…On the 25th of March, 1878, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Laura Combs, a native of Mound City, Missouri, and a daughter of John and Sarah Combs, both deceased. Mrs. Scott died March 9, 1909, and is survived by six of her seven children. They are: Dora, deceased, who was the wife of Frank Chapell; Myrtie, the wife of Jule Demangue, a farmer of Nebraska; Theresa, who is the widow of Oliver Landers, and makes her home with her father; Esther, who is the wife of Arthur Welch and they also live with Mr. Scott; William, who married Miss Rose Still and lives on his father's farm; Walter, who wedded Miss Vina Nott and is an agriculturist of Holt township; and Fannie, who is at home…

…On the 2d of March, 1892, Mr. Pullen was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Combs, who was born in this county, July 30, 1876, and is a daughter of Burr and Lucretia Ann (Painter) Combs. The father, who is a son of Jacob Combs, was born in Virginia in 1839. In his family were eight children: Nellie, Charlie, George, Floyd, Ned, Cora, Lizzie and Osie. The mother, who before her marriage was Lucretia Ann Painter, was the daughter of Jacob and Ruth Painter and one of a family of six children: George, John, Nettie, Melissa and Sarah, being the others. Mrs. Combs was born in 1850 in Ohio and was twenty years of age when she came to live in Taylor county…

LLOYD COMBS

A valuable farm property pays tribute to the care and labor of Lloyd Combs, who is the owner of one hundred acres of rich and productive land in Mason township, which he purchased in 1908. He is one of Taylor county's native sons, his birth having occurred at North New Market on the 15th of May 1886. His parents were Burr and Laura (Painter) Combs. The former was a representative of a family that came from Pennsylvania to Iowa and his brothers and sisters were Seth, Frank Joe, Nancy, and Sissy Combs. At the time of the Civil war Burr Combs responded to the country's call for troops and did valiant service with the Union army, in defense of the stars and stripes. Having arrived at years of maturity he married Laura Painter, who was one of five children, the others being John, Elda, Lizzie and Sadie Painter. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Combs was blessed with eight children, namely: Lloyd, George, Charles, Ned, Osea, Nell, Cora and Lizzie, of which number Cora is now deceased.

At the usual age Lloyd Combs entered the public schools which provided him his educational privileges. He continued his studies until his seventeenth year, and through the periods of vacation assisted his father on the home farm. After putting aside his text-books he continued to aid his father in the development of the fields of the old homestead up to the time of his marriage, which occurred in North New Market on the 22d of March, 1905, the lady of his choice being Miss Glenna Johnson, a daughter of Kelso and Mary (Wisener) Johnson. The latter is a daughter of John Wisener and her brothers and sisters were John, Ernest, Nina, Jean, Sadie, Bertha, Grace and Della Wisener. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Combs, Luella, Ed and John.

The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Combs has been blessed with one child, Harold, who is the light and life of the household. In his political views Mr. Combs is a republican, having continuously supported that party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He does not seek nor desire office, however, but prefers to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs, which are carefully conducted and are bringing to him substantial success. He carries on general farming and raises all kinds of stock. He is a young man, having but recently passed the twenty-third milestone on life's journey, but his business ability has already made him recognized as one of the representative agriculturists of Mason township.

Joseph Thomas Combs, son of Nancy J. and J.N. Combs, was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, Sept 7, 1835. When six years old, his parents moved to Morgan County, Ohio…

He married Keziah McDONALD on Jan 22, 1858. They had six children: Mrs Sarah Jane DAVIS, Joseph E. Combs, Mrs John LOWER, a daughter who died in infancy, Francis Marion Combs, and Edward Melvin Combs. The obituary goes on to state that he moved to Henry County, Illinois, in 1863 and then to Iowa in 1876 settling near Guss in Taylor County. Three children died: Joseph, Ellen and Edward. In 1900, he moved to Humeston and cared for his invalid wife until her death in Sept 1910. Since then he lived with his children and grandchildren…

He was well fitted by nature for the pioneer life. He enjoyed very robust health and liked to boast that during eight-six years of his life he had never been under the care of a physician. This he inherited from ancestors who were all long lived. His grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was at the surrender of Yorktown. At the age of ninety years his grandfather applied for a pension. One of his uncles lived to be ninety-nine years old. The good health of the deceased was all the more remarkable when we think of the hardships he must have endured as a soldier of the Civil War and as a pioneer"………

He died at the home of his grandson, Thomas Lower in Gravity, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 25 days. He leaves two children, Mrs A.C. Davis, of Westlaco, Texas, and Frank Combs of Fleming, Colorado. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs Barman, of Battle Creek, Iowa. He was interned in the Guss Cemetery.

