HOLCOMB, William B. 1850 - 1919

HOLCOMB, WORRELL, STREET

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/4/2024 at 21:22:13

"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, December 8, 1919
Page 3, Column 3

WILLIAM B. HOLCOMB PASSED AWAY EARLY THIS MORNING

William B. HOLCOMB, well known resident of this city, died about one o'clock this morning at his home on South Third street, following an illness of short duration. The funeral arrangements have not been made, pending word from a son in California.

W. B. HOLCOMB was born in Ohio, Jan. 22, 1850. He moved to Illinois, with his parents when four years of age. He was married to Margaret WORRELL of Kankakee, Ill., 1876, and to this union were born seven children, two of whom have preceeded their father in death.

He moved onto a farm north of the city 23 years ago. For the past 11 years he has been a resident of Fairfield and for a number of years was proprietor of what is now known as the Farmer's Friend Feed Barn.

Mr. HOLCOMB has been a church member since boyhood, first belonging to the Baptist church and in later life joining the Methodist church.

He is survived by his wife and the following children: John A., of Sacramento, Calif.; Harold A., W. P. and Claude W., of Fairfield; Frank L. of Cedar Rapids. One sister, Mrs. J. H. STREET of Sharon, Pa., also survives him.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, December 9, 1919
Page 2, Column 4

W. P. (sic - W. B.) HOLCOMB FUNERAL WILL BE HELD TOMORROW

Funeral services for the late William B. HOLCOMB will be held tomorrow morning at 12:00 o'clock from the residence on South Third street.

Rev. C. L. Tennant will conduct the services and interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, December 9, 1919
Page 3, Column 1

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

... --Mr. and Mrs. Frank HOLCOMB and daughter Mildred of Cedar Rapids are in the city, called by the death of Mr. HOLCOMB's father. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Saturday, December 13, 1919
Page 3, Column 2

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors and friends who were so kind to us in our great sorrow, the singers and for the beautiful floral offerings sent.

Mrs. W. B. HOLCOMB and family.
824-13

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Monday, December 15, 1919
Page 3, Column 1

PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

... --Mrs. Frank HOLCOMB and daughter Mildred of Cedar Rapids, returned to their home today, after being called here by the death of Wm. B. HOLCOMB. ...

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Note: Buried in Lot 1st.046. Wife Margaret died in 1927 and was buried with him.