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Giles Akin Cobb1,2,3,4

ID# 15451, (1857 - 1923)
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: 15 Mar 1857, Lyon Co., Kentucky,5,6,7
Marriage: 7 Oct 1885, Methodist Episcopal Church, Kuttawa, Lyon Co., Kentucky, Adeline M. Cash (b. 19 Sep 1864, d. 22 Mar 1894)8,9
Marriage: 28 Aug 1895, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, Mary Dean Adamson (b. 17 Jan 1867, d. 9 Jul 1955)10,9,11
Death: 7 Aug 1923, Pawnee, Oklahoma,12,13,14
Burial: 9 Aug 1923, Carmen Cemetery, Carmen, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma,15
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Narrative:

Giles Akin Cobb was born on 15 Mar 1857 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG.5,6,7
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, Thomas Jefferson Cobb and Almeda Glenn.16,17 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.18
     He was named an executor in the will of his father, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, dated 14 Aug 1879, along with his brother, Henry, to advise their mother in her role as executrix, or to serve as alternates in the event of her death.19
     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Kentucky in the household of his parents.20
     On 11 Nov 1884 Giles bought the undivided interests of his brother Henry and his sister Mary in their father's home place for $600 each. He paid Mary and her husband $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. He paid Henry $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 1920.21 He bought the interest of his brother Jefferson 25 Feb 1886, for $500.22
     Giles married first Adeline M. Cash, daughter of William Cash Jr. and Mary E. Holloway, on 7 Oct 1885 in Methodist Episcopal Church, Kuttawa, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, with Rev. J. L. Edrington, officiating.8,9
     His wife died on 22 Mar 1894.23
     Giles married second Mary Dean Adamson, daughter of George Warner Adamson and Mary Louise Dean, on 28 Aug 1895 in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, at her father's home.10,9,11
     Giles and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kuttawa, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 20 Jun 1900, reporting that the family owned its farm, free of mortgage. His children by his previous marriage, Lucille, Mary, and William, were listed as living with them, as were Charles and Fanny Crider, listed as a hired hand and servant, respectively, Thomas Pallard, a servant at age 6, and Eugene Crider, another hired hand. Apparently his brother Jefferson and his family lived nearby, as they are listed as the preceding household.24
     He was a farmer in KentuckyG.25,26
     Giles and Mary moved to Carmen, OklahomaG, on 9 Apr 1905.27 They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carmen, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma G, at Fifteen St., enumerated 19 Apr 1910, reporting that the family owned its home, free of mortgage. His daughters by his prior marriage, Lucille and Mary, were listed as living with them.28
     William Wallace Cobb, son of Giles' son William Francis, came to live with Giles and Mary at the age of three months, after the death of his mother. The child's father was working on a railroad, which required him to travel around Oklahoma, and he could not care for the infant. When the father remarried in 1914, Mary wanted to keep the baby and apparently the father and his new wife agreed to that, so the child was raised by his grandparents.29,30
     Giles and Mary moved to San Antonio, TexasG, for a time around 1920, but apparently returned to Carmen shortly afterwards.31 They appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas, at 815 Ave. D G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home, apparently a unit in a four-family building. Their grandson, William, was listed as living with them.32
     He reported his occupation as a laborer on gardens in 1910 in Oklahoma. He was a farmer in Texas.33,34
      On 5 Apr 1923 Giles was granted a patent for 189 acres in Ochiltree Co., TexasG, but the grant was actually issued to A. S. Parrish, indicating that he had purchased the rights before the grant was final.35
     Giles died on 7 Aug 1923 in Pawnee, OklahomaG, at age 66, at the home of his daughter Lucille and her husband.12,13,14 He was buried on 9 Aug 1923 in Carmen Cemetery, Carmen, Alfalfa Co., OklahomaG, with his second wife.15

Children:
     Children with Adeline M. Cash:

  1. Lucille Ella Cobb+ (10 Aug 1886 - 7 Nov 1962)
  2. Mary Almeda Cobb+ (Sep 1889 - 21 Aug 1930)
  3. William Francis Cobb+ (6 Jul 1891 - 26 Dec 1965)

