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Louisa Berry Long1,2,3

ID# 15442, (1812 - 1881)
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Parents:

FatherGriffin Long ( - btn Mar 1817 and Apr 1817)
MotherSarah Graham (abt 1780 - aft 1865)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 1812, Caldwell Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 30 Jan 1853, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, Caleb Clark Cobb (b. 25 Dec 1797, d. 19 Nov 1867)7,8
Death: 1881,9,10
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Narrative:

Louisa Berry Long was born in 1812 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     Her father died in Mar or Apr 1817, when Louisa was about 5 years old.11 She was probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her mother, Sarah Graham, in the 1820 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.12
     She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her mother, Sarah Graham, in the 1830 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.13
     Louisa appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (son Willis), one female age 20 to 30 (herself), and one male slave age 10 to 24. Her mother's household is apparently nearby, as she was listed next in the census record.14

Her Mysterious Relationship with Caleb Cobb --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     The relationship between Louisa and Caleb seems beset with mysteries. First, there is a series of transactions involving land left by her late father to his widow and children. The purchases started about the time of the birth of their first son, while she was still apparently living on the property with or near her mother. It seems Caleb set about acquiring the rights of all the heirs, apparently expending some effort to do so. On 15 Jul 1836 he purchased from Louisa's sister Maria and her husband, for $50, their right as "one of the legatees of Griffin Long desc'd." to 400 ac. on Spring Creek and the waters of Livingston Creek. On 26 Oct 1836 he purchased from Sarah, Long's widow, her right of dower on the same property, for $100, noting that she then lived there. On 26 Oct 1836 he purchased Louisa's rights as one of the legatees, for $70.15
     On 17 Jul 1841 he sold five acres of apparently the same 400-acre parcel to Daniel Jarrett for $25. He sold half the property to his two brothers as part of the 2 Aug 1841 sale of 18 different parcels, and a week later sold the other half to Louisa for $200, in neither case mentioning the previous sale of five acres. Then, on 8 Dec 1843, he obtained for $80 what appears to be further title to the same property, the rights of Thomas Long, of Sangamon Co, Illinois, which he had obtained from Louisa's sisters Eliza and Melvilla and their husbands. In that deed the tract was described a on the head of Spring Creek, belonging to heirs of Griffing Long desc'd.," the proper boundaries not known to the parities and undivided," reserving the one-third part which was the widow's right of dower. Was Caleb clearing the title to the land he had already sold, as he would have been required to do if the title became questionable? Why did he go to such trouble obtain the land then sell half of it back to Louisa? Was the other half valuable for the iron operations? Did she want it to return to her home place, or perhaps because her mother was still living there?16
     Then, three years before their marriage, Louisa appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of Caleb Clark Cobb, with Sarah Graham, her mother, and their son Gideon.17
     Caleb and Louisa's relationship seems to have been awkward for the family. A well-researched family history by Caleb's granddaughter-in-law, based on extensive contacts with older family members as well as written sources, states that after his first wife's death he "moved to Dycusburg and married Louisa Long, and had by her one son Gideon. They then moved to Crittenden Furnaces..." The account ignores the fact that this son predated the marriage by seven years, and that they had apparently been living together in Caldwell Co. for some years before the marriage. It also omits mention of their eariler son and their daughter Belle, who was born after the marriage, but who may have died young.18
     Louisa married Caleb Clark Cobb, son of Gideon Dyer Cobb and Modena Chittenden Clark, on 30 Jan 1853 in Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, with Collin Hodge officiating.7,8

Settling in DycusburgG --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Louisa and Caleb appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 13 Jul 1860, reporting no real estate, but $500 in personal estate. Their children Gideon and Belle were listed as living with them, They were apparently living near his brother Gideon as his household was listed second preceding in the record.19,20
     Her husband died on 19 Nov 1867 in Crittenden Furnaces, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG.21,22,23
     In the inventory of her husband's estate Louisa had set aside items valued at $534.25. They included livestock – a horse valued at $25, two cows and calves at $40, all the poultry at $7 and a saddle and bridle at $33; furnishings – a bed and furnishings at $90, spinning wheel at $2, a sewing machine at $10, and carpeting at $200; as well as provisions including animal feed for a year, at $100. At the sale of items not set aside for her, she bought additional furnishings, including tables and chairs.24
      On 12 Mar 1869 Louisa sold the portion of her father's land in Lyon Co.G that her late husband had sold to her in 1841, selling it to Samuel H. Cassidy for $1,300.25 On 25 May 1869 she purchased two lots in Dycusburg from Samuel H. Cassidy and his wife Narcissa, for $1,000, thus apparently trading the acreage for the two town lots. One was part of lot no. 15, on Main St., and the second was in the section known as Jacob's addition to the town.26
     Louisa appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 9 Aug 1870, reporting her occupation as farmer, but reporting no real or personal estate owned. Her children Willis and Gideon were listed as living with her, as were John and Mary E. Charles and their family, whose relationship to her, if any, is unknown.27
      On 1 Sep 1871 Louisa sold a small tract in Crittenden Co.G to R. H. Brown for $100. The exact size is not given, but it appears to be about a quarter acre.28 On 21 Dec 1871 she sold the 131-acre parcel in Lyon Co.G patented to by her father, but not granted until after his death. She sold it to George T. Hays of Vanderberg Co. Indiana for $105.50.29
     Louisa reportedly moved to IllinoisG after the death of her husband and re-married, but no further record has been found.30
     Louisa died in 1881 at age ~69.9,10

Children:
      Children with Caleb Clark Cobb

According to family documents, supported by their appearance in census records and Gideon's marriage record, Willis and Gideon were sons of Caleb and Louisa even though they were born many years before the parents' marriage. Belle, born after their marriage, also seems to have been their child but based only on her presence in their household in 1860. No further record of Belle has been found to prove or disprove this assumption.31,32,33
  1. Willis Berry Cobb (1836 - abt 1870)
  2. Gideon Berry Cobb+ (27 Jun 1846 - 16 Jul 1895)
  3. Belle Cobb (abt 1854 - )

