J. ALLEN COOMBS, farmer and carpenter, Sec. 31; P. O. Lancaster; a native of Grant Co., son of Ed. P. and Nancy Coombs, who came to Grant Co. in 1836, from Pennsylvania; his father died in 1849. In August, 1864, enlisted in the army; he served until July, 1866. In April, 1867, he was married to Miss Almira Morrell, native of Grant Co., a daughter of Ruel Morrell. They have three children - Alfred, Ed. C. and Millicent.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.