Walter S. Holcombe

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Harold married Elizabeth Hawks Pott Young on 20 Oct 1954 in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth was born on 22 Mar 1924 in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China; died on 17 Dec 1992 in Surfside Beach, Horry County, South Carolina, United States; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery # 3, Layettville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Parents: Amherst Lanman Holcombe and Clara Frances Babbitt

Frank Lanman Holcombe was baptized on 23 June 1889 at Asylum Hill Church, Hartford, Hartford Co., CT; as recorded on page 159 of the Minister's Book, #389.

He married Amy Inez Hallowell, daughter of Peter Joseph Hallowell and Matilda G. Scott, on 6 February 1914 at Dow City, Crawford Co., IA.

Frank Lanman Holcombe left a will on 11 March 1918 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC; Page 83.

The Granby Vital Records, page 66, in the Granby Town Hall, indicate that Frank was born to Amherst L. Holcomb, age 63, farmer, and Clara F. Babbit, other, age 36, born MA.

Frank's family moved to Hartford, CT, in September 1887. His mother remarried following Amherst's death, and they moved to Southern Pines, NC, in approximately 1896.

Frank attended Mount Herman School 1903-1907, Iowa State College 1907-1911. He returned to Fayetteville, NC, in the fall of 1911. It was while at Iowa State that Frank and Inez met, in Zoology class, so the story goes. Inez' wedding ring is engraved on the inside with 'Zoo 2-6-1914'. Nearly a century later that ring is still worn by Molly Holcombe, her granddaughter-in-law.

Inez attended Iowa State College 1906-1910. Then worked at the YWCA Cafeteria, Des Moines, Iowa, June 1910-April 1911; the YWCA Cafeteria, St. Louis, May 1911-December 1913.

Frank was enumerated in the 1910 Ames, Story Co., IA, federal census. He was 24.

Frank and Inez were married just outside Dow City, Iowa, at Inez' home, in a blizzard. "To the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Jennie Hallowell (Jane Elizabeth), the bridal couple took their places promptly at 3 o'clock, under a beautiful white wedding bell hung in the big bay window, where they were met by Rev. Joseph Stephen, pastor of the M.E church, who read the marriage lines. The bride was dressed in a beautiful white silk crepe meteor, trimmed with shadow lace and carried roses. Mr. and Mrs. Holcombe departed Friday evening for Ft. Dodge, where they will visit Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Rule, later going to Ames and Manning to spend a few days with friends, after which they will return here. They expect to leave here Saturday for Chicago, then on to Richmond, VA., at which place they will visit before going on to Fayetteville, where they will reside." (from the Dow City paper)

Frank and Inez began their married life on a farm located on the Wilmington road, two miles south of Fayetteville, where he established an up-to-date dairy, naming his farm Wat Coosa, after a local tribe of Indians that roamed the Cape Fear valley and the vicinity of the farm now bearing their name. Within four years they build up a heard of 45 head of the Holstein and Jersey cattle, from which they furnished a large number of patrons with milk and cream, using two wagons daily making deliveries.
He also developed one of the finest droves of Rhode Island Red chickens in the State, having taken premiums at a number of fairs. They changed the farm from an old, abandoned place to an up-to-date and modern farm with more than 10,000 feet of drainage tile, producing large crops of oats, corn, hay and peas. Frank was the pioneer alfalfa farmer in the county.

Frank registered for the World War I draft on 11 September 1918 in Fayetteville. He was a farmer age 32 and listed Inez as his closest relative.

"F. L." and Inez were enumerated on Wilmington Road in the 1920 Pearces Mill Township, Cumberland County, NC, federal census, on Willmington Road, ED 65, page 4A. He was a dairy farmer, age 34, she was 33. James and Harold were in the household.

Frank L. and Inez H. were enumerated in the 1930 Cross Creek Township, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC, federal census, on Russell Street. He was a landscape contractor, age 44; she was also 44. Children in the household were James H. 13, Harold M. 11, and Jane G. 8.