Citations

  1. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows name as Louisa Berry (Long) Cobb.
  2. [S873] Crittenden Co. Marriage Records, loose papers, license and return for C. C. Cobb and Miss Louisa B. Long, 26 Jan 1853.
  3. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows name as Louisa P. Long.
  4. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows year and state.
  5. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows age 37, county, and state.
  6. [S819] Caleb C. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows age as 42, and state.
  7. [S873] Crittenden Co. Marriage Records, loose papers, license and return for C. C. Cobb and Miss Louisa B. Long, 26 Jan 1853, shows date and officiant.
  8. [S819] Caleb C. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows year.
  10. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, Q:397-8, Gideon B. Cobb & wife to William J. Boyd, 28 Mar 1883; sale of lots previously owned by Louisa; no deed found transferring ownership from Louisa to Gideon so it appears that happened by inheritance.
  11. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:295-6, Griffin Long, 1918, will dated 9 Mar 1817, proved in Apr 1817 term of county court.
  12. [S3157] Sarah Doom household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S1784] Sarah Long household, 1830 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  14. [S1797] Louisa Long household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:350-1, Isaac Mills & wife Maria to Caleb C. Cobb dated 15 Jul 1836; H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836; and H:284-5, Louisa Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836.
  16. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, K:247, Caleb C Cobb to Daniel Jarrett, 16 Sep 1841; K:249-52, C. C. Cobb to Robt. L. Cobb, David R Bell & Gideon D. Cobb dated 2 Aug 1841, item No. 14; K248, Caleb C. Cobb to Louisa Long, dated 9 Aug 1841; and O:143-4, John Ball & wife Eliza and William Snow & wife Malvilla to Thomas Long dated 9 May 1836, assigned to assigned to Caleb C. Cobb 8 Dec 1843.
  17. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  18. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 7.
  19. [S819] Caleb C. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky.
  20. [S1697] Gideon D. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, is listed with only one household between his and his brother's.
  21. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 7, citing "Family Bible," shows date and place.
  22. [S900] Inventory and Sale Books, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, C:77-8, C. C. Cobb Inventory, 13 Jul 1868, shows the appraisers were appointed at the Dec 1867 term of the county court.
  23. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, he does not appear in the household.
  24. [S900] Inventory and Sale Books, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, C:77-8, C. C. Cobb Inventory and account of sale, 13 Jul 1868.
  25. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:288-90, Mrs. L. B. Cobb to Samuel H. Cassidy 17 Dec 1870.
  26. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, I:559-60, Samuel H. Cassidy & wife Narcissa M. to Louisa B. Cobb, 18 Jun 1869.
  27. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky.
  28. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, K:126-7, Mrs. L. B. Cobb to R. H. Brown, 18 Sep 1871.
  29. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:476-7, Mrs. L. B. Cobb to George T. Hays, 31 Dec 1871.
  30. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows she moved to Illinois and re-married.
  31. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows Willis and Gideon as sons of Caleb and Louisa.
  32. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 7, shows Caleb married Louisa and by her had one son, Gideon.
  33. [S3399] Gideon B. Cobb and Sarah M McElevy, Return of Marriage to County Clerk, shows C. C. Cobb and Lousia Long as his parents.

Sarah Graham1,2,3

ID# 15443, (abt 1780 - aft 1865)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1780, Jefferson Co., Kentucky,4,5
Marriage: 27 Aug 1801, Nelson Co., Kentucky, Griffin Long (d. btn Mar 1817 and Apr 1817)1,6,7
Death: aft 1865,
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Narrative:

Sarah Graham was born about 1780 in Jefferson Co., KentuckyG.4,5
     Sarah married Griffin Long on 27 Aug 1801 in Nelson Co., KentuckyG.1,6,7
     Sarah and Griffin moved to Livingston Co.G shortly after their marriage. She was probably the female age 16 to 26 listed in the household of her husband, Griffin Long, in the 1810 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.8
     She was named an heir in the will of her husband, dated 9 Mar 1817, in which she was to retain possession of his plantation as long as she remained single and raised the children there.9
     Her husband died in Mar or Apr 1817, probably in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.10
     Sarah appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, listed as Sarah Doom. By some reports her adoptive father was named Doom, but why she was listed by her "maiden" name is unknown. The household consisted of one white male under age 10 (unknown), three white females under age 10 (daughters Louisa, Maria, and Melvilla), two age 10 to 16 (Matilda and Eliza), one age 26 to 45 (herself.)11
     Sarah appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5 (unknown), one female age 15 to 20 (daughter Louisa), and one age 40 to 50 (herself.)12
     On 26 Oct 1836 Sarah sold her right of dower to 400 ac. on Spring Creek and the waters of Livingston Creek, where she was then living, to Caleb Clark Cobb, for $100.13
     Sarah appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of one male age 15 to 20 and one age 20 to 30 (both unknown), and one female age 50 to 60 (herself). One member of the household was employed in the "learned professions and engineers." Was Sarah a teacher? Her daughter Louisa apparently lived nearby, as her household is listed as the preceding one on the record.14
     Sarah appeared with her daughter Louisa on the 1850 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of Caleb Clark Cobb, Louisa's future husband.15
     Sarah was named an heir in the will of her son Philip dated 22 Jul 1856 in St. Francois Co., MissouriG, to receive his interest in her late husband's estate.16
     Sarah moved to IllinoisG where her daughters Eliza and Melvilla and their families were living by 1860.17 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Elizabeth Twp., Jo Daviess Co., IllinoisG, in the household of her daughter Eliza and her husband, John B. Ball.18
     Sarah was apparently the female age 80 to 90 listed on the 1865 State Census of Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., IllinoisG, in the household of John B. Ball, husband of her daugher Eliza.19
     Sarah died after 1865.

Children:
      Children with Griffin Long

Matilda Long, who married Archibald S. Lackman 1 Jun 1821 in Caldwell Co., appears to have also been their daughter. She appears to be one of the females in the 1810 census, Griffin Long household, and 1820 census, Louisa Doom household, which would place her birth at about 1803. She and Archibald had a son Griffin, and a son David who was listed in 1850 census with Sarah and daughter Louisa.20,21,22,23
  1. Philip Graham Long+ (13 Feb 1805 - 15 Feb 1864)
  2. Eliza Y. Long+ (4 Dec 1809 - 9 Jan 1898)
  3. Maria Long+ (abt 1810 - )
  4. Louisa Berry Long+ (1812 - 1881)
  5. Melvilla Long+ (abt 1 Mar 1816 - 2 Jun 1855)

Citations

  1. [S2835] Griffin Long and Sarah Graham, marriage bond.
  2. [S892] "Kentucky Marriages to 1850," Ancestry.com, record for Griffin Long and Sarah Graham.
  3. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836, signed with a mark, with name written as Sarah Long.
  4. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows age 70, county, as Nelson, which was not formed from Jefferson until 1785, and state.
  5. [S2488] John Ball household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, shows age 81 and state.
  6. [S892] "Kentucky Marriages to 1850," Ancestry.com, record for Griffin Long and Sarah Graham, shows date, county, and state.
  7. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836, shows her as selling her right of dower as relic of Griffin Long.
  8. [S2825] Griffin Long household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  9. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:295-6, Griffin Long, 1918.
  10. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:295-6, Griffin Long, 1918, will dated 9 Mar 1817, proved in Apr 1817 term of county court.
  11. [S3157] Sarah Doom household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  12. [S1784] Sarah Long household, 1830 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:350-1, Isaac Mills & wife Maria to Caleb C. Cobb dated 15 Jul 1836; H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836; and H:284-5, Louisa Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836.
  14. [S1794] Sarah Long household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  16. [S10336] Wills, St. Francois Co., Missouri, 1:53-4, will of Philip G. Long.
  17. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, A:451, Louisa B. Cobb, to Sarah Long, 11 Aug 1857, shows both as "of" Crittenden Co.
  18. [S2488] John Ball household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois.
  19. [S10332] John Ball household, 1865 Illinois State Census, Jo Daviess Co., Illinois, Elizabeth.
  20. [S7593] Fowler, Frankfort Chapter N. S. D. A. R., "Caldwell County Marriage Bonds", pg 7, record for Arch L. Lackman to Matilda Long, shows date.
  21. [S2825] Griffin Long household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows three females under age 10.
  22. [S3157] Sarah Doom household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows two females age 10 to 16.
  23. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows Sarah, Louisa, and David Lackman included in the household.

