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Morgan County was established in 1822 from unorganized territory. Descendant Counties: None
No pre-1850 Combs marriages located in Indiana Index.
No Combs [sic]
31 Oct 1831 - 02 Nov 1834 Jacob Hamilton COMBS of Morgan Co, IN. 1 SE 29/ 14 N 2 E N 2nd Principal 160 Morgan IN0610_.001
25 Nov 1834 - 15 Oct 1835 Jacob Hamilton COMBS of Morgan Co, IN. 1 NWNE 32/ 14 N 2 E N 2nd Principal 40 Morgan IN0770_.318
03 Nov 1838 - 10 Oct 1840 Stephen COMBS of Morgan Co, IN 1 SWSW 12/ 11 N 2 E N 2nd Principal 40 Morgan IN3070_.462
(Extracted from Morgan County Indiana Original Land Sales From U.S. Government, Copyright 1996 Morgan County Public Library)
Twp. 14N Rng. 2E Sec. 29
BLANTON Thomas 30 Jul 1829 - E half of NE qtr 80
CAREY Benjamin 20 Oct 1821 - E half of SW qtr 80
CAREY Thomas 3 Dec 1821 - W half of NW qtr 80
CAREY Thomas Jan 1830 - W half of SW qtr 80
COMBS Jacob H. 31 Oct 1831 - SE qtr 160
OGLESBY Joseph 9 Oct 1823 - W half of NE qtr 80
REYNOLDS Henry 14 May 1828 - E half of NW qtr 80
Twp. 13N Rng. 2E Sec. 16
BRYANT H. 27 Oct 1832 - W qtr of SE qtr 40
BRYANT Wm. 10 Aug 1832 - NE qtr of SE qtr 40
COMBS J.H. 8 Sep 1832 - W half of NE qtr 80
GREGORY B. 21 Jul 1832 - W half of NW qtr 80
JOHNSON James 3 Sep 1832 - E half of NW qtr 80
MAXWELL J. 15 Jul 1832 - SW qtr of SE qtr 40
MCLAND J. 24 Jul 1832 - SE qtr of W qtr 40
RICHARDSON J.B. 12 Nov 1832 - SW qtr of NW qtr 40
SLAUGHTER M. 21 Jul 1832 - SE qtr of SE qtr 40
SUMMERS S. 13 Nov 1832 - W qtr of SW qtr 80
SUMMERS S. 19 Nov 1832 - NE qtr of SW qtr 40
VENT N.H. 14 Nov 1832 - E half of NE qtr 80
Twp. 14N Rng. 2E Sec. 32
BLYTHE Benjamin 27 Aug 1831 - W half of SE qtr 80
COMBS Jacob H. 25 Nov 1834 - NW qtr of NE qtr 40
COMBS Jacob H. 25 Nov 1834 - NW qtr of NE qtr 40
DAY Wm. 22 May 1832 - W half of NW qtr 80
DUREE Samuel 2 Sep 1831 - E half of SE qtr 80
GARNET Silas 13 Oct 1831 - E half of NE qtr 80
LANDERS James 24 Oct 1821 - SW qtr of NE qtr 40
LUCK Allen 18 Jul 1828 - E half of SW qtr 80
MULLOY James 27 May 1829 - W half of SW qtr 80
STEELE Catherine 1 Dec 1832 - E half of NW qtr 80
Twp. 11N Rng. 2E Sec. 12
ADAMS Jacob 4 Oct 1834 - SW qtr of NW qtr 40
ADAMS Jacob 4 Oct 1834 - NE qtr of NW qtr 40
BARNES Thomas 1 May 1832 - W half of SE qtr 80
COMB Stephen 3 Nov 1838 - SW qtr of SW qtr 40
DOUGHTRY John 24 Jan 1837 - E half of SW qtr 80
KEPHART Henry 15 May 1833 - SE qtr of NE qtr 40
KEPHART Henry 15 May 1833 - E half of SE qtr 80
KEPHART Henry 4 Mar 1834 - NE qtr of NE qtr 40
LIPSEY Reaney 18 Jan 1837 - NW qtr of SW qtr 40
LITTLE James 20 Dec 1836 - SE qtr of NW qtr 40
LITTLE James 20 Dec 1836 - NW qtr of NW qtr 40
VANDIGRIFF Elijah 2 Jul 1831 - W half of NE qtr 80
Notes: Stephen's land is not in same twp. as Jacob's, and Stephen not found in 1840 Indiana Census Index. The only Stephen Combs located on the 1850 IN Census Index was in Jefferson Co, IN, probably the Stephen who m Martha GODFREY in 1840 in Jennings Co, IN.
