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	Early Combs &c. Families of Loudoun Co, VA	ca 1779

Loudoun County, VA was organized on 01 Jul 1757 from Fairfax Co VA. So far as is known, no Combs were already residing in Loudoun at this time (research in progress). Two (Church of England) parishes were part of Loudoun Co, VA: Cameron and Shelburne (See Virginia Parish Histories and Descriptions).

Most of the Combs of Loudoun Co, VA appear to have been descended from either Joseph COOMBS I of Coombs Fort, the Tonoloways Settlement (then Bedford > Cumberland Cos, PA and Frederick Co, MD) or Capt. Joseph COMBS II of Frederick Co, VA (s/o Joseph COMBS I of Stafford VA), although at least one more early Combs-Coombs Line, that of Richard COMBS III of Frederick Co, MD, also came to Loudoun in the 1760s.

Tax Lists: Except where otherwise noted, sources for Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists is "Loudoun County, Virginia Tithables, 1758-1786," Vol. 1: [1749], 1758-1769, Vol. 2: 1770-1778; and Vol. 3: 1779-1786, compiled by Marty Hiatt & Craig Roberts Scott, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, 1995; Vol 2.

A secondary source for Loudoun tax lists was the "Index to Tithables of Loudoun County, Virginia and to Slaveholders and Slaves, 1758-1786," compiled and Edited by Margaret Lail Hopkins, Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., Baltimore, MD, ©1991, hereinafter Hopkins.

Note: It appears that neither Hiatt nor Hopkins is complete. In some instances they even appear to be conflicting. This may be in part due to the fact that a list might be titled "1764" yet mean 'for the year 1763.' Reminder: Some men were exempted from paying taxes while active military during the RW (1776-1783), and many collectors omitted their names entirely instead of listing them as levy-free.

1754 Andrew COMBS I of Tonoloways was in Loudoun (then Fairfax) Co VA by 1754 according to the RW pension application of his son, John COOMBS, who stated in 1823 that he was born in Loudoun that year. Frederick Co, MD records for this same year, however, indicate that Andrew was still at the Tonoloways Settlement at this time (See Nov 1760 below). 

2 Tues, Aug 1757 Loudoun County, Virginia Court Order Book A., Pg 2.  John ELLROY and Samuel COMBS are appointed as Constables. (Transcribed by Combs Researcher Deb Coombs from  LDS film #0032347)

1758 (dates to be added) Loudoun Co, VA Court Orders (included) Samuel COMBS (sp.?) as a juror and Samuel COMBS (sp.?) taking on apprentice, William CRAWFORD, as a Shoemaker. (Combs Researcher Thom Mont)

Notes: This was apparently Samuel, brother of Andrew, and a resident of the Tonoloways Settlement in Sep 1756. Samuel is the first Combs found of record in Loudoun Co, VA thus far. He m (1) pre-1760, Mary WILKES; and (2) post-1787, Elizabeth, widow of Thomas WILLIAMS, according to the manuscript of his grandson, William F. Coombes (See also next).

Also Note: According to the Combs Family File, Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, Loudoun Co VA, a tax list thought to have been from the 1760s, but not found in Hiatt, lists Andrew COMBE, 1; Samuel COOMBS, William CRAWFORD, 2; and Richard COOMES, 3. No tax list including a William CRAWFORD has been located in Hiatt for any of the years 1758-1786.

1758-1759 Loudoun Co, VA. Although no Combs/Coombs, etc. were found in the 1758-1759 Loudoun Co, VA tax lists, the lists for these years are incomplete/missing according to Hiatt

(See also 1758 above, however, re Hiatt possibly having been incomplete).

1760 Loudoun Co, VA. Tax Lists

"The List of Tithables Taken by Jas. Hamilton 1760"
page 018:2 Samuel COOMBE 1 tithe

24 Jun 1760 - 09 Sep 1761 (Loudoun DB C:346-50) Lease for Lives John PATTERSON, atty for Charles Earl of Tankerville of Great Britain to Samuel COMBS (COOMBS) age 32, wife, Mary, age 27, son Samuel, age 1. Land Described as in the Back line on Catoctian Creek… John PATTERSON'S reserve… 150 A with all houses Orchards… part of Catoctian Manour tract…

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Don King. See Loudoun VA Deed Mapping Project)

12 Oct 1761-10 Nov 1761 (Loudoun VA DBC:64-5) Fairfax to Samuel COMBS (COOMBS). In Loudoun … Kittocton Mountain, drains of Sicolon Branch… NW corner of John HOUGH'S Sicolon Land.. corner to Samuel HEAD… extending thence with said HOUGH'S line… to Richard WHITE… to Samuel WILKS … to Frances WILKS land then with his line… 140 A. part of Fairfax tract…

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Don King. See Loudoun VA Deed Mapping Project) SW: Sycolin

Notes: According to the William Franklin Coombs Manuscript, Samuel's 1st wife, Mary, was neè WILKES; her relationship to Francis WILKES, if any, remains unknown. See also Mary COOMBS Rogers (manuscript excerpt) re the possibility that Mary was instead neè CHESTNUT. See also additional Combs-Wilkes below. Samuel COOMBS, Sr. was brother to Andrew COMBS (See next and 1774)

BC Notes: Andrew COMBS d testate in 1774 in Loudoun Co, VA (see below). Not only is the above land part of the Tonoloways (a.k.a. Conolloway) Settlement, but the land description appears to be the same as the 24-5 May 1754 Frederick Co, MD deed which, although it describes the tract as "Carbury Luck" is also described as having been on the "west side of Little Conoways Cr. a draught of Potomac R about two miles from mouth of creek." Also note that Joseph WOOD also signed the 1754 deed, and see Joseph CHAPLINE of 1796 Frederick records with Mary COMBS Booker (Boogher). 

1761 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists

“List of Tithables Taken by Jas Hamilton for 1761”

Page 031
Saml COMBES 1 tithe

“A List of tythables taken by Josias Clapham 1761”

Page 056:2
Nehimiah FARGUSON tithed Richard COOMER 2 tithes

Notes: No other Richard COOMER entries located in other years; however, see Richard COOMBS of 1763-1772 Loudoun. The same? Also note that in 1769, Joseph COMBS tithed a Nehemiah FORGUSON, overseer.

1762 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists

“A List of Tithables taken by Jas. Hamilton 1762”

Page 064
Andrew COOMBES 1 tithable

List of John McIlhaney (Identified by his handwriting) 1762

Page 080:02
Saml COMBS 1 tithable

Notes: Brothers Andrew and Samuel COMBS (Andrew's 1774 Loudoun Co, VA will)

13 Jul 1762 (dated) Loudon Co VA Deed Book C Part I pp 320-322 records an indenture from William WEST Jr and Mary his wife "of county Loudon" to "Richard COOMES of Province of Maryland" ... lot or half acre of land lying in county of Loudon and Town of Leesburg binding on one side with Kings Street and Cornwells Street...and numbered thirty six..."

