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Paulina Elizabeth Cobb1,2,3

ID# 10233, (abt 1836 - )

Parents:

FatherWillard Burr Cobb (19 Jan 1807 - 6 Sep 1849)
MotherSubmit S. Garlinghouse (abt 1814 - bef 1880)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1836, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 30 Jul 1857, Francis C. Humphrey (b. abt 1831)7,8

Narrative:

Paulina Elizabeth Cobb was born about 1836 in IndianaG.4,5,6
     She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Willard Burr Cobb, in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.9
     Her father died on 6 Sep 1849, when Paulina was about 13 years old.10,11
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Submit S. Garlinghouse.12
     Paulina married Francis C. Humphrey, son of John Humphrey and Clarissa, on 30 Jul 1857, with Samuel Pavy offciating.7,8
     Paulina and Francis, and their children William and John, appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.13
     Paulina and Francis appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, enumerated 11 Aug 1870, reporting no real or personal estate. Their children William, Ann, Philinda, and Ida were listed as living with them.14
     Paulina and Francis appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Oil Twp., Perry Co., Indiana G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their children Philinda and Ida were listed as living with them.15
     No death record has been found for either Paulina or Francis. Un-sourced online trees report she died 12 Oct 1897 and he died 27 Apr 1898.

Children:
     Children with Francis C. Humphrey:

  1. William Webster Humphrey (10 Apr 1858 - 3 Mar 1942)
  2. John Humphrey (abt Feb 1859 - bef 1870)
  3. Ann E. Humphrey (abt 1862 - )
  4. Philinda Humphrey (11 Sep 1864 - 21 Dec 1935)
  5. Ida Emma Humphrey (13 May 1870 - 29 Feb 1944)
  6. Martin Henry Humphrey (5 Sep 1872 - 21 Dec 1934)
  7. Hiram Francis Humphrey (10 May 1878 - 29 Sep 1967)

Citations

  1. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Perlina E. Cobb.
  2. [S8456] Marriage Record, Switzerland Co., Indiana, 1849-1858:488, Francis C. Humphrey and Elizabeth P. Cobb.
  3. [S11727] John Humphrey household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows name as Paulina Humphrey.
  4. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 14 and state.
  5. [S11727] John Humphrey household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 24 and state.
  6. [S11735] Francis Humphrey household, 1870 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 34 and state.
  7. [S8456] Marriage Record, Switzerland Co., Indiana, 1849-1858:488, Francis C. Humphrey and Elizabeth P. Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S11735] Francis Humphrey household, 1870 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S1579] W. B. Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  10. [S1169] "U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index," Ancestry.com, record for Willard B. Cobb, 1850 census, shows month, county, and cause of death.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16644686, Willard Burr Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo, but date is unreadable.
  12. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  13. [S11727] John Humphrey household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
  14. [S11735] Francis Humphrey household, 1870 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
  15. [S11738] Francis Humphrey household, 1880 U.S. Census, Perry Co., Indiana.

Emma C. Cobb1,2,3

ID# 10234, (abt 1841 - 1871)

Parents:

FatherWillard Burr Cobb (19 Jan 1807 - 6 Sep 1849)
MotherSubmit S. Garlinghouse (abt 1814 - bef 1880)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Key Events:

Birth: abt 15 Aug 1841, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Apr 1861, Ripley Co., Indiana, John J. Morton (b. 28 Oct 1834, d. 11 May 1919)7,8,9
Death: 7 Dec 1871,10
Burial: Wesley Cemetery, Decatur Co., Indiana,11

Narrative:

Emma C. Cobb was born about 15 Aug 1841 in IndianaG.4,5,6
     Her father died on 6 Sep 1849, when Emma was 8 years old.12,13
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Submit S. Garlinghouse.14
     Emma married John J. Morton on 11 Apr 1861 in Ripley Co., IndianaG.7,8,9
     Emma and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 20 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $1,200 and personal estate of $800. Their children James, Anna, and Willard were listed as living with them, as were Henry Morton, age 18, an apprentice blacksmith, and Abram Lansbury, age 23, a blacksmith.15
     Emma died on 7 Dec 1871 at age ~30.10 She was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Decatur Co., IndianaG.11

Children:
     Children with John J. Morton:

  1. James B. Morton (21 Jul 1864 - 2 Aug 1901)
  2. Anna Morton (Aug 1867 - aft 1920)
  3. Willard B. Morton (7 Jul 1869 - 1 Apr 1896)
  4. Emma C. Morton (Nov 1871 - 15 Feb 1930)

Citations

  1. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Emma C. Cobb.
  2. [S2979] "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," FamilySearch.org, record for John J Morton and Emma Cobb.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 97048933, Emma C. Morton, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 8 and state.
  5. [S11742] John J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 28 and state.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 97048933, Emma C. Morton, includes tombstone photo showing age 30 yrs 3 mo 22 days at death 7 Dec 1871.
  7. [S2979] "Indiana Marriages, 1780-1992," FamilySearch.org, record for John J Morton and Emma Cobb, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S11742] John J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 97048933, Emma C. Morton, includes tombstone photo showing her as his wife.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 97048933, Emma C. Morton, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 97048933, Emma C. Morton, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S1169] "U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index," Ancestry.com, record for Willard B. Cobb, 1850 census, shows month, county, and cause of death.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16644686, Willard Burr Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo, but date is unreadable.
  14. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  15. [S11742] John J. Morton household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.

