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Josiah Cobb1,2

ID# 16612, ( - abt 1817)
Family Chart
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Marriage: Ann (d. bef 1827)2
Death: abt Jun 1817,3
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Narrative:


     Josiah married Ann.2
     Josiah and Ann moved their family about 1806 from South Carolina to Livingston Co., KentuckyG, which became Caldwell Co. in May 1809.
     Josiah purchased 200 acres on the waters of Skinframe Creek in Livingston Co., KentuckyG, on 11 Jan 1809, from Andrew and Elisabeth Jones, for $700.4
     Josiah appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, with a household consisting of three white males under age 10 (sons Humphrey, Hezekiah, and Samuel), and one between 26 and 45 (himself), one female under 10 (possibly daughter Harriet), two between 10 and 16 (unknown), and one 16 to 26 (his wife, Ann), and 5 slaves.1
     Josiah appears on the Caldwell Co.G tax lists for 1812 through 1816, reporting that he owned two slaves in 1812, increasing to four in 1814, and three thereafter. He reported six horses the first three years, then four and three in the final years. He reported the 200-acre parcel each year, and another parcel in 1815 and 1816, intially reported at 540 acres and the next year at 400 acres. No deeds have been found for this latter parcel. The total valuation was $2,740 the last year.5
     On 23 Oct 1815 Josiah was appointed with Jesse Cobb and three others to appraise the estate of Samuel Boyd.6 He was appointed with Henry Ballinger Machen and William Norris to mark out a road from Freemans Mill to the intersection of the road leading from Eddyville to Centerville at Machen's farm on 26 Aug 1816.7
     Josiah purchased 10 acres adjacent to his exiting property, on the waters of Skinframe Creek in Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, on 16 Jan 1817, from William Cook, paying $10.8
     Josiah died about Jun 1817.3
     A letters of administration for Josiah's estate was granted on 29 Jul 1817 in County Court, Caldwell Co.G, to his widow, Ann, after she executed a $6,000 bond with Jesse Cobb and William Johnston as her securities.9 An inventory of his estate was filed on 19 Aug 1817 Caldwell Co. Court. It listed 32 head of cattle valued at $178, 38 hogs valued at $65, 16 sheep at $27, seven horses at $161, farm tools including a harrow and plows, household items including a coffee mill, loom, and four spinning wheels, a feather bed and furniture valued at $80.75, books, a slave Elick valued at $500, Nancy and her children, valued at $500, and Richard, valued at $600.10,11 When William Johnston withdrew as one of the securities for her bond she appeared on 26 Oct 1818 in the county court of Caldwell Co., KentuckyG, and tendered Edward H. Tarrant as additional surety.12
     Jesse Cobb reported Josiah's property, 210 acres, in the 1817 tax lists, and Ann reported them in 1818 as administrator. They reported four slaves and four horses, and 210 acres of property each year. Ann reported the property in her own name after that.13
     The 200-acre parcel Josiah purchased in 1809 was sold by his heirs 14 Dec 1838, to Jacob Holt, for $500. The sellers were Humphrey Cobb, Hezekiah Cobb, Samuel T. Cobb & wife Nancy A., Delila Cobb and Harriet Cobb, described as heirs and legal representatives of Josiah Cobb. They were all described as of Desoto Co., Mississippi, except for Hezekiah, who was from Shelby Co., Tennessee.14
Research Note, 14 Apr 2018:

Josiah and Jesse Cobb were clearly not closely related to the other Cobbs in Eddyville, whose ancestors and close cousins are well documented. The frequent association of the two with each other in various documents suggests they were related, but just how has not been well documented. It seems likely that most if not all of the "heirs and legal representatives" who sold Josiah's property in 1838 were his children. Extensive research by descendants of some of them has found evidence suggesting, if not yet solidly proving, that Josiah and Jesse were brothers, and were descendants of Henry (the Elder) Cobb of Barnstable by a different son than the one who is the ancestor of most of the Cobbs on our website. While the others descend from his son Henry (1665-1725), Josiah and Jesse are believed to have descended from his son Samuel (1654-1727), by his son Henry (1687-1755), most likely by his son Noah (1739-1808). This latter Henry is known to have moved to Pomfret, Connecticut, and then to North Carolina, where both he and his son Noah died. The presumed sons of Josiah were born in South Carolina, a connection that seems quite possible but not yet proved.15

Children:
      Children with Ann

The known children of Josiah and Ann are primarily established by an 1839 deed in which his former property in Caldwell Co. was sold by "Humphrey Cobb, Hezekiah Cobb, Saml T. Cobb & wife Nancy H., Delila Cobb, and Harriet Cobb all heirs & legal representatives." Hezekiah was shown as of Shelby Co., Tennessee, and the others of Desoto Co., Mississippi. Humphrey and Samuel are found in records in Shelby Co. up to 1830 and Desoto Co. after than; Hezekiah remained in Shelby.

Evidence of Theron is thinner. The Delila mentioned in the deed may have been the Delila who married Theron Cobb, who seems to have died before 1839 leaving his widow Delila his heir.

No record of Harriet has been found other than the deed.

It seems likely there were other children, among them likely a William Cobb who died in Shelby Co. in 1836 leaving a nuncupative (oral) will that was accepted based on the testimony of Hezikiah and his wife Nancy.14
  1. Harriet Cobb
  2. Humphrey Cobb+ (22 May 1801 - 20 Mar 1854)
  3. Hezekiah Cobb+ (abt 1804 - 12 Oct 1872)
  4. Samuel T. Cobb+ (abt 1804 - )
  5. Theron B. Cobb

