Sommers Holcomb's parents were:
Francis 'Frank' LeRoy Holcomb, b. May 21, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 22, 1939 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Leila 'Lulu' Elizabeth Covington, b. Dec. 19, 1865 in Mississippi and d. Sep. 10, 1951 in San Bernardino County, CA.
Frank & Leila 'Lulu' Holcomb were the parents of 8 children:
1. Flora Evelyn Holcomb, b. sometime after 1883 and d. before sometime before 1900.
(*Mentioned with her siblings in the '3rd generation' in a San Bernardino Daily Sun article, (S.B., CA.), P. 19, Col. 4-6, Tue., Nov. 15, 1938.)
2. Avis Esther Holcomb, b. Mar. 9, 1886 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County and d. in Aug. 1976. Avis marr. James Francis Graham.
3. Minnie Mabel Holcomb, b. Sep. 27, 1889 in CA. and d. Apr. 15, 1969 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mabel marr. John James Miller.
4. Frances Lillian Holcomb, b. May 10, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1967 in San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Allen R. Baird.
5. Hazel Bernadino Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA. and d. Jan. 16, 1938 in San Bernardino County, CA.
6. Sommers Covington Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1971 in Trinidad, Humboldt County, CA.
7. Howard Lee Holcomb, b. Feb. 5, 1898 in CA. and d. Jun. 7, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Howard marr. Frances Crawford.
8. Scott Holcomb, b. Mar. 16, 1900/01 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Sep. 25, 1969 at Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA. Scott marr. Ruth Thayer.
Sommers Holcomb married Eva Ross, b.1896 and d. 1930
In the 1900 U. S. census, 4 yr. old Somers Holcomb, b. Oct. 1895 in CA., was living at 1279 Base Line in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old father, Fran (Frank/Francis) Holcomb, a farmer, b. May 1863 in Mississippi
34 yr. old mother, Leila E Holcomb, b. Dec. 1865 in CA.
14 yr. old sister, Avis Holcomb, attending school, b. Mar. 1886 in CA.
8 yr. old sister, Frances L Holcomb, attending school, b. May 1892 in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Minnie M Holcomb, attending school, b. Sep. 1889 in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Hazel B Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA.
2 yr. old brother, Howard L Holcomb, b. Feb. 1898 in CA.
3 mth. old brother, Scott Holcomb, b. Feb. 1900 in CA.
Frank & Leila had been marr. for 16 yrs. Leila was the mother of 8 children, 7 of them still alive by this census. (*Flora had died before 1900.)
Frank's father was b. in NC. and his mother in TN.
Leila's parents were both b. in IA.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 14 yr. old Somers Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA., was living at 1194 Base Line St. in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Francis L Holcomb, a sell-employed rancher on a ranch he owned free and clear, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Leila Holcomb, b. in Mississippi
23 yr. old sister, Aires (Avis) R. Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
20 yr. old sister, Mabel Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
17 yr. old sister, Frances Holcomb, b. in CA.
12 yr old brother, Howard Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Scott Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Roy Soules, attending school - no occupation, b. in MI.
Francis' father was b. in IN. and his mother in IA.
Francis and Leila had been marr. for 26 yrs.
Leila was the mother of 8 children, only 6 alive by this census.
Sommers Covington Holcomb and Eva Ross were marr. on Feb. 24, 1915 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 25, 1915
Ross-Holcomb Ceremony
Miss Eva Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ross of Seventh street and Sommers Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holcomb of 499 Base Line, were married last night at the home of the bridegroom’s parents in the presence of a large number of relatives and close friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Robertson, uncle of the groom, of Downey. Miss Mabel Holcomb and Howard Holcomb, sister and brother of the bridegroom, played the piano and violin during the service.
After the ceremony congratulations were in order, then followed a buffet luncheon. The young couple will reside on the Holcomb ranch in Base Line, having full charge of the pioneer ranch.
According to his WWI Draft Registration card, 21 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA., was living in Fullerton, CA. and working as a laborer in an oil field for the Petroleum Development Co. in Olinda, Orange, CA. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and one child who were solely dependent upon him for support.
Sommers was described as medium in height and build, with grey eyes and brown hair.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 24, Col. 5
Sun., Jun. 16, 1918
S. C. Holcomb is planning to raise 50 hogs this year. In preparation for this he has just harvested several tons of grain, is planting corn, Soudan grass and pumpkins. Besides these Mr. Holcomb has about 10 acres in Irish potatoes and several acres in sweet potatoes. He is carrying out his farm operations on the Holcomb ranch on Base Line.
Sommers & Eva Holcomb's children were:
1. Bernice Lillian Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1916 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 27, 2000 in Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA . Bernice marr. 1) Frank Osbun and 2) Wayland A. Loggins on Apr. 18, 1964.
