19 Jan 1871 Henry Co, Illinois

19 Jun 1908 St Joseph, Buchanan Co, Mo

28 Dec 1898 Taylor Co, Iowa: [Sarah Eliza] Lida Lathrop

29 Jul 1955 Springfield, Green Co, Mo

04 Apr 1970 Clarinda, Page Co, Iowa

19 Apr 1884 Taylor Co, Iowa

14 Mar 1952 Creston, Union Co, Iowa [Book 4 page 240 Taylor Co]

04 Dec 1904 Taylor Co, Iowa: Earl McAlpin, divorced

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[1] ~obituary Burr Harrison Combs
In the death of Burr Combs this community loses one of its pioneer citizens, one who did much to develop this section from a raw and bleak prairie to its present productive and beautiful condition. He was a man of solid worth, upright and just in all his dealings, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He has left to his children a pricelss heritage - an honored man. Deceased has been in failing health for a long time and his death had been momentarily expected for several weeks.
Burr Harrison Combs was born in Louden 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 and came westward to make his home. They located on a farm that has been his home for 48 years. To them were born 8 children, 4 sons and 4 daughters, who grew to maturity and who have since married and settled in homes of their own. The children who survive to mourn his death are 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.
Death claimed his first wife, the mother of his children, January 3, 1892. He was married to his second wife, Elizabeth Quimby who survives him, January 7, 1904.
He also leaves to mourn his death 3 brothers and 1 sister. They are 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., besides 30 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a host of friends. He was esteemd by all who knew him. Mr Combs was considered up right in his dealings with his fellowmen. His death was like the passing of a land mark, which has stood the test of years of development of the country. During his last days he prayed and gave evidence of conversion and was ready for death and was anxious to depart and be at rest. The funeral was preached at Maple Grove M.E. church by Rev. Mrs. W.C. Kelley, F.M. pastor of Clarinda. The text Eclesiastes 9:5 first clause. Interment at Guss cemetery.
The pall bearers were the four sons and two grandsons, Harry and Dewey Combs.
Card of Thanks - For the many favors and kindnesses extended by neighbors and friends during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father we desire to return our sincere thanks. Mrs Elizabeth Combs and children.

From Hazel Combs Foster - Lucretia Painter Combs died of a heart attack when she was 42 years old. Osie was 2 1/2 years old. She [Lucretia] weighed 235 pounds and was around 5'4" tall. Granpa, Osie and Nell went to Salina, Kansas in a covered wagon the summer of 1896. Osie was 7 years old. Took 8 days both ways [for the trip]. They canned peaches while there and they brought a number of jars of jam and sauce home with them.

Mr and Mrs John Sollars took their 3 oldest girls and made the trip at the same time. Wonder who they visited?

[From Pat Combs O'Dell - I would guess that they visited Lucretia's brother, John Painter and wife, who actually lived at Soloman, Kansas near Salina.]

Mr Burr H. Combs and Mrs Elizabeth Quimby were married at the bride's home in Memory [Iowa], on Jan 7 [1904], by W.R. Gill pastor of the Christian Church. There were about seventy-five friends present. All partook of an excellent supper which was served by expert hands. After supper a jolly good time was enjoyed by all, after which the guests returned to their homes to prepare for the infair which was given at the pleasant home of Mr Combs, on the following day. Again, seventy-five people came and brought many presents with them, a number of which were valuable. May the blessing of a quiet happy life follow this couple.

At this writing we learn that the bride has moved from her farm at Memory to her new home, where she will take up the duties of a happy farm life.