Mary Holcomb

F, b. 17 May 1675, d. between 22 December 1744 and 27 May 1745
FatherNathaniel Holcomb b. 4 Nov 1648, d. 5 Mar 1741
MotherMary Bliss b. 23 Sep 1651
     Mary was born on Friday, 17 May 1675 in Poquonock, Hartford County, Connecticut.1,2 Mary made her will on 22 December 1744 at Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut. She left her bible to her brother, Benjamin to be his forever & that the Lord be with him. She left to sister Ester Higley her best quilt & a pair of silver clasps. To her four sisters, Ester, Catherine Messinger, Margaret North & Sarah Barbour the rest & residue. Benjamin to be sole executor. Witnesses: Bruster Higley Jr., Joseph Highley & John Higley.3 Mary departed this life between 22 December 1744 and 27 May 1745 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut.4 Her will was probated on 27 May 1745.

Citations

  1. [S1693] J Montgomery Seaver, The Holcolm Genealogy: A Genealogy, History and Directory with Illustrations, page 41 - number 201,.
  2. [S1702] George E. McCracken, Thomas Holcombe's Earlier Posterity - Part I, page 71 - - says Mary was born in Springfield, Massachusetts - Possibly Mary went back home to have her child.
  3. [S1693] J Montgomery Seaver, The Holcolm Genealogy: A Genealogy, History and Directory with Illustrations, page 71.
  4. [S1693] J Montgomery Seaver, The Holcolm Genealogy: A Genealogy, History and Directory with Illustrations, page 23 - says Mary was born in Springfield, Massachusetts - Possibly Mary went back home to have her child.