24 Jan 1838. Morgan Co, IN. Died: Mary STANFIELD (d/o William and Deborah BRUCE Stanfield, Quakers of Guilford Co, NC), a member of the White Lick Friends (Quaker) MM, was b 25 Apr 1764; m 4 Mar 1790, Deep River Meeting House, Guilford Co, NC, Eli HARVEY (s/o William and Elizabeth CARTER Harvey of Orange Co, NC), b 13 Jan 1762, Chester Co, PA; d 14 Apr 1822, Clinton Co, OH. On 11 Oct 1831, the Springfield MM of Clinton Co, OH granted Mary a certifcate to the White Lick MM of Morgan Co, IN. On this same date, her daughter, Cynthia, apparently unmarried, was also granted a certificate. Mary was received on 15 Feb 1832 in Morgan Co, IN on certifcate from theSpringfield MM. (Jerry Richmond's Eli & Mary STANFIELD Harvey and Hinshaw's Quaker Genealogy, North Carolina). Mary STANFIELD Harvey's brother, George STANFIELD d testate 1827, Grayson Co, VA, naming his sister, Mary, and William and Jane CARTER Combs and their son, Zedekiah, and others. See also Jerry Richmond's Stanfield Family and Quaker Collection. It is not known if the Combs of Morgan Co, IN had any relationship to the Harvey-Stanfield Families of this County.
(Morgan Co, INGenWeb)
Page 121
COMBS, Jacob H. 0000010000000-1101010000000
(listed immediately between James RICHARDSON and Samull [Samuel?] STEVENSON)
1m 30-40
1f 0-5; 1f 5-10; 1f 15-20; 1f 30-40
Page 122:
COMBS, Jacob A. 2201010000000-0010200000000
(listed immediately after Francis NEELY & Soloman HUNT)
2m 0-5; 2m 5-10; 1m 15-20; 1m 20-30
1f 10-15; 2f 20-30
Notes: Jacob A. COMBS not on 1850 Morgan census. Jacob H. was Jacob Hamilton COMBS who may have been same who was s/o Zur & Mary CREEK Combs of Shenandoah Co, VA. Jacob (Hamilton?) COMBS is not found in the 1830 Indiana Census Index. The 1830 Ohio Census Index includes Jacob COMBS in the counties of Highland and Pickaway, neither with a middle initial or name. Jacob H. may have m Jamima BARNARD (no date or location known) No Indiana or Ohio marriage has been located for them thus far (see 1850 Morgan Co, IN census); however, see also 1828 Fall Creek MM, Ohio (County?) re Jamima COMBS (formerly BERNARD) disowned for having married contrary to discipline (Quaker Genealogy Vol.5 ( Ohio) by Wm. Wade Hinshaw, p. 300)
Brown Twp
p. 109
216/216 Jacob COMBS 47 M chair maker $2500 OH
Jemima 48 F TN
Elizabeth 16 F IA
Eunice 14 F IA
(Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser)
p. 20
hh 293 William Faire 45 m Farmer VA
Nancy Faire 41 f NC
John F. Faire 21 m Laborer NC
Emly Faire 14 f Va
Fanny E. Faire 14 12 Va
James C. Faire 9 M IN
Polly A. Miller 1 f IN
Mary C. Faire 5 f IN
John Comer 30 m Farmer VA
Rachel Comer 27 f IN
Margret Comer 11 f IN
Emily Comer 9 f IN
David Comer 7 m IN
Martin Comer 4 m IN
Madison Twp
p. 95
hh 19 Adison Coomer 29 m Farmer NC
Ursula 23 f NC
Emeline 3 f IN
Mary 1 f IN
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Brown Twp
p. 556
Combs, Jamima 59 VA
Eunice A 23 IN
Clay Twp
p. 742
Comer, Nichelson 21 GR
Madison Twp
p. 582
Coomer, Jeremiah 61 NC
John 33 NC
p. 583
Coomer, Addison 46 m NC
Lavina 44 f NC
p. 585
Coomer, Micagah 26 m NC
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
(Extracted from the MORGAN COUNTY INDIANA 1870 FEDERAL CENSUS, INDEX OF HOUSEHOLDS, Copyright 1996 Morgan County Public Library, this is a head of household index to the 1870 Federal Census for Morgan County. It was created by Phyllis Walker and Leonard Coffey in the 1980s. Use the township and page number to find the individual in the 1870 Census microfilm.)
