Parents were John and Abigail (Cummins) Holcomb. John married #1 to Erzelia Fay (1846-1886), dau. of Patrick and Ann (Kelly) Fay. *Erzelia and John had no children but did raise her sister Maggie's youngest daughter "Ella" Warner; aka Ella (Holcomb) Anderson. John married #2 to Florence Taylor and had one known child: Bertha E. (Holcomb) Shevalier b. NY. Florence is not buried with John.
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THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 11/21/1918 p1c5
(my corrections to obit in brackets)
John C. Holcomb, a veteran of the Civil war and a former Andersonville prisoner died at his home on First street in Bolivar at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, aged 80 years. He had been in poor health for sometime past, his legs being badly affected from disease contracted while a war prisoner. For sometime past he had been obliged to use crutches. His condition had been growing steadily worse during the past number of weeks. Riley Ford of Bellrun, PA, has been taking care of him day and night for several weeks, remaining with him until the end came. Bright's disease caused his death.
He was born in Greene, Chenago co., NY, April 26, 1838. When he was two years of age he, with his father, moved to Friendship, NY. After residing there for two years they together moved to McKean co., PA, where the father died in 1884.
John C. Holcomb enlisted, first in the Civil war, in Co. E first McKean rifle co., later known as the Bucktails. At the age of 23, and after three months service as above stated, he re-enlisted in Co. C, 85th regt. NY Volunteers; was wounded in the leg at Fair Oaks; received a scalp wound in Kingston, NC; and was taken prisoner at Plymouth, NC, while in action on April 20, 1864. He endured all the horrors of prison life; contracted varicose veins resulting from scurvy, caused by the lack of wholesome or sufficient food, especially vegetables. He, with other of his comrades, escaped the last of February or the first of March 1865, and when he reached the Union forces at Newbern, NC, on March 5, 1865, his weight was 89 pounds. He was mustered out; and honorably discharged March 7, 1865.
Since he returned from the war he had resided in this locality and most of that time in this township, where he had been engaged in various pursuits, principally lumbering and farming. He had served this town as highway commissioner for seven terms; had also served as excise commissioner and held other town offices. He was a many of more than ordinary abilities, whole hearted, kind and genial, respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, regarded with affection by the young people and children, and loved by his family. A man that one was always glad to meet and one that will be greatly missed. He was twice married, his first wife being Arzelia [Erzelia] Fay, who died August 21, 1886, by whom he had one daughter[*], Mrs. J.C. [James C.] Anderson.
On March 21, 1888, he was married to Florence Taylor at Friendship, NY, by Rev. W. Ingleby and they have one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shevalier who, with the widow, constitute his immediate family. He also is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Laura Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and three brothers, Asel Holcomb of Franklinville, Levi of Portville, and Carlton of Shinglehouse.
Mr. Holcomb was a member of Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F.& A.M., of Bolivar and the local H.C. Gardner Post No. 247, G.A.R. He was also a pensioner.
The funeral services were held at the house at one o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. J.B. Harry officiating. The pallbearers were: LeRoy Root, George Beers, Burl Williams, John Howe, C.W. Young, and Milford Root. The body was interred in the Bolivar cemetery [Maple Lawn], the services at the grave being conducted by the Masons.
Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Holcomb, and Mrs. & Mrs. Robert Holcomb of Portville; Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Holly of Franklinville; J.W. Corbin, Hiram Corbin, and Roy Corbin of Belmont; Chester Corbin and son James of Pavilion; Mr. & Mrs. Sears Farr, Mrs. Emma Compton, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Compton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reed of Nile; Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Newton of Inavale; Mr. & Mrs. James Greer of Middaugh Hill; John Fay of Wellsville; A.C. Holcomb of Bellrun; George Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and Mrs. Alice DeKay of Black Creek.
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ADDITIONAL MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION: HOLCOMB, JOHN C.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, October 18, 1861, at Friendship, New York, to serve three years; mustered in as private,
Co. C, 85th infantry, October 25, 1861; captured in action, April 20,
1864, at Plymouth, N.C.; escaped, March 1, 1865; mustered out, March 7, 1865, at New Berne, N.C.