Griffin Long1,2,3

ID# 15444, ( - 1817)
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Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Marriage: 27 Aug 1801, Nelson Co., Kentucky, Sarah Graham (b. abt 1780, d. aft 1865)1,4,5
Death: btn Mar 1817 and Apr 1817, Caldwell Co., Kentucky,6
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Narrative:


     Griffin appeared on the 1800 tax list of in Nelson Co., KentuckyG, reporting that he owned one horse. He does not appear in earlier or later tax lists, so apparently he lived there only briefly as an adult.7
     Griffin married Sarah Graham on 27 Aug 1801 in Nelson Co., KentuckyG.1,4,5
     Griffin and Sarah moved to Livingston Co.G shortly after their marriage.

Establishing His Homestead --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      On 6 Dec 1802 Griffin was issued a certificate by the county commissioners for 400 acres on Spring Creek Livingston Co. The certificate was issued under the 1795 Act of the General Assembly of Kentucky, and indicated that he had established that he was over age 18 and had lived on the land for at least a year. It entitled the holder to pay the required fees, have a survey made to establish the actual boundaries, and finally a patent issued by the state to confer title.8,9
     Griffin appeared on the 1803 tax list of in Livingston Co.G, reporting 600 acres of land, apparently in error, and four horses. He did not appear for some reason on the 1804 list, and the 1805 list for that part of the county is lost. He appeared on the 1806, 1807, and 1808 lists reporting 400 acres and 3, 7, and 7 horses respectively. On the 1809 list he reported the 400-acre parcel and 5 horses, and also a 200-acre parcel on Crab Creek.10
     The part of Livingston Co. where Griffin lived became part of Caldwell Co., effective 1 May 1809. He appears on the Caldwell Co. tax lists for 1809 through 1817, reporting each year the 400-acre property on Spring Creek and from three to eight horses. In 1814, 1815, and 1816 he also reported land in Livingston Co. on behalf of the M. White estate.11
     Griffin appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, His household was recorded as consisting of one male under age 10 (son Philip), one age 16 to 26 (himself), three females under 10 (daughters Matilda, Maria and Eliza), one age 26 to 45 (wife, Sarah Graham), and three slaves.12
      Jacob Miller was issued a certificate by the county commissioners for 400 acres on Spring Creek, adjacent to Griffin's tract, on 7 May 1804. On 2 Dec 1810 he assigned that certificate to Griffin, presumably in exchange for a payment, but available records do not show what the consideration was.13

A Very Long Probate --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Griffin made payment of $80 for his original 400-acre grant in two installments. A survey was completed for the parcel 16 Nov 1815, and the patent was issued by the state 3 Feb 1817.14,15
     Griffin left a will dated 9 Mar 1817 in which he left possession of his plantation to his wife so long as she remained single and raised and educated the children there; specified that his son Philip was to be raised, educated, and trained in the trade of tannery by his friend Benny Doom who was to receive $75 in exchange; stated that the children were to each receive an equal share of his estate as they come of age; and, in apparent contradiction to the first term, said his wife was to keep possession if she pleased as long as she, or she and her husband if she married, made good use of the property, otherwise the executor was to do as he thought best. He named Col. Samuel Glenn as his executor.2
     Griffin died, in Mar or Apr 1817, probably in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.6
     His will was proved at the Apr 1817 term of the Caldwell Co. county court.2 Col. Samuel Glenn, as his executor, reported Griffin's property on the Caldwell Co. tax lists from 1817 until 1838. He reported three horses the first two years, but after that only the 400 acres of land.16
     A survey for a 131-acre grant on Spring Creek in Caldwell Co. was made in Griffin's name on 15 Dec 1818, based on the certificate he had obtained from Jacob Miller in 1810. The property was bounded by Griffin's 400-acre tract and properties of other owners, and it appears that 131 acres of the authorized 400 acres was available as unclaimed land. There is no record of who arraigned for the survey to be made.17
     The settlement of the estate was filed on 10 Feb 1830. No reason for the long delay was given. The executor reported that he had collected $210 from the sale of property and notes payable to the deseased, and $42.50 in rent from his land. He had paid debts and taxes totaling $230.50, leaving a balance of $22. The settlement was examined and approved by the county court at its Feb 1830 term.18

Caleb Cobb Tries to Consolidate the Property --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     In 1836 Caleb Clark Cobb, who would later marry Griffin's daughter Louisa, set about acquiring the rights to the property left by Griffin to his widow and children, apparently expending some effort to do so. On 15 Jul 1836 he purchased from Griffin's daughter Maria and her husband their right as "one of the legatees of Griffin Long desc'd." to 400 ac. on Spring Creek and the waters of Livingston Creek for $50. On 26 Oct 1836 he purchased from Griffin's widow Sarah her right of dower on the same property, for $100, noting that she then lived there. On 26 Oct 1836 he purchased the rights of Griffin's daughter Louisa for $70.19 Then, on 8 Dec 1843, after he had already sold half the parcel back to Louisa, Caleb purchased the rights of Griffin's brother Thomas, of Sangamon Co, Illinois, in a tract on the head of Spring Creek "belonging to heirs of Griffing Long desc'd," for $80. Thomas had obtained those rights from Griffin's daughter Eliza and her husband and from Griffin's daughter Melvilla and her husband.20
     A patent was issued in Griffin's name 28 Dec 1846 for the 131 acres surveyed in 1818. Who paid the fees, who arraigned for the patent, and the reason for the long delay are unknown. No record has been found of how the property was disposed of by his heirs.21

Children:
      Children with Sarah Graham

Matilda Long, who married Archibald S. Lackman 1 Jun 1821 in Caldwell Co., appears to have also been their daughter. She appears to be one of the females in the 1810 census, Griffin Long household, and 1820 census, Louisa Doom household, which would place her birth at about 1803. She and Archibald had a son Griffin, and a son David who was listed in 1850 census with Sarah and daughter Louisa.22,23,24,25
  1. Philip Graham Long+ (13 Feb 1805 - 15 Feb 1864)
  2. Eliza Y. Long+ (4 Dec 1809 - 9 Jan 1898)
  3. Maria Long+ (abt 1810 - )
  4. Louisa Berry Long+ (1812 - 1881)
  5. Melvilla Long+ (abt 1 Mar 1816 - 2 Jun 1855)