Brown Twp
Page 351
COMBS, Jemima, age 76, b NJ
29 Oct 1873 - 6 Sep 1875 (Morgan County Court microfilm, index compiled by Judge Noble Littell.) Alice Comer, husband Joseph Comer, Grandson John D. Cox. Ex. Joseph Pool, friend, of Mooresville. Witt. Samuel K. Harryman and Allen Trimble. Dated Oct. 29, 1873 - A/P Sept. 6, 1875. There are no probate numbers only a page number 12 at the top of the Will.
Will of Alice Comer
I Alice Comer of Morgan County in the state of Indiana being weak in body but sound in mind and memory and calling mind the mortality of the human race, and that it is appointed unto all once to die do make and institute this my last will and testiment in manner and form as follows viz:
The witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of Oct. in the year of our Lord 1873 Alice X (her mark) Comer
We the undersigned certify that the foregoing will was signed, sealed and delivered by the testator in our presence and that in our judgement she was at the time of sound mind and memory. Witness our hands this 29th day of Oct. 1873
State of Indiana, Morgan County Samuel K. Harriman Glen Trimble.
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
1890 Green Twp., Morgan Co, IN Enrollment of Soldiers (eligible for a pension) Private Joseph COMBS (no unit given) (Extracted from Morgan Co, IN GenWeb by Combs Researcher Bob George who adds that each Indiana County created such a roll in 1886, 1890, and 1894)
Harrison Twp
ED. 48, Sheet #2, p. 99, 4 June 1900
27/27 LANDERS, Jeremiah, Head, w, m, 41, b. May 1859, md. 17 yrs, b. IA IN IN, Farmer
Alice, Wife, w, f, 40, b. Feb. 1860, md. 17 yrs, 5 ch/5 liv., b. IN IN IN
Earnest, Son, w, m, b. 16, Jan? 1884, single, b. IN IA IN
Ethel, Dau, w, f, 14, b. July 1885, single, b. IN IA IN
Mollie, Dau, w, f, 13, b. Feb 1887, single, b. IN IA IN
Hazel, Dau, w, f, 9, b. Sept. 1890, single, b. IN IA IN
Ruth, Dau, w, f, 1, b. Aug. 1898, single, b. IN IA IN
Bert Combs, Bro-in-law, w, m, 32, b. May 1868, single, b. IN IN IN
1=WD Martinsville City
ED. 54, Sheet #37, p. 212,, 20 June 1900
H#290; 815/881 Combs, Isaac G., Head, w, m, 63, b. Nov. 1836, md. 33 yrs, b. IN KY KY, Runs Boardinghouse
Elizabeth, Wife, w, f, 50, b. Aug. 1849, md. 33 yrs, 3 ch/3 liv, b. OH OH OH
Emma B., Dau, w, f, 28, b. Aug. 1871, single, b. IN IN OH
Flora M., Dau, w, f, 25, b. Dec. 1874, single, b. IN IN OH
SE Note: Isaac G. Combs and wife Elizabeth of Johnson Co., IN. Isaac Combs dies in 1917 in Johnson Co., IN. Elizabeth, age 70, mother-in-law and a widow, is living with daughter Flora and son-in-law James L. KENDALL in Clark Co., IN in 1920. Elizabeth Combs leaves a will in Morgan Co., IN in 1922 (see below) in which she identifies daughters Flora KENDALL, Maude CARROLL, and granddaughter Mary WINTER (apparently a daughter of daughter Emma B(Bertha?) Combs WINTER. In her will Elizabeth identifes herself as being of Jeffersonville [Clark Co.] and formerly of Franklin [Johnson Co.].