[Source: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. -- via contributor #47334649]
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THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 11/21/1918 p1c5
(my corrections to obit in brackets)
John C. Holcomb, a veteran of the Civil war and a former Andersonville prisoner died at his home on First street in Bolivar at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, aged 80 years. He had been in poor health for sometime past, his legs being badly affected from disease contracted while a war prisoner. For sometime past he had been obliged to use crutches. His condition had been growing steadily worse during the past number of weeks. Riley Ford of Bellrun, PA, has been taking care of him day and night for several weeks, remaining with him until the end came. Bright's disease caused his death.
He was born in Greene, Chenago co., NY, April 26, 1838. When he was two years of age he, with his father, moved to Friendship, NY. After residing there for two years they together moved to McKean co., PA, where the father died in 1884.
John C. Holcomb enlisted, first in the Civil war, in Co. E first McKean rifle co., later known as the Bucktails. At the age of 23, and after three months service as above stated, he re-enlisted in Co. C, 85th regt. NY Volunteers; was wounded in the leg at Fair Oaks; received a scalp wound in Kingston, NC; and was taken prisoner at Plymouth, NC, while in action on April 20, 1864. He endured all the horrors of prison life; contracted varicose veins resulting from scurvy, caused by the lack of wholesome or sufficient food, especially vegetables. He, with other of his comrades, escaped the last of February or the first of March 1865, and when he reached the Union forces at Newbern, NC, on March 5, 1865, his weight was 89 pounds. He was mustered out; and honorably discharged March 7, 1865.
Since he returned from the war he had resided in this locality and most of that time in this township, where he had been engaged in various pursuits, principally lumbering and farming. He had served this town as highway commissioner for seven terms; had also served as excise commissioner and held other town offices. He was a many of more than ordinary abilities, whole hearted, kind and genial, respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, regarded with affection by the young people and children, and loved by his family. A man that one was always glad to meet and one that will be greatly missed. He was twice married, his first wife being Arzelia [Erzelia] Fay, who died August 21, 1886, by whom he had one daughter[*], Mrs. J.C. [James C.] Anderson.
On March 21, 1888, he was married to Florence Taylor at Friendship, NY, by Rev. W. Ingleby and they have one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shevalier who, with the widow, constitute his immediate family. He also is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Laura Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and three brothers, Asel Holcomb of Franklinville, Levi of Portville, and Carlton of Shinglehouse.
Mr. Holcomb was a member of Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F.& A.M., of Bolivar and the local H.C. Gardner Post No. 247, G.A.R. He was also a pensioner.
The funeral services were held at the house at one o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. J.B. Harry officiating. The pallbearers were: LeRoy Root, George Beers, Burl Williams, John Howe, C.W. Young, and Milford Root. The body was interred in the Bolivar cemetery [Maple Lawn], the services at the grave being conducted by the Masons.
Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Holcomb, and Mrs. & Mrs. Robert Holcomb of Portville; Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Holly of Franklinville; J.W. Corbin, Hiram Corbin, and Roy Corbin of Belmont; Chester Corbin and son James of Pavilion; Mr. & Mrs. Sears Farr, Mrs. Emma Compton, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Compton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reed of Nile; Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Newton of Inavale; Mr. & Mrs. James Greer of Middaugh Hill; John Fay of Wellsville; A.C. Holcomb of Bellrun; George Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and Mrs. Alice DeKay of Black Creek.
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ADDITIONAL MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION: HOLCOMB, JOHN C.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, October 18, 1861, at Friendship, New York, to serve three years; mustered in as private,
Co. C, 85th infantry, October 25, 1861; captured in action, April 20,
1864, at Plymouth, N.C.; escaped, March 1, 1865; mustered out, March 7, 1865, at New Berne, N.C.
[Source: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. -- via contributor #47334649]
Parents were John and Abigail (Cummins) Holcomb. John married #1 to Erzelia Fay (1846-1886), dau. of Patrick and Ann (Kelly) Fay. *Erzelia and John had no children but did raise her sister Maggie's youngest daughter "Ella" Warner; aka Ella (Holcomb) Anderson. John married #2 to Florence Taylor and had one known child: Bertha E. (Holcomb) Shevalier b. NY. Florence is not buried with John.
