Map of James River
Showing Route between Norfolk and Richmond
Bassettier Farm was just outside of Manquin, King William, Virginia located on the Pamunkey River. The Pamunkey River flows into the York River into the Chesapeake Bay.
Have highlighted the area that was Bassettier Farm. Farm in 2019 was known as Hollyfield Manor.
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Map of James River
Showing Route between Norfolk and Richmond
Bassettier Farm was just outside of Manquin, King William, Virginia located on the Pamunkey River. The Pamunkey River flows into the York River into the Chesapeake Bay.
Have highlighted the area that was Bassettier Farm. Farm in 2019 was known as Hollyfield Manor.
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Map of the James River - Pamunkey River
289 Hollyfield Lane, Manquin, VA in 2019]]>
J.Q.McC. No.2
I expect that you will have more peas than you will want to sow next year and they will probably bring a pretty good price. Have you ever had any experience in keeping peas over? I am told that there is a weevil that works in them very badly but that this weevil can be entirely killed by treating the peas with Carbon bi sulphide ....
Yours very truly
Dict. CBC.-BH. (can't read signature)]]>
J.Q.McC. No.2
I expect that you will have more peas than you will want to sow next year and they will probably bring a pretty good price. Have you ever had any experience in keeping peas over? I am told that there is a weevil that works in them very badly but that this weevil can be entirely killed by treating the peas with Carbon bi sulphide ....
Yours very truly
Dict. CBC.-BH. (can't read signature)]]>
J.Q.McC. No.2
I expect that you will have more peas than you will want to sow next year and they will probably bring a pretty good price. Have you ever had any experience in keeping peas over? I am told that there is a weevil that works in them very badly but that this weevil can be entirely killed by treating the peas with Carbon bi sulphide ....
Yours very truly
Dict. CBC.-BH. (can't read signature)]]>
Jan. 13, 1904
My dear Sister:
It is now about five o’clock and I’m just home from college, where I’ve been since eight o’clock. Just finished reading your welcome letter. I’m as busy as ever this term, have seventeen hrs. the same courses as last term. Have Smiths Algebra, which you know is a synonym for everything terrible.]]>
Jan. 13, 1904
My dear Sister:
It is now about five o’clock and I’m just home from college, where I’ve been since eight o’clock. Just finished reading your welcome letter. I’m as busy as ever this term, have seventeen hrs. the same courses as last term. Have Smiths Algebra, which you know is a synonym for everything terrible.]]>
Jan. 13, 1904
My dear Sister:
It is now about five o’clock and I’m just home from college, where I’ve been since eight o’clock. Just finished reading your welcome letter. I’m as busy as ever this term, have seventeen hrs. the same courses as last term. Have Smiths Algebra, which you know is a synonym for everything terrible.]]>
Born February 11, 1907 Manquin, VA
Moved to Chicago 1912
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Born February 11, 1907 Manquin, VA
Moved to Chicago 1912
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Born February 11, 1907 Manquin, VA
Moved to Chicago 1912
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John Wendell McComb]]>
Scotland, Ind March 25, 1895
Dear Bro. MacHatton – yours of 22nd received Sat. evening. Were glad to hear from and that you in usual health. I had written you a few days before. In that letter I stated that probably I would not be next meeting of Pres. But now I hope to be able to go. It is so long since I have attended Pres. ]]>
Scotland, Ind March 25, 1895
Dear Bro. MacHatton – yours of 22nd received Sat. evening. Were glad to hear from and that you in usual health. I had written you a few days before. In that letter I stated that probably I would not be next meeting of Pres. But now I hope to be able to go. It is so long since I have attended Pres. ]]>
Scotland, Ind March 25, 1895
Dear Bro. MacHatton – yours of 22nd received Sat. evening. Were glad to hear from and that you in usual health. I had written you a few days before. In that letter I stated that probably I would not be next meeting of Pres. But now I hope to be able to go. It is so long since I have attended Pres. ]]>
Ralph McComb (1907-1993), received advanced degrees before beginning his library career in 1929. After serving in several libraries and the military during World War II, he joined Penn State and was appointed university librarian in 1947 and archivist in 1950. He retired in 1970.
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1948-1987]]>
Ralph McComb (1907-1993), received advanced degrees before beginning his library career in 1929. After serving in several libraries and the military during World War II, he joined Penn State and was appointed university librarian in 1947 and archivist in 1950. He retired in 1970.]]>
Pictures of Belle MacHatton McComb as baby
Belle McComb, John McComb, Lillian, Bertrell and Ralph as children - Bassettaire Farm, Manquin, VA]]>
Pictures of Belle MacHatton McComb as baby
Belle McComb, John McComb, Lillian, Bertrell and Ralph as children - Bassettaire Farm, Manquin, VA]]>
Pictures of Belle MacHatton McComb as baby
Belle McComb, John McComb, Lillian, Bertrell and Ralph as children - Bassettaire Farm, Manquin, VA]]>
Dec. 29, 1896
Dear Mother:
I rec’d your letter a few days ago, and I was ashamed to learn that I had not written to you for so long,
indeed I thought I had written since you sent us the pictures. Well, I shall try and do better in the future.