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

Notes: Richard COMBS III of Frederick Co, MD.

1763 Loudoun Co, VA Order Book B:196. Levy Free. "Joseph COOMBS, "age and infirmities."

(Extracted by Combs Researcher C. Hammett from "Loudoun County, Virginia Tithables, 1758-1786," Vol. 3: 1779-1786, Compiled by Marty Hiatt & Craig Roberts Scott, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, 1995)

August 9, 1763 Loudoun Co, VA Court Orders - 1763 Book B, pg. 196 - "Joseph COOMBS on his Petition is ...discharged from the Paiment [sic] of Levies & Taxes for the future."

(Extracted from " The Historian's Guide to Loudoun County, Virginia Volume I Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court orders, 1757 - 1766" by John T. Phillips, II, by Combs Researcher Bob Combs, p. 412)

Notes: No extant tax lists this year according to Hiatt and Scott; however, Hopkins lists Andrew, Richard and Samuel COMBS for this year. Who was the above Joseph? Was this Joseph father of Andrew and Samuel? Of Richard? Or, might this have been Joseph COMBS I of Stafford, last found in the records of Stafford in 1756? He was not Joseph COMBS II (s/o Joseph I) who was still in Frederick Co, VA until 1764. Also Note: Once this Joseph COMBS was declared levy-free (non-tithable) he would not have appeared in later county tax lists even if still resident unless he was tithing others (sons, overseers, slaves, etc.).

15 Feb 1763 Loudoun Co, VA Deed Book D Part I. Indenture between John MINOR and Elizabeth his wife ... to Richard COOMBS of same county... lot...numbered forty five being in Leesburgh ... and binding on King Street and Cornwell Street.

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

1764 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists

“Nicholas Minor's list: taken June 10th 1764”

Page 131b
Richd. COOMBS 1 tithable

Note: Only the lists of MINOR and TURNER are extant for this year.

14 Feby 1764 Loudoun Co, VA Clerk's Fee Book 1764

Feby 14
Christopher HOPWOOD & Martha COOMBS Marr Lic. 1.0.0

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

Notes: Christopher HOPWOOD is found in no Loudoun tax lists, but in 1765 is listed in Prince William Co, VA.

01 Jun 1764-23 Dec 1790 (Loudoun Co. VA NN Grants V, pp. 60-61) ... Joseph COMBS granted a tract or parcel of land containing 206 acres, by survey bearing the date (1 Jun 1764), in Loudoun County, on the branches of Goose Creek and bounded as follows- beginning at two white oaks corner to Major {Thomas} WARING and beginning corner to George GRIGG {GREGG}, thence running with said WARING line south 15 degrees West 188 poles to a block marked R S in line of Col John CARLYLE and Captain DALTON, then with their line North 30 degrees West 71 poles to a stake in a ------ field corner to said CARLYLE and DALTON still running and bending with their line West 160 poles to a red oak there (corner?) crossing a branch 118 poles at ... the mountain road at 140, then the same course off West continued 30 poles to a line of Col Catesby COCK{E}, then bending with his line north 15 degrees west 70 poles to a red oak on a branch, this corner still bending ......... north 45 degrees west ....... poles to two black {oaks?}, the north side said .... corner to said COCK{E}, thence with his line North 11 degrees East 25 poles to a white oak corner to Mary McGEACH, thence bending with her line, North 84 degrees East 180 poles to a stake in a ....... field corner to George GRIGG {GREGG}, thence with his given line, South 75 degrees East 174 poles to the beginning. (Transcribed & excerpted 1998 from copy of original by Combs Researcher Dick Field, 1998 who adds: Names contained in {} are based on further research)

Note: The above Joseph COMBS, the only early Joseph found in Loudoun Co, VA, and later referred to as Capt. Joseph COMBS, was Joseph COMBS II, s/o Joseph COMBS I of Stafford Co VA who termed him "Joseph the Younger of Frederick Co, VA" in a 1756 deed of gift for land, part of which he and his wife, Elizabeth, sold in ??? , . Joseph is believed by some researchers to be the same who m Elizabeth HARRISON (according to bible record of her brother, Cuthbert HARRISON, which we are seeking! See Combs-Harrison Connections). See also Combs Land of Loudoun Co VA, particularly on Goose Creek, part of the new Combs Research Group's Deed-Mapping Project. Also note the reference above to Mary McGEACH as owning adjacent property, and the James McGEACH who witnessed the 1773 Loudoun VA will of Andrew COMBS below. Joseph's relationship, if any, to the Andrew & Samuel COMBS Families remains undetermined. 

14 Jun 1764 Loudoun Co, VA Clerk's Fee Book 1764

Richard COOMBS Ordinary License 2.15.0

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

Notes: Richard III was also an Innkeeper in Frederick Co, MD.

5 Oct 1764 (VA NN Land Pat. Bk I:121) Maj. James HAMILTON of Loudoun Co. 41 A. in said Co. Surv. Mr. John WAUGH. Adj. Kittoctan, said HAMILTON, Col. John COLVILL, Andrew COMBS, CRUTCHER, Capt. Lewis ELZEY.

(Virginia North Neck Land Grants, Vol. II, 1742-1775, Gertrude E. Gray, GPC, 1988)

November 14, 1764 (Loudoun Co, VA Court Orders - 1764 Book B, pg. 500) "Joseph COOMBS [who was a witness in] Evidence for Levin POWELL, in the Suit of Josias MYLES [sic] ...travelling thirty (30) Miles from Frederick County," Virginia, to Leesburg.

(Extracted from " The Historian's Guide to Loudoun County, Virginia Volume I Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court orders, 1757 - 1766" by John T. Phillips, II, by Combs Researcher Bob Combs, p. 520)

Notes: Is this probably the date that Joseph COMBS II was ordered paid? When was the suit of Josias MILES?