Children:
     There were no children with Mary Dean Adamson

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as Giles Akin.
  2. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918, shows name as Giles A. Cobb.
  3. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows name as Giles A. Cobb.
  4. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 7:440, Gile A. Cobb and Addie Cash.
  5. [S1301] Giles A. Cobb, Return of A Birth, shows date, as 15th, county, and state.
  6. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 16th.
  7. [S1810] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows age 3 and state.
  8. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 7:440, Gile A. Cobb and Addie Cash, shows date, church, town, and officiant.
  9. [S2975] G. A. Cobb Prominent Churchman, is Dead, undated clipping, shows date.
  10. [S3237] Giles A. Cobb and Mary D. Adamson, marriage application and certificate, shows date, location, as residence of Warner Adamson, and his second and her first marriage.
  11. [S2803] Giles A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows married 4 years.
  12. [S2975] G. A. Cobb Prominent Churchman, is Dead, undated clipping, shows date, town and state, and in the home of his daughter Lucy.
  13. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8.
  14. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #26533439, Giles A Cobb, shows year, and included photo of tombstone showing same.
  15. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #26533439, Giles A Cobb, and included photo of tombstone.
  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. [S882] Wills, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, 1:501-3, Thomas J. Cobb will, 6 Apr 1918.
  20. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  21. [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.
  22. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:632-4, Jeff D. Cobb to Giles A. Cobb, 28 May 1886.
  23. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #41612520, M.A. Cobb, and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  24. [S2803] Giles A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  25. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 7:440, Gile A. Cobb and Addie Cash, shows occupation as farmer.
  26. [S2803] Giles A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as farmer, and that the family owned a farm.
  27. [S2975] G. A. Cobb Prominent Churchman, is Dead, undated clipping.
  28. [S2804] Giles A. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma.
  29. [S2975] G. A. Cobb Prominent Churchman, is Dead, undated clipping, shows that William came to live with him at three months.
  30. [S3030] McKee, "Re: Giles A. Cobb," e-mail to author, 28 Sep 2010, quoting from letter from Mary to her step-son William "Of course I want the baby. I could not live without him now and have nothing else to do but to raise him."
  31. [S2975] G. A. Cobb Prominent Churchman, is Dead, undated clipping, shows he came to Carmen in 1905 and had lived there since, and his remains were shipped home to Carmen after his death in Pawnee; does not mention living in San Antonio.
  32. [S2807] Giles A. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Bexar Co., Texas.
  33. [S2804] Giles A. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Alfalfa Co., Oklahoma, shows occupation as laborer, industry as "on gardens."
  34. [S2807] Giles A. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Bexar Co., Texas, shows occupation as farmer, industry as general farm.
  35. [S2808] "Texas Land Title Abstracts," Ancestry.com, citing certificate 47/6580, file 71731, vol 17A, patent no. 543.

Willis Berry Cobb1,2

ID# 15453, (1836 - abt 1870)
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: 1836, Eddyville, Kentucky,3,4
Death: abt 1870, El Paso, Texas,5
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Narrative:

Willis Berry Cobb was born in 1836 in Eddyville, KentuckyG.3,4
     He was probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his mother, Louisa Berry Long, in the 1840 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.6
     Willis has not been found in the 1850 or 1860 censuses, unless he was the "John C. Cobb," age 13, listed with his brother Gideon in his father's household in 1850. The listing appears as if "John" was Caleb's son, but why he might be listed by that name is a mystery.7

