The Holcomb family has a traceable history in the area that became Pocahontas County, West Virginia, with the earliest documented connection appearing around the turn of the 19th century. The family's presence in the region is linked to migration from other states, particularly Connecticut and Virginia.
👨👩👧👦 Early Pocahontas County Holcombs
The most prominent Holcomb line in the area descends from Timothy Holcombe (II), who was born around 1780.1 While the broader Holcomb lineage traces back to colonial New England (specifically Thomas Holcomb of Connecticut in the 1630s), Timothy (II) brought this particular branch to the future West Virginia.
Pioneer Connection: Timothy Holcombe (II) was a son of Timothy Holcombe (I) (born 1756 in Connecticut) and Elizabeth Griffin.2 This family moved into the region which was then part of Virginia (and was formed into Pocahontas County in 1821).
Settlement Date: Records indicate that a family unit connected to the Holcombs, specifically the family of Ezekiel Alderman who married Timothy Holcombe's sister, Elizabeth Holcombe, moved to this part of Virginia around 1814.3 Timothy Holcombe (II) lived until 1858.4
Pocahontas Presence: A descendant, Timothy Holcombe (III) (born c. 1806), is specifically recorded with his death location in Pocahontas County, WV in 1862.5 He married Hannah Ruckman and had children, including Charles Timothy Holcombe and Chestnut Wade Holcombe, continuing the family's line in the county.6
🏡 Broader West Virginia Holcombs
While the Pocahontas County line is specific, other Holcomb families settled in nearby or related counties in West Virginia, often intermarrying with other pioneer families:
Neighboring Counties: Other documented Holcombs in West Virginia during the 19th and early 20th centuries were primarily located in counties such as Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Webster, and Greenbrier (which borders Pocahontas).
Bath County, Virginia: Before Pocahontas County was formed, the area was part of Bath County, Virginia. Some early records of the Holcomb family or related individuals are found there, such as the marriage of Stephen Holcomb to Susannah Ewing in Bath County in 1796.7
🔎 Researching Local Records
For more detailed family history on the Holcombs of Pocahontas County, you would need to consult local records.
County Records: The Pocahontas County Courthouse in Marlinton holds birth records from 1853, death records from 1854, and marriage, probate, and land records starting from 1822 (the year after the county was formed).8
Local History & Genealogy: Resources like the Pocahontas County Historical Society often maintain genealogical files and local histories, including old tombstone transcriptions from family plots in the area.9
Would you like me to look for any specific individuals with the Holcomb name in Pocahontas County records or focus on a particular time period?
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