1765 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists

Nicholas Minor (Identified by his handwriting) 1765

Page 184a
Richard COOMS 1 tithable, no acreage

“Levin Powell's List 1765”

Page 201
Joseph COMBS tithes Joseph HARDEN {Overseer}, Negroes Jimmy, Bountain, Solomon, Bosen, Sall. 7 tithables, 845 acres

Note: Joseph COMBS II, s/o Joseph COMBS I of Stafford Co, VA, newly arrived from Frederick Co, VA. According to "The Historian's Guide to Loudoun County, Virginia Volume I Colonial Laws of Virginia and County Court orders, 1757 - 1766" by John T. Phillips, II, p. 260, extracted by Combs Researcher Bob Combs, in 1765, among Loudoun Co, VA's 101 Largest Landowners were: Mahlon JANNEY 1350 acres at Waterford; N. fork of Goose Creek; Joseph COMBS 845 acres NW fork of Goose Creek; and Jacob JANNEY 800 acres NE, NW forks of Goose Crk. According to Hopkins, Joseph COMBS was listed as a Captain this year, and also present was a John COMBS.

“List of Tithables taken by Jas Hamilton for 1765”

(May be original. Clerk's copy also extant)

Page 220:1
Saml COMBES tithes Francis ALERAFT 2 tithables, 120 acres (140 a. per Clerk's Copy)

Page 220:2
Andrew COMBS 1 tithable, no acreage

“John McIlhaney's List of Tithables 1765”

(Clerk's Copy)

page 197
Thomas GAGG {332 acres} tithes James FITZPATRICK and Daniel COOMBS 3 tithables

Note: The above is the first appearance of Daniel COMBS in Tax Lists. As later records show, Daniel was in Cameron Parish whereas all other Combs were in Shelbourne Parish. Nothing is known of Daniel other than the smattering of records found herein, and thus far there is no indication that he was related to the Shelbourne Parish Combs.

8 Jul 1765 Loudoun Co, VA Fee Book for 1765. Richard COOMBS Ordinary License 2.15.0.

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

Aug. 1765 - Oct. 1767: Page 200: Richard Coombs a Witness for Alexander Weldner against William Baker having attended four days in this Cause. Ordered that the said Alexander Weldner do pay him one hundred pounds of Tobacco according to Law for the same.

(LCCOB:C:200)

TM Note: Other witnesses for Alexander Weldner were Joseph Abbett [sic], 4 days at 100 lbs of tobacco; Richard Thompson, 4 days, 100 lbs of tobacco; Richard Syeuart six days at 150 lbs of tobacco. Appearing for William Baker was John Mullens, six days at 150 lbs of tobacco.

1766 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists are incomplete per Hiatt. All lists missing except Philip Noland's and William Carr Lane's. No Combs.

August 7, 1766 Loudoun Co., VA Deed Book E page 106. Indenture between "Thomas HENDERSON and his wife Frances of the County of Loudoun and the Colony of Virginia ..... and Andrew COMBS of the same County and Colony" ; 150 acres for 65 pounds current money. Land described as follows " in the County of Loudoun and on the Beaver Dam of Goose Creek .... on the north side of the said Beaver Dam .... to [Francis SANDERS' gate] thence .... corner to James BUCKLEY, then with his line ..... the east side of the said branch of Goose Creek, then with said [SANDERS] line .... to beginning"

(Abstracted from copy of original by Combs Researcher Bob Combs who adds: While Beaverdam creek today extends to the far west side of the county, the close proximity to Samuel COMBS land on Sycolin Creek makes it most likely that this land of Andrew COMBS was near todays Beaver Dam Creek & Reservoir midway between Leesburg and Dulles airport...still researching).

14 Aug 1766 COOMS V JACOBS: The petition of Richard COOMS against John Jacobs is dismissed.

(LCCOB:C:177)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

11 Sep 1766 COMBS WELDNER: Richard COOMBS a witness for Alexander Weldner against William Baker having attended four days in this cause, Ordered that the said Alexander Weldner do pay him one hundred pounds of Tobacco according to Law for the same.

(LCCOB:C:200)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

12 Sep 1766 COMBS AWBREY: Richard COOMBS a witness for Thomas Awbrey - 2 days 50 lbs tobacco to be paid.

(LCCOB:C:204)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

10 Nov 1766. Loudoun Co VA OB C, p. 219. "HARRIS, William. His widow, Hannah HARRIS, relinquishes admin. of his estate in favor of Joseph COMBS."

(Generously Extracted by Loudoun Co VA Researcher Linda Hindman)

Note: This record has been taken by some researchers as an implied marriage record. More information needed. See also below re Combs-Harris.

Combs &c. Question: Has the relationship of the Combes and the Harris' been pursued? Has work been done on the Harris family in particular? Any Harris chancery suits been pursued? See also 22 Oct 1772

3 Feb 1767. Loudoun Co VA Marriage Bonds. Daniel FEGIN (FEAGINS) & Violet COMBES, dau of Joseph COMBES, Christopher METCALFE, bondsman. 3 Feb 1767

(Generously Extracted by Loudoun Co VA Researcher Linda Hindman)

Note: Revolutionary War Capt. Daniel FEAGAN m Violet "Lettie" COMBS, d/o Capt. Joseph COMBS II.

20 Feb 1767 (Loudoun Co VA DBF:25) Jeffrey JOHNSTON and Rachel his wife of Fauquier County sold for 60 pds. to Barbary BERKLEY of Loudoun 297 acres which joined land formerly Thomas to a corner HOOPER...with Hooper...then with a line of said Barbary BERKLEYS by agreement with Joseph REED and Jeffrey JOHNSTON to a red oak in SANFORD'S land...part of tract given the said Rachel JOHNSTON by last will of George WALKER

(BEGINNING AT A WHITE OAK by Beth Mitchell)

Notes: Rachel JOHNSTON and Barbary BERKLEY were daughters of George (and Winnie?) WALKER of Westmoreland Co VA. The JOHNSTONS removed from Fauquier Co VA to Wilkes Co NC where they lived adjacent to Edmond DENNY who named RW George & Ann (DENNEY? BALTRIP?) Combs, all of that county, in his 1801 will. 

1767 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists.

Missing are Joseph COMBS and Daniel COMBS

Tax List of Nicholas Minor

(Identified by handwriting)

Described in Loudoun VA Order Book C, pp. 273-4 as: "From the Limestone to Goose Creek, Potomack River and Kittocton Creek."

Page 354:2
Richard COOMS 1 tithable
Samuel COOMBS tithes Richard TAVENOR 2 tithables, 140 ac.
Andw COOMBS tithes John BAKER 2 tithables, 150 a.

Note: Samuel and Andrew are listed adjacent to each other. 