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THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 11/21/1918 p1c5
(my corrections to obit in brackets)
John C. Holcomb, a veteran of the Civil war and a former Andersonville prisoner died at his home on First street in Bolivar at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, aged 80 years. He had been in poor health for sometime past, his legs being badly affected from disease contracted while a war prisoner. For sometime past he had been obliged to use crutches. His condition had been growing steadily worse during the past number of weeks. Riley Ford of Bellrun, PA, has been taking care of him day and night for several weeks, remaining with him until the end came. Bright's disease caused his death.
He was born in Greene, Chenago co., NY, April 26, 1838. When he was two years of age he, with his father, moved to Friendship, NY. After residing there for two years they together moved to McKean co., PA, where the father died in 1884.
John C. Holcomb enlisted, first in the Civil war, in Co. E first McKean rifle co., later known as the Bucktails. At the age of 23, and after three months service as above stated, he re-enlisted in Co. C, 85th regt. NY Volunteers; was wounded in the leg at Fair Oaks; received a scalp wound in Kingston, NC; and was taken prisoner at Plymouth, NC, while in action on April 20, 1864. He endured all the horrors of prison life; contracted varicose veins resulting from scurvy, caused by the lack of wholesome or sufficient food, especially vegetables. He, with other of his comrades, escaped the last of February or the first of March 1865, and when he reached the Union forces at Newbern, NC, on March 5, 1865, his weight was 89 pounds. He was mustered out; and honorably discharged March 7, 1865.
Since he returned from the war he had resided in this locality and most of that time in this township, where he had been engaged in various pursuits, principally lumbering and farming. He had served this town as highway commissioner for seven terms; had also served as excise commissioner and held other town offices. He was a many of more than ordinary abilities, whole hearted, kind and genial, respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, regarded with affection by the young people and children, and loved by his family. A man that one was always glad to meet and one that will be greatly missed. He was twice married, his first wife being Arzelia [Erzelia] Fay, who died August 21, 1886, by whom he had one daughter[*], Mrs. J.C. [James C.] Anderson.
On March 21, 1888, he was married to Florence Taylor at Friendship, NY, by Rev. W. Ingleby and they have one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shevalier who, with the widow, constitute his immediate family. He also is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Laura Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and three brothers, Asel Holcomb of Franklinville, Levi of Portville, and Carlton of Shinglehouse.
Mr. Holcomb was a member of Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F.& A.M., of Bolivar and the local H.C. Gardner Post No. 247, G.A.R. He was also a pensioner.
The funeral services were held at the house at one o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. J.B. Harry officiating. The pallbearers were: LeRoy Root, George Beers, Burl Williams, John Howe, C.W. Young, and Milford Root. The body was interred in the Bolivar cemetery [Maple Lawn], the services at the grave being conducted by the Masons.
Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Holcomb, and Mrs. & Mrs. Robert Holcomb of Portville; Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Holly of Franklinville; J.W. Corbin, Hiram Corbin, and Roy Corbin of Belmont; Chester Corbin and son James of Pavilion; Mr. & Mrs. Sears Farr, Mrs. Emma Compton, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Compton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reed of Nile; Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Newton of Inavale; Mr. & Mrs. James Greer of Middaugh Hill; John Fay of Wellsville; A.C. Holcomb of Bellrun; George Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and Mrs. Alice DeKay of Black Creek.
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ADDITIONAL MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION: HOLCOMB, JOHN C.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, October 18, 1861, at Friendship, New York, to serve three years; mustered in as private,
Co. C, 85th infantry, October 25, 1861; captured in action, April 20,
1864, at Plymouth, N.C.; escaped, March 1, 1865; mustered out, March 7, 1865, at New Berne, N.C.
