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Oliver Perry Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16621, (1817 - 1891)
Parents:
| Father | Joshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860) |
| Mother | Nancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
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Narrative:
Oliver Perry Cobb was born on 25 Apr 1817 in Greene Co., PennsylvaniaG.4,5,6
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 two males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, 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 He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father, in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.21
Oliver was taught a home until he was twelve years only, when he started attending a log school house two miles away. He attended for three months a year until he was twenty, except when sugar-making began early, cutting short his school year. After his initial excursion in business he decided he needed further education, and enrolled in a three-month course in writing and arithmetic at the Greensburg Seminary.22
Oliver married Caroline S. Foulke, daughter of Aaron Foulke and Nancy Smith, on 3 Aug 1843 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with William Johnson, and elder in the Baptist Church, offciating.7,8
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 24 Jul 1850, reporting real estate valued at $35,000. Their children William, Louis, and Nancy were listed as living with them, as were three apparent relatives of hers; Nancy Foulk, age 18, Jesse H. Foulk, age 10, and Esau S. Foulk, a river trader age 24; and 23-year-old Harvey Rowling, another river trader.2
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $30,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Caroline were listed as living with them, as were Adaline Bitner, a 16 year-old servant, Richard Block, age 18, and two apparently relatives of hers, Nancy Foulk, age 24, Homan Foulk, age 21. His brother John and his family are listed six households previously, apparently living close by.24
He was By 1862 Oliver was representing the firm of Cobb, Williams & Co., commission merchants, a partnership of his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb and P. W. Williams, both of Aurora, at its offices at 35 Water St., in Cincinnati By 1862 in 35 Water St., Cincinnati, OhioG.25
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 1 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $40,000 and personal estate of $18,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Frank were listed as living with them, as were Nancy M. Faulk, age 37, and Jacob Mann, age 20, a farm laborer. His brother John and his family are listed five households previously, apparently living close by.26
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their son Frank was listed as living with them, as was Nanie M. Foulk, age 42, identified as a companion, Mary Foulk, age 22, listed as a servant, and 3 year-old Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of their late daughter Martha.27
Oliver's father allowed each of his boys to work for themselves a year before they reached age 21, and Oliver chose to hire himself to his father to work on the family farm. He earned $13 a month and a dollar a day for a month during harvest. He took his pay in weather-boarding (siding) cut from poplar trees in his father's saw mill, and use of the four-horse team to haul it to Aurora. He obtained a position as oarsman on a flat-boat going down the river to Natchez, MississippiG, which included the privilege to taking his lumber free of charge. Arriving there he sold his lumber, for which he had pad $12 per thousand, for $40 per thousand, and worked as a salesman until Spring. He returned home having earned nearly $1,000.22
Oliver and his brother John 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.28,29,30 They built a store room and pork house in 1850 at a cost of $5,000.31 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.32,33
By 1862 Oliver, in partnership with P. W. Williams, also of Aurora, had established Cobb Williams & Co., commission merchants, with offices at 35 Water St., in Cincinnati. G His nephew James Wallace Christy represented the company there. By 1864 James' brother Henry had joined the firm as a clerk. About 1865 Williams left the firm, and it was known as O. P. Cobb, Christy & Co. By the next year Oliver was no longer involved and the firm became Christy Bros. & Co.34
During the war Oliver was appointed by the Federal Government as an agent to furnish forage for it. AuroraG was at the time the second largest hay market in the western states.35,36
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.37,38,39
Oliver seems to have been a prolific inventor, or perhaps he had employees who were. In 1876 he was issued a patent for a nut lock. Then his interest seems to have turned to nail making. In 1880 he received a patent for a machine for sorting nails and in 1882 for pile for nail plate. In 1885 he obtianed a patent on "trace and ham connection," evidently related to the pork packing businesss.40
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.41
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."42
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.)43,44,45
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.46,47
Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation 23 Aug 1881. Capital stock was listed as $450,000, and the directors were Oliver Perry Cobb, his son William, his nephews James and Thomas Cobb, James Greer, John D. Dwyer, and James A. Stratton. The Aurora Iron and Nail Company, now bankrupt, was merged into the new firm.48,49,50 There seem to been labor troubles at the mills as well. On 3 Nov 1881 a newspaper reported that after a five-month strike, work would resume at the mills the following Monday.51
A highest flood of AuroraG then known occurred in Feb 1883, when the Ohio River flooded a substantial part of town. The water was eight feet ten inches deep in the store of O. P. Cobb & Co. Cobb's Iron & Nail company was drowned out and had to stop operations, but aside from the loss of time the losses were reportedly not great.52 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.53
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.54
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.55
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 left a will dated 6 Oct 1890 stating he was of Aurora, IndianaG, in which he directed that after his debts were paid, that all his property of any type go to his wife. If she were not living at his death, he directed that his property should be equally divided between his daughter Alice, his daughters-in-law Alice Constance Fish, Mary Emma McCreary, Lura C. Milburn, and Anna Gray Pattison, wives of his sons William, Louis, Orris, and Frank, and grandson Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of his late daughter Martha. He named his sons William and Frank as executors.56
Oliver was named an heir in the will of his wife, dated 16 Jan 1891 in Aurora, IndianaG, to receive a life estate in her real estate, but only so long as none of his creditors sought legal process against the property. If they did, or at his death, it was to be divided between their daughter, daughters-in-law, and grandson.57
Maria, John's wife, wrote a will 3 Dec 1892 in which she left some of her property, including their home place, to him as a life estate, then everything was to go to their adopted daughter and their daugthers-in-law.58 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.59
Oliver died on 28 Mar 1891 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 73.9,6,10,11 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.12,13
His will was probated on 6 Apr 1891 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.56
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 two males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, 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 He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father, in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.21
Oliver was taught a home until he was twelve years only, when he started attending a log school house two miles away. He attended for three months a year until he was twenty, except when sugar-making began early, cutting short his school year. After his initial excursion in business he decided he needed further education, and enrolled in a three-month course in writing and arithmetic at the Greensburg Seminary.22
Oliver married Caroline S. Foulke, daughter of Aaron Foulke and Nancy Smith, on 3 Aug 1843 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with William Johnson, and elder in the Baptist Church, offciating.7,8
Oliver Perry Cobb
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from Eminent and Self-made Men of Indiana23
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 24 Jul 1850, reporting real estate valued at $35,000. Their children William, Louis, and Nancy were listed as living with them, as were three apparent relatives of hers; Nancy Foulk, age 18, Jesse H. Foulk, age 10, and Esau S. Foulk, a river trader age 24; and 23-year-old Harvey Rowling, another river trader.2
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $30,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Caroline were listed as living with them, as were Adaline Bitner, a 16 year-old servant, Richard Block, age 18, and two apparently relatives of hers, Nancy Foulk, age 24, Homan Foulk, age 21. His brother John and his family are listed six households previously, apparently living close by.24
He was By 1862 Oliver was representing the firm of Cobb, Williams & Co., commission merchants, a partnership of his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb and P. W. Williams, both of Aurora, at its offices at 35 Water St., in Cincinnati By 1862 in 35 Water St., Cincinnati, OhioG.25
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 1 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $40,000 and personal estate of $18,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Frank were listed as living with them, as were Nancy M. Faulk, age 37, and Jacob Mann, age 20, a farm laborer. His brother John and his family are listed five households previously, apparently living close by.26