Citations

  1. [S2835] Griffin Long and Sarah Graham, marriage bond.
  2. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:295-6, Griffin Long, 1918.
  3. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows Sarah, age 70, and Louisa, age 37, from which I conclude that Sarah is likely either the mother or mother-in-law of Lousia, and thus Sarah had a husband named Long.
  4. [S892] "Kentucky Marriages to 1850," Ancestry.com, record for Griffin Long and Sarah Graham, shows date, county, and state.
  5. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836, shows her as selling her right of dower as relic of Griffin Long.
  6. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:295-6, Griffin Long, 1918, will dated 9 Mar 1817, proved in Apr 1817 term of county court.
  7. [S10331] Nelson Co. tax lists, 1880, Commissioners no. 2, pg 13.
  8. [S10358] Griffin Long, patent file, 3 Feb 1817, Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office, certificate 6 Dec 1802, shows location.
  9. [S2824] Certificates for land granted by the Livingston County Court, 1801-1806, pg 60, no. 531, Griffen Long.
  10. [S4054] Livingston Co. tax lists, 1803, Upper District, pg 8, shows 600 acres 3rd rate land but omits watercourse and name entered; 1806, Upper District, pg 21; 1807, Upper District, pg 23; 1808, Upper District, pg 19; and 1809, Upper District, pg 18.
  11. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1809, pg 14, 1810, pg 20; 1811, pg 28; 1812, pg 23; 1813, pg 22; 1814, pg 22; 1815, pg 21; and 1816, pg 24.
  12. [S2825] Griffin Long household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S10359] Griffin Long, patent file, 28 Dec 1846, Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office, certificate 7 May 1804.
  14. [S2824] Certificates for land granted by the Livingston County Court, 1801-1806, pg 60, no. 531, Griffen Long, shows payments.
  15. [S10358] Griffin Long, patent file, 3 Feb 1817, Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office, survey, 16 Nov 1815; patent , 3 Feb 1817.
  16. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1817, pg 14; 1818, pg 16; 1819, pg 13; 1820, pg 21; 1821, pg 30; 1822, pg 16; 1823, pg 20; 1824, pg 19; 1825, pg 19; 1826, pg 15; 1827, pg 16, 1828, pg 20; 1829, pg 21; 1830, pg 22; 1831 and 1832, books missing; 1833, pg 25; 1834, book lost; 1835, pg 18; 1836, book lost; 1837, pg 18; and 1838, pg 19.
  17. [S10359] Griffin Long, patent file, 28 Dec 1846, Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office, survey 15 Dec 1818.
  18. [S7244] Inventories Books, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:382-3.
  19. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, H:350-1, Isaac Mills & wife Maria to Caleb C. Cobb dated 15 Jul 1836; H:284, Sally Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836; and H:284-5, Louisa Long to same dated 26 Oct 1836.
  20. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, K:247, Caleb C Cobb to Daniel Jarrett, 16 Sep 1841; K:249-52, C. C. Cobb to Robt. L. Cobb, David R Bell & Gideon D. Cobb dated 2 Aug 1841, item No. 14; K248, Caleb C. Cobb to Louisa Long, dated 9 Aug 1841; and O:143-4, John Ball & wife Eliza and William Snow & wife Malvilla to Thomas Long dated 9 May 1836, assigned to assigned to Caleb C. Cobb 8 Dec 1843.
  21. [S10359] Griffin Long, patent file, 28 Dec 1846, Kentucky Secretary of State, Land Office, patent 28 Dec 1846.
  22. [S7593] Fowler, Frankfort Chapter N. S. D. A. R., "Caldwell County Marriage Bonds", pg 7, record for Arch L. Lackman to Matilda Long, shows date.
  23. [S2825] Griffin Long household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows three females under age 10.
  24. [S3157] Sarah Doom household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows two females age 10 to 16.
  25. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows Sarah, Louisa, and David Lackman included in the household.

Belle Cobb1

ID# 15445, (abt 1854 - )
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCaleb Clark Cobb (25 Dec 1797 - 19 Nov 1867)
MotherLouisa Berry Long (1812 - 1881)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: abt 1854, Illinois,1
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Narrative:

Belle Cobb was born about 1854 in IllinoisG.1
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, in the household of her parents, Caleb Clark Cobb and Louisa Berry Long.1,2
     Belle does not appear in the 1870 census of her supposed mother, Louisa Berry Long, when she would have been about 16 years old. She may have died by then, she may have married although she would have been pretty young for that, or she may have been living elsewhere. In any case, not other record of her has been found.3
Research Note, 19 May 2021:
The only evidence that Belle was the daughter of Caleb and Louisa is that she is listed in their household in the 1860 census, which does not show relationships, with the surname Cobb. She is shown as born in Illinois while her parents were not know to have lived there, but Louisa did have two sisters living there at the time, so it is possible she went there to give birth.1

Citations

  1. [S819] Caleb C. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky.
  2. [S1697] Gideon D. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, is listed with only one household between his and his brother's.
  3. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows Louisa with sons Willis, Gideon, and the Charles family.

Thomas Jefferson Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15446, (1826 - 1881)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCaleb Clark Cobb (25 Dec 1797 - 19 Nov 1867)
MotherMary W. Machen (28 Jan 1804 - 11 Oct 1835)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 5 Sep 1826, Caldwell Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 24 May 1848, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, Almeda Glenn (b. 14 Aug 1827, d. 4 Jan 1899)4,7,8
Death: 22 Feb 1881,9,10,11
Burial: Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., Kentucky,12,13
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Narrative:

Thomas Jefferson Cobb was born on 5 Sep 1826 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Caleb Clark Cobb, in the 1830 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.14
     His mother died on 11 Oct 1835, when Thomas was 9 years old.15,16,17 According to family lore, after the death of his mother in the fall of 1835, Thomas went to live with the family of his mother's brother, Willis Benson Machen. But he apparently returned to his father's home by 1840.18
     He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father in the 1840 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.19
     Thomas married Almeda Glenn, daughter of Col. Samuel Glenn and Nancy Langston, on 24 May 1848 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.4,7,8
     Thomas and Almeda appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 18 Sep 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000, and 8 slaves, 4 male and 4 female. Their son Henry was listed as living with them, as well as a 21-year-old laborer, Thomas Smith, who may have been a hired hand on the farm.20,21
     He was a farmer all his life.20,22,23
     Thomas and Almeda appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 6 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $5,000, personal estate valued at $8,900, including nine slaves in two slave houses, of which one, as 12 year-old male, was reported as a fugitive. Their children Henry, Samuel, Mary, Giles, and Lucy were listed as living with them.22,24

