Absalom McComb, died 30 Decmeber 1940 at the age of 89 years. He had been a minister since 1876 and was one of the oldest ministers to have served the county. He established six churches during his ministry. He was also a teacher for 31 years and served the county as a shool commissioner.
He married Miss Nannie Kelsay of Miller County who survived him. Also surviving him were five children: Anna (Johnson), Mary Ann, J.J., John and Perry.
He was living in the old Watkins community at death. His services were held at the Hickory Point Baptist Church on Jan. 1, 1941 by Rev. William Williams, pastor of the Brumley Baptist Church, withy burial at the Hickory Point Cemetery.
Absalom McComb, died 30 Decmeber 1940 at the age of 89 years. He had been a minister since 1876 and was one of the oldest ministers to have served the county. He established six churches during his ministry. He was also a teacher for 31 years and served the county as a shool commissioner.
He married Miss Nannie Kelsay of Miller County who survived him. Also surviving him were five children: Anna (Johnson), Mary Ann, J.J., John and Perry.
He was living in the old Watkins community at death. His services were held at the Hickory Point Baptist Church on Jan. 1, 1941 by Rev. William Williams, pastor of the Brumley Baptist Church, withy burial at the Hickory Point Cemetery.
Gravesite Details
married on 21 August 1884 in Miller county
Family Members
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William McComb
1830–1831
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Elizabeth McComb
1832–1833
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Sarah Ann "Sally Ann" McComb McCubbin
1833–1921
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Rev Jacob Shaw McComb Sr
1835–1927
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John Columbus McComb
1838–1863
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Nancy Jane McComb Short
1840–1870
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Thomas H B McComb
1842–1842
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Thomas J McComb
1843–1863
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James H. K. McComb
1845–1929
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Joseph Riley McComb
1849–1908
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Mary Elizabeth McComb
1850–1854
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Louisa Jane McComb Burks
1854–1921
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George W McComb
1856–1928
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