Oliver and Caroline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their son Frank was listed as living with them, as was Nanie M. Foulk, age 42, identified as a companion, Mary Foulk, age 22, listed as a servant, and 3 year-old Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of their late daughter Martha.27
Becoming a River Trader --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
Oliver's father allowed each of his boys to work for themselves a year before they reached age 21, and Oliver chose to hire himself to his father to work on the family farm. He earned $13 a month and a dollar a day for a month during harvest. He took his pay in weather-boarding (siding) cut from poplar trees in his father's saw mill, and use of the four-horse team to haul it to Aurora. He obtained a position as oarsman on a flat-boat going down the river to Natchez, MississippiG, which included the privilege to taking his lumber free of charge. Arriving there he sold his lumber, for which he had pad $12 per thousand, for $40 per thousand, and worked as a salesman until Spring. He returned home having earned nearly $1,000.22
Very Successful Businessmen --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
Oliver and his brother John 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.28,29,30 They built a store room and pork house in 1850 at a cost of $5,000.31 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.32,33
By 1862 Oliver, in partnership with P. W. Williams, also of Aurora, had established Cobb Williams & Co., commission merchants, with offices at 35 Water St., in Cincinnati. G His nephew James Wallace Christy represented the company there. By 1864 James' brother Henry had joined the firm as a clerk. About 1865 Williams left the firm, and it was known as O. P. Cobb, Christy & Co. By the next year Oliver was no longer involved and the firm became Christy Bros. & Co.34
During the war Oliver was appointed by the Federal Government as an agent to furnish forage for it. AuroraG was at the time the second largest hay market in the western states.35,36
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.37,38,39
Oliver seems to have been a prolific inventor, or perhaps he had employees who were. In 1876 he was issued a patent for a nut lock. Then his interest seems to have turned to nail making. In 1880 he received a patent for a machine for sorting nails and in 1882 for pile for nail plate. In 1885 he obtianed a patent on "trace and ham connection," evidently related to the pork packing businesss.40
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.41
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."42
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.)43,44,45
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.46,47
Cobb's Iron and Nail Company --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation 23 Aug 1881. Capital stock was listed as $450,000, and the directors were Oliver Perry Cobb, his son William, his nephews James and Thomas Cobb, James Greer, John D. Dwyer, and James A. Stratton. The Aurora Iron and Nail Company, now bankrupt, was merged into the new firm.48,49,50 There seem to been labor troubles at the mills as well. On 3 Nov 1881 a newspaper reported that after a five-month strike, work would resume at the mills the following Monday.51
A highest flood of AuroraG then known occurred in Feb 1883, when the Ohio River flooded a substantial part of town. The water was eight feet ten inches deep in the store of O. P. Cobb & Co. Cobb's Iron & Nail company was drowned out and had to stop operations, but aside from the loss of time the losses were reportedly not great.52 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.53
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.54
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.55
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 left a will dated 6 Oct 1890 stating he was of Aurora, IndianaG, in which he directed that after his debts were paid, that all his property of any type go to his wife. If she were not living at his death, he directed that his property should be equally divided between his daughter Alice, his daughters-in-law Alice Constance Fish, Mary Emma McCreary, Lura C. Milburn, and Anna Gray Pattison, wives of his sons William, Louis, Orris, and Frank, and grandson Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of his late daughter Martha. He named his sons William and Frank as executors.56
Oliver was named an heir in the will of his wife, dated 16 Jan 1891 in Aurora, IndianaG, to receive a life estate in her real estate, but only so long as none of his creditors sought legal process against the property. If they did, or at his death, it was to be divided between their daughter, daughters-in-law, and grandson.57
Maria, John's wife, wrote a will 3 Dec 1892 in which she left some of her property, including their home place, to him as a life estate, then everything was to go to their adopted daughter and their daugthers-in-law.58 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.59
Oliver died on 28 Mar 1891 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 73.9,6,10,11 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.12,13
His will was probated on 6 Apr 1891 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.56
Children:
Children with Caroline S. Foulke:
- William Henry Cobb+ (17 Mar 1845 - 31 Oct 1924)
- Louis Willard Cobb+ (29 Apr 1847 - 29 Dec 1912)
- Nancy Alice Cobb+ (12 Aug 1849 - 27 Oct 1896)
- Martha E. Cobb+ (18 Sep 1851 - 19 Nov 1878)
- Oliver P. Cobb (11 Feb 1854 - 16 Aug 1855)
- Orris Perry Cobb (22 Jun 1856 - 25 Aug 1940)
- Caroline Cobb (abt 1858 - bef 1870)
- Frank Dyar Cobb+ (27 Dec 1858 - 22 May 1940)
- Oliver Cobb (2 Jul 1861 - 29 Jul 1863)
Citations
- [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 6:506, Oliver Perry Cobb and Caroline S. Foulke.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows name as Oliver Perry.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 33 and state.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 666, shows date and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 14893154, Oliver Perry Cobb, Sr., shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 6:506, Oliver Perry Cobb and Caroline S. Foulke, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S2280] Shaw, History of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co., pg 603, shows date.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows date.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #14893154, O P Cobb, Jr, shows date.
- [S2279] Greenwood, "Holman, Harvey, Greenwood family tree" family tree, Ancestry.com, citing Masing, Dearborn County Indiana Cemetery Records, Vol B.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 14893154, Oliver Perry Cobb, Sr., includes tombstone photo.
- [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640, shows they moved to Indiana in 1818.
- [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83, shows they moved to Indiana in 1819.
- [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that a Dearborn Co. history book describes the move, in fall 1818.
- [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S4076] Harding, History of Decatur County Indiana, pg 640.
- [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 83.
- [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.
- [S1100] Joshua Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana, pg 86.
- [S4077] Biographical History of Eminent and Self-made Men of the State of Indiana.
- [S1552] O. P. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S10413] William's Cincinnati Directory, 1862 pg 102, shows James with firm of Cobb, Williams & Co., pg 104, shows firm, address, and O P in Aurora, and pg 337, shows Williams in Aurora; 1864 pg 83, shows H. N. Christy as clk at 35 Water.
- [S1551] O. P. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1547] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 318-9.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
- [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.
- [S10413] William's Cincinnati Directory, 1862 pg 102, shows James with firm, pg 104, shows firm, address, and O P in Aurora, and pg 337, shows Williams in Aurora; 1864 pg 83, shows H. N. Christy as clk at 35 Water; 1865 pg 99, shows firm as O. P. Cobb, Christy & Co. same address; 1866 pg 111 shows firm as Christy Bros. & Co., same address.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 666.
- [S2280] Shaw, History of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co., pp 602-3.
- [S2281] "Iron and Nails," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 1 Dec 1875, shows the firm filed incorporation papers in Indianapolis and shows directors and capital stock.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7, describes the history of Aurora Iron & Nail.
- [S2282] "Allegations of Fraud," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 29 Mar 1881, shows the directors, officers, and relationships to Oliver.
- [S2096] Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents, 1876, pg 39; 1880, pg 40; 1882, pg 56; and 1885, pg 69.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S2284] "Aurora Iron Company's Troubles," Cincinnati Daily Gazette, 20 Apr 1881, shows date and Cobb's decision to foreclose.
- [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.
- [S2286] "A Card," Cincinnati Commercial, 24 Apr 1881, provides and alternate version of the withdrawal of the motion for receiver.
- [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.
- [S2288] "Aurora," Cincinnati Commercial, 15 Jun 1881, after letter by O. P. Cobb, prints entire decision.
- [S2277] "Local Brevities," The Indianapolis Sentinel, 24 Aug 1881, shows the firm incorporated "yesterday" and shows directors.
- [S2289] "Aurora Iron and Nail Company," The Daily Inter Ocean, 24 Aug 1881, shows articles filed "to-day," directors, that Aurora Iron and Nail Company which went into bankruptcy "about four months ago," the suit against Oliver Cobb and others, and that it was still pending.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7, describes merger.
- [S2646] "Nail Mills to Resume Operations," Cincinnati Commercial, 4 Nov 1881.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 321-3.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7.