2. Loma May Holcomb, b. Oct. 8, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1919 in Imperial county, CA.
3. Betsy Jean/Ross Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1919/1922 in Long Beach, L.A., CA. and d. Oct. 1, 1993 in Fresno, Fresno county, CA., according to the CA. Death Index... (-or Highland, S.B., CA. according to her obit.) Betsy marr. 1) Boyd Bollinger and 2. _ Bell
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Thu., Oct. 10, 1918
Baby Daughter for the S. C. Holcombs -
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Holcomb are receiving congratulations on the birth of a sweet little daughter born Tuesday at the Somerville hospital (on 'G' St.). She has been named Loma May.
In the Jan. 10 & 12, 1920 U. S. census, 24 yr. old Summers Holcomb, no occupation, b. in CA., was living at 1272 Elms St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old (head-of-household- listed as Eva's father, but not) William N. Brown, a carpenter in the RR shops, b. in OH.
35 yr. old Gertrude Brown, b. in IN.
12 yr. old Mamie R. Brown, b. in AZ.
11 yr. old Norma A Brown, b. in TX.
23 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, b. in CA.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Bernice L Holcomb, b. in CA.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
Sommers' father was b. in CA. and his mother in Mississippi.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 30, 1921
Summers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb. Attorney Byron Waters represents the plaintiff.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., Sep. 22, 1921
Eva R. Holcomb yesterday filed a petition to secure custody of her four-year-old daughter, Bernice Holcomb and Sommers C. Holcomb was cited to appear in court on October 3 at 2 p.m. ri show cause why he should not pay $30 a month to the support of the child. Mrs. Holcomb charges that under threats of her husband to take the child away from her she signed an agreement that he need not contribute to the child’s support. She asks that this agreement be set aside.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Sep. 23, 1921
Sommers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb, alleging desertion. They were married on February 24, 1915. The day before Mrs. Holcomb filed suit seeking an order for the custody of the child and $30 a month for her support. Holcomb yesterday set up in his complaint the statement an agreement of separation had been signed by his wife in which it was stipulated he would pay for the support of the child when he had her in his charge. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Byron Waters. Mrs. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Lester G. King.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Thu., Dec. 1, 1921
Dismissal was entered yesterday in the divorce action brought by Summers C. Holcomb against Eva R. Holcomb. The case was set for trial yesterday. It was the second time the case had been brought and dismissed by the parties involved.
In the Apr. 7, 1930 U. S. census, 34 yr. old Sommers C. Holcomb, a superintendent and driller in an oil field, b. in CA., was living at 1102 West 'M' St. in Los Angeles Precinct 15, Los Angeles, CA. with his
33 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, a homemaker, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Bernice L. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Betsie R. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
Eva was 18 yrs. old and Sommers was 19 at the time they married.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
9 months later, on Dec. 12, 1930, Sommers' wife, Eva Roberta (Ross) Holcomb passed away at the age of 34 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA., 'following a lingering illness which had kept her confined to bed for almost a year'.
Sommers married 2nd, Helen Elizabeth Duncan and they had a daughter,
Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. 1938, who marr. Wayne Lindy on Oct. 4, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, the owner of a farm, b. in CA., was living in Oro Grande (near Victorville), San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old (2nd) wife, Helen Holcomb, b. in MI.
4 yr. old daughter, Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. in CA.
Sommers and his wife, Helen, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. in 1935.
Sommers was a high school graduate. Helen had completed one year of college.
Sommers worked 70 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as $7,556.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 46 yr. old Sommers Covington Holcomb, a self-employed rancher, was b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA. and was living in Helendale, San Bernardino, CA. The person who would always know his address was (his brother) Howard Holcomb, living at Highland and Sierra Way in San Bernardino, CA.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 14, last column
Tue., Jan. 28, 1958
Benefit Dinner Held By Pioneer Society
As part of a campaign to raise funds for a pioneer museum, the san Bernardino Pioneer Society held a roast beef dinner Saturday at the Log Cabin in Pioneer Park.
Chairmen of the dinner were Roy V. Kibbee and Ernest Rebecchini. The next benefit dinner will be Feb. 22, Kibbee announced.
Guest speaker was Sommers Holcomb, grandson of pioneer William F. Holcomb.
Obituary - Telegram, Mon., Feb. 8, 1971
Sommers C. Holcomb, Trinidad
Sommers C. Holcomb, 75, of Trinidad, (Humboldt), died Saturday in a Eureka hospital. Born in San Bernardino, he had been a resident of San Bernardino County many years, having lived in Trinidad for the past four years. He was a member of the Holcomb pioneer family.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, three daughters, Mrs. Berniece Loggins of Little Rock, Calif., Mrs. Betsy Bell and Mrs. Joanne Lindy, both of Highland; a sister, Avis Graham of Utah, and a brother, Howard Holcomb of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Paul Mortuary Chapel, McKinleyville, Calif. with cremation and inurnment to follow.
Francis 'Frank' LeRoy Holcomb, b. May 21, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 22, 1939 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Leila 'Lulu' Elizabeth Covington, b. Dec. 19, 1865 in Mississippi and d. Sep. 10, 1951 in San Bernardino County, CA.