Marietta Eliza Cobb1,2,3

ID# 10237, (1845 - 1918)

Parents:

FatherWillard Burr Cobb (19 Jan 1807 - 6 Sep 1849)
MotherSubmit S. Garlinghouse (abt 1814 - bef 1880)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Key Events:

Birth: 2 Sep 1845, Napoleon, Indiana,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 22 Apr 1865, Decatur Co., Indiana, William Gibson Wynn (b. abt 9 Mar 1840, d. 31 Oct 1920)8,9
Death: 26 Oct 1918, 309 W. Dicks St., Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana,10,11
Burial: 28 Oct 1918, Oak Hill Cemetery,12

Narrative:

Marietta Eliza Cobb was born on 2 Sep 1845 in Napoleon, IndianaG.4,5,6,7
     Her father died on 6 Sep 1849, when Marietta was 4 years old.13,14
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Submit S. Garlinghouse.15
     Marietta moved to Switzerland Co.G with her mother, after she re-married. She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Joseph Israel, and stepfather, Joseph Israel.16
     Marietta married William Gibson Wynn, son of Joseph Wynn and Margaret Armstrong, on 22 Apr 1865 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Nixon Stewart officiating.8,9
     Marietta and William settled Illinois after their marriage. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Jonathan Creek, Moultrie Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $325. Their children Franklin and Samuel were listed as living with them.17
     Marietta and William returned to Indiana about 1873. They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Clifty Twp., Bartholomew Co., Indiana G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880. Their children Franklin, Samuel, Margaret, Ida, and Eva were listed as living with them, as was Hannah Clark, a servant.18
     Marietta and William moved to LebanonG about 1884.19 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana, at 511 Jennison St. G, enumerated 12 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage.20
      Marietta applied for a pension based on the Spanish American War service of her son Oscar 25 Jul 1904.21 Her pension was approved 12 Oct 1907, for $12 per month, effective the date of her application.22
     Marietta and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Center Twp., Boone Co., Indiana G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their farm, free of mortgage.23
     Marietta died on 26 Oct 1918, at her residence, 309 W. Dicks St., Lebanon, Boone Co., IndianaG, at age 73.10,11 She was buried on 28 Oct 1918 in Oak Hill CemeteryG.12

Children:
      Children with William Gibson Wynn

They had an additional child, name unknown, who died before 1900.24
  1. Franklin James Wynn (abt 1866 - 1 Apr 1898)
  2. Samuel W. Wynn (8 Jul 1869 - 8 Feb 1930)
  3. Margaret A. Wynn (20 Sep 1871 - 14 Jan 1958)
  4. Ida C. Wynn (17 Apr 1874 - 5 Dec 1932)
  5. Eva L. Wynn (1876 - 1962)
  6. Oscar U. Wynn (28 Jul 1880 - 13 Oct 1898)
  7. Lillian E. Wynn (9 Nov 1884 - 22 Dec 1961)

Citations

  1. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Marietta Cobb.
  2. [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows name as Margaret Israel.
  3. [S11721] Marietta Eliza Wynn, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Cobb.
  4. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 4 and state.
  5. [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 13 and state.
  6. [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows month, year, as 1846, age 53, and state.
  7. [S11721] Marietta Eliza Wynn, Certificate of Death, shows date, with year as 1845, city, and state.
  8. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, 1:467, William Wynn and Mary E. Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  9. [S11760] Gibson Winn household, 1870 U.S. Census, Moultrie Co., Illinois, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  10. [S11721] Marietta Eliza Wynn, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
  11. [S11774] Oscar M. Wynn, Pension Payment Cards, shows date.
  12. [S11721] Marietta Eliza Wynn, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  13. [S1169] "U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index," Ancestry.com, record for Willard B. Cobb, 1850 census, shows month, county, and cause of death.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16644686, Willard Burr Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo, but date is unreadable.
  15. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  16. [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
  17. [S11760] Gibson Winn household, 1870 U.S. Census, Moultrie Co., Illinois.
  18. [S11761] William G. Wynn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11765] Oscar Wynn obituary, The Evening Republic, shows he moved there with his parents 14 years before.
  20. [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana.
  21. [S11773] Oscar M. Wynn, Organization Index to Pension Files.
  22. [S11774] Oscar M. Wynn, Pension Payment Cards.
  23. [S11768] William G. Wynn household, 1910 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana.
  24. [S11766] William Wym household, 1900 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows her as mother of 8, with 5 living.