Citations

  1. [S1776] Joseah Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Caldwell Co., Kentucky.
  2. [S587] The Caldwell County Kentucky Genealogy Home Page, online, extract of Caldwell County Court Order Book A, 24 Aug 1818, pg 20, record of summons issued, extracter's note says Ann Cobb was the widow, and 26 Oct 1818, pg 30, recording Ann Cobb, administratrix of estate of Josiah Cobb, deceased, answering summons.
  3. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:156, letters of administration for his estate granted to his widow 29 Jul 1817.
  4. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, B:10-11, Andrew Jones & Elisabeth Jones to Josiah Cobb, 16 Mar 1814.
  5. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1812 pg 7; 1813 pg 7; 1814 pg 8; 1815 pg 5; and 1816 pg 6.
  6. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, 1:418-9; 1:426-7.
  7. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:76.
  8. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, B:498-9, William Cook to Josiah Cobb, 17 Jan 181.
  9. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:156.
  10. [S875] Wills, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, A:300-1, Josiah Cobb valuation, 19 Aug 1817, given name written as Joseph, at the beginning, but correctly at the end.
  11. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, B:173, inventory ordered recorded 26 Aug 1817.
  12. [S1971] Caldwell Co. Order Book, C:20, on motion of William Johnston, the widow was ordered to appear at the Oct term and given another security in his place; C:30, she appeared and tendered Edward H. Farrant as additional security.
  13. [S4057] Caldwell Co. tax lists, 1817 pg 6; and 1818 pg 8.
  14. [S1975] Deeds, Caldwell Co., Kentucky, I:240-2, Humphrey Cobb, Hezekiah Cobb, Saml T. Cobb & wife Nancy H., Delila Cobb, and Harriet Cobb all heirs & legal representatives of Josiah Cobb, dec'd to Jacob Holt, 17 Jun 1839.
  15. [S7958] Wunder, "Cobbs in Caldwell, KY," e-mail to author, 7 Apr 2018, shows her current research into ancestry of Josiah Cobb.

Nancy Crawford1,2,3

ID# 16613, (1782 - 1864)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherCol. William Crawford (6 Aug 1744 - 1826)
MotherAlice Kennedy
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Aug 1782, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 2 Oct 1802, Greene Co., Pennsylvania, Joshua Cobb (b. 27 May 1776, d. 27 Aug 1860)7,8,9
Death: 3 Aug 1864, Aurora, Indiana,10,7
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana,11
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Narrative:

Nancy Crawford was born on 6 Aug 1782 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6 She married Joshua Cobb, son of Elkanah Cobb and Mary Willard, on 2 Oct 1802 Pennsylvania, probably in Greene Co.G.7,8,9 Nancy was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband, Joshua Cobb, in the 1810 Federal Census of Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.12
     Nancy and Joshua moved their family of six children down the Ohio River by flatboat to Dearborn Co., IndianaG, where they lived on a farm for a year and a half.13,14,15 (See map.) She was probably the female age 26 to 45 listed in the household of her husband, Joshua, in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.16 In the spring of 1821 they then moved some 40 miles northwest to Decatur Co.G, far beyond any considerable settlement, in what was called then the "New Purchase." Only two houses could be seen from their farm.17,18,19 She was probably the female age 40 to 50 listed in the household of her husband in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.20 She was probably the female age 50 to 60 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.21
     She and Joshua appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of James B. Terhune and Martha M. Cobb, their daughter and her husband.22
     Nancy and Joshua appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, in the household of their daughter Maria and her husband, Churchill G. Christy.23
     Nancy died on 3 Aug 1864 in Aurora, IndianaG, at age 81.10,7 She was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.11

Children:
     Children with Joshua Cobb:

  1. William Crawford Cobb (10 Jul 1803 - 5 Oct 1804)
  2. Willard Cobb (25 Jun 1805 - 21 Jul 1832)
  3. Dyar Cobb+ (6 Aug 1807 - 20 Oct 1900)
  4. John Cobb+ (10 Jun 1809 - 15 Jun 1895)
  5. Maria Cobb+ (5 Jun 1812 - 25 Jun 1896)
  6. Ella Cobb+ (4 Oct 1814 - 7 Mar 1884)
  7. Oliver Perry Cobb+ (25 Apr 1817 - 28 Mar 1891)
  8. Elkanah Cobb+ (19 Oct 1819 - 4 Nov 1887)
  9. Martha M. Cobb+ (1 Oct 1822 - 2 Aug 1901)

Citations

  1. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows name as Nancy Cobb, eighth child of William Crawford.
  2. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, dist 4 pg 83, shows name as Nancy Cobb, daughter of Colonel William Crawford.
  3. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows name as Nancy Crawford.
  4. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows date, as 6 Aug 1782.
  5. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date, as 25 Jul 1782.
  6. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 68 and state.
  7. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows date.
  8. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date.
  9. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows state.
  10. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date, city, and state.
  11. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states he visited the grave recently.
  12. [S1099] Joshua Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.
  13. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
  14. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
  15. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
  16. [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  17. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
  18. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
  19. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows she lived in the county since the latter part of 1820.
  20. [S1100] Joshua Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  21. [S1580] Johua Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  22. [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  23. [S1117] C. G. Christy household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.

John Cobb1,2,3

ID# 16614, (1809 - 1895)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860)
MotherNancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 10 Jun 1809, Cumberland, Greene Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Jul 1841, Decatur Co., Indiana, Maria Caffyn (b. 13 Jul 1816, d. 19 Aug 1901)7,8,9
Death: 15 Jun 1895, Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana,10,5,11
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana,12
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Narrative:

John Cobb was born on 10 Jun 1809 in Cumberland, Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1810 Federal Census of Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.13

Moving West to Indiana --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     He moved down the Ohio River by flatboat to Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with his parents in 1818.14,15,16 He was probably one of the three males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his father, in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.17
     He moved to Decatur Co.G in 1821 with his parents.18,19,20
      On 11 Apr 1834 John was granted a patent for 40 acres of land in Decatur Co., IndianaG, under the Cash Entry Act of April 24, 1820. That act reduced the minimum price of public land to $1.25 per acre, but required payment in cash, not on credit.21
     John married Maria Caffyn, daughter of Richard Caffyn and Lydia Casto, and older sister of the woman his brother Elkanah would marry the following year, on 11 Jul 1841 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Jacob Martin officiating.7,8,9
     John and Maria moved to Dearborn Co.G about 1842. They appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 26 Jul 1850, reporting real estate valued at $6500. Their children Davis, James, and Thomas were listed as living with them, as was is younger brother, Elkanah, and Elizabeth Turney, age 15, who may have been a servant.2
John Cobb home built 1855
photo courtesy Glen Campbell

