HOLCOMBE, Egbert W., merchant; born Bainbridge, N. Y., April 6, 1847; English descent; son of Edwin and Priscilla (Lyon) HOLCOMBE; father’s occupation, carpenter; educated at Oswego, N. Y.; boyhood days spent in Michigan during pioneer days; at North Platte, Neb., when that town was a frontier post and William F. CODY was a U. S. scout; in early life he taught school; married Mary J. CAHILL, March 29, 1877; member I. O. O. F.; Republican; former postmaster under U. S. GRANT and Benjamin HARRISON; member of Episcopal church; engaged in the general merchandise business at Monteagle, Tenn., since 1882; also owns real estate and is Vice Pres. of the First National bank, Tracy City, Tenn.