Frank & Leila 'Lulu' Holcomb were the parents of 8 children:
1. Flora Evelyn Holcomb, b. sometime after 1883 and d. before sometime before 1900.
(*Mentioned with her siblings in the '3rd generation' in a San Bernardino Daily Sun article, (S.B., CA.), P. 19, Col. 4-6, Tue., Nov. 15, 1938.)
2. Avis Esther Holcomb, b. Mar. 9, 1886 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County and d. in Aug. 1976. Avis marr. James Francis Graham.
3. Minnie Mabel Holcomb, b. Sep. 27, 1889 in CA. and d. Apr. 15, 1969 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mabel marr. John James Miller.
4. Frances Lillian Holcomb, b. May 10, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1967 in San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Allen R. Baird.
5. Hazel Bernadino Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA. and d. Jan. 16, 1938 in San Bernardino County, CA.
6. Sommers Covington Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1971 in Trinidad, Humboldt County, CA.
7. Howard Lee Holcomb, b. Feb. 5, 1898 in CA. and d. Jun. 7, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Howard marr. Frances Crawford.
8. Scott Holcomb, b. Mar. 16, 1900/01 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Sep. 25, 1969 at Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA. Scott marr. Ruth Thayer.
Sommers Holcomb married Eva Ross, b.1896 and d. 1930
In the 1900 U. S. census, 4 yr. old Somers Holcomb, b. Oct. 1895 in CA., was living at 1279 Base Line in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old father, Fran (Frank/Francis) Holcomb, a farmer, b. May 1863 in Mississippi
34 yr. old mother, Leila E Holcomb, b. Dec. 1865 in CA.
14 yr. old sister, Avis Holcomb, attending school, b. Mar. 1886 in CA.
8 yr. old sister, Frances L Holcomb, attending school, b. May 1892 in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Minnie M Holcomb, attending school, b. Sep. 1889 in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Hazel B Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA.
2 yr. old brother, Howard L Holcomb, b. Feb. 1898 in CA.
3 mth. old brother, Scott Holcomb, b. Feb. 1900 in CA.
Frank & Leila had been marr. for 16 yrs. Leila was the mother of 8 children, 7 of them still alive by this census. (*Flora had died before 1900.)
Frank's father was b. in NC. and his mother in TN.
Leila's parents were both b. in IA.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 14 yr. old Somers Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA., was living at 1194 Base Line St. in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Francis L Holcomb, a sell-employed rancher on a ranch he owned free and clear, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Leila Holcomb, b. in Mississippi
23 yr. old sister, Aires (Avis) R. Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
20 yr. old sister, Mabel Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
17 yr. old sister, Frances Holcomb, b. in CA.
12 yr old brother, Howard Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Scott Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Roy Soules, attending school - no occupation, b. in MI.
Francis' father was b. in IN. and his mother in IA.
Francis and Leila had been marr. for 26 yrs.
Leila was the mother of 8 children, only 6 alive by this census.
Sommers Covington Holcomb and Eva Ross were marr. on Feb. 24, 1915 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 25, 1915
Ross-Holcomb Ceremony
Miss Eva Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ross of Seventh street and Sommers Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holcomb of 499 Base Line, were married last night at the home of the bridegroom’s parents in the presence of a large number of relatives and close friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Robertson, uncle of the groom, of Downey. Miss Mabel Holcomb and Howard Holcomb, sister and brother of the bridegroom, played the piano and violin during the service.
After the ceremony congratulations were in order, then followed a buffet luncheon. The young couple will reside on the Holcomb ranch in Base Line, having full charge of the pioneer ranch.
According to his WWI Draft Registration card, 21 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA., was living in Fullerton, CA. and working as a laborer in an oil field for the Petroleum Development Co. in Olinda, Orange, CA. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and one child who were solely dependent upon him for support.
Sommers was described as medium in height and build, with grey eyes and brown hair.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 24, Col. 5
Sun., Jun. 16, 1918
S. C. Holcomb is planning to raise 50 hogs this year. In preparation for this he has just harvested several tons of grain, is planting corn, Soudan grass and pumpkins. Besides these Mr. Holcomb has about 10 acres in Irish potatoes and several acres in sweet potatoes. He is carrying out his farm operations on the Holcomb ranch on Base Line.
Sommers & Eva Holcomb's children were:
1. Bernice Lillian Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1916 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 27, 2000 in Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA . Bernice marr. 1) Frank Osbun and 2) Wayland A. Loggins on Apr. 18, 1964.
2. Loma May Holcomb, b. Oct. 8, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1919 in Imperial county, CA.
3. Betsy Jean/Ross Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1919/1922 in Long Beach, L.A., CA. and d. Oct. 1, 1993 in Fresno, Fresno county, CA., according to the CA. Death Index... (-or Highland, S.B., CA. according to her obit.) Betsy marr. 1) Boyd Bollinger and 2. _ Bell
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Thu., Oct. 10, 1918
Baby Daughter for the S. C. Holcombs -
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Holcomb are receiving congratulations on the birth of a sweet little daughter born Tuesday at the Somerville hospital (on 'G' St.). She has been named Loma May.