17 Nov 1901. Morgan Co., Indiana Death Record, H 16 31: COMBS, Lucy T. F. W. 80 Green Twp.
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
SE Note: Lucy Townsend BARNETT Combs was the third wife of Joseph A. Combs of Johnson Co., IN. They married12 Dec 1852 Johnson Co, IN. (War of 1812 Pension File of Joseph A. Combs). It would appear that Joseph and Lucy removed to Morgan Co., IN by 1890 since he is listed on the 1890 enrollment of soldiers eligible for pension
© 1996 Morgan County Public Library, This is a head of household index to the 1910 Federal Census for Morgan County. It was created by Janice Enk and Dale Drake in 1995, Morgan Co, INGenWeb)
ED 63
Jefferson Twp
Page 5a
HH93 WEDDLE, Marion 45 IN
TRUAX, Combs, 14 IN
TRUAX, Victoria, 15 IN
HH127 TRUAX, William A.
ED 71
Washington Twp
Page 4b
HH123 COOMBS , Bent 44 IN
COOMBS, Martha 79 IN
Green Twp
ED#57, Sheet 9B, p. 80, 10 May 1910
200/200 CARROLL, Everett E., Head, m, 35, md 1(10 yrs), b. IN IN IN, Farmer
Maude G., Wife, f, 42, md 1 (10 yrs), 0ch/0 liv., b. IN KY OH
SE Note: Maude G. CARROLL (daughter of Isaac Gray Combs, son of Joseph A. Combs) identified in 1922 Morgan Co., IN will of her mother Elizabeth Combs.
13 Jun 1913 Morgan Co., Indiana Death Record, H 17 70: COMBS, Martha J. F. W. 82 Harrison Twp.
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
10 Jun 1922 - Will of Elizabeth Combs Administrator Maude Carroll #5916 Reel 565-A Old Probate Files #5816 thru #5955 Begins Jan 7, 1931 - July 1932
I Elizabeth Combs formerly of Franklin, (Johnson Co.) Indiana now in Jeffersonville, (Clark Co.) Indiana do hereby make this my last will and testament.
Item 1. I will that my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid.
Item 2. I Will and devise and bequeath all the residue of my estate, real and personal to my two daughters, Maude Carroll of Morgan County, Indiana and Flora Kendall of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and my granddaughter, Mary Winter of Washington D.C. share and share alike viz one third cash, in fee simple absolute.
Item 3. I nominate and appoint my two daughters, Maude Carroll and Flora Kendall to be the executrices of this will.
Signed this 10th day of June, 1922. Elizabeth Comb (*)
The foregoing instrument was at the date of signed, published and declaired by the said Elizabeth Combs as and for her last will and testament in our presence who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other, have signed our names as witnesses.
Mrs. Mary B. Manzy (??)
Mrs. M. C. Norris
PN-Note (*): Elizabeth Comb is her signature. It is "trembly." At the end the tail on the b curves up and to the left, but not smoothly. It could have been traced back down as there is a suggestion, not definate, of a tail below the line. Could be an s. It is not at all an obvious s but could be. The tail is quite dark.
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
SE Note: Elizabeth Combs was the wife of Isaac Gray Combs, apparent son of Joseph A. Combs and his first wife Nancy RANSDALE of Woodford Co., KY and Johnson Co., IN. No marriage record has been located for Isaac and Elizabeth. Joseph A. in 1822 was in Woodford Co, KY where he m 17 Oct 1822, Nancy RANSDALE (Nancy Bohon RANSDELL per James Logan Kendall who states she was b 24 Mar 1803, d 14 May 1844). Joseph A. is listed on the 1830 Woodford Co, KY Census, but was in Johnson County by 1835 (per land records).
16 Jun 1932 Last Will and Testament of Cornelius O. Comer #5999
I, Cornelius L. Comer, a resident of Morgan County, Indiana and, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by me heretofore made:
I devise and bequeath all my real and personal property of whatsoever kind and nature to my grandchildren Reva C. Ingram and Kenneth E. Comer in equal propotions, and I appoint Kenneth E. Comer sole executor of this my will.
