Looking for further information on the following family: Edward Whitcomb b.24 Oct 1843 South Auburn, Susquehanna, PA d. unknown m. Hannah Fletcher b. 30 Sep 1843 Pennsylvania, daughter of Henry Fletcher and Lydia Maria Van Auken children of Edward and Hannah Fletcher Mary b. 12 Dec 1876 d. 24 Feb 1877 Friend, Saline, NE Maria b. 12 Dec 1876 d. 19 Mar 1877 Friend, Saline, NE Jessie E. b. 12 Apr 1879 d. Friend, Saline, NE d. 01 Jan 1881 Henry A. b. 18 Jun 1881 Friend, Saline, NE d. unknown James E. b. 24 Aug 1884 Friend, Saline, NE d. unknown Additional information: From "The History of the State of Nebraska" The Western Historical Company, A.T. Andreas, Chicago, 1882: "Edward Whitcomb, dealer in coal. Friendville, Saline County was born in Susquehanna County, Pa., in 1843. When he was ten years of age removed with his parents to Lee County, Ill., where he remained until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, when he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-fourth Illinois Infantry, and served throughout the war. Was in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, Stone River, and all the battles of Sherman's Atlanta campaign, including the charge at Kenesaw Mountain and Jonesborough, Ga.; went with Sherman on his march to the sea; was at Bentonville, N. C., and at this engagement was slightly wounded by a spent ball; returning to Kane County, Ill., after the war, and in 1870 came to Nebraska, and located at Friend, and went into the general merchandise business, in which business he continued until 1881. Was elected a member of the Nebraska Legislature of 1877. Has been Chairman of the Saline County Republican Central Committee for seven years. Was married in Ogle County, Ill., in December 1865, to Miss Hannah Fletcher. They have one child. Mr. W. is a member of Silver Link Lodge, No. 69, I. O. O. O. F., and Friend Lodge, No. 89, I. O. G. T." Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Bonnie Bonnie Fletcher Eggert Home Page: Genealogy in the Genes! http://hometown.aol.com/blgert