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Birth
Ralph Waldo Combs was born September 10, 1896 in Corinth, Saratoga Co., NY, the son of Charles D. Combs (1860 - 1935) and Effie R. Mosher Combs (1867 - 1910). His sister was:
- Mildred Combs
Miss Mildred Combs left this morning; for Monroe, N. Y., where she will spend two weeks at the home of her brother, Ralph Combs, former resident of this village.
- Saratogian - August 6, 1928
Education
Military
Ralph Combs was a private in the U. S. Army in World War I.
Note: The articles below is for a someone in the Navy - same name, same hometown, same father's name -
SEAMAN COMBS HOME
Corinth Man in Navy Enjoying Furlough
(Special to The Saratogian.)
Corinth, Oct. 18. — Ralph W. Combs, a seaman of the United States Navy stationed at League Island Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Penn., is spending a furlough at his home here.
- The Glens Falls Post-Star - October 18, 1919
Ralph Combs, of the U, S. navy, who is stationed at Philadelphia, Pa., is spending a fifteen days' furlough the guest of his father, Charles Combs, and other friends and relatives in town.
- Saratogian - October 18, 1919
Occupation
A School Teacher & Collector of Old Books, he was well known & liked in the community of Altamont for many years.
Marriage & Children
Ralph W. Combs married Edna A. Conquist (Cronquist) (1896 - 1972) on December 25, 1922. Their children were:
- George Nelson Combs (1924 - 1986)
- Edwin R Combs (1930 - 2011)
Combs-Cronquist
Ralph W. Combs of Talenville and Miss Edna A. Cronquist of Schuylorville, were married yesterday afternoon at 3 in the Presbyterian church by the Rev. Dr. John Byon Caughey. The attandents were Ebben Cronquist and Miss Anna C. Jackson. The bride was dreesed in brown canton crepe and the bridesmaid wore black canton crepe.
- Saratogian - Tuesday, December 26, 1922
Death
Ralph W. Combs September 2, 1984
Ralph Waldo Combs
Birth: Sep. 10, 1896, Corinth , Saratoga County, New York, USA
Death: Sep. 2, 1984, Altamont, Albany County, New York, USA
WORLD WAR I VETERAN
PRIVATE UNITED STATES ARMY
Born in Corinth and lived in Berne & Altamont most of his life, he was the Grandson of Rev. Nelson D.Combs, Minister of the Baptist Church in Corinth.
A School Teacher & Collector of Old Books, he was well known & liked in the community of Altamont for many years.
Family links:
Parents:
- Charles D. Combs (1860 - 1935)
- Effie R. Mosher Combs (1867 - 1910)
Spouse:
- Edna A. Conquist Combs (1896 - 1972)*
Children:
- George Nelson Combs (1924 - 1986)*
- Edwin R. Combs (1930 - 2011)*
Inscription:
Ralph W. Combs PVT U.S.Army WWI
Ralph W. & Edna A. Combs
- Married Dec. 25th 1922*
Burial: Knox Cemetery , Knox, Albany County, New York, USA
Created by: Ronald Combs
Record added: Apr 14, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 88510327
Obituary
None Found
Social Security
Ralph Combs: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record[1]
Name: Ralph Combs
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Thursday September 10, 1896
Date of Death: September 1984
Est. Age at Death: 88 years
Last known residence:
City: Altamont; Thompsons Lake
County: Albany
State: New York
ZIP Code: 12009
Latitude: 42.7090
Longitude: -74.0262
Census Records
1930 United States Federal Census about Ralph W Combs[2] Name: Ralph W Combs |
1940 United States Federal Census about Ralph Combs[2] Name: Ralph Combs |
Additional Media
Hostess Hut Notes
(Hozhon Hogan (In Indian Lore, Blessed Hut), 454 Broadway. Open mornings from 10 a. m. to 12.30; afternoons from 2.30 to 5.30; and evenings from 8 to 10. All soldiers, sailors and marines welcome.)
Men in the service who called at the Hut yesterday included many new faces. Those registering were: Private Ralph W. Combs, Camp Stuart, Va.;
- Saratogian - January 11, 1919
Birth.
Word has been received here by relatives that a son, George Nelson, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Combs of Palenville. Mr. Combs is a former resident of Corinth and has many friends here.
- Saratogian - February 12, 1924
Charles Combs Suffers Shock.
Mrs. E. M Jenks yesterday received word here of the illness of her father, Charles D. Combs, at the home of his son, Ralph W. Combs, in East Berne Mr Combs suffered a shock Sunday evening at 6 o'clock which afflicted him with paralysis of the left side and he is now confined to his bed Mr. Combs is a former resident of this village who has been making his home with his son for the last several years in Monroe and East Berne.
- Saratogian -February 17, 1931
Charles D. Combs
Charles D. Combs, aged 80, who resided with his son, Ralph Combs, at South Berne, died suddenly of heart trouble on Thursday, Jan. 24th (1935)
He was well liked and many will regret his passing. He leaves as survivors two sons, Gerald and Ralph Combs, and three daughters, Mrs. E. M. Jenks, Mrs. E. Winslow and Mildred Combs.
Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church at Corinth, Rev. Morgan of the First Baptist church of Corinth officiating. Mr. Combs' father was a minister of the Corinth Baptist church years ago. Floyd Brunk, undertaker, was in charge of funeral arrangements.
- Altamont Enterprise - February 1, 1935
Charles D. Combs Funeral
The funeral of Charles D. Combs, local resident whose sudden death occurred Thursday at the home of his son, Ralph Combs, East Berne, was conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 in the Methodist Episcopal Church, two hours after the arrival of the body in this village. The Rev. John W. Morgan, pastor of the Baptist Church, conducted the funeral service and preached the brief funeral sermon. He also sang Lead Kindly Light. There were a number of floral remembrances.
The body was placed in the local receiving vault pending burial in the spring in the Corinth Rural cemetery. At the vault the Rev. Mr. Morgan gave the committal prayers.
The bearers were Ralph W. Combs, Gerald Combs, Edmund Jenks Sr., Edmund Jenks Jr., Fred H. MeAlley and Howard McAlley. Relatives were in attendance from East Berne, South Glens Falls and Athol.
- Saratoga Springs Saratogian - January 28, 1935
Mrs, Edna Combs of Knox, died last week. Funeral services were held last Thursday in the Knox Reformed Church. Interment was at Knox Cemetery. She is,survived by two sons and her husband, Ralph Combs.
- Altamont Enterprise - May 12, 1972
Charles D. Combs Obituary - Altamont Enterprise — February 1, 1935
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