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Montgomery Co., KY was organized in 1796-7 from Clark Co., KY (from Fayette in 1792/3). Early Combs-owned Land included Aaron's Creek & Lulbegrud (Howard's) Creek (See Earliest Combs to KY). Descendants Counties include: Floyd Co., KY from Fleming, Mason & Montgomery in 1799-1800 and Bath Co., KY in 1811. Estill Co., KY gained land in 1816 from Montgomery; and Floyd gained land from Montgomery in 1818. In 1852 Powell Co., KY was est. from Clark, Estill and Montgomery. In 1869, Menifee Co., KY was est. from Powell, Wolfe, Bath, Morgan and Montgomery.
See also the following Combs Research Reports:
Note: Sources below for transcriptions for the Montgomery Co, Ky. Tax Lists 1833-35, 18837-38, 1840-45, were abstracted from original images by Sue Elfving from FHC Film #0008170 and for the Montgomery Co, Ky. Court Order Records, V29, 31-32, 1833-1845 were abstracted from original images by Sue Elfving from FHC Film #1929283 Montgomery Co, Ky. Court Order Records, V35-36, 1852-1857 abstracted from original images by Sue Elfving from FHC Film #1929284.
1797 (Montgomery Co., KY Tax List Extracted by Combs Researcher C. Hammett from Early Kentucky Tax Records from the Register of the KY Historical Society, GPC, Baltimore, MD, 1987): "William THOMPSON, Commissioner of the Tax for the Year 1797, Book for the Auditor, George MADISON, Esq." (Persons chargeable: Acres.- Slaves with the tax): Daniel Combs 0-0
Notes: Combs Researcher Mike Wilson notes that Daniel Combs is found on the 1791 and 1792 Fayette County, Kentucky Tax Lists; the 1795 Clark County, Kentucky Tax List; and several Montgomery County, Kentucky tax lists (1797 - 1805).
23 Oct 1799 KLG, p. 163: Grantee: Combs, Edward; Acres: 500; Book: 14, Page: 21; Date Survey: 10-23-1799; County: Montgomery; Watercourse: Red River
22 Aug 1800 (Montgomery Co., KY Tax List extracted from Second Census of KY, 1800, Clift, Genealogical Publishing Company) )
Daniel Combs
29 Aug 1800 (Montgomery Co., KY Tax List)
Andrew Combs
1803 (Montgomery County, Kentucky Power of Attorney, Deed Book 5, p. 209) Montgomery County, Kentucky) We as heirs and legal representatives of Daniel Combs deceased, do by these presents for ourselves and our heirs do hereby relinquish (for value received of John Combs) all right title or claim that we have as heirs as above mentioned or may here after have, and in all the land the said Daniel Combs purchased of Luca and Elkanah SAID unto him the said John Combs and to his assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seals this twenty-seventh of February 1809. Signed: Joshua DARNALL (seal), William COLIVER (seal), Thomas Combs (seal). In presence of: John FUQUA, John BERNARD (a.k.a. BARNARD), Jesse SAID. Montgomery County Clerks office sets August the eighth eighteen hundred and ten. This relinquishment from Joshua DARNALL, William COLIVER and Thomas Combs to John Combs was presented by the oaths of John BARNARD and Jesse SAID witness thereunto subscribed to by the acts and hands and seals of the said Joshua DARNALL, William COLIVER and Thomas Combs and therefore the same is duly recorded. (signed) James PARRISH (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson who adds: The above land transaction between Daniel Combs and Luca SAID was for 49 acres, 1 rod, and 28 poles, located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, on the Grassy Lick, in 1808 from the original William SAID 1000 acre land patent of 1783, located around Grassy Lick Creek and Hinkston Creek in Montgomery Co)
Notes: The above Daniel & Thomas Combs have not yet been identified. Nor has their relationship to John Combs, although presupposed, been determined. The descendants of John & Lydia Combs have been traced by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson (including extensive land studies).
1804 Tax List Clark Co., Ky 1793-1797, 1799-1809, Extracted and Submitted by Combs &c Researcher Sue Elfving from Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0007930 Second List
p. 5 May 5 Combs Cuthberth Sr........1wm>21, 0wm16-21, 9blk>16, tot blk=20, 11hr/m
1805 Clark Co., Ky. Tax Lists 1793-1797, 1799-1809, Extracted and Submitted by Sue Elfving from Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0007930
May 12 Combs Cuthberth Sr........1wm>21, 0wm16-21, 9blk>16, tot blk=20, 11hr/m
1806 Clark Co., Ky. Tax Lists 1793-1797, 1799-1809, Extracted and Submitted by Sue Elfving from Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0007930
List 1 p.5 July 5
- 1. 404a (2nd) Clark Co., Howd C., N=Cuth Combs same same
- 2. 208 (3rd) Clark Co., Lulberg, N=Cuth Combs same same
- 3. 200 (3rd) Clark Co., Lulberg, N=Cuth Combs same same
- 4. 1000 (1st) Nelson Co., Sympson C., N=Cuth Combs same same
- 5. 44a (1st) Clark Co., Lul____, N=Benj Combs same same
- 6. 103a (3rd) Clark Co., Howd, N=Joseph Combs same same
- 7. 805a, Montgomery Co., Lulbergrud, N=John Combs same same
1807 Clark Co., Ky. Tax Lists 1793-1797, 1799-1809, Extracted and Submitted by Sue Elfving from Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0007930
List #1
p. 3 Apr.1
Combs Benjm............1wm>21, 0wm16-21, 3blk>16, tot blk=5, 5hr
1809 Clark Co., Ky. Tax Lists 1793-1797, 1799-1809, Extracted and Submitted by Combs &c Researcher Sue Elfving from Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0007930
List #2 p.3
Jun.15 Combs Cuthbert Sr.....1wm>21, 16blk>16, tot blk=38, 19hr
27 Feb 1809 (Montgomery Co Deed Book 5, page 209, Montgomery County, Kentucky) We as heirs and legal representatives of Daniel Combs deceased, do by these presents for ourselves and our heirs do hereby relinquish (for value received of John Combs) all right title or claim that we have as heirs as above mentioned or may here after have, and in all the land the said Daniel Combs purchased of Luca and Elkanah SAID unto him the said John Combs and to his assigns forever. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seals this twenty-seventh of February 1809. Signed: Joshua DARNALL (seal), William COLIVER (seal), Thomas Combs (seal). In presence of: John FUQUA, John BERNARD (a.k.a. BARNARD), Jesse SAID. Montgomery County Clerks office sets August the eighth eighteen hundred and ten. This relinquishment from Joshua DARNALL, William COLIVER and Thomas Combs to John Combs was presented by the oaths of John BARNARD and Jesse SAID witness thereunto subscribed to by the acts and hands and seals of the said Joshua DARNALL, William COLIVER and Thomas Combs and therefore the same is duly recorded. (signed) James PARRISH (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson who adds: The above land transaction between Daniel Combs and Luca SAID was for 49 acres, 1 rod, and 28 poles, located in Montgomery County, Kentucky, on the Grassy Lick, in 1808 from the original William SAID 1000 acre land patent of 1783, located around Grassy Lick Creek and Hinkston Creek in Montgomery Co)
Notes: The above Daniel & Thomas Combs have not yet been identified. Nor has their relationship to John Combs, although presupposed, been determined. The descendants of John & Lydia Combs have been traced by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson (including extensive land studies).
1810 Montgomery Co., KY Census Index (Census CD- Unreliable source - real transcription needed)
P. 362
WILLIAMS, Nathan 20010-20010-00
No Combs?
Notes: Where is John Combs of the above deed? Not in Montgomery Co., KY or just missed? See below re Nathan WILLIAMS and Job Combs.