This day came the Parties aforesaid by their Attornies and thereupon came also a jury to wit: Benjamin Edwards, Jonathon Davis, James Sanders, William Stanhope, James Allen, Richard Stephens, Strephen Thatcher, William Langfit, Thomas Pritchard, Absalom Fox, Joseph Jones, and Thomas Watson, who being Elected Tried and Sworn to speak the Truth upon the Issue Joined Do say upon their Oath that the Defendant is Guilty in manner and form as the Plaintiff complains against him in his Declaration and they do Also for the Plaintifs damages by Occasion thereof To Ten pounds besides his costs. It is therefore considered by the court that ther Plaintif recover against the Defendant his Damages aforesadi by the Jurors in their Verdict aforesaid and his costs by him about his Suit in this behalf laid out and expended and the said Defendant in Money &c.

(LCCOB:C:302)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

1768 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists.

Missing are Andrew and Joseph COMBS. Hopkins lists Daniel, Henry and Samuel COMBS in 1768, but this may refer to the 1769 tax for the year 1768 (see below).

“James Hamilton's List taken for the year 1768”

(A Clerk's Copy also extant)

Page 386a
Rich COOMBS 1 tithable

(Clerk's Copy lists as Richard COMBS)

Page 388
Samuel COMBE tithes Daniel HARRIS 2 tithables (Clerk's Copy lists as Samuel COOMBE)

“A List of Tithables taken 1768 - Levin Powell”

(Identified by handwriting. A second copy of this list is termed "copy by C. Binns.")

Page 403
George CHILTON tithes Elisha COMBS, N. Ben, Fender 4 tithables

Note: Elisha may have been the same as Alx COMBO.

1768-9 (Fauquier Co., VA Deed Book 3, pp. 205 & 373). Joseph COMBS, and his wife Elizabeth, of Loudon County sell 100 acres on Brenttown Road to Original YOUNG. The land was part of a gift of land given to him in 1756 by his father, Joseph Sr. (Extracted by Combs Researcher Jeff Duvall from "Fauquier Families, 1759-1799: Comprehensive indexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds and Minute, Deed, and Will Books, and Others" by John P. Alcock

(Athens, GA: Iberian Publishing Company, 1994)

Notes: In 1756 when deeded the above land by his father, Joseph COMBS I of Stafford, Joseph II ("the Younger") was of Frederick Co, VA.

12 Aug 1768 COMBS REED Joseph Combs, administrator of William Harris, plaintiff, v. Elisha Reed and Chichester Curtis, defendant, in debt. Parties failing to appear, suit dismissed.

(LCCOB:D:112)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

August 12, 1768

Richard Coombs, Plaintif.
Richard Stewart, Defendant.
Trespass on the case. Dismissed. Joseph Combs, Admr of William Harris Plt; Elisha Reed & Chichester Curtis, Defts. In Debt. The Parties failing to appear It is Ordered that the Suit be dismissed. (LCCOB:D:112)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

TM Note: Richard Coombs appears several times in this book. The number and type of appearances may relate to the fact that Coombs owned a tavern in Leesburg

August 12, 1768

Richard Coombs, Plaintif;
Thomas Anbrey, Defendant.
Petition upon a Note of hand. This day came the Parties by their Attornies who being fully heard, It is considered by the Court that the Plaintif recover against the said Defendant four pounds twelve Shillings and six pence current money with lawful Interest thereon after the rate of five per centum per annum, to be computed from the fifteenth day of June One thousand seven hundred and sixty seven to the time of Payment and his costs by him in this behalf expended. (LCCOB:D:113)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

12 Aug 1768 COMBS AWBREY: Richard Coombs plaintiff v. Thomas Awbrey, defendant. Petition upon a note of hand, awarded to Coombs 4/12/0, with interest computed from 15 June 1767.

(LCCOB:D:113)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

14 Sep 1768 COMBS COMBS Richard Coombs plaintiff v. Joseph Combs, defendant in trespass. Attachment against the defendant's estate being returned executed upon the pewter spoon and the defendant failing to appear and replevy the same. On motion of plaintiff by his attorney to recover 7/2/4 and 3 farthings for non-performance of a certain promise, ordered that the sheriff make sale of the spoon.

(LCCOB:D:123)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

October 12, 1768

Richard Coombs
against
Thomas Blincoe,
Upon a Complaint for a breach of the Peace. The Complainant not appearing and failing to further prosecute, It is ordered that the same be dismissed and that the said Thomas recover against the Complainant his costs by him in this behalf expended.

(LCCOB:D:139)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

13 Oct 1768 COMBS BLINCOE: Richard Coombs v Thomas Blincoe, upon a complaint for breach of the peace. Plaintiff not appearing, suit dismissed. Plaintiff to pay defendant's costs.

(LCCOB:D:139)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

October 12 & 13 1768

Thomas Anbrey, a Witness for Leven Powell at the Suit of James McCall and Lydia his wife having attended Court two days Ordered that the said Leven Powell do pay him for the same Fifty pounds of tobacco. [Witnesses for McCall included William Jenkins, three days, seventy five lbs of tobacco; Sarah McGinnis, wife of John McGinnis, three days, seventy five pounds of tobacco, and Philip Noland, Gent., two days, Fifty pounds of tobacco.

(LCCOB:D:140)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

COOMBS SHEPARD Richard Coombs v. John Shepard: Shepard to give security for his good behavior. James Leith his security. 50 lbs for John Shepard and 25 lbs for James Leith for one year good behavior.

(LCCOB:D:176)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

April 11, 1769

Upon hearing and considering a compalint of Richard Coombs against John Shepard. It is Ordered that the said John give security for his good behaviour. Thereupon the said John Shepard together with James Leith his Security acknowledged themselves indebted to our Sovereign Lord King George the third the said John Shepard in the sum of Fifty pounds and the said James leith in the sum of twenty five pounds current money to be made and levied of their and each of their Goods and Chattels Lands and Tenements and to the Use of our said Lord the King his Heirs and Successors rendered Upon conditionthat if the said John Shepard shall demean and behave himself Peaceably and Quietly towards all his Majesties Leige Subjects but more especially towards the said Richard Coombs for one Year then this Recognizance to be void.

(LCCOB:D:176)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

September 12, 1769

ORDERED that Fleming Patterson, Gent., John Merryford, Robert Hamilton and William Neilson or any three of them being at first sworn before a Justice of the Peace for this county, do Inventory and Appraise in current money the Personal Estate and Slaves [if any] of Richard Coombs, deceased, and that the Administrator do return the same to the court.

(LCCOB:D:267)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

1769 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists.

Missing: Andrew COMBS and Richard COMBS.

List of William Lane

(Identified by his handwriting)

Page 448
Danl COMBS 1 tithable

Notes: On p. 447a of Lane's list is Mrs. Barbara BERKLEY neè WALKER (See above)

"A List of Tithables taken by Jas Hamilton" (Undated, but 1769 confirmed by other records)

Page 489:
1 Henry COMBES 1 tithable

Notes: Who is this?