In the Jan. 10 & 12, 1920 U. S. census, 24 yr. old Summers Holcomb, no occupation, b. in CA., was living at 1272 Elms St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old (head-of-household- listed as Eva's father, but not) William N. Brown, a carpenter in the RR shops, b. in OH.
35 yr. old Gertrude Brown, b. in IN.
12 yr. old Mamie R. Brown, b. in AZ.
11 yr. old Norma A Brown, b. in TX.
23 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, b. in CA.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Bernice L Holcomb, b. in CA.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
Sommers' father was b. in CA. and his mother in Mississippi.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 30, 1921
Summers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb. Attorney Byron Waters represents the plaintiff.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., Sep. 22, 1921
Eva R. Holcomb yesterday filed a petition to secure custody of her four-year-old daughter, Bernice Holcomb and Sommers C. Holcomb was cited to appear in court on October 3 at 2 p.m. ri show cause why he should not pay $30 a month to the support of the child. Mrs. Holcomb charges that under threats of her husband to take the child away from her she signed an agreement that he need not contribute to the child’s support. She asks that this agreement be set aside.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Sep. 23, 1921
Sommers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb, alleging desertion. They were married on February 24, 1915. The day before Mrs. Holcomb filed suit seeking an order for the custody of the child and $30 a month for her support. Holcomb yesterday set up in his complaint the statement an agreement of separation had been signed by his wife in which it was stipulated he would pay for the support of the child when he had her in his charge. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Byron Waters. Mrs. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Lester G. King.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Thu., Dec. 1, 1921
Dismissal was entered yesterday in the divorce action brought by Summers C. Holcomb against Eva R. Holcomb. The case was set for trial yesterday. It was the second time the case had been brought and dismissed by the parties involved.
In the Apr. 7, 1930 U. S. census, 34 yr. old Sommers C. Holcomb, a superintendent and driller in an oil field, b. in CA., was living at 1102 West 'M' St. in Los Angeles Precinct 15, Los Angeles, CA. with his
33 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, a homemaker, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Bernice L. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Betsie R. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
Eva was 18 yrs. old and Sommers was 19 at the time they married.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
9 months later, on Dec. 12, 1930, Sommers' wife, Eva Roberta (Ross) Holcomb passed away at the age of 34 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA., 'following a lingering illness which had kept her confined to bed for almost a year'.
Sommers married 2nd, Helen Elizabeth Duncan and they had a daughter,
Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. 1938, who marr. Wayne Lindy on Oct. 4, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, the owner of a farm, b. in CA., was living in Oro Grande (near Victorville), San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old (2nd) wife, Helen Holcomb, b. in MI.
4 yr. old daughter, Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. in CA.
Sommers and his wife, Helen, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. in 1935.
Sommers was a high school graduate. Helen had completed one year of college.
Sommers worked 70 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as $7,556.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 46 yr. old Sommers Covington Holcomb, a self-employed rancher, was b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA. and was living in Helendale, San Bernardino, CA. The person who would always know his address was (his brother) Howard Holcomb, living at Highland and Sierra Way in San Bernardino, CA.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 14, last column
Tue., Jan. 28, 1958
Benefit Dinner Held By Pioneer Society
As part of a campaign to raise funds for a pioneer museum, the san Bernardino Pioneer Society held a roast beef dinner Saturday at the Log Cabin in Pioneer Park.
Chairmen of the dinner were Roy V. Kibbee and Ernest Rebecchini. The next benefit dinner will be Feb. 22, Kibbee announced.
Guest speaker was Sommers Holcomb, grandson of pioneer William F. Holcomb.
Obituary - Telegram, Mon., Feb. 8, 1971
Sommers C. Holcomb, Trinidad
Sommers C. Holcomb, 75, of Trinidad, (Humboldt), died Saturday in a Eureka hospital. Born in San Bernardino, he had been a resident of San Bernardino County many years, having lived in Trinidad for the past four years. He was a member of the Holcomb pioneer family.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, three daughters, Mrs. Berniece Loggins of Little Rock, Calif., Mrs. Betsy Bell and Mrs. Joanne Lindy, both of Highland; a sister, Avis Graham of Utah, and a brother, Howard Holcomb of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Paul Mortuary Chapel, McKinleyville, Calif. with cremation and inurnment to follow.
Sommers Holcomb's parents were:
Francis 'Frank' LeRoy Holcomb, b. May 21, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 22, 1939 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Leila 'Lulu' Elizabeth Covington, b. Dec. 19, 1865 in Mississippi and d. Sep. 10, 1951 in San Bernardino County, CA.
Frank & Leila 'Lulu' Holcomb were the parents of 8 children:
1. Flora Evelyn Holcomb, b. sometime after 1883 and d. before sometime before 1900.
(*Mentioned with her siblings in the '3rd generation' in a San Bernardino Daily Sun article, (S.B., CA.), P. 19, Col. 4-6, Tue., Nov. 15, 1938.)