Civil War Service --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Willis enlisted as a private in Co. D, 3rd. Regiment Kentucky Infantry on 5 Aug 1861, at Camp Boone, TennesseeG. The Regiment took an active part in the Battle of Shiloh where it reported 174 casualties. It lost 26 men at Baton Rouge, then participated in various conflicts around Vicksburg and Jackson. After Willis left the unit it was mounted and was then known as 3rd. Regiment Kentucky Mounted Infantry.8,9
     Willis was charged with "conduct subversive of order and military discipline and contrary to army regulations" on 3 Jan 1862 while it Camp No. 4 near Bowling Green, KentuckyG. The charge was that he had gotten drunk the prior Christmas morning and "engaged in sundry fights and was very riotous and boisterous in manner," and the same day had stuck another private with a hatchet with malicious intent. At a regimental court the following day he plead not guilty, but after the testimony of several witnesses, and making no defense, he was convicted of both charges. He was sentenced to be marched without arms from right to left and left to right in front of the regiment, guarded by a noncommissioned officer and a file of men at a charge bayonet.10
     He was on sick leave from 12 Nov until 20 Dec 1862. It being "impractical to take rations in kind" he was paid 75 cents per day, a total of $27, as compensation. Near the end of 1863 he was charged $40 for the loss of 40 rounds and a carbine.11
      On 1 Feb 1864 Stephen R. Mallory, Secretary of the Navy, wrote to James A. Seddon, Secretary of War, stating that Willis had been appointed assistant paymaster in the Navy, and requesting his discharge from the Army. He said that Willis was then in Richmond, VirginiaG, on furlough and his services were required at once. The transfer was completed 5 Feb 1864.12,13 His appointment to the rank of assistant paymaster was confirmed by the Confederate Senate on 2 Jun 1864.14
      Willis served on the C. S. S. Torpedo, an iron screw steamer, tug/tender, in the James River Squadron in 1864. On 16 Jul 1864 he wrote a letter to the first auditor explaining he had paid the mother of a deceased sailor from the Torpedo under orders from Commander Hunter Davidson, then learned he should have waited for an administrator to be sworn.15,16
      Service records for Confederate Navy personnel have not survived, so we had few details about Willis's service in the Navy. It is clear that his role was a significant one. For example, the statement of his accounts for the second quarter of 1864 shows he received drafts from the Treasurer totaling $15,000 for "Pay for the Navy," of which he disbursed $8,600 including payrolls, clothing and small stores. He received a like amount for "Submarine Batteries" and processed vouchers exceeding that amount.17
     Willis was captured 3 Apr 1865 at RichmondG, and paroled at Richmond 19 May 1865.15,18

Moving to Texas? --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     According to family lore he moved to El Paso, TexasG, and became a school teacher. Supposedly he ran for an office there and was insulted by his opponent. He then struck his opponent in the face, who in turn shot and killed him.19
     El Paso was a frontier town at the time, and no contemporary sources have been found to verify the story. A search of El Paso Co. tax lists from 1867 through 1881 failed to find him listed, nor does he appear in indexes of tax lists elsewhere in Texas, but neither has any further record of him been found in Kentucky or elsewhere.
     According to this same family records his death happened in 1870.
     There is a W. N. Cobb listed on the 1870 Federal Census of Dycusburg, Crittenden Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his mother, who, except for the wrong middle initial, appears to be him. If it was him, at least the death date mentioned in the family lore would appear to be incorrect.20
     Willis died about 1870 in El Paso, TexasG, at age ~34, according to family lore.5

Citations

  1. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows name as Willis Berry Cobb.
  2. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows name as W. N. Cobb.
  3. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows year and town.
  4. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky, shows age 35 and state.
  5. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes, shows year, as 1870, and story of being shot.
  6. [S1797] Louisa Long household, 1840 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  7. [S1829] Clark C. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, lists John C. Cobb age 13, Gideon B. Cobb age 4, Lousia B. Long (Caleb's future wife and mother of his sons), and Sarah Long (Louisa's mother.)
  8. [S7225] Willis B. Cobb, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, 23 Oct 1861- 1 Jan 1862 muster roll card.
  9. [S3019] "Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System," National Park Service, "3rd Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Infantry" shows unit history.
  10. [S7225] Willis B. Cobb, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, proceedings of the court martial of private W B Cobb, 3 Jan 1862.
  11. [S7225] Willis B. Cobb, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, receipt 25 Jan 1863; muster roll card for Nov & Dec 1863.
  12. [S7225] Willis B. Cobb, Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Kentucky, letter 1 Feb 1864; muster roll for Mar & Apr 1864, shows his as transferred to Navy.
  13. [S7227] Register of Officers of the Confederate States Navy 1861-1865, pg 37, shows transfer date.
  14. [S4392] United States Congressional Serial Set, Senate Doc. No. 234, 58th Congress, 2nd session, Journal of the Congress of the Confederate States of America, 1861-1865, vol IV, pp 144-6.
  15. [S7227] Register of Officers of the Confederate States Navy 1861-1865, pg 37.
  16. [S7228] Casualties, Subject File of the Confederate States Navy, 1861-1865, letter W. B. Cobb to Boling Baker 16 Jul 1864.
  17. [S7226] Clothing and food, Subject File of the Confederate States Navy, 1861-1865, W. B. Cobb accounts quarter ending 30 Jun 1864.
  18. [S7229] W. B. Cobb, Compiled Service Records of Confederate General and Staff Officers, and Nonregimental Enlisted Men.
  19. [S7222] Alfred Albert Cobb, family history notes, Gideon Berry Cobb family notes.
  20. [S1691] Louisa Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Crittenden Co., Kentucky.