1810 Clark Co., Ky. Tax Lists 1810-1824, Extracted and Submitted by Combs &c Researcher Sue Elfving Original Tax Lists on FHC Microfilm #0087025: NOTE: There is Only 1 List
p. 9 Jun. 1 Combs Benjm...........1wm>21, 4blk>16, tot blk=5, 5hr/mares
p. 11 Jun. 23 Combs Cuthbert Sr.....1wm>21, 15blk>16, tot blk=38, 19hr
05 Dec 1817 (Montgomery KY DB8:268 Transcribed by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson): INDENTURE BETWEEN JOHN H. Combs & WIFE SOPHIA, & JESSE DANIEL. This indenture made this fifth day of December in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and seventeen between John H. Combs and Sophia his wife of the County of Clark, and State of Kentucky of the one part; and Jesse DANIEL of the County of Montgomery and State aforesaid of the other part, witnesseth that he the said John H. Combs and Sophia his wife, for and in consideration of three hundred and forty five dollars lawful money of Kentucky to him in hand paid at and before the execution of these, presents the receipt whereof he doth hereby acknowledge that grantor bargained, sold, and confirmed and by these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, _____, and confirm to said DANIEL, his heirs and assigns forever; a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and fifty one acres situate lying and being in the County of Montgomery on the west side of the North Fork of Lulbegrud (Creek) and being part of a thousand acre Preemption patented in the name of Benjamin Combs, patent bearing the date fifteenth day of July Seventeen hundred and eighty-five and bounded as follows: To wit: Beginning at a sugartree, the original northwest corner of said Preemption and extending thence south two and a half degrees, east the present course of the west boundary line of said Preemption, two hundred and fifty-four poles to a stake in said line; thence east to William HAZBRIGGS northwest corner, three small sugartrees. Same course continues with his line ninety-four poles to two sugartrees standing on the west bank of the North Fork of Lulbegrud (Creek), thence up the Creek on the west side with the meandering, thereof north twenty-four degrees west, sixteen poles; north nine degrees, west four poles; north one degree, west thirty-six poles; north thirty-five and a half degrees, west twenty-four poles; north three degrees, west crossing the creek at ten poles; same course continues six poles, in all sixteen poles to two elms and two sugartrees standing on the east side of the Creek. _____ _____ down thru the Creek on the east side with the meandering, thereof north eleven degrees east, nineteen poles and a half to two sycamores and a sugartree, thence north thirty-eight degrees, east fifty poles; north two degrees, east sixteen poles; north forty-nine degrees, east ten poles to a large sugartree, thence north fifty-one degrees, east sixty-four poles to a large elm in the north boundary line of said Preemption; thence west with said line one-hundred and seventy-eight pole s to the beginning; to have and to hold said tract or parcel of land and every part and parcel thereof with all its appurtenances unto the said DANIEL, his heirs and assigns, to their only proper use benefit and behoof forever, and he the said John H. Combs and Sophia his wife, do by these presents covenant promise and agree to and with said DANIEL, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns that he the said John H. Combs and Sophia his wife will warrant and forever defend said tract or parcel of land, and every part and parcel thereof with all its appurtenances unto said DANIELS, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns against themselves, their heirs and all and every other person or persons whatsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same through or by them and that if even said tract or parcel of land or any part thereof is taken away by any other or better claim that he the said John H. Combs and Sophia his wife, their heirs, executors and administrators will refund to said DANIEL, his heirs, or assigns, nine shilling per acre with interest thereon from the date hereof for the part that shall be so lost or taken away except fifty-nine acres of said tract bounded as follows: To wit, beginning at the northwest corner of said tract, thence south two and a half degrees east, ninety-two poles to two sycamores and a sugartree on the east side of Lulbegrud (Creek); thence up the Creek on the east side with the meanders, thereof north thirty-eight degrees, east fifty poles; north two degrees, east sixteen poles; north forty-nine degrees, east sixteen poles; north forty-nine degrees, east ten poles to a large sugartree; thence north forty degrees, west crossing the Creek and up a small branch thirty-four poles; north sixty degrees, west twenty poles; north thirty degrees, west twenty poles; north thirty-five degrees, west three poles to the north boundary line of said Preemption; thence west with said line eighty-five poles to the beginning, which if it or any part thereof is ever hereafter taken away by any other or better claim, said John H. Combs and wife, their heirs _____ is to refund to said DANIEL, his heirs, or assigns twenty shillings per acre interest thereon from the date hereof for all said fifty-nine acres that shall be so lost or taken away in witness. Whereof they the said John H. Combs and Sophia his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first written, signed, sealed, acknowledged and delivered in presence of:
John H. Combs (seal)
Sophia Combs (seal)
Notes: John Harrison Combs, son of Benjamin & Sarah RICHARDSON Combs of Clark Co., KY, married pre-1810, his first cousin, Sophia Combs, daughter of Joseph and Mary PRITCHETT Combs III of Stafford Co, VA. Given the organization of counties as noted above, the 1000 A preemption mentioned above may be the 1,000 A on Lulbergreed Fork in Fayette Co., KY which was surveyed 14 Dec 1783 for Benjamin Combs (KY Land Grant Book 2, Page 161; The Kentucky Land Grants, A Systematic Index to All of the Land Grants Recorded in the State Land Office at Frankfort, Kentucky 1782 -- 1924, Volume 1, Part 1, Willard Rouse Jillson, Sc.D. (Originally published as Filson Club Publications, Number 33, KY) (See Also Frontier Combs of KY re land.) There is a lack of any records to this point which indicate that Benjamin Combs or John H. Combs ever lived on the land, or were residents in Montgomery County, Kentucky, where the Deed is recorded.
MRW Notes: The John Combs (b: abt 1782) who is recorded on the early Montgomery County documents does not appear to be John H. Combs of Clark County, Kentucky since there is an established paper trail for the John Combs who is married Lydia UNKNOWN from 1803 to about 1860 (Montgomery County, Kentucky Power of Attorney, deed book 5, p. 209; 1803 Montgomery County Tax List, July 16; 1804 Montgomery County Tax List, 15 JUL 1804; 1820 Montgomery County, KY Census, p. 239; Montgomery County, KY Census , p. 271, line 23; Montgomery County, Kentucky Relict Dower, deed book 21, p. 181). All documents associated with John Combs in Montgomery County are connected with land transactions along the water course Aarons Run Creek, and not Lulbegrud Creek as described in the above John H. Combs Indenture.07-18 Aug 1818 Montgomery County, Kentucky Deed Book 8, page 446 (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson) POWER OF ATTORNEY. Montgomery County Clerks Office, August 8th 1818. I Robert C. PICKETT, Deputy Clerk for Micagah HARRISON clerk of the Court and County aforesaid, do certify that this Power of Attorney from Leven LUCKETT and Townshend D. PEYTON to William F. LUCKETT was this day produced to me and by virtue of the several certificates thereto ______ the same is duly recorded in the office aforesaid. Robert C. PICKETT DC
Montgomery County, Kentucky Deed Book 8, pages 446-448
.....INDENTURE BETWEEN LEVEN LUCKETT & JOHN Combs. This Indenture made this seventh day of August in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen between Leven LUCKETT of Loudoun County and State of Virginia of the one part and John Combs of Montgomery County and State of Kentucky of the other part witnesseth, that the said Leven LUCKETT for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand by the said John Combs in hand paid the receipt there of the said Leven Luckett doth hereby acknowledge and the sum of one thousand dollars in bonds secured to the said Leven by the said John Combs, hath granted, bargained, sold and conveyed and quit claim unto the said John Combs and By these presents doth grant bargain sell and convey and quit claim unto the said John Combs, his heirs and assigns a certain parcel of land lying and being in Montgomery County and State of Kentucky on the waters of Hinkstons fork of Licking, being part of a tract (of land) entered and patented in the name of Francis PEYTON, bearing date the 24th of December 1785, which said tract (of land), with two other adjoining was by the said Francis PEYTON divided to _____ to William HALE Leven LUCKETT and Townshend D. PEYTON and afterwards by written agreement between the said William Leven and Townshend divided all of
