John Aaron Coombs

Male30 July 1913–28 January 1991

Brief Life History of John Aaron

John Aaron Coombs was born on 30 July 1913, in Hardinsburg, Posey Township, Washington, Indiana, United States. He married Janie Hutton Mertz on 19 May 1940. He died on 28 January 1991, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Hardinsburg, Posey Township, Washington, Indiana, United States.

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John Aaron Coombs
1913–1991
Janie Hutton Mertz
1918–2002
Marriage: 19 May 1940

Sources (3)

  • John A Coombs, "United States Social Security Death Index"
  • John Aaron Coombs, "Find A Grave Index"
  • John Aaron Coombs, "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    19 May 1940
  • World Events (8)

    1916 · The First woman elected into the US Congress

    Age 3

    Jeannette Pickering Rankin became the first woman to hold a federal office position in the House of Representatives, and remains the only woman elected to Congress by Montana.

    1917 · The Cleveland Metro Parks

    Age 4

    The vision of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park came from William Albert Stinchcomb when he was appointed chief engineer of the City Parks Department. The Parks are a system of nature preserved parks encircling the city. It is unofficially referred to as the Emerald Necklace, because of the ring of green around the city. It is home to over 300 miles of trails as well as nature education centers, golf courses, and a zoo. Today the site gets over 18 million visitors a year with varying amenities and geographical features.

    1935 · The FBI is Established

    Age 22

    The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.

    Name Meaning

    English (southern): variant of Coombe , with post-medieval excrescent -s.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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