     John and Maria adopted Mary Walsh, apparently about 1860. She is shown as adopted, with the surname Walsh, in the 1860 census, and with surname Cobb and no notation in the 1870 census.22
     John and Maria appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $50,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their children Davis, James, and Thomas were listed as living with them, as were their adopted daughter, Mary Walsh, and Ann Suring, age 15, a servant. His brother Oliver and his family are listed six households later, apparently living close by.23
     He and Maria appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 1 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $40,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their son Thomas was listed as living with them, as is their adopted daughter Mary Walsh, their eldest son James and his wife Martha Ella Trumbower. There was also an unknown apparent relative, Carrie Cobb, and a servant, Louise Rupker, age 17. His brother Oliver and his family are listed five households later, apparently living close by.24
     John and Maria appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 4 Jun 1880. Their son Thomas was listed as living with them, as were her mother, their adopted daughter Mary, and two servants, Carie Achman, age 22, and Augustus Gould, age 16.25
     In 1868 John purchased the Aurora Commercial, a newspaper established in 1859. In June of that year a joint stock company, which had purchased the presses of that paper, established the Dearborn Independent. This paper was edited by John's son, Thomas, until Apr 1873, when it was sold to his cousin, Louis Willard Cobb, who then operated it.26,27,28

Very Successful Businessmen --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     John and his brother Oliver were very successful businessmen, with interests in southeast Indiana, Cincinnati, and Mississippi. They owned a shipping business, chair factory, nail and iron works and a pork house.29,30,31 They built a store room and pork house in 1850 at a cost of $5,000.32 While Oliver seems to have regarded himself as a farmer initially, it is clear that both he and John were engaged in business in AuroraG by the mid-1840s. They were engaged in pork packing extensively, shipping their product south, where they also had a business.33,34

The Aurora Iron and Nail Company --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     The Aurora Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation in Nov 1875. It was formed from the Aurora Iron Company, which had its origin as a rolling mill established in 1873 by John B. Evans, and the Haddock Nail Machine & Nail Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati. Capital stock was listed as $1,000,000, and the directors included Evans and Oliver Perry Cobb. It is not clear who the original officers were, but by 1881 the Cobbs were clearly in control. At that time, Oliver was the president and a director, and his brother John, his sons William and Frank, nephews John Dwyer and James A Stratton, and brother-in-law Lewis M. Foulk were all directors. Stratton was also the Secretary, and Foulk was the Treasurer.35,36,37
     By Mar 1881 the company was apparently not doing well, and a group of Cincinnati share-owners filed suit, blaming the Cobbs. The suit, naming the officers and directors, and their banks as defendants, was brought by ten share-owners, owning about 5,900 of the 20,000 shares outstanding. They charged that management had purchased from O. P. Cobb & Co. large amounts of materials at much higher price than that company paid for them, and had let contracts for "certain pretended improvements" at the plant to Stedman & Co., a close associate of the Cobbs, at "extravagant prices." Some of the directors, including Oliver and John Cobb, were accused of taking "pretended and fictitious mortgages" from the company. The suit asked for appointment of a receiver and recovery of damages.38
     The company's defenders lost no time; two days after the reports of the suit, three letters appeared in the Cincinnati newspapers. One, signed by management, save Oliver, denied all the charges, stating instead that the company would have failed had Oliver not provided nearly all the working capital. Another, by three "citizens of the city of Aurora," said that the charges were unjust, and that they had faith that a full investigation would show that. The third, by a committee of the firm's employees, said the employees had never been compelled to deal at the O. P. Cobb & Co. store, refuting a charge not reported in the earlier articles, and saying the works was "as good and systematic as any we ever worked in."39
     The trial for appointment of a receiver ended 19 Apr 1881 with the share-owners withdrawing their request after the judge suggested he was not inclined to appoint one. Oliver then announced he intended to begin the next day to start foreclosure proceedings on the mortgage he held against the company. A few days later a long article in the Cincinnati Commercial recounted the "great injustice" that had been done by a letter in the Cincinnati Enquirer containing "false and malicious statements." The article continued that "the hostility of the Enquirer to Mr. Cobb can easily be explained from the fact that one of the editors has had a personal difficulty with a son of Mr. Cobb's, and hence the paper never fails to have anything published against" him (the Enquirer article has not been found.)40,41,42
     After a three week trial in the counter-suit by the Cobbs to foreclose on their mortgages, the judge ruled on 13 Jun 1881 that the mortgages were valid and the foreclosure could proceed.43,44

The Aurora Chair and Furniture Manufacturing Company --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     The Aurora Chair and Furniture Manufacturing Company, established about 1868, was purchased by John Cobb & Co. two years later. The factory, located on Third and Bridgeway Sts., made wood and cane-seated chairs from locally produced materials.45 On 4 Sep 1882 a fire originating in the factory destroyed a substantial section of downtown AuroraG. The lost property was valued at $75,000. Of that $30,000, offset by $8,000 of insurance, was due to loss of the entire chair factory and a large amount of stock.46 Within 100 days the factory was again in full operation, rebuilt with largely brick buildings.45
     By 1885 the factory employed about 130 workmen earning over $30,000 annually. They were supplied with planners, band saws, lathes, boring, mortising and tenant machines, circle saws and other appliances, turning out some 200 dozen chairs a week. The factory produced principally fine walnut chairs in a large variety of styles, marketed in the northern states, from New York City to San Francisco, and to the federal government. A branch factory in Butlerville, Indiana, produced lesser quality goods, such as maple chairs, rawhide frames, and other cheaper kinds. The company then consisted of John, his two sons James and Thomas, and Stedman & Co.47

Legal Troubles Prompt Unusual Wills --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     The Cobbs' legal issues led to some unusual provisions in their wills. When Oliver and his wife, and John's wife, wrote their wills they left their property to their daughters-in-law rather than to their sons, who were still living. It seems they feared that the sons were exposed to claims that could be made against their property.
      Oliver in his will dated 6 Oct 1890 left everything to his wife, but if she died before him the property was to be divided equally between his daughter, the wives of his sons, and the grandson of a deceased daughter.48
     The 16 Jan 1891 will of Caroline, Oliver's wife, left him a life estate in the property but only so long as no legal claims were made against it, in which case, or at his death, everything was to go to their daughter, daughters-in-law, and the grandson.49
     John was named an heir in the will of his wife dated 3 Dec 1892 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, which also left some property to their daughter and two daughters-in-law. It left him a life estate of their home place and other property, which at his death was to pass to a daughter-in-law at his death.50 John had apparently transferred his property to his wife by 1892, as the family homestead was included in the property listed in her will. John died intestate, without a will, and his administrator told the court the only assets in his estate were some war claims which were then before Congress for allowance.51
     John died on 15 Jun 1895 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 86.10,5,11 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.12