Jefferson Davis Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15454, (1861 - 1943)
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: 14 Oct 1861, Lyon Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 16 Nov 1884, Lyon Co., Kentucky, Lizzie J. McElroy (b. 23 Feb 1867, d. 19 Jan 1885)7,8
Marriage: 29 Dec 1886, Lyon Co., Kentucky, Mary Ellen Kinsolving (b. 29 Feb 1860, d. 13 Jun 1943)9,10
Death: 16 May 1943, Mullin, Mills Co., Texas,11,12
Burial: 17 May 1943, Oakview Cemetery, Mullin, Mills Co., Texas,13,14
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Narrative:

Jefferson Davis Cobb was born on 14 Oct 1861 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents.15 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Kentucky in the household of his parents.16
     Jefferson married first Lizzie J. McElroy, daughter of Francis M. McElroy and Almmay Young, on 16 Nov 1884 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG, at her father's home, with R. W. Morehad officiating.7,8
     His wife died on 19 Jan 1885.17,18
     Jefferson sold his undivided interest in the home place of their father to his brother Giles on 25 Feb 1886, for $500.19
     Jefferson married second Mary Ellen Kinsolving, daughter of John Kinsolving and Mariah J. Beck, on 29 Dec 1886 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG, at her father's home, with W. F. Cashman officiating.9,10
     Jefferson and Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Kuttawa, Lyon Co., Kentucky G, enumerated 20 Jun 1900, reporting that the family owned its farm, which was mortgaged. Their children Henry, John, and Frank were listed as living with them.20 Apparently his brother Giles and his family lived nearby, as they are listed next in the record.21
     Jefferson and Mary moved their family to Texas before 1910. They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas G, enumerated 25 Apr 1910, reporting that they rented their farm. Their children John and Frank were listed as living with them.22 They were apparently living near his brother Henry as he was listed three households following in the record.23
     Jefferson and Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas, on Mullin Rd. G, enumerated 26 Jan 1920, reporting that they rented their home. Their children John and Frank were listed as living with them.24
     Jefferson and Mary appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas, on Goldthwaite and Mullin Rd. G, enumerated 11 Apr 1930, reporting that they rented their home, and owned a radio. Their son John was listed as living with them, as was his wife, Belva May Chesser.25
     He was a farmer, on his own farm in Kentucky. He continued as a farmer in Texas, but was renting his farm.26,27,28,29,30
     Jefferson and Mary appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Mills Co., Texas G, in the household of their son John and his wife Belva.31
     Jefferson died on 16 May 1943 in Mullin, Mills Co., TexasG, at age 81.11,12 He was buried on 17 May 1943 in Oakview Cemetery, Mullin, Mills Co., TexasG.13,14

Children:
     There were no children with Lizzie J. McElroy

Children:
     Children with Mary Ellen Kinsolving:

  1. Henry Jefferson Cobb+ (23 Oct 1887 - 29 Sep 1966)
  2. David G. Cobb (8 Sep 1890 - 18 Oct 1890)
  3. Marie Cobb (16 Oct 1893 - 14 Aug 1899)
  4. John Russell Cobb (15 Nov 1896 - 3 Nov 1963)
  5. Frank Akins Cobb+ (5 Dec 1898 - 2 Jan 1973)