which will appear by a reference to the said Francis (PEYTON'S) last will and testament and the will in agreement aforesaid both of which are recorded in the Clerks Office of Montgomery County and State aforesaid and bounded as follows: To wit, beginning at a stake in the middle of EVERMANS line, where PEYTON'S line intersects ROES line and running with ROES line east passing his corner in all 38 poles to a stone on the south bank of the branch leading by Samuel EVERMANS house then north 74 degrees east crossing said branch twice 92 poles to a stone on the point of a ridge above Mrs YORK Spring, then north 61 degrees east passing through the middle of said Spring 83 poles to a hackberry and two elms on the south bank of said branch then south 76 degrees east 23 ½ poles to an elm and boxelder on the south bank of said branch corner to Absalon BROTHERS, then north 38 degrees east west 145 poles to a red oak tree and hickory also corner to A. BROTHERS in the original line, then with the same south 38 degrees west to the beginning containing one hundred acres, be the same more or less to have and to hold the said parcel of land with the appurtenances thereto belonging to him the said John Combs his heirs and assigns forever, and the said Leven LUCKETT for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant and agree to and with the said John Combs his heirs and assigns that he the said Leven LUCKETT his heirs will forever warrant and defend the said parcel of land with its appurtenances unto him the said John Combs, his heirs and assigns against him the said Leven LUCKETT and his heirs forever and against (the patentee) Francis PEYTON his heirs and all persons claiming under said PEYTONS title forever but against no other person or persons whatever meaning thereby that should the whole or any part of the said parcel of land be lost or recovered by any other claims than PAYTONS, there and without care the said Leven LUCKETT his heirs executors and administrators not to be answerable for any part of the purchase (_______ ink smeared______) witnessed _____ the said Leven LUCKETT hath hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first above mentioned. Leven LUCKETT by his attorney in fact William F. LUCKETT. signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Richard THOMAS, A. BARNARD, Joshua SMALLEY
1820 US Census Index, Montgomery County (John Combs extracted by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson, remainder from 1820 Census, CD, Broderbund Software, Inc. Census records still needed
P. 235 Ennis Combs (Mt. Sterling)
P. 239 John Combs
P. 287 Phillip VARVILL
22 May 1821 Birth of Silas E. Combs (provided by Linda Burney from: History of Cass and Bates Counties National Historical Co, 1883, pages 641 - 642
"SILAS E. COMBS, farmer, section 7, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, May 22, 1821. His father, Ennis Combs, M. D., was a native of Virginia, and of Scotch-Irish descent, and his mother, formerly Mary S. Hinde, was a Kentuckian by birth, and of English ancestry. Silas was reared and educated in his native county on a farm. In 1842 he moved to Missouri and located in Saline County, where he was engaged in farming till 1851, when he went to Jackson County (MO). In 1867 he came to Cass County, Missouri. In 1875 he took a trip to California and remained there two years. His farm now contains 150 acres of land. He has held many minor offices in the different counties where he has resided, and has been constable in Index Township for nearly six years. In the fall of 1881 he was elected township collector. Mr. Combs was married August 30, 1842 to Miss Martha J. Prewitt, who was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, March 17, 1822; they have had thirteen children, eight of whom are living: Bettie (Sanders), Dote (Thomson), Samuel W., Susan E. (Heightower), Florence (Nunn), Robert L., Dollie H. and Mattie W. Mr. Combs is a member of the I.O.O.F. fraternity. He belongs to the M. E. Church."
12 Apr 1822 (Montgomery Co., KY Marriage Records) Coleman COVINGTON married Matilda DUNCAN (Early American Marriages: Kentucky to 1850, Jordan R. Dodd, et al, Precision Indexing Publishers, Bountiful, UT)
Notes: Matilda DUNCA was the daughter of Henry & Mary "Polly" Combs Duncan who married 05 Apr 1803, Lincoln Co., KY, the latter daughter of RW William "8" Combs of Bath Co., KY (See also Duncan Families)
10 Aug 1825 Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY birth of Fielding Combs, son of Ennis Combs, grandson of Cuthbert Combs (submitted here by Steve Gilley from History of the state of California and biographical record of the San Joaquin Valley, California. An historical story of the state's marvelous growth from its earliest settlement to the present time (1905) Author: Guinn, James Miller, 1834-1918)
Note: Fielding Combs, M.D. later practiced in Lake Co., CA and Tulare Co., CA.
21 Mar 1830 (Montgomery Co., KY Marriages) Walker CARTER & Lucinda Combs (Census CD - original still needed)
Notes: daughter of John & Lydia Combs
1830 (US Census, Montgomery Co., KY Transcribed by Combs Researcher Carolyn Wimp from microfilm
P. 026 Ennis Combs
1 m-under 5; 2 m-5-10; 1 m-10-15; 1 m-20-30; 2 m-30-40
2 f-under 5; 1 f-5-10; 1 f-10-15; 1 f-30-40
2 m-10-15; 1 m-40-50
2 f-under 10; 3 f-5-10; 1 f-30-40
06 Aug 1831 (Montgomery Co., KY - BOOK 15, PAGE 323 Transcribed by Michael R. Wilson 10 Nov 1997): POWER OF ATTORNEY BETWEEN JOB Combs AND JONATHAN YOCUM. State of Indiana [sic], Montgomery County Know all men by these presents that we Job Combs and Henrietta, his wife, of the County and State aforesaid for various good considerations we hereunto name, do nominate, appoint and empower Jonathan YOCUM of the County and State aforesaid as our proper and lawful Attorney for us, and use our names on our behalf, to make, execute and deliver a good and sufficient Warranty Deed to John IVANS and James Mc______ their heirs and assignees, in fee single the following tract or parcel of land, situated and being in the County of Montgomery and State of Kentucky. To wit the undivided section of one fifth part of a tract of land formerly owned and possessed by Nathan WILLIAMS, deceased, situated on the waters of Green Brier Creek in the County and State of the aforesaid, and we the said Job Combs and Henrietta, his wife, do further empower and charge the said Jonathan YOCUM to receive all money due and payable in consideration of said land, and to do all other business pertaining to the sale and receipt of money for the same. And the said Job Combs, and Henrietta, do hereby confirm and ratify the same. In witness whereof the said Job Combs and Henrietta his wife have hereunto set their hands and seals the 6th day of August 1831. s/Job Combs (seal) Henrietta Combs (seal). Witness: James WILSON, Lydia WILSON
Notes: Job Combs (b: abt 1802, in Kentucky, ancestry unknown), married Henrietta WILLIAMS, 1 Jul 1825 in Ripley County, Indiana (Index to Combs Marriages of Indiana). They are not on any of the 1830 Montgomery Co., KY, Montgomery Co IN or Ripley Co IN Census Enumerations, but are found on the 1840 and 1850 Clay Co IN census enumerations. See also Nathaniel WILLIAMS of Stafford Co VA. It is not known if there is a connection.
1833 Tax List
p 7
p 9
145a(2) Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Grassy Lick, Name Ent=Said P
116a(2) Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Grassy Lick, Name Ent=Higgins, TV=$1160
Notes: John Combs was listed next to a Philip Clemmens who also had land entered in the name of Higgins. Also important is that John's 145 acres is stated to have been entered in the name of SAID. See 1803 POA (and 1809 deed) from heirs of Daniel Combs relinquishing their rights to John Combs of land purchased by Daniel from Elkanah and Luca SAID.
1834 Tax List
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16a(1) Montgy, Wtrcrse=Hingston, Name Ent=Carrington
114a(1) Montgy, Wtrcrse=Hingston, Name Ent=Carrington
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145a Montgy, Wtrcrse=Gr Lick, Name Ent=Said&c
116a Montgy, Wtrcrse=Gr Lick, Name Ent=Higgins
Notes for 1834: A group of COONS - Henry, Lettice, Hezekiah, and John
1835 Tax List
(p 7)
140a(2) Montgy, Wtrcrse=Aaron's Run, Name Ent=Sads
116a(2) Montgy, Wtrcrse=Grassey Lick, Name Ent=Higgins
25 Nov 1835 Sarah Combs, daughter of Dr. Ennis Combs, of Montgomery County, Ky married Thomas Burke STEVENSON of Frankfort [Franklin Co., KY]. M in the latter place, November 25, 1835. (Extracted from the Lexington Observer and Reporter, issue dated December 2, 1895, by Combs Researcher Pat Osborn Orton)
1836 No Tax List
1837 Tax List
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1838 Tax List
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1839 No Tax List
1840 Montgomery Co., KY Census Index (Transcriptions still needed)
P. 274: Ennis Combs
P. 291: Hezekiah COOM
P. 297: John Combs
Notes: Who was the above Hezekiah COOM? Also Note that Hezekiah was given name (variant spelling) of the grandson of RW John "8" Combs of Perry Co., KY, although he would have been only abt 16 years of age at this time.