Children:
      Children with Maria Caffyn

Mary was adopted about 1860, and is later shown with the surname Cobb.22,52
  1. Jarvis Cobb (1842 - bef 1850)
  2. Davis Weaver Cobb (9 Apr 1843 - 29 May 1913)
  3. James Alfred Cobb+ (10 Aug 1845 - 1 May 1927)
  4. Thomas Jefferson Cobb+ (6 Nov 1849 - 23 May 1927)
  5. Ella Cobb (7 Mar 1854 - 13 Aug 1858)
  6. Mary Walsh+ (28 Jun 1854 - 2 Feb 1905)

Citations

  1. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, E:158, John Cobb and Maria Caffin.
  2. [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  3. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16294619, John Cobb, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  4. [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 40 and state.
  5. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16294619, John Cobb, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  6. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states John Cobb's death certificate shows date, town, county, and state.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, E:158, John Cobb and Maria Caffin, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will, shows him as her husband.
  10. [S11296] John Cobb obituary, The Daily Democrat, shows he died at age 85, and city.
  11. [S2279] Greenwood, "Holman, Harvey, Greenwood family tree" family tree, Ancestry.com, citing Milton A. Masing, Dearborn County Indiana Cemetery Records, Volume B (Heritage Books, Inc.: 2000), shows date, as 15th, city, county, and state.
  12. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states he visited the grave recently.
  13. [S1099] Joshua Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
  15. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
  16. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
  17. [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  18. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
  19. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
  20. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows she lived in the county since the latter part of 1820.
  21. [S2358] Cobb, cash sale land patent, 4 Nov 1834, Bureau of Land Management, Indianapolis Land Office.
  22. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows "adopted" in Mary's occupation field.
  23. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  24. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  25. [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  26. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 183.
  27. [S2278] Shaw, History of Dearborn County, pg 378.
  28. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows Thomas' occupation as editor.
  29. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 345, shows John was engaged in the boating business for many years, and connected to mercantile, manufacturing, and other businesses from the earliest history of the city of Aurora.
  30. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 315, shows John in a list of businesses in Aurora in 1858-9, as a coal dealer.
  31. [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as merchant, with $50,000 in real estate and $50,000 in personal estate.
  32. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 318-9.
  33. [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
  34. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 315, shows O. P. Cobb & Co. in a list of businesses in Aurora in 1858-9, as pork packers, grocers, etc.; pg 666 describes the pork packing business.
  35. [S2281] "Iron and Nails," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 1 Dec 1875, shows the firm filed incorporation papers in Indianapolis and shows directors and capital stock.
  36. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7, describes the history of Aurora Iron & Nail.
  37. [S2282] "Allegations of Fraud," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 29 Mar 1881, shows the directors, officers, and relationships to Oliver.
  38. [S2282] "Allegations of Fraud," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 29 Mar 1881, also reported in "The Aurora Nail Works," The Cincinnati Commercial, 29 Mar 1881, pg 7.
  39. [S2283] "The Other Side Heard From," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 31 Mar 1881, see also "The Aurora Iron and Nail Company," The Cincinnati Commercial, 31 Mar 1881, pg 2.
  40. [S2284] "Aurora Iron Company's Troubles," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 20 Apr 1881, shows date and Cobb's decision to foreclose.
  41. [S2285] "Aurora Iron and Nail Company," Cincinnati Commercial, 23 Apr 1881, shows complaints about the Enquirer and recounts the withdrawal of the motion at trial.
  42. [S2286] "A Card," Cincinnati Commercial, 24 Apr 1881, provides and alternate version of the withdrawal of the motion for receiver.
  43. [S2287] "Aurora Iron and Nail Company," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 15 Jun 1881, shows the trial was three weeks long, decided "last Monday," and summarizes the decision.
  44. [S2288] "Aurora," Cincinnati Commercial, 15 Jun 1881, after letter by O. P. Cobb, prints entire decision.
  45. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 344.
  46. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 320-1, 344.
  47. [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 344-5.
  48. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 8:165-7, Oliver P. Cobb will.
  49. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:428-9, Caroline S. Cobb will.
  50. [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
  51. [S11339] Probate Order Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 22:72, partial report of Thomas J. Cobb, administrator of the estate of John Cobb, decd.
  52. [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows Mary's surname as Cobb.

Willard Cobb1,2,3

ID# 16616, (1805 - 1832)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860)
MotherNancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 25 Jun 1805, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Death: 21 Jul 1832, Decatur Co., Indiana,7,6,8
Burial: Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, Indiana,9,10
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Narrative:

Willard Cobb was born on 25 Jun 1805 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1810 Federal Census of Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.11
     He moved down the Ohio River by flatboat to Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with his parents in 1818.12,13,14 He was probably one of the three males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his father in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.15
     He moved to Decatur Co.G in 1821 with his parents.16,17,18
     Willard died on 21 Jul 1832 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, at age 27.7,6,8 He was buried in Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, IndianaG, in the oldest section, in a row with Joshua and Nancy's other children.9,10

Citations

  1. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 30717050, Willard Cobb, includes tombstone photo showing same.
  2. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287.
  3. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb."
  4. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 30717050, Willard Cobb, includes tombstone photo showing age 27 yrs 26 days at death 21 Jul 1832.
  5. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date and state.
  6. [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows date.
  7. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 30717050, Willard Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  8. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date, county, and state.
  9. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 30717050, Willard Cobb, includes tombstone photo.
  10. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows all Joshua's children buried in a row in the oldest section.
  11. [S1099] Joshua Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.
  12. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
  13. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
  14. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
  15. [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  16. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
  17. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
  18. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows she lived in the county since the latter part of 1820.

