936–2008
    4. 4. Jane Wrenn 1923–2013 m. Charles (William) Monier 1914–2006

William Combs's Timeline

9 Records

1859
29 September 1859
Birth of William J. Combs in Oregon
Oregon
1860
1860
Age 1
William J. Combs resided here in Linn, Oregon, USA
Linn, Oregon, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
William J. Combs resided here in Waterloo, Linn, Oregon, USA
Waterloo, Linn, Oregon, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
William J. Combs resided here in Prineville, Wasco, Oregon, USA
Prineville, Wasco, Oregon, USA
1890
1890
Age 31
William J. Combs resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 41
William J. Combs resided here in Johnson Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
Johnson Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
William J. Combs resided here in Beaver Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
Beaver Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
William J. Combs resided here in Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
1932
24 July 1932
Age 73
Death of William J. Combs in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 September 1859
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2341674
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prineville, Wasco, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 125
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Linn, Oregon; Roll: M653_1055; Page: 356; Family History Library Film: 805055
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Linn, Oregon; Roll: M653_1055; Page: 356; Family History Library Film: 805055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waterloo, Linn, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Prineville, Wasco, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prineville, Wasco, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Page: 294B; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source: Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group Number: 75; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1793-1999; NARA Series Number: 7RA-08; NARA Series Title: Cherokee Census, 1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson Creek, Crook, Oregon; Roll: 1346; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1241346

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Crook, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Crook, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375292

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Oak Grove, Clackamas, Oregon; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 2341674

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 July 1932
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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