In testimony thereof, I, Cornelius L. Comer, have thereunto set my hand this 16th day of June 1932
signed Cornelius s. Comer
witnessed by Goldie Harvey and Robert Wade
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
16 Dec 1949 Will of Jonathan E. Comer #7688
I, the undersigned, Jonathan E. Comer of Morgan County, State of Indiana, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and declare this to be my last will and testament.
Item 1
I direct that all my just debts and obligations be paid, including all necessary funeral and burial expense.
Item II
Now being possessed of an institution known as The Comer Sanitarium in Mooresville, Indiana, of which I have spent considerable time and effort and my two sons having been educated in my profession and being desirous that they be permitted to continue in the line of endeavor which I have followed for number of yours I hereby devise and bequeath to my sons, Kenneth E. Comer and Charles W. Comer said sanitarium in its entirety, including all furniture, fixtures and equipment that may be located therein. In so doing, it is my wish that they accept said property and carry on said institution.
Item III
I direct that my sons shall pay to my daughters, Ina Mae Jones and Mary Alice Carpenter, the sum of $2250.00 each, said sum to be a charge upon the property mentioned in Item 2 and to equalize with my said daughters as nearly as possible their interests in my estate.
Item IV
I give and devise and bequeath to my daughter Ina Mae Jones the large diamond stone and ring which I usually wear on my person.
Item V
All the rest and residue of my property of every kind or nature, I direct that the same be reduced to cash and be divided among the following named persons in the percentage designated after their names:
My son, Kenneth E. Comer, ¼
My son, Charles W. Comer, ¼
My daughter, Ina Mae Jones ¼
My daughter, Mary Alice Carpenter, ¼
Item VI
I nominate and appoint my son-in-law, Benjamin Franklin Jones the Executor of this my said last will and testament and direct that he act in such capacity without pay, but that he consult with the various beneficiaries so as to promptly settle my said estate in the most economical way possible.
Witness my hand and seal this 16th day of December, 1949
Jonathan E. Comer
witnessed by Gilbert W. Butler
June Walton
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
26 Oct 1918 Estate of Jabez Comer
Only heirs as far as is known:
Lulu Comer, 35 Wife, Brooklyn, In
Margurette Comer (smudge) daughter
Catherine Comer 14 Daughter
Feba Comer 12 daughter
Stewart Comer 10 Son
Oct 26, 1918
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Legend: Childs Name Fathers Given Name Mothers Given name Sex Color Date of Birth Book Page
COMER, Fred L., J. C. Comer, Ethel Landers, m w June 6, 1909 H-3 42
COMER, Ina May, Job E., Ethyl Landers, f w June 8, 1910 H-3 56
COMER, Mary Alice, Jot. E, (possibly Job), Ethel Landers, f w Jan 31, 1918 H-9 & H-10
COMER, Ruth Ellen, Charles B., Mary P. Aldrich, f w Aug14, 1909 H-3 56
COMER, Stewart S., Frank, Lula Hill, m w Nov. 23, 1907 H-3 4
COMER, -------, J. F., --Hill, fw June 17, 1901 H-1 34
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Surname First Name Date of Birth Date of Death Comments Cemetery Township (nbd= no birth date)
COMBS
Belle, - nbd 27, Mar 1879 20Y, Wife of H.E. Centennial Green
Jacob H. nbd 02 Oct 1866 Aged 66Y. Same stone as Jemima Mooresville Brown Twp
Jemima nbd 12 Feb 1876 Aged 75Y. Same stone as Jacob H. Mooresville Brown
Mirtie R. nbd 12 Apr 1879 Age 1M dau of H.E. & B - Centennial Green
William E 16 Mar 1921 30 Dec 1986 T Sgt. US Army WWII Mooresville Brown
COMER
no name 1909 1909 Infant son of J.E & Ethel Mooresville Brown
Adila J. 13 Mar 1920 28 Mar 1881 Same stone as Matthew Mooresville Brown
Anna May nbd 17 Nov 1870 Dau of J.B. & L. West White Lick Brown