Dyar Cobb1,2,3

ID# 16617, (1807 - 1900)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860)
MotherNancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 6 Aug 1807, Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Nov 1830, Decatur Co., Indiana, Almyra Tremain (b. 3 Apr 1810, d. 22 Aug 1885)7,8
Death: 20 Oct 1900, Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana,9,10
Burial: 22 Oct 1900, Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, Indiana,11,12,13
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Narrative:

Dyar Cobb was born on 6 Aug 1807 in Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     He was probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1810 Federal Census of Cumberland Twp., Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.14
     He moved down the Ohio River by flatboat to Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with his parents in 1818.15,16,17 He was probably one of the three males age 10 to 16 listed in the household of his father in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.18
     He moved to Decatur Co.G in 1821 with his parents.19,20,21
     Dyar married Almyra Tremain on 11 Nov 1830 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with William Fowler, jsutice of the peace, officiating.7,8

Establishing his Farmstead --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      On 17 Apr 1833 Dyar was granted a patent for 80 acres of land in Decatur Co., IndianaG, under the Cash Entry Act of April 24, 1820. That act reduced the minimum price of public land to $1.25 per acre, and the minimum purchase to 80 acres, but required payment in cash, not on credit.22 On 20 Mar 1837 he was granted a patent for another 40 acres under the same act.23 Then, on 1 Aug 1839 he was granted a patent for another 40 acres under that act.24
     He eventually acquired a total of 300 acres, which he cleared and farmed. He also was a brick-maker, and pursued that trade occasionally.25,26,27,28,29

Raising a Family --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Dyar appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG, with a household consisting of one male under age 5, one age 5 to 10, one age 30 to 40 (himself), and one female age 5 to 10 (daughter Nancy), and one age 30 to 40 (wife Almyra). His father and his family were apparently living close by as he is listed on the following line.2
     Dyar and Almyra appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 6 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $3000. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, Harry, Jasper, and Newton were listed as living with them, as were 9-year-old John Treman, apparently some relative of hers, and 22-year-old George Roe, a farmer.30
     Dyar and Almyra appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greensbrug, Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 4 Jul 1860, reporting real estate valued at $13,000 and personal estate of $3,615. Their children Sophronia, Jasper, and Martha were listed as living with them, as were two 18-year-old farm laborers, John M Freeman and William Cutter.31
     Dyar and Almyra appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greensbrug, Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 29 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $17,400 and personal estate of $8,000. Their children Jasper and Martha were listed as living with them, as was 17-year-old Thomas Raedy, apparently a farm apprentice.32

Retiring from Farming --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Dyar retired from farming by 1880 and turned the farm over to his son Jasper.33,34
     He and Almyra appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, enumerated 8 Jun 1880. Their daughter Martha was listed as living with them, as is Jammie Taemain, age 17, who is shown as adopted and would appear to be some relative of hers, and his sister's son, William F. Christy, who is shown as a widower, with no occupation. Their son Jasper and his young family were apparently living close by, as they are listed next.35,35
     His wife died on 22 Aug 1885 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.36,37,10
     Dyar appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, in the household of his daughter Sophronia and her husband, Oliver Clay Elder.38
     Dyar died on 20 Oct 1900 in Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, at age 93.9,10 He was buried on 22 Oct 1900 in Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, IndianaG, in the oldest section, in a row with Joshua and Nancy's other children.11,12,13

Children:
     Children with Almyra Tremain:

  1. infant Cobb (10 Jan 1831 - 10 Jan 1831)
  2. Nancy H. Cobb+ (7 Feb 1833 - 2 Nov 1899)
  3. Joshua Cobb (15 Oct 1834 - 21 Apr 1842)
  4. Hiram Cobb (7 Feb 1837 - 10 Apr 1837)
  5. Mary Cobb (8 Jun 1838 - 4 Dec 1838)
  6. John Cobb (1 Mar 1840 - 8 May 1842)
  7. Sophronia Cobb+ (15 Sep 1842 - 5 Jun 1919)
  8. Harry Cobb (5 Jun 1845 - 19 Aug 1852)
  9. Jasper Cobb+ (5 Aug 1847 - 15 Jun 1916)
  10. Newton Cobb (19 Mar 1850 - 23 Apr 1858)
  11. Martha Cobb (28 May 1854 - 10 Aug 1933)
  12. infant daughter Cobb (2 Jan 1856 - 10 Jan 1856)

Citations

  1. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, B:59, Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain.
  2. [S1582] Dyer Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  3. [S11295] Dyar Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death.
  4. [S11295] Dyar Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows age 93 yrs 12 mo 14 days at death 20 Oct 1900, and state.
  5. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date, county, as Greene Co., and state.
  6. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows date, town, as Greensburg, county, as Westmoreland Co., and state; but there is no evidence the family ever lived in Westmoreland Co.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, B:59, Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S11295] Dyar Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date, township, county, and state.
  10. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows year.
  11. [S11295] Dyar Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  12. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states he visited the grave recently.
  13. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows all Joshua's children buried in a row in the oldest section.
  14. [S1099] Joshua Cobb household, 1810 U.S. Census, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.
  15. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
  16. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
  17. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
  18. [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  19. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
  20. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
  21. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows she lived in the county since the latter part of 1820.
  22. [S2354] Cobb, cash sale land patent, 17 Apr 1833, Bureau of Land Management, Indianapolis Land Office.
  23. [S2355] Cobb, cash sale land patent, 20 Mar 1837, Bureau of Land Management, Indianapolis Land Office.
  24. [S2356] Cobb, cash sale land patent, 1 Aug 1839, Bureau of Land Management, Indianapolis Land Office.
  25. [S1582] Dyer Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows one person in the household engaged in agriculture.
  26. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pp 640-1bb homestead.
  27. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows occupation as Farmer.
  28. [S1577] Dayor Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
  29. [S1118] Dyer Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
  30. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  31. [S1577] Dayor Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  32. [S1118] Dyer Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows Ready's occupation as "bound."
  33. [S2322] Dyar Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows Dyar's occupation as retired farmer, with Jasper and his family listed on the next line with an occupation of farmer.
  34. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 641, shows Jasper came into posession of the Cobb homestead.
  35. [S2322] Dyar Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  36. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb."
  37. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date, county and state.
  38. [S1555] Oliver C. Elder household, 1900 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.