“List of Tith taken 1769” Levin Powell

(Identified by his handwriting)

Page 469
Joseph COMBS tithes Nehimiah FORGUSON {Overseer}, Negroes Tom, Soloman, Bountin, Nan. 6 tithables

Page 470a
George CHILTON tithes Elisha READ, Alx COMBO {Overseer}, Negroes Ben, Fender, Milly. 5 tithables

Notes: See Nehemiah FERGUSON/FORGASON in 1761 with Richard COOMER (COOMBES). Also note that Alx (Alexander?) COMBS may have been aka Elisha COMBS, and was transcribed by Hopkins as Alais COMBS. This same source listed Joseph COMBS as Capt. Joseph. See also 9 Feb 1769 Fauquier Co, VA record listing Joseph and Elizabeth COMBS of Prince William Co, VA.

List of Craven Peyton

(Identified by his handwriting)

Page 503:2
Samuel COOMBS 1 tithable

13 Mar 1769 - 10 Jan 1771 Loudoun Co, VA Deed Book N 1779-1784, pp 145-147. Indenture. Dated 10 January 1771 between William HATCHER and Mary his wife, wheelwright of Cameron Parish to Philip NOLAND, "being all that lott or half acre of land lying and being in the Town of Leesburg and numbered forty five... which... was conveyed to said William HATCHER by Richard COOMBS and Mary his wife... by their deed bearing date the thirteenth day of March (1769) and was by said Richard COOMBS purchased from John MINOR and Elizabeth His wife..(February 15, 1763).

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from copies of originals at county courthouse)

Notes: By Mar 1773, Richard was deceased (Loudoun records); however, it is not certain whether he died in Loudoun, particularly since he is missing from the 1769 Loudoun tax lists.

1770 Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists.

Note: Clapham's and Minor's lists are missing in 1770 (Minor's may have been that labeled 1769, but no Combs on it).

A List of Tithables taken by Stephen Donaldson for the year 1770

p. 510a
Samuel COOMBS {5s} 1
Samuel WILKES {15s} William HARRIS, Amon UPDIKE 3

Note: The above two are listed adj. to each other

A List of Tyths, Wheel Carriages & Scalps, etc, 1770

(Levin Powell) [Identified as Leven Powell's List by his handwriting]

p. 518
Joseph COMBS {45s}, Robert COMBS, Thomas GRYMES, John COMBS, N. Tom, Jack, Bountain, Solomon, Nan 9

p. 518a
George CHILTON {25s}, Elisha COMBS, N. Ben, Fender, Mill 5

p. 519
Danl FEAGAN {15s}, Michl GAHAGAN, N. Bobb 3

Notes:

1. RW Robert COMBS was probably the s/o Joseph COMBS II and possibly the Robert COMBS alias ASBHY of Fauquier Co, VA records (see below). Was John COMBS also a s/o Joseph? See Johny COMBS, s/o Joseph COMBS of 1762 Frederick Co, VA Shenandoah Store Day Book Accounts. Relationship of Joseph to Thomas GRYMES if any?
2. Alais a.k.a. Alx COMBS (COMBO) of 1769 and the above Elisha COMBS were quite likely one and the same. See also Elisha and Joseph COMBS of Frederick Co, VA in 1773. See also George CHILTON-CHELTON-SHELTON of Halifax Co VA. An article in The Virginia Genealogist (Vol. 15, The Chilton Family) states that in 1768 and 1770, Elisha COMBS was tithed with George CHILTON whose nephew George CHILTON was the same who married 18 Dec 1783, Luvaney COMBS in Halifax Co VA.
3. This is Daniel FEAGAN'S 1st appearance in Loudoun lists.

Also Note: According to Hopkins, Joseph COMBS was Capt. Joseph COMBS.

16 Aug 1770 COMBS MCCAFFREY: Joseph Combs Plaintiff v. Hugh McCaffrey Defendant. In Debt. Suit dismissed, defendant to pay plaintiff's costs.

(LCCOB:E:27)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

1771 Loudoun Co, VA Order Book E:117. Levy Free for reason of "age and infirmities," Andrew COMBS.

(Extracted by Combs Researcher C. Hammett from "Loudoun County, Virginia Tithables, 1758-1786," Vol. 3: 1779-1786, Compiled by Marty Hiatt & Craig Roberts Scott, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, Georgia, 1995)

Notes: Andrew was missing from tax lists from 1768-1770. Was he perhaps already levy-free, or out of county?

13 May 1771 COMBS Levy free.: Upon a petition of Andrew Combs it is ordered that he be discharged from paying public and county levies for the future by reason of his age and infirmities.

(LCCOB:E:117)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

NOTE: See above record from "Loudoun County, Virginia Tithables, 1758-1786," Vol. 3: 1779-1786

1771 Loudoun Co VA Tax Lists

Note: In 1770, Shelburne Parish was established (See VA Parishes) and in 1771, for the first time, the Loudoun Co VA tithables began to appear in separate lists by parish. Also Note: Missing from these lists is Samuel COMBS

List of Leven POWELL - Shelburn Parish -1771

p. 553
Danl FEAGAN, Michl GOAHAGEN, N. Bob 3

p. 555
Simon TRIPLETT Tiths Elisha COMBS {Overseer}, George & Harry {2 servants}, N. Dublin 4

p. 557a
Joseph COMBS {8s}, Robt COMBS, Ralph MOORE, Edwd TAYLOR, John COMBS, N. Tom, Solmon, Bountain, Tom 9

Notes: John COMBS is again tithed by Capt. Joseph COMBS II, but his listing (also again) below those with other surnames continues to give rise to questions as to their relationship. This is his last year in Loudoun Co, VA Tax Lists. According to "The Virginia Genealogist," microfilm, Volume 17, Loudoun Co., Va 1771 Tithable List, extracted by Combs Researcher Debi Houser, the two servants George & Harry were George HARRY and the negroe Dutton (4 tithes and the servant notation clarifies that George & Harry were two individuals. Other lists document that Mountain was Bountain). According Hopkins, Joseph COMBS was listed as a Capt. this year.

List of John McIlhaney, Shelburn Parish 1771

P. 546
John COORNS {5s} 1

Notes: No other COORN or CORN found in Loudoun. Possibly COOMBS, but more likely CORRAIN

“The List of Tithables taken by Simon TRIPLETT in the Parish of Cameron”

p. 582
Daniel COMBS {5s} 1
Amos FOX {5s} 1

Note: Amos and Daniel are not adj. Also on this page is Ambress [Ambrose] Fox. Is this the same as Amos FOX of Fairfax Co, VA who is said to have m Anna COMBS in 1762? If so, is it possible that Daniel was also earlier of Hunterdon Co, NJ? Also note that a considerable portion of Cameron Parish in Loudoun was transferred to Fairfax in the 1790s. Did this include the land of Daniel COMBS and Amos FOX? According to "The Virginia Genealogist," microfilm, Volume 17, Loudoun Co., Va 1771 Tithable List, extracted by Combs Researcher Debi Houser, this list was dated 9 Sep 1771.

