Homer Holcomb (1814-1901)

HOLCOMB

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 9/15/2011 at 21:22:57

From Story County Watchman January 25, 1901

Zearing Enterprise: ....Homer Holcomb, after several weeks struggle with death expired last night at his home north of town, surrounded by all his children. He had reached the age of 84 years....

In the same paper:

Zearing, Jan. 24.--Mr. Homer Holcomb died Monday evening after a severe illness. The funeral services were held today at the Evangelical church. His age was 84 years.

From Story County Watchman February 1, 1901

Zearing Enterprise: ...Homer Holcomb was born in Hartford, Conn., June 2, 1814, and died January 21st, 1901, aged 86 years, 7 months and 19 day....