Almyra Tremain1,2,3

ID# 16618, (1810 - 1885)
Family Chart
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 3 Apr 1810, Genesee Co., New York,4,5,6
Marriage: 11 Nov 1830, Decatur Co., Indiana, Dyar Cobb (b. 6 Aug 1807, d. 20 Oct 1900)7,8
Death: 22 Aug 1885, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana,9,10,11
Burial: Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, Indiana,12
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Narrative:

Almyra Tremain was born on 3 Apr 1810 in Genesee Co., New YorkG.4,5,6
     Almyra married Dyar Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 11 Nov 1830 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with William Fowler, jsutice of the peace, officiating.7,8
     She was probably the female age 30 to 40 listed in the household of her husband, Dyar Cobb, in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.13
     Almyra and Dyar appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 6 Aug 1850, reporting real estate valued at $3000. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, Harry, Jasper, and Newton were listed as living with them, as were 9-year-old John Treman, apparently some relative of hers, and 22-year-old George Roe, a farmer.14
     Almyra and Dyar appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Greensbrug, Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 4 Jul 1860, reporting real estate valued at $13,000 and personal estate of $3,615. Their children Sophronia, Jasper, and Martha were listed as living with them, as were two 18-year-old farm laborers, John M Freeman and William Cutter.15
     Almyra and Dyar appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Greensbrug, Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 29 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $17,400 and personal estate of $8,000. Their children Jasper and Martha were listed as living with them, as was 17-year-old Thomas Raedy, apparently a farm apprentice.16
     Almyra and Dyar appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Washington Twp., Decatur Co., Indiana G, enumerated 8 Jun 1880. Their daughter Martha was listed as living with them, as is Jammie Taemain, age 17, who is shown as adopted and would appear to be some relative of hers, and his sister's son, William F. Christy, who is shown as a widower, with no occupation. Their son Jasper and his young family were apparently living close by, as they are listed next.17,17
     Almyra died on 22 Aug 1885 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, at age 75.9,10,11 She was buried in Sand Creek Cemetery, Greensburg, IndianaG.12

Children:
     Children with Dyar Cobb:

  1. infant Cobb (10 Jan 1831 - 10 Jan 1831)
  2. Nancy H. Cobb+ (7 Feb 1833 - 2 Nov 1899)
  3. Joshua Cobb (15 Oct 1834 - 21 Apr 1842)
  4. Hiram Cobb (7 Feb 1837 - 10 Apr 1837)
  5. Mary Cobb (8 Jun 1838 - 4 Dec 1838)
  6. John Cobb (1 Mar 1840 - 8 May 1842)
  7. Sophronia Cobb+ (15 Sep 1842 - 5 Jun 1919)
  8. Harry Cobb (5 Jun 1845 - 19 Aug 1852)
  9. Jasper Cobb+ (5 Aug 1847 - 15 Jun 1916)
  10. Newton Cobb (19 Mar 1850 - 23 Apr 1858)
  11. Martha Cobb (28 May 1854 - 10 Aug 1933)
  12. infant daughter Cobb (2 Jan 1856 - 10 Jan 1856)

Citations

  1. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, B:59, Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain.
  2. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Almira Cobb.
  3. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows name as Elmira Tremain.
  4. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date, county, and state.
  5. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date and state.
  6. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 40 and state.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, B:59, Dyar Cobb and Almyra Tremain, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb."
  10. [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows date, county and state.
  11. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows year.
  12. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states he visited the grave recently.
  13. [S1582] Dyer Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  14. [S1101] Dyer Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  15. [S1577] Dayor Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  16. [S1118] Dyer Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows Ready's occupation as "bound."
  17. [S2322] Dyar Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.

Maria Cobb1,2,3

ID# 16619, (1812 - 1896)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherJoshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860)
MotherNancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864)
AncestryThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 5 Jun 1812, Pennsylvania,4,5,6
Marriage: 15 May 1834, Decatur Co., Indiana, Churchill G. Christy (b. 23 Mar 1812, d. 20 Oct 1901)7,8,9
Death: 25 Jun 1896, Greensbrug, Indiana,10,11
Burial: South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana,12
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Narrative:

Maria Cobb was born on 5 Jun 1812 in PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
     She moved down the Ohio River by flatboat to Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with her parents in 1818.13,14,15 She was probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.16
     She moved to Decatur Co.G in 1821 with her parents.17,18,19 She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.20

Marriage and Family --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Maria married Churchill G. Christy, son of Samuel Christy and Mary Day, on 15 May 1834 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, at the residence of her father with Daniel Stogsdell offciating.7,8,9
     She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.21
     Maria and Churchill moved to Dearborn Co.G by 1850. They appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 5 Aug 1850. Their children William, James, John, Joshua, Henry, Oliver, Martha, Nancy, and Milton were listed as living with them, as was 18 year old Nancy Barnett.22
     Maria and Churchill returned to Decatur Co. by 1855. They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 9 Aug 1860, reporting real estate valued at $14,200 and $4,000 in personal estate. Their children James, Joshua, Henry, Oliver, Martha, Nancy, Milton, Oscar, Maria, and Ella were listed as living with them, as were her parents and an 18-year-old schoolteacher, Nancy Corbel.23
     Maria and Churchill moved to Jackson Co. by 1870. They lived in the city of Seymour while their son Joshua and daugther Martha and their spouses were living on farms outside the city. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1870. Their children Nancy, Maria, and Ella were listed as living with them.24
     Maria and Churchill appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, on West Tipton St. G, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Their daughter Ella was listed as living with them.25
     Maria and Churchill returned to GreensbrugG after 1880 with their youngest daughter, Ella, who lived their with them until her death in 1887.26
     Maria and Churchill moved to Ohio by 1890, probably living with one of their children who lived in Cincinnati and its suburbs. He later reported they "had a pretty hard time getting along" for many years and their children helped as much as they could.27

The Struggle for a Civil War Pension --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Maria filed an application for a dependant's pension based on the Civil War service of her son Oliver 15 Jun 1891, while living on Ohio. The application was filed under the pension law of 27 Jun 1890, which somewhat expanded the terms for a parent's pension. Under this law, the parent had to be without means of support other than their manual labor or contributions by others not legally bound to support them when applying, not when the soldier died as under earlier law. The soldier must not have left a widow or minor children, and must have died from injury or disease originating during his service.28,29
      Relatives and acquaintances provided affidavits in Dec 1891 and Feb 1892 stating that Oliver was the son of her and her husband; that they had no personal or real property except a life estate in a house in Greensbrug, IndianaG, which was valued at $700 to $800; no income other than $6 per month rental of that house; that they were 80 years old and unable to do physical work; and that Oliver had not married and had no widow or chidren.30 New affidavits were submitted in the fall of 1893 from comrades describing Oliver's illnesses while in the service, from relatives describing his disabilities after he returned from the War, and from his cousin Thomas J. Christy and an acquaintance in St. Louis about his being there before his death.31
     Maria and Churchill returned to GreensbrugG in Nov 1893.32
      The family become frustrated by the lack of progress in approving the pension, and enlisted the aid of long-time Congressman from Dearborn Co., William Steele Holman. He called up the case on 28 Nov 1893.33 This prompted a letter from the Bureau of Pensions dated 8 Dec 1893, stating that the date and cause of Oliver's death needed to be resolved. Hospital records show the name as William alias Albert Christy, and his cousin and acquaintance in St. Louis have no personal knowledge of the date or cause of death. She responded 19 Jan 1894 that she had no further evidence to offer, and citing the hospital records and testimony of Oliver's cousin and acquaintance showing he was the one who died there, requested that claim be adjudicated based on the evidence filed.34
     Maria died on 25 Jun 1896, at her home, Greensbrug, IndianaG, at age 84.10,11 She was buried in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.12
      The file indicates little action on the pension application until 5 Aug 1896, when the case was submitted to the Board of Review for a special examination.35