- [S11343] O. P. Cobb letter to creditors, 28 Jun 1888.
- [S11344] Statement to the Creditors of O. P. Cobb & Co., Aurora, Indiana, Jun 1891.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 8:165-7, Oliver P. Cobb will.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:428-9, Caroline S. Cobb will.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
- [S11339] Probate Order Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 22:72, partial report of Thomas J. Cobb, administrator of the estate of John Cobb, decd.
Caroline S. Foulke1,2,3,4
ID# 16622, (1822 - 1907)
Parents:
| Father | Aaron Foulke ( - 21 Oct 1851) |
| Mother | Nancy Smith ( - 25 Sep 1831) |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
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Narrative:
Caroline S. Foulke was born on 21 Nov 1822 in Kaskaskia, Randolph Co., IllinoisG.5,6,7
She moved to Indiana with her parents by 1830. She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Aaron Foulke, in the 1830 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.14
Her mother died on 25 Sep 1831, when Caroline was 8 years old.15
She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father, Aaron Foulke, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., IndianaG.16
Caroline married Oliver Perry Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 3 Aug 1843 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with William Johnson, and elder in the Baptist Church, offciating.8,9
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 24 Jul 1850, reporting real estate valued at $35,000. Their children William, Louis, and Nancy were listed as living with them, as were three apparent relatives of hers; Nancy Foulk, age 18, Jesse H. Foulk, age 10, and Esau S. Foulk, a river trader age 24; and 23-year-old Harvey Rowling, another river trader.17
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $30,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Caroline were listed as living with them, as were Adaline Bitner, a 16 year-old servant, Richard Block, age 18, and two apparently relatives of hers, Nancy Foulk, age 24, Homan Foulk, age 21. His brother John and his family are listed six households previously, apparently living close by.18
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 1 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $40,000 and personal estate of $18,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Frank were listed as living with them, as were Nancy M. Faulk, age 37, and Jacob Mann, age 20, a farm laborer. His brother John and his family are listed five households previously, apparently living close by.19
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their son Frank was listed as living with them, as was Nanie M. Foulk, age 42, identified as a companion, Mary Foulk, age 22, listed as a servant, and 3 year-old Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of their late daughter Martha.20
Caroline was named an heir in the will of her husband, dated 6 Oct 1890 in Aurora, IndianaG, in which he left her all his property.21
Caroline left a will dated 16 Jan 1891 stating she was of Aurora, IndianaG, in which she directed that after her debts were paid, that all her real property to her husband for his lifetime, provided there were no legal actions from his creditors against the property. If he were not living at her death, or if legal actions were taken, or at his death, she directed that her property should be equally divided between her daughter Alice, her daughters-in-law Alice Constance Fish, Mary Emma McCreary, Lura C. Milburn, and Anna Gray Pattison, wives of her sons William, Louis, Orris, and Frank, and grandson Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of her late daughter Martha, after payment of specific legacies to each to make allowance for advances previously made by her husband. Her daughter was to receive $1,000, Henry and Louis's wives $500 each, Orris's wife $4,000, Franks' wife $6,000, and the grandson $2,500. She named her sons William and Frank as executors.22
Her husband died on 28 Mar 1891 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.23,24,25,26
Caroline died on 29 Aug 1907 in Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 84.10,11 She was buried on 31 Aug 1907 in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.12,13
Her will was probated on 23 Sep 1907 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.22
She moved to Indiana with her parents by 1830. She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Aaron Foulke, in the 1830 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.14
Her mother died on 25 Sep 1831, when Caroline was 8 years old.15
She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father, Aaron Foulke, in the 1840 Federal Census of Dearborn Co., IndianaG.16
Caroline married Oliver Perry Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 3 Aug 1843 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG, with William Johnson, and elder in the Baptist Church, offciating.8,9
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 24 Jul 1850, reporting real estate valued at $35,000. Their children William, Louis, and Nancy were listed as living with them, as were three apparent relatives of hers; Nancy Foulk, age 18, Jesse H. Foulk, age 10, and Esau S. Foulk, a river trader age 24; and 23-year-old Harvey Rowling, another river trader.17
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $30,000 and personal estate of $50,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Caroline were listed as living with them, as were Adaline Bitner, a 16 year-old servant, Richard Block, age 18, and two apparently relatives of hers, Nancy Foulk, age 24, Homan Foulk, age 21. His brother John and his family are listed six households previously, apparently living close by.18
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, enumerated 1 Jul 1870, reporting real estate valued at $40,000 and personal estate of $18,000. Their children William, Louis, Nancy, Martha, Orris, and Frank were listed as living with them, as were Nancy M. Faulk, age 37, and Jacob Mann, age 20, a farm laborer. His brother John and his family are listed five households previously, apparently living close by.19
Caroline and Oliver appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Center Twp., Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their son Frank was listed as living with them, as was Nanie M. Foulk, age 42, identified as a companion, Mary Foulk, age 22, listed as a servant, and 3 year-old Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of their late daughter Martha.20
Caroline was named an heir in the will of her husband, dated 6 Oct 1890 in Aurora, IndianaG, in which he left her all his property.21
Caroline left a will dated 16 Jan 1891 stating she was of Aurora, IndianaG, in which she directed that after her debts were paid, that all her real property to her husband for his lifetime, provided there were no legal actions from his creditors against the property. If he were not living at her death, or if legal actions were taken, or at his death, she directed that her property should be equally divided between her daughter Alice, her daughters-in-law Alice Constance Fish, Mary Emma McCreary, Lura C. Milburn, and Anna Gray Pattison, wives of her sons William, Louis, Orris, and Frank, and grandson Oliver Gilbert Bailey, son of her late daughter Martha, after payment of specific legacies to each to make allowance for advances previously made by her husband. Her daughter was to receive $1,000, Henry and Louis's wives $500 each, Orris's wife $4,000, Franks' wife $6,000, and the grandson $2,500. She named her sons William and Frank as executors.22
Her husband died on 28 Mar 1891 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.23,24,25,26
Caroline died on 29 Aug 1907 in Center Twp., Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 84.10,11 She was buried on 31 Aug 1907 in River View Cemetery, Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.12,13
Her will was probated on 23 Sep 1907 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.22
Children:
Children with Oliver Perry Cobb:
- William Henry Cobb+ (17 Mar 1845 - 31 Oct 1924)
- Louis Willard Cobb+ (29 Apr 1847 - 29 Dec 1912)
- Nancy Alice Cobb+ (12 Aug 1849 - 27 Oct 1896)
- Martha E. Cobb+ (18 Sep 1851 - 19 Nov 1878)
- Oliver P. Cobb (11 Feb 1854 - 16 Aug 1855)
- Orris Perry Cobb (22 Jun 1856 - 25 Aug 1940)
- Caroline Cobb (abt 1858 - bef 1870)
- Frank Dyar Cobb+ (27 Dec 1858 - 22 May 1940)
- Oliver Cobb (2 Jul 1861 - 29 Jul 1863)
Citations
- [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 6:506, Oliver Perry Cobb and Caroline S. Foulke.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 666, shows name as Caroline S. (Foulk) Cobb.
- [S11342] Caroline S. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows father's surname as Foulk.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Caroline J. Cobb.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 24 and state.
- [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, county, and state.
- [S11342] Caroline S. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date and state.
- [S6369] Marriage Records, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 6:506, Oliver Perry Cobb and Caroline S. Foulke, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11342] Caroline S. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, township, county, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18752535, Caroline S Foulk Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11342] Caroline S. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date and cemetery.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18752535, Caroline S Foulk Cobb, includes tombstone photo.
- [S11340] Aaron Foulk household, 1830 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [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.)
