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Augustine T. Holcomb, M. D., a prominent physician of Oakland County, who is established in a lucrative practice at Novi, was born in Welland County, Ontario, Canada, July 1, 1861, and is a son of Andrew T. and Lydia (Horton) Holcomb, the former of whom was born in North Pelham, Ontario, Canada, and died in 1900 at the age of 70 years.

Dr. Holcomb received a liberal education in his early years which prepared him to enter the St. Catherine Collegiate Institute, from which institution he went to the Detroit Medical College. After two years there, he entered the medical department of the Western Reserve University at Cleveland, Ohio, and was graduated there.

In 1884 Dr. Holcomb located for practice at the village of Judd’s Corners, Shiawassee County, Michigan, where he continued until November 7, 1892, when he removed to Novi, Oakland County, with the prospect of making that bustling town his permanent residence. He is building a handsome home on Main street, which promises to be an ornament to the village as well as a most comfortable and convenient house. This is in line with Dr. Holcomb’s general attitude ever since he has located here, at all times having been an advocate of the upbuilding of local enterprises.

Dr. Holcomb was married in 1886 to May E. Hartshorn, who is a daughter of Elijah Hartshorn, formerly a resident of Ontario, but at present a citizen of Durand, Michigan. Two children have been born to this marriage: August A., born August 20, 1894, and May, born April 19, 1896.

Dr. Holcomb has a large and constantly increasing practice in Oakland County and is popular both with the profession and the public. He is a valued member of the Royal Arch Masons, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of the Maccabees.