Enlarging His Land Holdings --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Thomas purchased 200 acres on the waters of Claylick Creek in Crittenden Co.G from H. P. Williams on 26 Jan 1864. Williams had purchased the property from Thomas's uncle, Gideon Dyer Cobb Jr., on 1 Jan 1859 for $775, paid by two notes for $387.50 each, due one and two years later. Apparently he failed to pay the notes, and then endorsed the deed to Thomas who paid them off. But the title seemed to have been in question after Gideon's bankruptcy, so the assignee issued a new deed to Thomas 5 Apr 1872.25 On 21 Oct 1874 Thomas sold two parcels of that tract, one to Harriett E. Morris for $50, and the other to Thomas Greenlee for $300. On 11 Feb 1875 he sold a third parcel to S. T. Greenlee, also for $300.26 The size of these parcels is not stated in the deeds, leaving it unclear how much of the original parcel he may have retained. Curiously, after his death his widow sold the entire 200 acres, excepting only 60 acres conveyed to Mrs. Morris.27
     Thomas was issued letters of administration on 14 Dec 1867 in Crittenden Co.G for the estate of his father, who had died intestate (without leaving a will). He posted a bond with his uncle Gideon Dyer Cobb Jr. as surety.28
     Thomas and Almeda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 27 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $2000 and personal estate valued at $800. Their children Henry, Samuel, Mary, Giles, Jefferson, Thomas, and William were listed as living with them.23
Thomas Jefferson Cobb's tombstone
photo courtesy Becky Boyd Scarborough

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      On 14 Oct 1869 Thomas sold 65 acres on Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G for $650 to M. L. Scott, receiving $200 in cash and two notes for the balance.29 On 18 Jul 1870 he sold 9 acres on the waters of Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G for $700 to James M. Harver, receiving $400 in cash and a note due 1 Jan 1871 for the balance.30 On 25 Sep 1871 Thomas sold a parcel on Livingston Creek in Lyon Co.G for $600 to Wilson Ballentine, receiving $340 in cash and a note due 1 Jan 1871 for the balance.31 He sold 95 acres on Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G to his eldest son, Henry, on 25 Sep 1871, for $800. He paid with two notes of $400 each, one due 1 Jan 1872 and the other a year later.32 No record has been found of how he obtained these parcels, but the timing suggests they may have come from his father's estate. His will mentions his "home place," the purchase of which has also not been found. Perhaps it too came from his father's estate, though it is quite possible the deed was never recorded, or simply has not been found in the records.
     Thomas purchased a parcel of unspecified size adjacent to his own property on 8 Jan 1872, for $100 from Catherine Eades.33 He purchased 60 acres on the waters of Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G on 13 Nov 1877, for $461 from Royal Bingham.34

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     Thomas left a will dated 14 Aug 1879, naming his wife, Almeda Glenn, to serve as executor, and also to receive all property of every kind. She was authorized to sell any landed property except the "home survey." As executrix, she was to be advised by their sons Henry and Giles, who were also to serve as alternates if she died.3
     Thomas and Almeda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880, with their oldest son, Samuel, and his wife apparently living close by as they were listed next in the record. Their children Giles, Jefferson, Thomas, and William were listed as living with them.35
     Thomas died on 22 Feb 1881 at age 54.9,10,11 He was buried in Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., KentuckyG.12,13
     His will was proved on 28 Feb 1881 in County Court, Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG. It was much later, on 6 Apr 1918, recorded in Chrittenden Co. as well, for reasons unsaid.3

Children:
     Children with Almeda Glenn:

  1. Henry Clark Cobb (30 Mar 1849 - 5 Mar 1931)
  2. Samuel Gideon Cobb+ (29 Oct 1850 - 10 Feb 1882)
  3. Nancy Ellen Cobb (26 Jul 1852 - 15 Jan 1853)
  4. Robert Andrew Cobb (24 Oct 1853 - 22 Apr 1854)
  5. Mary Wood Cobb+ (13 Aug 1856 - 16 Sep 1925)
  6. Giles Akin Cobb+ (15 Mar 1857 - 7 Aug 1923)
  7. Thomas Lindsey Cobb (1 Mar 1859 - 15 Mar 1859)
  8. Lucy May Cobb (31 Mar 1860 - 5 Jun 1862)
  9. Jefferson Davis Cobb+ (14 Oct 1861 - 16 May 1943)
  10. Willie Machen Cobb (10 Apr 1863 - 24 May 1863)
  11. Thomas Ella Cobb (9 Jul 1865 - 23 Apr 1881)
  12. William Francis Cobb+ (24 Jul 1867 - 22 Oct 1940)

Citations

  1. [S2308] Ruth Cobb letter to Irvin S. Cobb, 29 Aug 1931, pg 11, shows name as Thos. Jefferson Cobb.
  2. [S2303] Kilbury-Cobb, "RE: Cobb Ancestry," e-mail to author, 15 Jun 2001, shows name as Thomas Jefferson Cobb.
  3. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918.
  4. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, and county, as Lyon [but Lyon was not formed until 1854].
  5. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439237, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo that shows same.
  6. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows age 23, county, and state.
  7. [S1967] "U.S. States - Marriage Index (1728-1850)," Genealogy.com, record for Thomas J. Cobb and Almedia Glenn, shows date, county, as Caldwell, and state.
  8. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918, shows married.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439237, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, shows date, as 22nd, and includes tombstone photo that shows same.
  10. [S2309] Lyon County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Lyon County, pg 81, shows date as 23rd.
  11. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 23rd.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439237, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, and includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8.
  14. [S577] C. C. Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S2088] Mary W. Cobb grave marker, Eddyville Cemetery, shows date.
  16. [S2303] Kilbury-Cobb, "RE: Cobb Ancestry," e-mail to author, 15 Jun 2001, shows date.
  17. [S574] C. C. Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows no white women in the household.
  18. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 7.
  19. [S574] C. C. Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  20. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  21. [S1744] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  22. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  23. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  24. [S1674] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  25. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, K:420-1, F. W. Clements, Assignee of G. D. Cobb in Bankruptcy, to Thos J. Cobb, 8 May 1872.
  26. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, M:195-6, Thos J Cobb to Harriett .E Morris, 19 Mar 1875; M:277-8, same to Thomas Greenlee, 15 Apr 1875; and M:383-4, same to S T Greenlee, 11 Nov 1875.


  27. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, R:282-3, Almeda Cobb to Jasper N. Riley, 16 Jul 1884.
  28. [S7245] Administrator, Executor and Curator Bonds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1865-1876:36.
  29. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:79-80, Thos. J. Cobb to M. L. Scott, 15 Oct 1869.
  30. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:208-9, Thos. J. Cobb to James M. Harver, 22 Jul 1870.
  31. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:561-2, Thos. J. Cobb to Wilson Ballentine, 31 May 1872.
  32. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:562-3, Thos. J. Cobb to Henry C. Cobb, 1 Jun 1873.
  33. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:510-1, Catherine Eades & husband Wm. R. to Thos. J. Cobb, 19 Feb 1872.
  34. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, F:71-2, Royal Bingham & wife Rebecca J. to Thos. J. Cobb, 26 Nov 1877.
  35. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.