1772 Loudoun Co VA Tithables.

Note: Hopkins lists all with surname sp. COMBS and only one Joseph, entered as Capt. Joseph COMBS.

A List of Tythables Taken by Thos Lewis for Shelburne Parish 1772

p. 601
Daniel FEAGAN, Michl GOHAGAN, N. Bobb 3
Joseph COOMBS, Robert COOMBS, Anis COOPER {Overseer}, N. Tom, Jack, Nan, Ralph, Bountain, Solomon, Silva 10

p. 603a
Simon TRIPLETT, Elisha COMBS {Overseer}, William HEATERS, George RUTTER, Joseph CLAYTON, Henry _____ [sic] N. Dublin, Judah 8

Notes: The John COMBS tithed by Joseph II in 1770 and 1771 is gone, never identified (so far), and never to return. Elisha COMBS is now overseer for Simon TRIPLETT instead of George CHILTON.

Leven Powell's List of Tithables for 1772, Shelburne Parish

p. 608a
Andrew COOMBS {Levy Free}, Joseph COOMBS, Thos MATHES 2

Notes: Andrew was declared levy-free in 1771. This is the first appearance of his son, Joseph COMBS, who was probably, therefore, born ca 1751.

“A List of Tithables taken in Shelburne Parish 1772, Craven Peyton's List”

p. 633:1
Samuel COOMBS, William CRYER, Robt CAMPBELL, Jesse HARRIS 4

1772 (Minutes of the Shelburne Parish Vestry) 1772. "Ordered that the church wardens do endeavour to agree with Francis HAGUE and Joseph COOMBES for a certain tract of land in the North Fork of Goose Creek ..."

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Dick Fields from "Early Church Records of Loudoun Co., VA," by Mary Hiatt, 1995)

Notes: According to "Old Churches, Ministers, and Families of Virginia by Bishop Meade , Vol. II, 1857, p. 276, a "List of the Vestrymen of Shelburne Parish (Loudon County, VA) from the year 1771-1806 [included] Jos. COMBS." According to The Combes Genealogy…, Joseph COMBS II was a vestryman for Shelbourne Parish from 1771 until 1806, and "died shortly thereafter, around 1808." Was Joseph COMBS actually a vestryman through 1806 or during this time period? When was Joseph last found in Shelburne Parish records? Was the estimate of his death year in The Combes Genealogy… based on an incorrect assumption?

Thursday, 5 Mar 1772 (Richmond, VA, Journal of the House of Burgesses) A Petition of Thomas LEWIS, Administrator of the Estate of Richard COOMBS, deceased, setting forth that Mary COOMBS, for whose Appearance at a Court of Oyez and Terminez, in December 1767, as a Witness against James GOULDING, a Criminal sent from the County of Loudoun, to be tried before the said Court, the said Richard COOMBS, her Husband, was bound by Recognizance, appeared accordingly, and was examined; but that her allowance for Travelling and Attendance was not levied; and therefore praying, that the fame may now be levied for the petitioner, Were severally presented to the House, and read. (Journals of the House of Burgesses of VA, 1770-1772, Edited by John Pendleton Kennedy, Richmond, VA, p. 215) Monday, 9 Mar 1772 (Richmond, VA, Journal of the House of Burgesses) Resolved, That it is the Opinion of this Commttee, that the petition of Thomas LEWIS, Administrator of the Estate of Richard COOMBS, deceased, to be allowed for Mary, the wife of the said Richard, her travelling to, and attending the Court of Oyez and Terminez, in December, 1767, as a Witness for the King against James GOLDING [sic], a Criminal from Loudoun County, is reasonable; and that the petitioner ought to be allowed six hundred and eighteen Pounds of Tobacco for the same.

(ibid., p. 223)

Notes:

1. All felonies in VA were tried in Richmond by the state, not in the counties in which the crime occurred; thus, (a) the crime may not have occurred in Loudoun County (although probable); and (b) Richard and wife Mary COMBS may not have resided in Loudoun County (however, see 1760s Tithables above);
2. What was the relationship of Thomas LEWIS to Mary COMBS, if any?

29 May 1772 GOLDING COMBS:: James Golding, Plaintiff v. Richard Combs defendant: Trespass, assault and battery. The defendant being dead, the suit abates.

NOTE: Same for the following suits Thomas Awbrey v. Richard Coombs, trespass; Richard Coombs v. Thomas Blinco, trespass, assault and battery; Thomas Blinco v. Richard Coombs trespass;

(LCCOB:E:333)

James Butler v. Richard Coombs, trespass, assault and battery. It should be noted that Richard Coombs was from Frederick County, Maryland and was a tavern keeper, heir of Richard Coombs of Sam's Creek, Maryland

(LCCOB:E:334)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

20 Sep 1772 COMBS CARLYLE ADAM:: Joseph Combs paid as a witness for Carlyle and Adam, 75 pounds of tobacco for 3 days court.

(LCCOB:E:422)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

22 Oct 1772 Goose Creek Friends MM, Loudoun Co, VA. Samuel COMBS witnessed marriage of William HARRISS and Elizabeth HOLMES.

(Combs Researcher Ray Montgomery)

Notes: The above William HARRIS was the s/o Quakers William & Hannah HARRIS. In 1766, Joseph COMBS (apparently Joseph II) assumed administration of est. of William HARRIS, Sr. from widow, Hannah HARRIS. Was Samuel COMBS a Quaker? Normally only Quakers attended Quaker weddings. Who else witnessed the wedding? (See Also Quaker Sarah RICHARDSON Combs of 1799 Loudoun). William HARRIS, Jr. (s/o William & Hannah HARRIS, Sr.) of Fairfax MM, Loudoun VA, was b 19 Oct 1748, d bef 23 Mar 1782 when his widow, Elizabeth HOLMES Harris was reported as having married out of unity to Samuel OLIPHANT. She was dismissed 27 Jul 1782 and reinstated 27 Sep 1786. Samuel & Elizabeth HOLMES (Harris) Oliphant removed to Bedford Co VA in 1787, thence to Campbell Co VA, and were later recorded in Westland MM [Washington Co] PA prior to removing to Ohio. Both Wm. HARRIS and Elizabeth HOLMES were "of Loudoun" in the Friends Minutes.