…Burr Harrison Combs was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, December 27, 1839, and died at his home near New Market, Iowa, February 25, 1918, aged 78 years, 1 month and 29 days. When two years of age his parents moved to Morgan County, Ohio, living there until 1863, when they moved to Henry county, Illinois, where he was married to Lucretia Pointer (sic) in 1870..." They had 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters. He is survived by Charles, George and Ned Combs also Nellie PULLEN, Lizzie THOMPSON and Osie McALPIN all of New Market, Loyd Combs of Mitchell, S.D., one daughter Cora DARNOLD having died June 19, 1908, also one step son Lee QUIMBY of New Market.

His first wife, the mother of his children, died January 3, 1892. He was second wife, Elizabeth QUIMBY who survives him, January 7, 1904. Also surviving are 3 brothers and 1 sister: J.T. Combs of Gravity, Ia, Frank Combs of Spencer, S.D., C.L. Combs of Hymore, S.D., and Mrs Sam Barman of S.D…Interment at Guss cemetery.

Frank M. Combs was born in Morgan County, Ohio on May 8, 1848, and died Thursday April 28, 1921, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 20 days. In 1863, he, with his parents, moved to Illinois where they resided ten years and in 1873 moved onto a farm in Taylor County, Iowa. On Nov 14, 1875 Mr Combs was united in marriage to Miss Flory Rbelle Hixon..." They had six daughters: Nettie May ROGERS, Alta Alvena Combs, Ida Viola Young, Bessie M. COZINE, Blanche Ellen YOUNG, and Beulah Olive FAST. Flory Rbelle Combs died Feb 6, 1910. On the 5th day of December, 1912, Mr Combs married Mrs Marie EIGHNY, of New Market, Iowa, who survives her husband. In 1906 the family moved upon a farm three miles north of Farmer, S.D., where they resided until in 1916, when Mr Combs bought a residence in Spencer. "He was one of a family of thirteen children of whom but two brothers and one sister remain livings." He was buried in the family burial plot in Alexandria

1951 Charlie Combs, son of Burr and Lucretia Pointer [sic, Painter] Combs, was born Jan 19, 1871, at Woodhull, Henry county, Ill., and died at his home in New Market, Ia, Nov 9, 1951, at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 22 days. He was one of a family of eight children. All survive except one sister, Cora DARNOLD, who died in 1908. At a very early age, Charlie, with his parents, moved from Illinois and settled north of New Market where he grew to manhood. Oct 21, 1891, he was united in marriage to Ida Carolina WIRTH. They established their home on a farm north of New Market where they resided for 37 years, and reared their family of eight children. They then moved to Page county, living near Villisca and Hepburn until four years ago when they retired and moved to their present home in New Market. Oct 21, 1951, Mr and Mrs Combs celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. For many years, Mr Combs was an outstanding farmer and live stock feeder, operating on an extensive scale. With no thought of recompense, he was always first to volunteer his assistance, or share his possessions with others less fortunate. He led a full and active life until his illness, which lasted about three months. Those who survive are his wife; two daughters, Mrs Bernard Ketchem of Williamson, Ia, and Mrs Arnold BASHOR of New Market; four sons, John and Dewey of New Market, and Harry and Glen of Gravity; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death, Pearl and Lena. Also surviving are three brothers, George of Bedford, Lloyd of Kent, Ned of New Market, and three sisters, Mrs Charlie Thompson of Earlham, Mrs Gail Berger, and Nellie Combs of New Market. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in New Market at 2 pm Monday Nov 12. Burial was in the Guss cemetery.