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as Jefferson Davis.
  2. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Lyon Co., 1861, Jeff Davis Cobb.
  3. [S2075] Jefferson Davis Cobb, Standard Certificate of Death.
  4. [S2922] Register of Births, Kentucky, Lyon Co., 1861, Jeff Davis Cobb, shows date, county, and state.
  5. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date.
  6. [S2075] Jefferson Davis Cobb, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
  7. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 7:338, J. D. Cobb and Lizzie J. McElroy, shows date, county, and officiant.
  8. [S2309] Lyon County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Lyon County, pg 212, shows her as wife of J. B. Cobb.
  9. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 8:88, Jeff D. Cobb and M. E. Oliver, shows date, location, county, and officiant.
  10. [S2802] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows married 13 years.
  11. [S2075] Jefferson Davis Cobb, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date, as 16th, county and state.
  12. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 24th.
  13. [S2075] Jefferson Davis Cobb, Standard Certificate of Death, shows date and town.
  14. [S2970] Jeff D. and Mary E. Cobb tombstone, Oakview Cemetery.
  15. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  16. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  17. [S2309] Lyon County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Lyon County, pg 212, shows date.
  18. [S820] Cobb, "Cobb connection," e-mail to author, 03 Apr 2005, shows Jefferson D. Cobb was a widower when he married Mary Kinsolving Oliver.
  19. [S3152] Deeds, Lyon Co., Kentucky, H:632-4, Jeff D. Cobb to Giles A. Cobb, 28 May 1886.
  20. [S2802] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  21. [S2803] Giles A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  22. [S2809] Jefferson D. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  23. [S2939] Lucy E. Eikner household, 1910 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  24. [S2812] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  25. [S2816] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1930 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.
  26. [S10094] Marriage Records, Lyon Co., Kentucky, 7:338, J. D. Cobb and Lizzie J. McElroy, and 8:88, Jeff D. Cobb and M. E. Oliver, show occupation as farmer.
  27. [S2802] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows occupation as farmer, and that he owned his farm, which had a mortgage.
  28. [S2809] Jefferson D. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas, shows occupation as farmer, industry as rented farm, and that he rented his farm.
  29. [S2812] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas, shows occupation as farmer, industry as general farm.
  30. [S2816] Jeff D. Cobb household, 1930 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas, shows occupation as farmer, industry as farm.
  31. [S5350] John R. Cobb household, 1940 U.S. Census, Mills Co., Texas.

William Francis Cobb1,2,3

ID# 15456, (1867 - 1940)
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: 24 Jul 1867, Lyon Co., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 17 Oct 1900, Princeton, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, Ruth U. Garrett (b. 16 Nov 1868, d. 27 Nov 1962)7,8,9
Death: 22 Oct 1940, Leavenworth, Kansas,10
Burial: Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., Kansas,11
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Narrative:

William Francis Cobb was born on 24 Jul 1867 in Lyon Co., KentuckyG.4,5,6 He was known to family and friends as Frank.12,13,14
     He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Eddyville, Lyon Co., KentuckyG, in the household of his parents, Thomas Jefferson Cobb and Almeda Glenn.15 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eddyville, Kentucky in the household of his parents.16
     His father died on 22 Feb 1881, when William was 13 years old.17,18,19
     William moved to Leavenworth, KansasG, in 1887, and he and Ruth lived there after their marriage.20 William appeared on the 1895 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KansasG, in the household of Samuel C. Garrett and Letitia W. Bowers, his cousin and his wife.21 He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas G, in the household of his cousin Samuel and his wife Letitia.22
     William married Ruth U. Garrett, daughter of Joseph Henry Garrett and Susan Margaret Hawthorn, on 17 Oct 1900 in Princeton, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.7,8,9
William, Ruth, and Thomas Cobb
photo courtesy Judith Kilbury-Cobb

     William and Ruth appeared on the 1905 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KansasG, reporting that the family owned its home. Their son Thomas was listed as living with them, as was her mother, Susan Margaret Hawthorn, and Lucy Sulivan, a 27-year old servant.13
     William and Ruth appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 230 Second Ave. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that the family owned its home, which was mortgaged. Their children Thomas and Margaret were listed as living with them, as were his nephew, William Francis Cobb, and Elisabeth Butzina, a 20-year old servant.23
     William and Ruth appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 230 Second Ave. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, reporting that the family owned its home, free of mortgage. Their children Thomas and Margaret were listed as living with them, as was Sophia Timpe, a 26-year old servant.24
     William and Ruth appeared on the 1925 State Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 230 Second Ave. G, reporting that they owned their home. Their children Thomas and Margaret were listed as living with them.
     William and Ruth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 230 Second Ave. G, enumerated 10 Apr 1930, reporting that the family owned a home valued at $5,000 and had a radio. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.3
     William and Ruth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, at 230 Second Ave. G, enumerated 25 Apr 1940, reporting they owned a home valued at $9,500 and had lived in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Margaret was listed as living with them.25
     He was a bookkeeper in 1895, but had become a dry goods merchant by 1910. He was associated with the Garrett lumber yard and Alex Kirk grocery before becoming a partner of William Small & Co., a dry goods store. He was for many years president of the Citizens Mutual Building and Loan Association. Working there in 1940, he reported he had worked 44 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $2,970.26,27,28,29,30,31
     William died on 22 Oct 1940 in Leavenworth, KansasG, at age 73.10 He was buried in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing, Leavenworth Co., KansasG.11

