Charles Newcomb (abt. 1863)

Born about 1863 in Union Co., Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Charles Newcomb is a part of US Black heritage.

Charles was born about 1863. He is the son of Joseph Newcomb and Isabella Newcomb.

Research Notes

• Charles was most likely enslaved but the name of his slave owner has not been identified.
• Charles may have married Luticia Jones in 1884 and died in 1949.

Slave Owner(s)

1. unknown

Sources

• 1870 U.S. census, Union County, Kentucky, Population schedule, Caseyville, p. 4 (penned), dwelling 28, family 29, Charles Newcomb in the J Newcomb household, digital image 6 of 356, FamilySearch.org ([1]: accessed 29 April 2024); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 501.
  • Charles was 7 years old and was born in Kentucky.

• 1880 U.S. census, Union County, Kentucky, Population schedule, Caseyville, p. 3C (penned), dwelling 34, family 34, Charley Newcomb in the Joseph Newcomb household, digital image 34 of 34, FamilySearch.org ([2]: accessed 29 April 2024); citing NARA microfilm publication M593, roll 444
  • Charley was 14 years old and was born in Kentucky.

See Also

• 1884 Charley Newcomb & Tishie Jones Marriage Bond, Kentucky, Union County, County Clerk, Marriage Bond, Book C colored, p. 223, Charley Newcomb & Tishie Jones, 3 April 1884, digital image 350 of 2029, FamilySearch.org (link to image: accessed 12 April 2024)
  • Charlie Newcomb was 23 years old and was born in Union Co., Ky. He was a laborer living in Union Co., Ky, This was his first marriage. Tishie Jones was 18 years old and was born in Union Co., Ky. She was living in Union Co., Ky. This was her first marriage. Her mother is Bettie Trigg (b. Union Co., Ky). They were married 3-Apr-1884 in Morganfied, Union Co., Kentucky by Judge J.W. Marshall in the presence of J.H. Wall, C.C. Roy, Geo. B. Simpson, Gus Rowley and H.F. Mortsen

• 1910 U.S. census, Jefferson County, Illinois, Population schedule, Mt. Vernon, p. 6B (penned), dwelling 131, family 143, Charles Newcomb in the Charles Newcomb household, digital image 419 of 1182, FamilySearch.org ([3]: accessed 12 April 2024); citing NARA microfilm publication T624
  • Charles was 47 years old and was born in Kentucky. He was a ice plant fireman. His wife, Tissie, was 43 years old and was born in Kentucky. She was the mother of 8 children, 7 were still living. They had been married 26 years. They owned their home at 1105 Newby ave.

• 1920 U.S. census, Jefferson County, Illinois, Population schedule, Mt. Vernon, p. 7A (penned), dwelling 157, family 161, Chas Newcomb in the Chas Newcomb household, digital image 13 of 20, FamilySearch.org ([4]: accessed 12 April 2024); citing NARA microfilm publication T625.
  • Chas. was 53 years old and was born in Kentucky. He was a Mt. Vernon Car. Co. laborer. His wife, Tishey, was 52 years old and was born in Kentucky. They owned their home at 1105 Newbey ave.

• 1930 U.S. census, Jefferson County, Illinois, Population schedule, Mt. Vernon, p. 9B (penned), dwelling 216, family 225, Charley Newcomb in the Charley Newcomb household, digital image 905 of 1179, FamilySearch.org ([5]: accessed 12 April 2024); citing NARA microfilm publication T626
  • Charley was 59 years old and was born in Kentucky. He was a stationary engine fireman. His wife, Tishey, was 59 years old and was born in Kentucky. They had been married 38 years. They owned their home at 1105 Newbey ave.

• 1949 Obituary. Mt. Vernon, Illinois, "Charles Newcomb Dies at Age 85" Mt. Vernon Register-News. 3 December 1949 p. 1, Newspapers.com, online database with images ([https://www.newspapers.com/article/mt-vernon-register-news/30649761/: accessed 29 April 2024)
  • “Charles Newcomb Dies at Age 85. Charles Newcomb, well known colored resident, died at 8:05 o'clock last night at his home, 1105 Newby Avenue. His age was 85 years, seven months and 25 days. Mr. Newcomb, a residnt of Mt. Vernon for the past 44 years, was a retired employe of the Car Company. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, with the Rev. S. S. Williams officiating, and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will remain at the family home, where friends may call at any time after 5:00 p. m. Monday. Mr. Newcomb is survived by two sons, George and Clemeth of Mt. Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Johnson of Indianola, Pa. and Mrs. Rhetta Mae Woods of Mt. Vernon; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Tishie."