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Newspaper Article saved by Aunt Bessie:
October 21, 1960
"JOSEPH COMBS CAMBRIDGE--Joseph Thomas Combs, 85, Burns Twp., diedlate yesterday afternoon in the home of his son-in-law and daughter(Hazel), Mr. and Mrs. Dana Mahaffey, RFD 1, Kewanee. Services will beat 2 Monday afternoon in Stackhouse Funeral Home, Cambridge, The Rev.Glen Copeland, pastor of Cambridge Methodist Church, will officiate.Burial will be in Grace Church Cemetery, Osco Twp. Friends may callfrom 7 to 9 Sunday evening in the funeral home. He was born Oct. 5,1875 in Osco Twp., The son of Andrew and Louise Ringle Combs. Hefarmed this area his entire life time. Mr. Combs has resided with hisdaughter the last 15 years. He first married Maude Liken. He marriedLaura Higgens, Jan 28, 1904, in Cambridge. Surviving are onedaughter, Mrs. Dana Mahaffey; three sons, Herbert, Prophetstown; Earl,Texas City, Tex. and Walter, of Excello, Mo.; one brother, HenryCombs, Geneseo; five grand-children and several great-grand-children."

SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies and also of the gravestone at the cemetery.

Joseph married Laura Louise Higgins on 28 Jan 1904 in Henry, Illinois, USA. Laura (daughter of Walter Higgins and Henrietta Dangle) was born in Sep 1881 in Illinois, USA; died on 19 Nov 1937 in Henry, Illinois, USA; was buried on 21 Nov 1937 in Henry, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies.

Notes:

SOURCE: Birth & death dates taken from photo of grave stone at GraceCemetery, Henry County, Illinois on 18 Mar 2006 per SLJuhl, compiler.Photo kept in Blair Family records.

SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies.
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SOURCE: "COMBS, Andrew Jackson
Andrew J. Combs died at his home in Osco, February 20, 1897, ofconsumption. Mr. Combs was born in McArthur, Athens County, Ohio,October 22, 1837, and was the only son of Thomas and Anna FraleyCombs. At the age of 11 he moved to Chillecothe, Ohio, where he liveduntil 1952, when he removed to Bureau County, ILL. He came to Osco,Henry County, in 1865 where he has since lived an honored citizen. Heleaves a wife, Laura (Ringle) Combs, and three sons to mourn his loss.R. H. Hinman, of Cambridge, and Mrs. Leah Nolind, of Conesville, Iowasurvive him. The funeral services were held at Grace church, Osco,February 22, Rev. Purce, assisted by Rev. Thornton, of Geneseo,officiating. The remains were interred in Grace Church Cemetery."
Source: Cambridge Chronicle, dated February 25, 1897, Contributed byCarol Combs"

Notes: In further research of Andrew J. (Jackson) Combs I have foundhim in Greenfield, Grundy, IL. in the 1860 census living with hismother Abbie. His father Thomas Combs died in April 1860. "[Transcribed 19 April 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

Andrew married Louisa Louise Ringold Reingle Ringle on 23 May 1867 in Cambridge, Henry, Illinois, USA. Louisa (daughter of *Joseph Reingle Ringle and Mary Ann Whitesell) was born on 11 Oct 1845 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 Jan 1940 in Geneseo, Henry, Illinois, USA; was buried on 20 Jan 1940 in Henry, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SOURCE: Birth & death dates taken from photo of grave stone at GraceCemetery, Henry County, Illinois on 18 Mar 2006 per SLJuhl, compiler.Photo kept in Blair Family records.

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10 March 2006
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SOURCE: "OBITUARY FOR LOUISE COMBS, 94, TAKEN AT GENESEO
MOLINE, THE DISPATCH NEWSPAPER, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DATE: 1940
Aged Cambridge Woman Dies In Rapp Home; Member of Pioneer Family.
Geneseo, Jan 18, -- Mrs. Louise Combs, one of the few Cambridgematriarchs who had reached and passed their 90th year, died at 10 thismorning in the home of Mrs. Sam Rapp of Geneseo. She was 94 yearsold. The body was taken to Myers' Funeral Chapel, where funeralarrangements are incomplete. Mrs. Combs, for ninety-one years aresident of Henry County, became ill of pneumonia last spring and wastaken to the Geneseo hospital. She was later taken to the Rapp homehere, where she had been cared for during the last eight months.Prior to entering the hospital, Mrs. Combs had been residing with hersons in Geneseo, Cambridge and Galva. Mrs. Combs was born nearPittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 11, 1845, the daughter of Joseph and MarianneRingle. When she was 3 years old, her family migrated to Henry Countyand settled in Munson Township, later purchasing land in OscoTownship. On May 23, 1867, she was married to Andrew Combs. Thecouple operated a farm near Osco until Mr. Combs' death in 1897. Mrs.Combs then moved to Cambridge and lived in a house she owned on WestLocust Street for several years. Survivors are three sons, Henry ofGeneseo, Ed of Cambridge and Joseph of Galva, one brother WilliamRingle of Pasadena, Cal., former Cambridge business man; severalgrandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. three brothers and asister preceded her in death." [Transcribed 21 April 2006, SLJuhl,compiler]

SOURCE: Moline, The Dispatch Newspaper, Rock Island County, Illinois
Geneseo, Jan. 23, 1940
"Funeral services of Mrs. Louise Ringle Combs, 94, who died Thursdayin the home of Mrs. Samuel Rapp, were held yesterday afternoon inMyers Chapel. The Rev. John McGown Stevenson, pastor of PresbyterianChurch officiated. Mrs. Kenneth Bennett and Miss Margaret Cox sang,accompanied by Mrs. Earl Offerle. Those who served as pallbearerswere Walter Combs, William Combs, Charles Combs, Lyle Lough, Wayne Coxand Roy Combs. Burial was in Grace Cemetery, Osco." [Transcribed 16May 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies.
Please check this: BURI: CONC husband