Children:
     Children with Churchill G. Christy:

  1. William F. Christy+ (31 Mar 1836 - 15 Apr 1918)
  2. James Wallace Christy+ (Aug 1837 - btn 1915 and 1920)
  3. John Willard Christy+ (23 May 1838 - 7 Sep 1916)
  4. Joshua S. Christy+ (7 Feb 1840 - 24 Feb 1915)
  5. Henry Newton Christy+ (Sep 1841 - 13 Dec 1907)
  6. Oliver Perry Christy (26 Jun 1843 - 2 Dec 1878)
  7. Martha E. Christy+ (abt 13 Apr 1845 - 5 Oct 1882)
  8. Nancy Mary Christy (Apr 1848 - 14 Mar 1920)
  9. Rev. Milton Dyer Christy+ (1849 - 16 Apr 1892)
  10. Oscar A. Christy+ (Dec 1851 - 14 Jul 1901)
  11. Maria Amazette Christy (abt 2 Nov 1853 - 21 Jul 1872)
  12. Ella Ann Christy (28 Sep 1855 - 18 May 1887)

Citations

  1. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, C:38, Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb.
  2. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Mariah L. Christie.
  3. [S1117] C. G. Christy household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Mariah Christy.
  4. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 38 and state.
  5. [S1117] C. G. Christy household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 48 and state.
  6. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #37667847, Mary Maria Cobb Christy, shows date, as 5th, and state.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, C:38, Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows date, county, and at her father's residence.
  10. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavits of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, and Joshua S. Christy, 10 Mar 1897, show date, at her house, and city.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #37667847, Mary Maria Cobb Christy, shows date.
  12. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #37667847, Mary Maria Cobb Christy, and includes tombstone photo.
  13. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
  14. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
  15. [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
  16. [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  17. [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
  18. [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
  19. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows she lived in the county since the latter part of 1820.
  20. [S1100] Joshua Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  21. [S1103] C. G. Christy household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  22. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  23. [S1117] C. G. Christy household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  24. [S1542] Cheril Christy household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  25. [S1545] Churchill Christy household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  26. [S11565] Ella Ann Christy obituary, Greensburg Standard, shows she was the only child remaining at the family home, was expecting to marry in a few weeks.
  27. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Parent's Claim for Pension, 6 Jul 1891, shows living in Ohio, and affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897.
  28. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Parent's Claim for Pension, 6 Jul 1891.
  29. [S11504] Christy, Civil War Pension Index, shows date and application number, but no certificate number.
  30. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Dyer C. Elder and George W. Hightower, 5 Dec 1891, affidavit of Dyer C. Elder 6 Feb 1892; affidavit of Peter M McConnell, same date.
  31. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavits of Jackson Chance 13 Sep 1893 and George S. Johnson 9 Nov 1893; Dyer C. Elder and John F. Hazelrigg 11 Sep 1893, Joshua S. Christy 20 Sep 1893; and Thomas J. Christy and Charles W. Balston, 17 Oct 1893.
  32. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, change of address card, stamped 15 Nov 1893.
  33. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, slip 28 Nov 1893.
  34. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, letter Deputy Commissioner to Maria 8 Dec 1893; affidavit of Maria Christy 19 Jan 1894.
  35. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, slip 5 Aug 1896.

Churchill G. Christy1,2,3

ID# 16620, (1812 - 1901)
Family Chart

Parents:

FatherSamuel Christy (21 Feb 1782 - 13 Sep 1855)
MotherMary Day (30 Jul 1789 - 30 Apr 1866)
Chart MembershipDescendants of Gideon Cobb
Family IndexesThe Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont

Key Events:

Birth: 23 Mar 1812, Boone C., Kentucky,4,5,6
Marriage: 15 May 1834, Decatur Co., Indiana, Maria Cobb (b. 5 Jun 1812, d. 25 Jun 1896)7,8,9
Death: 20 Oct 1901, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana,10,11
Burial: 22 Oct 1901, South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., Indiana,12,13
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Narrative:

Churchill G. Christy was born on 23 Mar 1812 in Boone C., KentuckyG.4,5,6
     He moved to IndianaG with his parents before 1820. He was probably one of the four males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Samuel Christy, in the 1820 Federal Census of Flat Rock, Delaware New Purchase, IndianaG.14
     He moved to Decatur Co.G with his parents about 1826.15 He was probably one of the two males age 15 to 20 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.16

Marriage and Family --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


     Churchill married Maria Cobb, daughter of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 15 May 1834 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, at the residence of her father with Daniel Stogsdell offciating.7,8,9
     Churchill appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG, with a household consisting of three males under age 5 (sons William, James, and John), one age 5 to 10 (unknown), age 20 to 30 (himself), and one female age 20 to 30 (wife Maria.)17
     He was a farmer all his life.18,2,19,20,21,22
     Churchill and Maria moved to Dearborn Co.G by 1850. They appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 5 Aug 1850. Their children William, James, John, Joshua, Henry, Oliver, Martha, Nancy, and Milton were listed as living with them, as was 18 year old Nancy Barnett.2
     Churchill and Maria returned to Decatur Co. by 1855. They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 9 Aug 1860, reporting real estate valued at $14,200 and $4,000 in personal estate. Their children James, Joshua, Henry, Oliver, Martha, Nancy, Milton, Oscar, Maria, and Ella were listed as living with them, as were her parents and an 18-year-old schoolteacher, Nancy Corbel.19
     Churchill and Maria moved to Jackson Co. by 1870. They lived in the city of Seymour while their son Joshua and daugther Martha and their spouses were living on farms outside the city. They appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 11 Jun 1870. Their children Nancy, Maria, and Ella were listed as living with them.20
     Churchill and Maria appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., Indiana, on West Tipton St. G, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Their daughter Ella was listed as living with them.21
     Churchill and Maria returned to GreensbrugG after 1880 with their youngest daughter, Ella, who lived their with them until her death in 1887.23
     Churchill and Maria moved to Ohio by 1890, probably living with one of their children who lived in Cincinnati and its suburbs. He later reported they "had a pretty hard time getting along" for many years and their children helped as much as they could.24
     Maria filed an application for a dependant's pension based on the Civil War service of their son Oliver 15 Jun 1891.25,26
     Churchill and Maria returned to GreensbrugG in Nov 1893.27
      The family become frustrated by the lack of progress in approving the pension, and enlisted the aid of long-time Congressman from Dearborn Co., William Steele Holman. He called up the case on 28 Nov 1893.28
     His wife died on 25 Jun 1896 in Greensbrug, IndianaG.29,30
      The file indicates little action on the pension application until 5 Aug 1896, when the case was submitted to the Board of Review for a special examination.31