Frank and Inez had lost their farm during the early days of the depression and in 1930 he had not yet been made manager of Cottonade. In 1940 they were enumerated in Fayetteville, Frank was 54, Inez 54, James 23, Harold 21, and Jane 18. James and Harold were probably both at NC State at the time of the enumeration.

Frank married Amy Inez Hallowell on 6 Feb 1914 in Dow City Cemetery, Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, United States. Amy (daughter of Peter Joseph Hallowell and Matilda Garland "Tillie" Scott) was born on 20 Jan 1886 in Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, United States; died on 27 Nov 1977 in Sanford, Lee County, North carolina, United States; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery # 3, Layettville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She was the daughter of Peter Joseph Hallowell and Matilda G. Scott.

Amy Inez Hallowell married Frank Lanman Holcombe, son of Amherst Lanman Holcombe and Clara Frances Babbitt, on 6 February 1914 at Dow City, Crawford Co., IA.

Amy Inez Hallowell witnessed the will of Frank Lanman Holcombe on 11 March 1918 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., NC; Page 83.

Amy Inez Hallowell died on 27 November 1977 at Sanford, Lee Co., NC, at age 911, and was buried on 29 November 1977 at Cross Creek Cemetery, of Cemetery 3. Her estate was probated on 27 November 1978 at Lee Co., NC; 77-E158.

"Miss Inez was born and raised in this community, and is thus a good example of Crawford county product. Her character is as spotless as new fallen snow, her grace of manners and sweet disposition winning her numberless friends. She graduated from our local high school, afterward entering the ranks as teacher in the rural schools. Later she decided on entering the Iowa State college at Ames, where she took the whole four years course and graduated with honors. She accepted a position as secretary of the Y.W.C.A. at Des Moines and after a few months resigned it to accept a similar position at St. Louis, which she held until about six weeks ago. The wedding is a culmination of a college romance." From the Dow City paper.

"On the day of the wedding the mercury was down to 40 below zero and the young lady should appreciate a home where the thermometer does not forget itself and treat brides in that shabby fashion." From a local North Carolina paper.

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Peter J. Hallowell (1855 - 1928)

Denison Review Wednesday, Sept. 1928
Peter Hallowell - Early Settler Died Sept. 16th
Came to Crawford County in Year 1867 and Has Since Made Home Near Dow City

Dow City, Sept. 19 - Special in the Review
Peter J. Hallowell, son of Joseph and Marcia Adams Hallowell, was born Oct. 16, 1855, near Strawberry Point, Iowa and died Sept. 16, 1928 at Fort Dodge, at the age of 72 years, 11 months.

In 1867 the family came to Crawford county, settling about three miles northwest of Dow City. Here he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the public schools. It was here hat he engaged in farming, the occupation he followed through life.

On May 17, 1882, he was united in marriage to Tillie G. Scott and to this union four children were born: Mrs. Ada Rule of Fort Dodge; Mrs. Inez Holcombe, Fayetteville, N. C.; Joseph E. of Dow City and Jane of Fort Dodge, all of whom survive him.

Mr. Hallowell was one of the early settlers of Crawford county, having been a resident for 61 years. He entered into the life of the community and saw the county transformed from a prairie land to its present state of development. He was public spirited and interested in the upbuilding of community and schools. For a short term he served as township trustee and for many years was director of the Belltown school. He was quiet in many liberal in views, having been raised in the faith of the Universalist church. He was affiliated with the Mineral Spirit Camp of the Modern Woodman of America.

His greatest interest centered about his home life and he was always happier when surrounded by his family and friends. Besides his wife, son and daughters, he leaves to mourn his death nine grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and many neighbors and friends.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Dow City, Tuesday, at 2:30 P.M., a number of friends being present to pay their last tribute of respect. The remains were placed to rest in the Dow City Cemetery.

Peter married Matilda Garland "Tillie" Scott on 17 May 1882. Matilda (daughter of William Scott and Mary Anne Garland) was born in 1864; died in 1928; was buried in Dow City Cemetery, Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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