2. Avis Esther Holcomb, b. Mar. 9, 1886 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County and d. in Aug. 1976. Avis marr. James Francis Graham.
3. Minnie Mabel Holcomb, b. Sep. 27, 1889 in CA. and d. Apr. 15, 1969 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mabel marr. John James Miller.
4. Frances Lillian Holcomb, b. May 10, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1967 in San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Allen R. Baird.
5. Hazel Bernadino Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA. and d. Jan. 16, 1938 in San Bernardino County, CA.
6. Sommers Covington Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1971 in Trinidad, Humboldt County, CA.
7. Howard Lee Holcomb, b. Feb. 5, 1898 in CA. and d. Jun. 7, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Howard marr. Frances Crawford.
8. Scott Holcomb, b. Mar. 16, 1900/01 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Sep. 25, 1969 at Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA. Scott marr. Ruth Thayer.
Sommers Holcomb married Eva Ross, b.1896 and d. 1930
In the 1900 U. S. census, 4 yr. old Somers Holcomb, b. Oct. 1895 in CA., was living at 1279 Base Line in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old father, Fran (Frank/Francis) Holcomb, a farmer, b. May 1863 in Mississippi
34 yr. old mother, Leila E Holcomb, b. Dec. 1865 in CA.
14 yr. old sister, Avis Holcomb, attending school, b. Mar. 1886 in CA.
8 yr. old sister, Frances L Holcomb, attending school, b. May 1892 in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Minnie M Holcomb, attending school, b. Sep. 1889 in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Hazel B Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA.
2 yr. old brother, Howard L Holcomb, b. Feb. 1898 in CA.
3 mth. old brother, Scott Holcomb, b. Feb. 1900 in CA.
Frank & Leila had been marr. for 16 yrs. Leila was the mother of 8 children, 7 of them still alive by this census. (*Flora had died before 1900.)
Frank's father was b. in NC. and his mother in TN.
Leila's parents were both b. in IA.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 14 yr. old Somers Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA., was living at 1194 Base Line St. in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Francis L Holcomb, a sell-employed rancher on a ranch he owned free and clear, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Leila Holcomb, b. in Mississippi
23 yr. old sister, Aires (Avis) R. Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
20 yr. old sister, Mabel Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
17 yr. old sister, Frances Holcomb, b. in CA.
12 yr old brother, Howard Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Scott Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Roy Soules, attending school - no occupation, b. in MI.
Francis' father was b. in IN. and his mother in IA.
Francis and Leila had been marr. for 26 yrs.
Leila was the mother of 8 children, only 6 alive by this census.
Sommers Covington Holcomb and Eva Ross were marr. on Feb. 24, 1915 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 25, 1915
Ross-Holcomb Ceremony
Miss Eva Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ross of Seventh street and Sommers Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holcomb of 499 Base Line, were married last night at the home of the bridegroom’s parents in the presence of a large number of relatives and close friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Robertson, uncle of the groom, of Downey. Miss Mabel Holcomb and Howard Holcomb, sister and brother of the bridegroom, played the piano and violin during the service.
After the ceremony congratulations were in order, then followed a buffet luncheon. The young couple will reside on the Holcomb ranch in Base Line, having full charge of the pioneer ranch.
According to his WWI Draft Registration card, 21 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA., was living in Fullerton, CA. and working as a laborer in an oil field for the Petroleum Development Co. in Olinda, Orange, CA. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and one child who were solely dependent upon him for support.
Sommers was described as medium in height and build, with grey eyes and brown hair.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 24, Col. 5
Sun., Jun. 16, 1918
S. C. Holcomb is planning to raise 50 hogs this year. In preparation for this he has just harvested several tons of grain, is planting corn, Soudan grass and pumpkins. Besides these Mr. Holcomb has about 10 acres in Irish potatoes and several acres in sweet potatoes. He is carrying out his farm operations on the Holcomb ranch on Base Line.
Sommers & Eva Holcomb's children were:
1. Bernice Lillian Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1916 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 27, 2000 in Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA . Bernice marr. 1) Frank Osbun and 2) Wayland A. Loggins on Apr. 18, 1964.
2. Loma May Holcomb, b. Oct. 8, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1919 in Imperial county, CA.
3. Betsy Jean/Ross Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1919/1922 in Long Beach, L.A., CA. and d. Oct. 1, 1993 in Fresno, Fresno county, CA., according to the CA. Death Index... (-or Highland, S.B., CA. according to her obit.) Betsy marr. 1) Boyd Bollinger and 2. _ Bell
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Thu., Oct. 10, 1918
Baby Daughter for the S. C. Holcombs -
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Holcomb are receiving congratulations on the birth of a sweet little daughter born Tuesday at the Somerville hospital (on 'G' St.). She has been named Loma May.