We rec’d the pictures in good time and in good condition. We were delighted to get them. I think the
girls are fine looking. Those of Mr. MacHatton and yourself are very good. Now for the next thing, we wish
some of you to visit us next summer. If you can’t come, let some of the girls come and spend part if not all the
summer vacation with us. Please do not]]>
Dec. 29, 1896
Dear Mother:
I rec’d your letter a few days ago, and I was ashamed to learn that I had not written to you for so long,
indeed I thought I had written since you sent us the pictures. Well, I shall try and do better in the future.
We rec’d the pictures in good time and in good condition. We were delighted to get them. I think the
girls are fine looking. Those of Mr. MacHatton and yourself are very good. Now for the next thing, we wish
some of you to visit us next summer. If you can’t come, let some of the girls come and spend part if not all the
summer vacation with us. Please do not]]>
Dec. 29, 1896
Dear Mother:
I rec’d your letter a few days ago, and I was ashamed to learn that I had not written to you for so long,
indeed I thought I had written since you sent us the pictures. Well, I shall try and do better in the future.
We rec’d the pictures in good time and in good condition. We were delighted to get them. I think the
girls are fine looking. Those of Mr. MacHatton and yourself are very good. Now for the next thing, we wish
some of you to visit us next summer. If you can’t come, let some of the girls come and spend part if not all the
summer vacation with us. Please do not]]>
Jan. 7, 1904
My dear Mother
I have just received a letter from Mary enclosing a letter from Martha telling all about what a bad time you have been having. Mary McComb had mentioned some time ago you’re having a sore thumb and Joe had written that you had something like a felon on your thumb but as I hear nothing from home about it supposed it wasn’t anything serious. ]]>
Jan. 7, 1904
My dear Mother
I have just received a letter from Mary enclosing a letter from Martha telling all about what a bad time you have been having. Mary McComb had mentioned some time ago you’re having a sore thumb and Joe had written that you had something like a felon on your thumb but as I hear nothing from home about it supposed it wasn’t anything serious. ]]>
Jan. 7, 1904
My dear Mother
I have just received a letter from Mary enclosing a letter from Martha telling all about what a bad time you have been having. Mary McComb had mentioned some time ago you’re having a sore thumb and Joe had written that you had something like a felon on your thumb but as I hear nothing from home about it supposed it wasn’t anything serious. ]]>
March 4, 1904
Dear Mother and Sister,
We got home from Richmond yesterday about 3 P.M. We did not get Tom’s card till late Tuesday eve and we did not get his letter at all so we did not know anything of his intentions to come and in his card he said he would do a ]]>
March 4, 1904
Dear Mother and Sister,
We got home from Richmond yesterday about 3 P.M. We did not get Tom’s card till late Tuesday eve and we did not get his letter at all so we did not know anything of his intentions to come and in his card he said he would do a ]]>
Duncanville, ILL
Jan. 11th, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
We wish to congratulate you on the advent of your big daughter. Am so much relieved of anxiety. Hope they are both getting along well & will continue to do so...]]>
Jan. 11th, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
We wish to congratulate you on the advent of your big daughter. Am so much relieved of anxiety. Hope they are both getting along well & will continue to do so...]]>
Duncanville, ILL
Jan. 11th, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
We wish to congratulate you on the advent of your big daughter. Am so much relieved of anxiety. Hope they are both getting along well & will continue to do so...