1840 Tax List
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182a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Lulbegrud
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369a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Grassey Lick and A River
1841 Tax List
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182a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Lilbegrud
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(p 6)
258a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Aaron's Run
71a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Somerset
125a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Red River
10 March 1841 (MC-CB29:17) Morton M PRICE assignee &c plaintiff agst Ansel DANIEL Admr. of Ephraim Combs decd &c defendants} In Debt. "We the jury find for the plaintiffs and that real assets have descended to sd heirs infant heirs of the value of $200 from their ancestor Ephraim Combs deceased." It is therefore considered by the court that the plaintiff recover agst sd defendants William M Combs and James Essington Combs (infant heirs of Ephraim Combs decd) the sum of $125 the debt in the declaration mentioned...at rate interest from June 1833 until payment (Source: by SE from original court order book image).
SE Notes: The above record defines two sons, and probably the only heirs, of one Ephraim Combs decd. This Ephraim has not been identified; however, he might be the same as found in the 1830 Clark Co, Ky. census with 2 young males under the age of 5. He may be the same who married 8 July 1827 Nancy LEE in Estill Co., Ky, or the one who married Sally Hines in Bath Co. on 18 Dec. 1827. Ansel DANIEL, the administrator, is a doctor found in Estill Co, Ky. census records (1840 & 1840). One Cuthbert C Combs Jr., (s.o of Cuthbeth Sr. and Sally EVANS) married a Sally DANIEL. Ephraim's sons William M Combs and James E Combs are found living in Powell Co after 1850.
7 June 1841 (MC-CB29:60) Alfred RAGLAND assignee plaintiff agst Fielding A Combs &c defendant} In Debt. Court ordered that suit abate as to the defendants Fielding A Combs and Joseph Combs for Sheriff's return. Also states the defendant Silas EVANS has been duly served. Ordered plaintiff to recover against Silas EVANS $1200... (Source: abs. by SE from original court order book image).
Notes: One John RAGLAND was surety for the 1840 Clark Co., Ky. marriage of Cuthbert Combs Jr. and his second wife Fanny G FRANKLIN. Sally Combs, d/o of Cuthbert Combs Sr. and wife Sally EVANS, married one Silas EVANS. Cuthbert Sr. had a son named Fielding Alexander Combs and Cuthbert's son Evans Ennis Combs had a son named Fielding A Combs [Jr].
1842 Tax List
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197&1/2a Montgy, Lulbegrude
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8 March 1842 (MC-CB29:334) Marin L_?__ plaintiff agst John Combs &c defendants} In Debt. Defendant duly served and did not appears...plaintiff to recover $1132.92 wherein the declaration mentioned with interest from 19 Jan. 1842....(Source: abs. by SE from original court order book image).
1843 Tax List
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210&1/2a Montgy Co Grassy Lick
24a Montgy Co Grassy Lick
Jan - Apr 1843 Affidavit of Sarah Ann MILLION Combs, resident of Edgar Co., IL "for last six years," declares she is widow of William Combs, Sr. of Stafford Co., VA, and that she lived formerly in Montgomery Co., KY and bef that in Russell Co., VA and South Carolina. Affidavit of Sarah Ann VARVELL [neè HANKS?], aged "fifty years past," declares she has resided in Edgar past seven years, and has known Sarah Ann MILLION Combs since earliest recollection of her childhood, that she first became acquainted the said Sarah Ann Combs in Russell County, Virginia.
1844 Tax List
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259a Montgy Co Aaron's Run
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02 Jan 1844 (Montgomery? Bourbon? Co., KY) John V. MOORE & Phebe A. Combs (History of Bourbon, Scott, Harrison and Nicholas Counties, Kentucky, William Henry Perrin, Editor, O. L. Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1882. p. 544)
Notes: Phebe A. Combs was the daughter of John & Lydia Combs of Montgomery Co., KY. The biography of John V. MOORE of North Middleton, Bourbon Co., KY, indicates he lived on the Montgomery-Bourbon County Line.
12 March 1844 (MC-CB31:9) Lowell, Jackson &c Plaintiff agst Edward Combs Deft} Continued. (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
13 March 1844 (MC-CB31:29) John Combs Complainant agst Horace ROGERS Defendant} Complt filed his bill and Daniel S BRADLEY filed his answers. Cause continued. (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
Notes: John Combs' son Andrew Jackson married Sarah Ann ROGERS.
9 Sept 1844 (MC-CB31:144) Martin W(or M) PRICE Plaintiff agst William M Combs &c Defendants. To show cause why execution granted should not be set aside. Defendants William M Combs and James Essington Combs Complainants (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
11 Sept 1844 (MC-CB31:159) New trail is granted Edward Combs in his suit by Lowell JACKSON (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
18 Dec 1844 (MC-CB31:218) John Combs Complainant agst Horace ROGERS Defendants} Chancery. On the motion of the defendant Daniel S BRADLEY leave is given him to retake the deposition of Mathias VINKIRK (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
1845 Tax List
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141a Mtgy Co, Aaron's Run
10 March 1845 (MC-DB31:286) Lowell JACKSON &c Plaintiff agst Edward Combs Defendant} Debt....plaintiff to recover debt of $52.58 plus costs of suit....... (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
12 March 1845 (MC-DB31:293) Same suit as above except Edward Combs shown as Edward M Combs...[very long description and hard to read]...(Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
1 Sept 1845 (MC-DB31:373) John Combs Complainant agst Robert MARK} Chancery. [Unable to read page]. (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
Notes: Nancy, d/o of John Combs, married John H MARK.
Oct 1845 Susan E. Combs who married Howard MATTHEWS, daughter of Dr. Ennis Combs, formerly of Montgomery County, Kentucky. M at Independence [Jackson Co], MO in October 1845. (Extracted from the Lexington Observer and Reporter by Combs Researcher Pat Osborn Orton)
1846 Tax List
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141a on Aaron's Run
1847 Tax List
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141a on Aaron's Run
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1848 Tax List
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70a on Grassy Lick
141a on Aaron's Run
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1849 Tax List
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141a on Aaron's Run
[ditto marks indicated he lived in Red River area although he had no land]
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400a Montgy Co, Wtrcrse=Glady Notes: First year for William B Combs, the husband of Wilmoth Combs, d/o of Mason "8" Combs and Jane RICHARDSON. Previous to 1849, William B found in Breathitt Co, Ky. records. His 1857 Morgan Co, KY death record states his father was a John Combs. Which John Combs has not been identified.
1850 Tax List
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140a in Mtgy Co on Aaron's Run
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Notes: Seaborn thought to be the son of Benjamin and Jane BROWN Combs. Clinton Combs found in 1850 household of William B & Wilmoth Combs Combs and believed to be their son. Washington Combs not yet identified but in Morgan Co, Ky by 1854.
1850 Montgomery County KY Census (Extracted by Debi Houser from 1850 Census, East Central Kentucky by Sistler & Assoc., Nashville, TN who notes: location of births still needed )
Schedule page 31
Jackson Combs 37
Sarah A. 32
Horace 12
Martha Ann 9
John 7
Elizabeth 5
Lydia 3
William O.B. 6/12
Notes: Andrew Jackson Combs, son of John & Lydia Combs, married Sarah A. ROGERS (5 Apr 1861, Montgomery KY Records) See also Ray Co., MO
Schedule page 36
John MARK 32
Nancy 27
Robert W. 10
James 8
Sarah E. 6
Jason 5
Susan 3
John T. 1
Lydia Combs 50
Schedule page 37
John Combs 68
Walker 20
Schedule page 41
Mary CALDWELL 35 [sic]
Sarah E. 7
Robert 5
Mary 1
Mary 18
Caroline Combs 22
James Combs 17
Notes: Mary Ann Combs, b 4 Oct 1824, w/o Augustine B. CALDWELL and d/o Evan Ennis Combs by his 1st wife Mary Snydor HYNDE (HINDE), and her younger siblings Caroline and James H. Combs. Evan Ennis Combs died testate in 1849 in Lafayette Co MO. See also Combs-Prewitt Bible Record.
Schedule page 48
Daniel BIRCH 50
Nancy 51
Jane 21
Nancy 19
Elizabeth 17
Jane ?/12
William M. Combs 21
Notes: Unidentified. Was William M. son of (or somehow kin to) William who follows? Identified in 1841 court record as the infant heir of Ephraim Combs decd. See also 1860 Powell Co., KY, where he and his brother James E Combs are living. Also Note early Combs-Birch/Burch connections in Surry Co NC. Could the Nancy BIRCH be Nancy HILL, the widow of Ephraim Combs, father of William M Combs? They are also found in Powell Co in 1860.