In the Jan. 10 & 12, 1920 U. S. census, 24 yr. old Summers Holcomb, no occupation, b. in CA., was living at 1272 Elms St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old (head-of-household- listed as Eva's father, but not) William N. Brown, a carpenter in the RR shops, b. in OH.
35 yr. old Gertrude Brown, b. in IN.
12 yr. old Mamie R. Brown, b. in AZ.
11 yr. old Norma A Brown, b. in TX.
23 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, b. in CA.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Bernice L Holcomb, b. in CA.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
Sommers' father was b. in CA. and his mother in Mississippi.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 30, 1921
Summers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb. Attorney Byron Waters represents the plaintiff.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., Sep. 22, 1921
Eva R. Holcomb yesterday filed a petition to secure custody of her four-year-old daughter, Bernice Holcomb and Sommers C. Holcomb was cited to appear in court on October 3 at 2 p.m. ri show cause why he should not pay $30 a month to the support of the child. Mrs. Holcomb charges that under threats of her husband to take the child away from her she signed an agreement that he need not contribute to the child’s support. She asks that this agreement be set aside.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Sep. 23, 1921
Sommers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb, alleging desertion. They were married on February 24, 1915. The day before Mrs. Holcomb filed suit seeking an order for the custody of the child and $30 a month for her support. Holcomb yesterday set up in his complaint the statement an agreement of separation had been signed by his wife in which it was stipulated he would pay for the support of the child when he had her in his charge. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Byron Waters. Mrs. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Lester G. King.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Thu., Dec. 1, 1921
Dismissal was entered yesterday in the divorce action brought by Summers C. Holcomb against Eva R. Holcomb. The case was set for trial yesterday. It was the second time the case had been brought and dismissed by the parties involved.
In the Apr. 7, 1930 U. S. census, 34 yr. old Sommers C. Holcomb, a superintendent and driller in an oil field, b. in CA., was living at 1102 West 'M' St. in Los Angeles Precinct 15, Los Angeles, CA. with his
33 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, a homemaker, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Bernice L. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Betsie R. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
Eva was 18 yrs. old and Sommers was 19 at the time they married.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
9 months later, on Dec. 12, 1930, Sommers' wife, Eva Roberta (Ross) Holcomb passed away at the age of 34 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA., 'following a lingering illness which had kept her confined to bed for almost a year'.
Sommers married 2nd, Helen Elizabeth Duncan and they had a daughter,
Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. 1938, who marr. Wayne Lindy on Oct. 4, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, the owner of a farm, b. in CA., was living in Oro Grande (near Victorville), San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old (2nd) wife, Helen Holcomb, b. in MI.
4 yr. old daughter, Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. in CA.
Sommers and his wife, Helen, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. in 1935.
Sommers was a high school graduate. Helen had completed one year of college.
Sommers worked 70 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as $7,556.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 46 yr. old Sommers Covington Holcomb, a self-employed rancher, was b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA. and was living in Helendale, San Bernardino, CA. The person who would always know his address was (his brother) Howard Holcomb, living at Highland and Sierra Way in San Bernardino, CA.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 14, last column
Tue., Jan. 28, 1958
Benefit Dinner Held By Pioneer Society
As part of a campaign to raise funds for a pioneer museum, the san Bernardino Pioneer Society held a roast beef dinner Saturday at the Log Cabin in Pioneer Park.
Chairmen of the dinner were Roy V. Kibbee and Ernest Rebecchini. The next benefit dinner will be Feb. 22, Kibbee announced.
Guest speaker was Sommers Holcomb, grandson of pioneer William F. Holcomb.
Obituary - Telegram, Mon., Feb. 8, 1971
Sommers C. Holcomb, Trinidad
Sommers C. Holcomb, 75, of Trinidad, (Humboldt), died Saturday in a Eureka hospital. Born in San Bernardino, he had been a resident of San Bernardino County many years, having lived in Trinidad for the past four years. He was a member of the Holcomb pioneer family.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, three daughters, Mrs. Berniece Loggins of Little Rock, Calif., Mrs. Betsy Bell and Mrs. Joanne Lindy, both of Highland; a sister, Avis Graham of Utah, and a brother, Howard Holcomb of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Paul Mortuary Chapel, McKinleyville, Calif. with cremation and inurnment to follow.
Francis 'Frank' LeRoy Holcomb, b. May 21, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Aug. 22, 1939 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Leila 'Lulu' Elizabeth Covington, b. Dec. 19, 1865 in Mississippi and d. Sep. 10, 1951 in San Bernardino County, CA.
Frank & Leila 'Lulu' Holcomb were the parents of 8 children:
1. Flora Evelyn Holcomb, b. sometime after 1883 and d. before sometime before 1900.
(*Mentioned with her siblings in the '3rd generation' in a San Bernardino Daily Sun article, (S.B., CA.), P. 19, Col. 4-6, Tue., Nov. 15, 1938.)
2. Avis Esther Holcomb, b. Mar. 9, 1886 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County and d. in Aug. 1976. Avis marr. James Francis Graham.