- [S11341] Aaron Foulke household, 1840 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1553] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1552] O. P. Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1551] O. P. Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1547] Oliver P. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 8:165-7, Oliver P. Cobb will.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:428-9, Caroline S. Cobb will.
- [S2280] Shaw, History of Cincinnati and Hamilton Co., pg 603, shows date.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 14893154, Oliver Perry Cobb, Sr., shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 287, shows date.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial #14893154, O P Cobb, Jr, shows date.
Elkanah Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16623, (1819 - 1887)
Parents:
| Father | Joshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860) |
| Mother | Nancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Marriage: 6 Apr 1854, Jackson Co., Indiana, Sarah Jane Youtsey (b. 22 Dec 1831, d. 18 Jul 1866)9,10,11
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Narrative:
Elkanah Cobb was born on 19 Oct 1819 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.4,5,6
He was probably one of the two males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.19 He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.20
Elkanah married first Elizabeth Caffin, daughter of Richard Caffyn and Lydia Casto, and younger sister of the man his brother John had married the prior year, on 27 Mar 1842 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Daniel Stogsdill officiating.7,8
His wife apparently died on 14 Oct 1846.21,22
Elkanah moved to Dearborn Co.G before 1850. He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his brother John and his wife, and sister of Elkanah's late wife, Maria Caffyn. He reported real estate valued at $400.23
Elkanah moved to Jackson Co.G in 1853.24
Elkanah married second Sarah Jane Youtsey, daughter of John Youtsey and Elizabeth Davis, on 6 Apr 1854 in Jackson Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Orsamel Gilbert offciating.9,10,11
Elkanah and Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $20,000 and personal estate of $3000. Their children Nancy and John were listed as living with them, as were Susan Dutch, age 22,, and Charles Ferguson, a laborer.25
He was a farmer all his adult life. He purchased two farms south of Seymour, and his residence, west of the city. According to his obituary, by "industry and grugality he acquired a considerable fortune." in SeymourG.24,23,25,26 He registered for the draft for the Civil War, appearing on the register dated in Jun 1863, while living in Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as a farmer.27
His second wife died on 18 Jul 1866.28,21
Elkanah married third Lucy Barnaby, daughter of John Barnaby and Maria Ball, on 2 Feb 1870 in Johnson Co., IndianaG.12,13,14
Elkanah and Lucy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Jul 1870. His children Nancy, John, and Abraham were listed as living with them, as are her children by her prior marriage, Robert, Winifred, and Agnes Elliott.26
He and Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. Their daughter Alice was listed as living with them, as were his children by his prior marriage, Nancy, John, and Abraham, and her daughters by her prior marriage, Winifred and Agnes Elliott. There were also two laborers apparently employed on the farm, Thomas Miskel, age 32, and Simon Larue, age 30.29
Elkanah died on 4 Nov 1887, his residence near Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, at age 68.15,16 He was buried on 6 Nov 1887 in City Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.17,18
He was probably one of the two males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1820 Federal Census of Laughery, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.19 He was probably one of the two males age 10 to15 listed in the household of his father in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.20
Elkanah married first Elizabeth Caffin, daughter of Richard Caffyn and Lydia Casto, and younger sister of the man his brother John had married the prior year, on 27 Mar 1842 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Daniel Stogsdill officiating.7,8
His wife apparently died on 14 Oct 1846.21,22
Elkanah moved to Dearborn Co.G before 1850. He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his brother John and his wife, and sister of Elkanah's late wife, Maria Caffyn. He reported real estate valued at $400.23
Elkanah moved to Jackson Co.G in 1853.24
Elkanah married second Sarah Jane Youtsey, daughter of John Youtsey and Elizabeth Davis, on 6 Apr 1854 in Jackson Co., IndianaG, with Rev. Orsamel Gilbert offciating.9,10,11
Elkanah and Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 14 Jun 1860, reporting real estate valued at $20,000 and personal estate of $3000. Their children Nancy and John were listed as living with them, as were Susan Dutch, age 22,, and Charles Ferguson, a laborer.25
He was a farmer all his adult life. He purchased two farms south of Seymour, and his residence, west of the city. According to his obituary, by "industry and grugality he acquired a considerable fortune." in SeymourG.24,23,25,26 He registered for the draft for the Civil War, appearing on the register dated in Jun 1863, while living in Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as a farmer.27
His second wife died on 18 Jul 1866.28,21
Elkanah married third Lucy Barnaby, daughter of John Barnaby and Maria Ball, on 2 Feb 1870 in Johnson Co., IndianaG.12,13,14
Elkanah and Lucy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Jul 1870. His children Nancy, John, and Abraham were listed as living with them, as are her children by her prior marriage, Robert, Winifred, and Agnes Elliott.26
He and Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. Their daughter Alice was listed as living with them, as were his children by his prior marriage, Nancy, John, and Abraham, and her daughters by her prior marriage, Winifred and Agnes Elliott. There were also two laborers apparently employed on the farm, Thomas Miskel, age 32, and Simon Larue, age 30.29
Elkanah died on 4 Nov 1887, his residence near Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG, at age 68.15,16 He was buried on 6 Nov 1887 in City Cemetery, Seymour, Jackson Co., IndianaG.17,18
Children:
Children with Elizabeth Caffin:
- infant son Cobb ( - 28 Feb 1845)
- William C. Cobb (15 Jul 1846 - 1 Mar 1848)
Children:
Children with Sarah Jane Youtsey:
- Nancy E. Cobb+ (3 Dec 1856 - 3 May 1944)
- Maria Cobb (abt 19 Aug 1858 - 5 Sep 1858)
- John Joshua Cobb+ (20 Sep 1859 - 5 May 1941)
- Ella C. Cobb (25 Jun 1862 - 19 Sep 1864)
- Abraham Lincoln Cobb (18 Jun 1864 - 27 Jan 1882)
Children:
Children with Lucy Barnaby:
- Edith M. Cobb (14 Nov 1871 - 6 Sep 1872)
- Alice Mary Cobb (2 Dec 1873 - 17 Jul 1946)
Citations
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:44, Elkanah Cobb and Elizabeth Caffin.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Elkanah Cobb.
- [S8231] Marriage Licenses, Jackson Co., Indiana, C:95, no. 665, Elkanah Cobb and Sarah Jane Youtsey.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 30 and state.
- [S1137] Elkann Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows age 40 and state.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date, county, and state.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:44, Elkanah Cobb and Elizabeth Caffin, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows year.
- [S8231] Marriage Licenses, Jackson Co., Indiana, C:95, no. 665, Elkanah Cobb and Sarah Jane Youtsey, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1137] Elkann Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date, as 5th.
- [S1105] "Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941," Ancestry.com, record for Elkanah Cobb and Lucy Elliott, citing Edna Bice, compiler, Johnson County, Indiana, Marriage Records 1851-1875, vol 2, pg 15, shows date, with month as Feb, and county.
- [S1132] Elkanah Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date, with month as Jan.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date, at residence, near this city.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64230389, Elkanah Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, show sevices Sunday, burial in city cemetery.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64230389, Elkanah Cobb, includes tombstone photo.
- [S1173] Joshua Cobb household, 1820 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1100] Joshua Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows her husband living with his older brother John and his family.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat.
- [S1137] Elkann Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
- [S1132] Elkanah Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
- [S11574] Elcany Cobb, Civil War Draft Registrations Records.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 64230417, Sarah Jane Youtsey Cobb, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S1131] Elkanah Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
Elizabeth Caffin1,2
ID# 16624, (1818 - 1846)
Parents:
| Father | Richard Caffyn (25 May 1773 - 9 Nov 1853) |
| Mother | Lydia Casto (abt 1787 - 23 Feb 1883) |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Birth: 1818, Butler Co., Ohio,
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Narrative:
Elizabeth Caffin was born in 1818 in Butler Co., OhioG, according to various online trees, but none offer any evidence to support these assertions, and no records have been found.