(American Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, Virginia,Vol 6, W. W. Hinshaw, 1950) Also see below re possible Combs-Nixon Quakers. See also 10 Nov 1766 Re: HARRIS

02 Nov 1772. Loudoun Co VA Records. Suit brought against Elisha COMBS at the General Court in Loudoun Co, VA by William ALLISON, Mercht for Debt. "I do by these presents, bargain, sell, make over and deliver in plain and open Markett, the following things for his Security - Viz. Three feather beds and furniture and bedsteads, three pewter dishes one cow and yearling ..?.. of Thomas OWSLEY, half a dozen pewter plates, one leather trunk and one tea table two iron potts, washing tubs, pails etc and all and singular my Effects that I am at this time possess'd of which Effects I do by these presents Warrant and Defend from the claim of me my heirs Exctr and administrators and from all and every other person and persons except and it is hereby agreed that the said goods and Effects is to be subject to pay and satisfy any Debt that the said COMBS shall owe or fall in arrear to Simon CHAPLETT/TRIPLETT (?) on a Settlement of the Acct between them at this time. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 2d day of Novemr 1772."

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Don King)

27 Nov 1772 COMBS RICHARDSON:: John Combs assignee of Ariel Martin Plaintiff, v. Joseph Richardson, Defendant. 1st case, defendant failed to appear, judgment to plaintiff for three pounds, ten shillings, plus costs. Case no. 2, defendant failing to appear, judgment to plaintiff for 4 pounds current money plus costs.

(LCCOB:E:472)

1773 Loudoun Co VA Tithables.

Note: Hopkins transcribes all as Combs sp.

List of Tithables Taken by James Hamilton 1773, Shelburne Parish

p. 655
Samuel COMBES, Robert CAMPBELL, Jesey HARRIS 3

A List of Tithables taken for Shelburne Parish by Thomas Lewis in the year 1773

p. 667
Joseph COOMBS, Robert COOMBS, Wm CONSTABLE, Ralph MOOR, N. Tom, Solomon, Bountain, Nan, Jack, Thos COOPER {milwright} 10
Daniel FEAGAN, Stephen COOMBS, Michl GAHAGIN, N. Bobb 4

p. 671
Joseph COOMBS {son of Andrew} 1
Elisha COOMBS 1
Henry VANOVER 1

Notes: Capt. Joseph COMBS and son-in-law, Daniel FEAGAN, are not listed adjacent to each other. This is the first appearance of Stephen (believed to have been s/o Joseph II) on Loudoun tax lists and probably indicates he was born ca 1752. Joseph COOMBS, s/o Andrew is not listed adj. to Elisha who is listed adjacent to Henry VANOVER. This is the last Loudoun Co, VA tax list on which Joseph, s/o Andrew, is found (See Dec 1773 below).

A List of Tithables in Cameron Parish taken by Samuel Love in 1773

p. 702:2
Daniel COMBS, William TENELL 2

11 May 1773 COMBS Injunction - Relates to Joseph Combs, dated

(LCCOB:F:35)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

13 May 1773 COMBS TRIPLETT: Ordered that Simon Triplett pay unto Elisha Combs twenty-five pounds of tobacco according to law for his attending court one day as a witness for him against Bishop.

(LCCOB:F:55)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

25 May 1773- 14 Mar 1774 (Loudoun Co VA WBB:91-92) In the name of God Amen. I Andrew COMBS of the County of Loudoun in the Colony of Virginia being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God therefore calling unto mind the Mortality of my Body & knowing that is appointed for all men one to Dye do make Ordain this my last Will & Testament that is to say Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it & for my Body I recommend it to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like & Decent manner at the discretion of my Executors and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath Pleased God to Bless me in this life, I give Devise & dispose of in the following manner.

Imprimis It is my Will & I do order that in the first place all my Just debts & funeral charges be paid and satisfied. Item I give and Bequeath unto my well beloved wife Mary COMBS all my land and moveable Estate during her natural life or widowhood toward maintaining and Educating of my children and at her marriage or death the land may be sold and the money ariseing from the sale thereof and my other Estate may be Equally divided among my six children Joseph COMBS, Andrew COMBS, John COMBS, Mailon COMBS, Israel COMBS & Rebekah COMBS to them & their heirs & assigns forever and if any or either of my said children shou'd happen to die before they come of age my Will & desire is that such childs part as shall happen to Dye may be equally divided among the Survivors of them & their heirs & assigns forever and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my well beloved Wife Mary COMBS Executrix with my Trusty & beloved Brother Samuel COMBS Executor of this last Will and Testament. ...In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty Fifth day of May 1773. Andrew COMBS. In the presence of James MEGEACH, Gilbert VANSIKLE, Joseph McKEE.

At a court held for Loudoun County the 14th day of March 1774 This last Will & Testament of Andrew COMBS deced was proved by the Oath of Joseph McKEE Witness thereto and at another Court held for the said County the 8th day of August 1774 was fully proved by the Oath of James McGEACH another of the witnesses & ordered to be recorded and on the motion of Mary COMBS the Executrix therein named Certificate is granted her for obtaining a Probate thereof in Due form she having sworn to the same & given Bond & Security according to Law.

(Virginia County Court Records, Will Abstracts of Loudoun County, Virginia, Will Book B (9 March 1772 - 9 December 1782), Edited and Published by Ruth & Sam Sparacio, 1320 Mayflower Drive, McLean, Virginia 22101, Copyright 1988)

Notes: See Also the Mary McGEACH (MEGEACH) who owned property adjacent to Joseph COMBS of the 1764-1790 land record above.

10 Jun 1773 COMBS ONEALE: Ordered that Ferdinando Oneale pay unto Elisha Combs two hundred and twenty five pounds of tobacco for the said Elisha's attending court eleven days as a witness for him against John Simms.

(LCCOB:F:105)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

June 16, 1773 Loudon County Court Order Books. Ferdinand ONEAL to pay Elisha COMBS 225 lbs. of tobacco attending court 11 days as witness against John SIMMS.

(Abstracted by Combs Researcher Thom Mont from courthouse copies)

10 Nov 1773 COMBS v GOFF: JOHN COMBS PLAINTIFF against JAMES GOFF Defendant: John Jones and Ignatius Byrne came into court and undertook for the defendant that if he should be convict in the action aforesaid that he shall satisfy and pay the condemnation of the court or surrender his body to prison in execution for the same or on failure thereof they will do it for him.