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Susan Reid has original]]>
May 23, 1905
My dear Belle,
It is a long time since we have had a letter from you & we are not only anxious to hear from you but do want to see you all so much. I beg pardon for not writing to you sooner for I know you are waiting to hear from us. Well you see where we have landed & you are wondering what we are all doing...]]>
My dear Belle,
It is a long time since we have had a letter from you & we are not only anxious to hear from you but do want to see you all so much. I beg pardon for not writing to you sooner for I know you are waiting to hear from us. Well you see where we have landed & you are wondering what we are all doing...]]>
My dear Belle,
It is a long time since we have had a letter from you & we are not only anxious to hear from you but do want to see you all so much. I beg pardon for not writing to you sooner for I know you are waiting to hear from us. Well you see where we have landed & you are wondering what we are all doing...]]>
Susan's collection probably has original hand written]]>
Nov. 3, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
Did not think of this being the 45 & 47 anniversary of Ed and Will’s birth until I dated this letter. “How time do fly “as the old colored woman said when she was told that Christ was born 1800 years ago. Rec’d your cards from Paris & Richmond. I am looking for a long letter giving an account of your visit in Crawford Co. Did you see Abe? ]]>
Nov. 3, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
Did not think of this being the 45 & 47 anniversary of Ed and Will’s birth until I dated this letter. “How time do fly “as the old colored woman said when she was told that Christ was born 1800 years ago. Rec’d your cards from Paris & Richmond. I am looking for a long letter giving an account of your visit in Crawford Co. Did you see Abe? ]]>
Nov. 3, 1905
My dear John & Belle,
Did not think of this being the 45 & 47 anniversary of Ed and Will’s birth until I dated this letter. “How time do fly “as the old colored woman said when she was told that Christ was born 1800 years ago. Rec’d your cards from Paris & Richmond. I am looking for a long letter giving an account of your visit in Crawford Co. Did you see Abe? ]]>
Dec. 17, 1912
Dear Sister – you will receive a little package. We did not know the ages of any of the children but guessed at Lillian’s – I thought she was about 6 years old, so sent the set of dolls for her. The rest of the things you can ]]>
Dec. 17, 1912
Dear Sister – you will receive a little package. We did not know the ages of any of the children but guessed at Lillian’s – I thought she was about 6 years old, so sent the set of dolls for her. The rest of the things you can ]]>
Dec. 17, 1912
Dear Sister – you will receive a little package. We did not know the ages of any of the children but guessed at Lillian’s – I thought she was about 6 years old, so sent the set of dolls for her. The rest of the things you can ]]>
April 8, 1905
My dear Mother,
Received your letter yesterday. Somehow I just felt that the next letter I got from home would have bad news in it and I just trembled when Martin handed me the letter. Of course it is good if you are getting what Dale owes you but I never was so distressed in my life to think that I will never see my dear old home again]]>
April 8, 1905
My dear Mother,
Received your letter yesterday. Somehow I just felt that the next letter I got from home would have bad news in it and I just trembled when Martin handed me the letter. Of course it is good if you are getting what Dale owes you but I never was so distressed in my life to think that I will never see my dear old home again]]>
April 8, 1905
My dear Mother,
Received your letter yesterday. Somehow I just felt that the next letter I got from home would have bad news in it and I just trembled when Martin handed me the letter. Of course it is good if you are getting what Dale owes you but I never was so distressed in my life to think that I will never see my dear old home again]]>
Feb. 26, 1916
Dear Sister: Your letters and check came yesterday. Dear me, what you going to have next? Sure, you’re beating Job at his own game. ]]>
Feb. 26, 1916
Dear Sister: Your letters and check came yesterday. Dear me, what you going to have next? Sure, you’re beating Job at his own game. John's arm and back]]>
Feb. 26, 1916
Dear Sister: Your letters and check came yesterday. Dear me, what you going to have next? Sure, you’re beating Job at his own game. ]]>
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister Belle
I am alone this afternoon and am writing to some friends ?? Martha and Mary McComb as well as this to you. Mary and I ae real friends you know, perhaps that is all at our age.
I realize now more than ever what a blessing it is to have close friends such as you and Martha and ]]>
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister Belle
I am alone this afternoon and am writing to some friends ?? Martha and Mary McComb as well as this to you. Mary and I ae real friends you know, perhaps that is all at our age.
I realize now more than ever what a blessing it is to have close friends such as you and Martha and ]]>
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister Belle
I am alone this afternoon and am writing to some friends ?? Martha and Mary McComb as well as this to you. Mary and I ae real friends you know, perhaps that is all at our age.
I realize now more than ever what a blessing it is to have close friends such as you and Martha and ]]>
Dec. 16, 1932
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister
It being quite a while since I had a letter from you I really have forgotten whether I owe you a letter or not. However will be glad to hear from you and the family soon again.
I have some good news that I want to tell you about as well as that conditions are very bad here. The good news is that I have another fine grand son a month old past now and he has good health so far.]]>
Dec. 16, 1932
Mrs. Belle McComb
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Sister
It being quite a while since I had a letter from you I really have forgotten whether I owe you a letter or not. However will be glad to hear from you and the family soon again.
I have some good news that I want to tell you about as well as that conditions are very bad here. The good news is that I have another fine grand son. ]]>
Monday Morning
Dear Lizzie
Mary Am is just the same this morning as other mornings since I came no better and not visibly different. It could hardly be said there is hope.]]>
Monday Morning
Dear Lizzie
Mary Am is just the same this morning as other mornings since I came no better and not visibly different. It could hardly be said there is hope.]]>
Monday Morning
Dear Lizzie
Mary Am is just the same this morning as other mornings since I came no better and not visibly different. It could hardly be said there is hope.]]>
Mr. Editor - In complying with your request, I send you a short account of some of the things I have seen in my travels so far.]]>
Mr. Editor - In complying with your request, I send you a short account of some of the things I have seen in my travels so far]]>
Mr. Editor - In complying with your request, I send you a short account of some of the things I have seen in my travels so far]]>