Schedule page 74
William Combs 45
Wilmoth 45
Clinton 21
Catherine 17
Amanda 14
Archilles 12
[adjacent]
Washington Combs 35
Nancy 22
America 8
Farellinder 4 (female)
Notes: William Combs, Jr. (ancestry unknown s/o of John Combs per his 23 July 1857 Morgan Co, Ky. death record) and Wilmoth "Willie" Combs (daughter of Mason "8" & Jane "Jennie" RICHARDSON Combs) m 15 Jun 1820, Clay Co., KY. Washington Combs above not identified; however, note that Wilmouth Combs Combs also had a brother named Washington (not same); and see also Washington & Nancy Combs Combs of Morgan Co., KY by 1854. See also 1860 Morgan Co., KY census. Wilmoth is living with her apparent son Clinton in the 1860 Morgan Co. census.
Schedule page 75
Laban Combs 29
Margaret 25
Luther 9
Margaret 7
Lucinda 5
Eans 21 (male)
Emily Jane 15
Notes: The above has been mistranscribed, the first letter actually an "S" rather than an "L". Seaborn (a.k.a. all possible phonetic variations) Combs married Margaret Combs (1855 Breathitt Co., KY Vital Statistics, and see also 1860 Breathitt Co., KY Census) Was Margaret kin to either or both William and Washington Combs of the above households? Were Eans [Ennis? Evan?] and Emily Jane Combs husband and wife? Siblings? How were they kin to Seaborn and/or Margaret? According to The Combes Genealogy, Seaborn, son of Benjamin and Jane BROWN Combs, m "a Combs." This source also states that Benjamin had a daughter, Emily, who m a Richard HERALD. She has not been located in other records. Could she be the above Emily? Margaret's ancestry remains undetermined. If Eans was actually Evan, could he have been the same who had m (1) by 1855, Polly JOHNSON and (2) by 1858, Elizabeth BARRETT (Breathitt Co., KY Vital Statistics)?
Schedule page 79
R.W. Combs 43 (male)
Cyrena 32
Joseph A. 16
John B. 9
Eliza B. 7
James C. 5
Susan C. 4
Sarah B. 2
Eunice? 7/12 [Ennis per 1860 Montgomery KY census]
Sarah BEATY 80
Robert BEATY 53
Notes: Rodney W. Combs, son of Joseph & Susannah CLARK Combs of Clark Co., KY, m (1) 21 Oct 1825, Mercer Co., KY, Elizabeth BURTON, by whom he had the above Joseph A. Combs (see 1854 below); is listed on the 1830 Mercer Co., KY and the 1840 Clark Co., KY Census Index; m (2) Serena BEATY, daughter of John & Sarah BEATY (no marriage record located as yet, but see 19 Jun 1857, Montgomery Co., KY Death record for Cyrene BEATY Combs). See also 1937 death certificate of J. C. Combs, b 1846, Montgomery Co., KY; d Fayette Co., KY. Could he have been the above James C.?
1851 Tax List
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Notes: First tax list appearance for William M Combs, s/o of Ephraim Combs decd per 1841 court record (see above) who is found (age 21) living in the household with Daniel and Nancy BIRCH in the 1850 census. He married Sarah S HARDWICK per the Powell Co., Ky VS birth of daughter Caroline Josephine Combs. His 1852 tax list entry shows him to be living in Powell Co. where his brother James E(ssington) Combs is also found.
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140a on Aaron's Run
1852 Tax List
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[Clinton's entry shows ditto for Powell Co]
1853 Tax List
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141a Aaron's Run
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7 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:150) LITTLE agst Combs &c. In Equity. Henry DANIEL with [c/r] the p___ herein for examination...(Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
SE Notes: Court record entries for Joseph LITTLE against Edward Combs can be found as early as 1845 in Breathitt Co. The only adult Edward Combs in 1850 is the one in Letcher Co. Apparently Joseph LITTLE pursued the defendants as they moved to Montgomery Co for a few years. Ongoing court records show a Zedekaih and Hardin Combs as deponents and a Richard and Clinton Combs as defendants. Joseph LITTLE was a resident of Breathitt Co.
7 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:151) Jury: David HERRELL, Jackson Combs (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
10 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:157) Joseph LITTLE against Edward Combs &c} Equity. Complainant filed exceptions to the depositions of James GIBS A H LAWSON Thomas TURNER Zedekiah Combs & Hardin Combs herein...(Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
SE Notes: Could Zedekiah be the same as Hezekiah, s/o of Margaret Combs and grandson of John "8" Combs, the father of Hardin Combs?
14 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:162) Jury: Jackson Combs (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
16 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:172) A letter of attorney from Lydia Combs to Philip H JOHNSON was this day produced in open court and acknowledged by said Lydia Combs to be her act and deed which is ordered to be certified to the County of [blank] Indiana for record (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
17 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:181). Jury: Jackson Combs (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
18/19 Mar 1853 (MC-CB35:188). Jury: Jackson Combs (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
SE Notes: The only adult Richard Combs is found in the 1850 Morgan Co, Ky., census. He was the son of Mathew Combs and Frances "Frankie" BROWN per the Dickey Diary Interview of William M Combs (not to be confused with the William M Combs in the Montgomery Co tax lists). Richard is also in Breathitt Co records with an Edward prior to 1850.
6 Sep 1853 (MC-CB35:230). Same suit as above. This day came the defendant by his counsel and filed exceptions to the Deposition of John TURLEY (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
21 Oct 1853 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. not named male, son of John MARK & Nancy Combs (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
1854 Tax List
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Feb 1854 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Deaths. James MARK, age 13, son of John MARK & Nancy Combs (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
02 Feb 1854 Montgomery Co., KY. Joseph A. Combs [son of Rodney W. by 1st wife] married Sarah Elizabeth KIRK attested to by Eliza B. Combs Treadway, half sister of Joseph in Montgomery Co., KY in 1911. (Joseph A. Combs* CW Pension File)
LLC Notes: Joseph A. Combs, later removed to MO where he enlisted in 1862 in Cass Co., MO, then after the CW removed to Rooks Co., KS, then to Manhattan, Riley Co, KS where he died in 1911 (See also Next).
8 Mar 1854 (MC-CB35:348). Joseph LITTLE Pltf. vs Edward Combs &c Defts} In Equity. The amendment endorsed on the face of the petition was sworn to and filed and on the motion spoe is directed to issue on Richardson's crop Bill vs Clinton Combs returnable &c.. (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
SE Notes: The above would seem to associate Clinton Combs (?s/o of William B Combs) with one Edward Combs. In combination with the fact that Zedekiah Combs and Hardin Combs were deposed in same case and one Richard Combs was also a defendant. Edward only appeared in the 1841 & 1842 Montgomery Co tax lists but he is found in Breathitt Co records in the 1840s.
14 Aug 1854 (MC-CB35:14 - regular court) Rodney W Combs and wife Plaintiffs against Sarah BEATTY & others Defendants} In Equity. The answer of George BEATTY sworn to and filed in office on 4 Aug 1854 with one exhibit are noted of record (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
22 Feb 1855 (MC-CB35:522) James MOBERLY by next friend Plaintiff against Simion WILSON and others} Ordinary. On motion of plaintiff this cause is continued...it is therefore considered the defendants recover of said plaintiff...and an attachment is awarded plaintiff against B F DOOLEY & ___ DOOLEY his mother, James MOBERLY, George BEATTY, Peter ANDERSON, WR MAUPIN, Wm GATEWOOD, John WORLS, RH GATEWOOD, SM CORK, Thomas MANION, Joseph RUSSELL, Wm RIBILIN, John GILMORE, James KING, and Squire P REDMON (Source abs. by SE from original court record image).