3. Minnie Mabel Holcomb, b. Sep. 27, 1889 in CA. and d. Apr. 15, 1969 in San Bernardino County, CA. Mabel marr. John James Miller.
4. Frances Lillian Holcomb, b. May 10, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 20, 1967 in San Bernardino County, CA. Frances marr. Allen R. Baird.
5. Hazel Bernadino Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA. and d. Jan. 16, 1938 in San Bernardino County, CA.
6. Sommers Covington Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1971 in Trinidad, Humboldt County, CA.
7. Howard Lee Holcomb, b. Feb. 5, 1898 in CA. and d. Jun. 7, 1971 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Howard marr. Frances Crawford.
8. Scott Holcomb, b. Mar. 16, 1900/01 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Sep. 25, 1969 at Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, CA. Scott marr. Ruth Thayer.
Sommers Holcomb married Eva Ross, b.1896 and d. 1930
In the 1900 U. S. census, 4 yr. old Somers Holcomb, b. Oct. 1895 in CA., was living at 1279 Base Line in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old father, Fran (Frank/Francis) Holcomb, a farmer, b. May 1863 in Mississippi
34 yr. old mother, Leila E Holcomb, b. Dec. 1865 in CA.
14 yr. old sister, Avis Holcomb, attending school, b. Mar. 1886 in CA.
8 yr. old sister, Frances L Holcomb, attending school, b. May 1892 in CA.
10 yr. old sister, Minnie M Holcomb, attending school, b. Sep. 1889 in CA.
6 yr. old sister, Hazel B Holcomb, b. Feb. 1894 in CA.
2 yr. old brother, Howard L Holcomb, b. Feb. 1898 in CA.
3 mth. old brother, Scott Holcomb, b. Feb. 1900 in CA.
Frank & Leila had been marr. for 16 yrs. Leila was the mother of 8 children, 7 of them still alive by this census. (*Flora had died before 1900.)
Frank's father was b. in NC. and his mother in TN.
Leila's parents were both b. in IA.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 14 yr. old Somers Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA., was living at 1194 Base Line St. in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old father, Francis L Holcomb, a sell-employed rancher on a ranch he owned free and clear, b. in CA.
44 yr. old mother, Leila Holcomb, b. in Mississippi
23 yr. old sister, Aires (Avis) R. Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
20 yr. old sister, Mabel Holcomb, a public school teacher, b. in CA.
17 yr. old sister, Frances Holcomb, b. in CA.
12 yr old brother, Howard Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
10 yr. old brother, Scott Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
18 yr. old boarder, Roy Soules, attending school - no occupation, b. in MI.
Francis' father was b. in IN. and his mother in IA.
Francis and Leila had been marr. for 26 yrs.
Leila was the mother of 8 children, only 6 alive by this census.
Sommers Covington Holcomb and Eva Ross were marr. on Feb. 24, 1915 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 4
Thu., Feb. 25, 1915
Ross-Holcomb Ceremony
Miss Eva Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ross of Seventh street and Sommers Holcomb, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holcomb of 499 Base Line, were married last night at the home of the bridegroom’s parents in the presence of a large number of relatives and close friends.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. James Robertson, uncle of the groom, of Downey. Miss Mabel Holcomb and Howard Holcomb, sister and brother of the bridegroom, played the piano and violin during the service.
After the ceremony congratulations were in order, then followed a buffet luncheon. The young couple will reside on the Holcomb ranch in Base Line, having full charge of the pioneer ranch.
According to his WWI Draft Registration card, 21 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA., was living in Fullerton, CA. and working as a laborer in an oil field for the Petroleum Development Co. in Olinda, Orange, CA. He was claiming exemption from the draft because he had a wife and one child who were solely dependent upon him for support.
Sommers was described as medium in height and build, with grey eyes and brown hair.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 24, Col. 5
Sun., Jun. 16, 1918
S. C. Holcomb is planning to raise 50 hogs this year. In preparation for this he has just harvested several tons of grain, is planting corn, Soudan grass and pumpkins. Besides these Mr. Holcomb has about 10 acres in Irish potatoes and several acres in sweet potatoes. He is carrying out his farm operations on the Holcomb ranch on Base Line.
Sommers & Eva Holcomb's children were:
1. Bernice Lillian Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1916 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 27, 2000 in Littlerock, Los Angeles, CA . Bernice marr. 1) Frank Osbun and 2) Wayland A. Loggins on Apr. 18, 1964.
2. Loma May Holcomb, b. Oct. 8, 1918 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1919 in Imperial county, CA.
3. Betsy Jean/Ross Holcomb, b. Oct. 10, 1919/1922 in Long Beach, L.A., CA. and d. Oct. 1, 1993 in Fresno, Fresno county, CA., according to the CA. Death Index... (-or Highland, S.B., CA. according to her obit.) Betsy marr. 1) Boyd Bollinger and 2. _ Bell
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Thu., Oct. 10, 1918
Baby Daughter for the S. C. Holcombs -
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Holcomb are receiving congratulations on the birth of a sweet little daughter born Tuesday at the Somerville hospital (on 'G' St.). She has been named Loma May.