Walter + Henrietta Dangle. Henrietta and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Please check this: CONC One of the sources of information provided on this family is by, Carol
CONC Combs of California 10 March 2006 Please contact compiler for further
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Thomas married Ann Fraley about 1831 in Possibly Illinois. Ann was born about 1800 in Unknown; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A. Source: http://www.RootsWeb.com/WorldConnect; Updated: Sat Aug25 12:30:35 2001 Contact: Fred Boory -- fboory@stargate.net
"Joseph was a coal miner, sent first son, James to Henry County,Illinois with 4 horses and a wagon, moved family to Henry County,Illinois in Spring of 1857, took up residency in Munson Township,Illinois, purchased 160 acres in Osco Township, Illinois, rearedchildren in Osco Township, Illinois, Member of Presbyterian Church,had a total of 9 children. Information provided from the web site byBarbara Hanson." [Transcribed 18 Jun 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

"Joseph Ringle, the father of John Ringle, was a coal miner and owneda number of teams, hauling coal into Pittsburg. Having determined toestablish his home in this state (IL.), He first sent his son James toHenry County with four horses and a wagon and in the Spring of 1857came here with the other members of the family. They took up theirabode on a rented farm in Munson township and later the fatherpurchased a tract of one hundred and sixty acres in Osco township,where he reared his children. During the fifteen years of his life helived retired in Cambridge, having won a comfortable competencethrough the careful conduct of his agricultural interests. Hisdemise, which occurred at the home of his son William in Oscotownship, was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. His wife,who survived him, was called to her final rest on the 3d of December,1898, when eighty-four years of age. They were both devoted andfaithful members of the Presbyterian church. Their union was blessedwith nine children, seven of whom still survive, namely: James; John,of this review; Catharine, the widow of Harrison Moore, of Newton,Iowa; William, a resident of Cambridge; Louisa, the widow of A.J.Combs, of Cambridge; Mary, the widow of J.C. Sherrard, of Cambridge;and David, living in Geneseo township." Source: History Of HenryCounty, page 93, Vol. 2.; Provided by Carol Combs of CA. [Transcribed09 July 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

SOURCE: Excerpt paragraph from, (Book) History Of Henry County, page323; An article contributed to the family by, Carol Combs ofCalifornia. "Joseph Ringle, the father of William Ringle, was a farmerand dairyman and came to Illinois in 1857, settling in Munsontownship, Henry County, where he purchased eighty acres of land towhich he afterward added one hundred and sixty acres. Upon this hereared his family and greatly improved the property, making it avaluable farm. He died at the home of his son William in OscoTownship, his wife surviving him for several years. Both were membersof the Presbyterian Church. Their family numbered seven children whoyet survive: James; Katharine, the wife of Harrison Moore; John;Louisa, the wife of Andrew J. Combs; William; Mary, the wife of JohnSherrard and David W. Of this family, John Ringle served for threeyears as a soldier in the Civil War with the Ninth Illinois Cavalry." [Transcribed 14 July 2006, SLJuhl, compiler]

SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies.

*Joseph married Mary Ann Whitesell on 21 May 1836 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born on 19 Dec 1814 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Dec 1898 in Cambridge, Henry, Illinois, USA; was buried in Dec 1898 in Henry, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SOURCE: Cambridge Chronicle Newspaper, Thursday, December 8, 1898,Front Page, microfilm ; Obtained: 24 February 2009, Cambridge Library,Osco Township, Henry County, Illinois; Hand Written From Article By:Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois; Typed &Transcribed on 24 February 2009, by SLJuhl RNBSC, Compiler;sljuhl1234@yahoo.com

?OBITUARY


MRS. MARY ANN (WHITESELL) RINGLE.


Mrs.Mary Ann Whitesell Ringle was born in Westmorelan
d County, Pa. Dec.19, 1814 and was therefore, at the time of her death near hereighty-fifth birthday. On May 21st, 1836, at the age of twenty-one,she was married to Mathias Ringle, who died May 22nd 1893. Mrs.Ringle has been a member of the congregational Church of Cambridge formany years. She leaves seven children, four sons and three daughters. The sons are James , of Munson, John, of Cambridge and William andDavid of Osco. The daughters are Mrs. A.J. Combs and Mrs. JohnSherrard of Cambridge and Mrs. Harrison Moose, of Newton, IA. Herearnest and consistent Christian like rendered her presence atbenediction everywhere. ?Yea, saith the spirit, they shall rest fromtheir labors and their work do follow him.? The funeral services wereconducted at 10:00 a.m. Dec. 5th from the home of Mrs. Combs, herdaughter in Cambridge, and at the Grace church, Osco at 1 p.m. Rev.William Wallace officiating assisted by, Rev. Purce.? NOTE: Headstone& photo reads b. 19 Dec 1814, d. 03 Dec 1898, and she is buried withher husband JOSEPH RINGLE.
SOURCE: Booklet-HENRY COUNTY, IL CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS-MUNSONTWP-GREENLEE HILLCREST HOME PLEASANT HILL-OSCO TWO-GRACE EPISCOPALMORRISTOWN HENRY COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOC.; EXCERPT PORTION OF BOOKLETOBTAINED: GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CEMETERY, Hwy 16, Co. Rd. 1400N; 24February 2009, Pages 1-10; Morristown, Osco Township, Henry County,Illinois; From: Cambridge Library, Cambridge, Henry County, Illinois;Ref. 929.5 HEN; By: Michael Dean McCoy II, Moline, Rock IslandCounty, Illinois; H/O Jozett Marie Blair McCoy; Method: DigitalCamera Photo Copies.