22 May 1855 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. James R. Combs, son of Joseph A. Combs & Sarah E. KIRK (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
Notes: James Rodney Combs m 3 Feb 1889, Rooks Co, KS, Alice Ann SAMMONS
23 Aug 1855 (MC-CB35:626) John Combs vs Willis ROBERTS &c} Ordinary...The defendants having been duly summoned and failing to appear it is considered...that the plaintiff recover of the defendants the sum of $105 with interest from 25 Nov 1854 till paid and his costs herein expended (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
31 Aug 1855 (MC-CB36:23) Commonwealth vs John Combs Lunatic. Drs R D GREEN and George M HURST practicing physicians proved that it would be unsafe to produce said Combs in court, whereupon on motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth a jury was empannelled [sic] to inquire into the state of the mind of said John Combs...jury found John Combs to be of unsound mind being a lunatic having become so since his birth resulting from Epilepsy with which he as been afflicted for many years - that he was born in the State of Virginia but resident in this county 54 and that he was not brought into this state for the purpose of becoming a charge upon the Commonwealth. That he is possessed of $1500 of personal property and seized of 130 acres worth #45 per acre of which he is seized in fee simple which said estate is ample for said Combs (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
SE Notes: The term "lunatic" was a broadly used term for anyone with any type of mental disability whatever the cause. Perhaps his behavior as a result of his epilepsy is responsible for his wife Lydia living apart from him per their 1850 census records. John Combs was a well to do man per the tax lists. He owned valuable property and had several slaves as well as numerous horses and other livestock.
15 Dec 1855 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. Margaret M. MARK, d/o John MARK & Nancy Combs (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
17 June 1856 (MC-CB36:139) Commonwealth agst Clinton Combs for Robbery. This day came the defendant in discharge of his own recognizance whereupon it is ordered that recognizance be discharged and said defendant entered his appearance herein...(Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
11 Aug 1856 (MC-CB36:156) Commonwealth agst Clinton Combs. Warrant and recognizance for appeal dismissed (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
12 June 1857 (MC-CB36:396) Joseph LITTLE vs Combs & LATHAM} In Equity. Ordered this suit be filed away (Source: abs. by SE from original court record image).
19 Jun 1857 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Deaths. Cyrene Combs, age 48, married, b Montgomery Co., Ky, died of measles, daughter of John & Sarah BEATY (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
DK Note: Cyrene's age is listed as 32 on the 1850 Montgomery Co., Ky Census. Apparently her age is wrong on one of the records.
Dec 1857 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. female, born dead, daughter of Jackson Combs
1 Nov 1859 Montgomery Co., KY Marriages. Rodney W. Combs and Mrs. Martha McCLURE (Extracted by Combs Researcher Bill Stewart from Some Marriages in Montgomery Co, Kentucky Before 1864, Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution March 1961, Collected by Hazel Mason Boyd, Mt. Sterling, Ky, Compiled and Edited by Emma Jane Walker and Virginia Wilson for the Kentucky Records Research Committee)
1860 Montgomery Co., KY Census (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm except where otherwise noted) See 1860 Census Legend
Mt. Sterling P.O.
HH 389/389 Jas. Combs 50 -- 100 Ky
Polly 32 Ky
Seth 10 Ky
Andy 8 Ky
Ben 7 Ky
Columbus 4 Ky
Robert 1 Ky
Notes: James Combs has not been identified as yet but is listed as being born in Clark Co., Ky on his son Seth's marriage record in Powell Co., Ky. Not yet found in 1850. Based on name of son, Seth, he may have been a descendant of John & Seth BULLITT Combs, Sr. of Stafford Co, VA, parents of numerous of the Combs of Clark Co., KY.
HH 540/540 Wilker C. Combs 27 farmer -- 1200 Ky
Jno Combs 78
farmer 5000 - Va
Notes: The above are apparently Walker Carter Combs (who has gained only 7 years in age) and his father, John Combs (wife, Lydia now deceased or removed from the county?). See also 1865 below.
HH 596/596 A. J. Combs 45 farmer 3600 4623 Ky
Sally 41 Ky
Martha A. 19 Ky
Jno. 17 Ky
Anna E. 15 Ky
Lydia A. 12 Ky attended school
William O. B. 10 Ky attended school
Laura N. B. 8 Ky attended school
Mary J. 5 Ky
Chas. B. 3 Ky
Notes: Andrew Jackson and Sarah Ann ROGERS Combs, son of John and Lydia Combs.
p. 220 (HH No.?) Rodney Combs 56 Kentucky
Martha Combs 57 Kentucky
John 19 Kentucky
James 14 Kentucky
Susan 12 Kentucky
Sarah 11 Kentucky
?Ennes? 8 Kentucky
19 Feb 1861 Montgomery Co., KY Marriage Records. Eliza Combs married Martin A TREADWAY (Extracted by Combs Researcher Bill Stewart from Some Marriages in Montgomery Co, Kentucky Before 1864, Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution March 1961, Collected by Hazel Mason Boyd, Mt. Sterling, Ky, Compiled and Edited by Emma Jane Walker and Virginia Wilson for the Kentucky Records Research Committee)
Notes: Eliza B. Combs, b ca 1843, KY, was the daughter of Rodney W. and Cyrena BEATY Combs (See 1850 census; missing in 1860). See her 1911 Montgomery Co., KY affidavit on behalf of her half-brother, Joseph A. Combs.
5 Apr 1861 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. Nannie Combs, daughter of Jackson Combs born Montgomery Co., Ky & Sarah ROGERS born Montgomery Co., Ky (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
30 Jan 1864-07 Apr 1864 (Montgomery Co., KY Wills) Will of Andrew Jackson Combs, dated 30 Jan 1864; recorded in Montgomery County, Kentucky, filed 7 Apr 1864. (Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson)
Notes: Transcription or abstract of will still needed. Andrew Jackson Combs was the son of John & Lydia Combs of Montgomery Co., KY, d 1864, Putnam Co, IN
1870 Montgomery Co., KY Census Transcribed by Combs Researcher Deb Coombs, unless otherwise noted.
Camargo Precinct P.O. Camargo, KY
Combs, Rodney
63 Farmer Kentucky
Martha 64 Kentucky
Eliza 23 Kentucky
Lizzie 21 Kentucky
Ennis 19 Farmhand Kentucky
(Combs Reseasrcher Bill Stewart)
Notes: Who were Eliza, b ca 1847, and Lizzie, b ca 1849? Rodney's daughter, Eliza B., born ca 1843 per 1850 census, had m by 1861.