Almeda Glenn1,2

ID# 15447, (1827 - 1899)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCol. Samuel Glenn (26 Mar 1775 - 21 Jan 1854)
MotherNancy Langston (19 Jan 1791 - 29 Jan 1851)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 14 Aug 1827, Caldwell Co., Kentucky,3,4,5
Marriage: 24 May 1848, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, Thomas Jefferson Cobb (b. 5 Sep 1826, d. 22 Feb 1881)6,7,8
Death: 4 Jan 1899,3,4
Burial: Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., Kentucky,9
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Narrative:

Almeda Glenn was born on 14 Aug 1827 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.3,4,5
     She was probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Col. Samuel Glenn, in the 1830 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.10 She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.11
     Almeda married Thomas Jefferson Cobb, son of Caleb Clark Cobb and Mary W. Machen, on 24 May 1848 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.6,7,8
     Almeda and Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 18 Sep 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000, and 8 slaves, 4 male and 4 female. Their son Henry was listed as living with them, as well as a 21-year-old laborer, Thomas Smith, who may have been a hired hand on the farm.12,13
Almeda (Glenn) Cobb
photo courtesy Judith Kilbury-Cobb

     Almeda and Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 6 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $5,000, personal estate valued at $8,900, including nine slaves in two slave houses, of which one, as 12 year-old male, was reported as a fugitive. Their children Henry, Samuel, Mary, Giles, and Lucy were listed as living with them.14,15
     Almeda and Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, enumerated 27 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $2000 and personal estate valued at $800. Their children Henry, Samuel, Mary, Giles, Jefferson, Thomas, and William were listed as living with them.16
     She was named executrix and an heir in the will of her husband, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, dated 14 Aug 1879, to receive all his property of every kind. She was to be advised in her role as executrix by their sons Henry and Giles.17
     Almeda and Thomas appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880, with their oldest son, Samuel, and his wife apparently living close by as they were listed next in the record. Their children Giles, Jefferson, Thomas, and William were listed as living with them.18
     Her husband died on 22 Feb 1881.19,20,21
     After her husband's death in 1881, Almeda continued to live at the "home place" they had shared.22 On 19 Apr 1884 she sold the 200-acre parcel in Crittenden Co.G that her late husband had purchased in 1864, excepting 60 acres he had sold to Mrs. Morris. She sold it to Jasper N. Riley, for $600.23 On 25 Feb 1886 Almeda sold the 60-acre parcel on the waters of Skinframe Creek that her late husband had purchased from Royal Bingham in 1877. She received $450 from George Kinnis for the property, $300 in cash and note for the balance. The note was recorded as paid off in Dec 1888.24
     Almeda died on 4 Jan 1899 at age 71.3,4 She was buried in Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., KentuckyG.9

Children:
     Children with Thomas Jefferson Cobb:

  1. Henry Clark Cobb (30 Mar 1849 - 5 Mar 1931)
  2. Samuel Gideon Cobb+ (29 Oct 1850 - 10 Feb 1882)
  3. Nancy Ellen Cobb (26 Jul 1852 - 15 Jan 1853)
  4. Robert Andrew Cobb (24 Oct 1853 - 22 Apr 1854)
  5. Mary Wood Cobb+ (13 Aug 1856 - 16 Sep 1925)
  6. Giles Akin Cobb+ (15 Mar 1857 - 7 Aug 1923)
  7. Thomas Lindsey Cobb (1 Mar 1859 - 15 Mar 1859)
  8. Lucy May Cobb (31 Mar 1860 - 5 Jun 1862)
  9. Jefferson Davis Cobb+ (14 Oct 1861 - 16 May 1943)
  10. Willie Machen Cobb (10 Apr 1863 - 24 May 1863)
  11. Thomas Ella Cobb (9 Jul 1865 - 23 Apr 1881)
  12. William Francis Cobb+ (24 Jul 1867 - 22 Oct 1940)

Citations

  1. [S1301] Giles A. Cobb, Return of A Birth, shows name as Almeda Glenn.
  2. [S1967] "U.S. States - Marriage Index (1728-1850)," Genealogy.com, record for Thomas J. Cobb and Almedia Glenn.
  3. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 11, section compiled Margaret Cobb from her mother's notes, shows date.
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21438706, Almeda Glenn Cobb, shows date and tombstone photo that appears to show same.
  5. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows age 22, county, and state.
  6. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, and county, as Lyon [but Lyon was not formed until 1854].
  7. [S1967] "U.S. States - Marriage Index (1728-1850)," Genealogy.com, record for Thomas J. Cobb and Almedia Glenn, shows date, county, as Caldwell, and state.
  8. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918, shows married.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21438706, Almeda Glenn Cobb, includes tombstone photo.
  10. [S10086] Samuel Glenn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  11. [S10087] Saml Glenn household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  12. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  13. [S1744] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  14. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S1674] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  16. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  17. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918.
  18. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  19. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439237, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, shows date, as 22nd, and includes tombstone photo that shows same.
  20. [S2309] Lyon County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Lyon County, pg 81, shows date as 23rd.
  21. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 23rd.
  22. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:632-4, Jeff D. Cobb to Giles A. Cobb, mentions the widow Almeda Cobb was then living on the home place of Thos. J. Cobb, decd., 28 May 1886.
  23. [S2793] Deeds, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, R:282-3, Almeda Cobb to Jasper N. Riley, 16 Jul 1884.
  24. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, I:476-7, Almeda Cobb, wife of Thos. J. Cobb decd. to George Kinnis, lien released 4 Dec 1888, 26 Jan 1891.

Henry Clark Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15448, (1849 - 1931)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherThomas Jefferson Cobb (5 Sep 1826 - 22 Feb 1881)
MotherAlmeda Glenn (14 Aug 1827 - 4 Jan 1899)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 30 Mar 1849, Caldwell Co., Kentucky,4,5,6,7
Marriage: 25 Oct 1871, Lyon Co., Kentucky, Addie Dilcea Holloway (b. 11 Feb 1856, d. 25 Oct 1906)8,9
Death: 5 Mar 1931, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas,10,11
Burial: 6 Mar 1931, Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas,12,13
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Narrative:

Henry Clark Cobb was born on 30 Mar 1849 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of District No. 1, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, Thomas Jefferson Cobb and Almeda Glenn.14,15 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.16,17 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.18
     Henry bought 95 acres on Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G from his father on 25 Sep 1871, for $800. He paid with two notes of $400 each, one due 1 Jan 1872 and the other a year later.19
Henry C. Cobb
photo courtesy Judith Kilbury-Cobb

     Henry married Addie Dilcea Holloway, daughter of Robert C. Holloway and Catharine Cash Boyd, on 25 Oct 1871 at her mother's home in Lyon Co., KentuckyG, with Rev. Allison Akin officiating.8,9
     Henry was named an executor in the will of his father, dated 14 Aug 1879, along with his brother, Giles, to advise their mother in her role as executrix, or to serve as alternates in the event of her death.20