In the Jan. 10 & 12, 1920 U. S. census, 24 yr. old Summers Holcomb, no occupation, b. in CA., was living at 1272 Elms St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old (head-of-household- listed as Eva's father, but not) William N. Brown, a carpenter in the RR shops, b. in OH.
35 yr. old Gertrude Brown, b. in IN.
12 yr. old Mamie R. Brown, b. in AZ.
11 yr. old Norma A Brown, b. in TX.
23 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, b. in CA.
3 yr. 4 mth. old daughter, Bernice L Holcomb, b. in CA.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
Sommers' father was b. in CA. and his mother in Mississippi.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Sun., Jan. 30, 1921
Summers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb. Attorney Byron Waters represents the plaintiff.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., Sep. 22, 1921
Eva R. Holcomb yesterday filed a petition to secure custody of her four-year-old daughter, Bernice Holcomb and Sommers C. Holcomb was cited to appear in court on October 3 at 2 p.m. ri show cause why he should not pay $30 a month to the support of the child. Mrs. Holcomb charges that under threats of her husband to take the child away from her she signed an agreement that he need not contribute to the child’s support. She asks that this agreement be set aside.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Fri., Sep. 23, 1921
Sommers C. Holcomb yesterday filed suit for divorce from Eva R. Holcomb, alleging desertion. They were married on February 24, 1915. The day before Mrs. Holcomb filed suit seeking an order for the custody of the child and $30 a month for her support. Holcomb yesterday set up in his complaint the statement an agreement of separation had been signed by his wife in which it was stipulated he would pay for the support of the child when he had her in his charge. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Byron Waters. Mrs. Holcomb is represented by Attorney Lester G. King.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 2
Thu., Dec. 1, 1921
Dismissal was entered yesterday in the divorce action brought by Summers C. Holcomb against Eva R. Holcomb. The case was set for trial yesterday. It was the second time the case had been brought and dismissed by the parties involved.
In the Apr. 7, 1930 U. S. census, 34 yr. old Sommers C. Holcomb, a superintendent and driller in an oil field, b. in CA., was living at 1102 West 'M' St. in Los Angeles Precinct 15, Los Angeles, CA. with his
33 yr. old wife, Eva R. Holcomb, a homemaker, b. in CA.
13 yr. old daughter, Bernice L. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Betsie R. Holcomb, attending school, b. in CA.
Eva was 18 yrs. old and Sommers was 19 at the time they married.
Eva's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
9 months later, on Dec. 12, 1930, Sommers' wife, Eva Roberta (Ross) Holcomb passed away at the age of 34 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA., 'following a lingering illness which had kept her confined to bed for almost a year'.
Sommers married 2nd, Helen Elizabeth Duncan and they had a daughter,
Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. 1938, who marr. Wayne Lindy on Oct. 4, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV.
In the 1940 U. S. census, 44 yr. old Sommers Holcomb, the owner of a farm, b. in CA., was living in Oro Grande (near Victorville), San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old (2nd) wife, Helen Holcomb, b. in MI.
4 yr. old daughter, Helen Joanne Holcomb, b. in CA.
Sommers and his wife, Helen, were living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. in 1935.
Sommers was a high school graduate. Helen had completed one year of college.
Sommers worked 70 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939. His income was listed as $7,556.
According to his 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 46 yr. old Sommers Covington Holcomb, a self-employed rancher, was b. Oct. 20, 1895 in San Bernardino, CA. and was living in Helendale, San Bernardino, CA. The person who would always know his address was (his brother) Howard Holcomb, living at Highland and Sierra Way in San Bernardino, CA.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 14, last column
Tue., Jan. 28, 1958
Benefit Dinner Held By Pioneer Society
As part of a campaign to raise funds for a pioneer museum, the san Bernardino Pioneer Society held a roast beef dinner Saturday at the Log Cabin in Pioneer Park.
Chairmen of the dinner were Roy V. Kibbee and Ernest Rebecchini. The next benefit dinner will be Feb. 22, Kibbee announced.
Guest speaker was Sommers Holcomb, grandson of pioneer William F. Holcomb.
Obituary - Telegram, Mon., Feb. 8, 1971
Sommers C. Holcomb, Trinidad
Sommers C. Holcomb, 75, of Trinidad, (Humboldt), died Saturday in a Eureka hospital. Born in San Bernardino, he had been a resident of San Bernardino County many years, having lived in Trinidad for the past four years. He was a member of the Holcomb pioneer family.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, three daughters, Mrs. Berniece Loggins of Little Rock, Calif., Mrs. Betsy Bell and Mrs. Joanne Lindy, both of Highland; a sister, Avis Graham of Utah, and a brother, Howard Holcomb of San Bernardino.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Paul Mortuary Chapel, McKinleyville, Calif. with cremation and inurnment to follow.
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