She was probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Richard Caffyn, in the 1820 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.7 She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.8
She moved to IndianaG with her parents before 1840. She was probably one of the two females age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.9
Elizabeth married Elkanah Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 27 Mar 1842 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Daniel Stogsdill officiating.3,4
Elizabeth died on 14 Oct 1846 at age ~28.5,6
She was probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Richard Caffyn, in the 1820 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.7 She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.8
She moved to IndianaG with her parents before 1840. She was probably one of the two females age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.9
Elizabeth married Elkanah Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 27 Mar 1842 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Daniel Stogsdill officiating.3,4
Elizabeth died on 14 Oct 1846 at age ~28.5,6
Children:
Children with Elkanah Cobb:
- infant son Cobb ( - 28 Feb 1845)
- William C. Cobb (15 Jul 1846 - 1 Mar 1848)
Citations
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:44, Elkanah Cobb and Elizabeth Caffin.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows name as Miss Elizabeth Caffey.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:44, Elkanah Cobb and Elizabeth Caffin, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows year.
- [S11602] Elkana Cobb obituary, The Seymour Weekly Democrat, shows date.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows her husband living with his older brother John and his family.
- [S11328] Richard Coffen household, 1820 U.S. Census, Butler Co., Ohio.
- [S11326] Richard Caffyn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Butler Co., Ohio.
- [S11327] Richd Coffin household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
Martha M. Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16625, (1822 - 1901)
Parents:
| Father | Joshua Cobb (27 May 1776 - 27 Aug 1860) |
| Mother | Nancy Crawford (6 Aug 1782 - 3 Aug 1864) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Marriage: 7 Dec 1843, Decatur Co., Indiana, James B. Terhune (b. abt 27 Dec 1816, d. 23 May 1893)7,8
Death: 2 Aug 1901,9
Burial: Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois,10
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Narrative:
Martha M. Cobb was born on 1 Oct 1822 in Decatur Co., IndianaG.4,5,6
She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.11 She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.12
Martha married James B. Terhune on 7 Dec 1843 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. James Blair Elder, Methodist minister, offciating.7,8
Martha and James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Oct 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them, as were her parents, and 14 year-old Elizabeth F. Richards.13
Martha and James moved to Illinois about 1858.14 They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St. Marie, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, reporting real estate valued at $3,500 and personal estate of $800. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, Elizabeth, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, and Nancy were listed as living with them.15
Martha was no doubt the female age 40 to 50 who was listed in the household of James in the 1865 state census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.16
Martha and James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 22 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $5,200 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Elkanah, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them.17
Martha and James returned to Indiana between 1870 and 1880.18 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them, as was Thomas Bruner, age 17, a gardener listed as a servant, but was more likely an assistant to James.18
Her husband died on 23 May 1893 in Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.19,20
Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, G in the household of her daughter Nancy and her husband, Charles P. Watts.21
Martha died on 2 Aug 1901 at age 78.9 She was buried in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.10
She was probably the female age 5 to 10 listed in the household of her father, Joshua Cobb, in the 1830 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.11 She was probably the female age 15 to 20 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.12
Martha married James B. Terhune on 7 Dec 1843 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. James Blair Elder, Methodist minister, offciating.7,8
Martha and James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Oct 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them, as were her parents, and 14 year-old Elizabeth F. Richards.13
Martha and James moved to Illinois about 1858.14 They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St. Marie, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, reporting real estate valued at $3,500 and personal estate of $800. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, Elizabeth, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, and Nancy were listed as living with them.15
Martha was no doubt the female age 40 to 50 who was listed in the household of James in the 1865 state census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.16
Martha and James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 22 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $5,200 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Elkanah, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them.17
Martha and James returned to Indiana between 1870 and 1880.18 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them, as was Thomas Bruner, age 17, a gardener listed as a servant, but was more likely an assistant to James.18
Her husband died on 23 May 1893 in Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.19,20
Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newton, Jasper Co., Illinois, G in the household of her daughter Nancy and her husband, Charles P. Watts.21
Martha died on 2 Aug 1901 at age 78.9 She was buried in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.10
Children:
Children with James B. Terhune:
- Phillip A. Terhune+ (Dec 1844 - 12 Feb 1905)
- Elkanah C. Terhune+ (17 May 1846 - 15 Jun 1922)
- Anna Eliza Terhune+ (19 Nov 1847 - 30 Aug 1927)
- Elizabeth Cobb Terhune+ (18 Mar 1849 - 3 Dec 1930)
- Joshua Barnet Terhune+ (abt 16 Apr 1851 - 29 Jan 1879)
- Sarah Caroline Terhune (abt 27 Aug 1853 - 30 Apr 1877)
- Mariah M. Terhune+ (19 Apr 1856 - 13 Oct 1891)
- Nancy Alice Terhune+ (27 Sep 1859 - 5 Aug 1943)
- Sophronia E. Terhune+ (9 Feb 1862 - 27 Mar 1901)
- Mary Ruth Terhune (Aug 1864 - 1948)
Citations
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:254, James B. Terhune and Martha Cobb.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows name as Martha Terhune.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983115, Martha M Cobb Terhune, includes tombstone photo showing name as Martha M Terhune.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 28 and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983115, Martha M Cobb Terhune, includes tombstone photo showing age 78 yr 10 mo 1 day at death 2 Aug 1901.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows date, county, and state.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:254, James B. Terhune and Martha Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983115, Martha M Cobb Terhune, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983115, Martha M Cobb Terhune, includes tombstone photo.
- [S1100] Joshua Cobb household, 1830 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S1580] Johua Cobb household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S11645] Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois, pg 524, shows Phillip moved to Willow Township with his parents when he was about 14.
- [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
- [S11679] J. B. Terhune household, 1865 Illinois State Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, Willow Hill.