Aurora 1859 1930 Same stone as Stewart Mooresville Brown
Charles B. Chick 1879 1961 Comer-Truax family plot Mooresville Brown
Charles W., Dr. - 1915 - 1956 Same stone as Gladys A. Mooresville Brown
Cornelius L. 1845 1933 Same stone as Sarah A. Mooresville Brown
Ethel Landers 1885 1932 Same Stone as Jonathan E. - Mooresville Brown
George C. nbd 14 Oct 1870 Son of J.B. & L West White Lick Brown
Gladys A. 1915 1984 Same Stone as Charles W. Mooresville Brown
Harry nbd 18 Jun 1879 3M 3D Son of J.C * A. on stone w/inf. - Mooresville Brown
Hattie L. 23 Sep 1833 28 Aug 1886 ----- Mooresville Brown
Hester nbd 22 Dec 1868 Aged 64Y 8M 7D Wife of Joseph Mooresville Brown
Infant 8-Jun 1879 Infant son of J. C. & A. On stone w/Harry Mooresville Brown
Jabez 1827 1894 Comer family plot Mooresville Brown
Jonathan nbd ndd Co I 14th Ioa Inf. No dates Mooresville Brown
Jonathan E., Dr. 1876 1954 Same Stone as Ethel L. Mooresville Brown
Katherine - 1857 1934 - -----Mooresville Brown
Kenneth E. 1906 1975 Same stone as M. Claire Mooresville Brown
Luzena 1827 1907 Comer family plot Mooresville Brown
M. Claire 1907 ndd Same stone as Kenneth E. Mooresville Brown
Martha W. 1859 1928 Comer family plot Mooresville Brown
Mary A. 1884 1973 Comer-Truax family plot Mooresville Brown
Matthew 01 Jul 1825 03 Mar 1901 Same stone as Adila J. Mooresville Brown
Rebecca M. 1854 1914 Mother Mooresville Brown
Sarah A. 1846 1919 His wife. Same stone as Cornelius L.- Mooresville Brown Stewart 1850 1933 Same stone as Aurora Mooresville Brown
Waynard W. nbd 01-Feb 1985 Aged 72Y 3M 17D Funeral Home marker Mooresville Brown
Wm. A. 1853 1916 Comer family plot Mooresville Brown
COMMER
Karen S. nbd 7-9-1956 Same stone as Carl M. Mooresville - Brown
Mary - nbd 16 Aug 1851 Age 60Y wife of Jeremiah Mt. Olive - Madison
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Name of Deceased Sex Color Age at Death Date of Death Place of Death Book Page
COMBS
Lucy T. f w 60 Nov 17 1901 Green Twp. H 16 31
Martha J. f w 82 - June 15 1913 Harrison Twp. H 17 70
COMER
Addison - m w - 88 - Dec 16 1901 Madison Twp. H 16 32
Matthew m w 75 Mar 34 1901 Mooresville H 16 23
Sarah A. f w 72 mar 4 1919 - Mooresville H 10 45
------ - m w 2/30 June 8 1909 Harrison Twp. H 17 21
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern
Audra P. Combs
Audra P. Canine Combs, 73, Indianapolis, died Aug 4, 1992, of natural causes at the Morgan Co. Memorial Hospital. The housewife was the widow of Eugene B. Combs. She was a member of North Park order of Eastern Star 404 and the Wesley United Methodist Church
Survivors include one Son, Steven J. Combs, Martinsville, two brothers, Jack and Lyle Canine; one sister, Donna Meekins of Virginia and two grandchildren
Her funeral will be 3 p.m. Friday at the Conkle Funeral Home Speedway Chapel in Indianapolis. Entombment will be at 4:30 at Nebo Memorial Cemetery at Martinsville.
Friends may call 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Combs
June 19, 1913
“We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Combs, the mother of Mrs. Jerry Landers, who was buried at Waverly last Sunday morning
Sarah Catherine Combs
25 Nov, 1925
Sarah Catherine Combs, daughter of Joseph and Lucy Combs, was born in Johnson Co., Indiana, Sept. 10, 1855, and passed peacefully away at 5 oclock Wednesday morning, November 18 1925. In this county heer childhood, girlhood and young womanhood were spent. When quite young she united with the Bargersville Christian church, near her home. She had seven half sisters and seven half brothers, all of whom preceded her in death.
September 27, 1875, she was united in marriage to John Eli Musgrave, youngest son of Elizabeth Musgrave, deceased, to whose home in Morgan Co., near Cope, he took his young bride, and on this farm Mrs. Musgrave spent the remainderof her life.