Aarons Pct, Side View PO,
p. 226b & 227a
HH 33/35
John CARRINGTON, 69, M, Farmer, $4000, $1000, MD
P. CARRINGTON, 65, F, keeping house, KY
Margaret, 40, F, KY
James, 39, M, Farmer $125 personal, KY
Elizabeth, 30, F, KY
Mary, 23, F, KY
Taylor, 22, M, farmer, $150 personal, KY
Franklin, 20, M, Farmer, $125 personal, KY
James COMBS, 16, M, Mulatto, Farm Hand, KY, cannot read or write
p. 227
HH 227
J. W. DENTON, 51, M, Farmer, $2500, $5000, KY
Elizabeth, 46, F, Keeping House, KY
G. W., 21, M, Farmer, $150 personal, KY
Lucy, 19, F, KY, attended school
J. W., Jr., 18, M, KY, attended school
Thos, 16, M, KY, attended school
Charley, 14, M, KY, attended school
Sarah, 13, F, KY, attended school
Mary, 11, F, KY, attended school
Julia, 9, F, KY, attended school
A. L., 6, M, KY, attended school
Martha COOMBS, 21, F, Black, Cook, KY, cannot read or write
p.229
HH 62/62
Jackson BUTLER, 40, M, Black, Farmer, $200 real estate, KY, cannot read or write
Bertha, 40, F, Mulatto, Keeping House, KY, cannot read or write
Emily, 50, F, Black, KY, cannot read or write
Susan, 13, F, Black, KY, cannot read or write
John, 10, M, Black, KY, cannot read or write
Thos, 8, M, Black, KY
Bertha, 1 F, Black, KY
Mary COMBS, 2 F, Black, KY
Levee Pct p. 269
HH 89/89
W. B. KIDD, 36, M, Farmer, $4000, $5000, KY
Sallie, 34, F, Keeping House, KY
Nancy, 10, F, KY, attended school
Z. R., 8, M, KY, attended school
Mary, 5, F, KY,
Carline NELSON, 22, F, Black, Cook, KY, cannot read or write
Seth COMBS, 20 M, Farm Hand, KY
p. 273 a & b
HH 134/134
Steven TREADAWAY, 64, M, Farmer, $6000 real estate, KY
Martha, 59, F, Keeping House, KY
Milton, 20, M, Farmer, KY
James, 23, M, Farmer, $500 personal
Lou, 22, F, wife, KY
HH 135/135
TREADAWAY, Martin, 28, M, , Farmer, $500 personal, KY, cannot write
Eliza, 25, F, Keeping House, KY
Clay, 5, M, KY
James, 3, M, KY
James COMBS, 24, M, Farmer, $150 personal, KY
HH 71/74
Virginia CHENAULT, 62, F, Keeping House, $16500, $500, KY
D. W. CHENAULT, 36, M, Farmer, $27000, $8000, KY
W. L. CHENAULT, 22, M, Farmer, $1300, $4000, KY
A. QUISHENBERY, 12, F, KY, attended school
Lizziy QUISHENBERY, 10, F, KY, attended school, cannot write
Eli PETERS, 25, M, Black, Farm Hand, KY, cannot read or write
Edith CRAIG, 35, F, Black, Cook, KY, cannot read or write
Harriet CRAIG, 35, F, Black, Cook, KY, cannot read or write
Henry COMBS, 12, M, Black, KY, cannot read or write
Asa COMBS, 10, M, Mulatto, KY, cannot read or write
James DEUTHEL, 17, M, Black, Farm Hand, KY, cannot read or write
7 Jul 1874 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. no name or sex given, ch/o William Combs & Sarah Combs, resides Mt. Sterling (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
14 Nov 1875 Montgomery Co., Ky Vital Statistics. Births. not named female, daughter of Seth Combs & Thursy DANIEL, resides Montgomery Co., Ky (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm copy)
1890 Ky Veterans Schedule Index: William E. COMBS pg. 124 Mount Sterling
24 Sep 1895 The Mt. Sterling Advocate, Montgomery Co., KY "Mrs Caroline HAWLES, 69, widow of Horace HAWLES, died at home in Redwood City [San Mateo Co], California a couple of weeks ago. She was Miss Caroline Combs, daughter of old Dr. Combs who was well known to the older generation of our people. She was raised were William H. PREWITT now lives near old Lulbegrud Church. Was a school mate of Mrs. Anne MITCHELL and Mrs. Mary T. REID. In 1853, she was in a party that crossed the plains, Mr. Jacob TRUMBO, being a member of the same party. She married Horace HAWLES after she went to California and he died a millionaire. She died only moderately rich" (Extracted by Combs Researcher Michael R. Wilson from: Elliston, M.W. (24 SEP 1895). Early Kentucky Newspapers. Statewide Deaths from: The Mt. Sterling Advocate, Published 1891-1897, Montgomery County, Kentucky. v. 1, p. 75)
Notes: Caroline "Dolly" Combs, born 25 Apr 1828, KY (Combs-Prewitt Bible), was the daughter of Dr. Evan Ennis & Mary Sydnor HINDE Combs. According to The Edna F. Hightower Collection, she married Horace HAWES [sic].
1900 Census Montgomery Co., KY
Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 67 HH 6/21?? (transcribed by Deb Coombs)
Samuel Martin Oct 1836 63 wd KY KY KY
Ella S Martin Oct 1889 20 s KY KY KY
23 Oct 1911 Montgomery Co., KY. Affidavit of Eliza TREADWAY aged 68 years [b ca 1843], a resident of Montgomery Co., KY, Post Office address RR No. 1, Mt. Sterling, Ky, on behalf of Sarah KIRK, widow of Federal (Union) Civil War Veteran Joseph A. Combs, stated that her maiden name was Eliza Combs, and that Joseph A. Combs, the husband of Sarah E. Combs, was her half brother and was married to Sarah Elizabeth KIRK, on the 2nd day of February 1854. She also added that the records of the Montgomery Co., KY County Clerk's Office were destroyed during the Civil War along with the Court House itself. s/Eliza TREADWAY. (Extracted from Joseph A. Combs Pension File)
Notes: Eliza B. Combs (married 1861 Martin A. TREADWAY) was the daughter of Rodney W. Combs by wife, Cyrena BEATY. Joseph A. Combs was Rodney W.'s son, by earlier wife (Elizabeth BURTON?). See earlier Montgomery Co., KY records.
31 Mar 1913 Breathitt Co. Marriage: Chester COMBS, age 32, single, farmer, born in Montgomery Co. resides in Montgomery Co. Ky, son of Seth COMBS; married 31 Mar 1913 to Nora BOONE,age 33, third marriage, born in Powell Co., Ky, resides in Indian Fields, Ky, daughter of Thomas OGDEN and Lucy OGDEN. Married in Jackson, Ky in thepresence of Gracie INGLE and Mattie LITTLE. (Transcribed by Lynda Combs Gipson rom microfilm.)
Note: Seth COMBS born ca 1850 Montgomery Co., Ky, was the son of James and Polly COMBS of the same county.
26 Dec 1919 Commonwelth of Kentucky, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics: Certificate of Death, Place of death: County: Montgomery, Vot pct: Grassy Lick, Full name: Ennis Combs, Sex: Male, Color or race: White, Date of birth: Don't Know, Age: 70 yrs, Birthplace: Ky., Name of father: Nimrod Combs, Birthplace: Ky., Maiden name of mother: Don't Know, Birthplace: Ky., Informant: Richard Treadway, Address: Mt. Sterling, Ky., Filed: Jan 2, 1919, Mrs J.S. Mason, Registrar, Date of death: Dec 26, 1919, I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Dec 15, 1919 to Dec 26, 1919 that I last saw him alive on Dec 25, 1919, ant that death occurred on the date stated above at 2 A.M., Cause of death: Nephritis, Duration: 3 mos, Contributory: Age, Signed: Geo N. Cox (sic) M.D., Dec 31, 1919 Address: Mt. Sterling Ky., Place of burial: Private Burying ground, Date of burial: 12/28, 1919, Undertaker: Eastin & Harris, Address: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Death certificate furnished by Combs researcher Lynda Combs Gipson Transcribed and posted by Combs researcher Jimmie CrashedOne Combs
Notes: Possible son of Nimrod, son of John & Sarah LUTTRELL Combs, Jr. of Fauquier Co, VA?
1920 Montgomery Co., Ky Census (transcribed by Combs Researcher Debi Houser from microfilm)
Beans Pct.
HH 33/35 Daniel G. Combs head 84 Ky Ky Ky clergyman
Rachel 85 wife Ky Ky Ky
Lucy 48 dau wid Ky Ky Ky photographer in own studio
Cora 39 dau single Ky Ky Ky photographer in own studio
Lena 35 dau single Ky Ky Ky photographer in own studio
Note: Daniel G. Combs, son of Samuel and Nancy CORNETT Combs per his 1922 Ky Death Certificate. Rachel TURNER was the daughter of John and Tempie REYNOLDS Turner per her 1934 Ky Death Certificate (both Montgomery Co). He is living in Wolfe Co., KY in 1900 Census. See also the 2 Nov 1944 Mariemont, Hamilton, OH Death Certificate for daughter Nancy Belle Johnson.
Levee Pct.
Kiddrick Rd.
HH 50/52 Seth Combs head 69 wid Ky Ky Ky
Freddie RIDDLE dau 30 wid Ky Ky Ky
Roberta 2 9/12 gchild Ky Ky Ky
Note: Seth Combs died 13 Feb 1933 Montgomery Co., Ky per Ky Death Index.
Barlow Rd
HH 59/62 Chester Combs head 39 Ky Ky Ky
Nora wife 40 Ky Ky Ky
Grace BOONE 13 stepdau Ky Ky Ky
James Thomas BOONE 18 stepson Ky Ky Ky
Jefferson Pct.
HH 41/41 Alfred Combs head 47 Ky Ky Ky
Liza wife 41 Ky Ky Ky
Earl son 14 Ky Ky Ky
Martha dau 11 Ky Ky Ky
Earnest son 7 Ky Ky Ky
Suse dau 4 Ky Ky Ky
Note: Alfred L. Combs, son of William and Susan ALLEN Combs (see next), married Eliza KIMBARELL/KIMBRELL per Ky Birth Index for children Earnest (born 1 May 1912) & Lusie [sic] (born 14 Apr 1915) and tripletts Clay, Jim and Mary Combs born 6 July 1919. Jim and Clay died 9 July 1919 and Mary died 12 July 1919 per Ky Vital Records.
HH 50- (blank) William Combs head 76 Ky Ky Ky
Susan wife 69 Ky Ky Ky
Notes: William M. Combs, son of Henry and Temperance Proffitt DAVIS Combs, is in the 1850 and 1860 Breathitt Co., KY Census Households of his father, and in 1870 and 1880 Breathitt with wife, Susan A. ALLEN (who d in Apr 1920 in Montgomery). See also son James Henry living in Butler Co., OH.