- [S1152] James Terhune household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
- [S1543] James Terhune household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
- [S11717] Local item, Newton Press, 24 May 1893, shows died last night, and town.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983061, James Blair Terhune, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S1157] Charles P. Watts household, 1900 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
James B. Terhune1,2,3
ID# 16626, (abt 1816 - 1893)
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Burial: Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., Illinois,11
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Narrative:
James B. Terhune was born about 27 Dec 1816 in KentuckyG.4,5,6
James married Martha M. Cobb, daughter of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 7 Dec 1843 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. James Blair Elder, Methodist minister, offciating.7,8
He was a farmer most of his life.12,13,14
James and Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Oct 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them, as were her parents, and 14 year-old Elizabeth F. Richards.2
James and Martha moved to Illinois about 1858.15 They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St. Marie, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, reporting real estate valued at $3,500 and personal estate of $800. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, Elizabeth, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, and Nancy were listed as living with them.16
James appeared on the 1865 State Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, with a household consisting of two males age 10 to 20 (sons Elkanah and Joshua), one age 20 to 30 (Phillip), one age 40 to 50 (himself), and four females under age 10 (daughters Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary), three age 10 to 20 (Anna, Elizabeth, and Sarah), and one age 40 to 50 (wife Martha.)17
James and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 22 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $5,200 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Elkanah, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them.18
James and Martha returned to Indiana between 1870 and 1880.19 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them, as was Thomas Bruner, age 17, a gardener listed as a servant, but was more likely an assistant to James.19
He called himself a gardener after moving back to Indiana.20
James died on 23 May 1893 in Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, at age ~76.9,10 He was buried in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.11
James married Martha M. Cobb, daughter of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, on 7 Dec 1843 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Rev. James Blair Elder, Methodist minister, offciating.7,8
He was a farmer most of his life.12,13,14
James and Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Marion Twp., Decatur Co., IndianaG, enumerated 25 Oct 1850, reporting real estate valued at $2,000. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, and Elizabeth were listed as living with them, as were her parents, and 14 year-old Elizabeth F. Richards.2
James and Martha moved to Illinois about 1858.15 They appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of St. Marie, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, reporting real estate valued at $3,500 and personal estate of $800. Their children Phillip, Elkanah, Anna, Elizabeth, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, and Nancy were listed as living with them.16
James appeared on the 1865 State Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, with a household consisting of two males age 10 to 20 (sons Elkanah and Joshua), one age 20 to 30 (Phillip), one age 40 to 50 (himself), and four females under age 10 (daughters Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary), three age 10 to 20 (Anna, Elizabeth, and Sarah), and one age 40 to 50 (wife Martha.)17
James and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, enumerated 22 Jun 1870, reporting real estate valued at $5,200 and personal estate of $1,000. Their children Elkanah, Joshua, Sarah, Mariah, Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them.18
James and Martha returned to Indiana between 1870 and 1880.19 They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson Twp., Jackson Co., Indiana G, enumerated 9 Jun 1880. Their children Nancy, Sophronia, and Mary were listed as living with them, as was Thomas Bruner, age 17, a gardener listed as a servant, but was more likely an assistant to James.19
He called himself a gardener after moving back to Indiana.20
James died on 23 May 1893 in Willow Hill, Jasper Co., IllinoisG, at age ~76.9,10 He was buried in Mound Cemetery, Hunt City, Jasper Co., IllinoisG.11
Children:
Children with Martha M. Cobb:
- Phillip A. Terhune+ (Dec 1844 - 12 Feb 1905)
- Elkanah C. Terhune+ (17 May 1846 - 15 Jun 1922)
- Anna Eliza Terhune+ (19 Nov 1847 - 30 Aug 1927)
- Elizabeth Cobb Terhune+ (18 Mar 1849 - 3 Dec 1930)
- Joshua Barnet Terhune+ (abt 16 Apr 1851 - 29 Jan 1879)
- Sarah Caroline Terhune (abt 27 Aug 1853 - 30 Apr 1877)
- Mariah M. Terhune+ (19 Apr 1856 - 13 Oct 1891)
- Nancy Alice Terhune+ (27 Sep 1859 - 5 Aug 1943)
- Sophronia E. Terhune+ (9 Feb 1862 - 27 Mar 1901)
- Mary Ruth Terhune (Aug 1864 - 1948)
Citations
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:254, James B. Terhune and Martha Cobb.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983061, James Blair Terhune, includes tombstone photo showing name as James B. Terhune.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows age 32 and state.
- [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows age 43 and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983061, James Blair Terhune, includes tombstone photo showing age 76 yr 4 mo 26 days at death 23 May 1893.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, F:254, James B. Terhune and Martha Cobb, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11717] Local item, Newton Press, 24 May 1893, shows died last night, and town.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983061, James Blair Terhune, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 146983061, James Blair Terhune, includes tombstone photo.
- [S1585] James B. Terhune household, 1850 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S1152] James Terhune household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11645] Counties of Cumberland, Jasper and Richland, Illinois, pg 524, shows Phillip moved to Willow Township with his parents when he was about 14.
- [S1102] James B. Terhune household, 1860 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
- [S11679] J. B. Terhune household, 1865 Illinois State Census, Jasper Co., Illinois, Willow Hill.
- [S1152] James Terhune household, 1870 U.S. Census, Jasper Co., Illinois.
- [S1543] James Terhune household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana.
- [S1543] James Terhune household, 1880 U.S. Census, Jackson Co., Indiana, shows occupation as gardener.
Maria Caffyn1,2,3
ID# 16627, (1816 - 1901)
Parents:
| Father | Richard Caffyn (25 May 1773 - 9 Nov 1853) |
| Mother | Lydia Casto (abt 1787 - 23 Feb 1883) |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
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Narrative:
Maria Caffyn was born on 13 Jul 1816 in Butler Co., OhioG.4,5,6
She was probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Richard Caffyn, in the 1820 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.14 She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.15
She moved to IndianaG with her parents before 1840. She was probably one of the two females age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.16
Maria married John Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, and older brother of the man her sister Elizabeth would marry the following year, on 11 Jul 1841 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Jacob Martin officiating.7,8,9
Maria and John 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.17
Maria and John 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.18
Maria and John 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.19
She and John 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.20
Maria and John 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 16.21
Maria left a will dated 3 Dec 1892 stating she was of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in which she directed that after her debts were paid, a lot in Aurora was to go to her adopted daughter Mary, and another lot along with a strip of land next to her home place was to go to her daughters-in-law Martha Ella Trumbower and Jennie C. Pratt, wives of her sons James and Thomas. Martha was to receive a 3/5 interest while Jennie received 2/5. The stable and wood house on the strip of land was to be removed to the home place. She gave Martha her choice of one of the four oil paintings in her home, with Jennie received her choice of the remaining three. Her husband was to receive a life estate in the home place and all the remaining part of her estate. After his death that was all to go to Jennie. She named her son Thomas as executor.22
Her husband died on 15 Jun 1895 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.23,24,25
Maria appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900. Her son Thomas was listed as living with her.26
Maria died on 19 Aug 1901 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 85.10,11 She was buried on 21 Aug 1901 in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.12,13
Her will was proved on 11 Sep 1901 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.22
She was probably one of the three females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Richard Caffyn, in the 1820 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.14 She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father in the 1830 Federal Census of Oxford Twp., Butler Co., OhioG.15
She moved to IndianaG with her parents before 1840. She was probably one of the two females age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her father in the 1840 Federal Census of Decatur Co., IndianaG.16
Maria married John Cobb, son of Joshua Cobb and Nancy Crawford, and older brother of the man her sister Elizabeth would marry the following year, on 11 Jul 1841 in Decatur Co., IndianaG, with Jacob Martin officiating.7,8,9
Maria and John 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.17
Maria and John 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.18
Maria and John 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.19
She and John 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.20
Maria and John 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 16.21
Maria left a will dated 3 Dec 1892 stating she was of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in which she directed that after her debts were paid, a lot in Aurora was to go to her adopted daughter Mary, and another lot along with a strip of land next to her home place was to go to her daughters-in-law Martha Ella Trumbower and Jennie C. Pratt, wives of her sons James and Thomas. Martha was to receive a 3/5 interest while Jennie received 2/5. The stable and wood house on the strip of land was to be removed to the home place. She gave Martha her choice of one of the four oil paintings in her home, with Jennie received her choice of the remaining three. Her husband was to receive a life estate in the home place and all the remaining part of her estate. After his death that was all to go to Jennie. She named her son Thomas as executor.22
Her husband died on 15 Jun 1895 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.23,24,25
Maria appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 1 Jun 1900. Her son Thomas was listed as living with her.26
Maria died on 19 Aug 1901 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, at age 85.10,11 She was buried on 21 Aug 1901 in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.12,13
Her will was proved on 11 Sep 1901 in Dearborn Co., IndianaG.22
Children:
Children with John Cobb
- Jarvis Cobb (1842 - bef 1850)
- Davis Weaver Cobb (9 Apr 1843 - 29 May 1913)
- James Alfred Cobb+ (10 Aug 1845 - 1 May 1927)
- Thomas Jefferson Cobb+ (6 Nov 1849 - 23 May 1927)
- Ella Cobb (7 Mar 1854 - 13 Aug 1858)
- Mary Walsh+ (28 Jun 1854 - 2 Feb 1905)
Citations
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, E:158, John Cobb and Maria Caffin.
- [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Maria Cobb, and shows John's mother-in-law, her mother, with surname Caffyn.
- [S11324] Maria Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows father's surname as Caffyn.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 35 and state, as Ohio.
- [S11324] Maria Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows age 85 yr 1 mo 6 days at death 19 Aug 1901, and state.