To this union were born four children: Charles M., residing with his mother, Lella Pearl Hale, of Michigan City, In., Rosy Nell Hammans, and Lizzie Alice Hensley, the latter two having died a number o years ago.
“Into each life some rain must fall, some days must be dark and dreary, but into Mrs Musgraves life there came a real down-pour for her husband was an invalid for nine years, the latter part of his life, and day and night she ministered to his wants cheerfull, willingly and with a devotion rarely seen.
After the death of her husband, in 1900, heer son Charles Musgrave, and wife, left their home in Johnson county and came to be with his mother.
William Combs
31 Dec 1986
William E. Combs, 65, of Country Club Rd. died on Tuesday at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Ill for five months, he had been hospitalized for two weeks.
The son of Alexander and Nellie A. Williams Combs, he was born on March 16, 1921, in Albion, Okla. He married Mary E. Shrake on Sept. 5, 1942, and she survives.
A veteran of World War II, Combs had been a Morgan Co. resident for 46 years.
He retired in 1975 as general foreman at Allison Gas Turbine in Indianapolis
He was a member of Brooklyn Church of God and the Martinsville Moose Lodge.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Roger Combs of Brooklyn; a daughter, Deborah Jo Huff of Connersville; a sister, Helen Thompson of Mooresville; four grandchildren.
Legend: Name of Groom or Bride, Name of Spouse, Date of birth (of person in 1st column) color, Date of Marriage, Book, Page
COMBS
Eunice A. - Benjamin H. Perce - nbd w May 14, 1867 C-E 96
Harvey P. Amanda Brady nbd w Feb 20 1880 C-2 133
Mary E William G. Cook nbd w Oct. 21, 1854 C-C 175
Maude J. Everett C Carroll - nbd w Oct. 18 1899 C-5 - 290
Ollie G. Henry S. McQuinn nbd - 2 Aug 11 1891 C-4 54
COMER
Ada - Harry E. Branch nbd w Feb 12 1878 C-1 476
Amos Mary J. Marley nbd w Dec 15 1850 C-B 552
Charles B. Mary P Aldrich nbd w June 22, 1904 C-6 175
J. Stewart - Ora Rusie nbd w Sept 1 1881 C-2 283
John Annie Gilbert nbd w Aprl 22 1904 C-E 409
John F Bessie L Hill nbd w Dec 2, 1900 C-5 393
Jonathan E Ethyl Landers - Jan 14 1876 w Nov 8 1905 C-7- 86
Joseph Alice Cox nbd w Aug 7, 1872 C-E 551
Joseph A. Kate A. Sheets nbd w Oct. 25 1882 C-2 389
Laura D Orval Templeton Dec 21 1884 w Aprl 15 1908 C-9 1857
Levi C Hattie L. Sheets nbd - w May 12 1880 w C-2 154
Lewzena William H Jones nbd w July 28 1870 C-E - 289
Mary J William C Mitchell nbd w Feb 12 1868 C-E - 132
Matthew Rebecca Day nbd w Dec 18 1883 C-2 - 499
Mattie F. Harry C Scarse nbd w July 23, 1889 - C-3 - 411
Minnie H Walter W. Wolf nbd w Oct 18, 1183 C-2 475
William A Mattie Woodward nbd w June 7, 1883 C-2 440
William C Mary Griffitt nbd w June 1, 1887 C-3 224
COMBS
Albert R - Wilma G Moore Aprl 1 1917- w - Nov 26 1939 C-22 126
Dorothy E Glen Pyle Aug 15 1913 w Oct 8 1935 C-20 - 455
Eller Grace Franklin July 17 1900 w Oct 6 1934 - C-20 141
Fulton Nancy Johnson Feb 2 1883 w Dec 17 1941 C-23 39
Nora M Raymond E Murphy Mar 22 1913 - w Oct 31 1931 C-18 413
COMER
Frank Philomena Sherwood Oct 8 1899 w May 21 1925 C-15 136
Ina Mae Franklin Jones June 8 1910 w - May 2, 1934 C-19 557
Rova Eugene C. Ingram Jan 7 1907 w June 15 1930 C-18 62
Reva Lewis Truax Jan 7 1907 w May 4 1938 C-21 351
Submitted by Combs Researcher Patience Northern