Alice M. Cobb1,2,3

ID# 10238, (1849 - 1920)

Parents:

FatherWillard Burr Cobb (19 Jan 1807 - 6 Sep 1849)
MotherSubmit S. Garlinghouse (abt 1814 - bef 1880)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb

Key Events:

Birth: 19 Mar 1849, Indiana,4,5,6
Marriage: 15 Dec 1870, Putnam Co., Indiana, James M. Taylor (b. 2 Feb 1846, d. 13 Jan 1915)7,8
Death: 13 Jul 1920, 227 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana,9,10
Burial: 15 Jul 1920, Roachdale Cemetery, Roachdale, Putnam Co., Indiana,11,12

Narrative:

Alice M. Cobb was born on 19 Mar 1849 in IndianaG.4,5,6
     Her father died on 6 Sep 1849, when Alice was 5 months old.13,14
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Submit S. Garlinghouse.15
     Alice moved to Switzerland Co.G with her mother, after she re-married. She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Cotton Twp., Switzerland Co., IndianaG, in the household of her mother, Joseph Israel, and stepfather, Joseph Israel.16
     Alice appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Franklin Twp., Putnam Co., IndianaG, in the household of her sister Sophronia and her husband, Hiram P Stage.17
     Alice married James M. Taylor, son of John G. Taylor and Margaret Catherwood, on 15 Dec 1870 in Putnam Co., IndianaG.7,8
     Alice and James moved to Boone Co.G before 1880. They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lebanon, Boone Co., Indiana G, enumerated 21 Jun 1880. Their children Inez, Thomas, and Charles were listed as living with them.18
     Alice and James moved to IndianapolisG before 1900. They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 1627 Cornelle Ave. G, enumerated 3 Jun 1900, reporting they rented their home.19
     Alice and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at 308 E North St. G, enumerated 22 Apr 1910, reporting they rented their home.20
     Her husband died on 13 Jan 1915 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IndianaG.21,22
     Alice appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, G in the household of her daughter Lillian and her husband, David D. Pence, Flat E at the Roberts Apartments on 327 North Illinois, listed as a lodger. Her daughter Inez and her husband, Clarence C. Marriott, were also listed as lodgers in the household, as was Thomas O. Brooks, who would become Lillian's second husband.23
     Alice died on 13 Jul 1920, at her home, 227 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IndianaG, at age 71.9,10 She was buried on 15 Jul 1920 in Roachdale Cemetery, Roachdale, Putnam Co., IndianaG.11,12

Children:
     Children with James M. Taylor:

  1. Inez R. Taylor (20 Oct 1871 - 5 May 1943)
  2. Thomas B. Taylor (11 Jul 1874 - 30 May 1946)
  3. Charles H. Taylor (11 Jan 1877 - 6 Apr 1957)
  4. Lillian B. Taylor (1 Dec 1881 - 3 Apr 1954)

Citations

  1. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Alice M. Cobb.
  2. [S11731] Hiram P. Stage household, 1870 U.S. Census, Putnam Co., Indiana, shows name as Alice M. Cobb.
  3. [S11380] Marriage Records, Putnam Co., Indiana, E:516, James M. Taylor and Alice M. Cobb.
  4. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 1 and state.
  5. [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana, shows age 12 and state.
  6. [S11784] Alice M. Taylor, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  7. [S11380] Marriage Records, Putnam Co., Indiana, E:516, James M. Taylor and Alice M. Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S11778] James M. Taylor household, 1880 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana, shows married.
  9. [S11784] Alice M. Taylor, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, and state.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 149595171, Alice M. Cobb Taylor, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 149595171, Alice M. Cobb Taylor, includes tombstone photo.
  12. [S11784] Alice M. Taylor, Certificate of Death, shows date, cemetery, and state.
  13. [S1169] "U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index," Ancestry.com, record for Willard B. Cobb, 1850 census, shows month, county, and cause of death.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16644686, Willard Burr Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo, but date is unreadable.
  15. [S2375] Submit S. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  16. [S11723] Joseph Israel household, 1860 U.S. Census, Switzerland Co., Indiana.
  17. [S11731] Hiram P. Stage household, 1870 U.S. Census, Putnam Co., Indiana.
  18. [S11778] James M. Taylor household, 1880 U.S. Census, Boone Co., Indiana.
  19. [S11781] James Taylor household, 1900 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
  20. [S11783] James M. Taylor household, 1910 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.
  21. [S11785] James M. Taylor, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  22. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 149595138, James M. Taylor, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  23. [S11786] David D. Pence household, 1920 U.S. Census, Marion Co., Indiana.