(LCCOB:F:206)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

16 Nov 1773 (Minutes of the Shelburne Parish Vestry)" Nov. 16, 1773, The vestry proceeds this day to lay levy as follows:

* * * * * *
Joseph COOMBS, his balance of Glebe LAND -- 62,650

* * * * * *
Samuel COOMBS -- 7.0

* * * * * *
Church wardens pay Joseph COOMBES 40,000 lbs tobacco"

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Dick Fields from "Early Church Records of Loudoun Co., VA," by Mary Hiatt, 1995)

(Note: In 1769, this land was in Cumberland Co, PA; in 1771 in Bedford Co, PA; in 1773 in Westmoreland Co, PA and in 1783 in Fayette Co, PA)

Notes: Two Joseph COMBS were on Loudoun Co, VA tax lists in 1772-1773: Capt. Joseph COMBS II (s/o Joseph I of Stafford), and Joseph COMBS (s/o Andrew I of Tonoloways). The younger Joseph of the Tonoloways Families disappears from Loudoun after 1773, and is next identified in Franklin Twp. of Fayette Co, PA in 1785. Joseph of Springhill Twp. was not, however, the same as Joseph of Franklin Twp. since Joseph of Franklin (Andrew's son) made a mark, and Joseph of Springhill signed his name. Also note that there was a Joseph COMBS in Springhill Twp. in 1783 who was not Capt. Joseph COMBS II since the latter was still in Loudoun (through at least 1791). 

1774 Loudoun Co, VA Tithables.

Joseph, s/o Andrew I, is missing. Note: 1774 lists may be incomplete

>A List of Tythables Taken by William Douglass for the year 1774

p. 718
Samuel COMBS Jesse HARRIS 2

Levin Powell's List - 1774

p. 722a
Joseph COMBS, Robert COMBS, Stephen COMBS, Wm CONSTATELI, Danl. FOWLER, Michl LEONARD, N. Tom, Bowson, Ned, Solomon, Mountain, Jack, Hannah, Nan, Nan [sic], Patt 16

Notes: Hopkins listed Joseph as Capt.

A List of Tithables & wheels Taken by Thos Lewis for Shelburn Parish 1774

p. 724
Dal FEAGAN, N. Bobb 2

p. 728a
Wm ALLEN, George ALLEN 2

p. 729
Reuben TRIPLETT, Elisha COOMBS {Overseer}William DANIEL {servt}, N. Syrus, Alice 6

Notes: The only other ALLEN in Loudoun in 1774 was James ALLEN, tithed by John HATTOCKS on p. 743 of Saml. Love's list. The above William ALLEN would appear to be "likeliest candidate" to have been father of Barbara ALLEN who m Stephen COMBS in Loudoun in 1775 (research in progress). See also 1786 Frederick Co, MD marriage of a Reuben TRIPLETT to Rebecca COMB, and 1787 Loudoun when Mahlon COMBS is tithed by a Reuben TRIPLETT.

George Summer's List 1774 Cameron Parish

p. 760
Daniel COOMBS 1

Notes: Hopkins transcribed as Daniel COMBS

1774 A Loudoun Co, VA Resolution condemning the British Parliament and agreeing to sever connections untill they repeal the discriminating tax, etc...  was signed by Joseph, Robert, & Stephen COMBS, apparently Capt. Joseph COMBS & his two sons.

(1774 Loudoun Co, VA Resolution, Annotated)

14 March 1774 COMBS WILL: The Last Will and Testament of Andrew Combs was Presented in Court and Proved by the Oath of James McKee a Witness thereto and ordered to be certified.

(LCCOB:F:306)

Submitted by Thom Mont.

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Dick Fields from "Early Church Records of Loudoun Co., VA," by Mary Hiatt, 1995)

20 Apr 1775 (Shelburne Parish, Loudoun Co, VA) Personal Acct. Book of Rev. David GRIFFITH. Stephen COMBS marriage to Barbara ALLEN.

(Combs Researcher J. Reynolds) 

British Mercantile Claims 1775-1803 "Claims of Wm. Cunningham & Co. due on open account of Elijah COMBS of Loudoun. 3 pounds, 7 shillings due with interest from 1767. Combs died about 20 years ago, insolvent.

(Va. Genealogist, v23#4 Oct.-Dec. 1979 p. 278)

SE Note: This entry seems to fit with the Loudoun probate records.

1775 Loudoun Co, VA Tithables

Note: Hamilton and Peyton's Lists are missing for 1775. Among those missing is Elisha COMBS who died this year according to the 13 Dec 1779 declaration of his widow, Martha.

A List of Tythables for Shelburn Parish taken by Thomas Lewis 1775

p. 779
Wm ALLIN, George ALLIN, Wm ALLIN Jr 3
Daniel FEAGEN, Wm LEE, John RANDALL, N. Bobb 4

Note: ALLEN and FEAGAN were not listed adjacent. The only other ALLEN on Loudoun lists in 1775 was also on this list: James ALLEN [sic] who was tithed by Joseph HUTCHINSON, p. 778a

List of Tithables taken 1775 "Leven Powell's List, Shelburne

p. 791
Joseph COMBS, Robert COMBS, Wm CONSTABLE, Timothy KENNEDY, Danl JAMES, Ralph MORE, N. Ned, Tom, Solomon, Jack, Nan, Hannah, Poll 13
Stephen COMBS {Servant} Isaac, N. Bountain, Nann 4

Notes: In 1774, Joseph had tithed Stephen and Negroes Bountain and two Nan's. It appears likely that Boutain and one Nan were either gifted or lent to Stephen upon his marriage to Barbara ALLEN. The transcriptions of both Hopkins and Combs Researcher Ray Mont lists Joseph as a Capt. Ray's transcription lists Daniel JAMES as Danl JONES (Hopkins not known).

A List of Tithables for Shelburne Parish 1775 Stephen Donaldson's List

p. 799h
Samuel COMBS, Jesse HARRIS 2

1775-1781 RW Robert COMBS enlisted twice in 1775 in Loudoun Co, VA in the mounted militia company raised by Capt. Levin POWELL; and in 1776 in the Loudoun company of Capt. Simon TRIPLETT (later Minute Men). In 1777, he enlisted in the company of Capt. McMICKENS under Col. CLAPHAM, and later in the company of Capt. McMICKENS under Col. CLAPHAM, and later yet in the company of Capt. Simon HANCOCK under Col. COLEMAN. By the Spring of 1781 he was in Fauquier Co, VA where he was drafted into the company of Capt. JENNINGS under Col. Elias EDMONDS, and later that same year, still in Fauquier, in the company of Capt. James WINN under marched under Capt. James WINN under Col. Elias EDMONDS. In 1781, his company was transferred to the command of Capt. Lynn SHARP, regiment of Maj. WELCH.

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