Children:
     Children with Ruth U. Garrett:

  1. Thomas Garrett Cobb+ (4 Mar 1905 - 27 Jul 1977)
  2. William Francis Cobb Jr. (6 Aug 1907 - 14 Apr 1908)
  3. Margaret Hawthorn Cobb (8 Jul 1909 - 25 Oct 1987)

Citations

  1. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows name as William Francis.
  2. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows name as William F. Cobb.
  3. [S2298] W. Francis Cobb household, 1930 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  4. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, and added by the writer's daughter, the county and state.
  5. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows age 3 and state.
  6. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows month, year as 1869, age 30, and state.
  7. [S893] "Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900," Ancestry.com, record for W. I. Cobb and Ruth Garrett, shows date, county, and state.
  8. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, notes by the writer's daughter Margaret, shows date, town, and state.
  9. [S2296] William F. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows married, first marriage for both, with him married 42 years [obviously an error, since that is his listed age] and her married 10 years.
  10. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, and pg 8, added by the writer's daughter, the city and state.
  11. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 9, notes by the writer's daughter Margaret.
  12. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky, shows name as Frank Cobb.
  13. [S2299] Frank Cobb household, 1905 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 2.
  14. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 9, notes by the writer's daughter Margaret, shows he known as Frank in Leavenworth.
  15. [S1806] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  16. [S1671] Thomas J. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Lyon Co., Kentucky.
  17. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #21439237, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, shows date, as 22nd, and includes tombstone photo that shows same.
  18. [S2309] Lyon County Historical Society, Cemeteries of Lyon County, pg 81, shows date as 23rd.
  19. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, shows date, as 23rd.
  20. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, notes by the writer's daughter Margaret, shows he moved there in 1887.
  21. [S2936] Sam C. Garrett household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 3.
  22. [S2295] Samuel C. Garrett household, 1900 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  23. [S2296] William F. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  24. [S2297] William F. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  25. [S5347] William F. Cobb household, 1940 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas.
  26. [S2936] Sam C. Garrett household, 1895 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 3, shows occupation as bookkeeper.
  27. [S2299] Frank Cobb household, 1905 Kansas State Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, Leavenworth ward 2, shows occupation as merchant.
  28. [S2296] William F. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows occupation as merchant, industry as retail dry goods.
  29. [S2297] William F. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows occupation as retired merchant, industry as dry goods.
  30. [S2529] Ruth Garrett Cobb, "Cobb-Garrett Family History", pg 8, notes by the writer's daughter Margaret, shows he was associated with the Garrett lumber yard and Alex Kirk grocery before becoming a partner of William Small & Co., and role in Citizens Mutual.
  31. [S5347] William F. Cobb household, 1940 U.S. Census, Leavenworth Co., Kansas, shows occupation as president, industry as building & loan assocation.

Samuel C. Clark1,2

ID# 15459, (btn 1765 and 1775 - bef 1828)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: btn 1765 and 1775,3,4
Marriage: Persly (b. abt 1774, d. 22 Oct 1801)5
Death: bef Nov 1828,6
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Narrative:

Samuel C. Clark was born between 1765 and 1775.3,4
     Samuel married Persly.5 Nothing is known of Samuel's ancestry. He would seem to have been a relative of Modena Chittenden Clark because of his close association with her husband in Eddyville, and the fact that he lived with them the remainder of his life after his wife died. But research of her family as failed to identify any connection. Her siblings are believed to be known, and he is not among them. But it appears that she may have had first cousins who are not known.
     He came to Eddyville, KentuckyG, as part of the group from Vermont led by Matthew Lyon. He was apparently part of the first party, which arrived in the spring of 1800, as he was well established by the time the second party arrived 15 Jun 1801.7,8,9 (For details, please see The Trek from Vermont to the Kentucky Wilderness.)
     Samuel seems to have taken an active part in his adopted community. On 7 Jul 1801 he was appointed one of the appraisers for an estate. On 2 Nov appointed surveyor of the road from Eddyville to Eddy Creek, and on 7 Jun 1803 for the road from Eddyville to Lick Creek.10 At the Nov 1809 term of the Caldwell Co. Court he along with Gideon Dyer Cobb, Elijah George Galusha Jr. and John Bradley posted a bond to build a brick court house in Eddyville for the new county of Caldwell.11,12 (For more examples, see the extracted County Court Orders.)
      On 7 Jul 1801 Samuel's application for a grant of 400 acres in Livingston Co., KentuckyG, was approved by the county court. But he did not make the required payments, so the request lapsed. While no deed has been found, he seems to have already purchased 200 acres on Eddy Creek. On the same day the County Court issued a writ of ad quod damnum for a water saw mill he wanted to build on this land, with the sheriff to summon twelve fit persons to examine the premises. The following month the jury reported that the mill dam would not harm any neighbors and he was authorized to build the mill.13,14,15
     He was appointed jailor for Livingston Co. on 2 Apr 1805. On 1 Dec 1806 he and two others were appointed inspectors for the Eddyville ware house. He had also been appointed constable by this time.16
     On 27 Aug 1805, Samuel in partnership with Gideon Dyer Cobb, purchased lots 12 and 32, on Water, Franklin, and 2nd Steets in EddyvilleG, adjacent to Gideon's home and tavern.17,18 Samuel must have moved in with Gideon and his family by 1807.19 On 7 Feb 1809 the two of them obtained a license to operate a tavern in their home, and apparently they operated it jointly. The tavern seems to have been a more welcoming in cold weather than the half-finished courthouse, as the county court for newly formed Caldwell Co. adjourned to there on at least six occasions in the winter months from 1810 through 1815.20,21 He was probably one of the two males age 26 to 45 listed in the household of Gideon Dyer Cobb, in the 1810 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.22,23
     He was appointed constable for the new county on 7 May 1810. On 23 May 1814 he was appointed jailor, and required to execute a $1,000 bond. Two months later he was appointed keeper of the stray pen.24
     On 12 May 1814 Gideon's brother Joshua, of Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG, gave their younger brother John a power of attorney to recover debts owed to him by Cobb & Clark. There is no record of what those debts were.25 On 25 Dec 1815 Samuel sold his interest in all four lots to Gideon for $500.26
     He was replaced as jailor in Dec 1816, "dismissed from office for cruel and inhumane treatment toward a prisoner now Jail in this County," and ordered to deliver the keys to the jail, courthouse and stray pen to his successor. That did not however end his law enforcement career, as on 25 Aug 1817 he was re-appointed as constable, and again in 1818 and 1820, posting another $1,000 bond each time. He resigned that postion in 1821. He was commissioner of taxes for one constable's district in 1820, for which he was paid $35 for 35 days work.27
     Samuel is probably one of the two males over age 45 listed in the household of Gideon Dyer Cobb in the 1820 Federal Census of Eddyville, Caldwell Co., KentuckyG.28
     Samuel sold a parcel of land and lot no. 67 in EddyvilleG to Caleb Clark Cobb on 27 Jun 1824, for $300.29
     He was reported by Congressman Chittenden Lyon in 1828 as "poor" and having "lost one leg, amputated close up to the body." After he died later that year Gideon Cobb was paid $27 for his burial and other expenses.30,31
     Samuel died before Nov 1828.6

Children:
      Children with Persly

One or both of the unknown girls in the Cobb household in the 1810 and 1820 census, where Samuel was then living, may have been daughters of Samuel and Persly.
  1. Gideon Cobb Clark (15 Sep 1801 - 17 Sep 1801)