A Businessman in KuttawaG --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Henry purchased a lot in KuttawaG on 8 Jan 1883, for $250 from Charles Anderson.21 He sold 95 acres on Skinframe Creek in Lyon Co.G to his brother-in-law, David P. Glenn, on 16 Jul 1883 for $1,400, with $400 paid in cash and the balance by two notes. Half was due 1 Jan 1884 and the balance a year later.22 Henry purchased two more lots in KuttawaG on 17 Dec 1883, for $550 from H. C. Marshall, paying $100 in cash with the balance due in 60 days.23
     Henry was a partner in the firm of Dorroh & Cobb for a time. In Sep 1892 he established his own store, selling books, stationery, school supplies, furniture, and undertaking goods. He took a course in the science of embalming, and "being the only scientific and practical undertaker in Lyon County, his skill is greatly appreciate by the people" according to a contemporary account. He was also a member of the grocery firm of Glenn & Cobb, a partner in the Eddyville Hardware Company, a director in the Citizens Bank of Kuttawa, and general manager of the Kuttawa Water-works.24,25
     His investment in the Kuttawa Light and Water company proved to be disappointing. In May 1905 W. B. Smith purchased from Henry and two other parties their 150 share in the business for ten cents on the dollar, after the Citizens' Bank of Kuttawa foreclosed on a $10,000 mortgage.26
     Henry sold his undivided interest in their father's home place to his brother Giles on 11 Nov 1884, receiving $100 in cash, a note for $150 due 1 Apr 1885, and a second for $350 due 1 Jan 1887. They were recorded as paid 28 May 1920.27 He purchased the remaining 2/3 interest in 100 acres on the waters of Crab Creek on 17 Feb 1885, from the heirs of John C. Graham for $500. His father had bought the other 1/3 years before, which Henry in turn had purchased, but the deed had not been recorded and had been lost, so the original seller also joined in the deed.28
H. C. Cobb Store, about 1901
from The Tale of Two Cities29

     In the fall of 1895 Henry complained to Marshal William McCullom that a boy had on several occasions thrown rocks at him. When the marshal went to arrest the boy his mother, Mrs. Berryman, objected and attempted to shoot him with a pistol. He succeeded in arresting her and took her to jail, where she died of heart trouble. Her daughter, Mrs. Lem Johns, repeatedly threatened to avenge her mother's death, once firing on Henry and the marshal as they were walking. On 25 Jun 1896 she had the marshal summoned to the cemetery, where she tried to shoot him. She failed, but he shot her dead.30
     Henry and Addie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kuttawa, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, on Oak Ave., enumerated 2 Jun 1900. reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Also listed in the household were Coppie Roberts, his widowed niece, age 20, and his cousin Samuel Glenn, age 22, a grocery merchant.31
     His wife died on 25 Oct 1906 in Kuttawa, Lyon Co., KentuckyG.32,33

Moved to Texas --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Henry moved to Mills Co., TexasG, after the death of his wife. He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, boarding along with one other man with Lucy Eikner and her family. He was apparently living near his younger brother Jefferson as his family was listed three households previously in the record.34
     Henry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mullin, Mills Co., Texas G, on Jackson St., enumerated 7 Jan 1920, reporting that he owned his home, which was mortgaged.35
     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas G, at 415½ Schatzell St., enumerated 18 Apr 1930, as one of ten lodgers in a boarding house operated by Howard Howe.36
     He dealt in real estate and insurance after he moved to Texas. In 1920, at age 71, he described himself as a retired farmer, but reported he was a salesman of men's furnishings in 1930.37,38,39
     Henry died on 5 Mar 1931 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TexasG, at age 81.10,11 He was buried on 6 Mar 1931 in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TexasG.12,13

Children:
      Children with Addie Dilcea Holloway:

Henry and Addie had no children.40

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as Henry Clark.
  2. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21947436, Henry Clark Cobb.
  3. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918, shows name as Henry C. Cobb.
  4. [S2966] Henry Clark Cobb tombstone, Kuttawa Cemetery, shows date, with year as 1849, county, as Lyon [but Lyon was not formed until 1854], and state.
  5. [S2821] Henry C. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, as 31 Mar 1848, and state.
  6. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 31 Mar 1849.
  7. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows age 1, county, and state.
  8. [S1308] Marriage Register, Lyon Co., Kentucky, vol 1, H. C. Cobb and Adelie D. Hollowey, 25 Oct 1871, shows date, location, and officiant.
  9. [S2938] Henry C. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows married 29 years.
  10. [S2821] Henry C. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, as Precinct #1, county, and state.
  11. [S2966] Henry Clark Cobb tombstone, Kuttawa Cemetery, shows date and city, as Corpus Christi.
  12. [S2821] Henry C. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery as Rose Hill Cemetery.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 57035760, Henry Clark Cobb, Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Texas, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing full name, born in Lyon Co., KY, died in Corpus Christi, and dates; memorial #21947436, Henry Clark Cobb, Kuttawa Cemetery, Kuttawa, Kentucky, includes no photo.
  14. [S1818] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S1744] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  16. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  17. [S1674] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  18. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  19. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, D:562-3, Thos. J. Cobb to Henry C. Cobb, 1 Jun 1873.
  20. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918.
  21. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:25-6, Charles Anderson & wife Eliza Jane to Henry C. Cobb, 12 Jul 1883.
  22. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:49-50, Henry C. Cobb to David P. Glenn, 25 Aug 1883.
  23. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:450-1, H. C. Marshall & wife Sarah F. to Henry C. Cobb, 17 Jun 1885.
  24. [S3390] Martin, The Tale of Two Cities, pg 14.
  25. [S2938] Henry C. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as merchant, furniture.
  26. [S10090] "Water Company Taken Over by W. B. Smith," The Daily News-Democrat, 12 May 1905.
  27. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:427-8, David P. Glenn & wife Mary W., and H. C. Cobb & wife Addie D. to Giles A. Cobb, 6 Jun 1885.
  28. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:448-9, C. N. Byrd & wife V. C., Geo. M. Graham, and Robert Graham & wife Sarah F. to H. C. Cobb, 17 Jun 1885.
  29. [S3390] Martin, The Tale of Two Cities.
  30. [S10091] "Finger Too Weak," Hopkinsville Kentuckian, 30 Jun 1896.
  31. [S2938] Henry C. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  32. [S10089] "People and Pleasant Events," The Paducah Evening Sun, 26 Oct 1906, shows died yesterday, city, and state.
  33. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21947466, Addie Dilcea Holloway Cobb, shows year, as 1905, and include tombstone photo, but the inscrition is not visible in the photo.
  34. [S2939] Lucy E. Eikner household, 1910 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  35. [S2940] Henry C. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  36. [S2941] Howard Howe household, 1930 U.S. Census, Nueces Co., Texas.
  37. [S2939] Lucy E. Eikner household, 1910 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas, shows occupation as real estate + insurance.
  38. [S2940] Henry C. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas, shows occupation as retired farmer.
  39. [S2941] Howard Howe household, 1930 U.S. Census, Nueces Co., Texas, shows occupation as salesman, industry as men's furnishings.
  40. [S2938] Henry C. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows her the mother of no children.