Continuing the Civil War Pension Claim --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---


      A special examiner was dispatched to Greensbrug. He took testimony from Churchill, his son Joshua, and nephews Dyer Cobb Elder and John Frank Hazelrigg. He said in his report that he was sympathetic to Churchill's needs given his situation, describing him as feeling keenly the condition of his life, having once been rich and influential but now with a choice between "contributions of some ungrateful children and the poor house." He was living in one room of the house where he had lived with his wife, in which she had been given a life estate by her brother and he remained there "simply through indulgence of the heirs." But the examiner was very doubtful that Oliver's cause of death was linked to his service. He recommended that an examination be made in St. Louis to establish that the person who died there was actually Oliver.32
     Churchill applied for a dependant's pension for himself based on the Oliver's Civil War service 20 Mar 1897.33,26 His claim was consolidated with that of his late wife. A special examiner was dispatched to St. LouisG where he examined the hospital records and interviewed Thomas J. Christy on 9 Sep 1897. He concluded that the William alias Albert Christy who died there as Oliver, but was doubtful that his death resulted from his military service.34
     The Medical Referee found that while there was evidence that soldier had contracted lung disease while in the service, there was not evidence that was the cause of death. Both claims were rejected 18 Oct 1897.35
     Churchill appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Greensbrug, Decatur Co., Indiana, on Walnut St. G, enumerated 18 Jun 1900. His granddaughter Cora, daughter of his son Joshua, and her husband of nine months, Charles Gilmore, were listed as living with him.36
     Churchill died on 20 Oct 1901 in Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG, at age 89.10,11 He was buried on 22 Oct 1901 in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg, Decatur Co., IndianaG.12,13

Children:
     Children with Maria Cobb:

  1. William F. Christy+ (31 Mar 1836 - 15 Apr 1918)
  2. James Wallace Christy+ (Aug 1837 - btn 1915 and 1920)
  3. John Willard Christy+ (23 May 1838 - 7 Sep 1916)
  4. Joshua S. Christy+ (7 Feb 1840 - 24 Feb 1915)
  5. Henry Newton Christy+ (Sep 1841 - 13 Dec 1907)
  6. Oliver Perry Christy (26 Jun 1843 - 2 Dec 1878)
  7. Martha E. Christy+ (abt 13 Apr 1845 - 5 Oct 1882)
  8. Nancy Mary Christy (Apr 1848 - 14 Mar 1920)
  9. Rev. Milton Dyer Christy+ (1849 - 16 Apr 1892)
  10. Oscar A. Christy+ (Dec 1851 - 14 Jul 1901)
  11. Maria Amazette Christy (abt 2 Nov 1853 - 21 Jul 1872)
  12. Ella Ann Christy (28 Sep 1855 - 18 May 1887)

Citations

  1. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, C:38, Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb.
  2. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
  3. [S11330] Churchill G. Christy, Certificate and Record of Death.
  4. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 38 and state.
  5. [S1120] Churchill G. Christy household, 1900 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows month, year, age 88, and state.
  6. [S11330] Churchill G. Christy, Certificate and Record of Death, shows age 88 yr 8 mo at death 20 Oct 1901, and state.
  7. [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, C:38, Churchill G. Christy and Maria Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
  8. [S1122] Churchill J. Christie household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
  9. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows date, county, and at her father's residence.
  10. [S11330] Churchill G. Christy, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
  11. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 34872597, Churchill G. Christy, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  12. [S11330] Churchill G. Christy, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date and cemetery.
  13. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 34872597, Churchill G. Christy, includes tombstone photo.
  14. [S11333] Samuel Christie household, 1820 U.S. Census, Delaware Co., Indiana.
  15. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows he lived in the county since he was about 14.
  16. [S11332] Samuel Christy household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  17. [S1103] C. G. Christy household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  18. [S1103] C. G. Christy household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows one person engaged in agriculture.
  19. [S1117] C. G. Christy household, 1860 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
  20. [S1542] Cheril Christy household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  21. [S1545] Churchill Christy household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
  22. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, shows he was always a farmer.
  23. [S11565] Ella Ann Christy obituary, Greensburg Standard, shows she was the only child remaining at the family home, was expecting to marry in a few weeks.
  24. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Parent's Claim for Pension, 6 Jul 1891, shows living in Ohio, and affidavit of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897.
  25. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Parent's Claim for Pension, 6 Jul 1891.
  26. [S11504] Christy, Civil War Pension Index, shows date and application number, but no certificate number.
  27. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, change of address card, stamped 15 Nov 1893.
  28. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, slip 28 Nov 1893.
  29. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, affidavits of Churchill G. Christy, 9 Mar 1897, and Joshua S. Christy, 10 Mar 1897, show date, at her house, and city.
  30. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #37667847, Mary Maria Cobb Christy, shows date.
  31. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, slip 5 Aug 1896.
  32. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, report of special examiner, 14 Mar 1897.
  33. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, Declaration for Dependent Father's Pension, 13 Mar 1897.
  34. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, report of special examiner, 14 Sep 1897.
  35. [S11562] Oliver P. Christy, mother's pension and father's pension, National Archives and Records Administration, card 13 Oct 1897, Special Examination Division cards 18 Oct 1897.
  36. [S1120] Churchill G. Christy household, 1900 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.

 

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