THE PHK !!! The PHK is a book written by PHK McComb(Peter Hathaway Kemper McComb) and Virginia McComb between c.1912-1942. My grandfathers generation is the last to be listed.(1920's) It has a descendency line all the way back too John McComy Mor and wife Janet Rattray given Charter at Abotshall,about 1568 . It says that Thomas, fifth son of Ian Mor, OR Thomas, son of William, grandson of Donald, son of Iain Mor of Forter, migrated through Antrim Ireland before 1732 with 2 sons, registered as Bl---k(2) McComb. He had 4 sons total. James,John,William and Robert. I am a descendent of Robert. Bl---k(2) had one brother, ? McCombie, who had one son John taking the name Macomb. John Macomb had two sons and one daughter. He came to America in about 1755 with his wife Jane Gordon and their 3 children.Alexander,William and Ann. They had resided in Dunturkey,Ballynure,Antrim County, Ireland from1685-1755. Cousins to the McCombs (Bl---k)(2) that came earlier. The PHK also states this perticular Thomas who is registered as "Bl---K(2) McComb" and his brother "? McCombie," their father is known as "William" and grandfather "Sir Thomas." What "Sir Thomas" it is referring to I dont think anyone knows. Im not sure if Donald would have been old enough to be a grandfather at that time.(1685). That only leaves Thomas the 9th chief. The McComb book states that his parents were John McCombie and Elspet Campbell of Forter, "BUT" there were other John McCombies and Elspet Campbell's as well which I have marriage records of all (Ancestry.com)if they are accurate. There were about 70+ or so Elspet Campbell's, about the right time(1685) a few married to a John McComie(bie), one being (Ian Mor) John McComie of Forter. (I must keep that in mind).Also he has used many different names, besides the Gailic versions like Iain Mor, hes often shown as John Macintosh, John McComie, John McCombie, John McComy Mor and a few others. I'm sure all the men had a few spellings back then. Spelling wasn't one of their biggest concerns. In the PHK, if you look at Alexander, "Iain Mor's father",the 7th chief, his other name is also Bl---k(1). That might add to the conclusion. Bl---k(2) McComb (my chain) came to America through Delaware, Maryland before 1732 with a few of his sons. After some more shipments came (cousins etc)we then spread out, one place being McCombs Fort.(Penn,New York, Virginia) First there were Indians, then the Revolutionary War, then the Indians again, then the Civil War, then the Indians again. They were true Pilgrims! Some going into early Congressional and other early government military positions I sent along a link to a partial copy of the PHK and the Gustin book, along with 7 other Macomb files so you can check it out. It is in no way a full copy of the PHK but it still has some jewels. "The Ancestry of John S. Gustin" is also great. You will need Acrobat Reader or Word to read them. I dont think my friend will mind. There is also more updated info after these files. This website belongs too my friend Murray McCombs. <A HREF="http://www.interlog.com/~mmccombs/McCPDF/McCPDF.html">McComb PDF </A> <---AOL users http://www.interlog.com/~mmccombs/McCPDF/McCPDF.html The PHK has never been proven, actually proven. Its credability is being challenged by myself and some others. The meat of the argument is the arrival dates into America. An early US Census about 1735, shows them about 40 heads or so. From that point it seems accurate. When they arrived and prior to the arrivals, which it states the Chieftains family is also questionable. Its main objective is too inspire further search on the McComb surname, wich can be from from several different clans. MacKintosh/McColm/McComb-MacKintosh/MacThomas/McComb(bie)-MacAllum/Malcolm/McC omb and a few others I believe. Any more please correct me. Campbell and Gunn are possibilities I have read somewhere as well " I believe". Any leads in my direction please send my way. Nothing is trying to be proven by this register. Hopefully the validity of it can still proven through further search. Jeff McComb- Southern California - Clan MacThomas Society Member