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Combs, John L.

Male 1835 - 1904  (68 years)


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  • Name Combs, John L. 
    Nickname Black John 
    Birth 6 Oct 1835  Breathitt, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Breathitt, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1880  Bullskin, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Death 14 May 1904  Bullskin Creek, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I29345  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 11 Oct 2021 

    Father Combs, Mason,   b. Abt 1795, Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1853, Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 58 years) 
    Mother Watts, Matilda,   b. 13 Jun 1805, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Feb 1870 (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage 10 Feb 1829  Perry, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1680  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Baker, Rachel,   b. 19 Apr 1836, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jun 1930, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
    Marriage 26 Apr 1855  Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Census 1880  Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      John Combs, M, W, 45, b. KY
      spouse: Rachel Combs, F, W, 42, b. KY
      child: James Combs, M, 20, b. KY
      child: Dan Combs, M, 17, b. KY
      child: Ulysses ... Combs, M, 15, b. KY
      child: John C. Combs, M, 11, b. KY
      child: Alcy U. Combs, F, 8, b. KY
      child: N. Combs, M, 5, b. KY
      child: Mary E. Combs, F, 4, b. KY
      child: William Combs, M, 8M, b. KY
    Children 
     1. Combs, Daniel Boone,   b. Abt 1863, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Sep 1941, London, Laurel, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 78 years)
    +2. Combs, Ulysses Grant,   b. 1865, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1942, Felty, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
    +3. Combs, John Crittenden,   b. 4 Dec 1869, Clay, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Aug 1940, Jackson, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     4. Combs, Alcy U.,   b. Abt 1872, Floyd, Kentucky, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F42563  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 6 Oct 1835 - Breathitt, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Breathitt, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 Apr 1855 - Clay, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Clay, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 14 May 1904 - Bullskin Creek, Clay, Kentucky, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Sources 
    1. [S196458] John Combs, "United States Census, 1880".

    2. [S126915] Racheal Baker, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954".