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Oliver E Holcomb

Birth	:	2 May 1809 New York, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 1881 Grove Township, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	St. Luke Churchyard, Formby, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England
Coordinate	:	53.5520000, -3.0869800
Inscription	:	Aged 71 years, 10 days
Description	:	1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 326-327 Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs O. E. Holcomb, a native of New York, was born May 2, 1809, and December 12, 1832, he was married to Sarah Duntly, a native of New York, who was born March 12, 1809. After their marriage they came to Ohio and settled in Ashtabula County, making it their home until 1853; they then started to Iowa, and on reaching the State stopped for a short time in Pottawattamie County. In the year 1854 they came to Shelby County, and chose a home in Grove Township,... Read More	1889 Biographical History of Shelby County, Iowa, pages 326-327 Transcribed by Marthann Kohl-Fuhs O. E. Holcomb, a native of New York, was born May 2, 1809, and December 12, 1832, he was married to Sarah Duntly, a native of New York, who was born March 12, 1809. After their marriage they came to Ohio and settled in Ashtabula County, making it their home until 1853; they then started to Iowa, and on reaching the State stopped for a short time in Pottawattamie County. In the year 1854 they came to Shelby County, and chose a home in Grove Township, living there the remainder of their days. Mr. Holcomb was very prominently identified with the politics of the county from its organization. He was elected to the office of county clerk at an early day and filled many of the township offices. He took particular interest in the advancement and elevation of the educational features of the county. He was a staunch member of the Latter-Day Saints church, and was eager to promote the cause of Christianity, and lift the morals of the community. He died April 2, 1881, and his worthy wife passed away October 25, 1864. They were the parents of nine children -- Zoroaster B., Hellen A., wife of Albert Crandall; Harmon C., Oliver E., Mary C., wife of Gideon Hawley; Chauncey S., Adella (deceased), Martha M., wife of Alfred Jackson; Bertha A., wife of R. Wright. Harmon C. Holcomb was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, November 3, 1838, and in his childhood came to Iowa; here he was reared to farm life, and obtained his education in the common schools. When he had reached his majority he started in business for himself, and he and his brother purchased 110 acres in Grove Township, as a first venture. They sold this land, and Harmon C. bought eighty acres of wild land in the same township, which was the foundation of a beautiful home. He has made many valuable improvements, and has added to his first purchase until he now owns 235 acres, all in one body, except fifteen acres of grove which lie in section 10. The farm is one of the best improved in the county, and is a fair result of Mr. Holcomb's efforts and industry. Politically he is an ardent Republican. December 7, 1873, Mr. Holcomb was married to Miss Nora Homer, daughter of B. T. and Patience (Bentley) Homer, natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Holcomb was born in Grove Township, Shelby County, Iowa, May 27, 1855. They are the parents of two children -- Mattie A., born December 9, 1875, and Homer C., born June 2, 1879. They are worthy and consistent members of the Latter-Day Saints church. O. E. Holcomb, Sr., was a stone-mason by trade, and was penniless when he came to Shelby County. He brought his trusty rifle with him and traded it for a cow, and from this profitable beginning he continued, until at the time of his death he was in very comfortable circumstances. - - - - - - - - - Source: Roots of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints in Southern Iowa. By Pearl Wilcox. "Oliver E. Holcomb, branch pastor was born in Ashtabula , Ohio , February 21, 1841. December 25, 1873, he married Miss Mary L. Hawley. They became the parents of four children. At Mary's death the children were G. E. at Minneapolis , L. L. in Dow City and Mrs. H. A. Cobb at Dunlap , Iowa . In 1896 Oliver married Mrs. Lizzie Taylor of Independence , Missouri where he died November 29, 1914. The funeral was held at Galland's Grove where he first served in the priesthood.

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Oliver E Holcomb's memorial is located at: St. Luke Churchyard, Formby, Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, England.
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Oliver E Holcomb death on 2 Apr 1881 in Grove Township, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 53.5520000
Longitude: -3.0869800

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Parent

Spouse

Sally Duntley Holcomb

(1809 - 1864)

Siblings

Children

Oliver Ellsworth Holcomb Jr.

(1841 - 1914)

Chauncy S. Holcomb

(1844 - 1917)

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