- [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), pg 121, shows date, county, as Butler and state, as Ohio.
- [S1938] Marriage Records, Decatur Co., Indiana, E:158, John Cobb and Maria Caffin, shows date, county, state, and officiant.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will, shows him as her husband.
- [S11324] Maria Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 18647859, Maria Caffyn Cobb, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11324] Maria Cobb, Certificate and Record of Death, shows date and cemetery.
- [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states he visited the grave recently.
- [S11328] Richard Coffen household, 1820 U.S. Census, Butler Co., Ohio.
- [S11326] Richard Caffyn household, 1830 U.S. Census, Butler Co., Ohio.
- [S11327] Richd Coffin household, 1840 U.S. Census, Decatur Co., Indiana.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows "adopted" in Mary's occupation field.
- [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
- [S11296] John Cobb obituary, The Daily Democrat, shows he died at age 85, and city.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 16294619, John Cobb, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [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.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows Mary's surname as Cobb.
James Alfred Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16628, (1845 - 1927)
Parents:
| Father | John Cobb (10 Jun 1809 - 15 Jun 1895) |
| Mother | Maria Caffyn (13 Jul 1816 - 19 Aug 1901) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Marriage: 4 Nov 1869, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Martha Ella Trumbower (b. 5 Dec 1848, d. 21 Jun 1944)7,8,9
Burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California,12
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Narrative:
James Alfred Cobb was born on 10 Aug 1845 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG.4,5,6
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.13 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.14
James his cousin Jasper Cobb, and their second cousin Woodson D. Cobb, all enlisted on 24 May 1864 as Privates in the 134th Indiana Infantry Regiment, James in Company I , Jasper in Company B, and Woodson in Company C.15,16,17
The regiment was one of eight making up Indiana's quota of "100 days' troops." They were used largely for guard duty and in garrisoning necessary points, relieving veteran troops for active field work in the important campaigns of 1864. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in May, 1864, and left the state at once for Tennessee. Upon reaching Nashville they were assigned to railroad guard duty along the lines of the Nashville & Chattanooga, Tennessee & Alabama, and Memphis & Charleston railroads. They were kept constantly engaged in this work until the latter part of Aug., 1864, serving beyond the time for which they had enlisted, keeping Sherman's lines of communication open for the transportation of supplies to his army.18
James and his cousin both mustered out 2 Sep 1864 in IndianapolisG.19,20,21
James married Martha Ella Trumbower, daughter of John P. Trumbower and Sarah Ann Patterson, on 4 Nov 1869 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG.7,8,9
James and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.22
James and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their children Jesse, Grace, and John were listed as living with them, as was her brother, Edwin Trumbower, age 14.23
He was a clerk in a chair factory, probably his father's, by 1870, and by 1880 had become a foreman.24,25 When Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation on 23 Aug 1881, James was named a director, along with his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb, his brother Thomas, his cousin William, and three others.26,27,28
By 1885, James, Thomas and their father were operating the huge chair factory of John Cobb & Co. in AuroraG, as well as a branch factory in Butlerville, Indiana.29 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.30
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.31
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.32
James applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 9 Dec 1889, while living in Indiana. The pension was subsequently approved.33
His mother left a will dated 3 Dec 1892 in which she left her property to his adopted sister, is sister-in-law, and his wife.34
James and Martha traveled over the western plains by covered wagon to Salt Lake City, UtahG, with their three surviving childen. Their daughter Grace died there 13 Jan 1896.35,36
They later moved on to California with their remaining two children.37 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California G, at 1847 E. 2nd St., enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Jesse and John were listed as living with them.38
After moving to Los Angles, James described his occupation as a capitalist. But by 1910 he had apparently suffered serious reverses; he was a sheet iron worker in a factory, working for wages.39,40
James and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 432 So. State St. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Listed as living with them was a lodger, Anna L. Williams, age 42.41
James and Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 432 State St. G, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.42
James died on 1 May 1927 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaG, at age 81, in an automobile accident.10,11 He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG.12
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.13 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.14
Off to War --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
James Alfred Cobb in the Civil War
photo courtesy Glenn Campbell
photo courtesy Glenn Campbell
James his cousin Jasper Cobb, and their second cousin Woodson D. Cobb, all enlisted on 24 May 1864 as Privates in the 134th Indiana Infantry Regiment, James in Company I , Jasper in Company B, and Woodson in Company C.15,16,17
The regiment was one of eight making up Indiana's quota of "100 days' troops." They were used largely for guard duty and in garrisoning necessary points, relieving veteran troops for active field work in the important campaigns of 1864. This regiment was organized at Indianapolis in May, 1864, and left the state at once for Tennessee. Upon reaching Nashville they were assigned to railroad guard duty along the lines of the Nashville & Chattanooga, Tennessee & Alabama, and Memphis & Charleston railroads. They were kept constantly engaged in this work until the latter part of Aug., 1864, serving beyond the time for which they had enlisted, keeping Sherman's lines of communication open for the transportation of supplies to his army.18
James and his cousin both mustered out 2 Sep 1864 in IndianapolisG.19,20,21
Returning to Civilian Life --- Text Stolen from ReigelRidge.com !! ---
James married Martha Ella Trumbower, daughter of John P. Trumbower and Sarah Ann Patterson, on 4 Nov 1869 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OhioG.7,8,9
James and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.22
James and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana G, enumerated 3 Jun 1880. Their children Jesse, Grace, and John were listed as living with them, as was her brother, Edwin Trumbower, age 14.23
He was a clerk in a chair factory, probably his father's, by 1870, and by 1880 had become a foreman.24,25 When Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation on 23 Aug 1881, James was named a director, along with his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb, his brother Thomas, his cousin William, and three others.26,27,28
By 1885, James, Thomas and their father were operating the huge chair factory of John Cobb & Co. in AuroraG, as well as a branch factory in Butlerville, Indiana.29 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.30
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.31
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.32
James applied for an invalid pension based on his Civil War service on 9 Dec 1889, while living in Indiana. The pension was subsequently approved.33
His mother left a will dated 3 Dec 1892 in which she left her property to his adopted sister, is sister-in-law, and his wife.34
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James and Martha traveled over the western plains by covered wagon to Salt Lake City, UtahG, with their three surviving childen. Their daughter Grace died there 13 Jan 1896.35,36
They later moved on to California with their remaining two children.37 They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California G, at 1847 E. 2nd St., enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Jesse and John were listed as living with them.38
After moving to Los Angles, James described his occupation as a capitalist. But by 1910 he had apparently suffered serious reverses; he was a sheet iron worker in a factory, working for wages.39,40
James and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 432 So. State St. G, enumerated 21 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Listed as living with them was a lodger, Anna L. Williams, age 42.41
James and Martha appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at 432 State St. G, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.42
James died on 1 May 1927 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaG, at age 81, in an automobile accident.10,11 He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CaliforniaG.12
Children:
Children with Martha Ella Trumbower:
- Jesse Stanley Cobb+ (7 Aug 1870 - 18 Oct 1934)
- Grace Alberta Cobb (27 Aug 1872 - 13 Jan 1896)
- William Spencer Cobb (28 Oct 1874 - 22 Aug 1875)
- John Walter Cobb (2 Apr 1880 - 12 Feb 1909)
Citations
- [S11304] Cobb, Civil War Pension Index, shows name as Cobb, Alfred (alias) Cobb, James A.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows name as James Alfred.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as James A. Cobb.
- [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows date, with year as 1845, town, and state.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows date, with year as 1845.
- [S1166] Kennedy, "Re: The Joshua Cobb Family," e-mail to author, 29 Jan 2007, shows year, as 1844.