Citations

  1. [S826] Lyon letter to Witherell, 5 Apr 1828, mentions Samuel C. Clark living in Eddyville.
  2. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #6656732, Persly Clark, citing tombstone inscription, shows she was the wife of Samuel C. Clark.
  3. [S583] Cobb & Clarke household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows two males aged between 26 and 45.
  4. [S576] Gideon D. Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, shows two males over age 45, other records indicate one was Gideon and the other Samuel.
  5. [S2094] Edward Otho Cresap grave marker, Eddyville Cemetery, shows "wife of Samuel C. Clark."
  6. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, D, 17 Nov 1828 session, included in the county levy for 1828 was $27 to Gideon D. Cobb for burial & other expenses for Saml C. Clark decd.
  7. [S826] Lyon letter to Witherell, 5 Apr 1828, lists Clark as one of those who went with or followed my father.
  8. [S1970] Livingston Co. Order Book, A:101, 7 Jul 1801, appointed to appraise and estate; A:103, same date, obtained writ of ad quod damnum for saw mill.
  9. [S2385] Matthew Lyon letter to Jefferson, 12 Aug 1801, shows the second party arrival date.
  10. [S1970] Livingston Co. Order Book, A:97, 7 Jul 1801; A:127, 2 Nov 1801; and A:229, 7 Jun 1803.
  11. [S3198] "Eddyville Court-House," The Farmer's Friend, 2 Oct 1809.
  12. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:49-50, 7 Nov 1809, John Bradley, Gideon D. Cobb, Saml C. Clark and Elijah G. Galusha bond for brick court house; C:10, 28 Jul 1818, order for G. D. Cobb and four others to view road and report; C:43, Nov 1818, Gideon D. Cobb, Saml. C. Clark, and three others to return inventory of estate of Jas. Hill; and C:83, 26 Apr 1819, Gideon D. Cobb appointed surveyor.
  13. [S2824] Certificates for land granted by the Livingston County Court, 1801-1806, pg 45, no. 100, Saml. C. Clark.
  14. [S4054] Livingston Co. tax lists, 1802 Upper District, pg 3, shows 200 ac on Big Eddy Ck; 1803 Upper District, pg 9, shows 200 ac on Eddy Ck.
  15. [S1970] Livingston Co. Order Book, A:97, 103, 7 Jul 1801; and A:114-5, 5 Aug 1801.
  16. [S1970] Livingston Co. Order Book, B, 2 Apr 1805; B, 1 Dec 1806; B. 6 Nov 1806 shows fines collected; and C, 28 Jul 1807 shows he posted bond as constable.
  17. [S4054] Livingston Co. tax lists, 1801, pg 9, shows value of town lots as 200.
  18. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:587-9, David Walker & wife to Gideon D Cobb & Samuel C Clark, replacing original deed since lost, 11 Jun 1813.
  19. [S4054] Livingston Co. tax lists, 1807, pg 6, shows person charged with tax as "Clark & Cobb," with two white males over age 21; shown as "Cobb & Clark" at 1808 pg 7 and 1809 pg 5.
  20. [S1970] Livingston Co. Order Book, D:7, Feb 1809, license issued to Cobb and Clark for tavern in their house.
  21. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:84, 7 May 1810, Cobb and Clark permitted to keep a tavern; renewed at 1:254, 7 Dec 1812 and 1:357-8, 28 Nov 1814; Court adjourned to Cobb & Clark house at 1:55, 1 Jan 1810, 1:64, 5 Feb 1810, 1:71, 5 Mar 1810, 1:309, 23 Nov 1813, 1:314, 24 Jan 1814, and 1:360, 23 Jan 1815.
  22. [S583] Cobb & Clarke household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  23. [S826] Lyon letter to Witherell, 5 Apr 1828, shows that Samuel C. Clark was living with G. D. Cobb in 1828.
  24. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:79, 7 May 1810; 1:333, 23 May 1814; and 1:336, 25 Jul 1814.
  25. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, B:9-10, 25 Jun 1814.
  26. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, B:198-9, Samuel C. Clark to Gideon D. Cobb, 28 Feb 1816.
  27. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:106-7, 23 Dec 1816; B:161-2, 25 Aug 1817; C:116-7, 23 Aug 1818; C:199, 22 May 1820; C:288, 28 May 1821, Caleb C. Cobb replaced him after he had resigned; and C:191, 28 May 1821, allowed pay as tax commissioner.
  28. [S576] Gideon D. Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  29. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, D:233, Samuel C. Clark to Caleb C. Cobb, 7 Jul 1824.
  30. [S826] Lyon letter to Witherell, 5 Apr 1828.
  31. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, D:405l 17 Nov 1828.

 

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