[Source: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. -- via contributor #47334649]
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THE BOLIVAR BREEZE Th. 11/21/1918 p1c5
(my corrections to obit in brackets)
John C. Holcomb, a veteran of the Civil war and a former Andersonville prisoner died at his home on First street in Bolivar at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Nov. 16, aged 80 years. He had been in poor health for sometime past, his legs being badly affected from disease contracted while a war prisoner. For sometime past he had been obliged to use crutches. His condition had been growing steadily worse during the past number of weeks. Riley Ford of Bellrun, PA, has been taking care of him day and night for several weeks, remaining with him until the end came. Bright's disease caused his death.
He was born in Greene, Chenago co., NY, April 26, 1838. When he was two years of age he, with his father, moved to Friendship, NY. After residing there for two years they together moved to McKean co., PA, where the father died in 1884.
John C. Holcomb enlisted, first in the Civil war, in Co. E first McKean rifle co., later known as the Bucktails. At the age of 23, and after three months service as above stated, he re-enlisted in Co. C, 85th regt. NY Volunteers; was wounded in the leg at Fair Oaks; received a scalp wound in Kingston, NC; and was taken prisoner at Plymouth, NC, while in action on April 20, 1864. He endured all the horrors of prison life; contracted varicose veins resulting from scurvy, caused by the lack of wholesome or sufficient food, especially vegetables. He, with other of his comrades, escaped the last of February or the first of March 1865, and when he reached the Union forces at Newbern, NC, on March 5, 1865, his weight was 89 pounds. He was mustered out; and honorably discharged March 7, 1865.
Since he returned from the war he had resided in this locality and most of that time in this township, where he had been engaged in various pursuits, principally lumbering and farming. He had served this town as highway commissioner for seven terms; had also served as excise commissioner and held other town offices. He was a many of more than ordinary abilities, whole hearted, kind and genial, respected by his neighbors and acquaintances, regarded with affection by the young people and children, and loved by his family. A man that one was always glad to meet and one that will be greatly missed. He was twice married, his first wife being Arzelia [Erzelia] Fay, who died August 21, 1886, by whom he had one daughter[*], Mrs. J.C. [James C.] Anderson.
On March 21, 1888, he was married to Florence Taylor at Friendship, NY, by Rev. W. Ingleby and they have one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Shevalier who, with the widow, constitute his immediate family. He also is survived by his two sisters, Mrs. Laura Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and three brothers, Asel Holcomb of Franklinville, Levi of Portville, and Carlton of Shinglehouse.
Mr. Holcomb was a member of Macedonia Lodge No. 258, F.& A.M., of Bolivar and the local H.C. Gardner Post No. 247, G.A.R. He was also a pensioner.
The funeral services were held at the house at one o'clock Monday afternoon, with Rev. J.B. Harry officiating. The pallbearers were: LeRoy Root, George Beers, Burl Williams, John Howe, C.W. Young, and Milford Root. The body was interred in the Bolivar cemetery [Maple Lawn], the services at the grave being conducted by the Masons.
Among the out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Holcomb, Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Holcomb, and Mrs. & Mrs. Robert Holcomb of Portville; Mr. & Mrs. E.A. Holly of Franklinville; J.W. Corbin, Hiram Corbin, and Roy Corbin of Belmont; Chester Corbin and son James of Pavilion; Mr. & Mrs. Sears Farr, Mrs. Emma Compton, Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Compton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reed of Nile; Mr. & Mrs. Lemuel Newton of Inavale; Mr. & Mrs. James Greer of Middaugh Hill; John Fay of Wellsville; A.C. Holcomb of Bellrun; George Wood and Mrs. Alice Harder of Shinglehouse; and Mrs. Alice DeKay of Black Creek.
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ADDITIONAL MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION: HOLCOMB, JOHN C.—Age, 23 years. Enlisted, October 18, 1861, at Friendship, New York, to serve three years; mustered in as private,
Co. C, 85th infantry, October 25, 1861; captured in action, April 20,
1864, at Plymouth, N.C.; escaped, March 1, 1865; mustered out, March 7, 1865, at New Berne, N.C.
[Source: Report of the Adjutant General of the State of New York. -- via contributor #47334649]
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