Camarge Pct
9/9 Robert H. Combs head 44 Ky Ky Ky
Myrtle wife 44 Ky Ky Ky
Regenia E. dau 15 Ky Ky Ky
John C. son 10 Ky Ky Ky
Spencer Pct.
HH 45 Clark COMB head
23 Ky Ky Ky
Lula wife 23 Ky Ky Ky
Carry 1 7/12 Ky Ky Ky
Woodrow 6/12 Ky Ky Ky
3 Apr 1920 Kentucky Death Certificate # 12368. for Sisie Combs white female, married. age 70 yrs [b ca 1850]. occupation: housewife. born: (blank) Breathitt Co., Ky. died: 3 April 1920 Montgomery Co., Ky of old age. buried: Kimbrell Graveyard 4 April 1920. undertaker: ____ HUFF of Bean, Ky. daughter of (blank). informant: Prewitt GIPSON of Bean, Ky. filed 3 Apr 1920 Maggie McNABB registrar (Combs Researcher Debi Houser)
Notes: This was probably Susan ALLEN, w/of William M. Combs (See 1920 Census). She was b ca 1851 per the 1870 and 1880 Breathitt Co., KY and 1920 Montgomery census, and their son, Alfred L., d in Montgomery County in 1925 (See his death cert below).
2 Jul 1920 Kentucky Death Certificate #17812 of Ennis Combs; white, male, married; age 76 yrs; occupation: farmer; born: 22 May 1844 Clark Co., Ky; died: 2 July 1920 Daviess Co., Ky of chronic nephritis; buried: (can't make out) 3 July 1920; son of Dr. Edward Combs born Montgomery Co., Ky & Louisa BUTLER born Montgomery Co; informant: Sudie K. Redmond?; filed 3 July 1920 Mrs. Wm. __ KENDALL registar (Combs Researcher Debi Houser)
15 Jan 1922 Kentucky Death Certificate of D. G. Combs, white male, minister of the Gospel, married, age 86, born Ky, died 16 Jan 1922 Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., Ky, died from ________ (couldn't read), son of Samuel Combs born Ky and Nancy CORNETT b Ky, buried Mt. Sterling, Ky 18 Jan 1922, undertaker Eastin & Harris, informant Miss Lena Combs of Mt. Sterling, Ky (Abstracted by Combs Researcher Debi Houser who adds: See 1870 Owsley Co., KY census and 1850 Breathitt Co., KY census for Daniel Garrett Combs, son of Samuel & Nancy CORNETT Combs)
23 Apr 1925 Kentucky Death Certificate #10386 of Alfred Combs white male, married. age 55 yrs. occupation: farmer. born: 21 May 1870 Breathitt Co., Ky. died: 23 April 1925 Montgomery Co., Ky of pneumonia. buried: Kimbrell Graveyard 24 April 1925. son of (blank) born Breathitt Co & Susan ALLEN born Ky. informant: Jack ________ of Jeffersonville, Ky. filed Maggie GIBBS registar (Abstracted by Combs Researcher Debi Houser)
Notes: Alfred L. Combs was the son of William and Susan A. ALLEN Combs and is listed in their 1870 Breathitt Co., KY Census as born May 1870, and 1880 Breathitt Co., KY HH as age 10.
29 Nov 1932 Kentucky Death Certificate : J. H. Combs: white, male, married, farmer; Age 61 yrs; Born: 28 Aug 1869 Ky; Died: 29 Nov 1932 Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY; buried Salem 30 Sep 1932 by A. L. MITCHELL, Jr. of Mt. Sterling, Ky; son of William Combs born Ky and Sue ALLEN born Ky; informant: Kendrick Combs of Mt. Sterling, KY
Note: James H. Combs is listed on the 1880 Breathitt Co., Ky Census with his parents as age 8 yrs old.
13 Feb 1933 Kentucky Death Certificate for Seth Combs, male, white, farmer, widowed, wid. of Theisia Combs; age 82 yrs; born (blank) Montgomery Co., Ky; died 13 Feb 1933 Mt. Sterling, Montgomery Co., KY of Brights Disease; son of James Combs b Ky and unknown b unknown; Informant: Mr. Robt. Combs, Levee, Ky R.F.D. #5; buried: Private 2/14/1933 by Eastin & Keal, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Filed 3/2/1933 by Dillard DOUGLAS, Registrar
Note: Seth Combs married Theisa DANIEL in 1874 Powell Co., Ky.
5 May 1934 Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Death: Volume 026 Cert 12734 Deathvol 34 Place of death: County: Montgomery, Vot pct: 1st Ward, City: Mt. Sterling, Ky., Full name: Mrs Rachel Combs, Residence: West High St., Sex: Female, Color or race: White, Marital status: Widowed, Name of spouse: D. G. Combs, Date of birth (deceased): Jan 7, 1834, Age: 100 yrs 3 months 28 days, Occupation: At Home, Birthplace: Owsley Co. Ky., Name of father: John Turner Combs [sic], Birthplace: North Carolina, Maiden name of mother: Tempie REYNOLDS, Birthplace: Owsley Co. Ky., Informant: Miss Lennie Combs, Address: Mt. Sterling, Ky., Undertaker: Eastin & Keal, Address: Mt. Sterling, Ky., Filed: May 5th, 1934 Mrs G.B. SE..FF (sic), Registrar, Date of death: May 5, 1934, I hereby certify that I attended deceased from July 4, 1933, to May 5, 1934. I last saw her alive on May 4, 1934 death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 4:15 A.M., Cause of death: Angina Pectoris, Signed: J. KNOX (sic), M.D., Address: Mt. Sterling, Ky. (Death certificate provided by Combs researcher Lynda Combs Gipson, Transcribed and posted by Combs researcher Jimmie "CrashedOne" Combs who adds that Rachel was the widow of Daniel Garrett Combs, d 15 Jan 1922, Montgomery Co., KY, and daughter of John and Tempie REYNOLDS Turner [sic, not Combs]. See 1870 Owsley Co., KY Census Notes)
18 Dec 1936 Commonwelth of Kentucky, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics: Certificate of Death, Volume 069 Cert 34190 Deathvol 36 Place of death: County: Montgomery, Vot pct: Harth (sic), City: Mt. Sterling, Full name: Bertha Mae Combs, Residence no: Montgomery Co., Sex: F, Color or race: NEGRO, Marital status: Single, Date of birth: Oct 8, 1919, Age: 19, Occupation: School Girl, Birthplace: Clark County, Ky., Name of father: James Combs, Birthplace: Clark County, Ky., Mothers maiden name: Lizzie Rocket (sic), Birthplace: Clark County Ky., Informant: Mervine Morris (sic) Address: Route 4, Mt. Sterling Ky., Burial: Mt. Sterling, Ky., Date: Dec 20, 1936, Undertaker: W.D. Banks, Address: 502 East Locust St. City, Filed: Dec 19th, 1936, Mse. G.B.Seuff (sic) Registrar, Date of death: Dec 18, 1936, I hereby certify that I attended the deceased from Nov 25, 1936 to Dec 18, 1936, I last saw her alive on Nov 25, 1936 death is said to have occurred on the date stated above at 10: 55 A.M., Cause of death: Pulmonery Tuberculosis (sic), Date of onset: D.K., (I guess this means Don't Knot), Signed: D.H. Bush M.D., Address: Mt Sterling, Ky. (Death certificate furnished by Combs researcher Lynda Combs Gipson Transcribed and posted by Combs researcher Jimmie "CrashedOne" Combs)
16 Jun 1937 Kentucky Death Certificate #18161 of J. C. Combs; white male widowed; age 91 yrs; born:1846 Montgomery Co., Ky; died: 16 June 1937 in County Infirmary, Fayette Co., Ky of parlysis-hemiplegia; pneumonia -labor; buried: Hill Crest ___ __ 21 June 1937 by Ba--- Funeral Home Lexington, Ky; son of blank; informant: Infirmary records; filed 13 July 1937 D. A. FURLONG registar (Combs Researcher Debi Houser)
Notes: Might this be James C. Combs, born ca 1845, son of Rodney W. Combs of Montgomery?
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