Samuel Gideon Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15449, (1850 - 1882)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherThomas Jefferson Cobb (5 Sep 1826 - 22 Feb 1881)
MotherAlmeda Glenn (14 Aug 1827 - 4 Jan 1899)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 29 Oct 1850, Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 21 Nov 1877, Lyon Co., Kentucky, Alice Victoria Rogers (b. Jan 1861, d. bef 1906)7,8
Death: 10 Feb 1882,4,9
Burial: Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., Kentucky,10
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Narrative:

Samuel Gideon Cobb was born on 29 Oct 1850 in KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, Thomas Jefferson Cobb and Almeda Glenn.11,12 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.13
     Samuel married Alice Victoria Rogers, daughter of Darvin Rogers and Elizabeth E. Herring, on 21 Nov 1877 at the home of her brother, James in Lyon Co., KentuckyG, with Rev. E. R. Harrison officating.7,8
     Samuel and Alice appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 14 Jun 1880, apparently living adjacent to his parents, as they are listed as the preceding household. Seven year old Claudie Rodgers, a niece of Alice, is listed as living with them.14
     Samuel was a farmer.14
     Samuel died on 10 Feb 1882 at age 31.4,9 He was buried in Glenn's Chapel Cemetery, Lyon Co., KentuckyG.10

Children:
     Child with Alice Victoria Rogers:

  1. William Homer Cobb (11 Dec 1878 - bef 1880)

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as Samuel Gideon.
  2. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439084, Samuel Gideon Cobb, and includes tombstone photo showing name as S. G. Cobb.
  3. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows name as Sam G. Cobb.
  4. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date.
  5. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439084, Samuel Gideon Cobb, shows date, with month as Sep, and includes tombstone photo showing date, with month as Oct.
  6. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows age 9 and state.
  7. [S1308] Marriage Register, Lyon Co., Kentucky, vol 1, S. G. Cobb and Alice V. Rodgers, 21 Nov 1877, shows date, location, and officiant.
  8. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 20th.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439084, Samuel Gideon Cobb, shows date, and includes tombstone photo showing date, but year not readable.
  10. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439084, Samuel Gideon Cobb, and includes tombstone photo.
  11. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  12. [S1674] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  13. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  14. [S1672] Samuel Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.

Mary Wood Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15450, (1856 - 1925)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherThomas Jefferson Cobb (5 Sep 1826 - 22 Feb 1881)
MotherAlmeda Glenn (14 Aug 1827 - 4 Jan 1899)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 13 Aug 1856, Cobbs Mill, Lyon Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 4 Mar 1874, Lyon Co., Kentucky, David P. Glenn (b. 16 Jan 1849, d. 22 Jun 1904)7,8,9
Death: 16 Sep 1925, Temple, Bell Co., Texas,10,11
Burial: 17 Sep 1925, Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., Texas,12,13
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Narrative:

Mary Wood Cobb was born on 13 Aug 1856 in Cobbs Mill, Lyon Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of her parents, Thomas Jefferson Cobb and Almeda Glenn.14,15 She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of her parents.16
     Mary married David P. Glenn, son of David B. Glenn and Lucinda V. Threlkeld, on 4 Mar 1874 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG.7,8,9
     Mary and David appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Fredonia, Caldwell Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Their children Hugh and Robert were listed as living with them.17
     Mary sold her undivided interest in their father's home place to her brother Giles on 11 Nov 1884, receiving $400 in cash, and two notes for $100 each, one due 1 Apr 1885 and the other a year later. They were recorded as paid off 17 Jan 1887.18
     Mary and David appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Marion, Crittenden Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 19 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Luella was listed as living with them.19
     Her husband died on 22 Jun 1904.20
     After the death of her husband Mary moved to Texas, were her son Hugh and his family were living. She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Houston, Harris Co., Texas, at 809 Pierce G, enumerated 20 May 1910, apparently boarding with James L. Wood, his wife and their five children. She was listed as his mother, but she was not. If she was more distantly related the relationship has not been found.21
     Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Beaumont, Jefferson Co., Texas G, in the household of her daughter Luella and her husband, Joseph Beasley Hutchison.22
     Mary died on 16 Sep 1925 in Temple, Bell Co., TexasG, at age 69.10,11 She was buried on 17 Sep 1925 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell Co., TexasG.12,13

Children:
      Children with David P. Glenn

There is room to question whether Ruth was actually the daughter of David and Mary. She is listed as such in the 1900 census, her husband shows Mary as his mother-in-law in the 1920 census, and her death certificate, with her husband as informant, shows Mary Glenn as her mother with father unknown. But she was born some 20 years after David and Mary's two sons, and is shown as daughter of their son Hugh in the 1910 census. It seems quite possible Ruth was actually his daughter, born before his marriage.23,24,25,26
  1. Hugh Cobb Glenn+ (1 Dec 1874 - 28 Jul 1959)
  2. Robert H. Glenn (abt 1877 - 6 Dec 1892)
  3. Luella Ruth Glenn (17 Feb 1896 - 12 Jan 1978)

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as Mary Wood.
  2. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Lyon Co., 1855, Mary W.Cobb.
  3. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows name as Mary W. Cobb.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Lyon Co., 1855, Mary W.Cobb, shows date, with year as 1856, place, and county.
  5. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, with year as 1855.
  6. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows age 4 and state.
  7. [S2311] Marriages, Kentucky, state copy, 1874, Lyon Co., David P. Glenn and Mary W. Cobb, shows date.
  8. [S2942] David P. Glenn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S2943] David P. Glenn household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows married 26 years.
  10. [S2310] Mary W. Glenn, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date, town, county, and state.
  11. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date.
  12. [S2310] Mary W. Glenn, Standard Certificate of Death.
  13. [S2973] Mary Cobb Glenn tombstone, Hillcrest Cemetery.
  14. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  15. [S1674] Thomas J. Cobb, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
  16. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  17. [S2942] David P. Glenn household, 1880 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  18. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:427-8, David P. Glenn & wife Mary W., and H. C. Cobb & wife Addie D. to Giles A. Cobb, 6 Jun 1885.
  19. [S2943] David P. Glenn household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky.
  20. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21964248, David P. Glenn, shows date, and include tombstone photo showing same.
  21. [S10098] James L. Wood household, 1910 U.S. Census, Harris Co., Texas.
  22. [S2946] Joseph B. Hutchison household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jefferson Co., Texas.
  23. [S2943] David P. Glenn household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows Luella Ruth as his daughter.
  24. [S2948] Hugh C. Glenn household, 1910 U.S. Census, Harris Co., Texas, shows Ruth as his daughter.
  25. [S2946] Joseph B. Hutchison household, 1920 U.S. Census, Jefferson Co., Texas, shows Ruth as his wife and Mary as his mother-in-law.
  26. [S8279] Ruth Glenn Hutchison, Certificate of Death.

 

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