- [S792] Restored Marriage Records, Hamilton Co. Probate Court, 1860-1869:, J. A. Cobb and Martha Trumbower, citing Cincinnati Volksblatt pg 4, shows date, as 7th.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows them apparently living as husband and wife in his parent's household.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will, shows her as his wife.
- [S4443] "California Death Index, 1905-1939," Ancestry.com, record for James A. Cobb, shows date, county, and state.
- [S11310] Martha Ella Cobb obituary, Long Beach Press-Telegram, shows date, as 30th, city, and cause.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 155693059, James Alfred Cobb, includes plaque photo.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1159] "American Civil War Soldiers," Ancestry.com, records for Alfred and Jasper Cobb of Dearborn County, Indiana, shows companys, regiment, enlistment date, as 24th, and muster out date and place.
- [S2732] Alfred Cobb, Civil War discharge paper, shows regiment and enlistment date, as 9th.
- [S11282] Cobb, Civil War Pension Index, shows Co. A & B, and regiment.
- [S1158] "U.S. American Civil War Regiments, 1861-1866," Ancestry.com, record for 134th Infantry Regiment IN, shows history of the regiment, citing The Union Army, vol. 3, p. 186.
- [S1159] "American Civil War Soldiers," Ancestry.com, records for Alfred and Jasper Cobb of Dearborn County, Indiana, show muster out date and place.
- [S2732] Alfred Cobb, Civil War discharge paper, shows regiment, enlistment date, as 9th, discharge date and place.
- [S1098] Campbell,[no subject] e-mail to author, 14 Feb 2006, states that he has James' discharge papers.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1550] James A. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as clerk in a chair factory.
- [S1550] James A. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as foreman- chair factory.
- [S2277] "Local Brevities," The Indianapolis Sentinel, 24 Aug 1881, shows the firm incorporated "yesterday" and shows directors.
- [S2289] "Aurora Iron and Nail Company," The Daily Inter Ocean, 24 Aug 1881, shows articles filed "to-day," directors, that Aurora Iron and Nail Company which went into bankruptcy "about four months ago," the suit against Oliver Cobb and others, and that it was still pending.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7, describes merger.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 344-5.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7.
- [S11343] O. P. Cobb letter to creditors, 28 Jun 1888.
- [S11344] Statement to the Creditors of O. P. Cobb & Co., Aurora, Indiana, Jun 1891.
- [S11304] Cobb, Civil War Pension Index, shows date, state, applicaition and certificate numbers.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
- [S11310] Martha Ella Cobb obituary, Long Beach Press-Telegram, shows travel by covered wagon.
- [S8380] Death Register, Salt Lake Co., Utah, 1895-1908:22, Grace A. Cobb, shows date, city, county, and state.
- [S11310] Martha Ella Cobb obituary, Long Beach Press-Telegram, shows they later resided in Los Angeles after 1902.
- [S1128] James A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
- [S1128] James A. Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows occupation as capitalist.
- [S1129] James A. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California, shows occupation as sheet iron worker, in a factory, and was working for wages.
- [S1129] James A. Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
- [S1130] James A. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Los Angeles Co., California.
Davis Weaver Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16629, (1843 - 1913)
Parents:
| Father | John Cobb (10 Jun 1809 - 15 Jun 1895) |
| Mother | Maria Caffyn (13 Jul 1816 - 19 Aug 1901) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Death: 29 May 1913, 2521 Chestnut St., Indianapolis, Indiana,7
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Narrative:
Davis Weaver Cobb was born on 9 Apr 1843 in Aurora, IndianaG.4,5,6
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.10 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.11
Davis registered for the draft for the Civil War, appearing on the register dated in Jun 1863, while living in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as a clerk.12
He has not been found in the 1870 census. By 1880 he had moved to Illinois. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Creek Twp., Mason Co., Illinois G, enumerated 5 Jun 1880. Four farm laborers, list a hands, and 19-year-old servant were also listed in the household.13
Davis moved to KansasG by 1895. He appeared on the 1895 State Census of Pawnee Twp., Bourbon Co., KansasG, reporting he had moved there from Illinois.14
Davis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pawnee Twp., Bourbon Co., Kansas, at 75 G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, listed as one of two boarders in the household of Mathew McNerney, his wife, and four children.13
He was a farmer in IllinoisG, and later in Kansas.15,16,17 He was at some point engaged in a mining venture. While details have not been found, according to his obituary, it left him financially ruined.3
Davis returned to Aurora before 1910, suffering for serious physical aliments. His brother Thomas kept him in thee family home for several years.18,19 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, on George St. G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting he owned his home. Having some of the same neighbors as listed near their mother in 1900, this was clearly the family home. But Thomas was not listed there, nor has he been found elsewhere, suggesting he was omitted in error.20
Davis was then moved to the Hartwig Kalley Assembly Home for Age and Incurable People in Indianapolis. G A short time before his death he wrote a note to his brother expressing his suffering, and ending "Good bye, dear Tom, you have been good to me."3
Davis died on 29 May 1913 in 2521 Chestnut St., Indianapolis, IndianaG, at age 70, at the Hartwig Kalley Home, of suicide.7 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.8,9
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.10 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.11
Davis registered for the draft for the Civil War, appearing on the register dated in Jun 1863, while living in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, reporting he was employed as a clerk.12
He has not been found in the 1870 census. By 1880 he had moved to Illinois. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crane Creek Twp., Mason Co., Illinois G, enumerated 5 Jun 1880. Four farm laborers, list a hands, and 19-year-old servant were also listed in the household.13
Davis moved to KansasG by 1895. He appeared on the 1895 State Census of Pawnee Twp., Bourbon Co., KansasG, reporting he had moved there from Illinois.14
Davis appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pawnee Twp., Bourbon Co., Kansas, at 75 G, enumerated 16 Jun 1900, listed as one of two boarders in the household of Mathew McNerney, his wife, and four children.13
He was a farmer in IllinoisG, and later in Kansas.15,16,17 He was at some point engaged in a mining venture. While details have not been found, according to his obituary, it left him financially ruined.3
Davis returned to Aurora before 1910, suffering for serious physical aliments. His brother Thomas kept him in thee family home for several years.18,19 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, on George St. G, enumerated 30 Apr 1910, reporting he owned his home. Having some of the same neighbors as listed near their mother in 1900, this was clearly the family home. But Thomas was not listed there, nor has he been found elsewhere, suggesting he was omitted in error.20
Davis was then moved to the Hartwig Kalley Assembly Home for Age and Incurable People in Indianapolis. G A short time before his death he wrote a note to his brother expressing his suffering, and ending "Good bye, dear Tom, you have been good to me."3
Davis died on 29 May 1913 in 2521 Chestnut St., Indianapolis, IndianaG, at age 70, at the Hartwig Kalley Home, of suicide.7 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Aurora, IndianaG.8,9
Citations
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Davis W. Cobb.
- [S11297] Davis W. Cobb, Certificate of Death.
- [S11303] Davis Weaver Cobb obituary, The Aurora Bulletin.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 8 and state.
- [S11297] Davis W. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, and state.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows date, with year as 1843.
- [S11297] Davis W. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, address, city, county, state, and cause.
- [S11297] Davis W. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, as 30th, city, and state.
- [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows cemetery.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S11298] Davis W Cobb, Civil War Draft Registrations Records.
- [S11301] Mathew Mc Nerney household, 1900 U.S. Census, Bourbon Co., Kansas.
- [S11299] D. W. Cobb household, 1895 Kansas Census, Bourbon Co., Kansas, Pawnee Twp.
- [S11302] David W. Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Mason Co., Illinois, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11301] Mathew Mc Nerney household, 1900 U.S. Census, Bourbon Co., Kansas, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11297] Davis W. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S11303] Davis Weaver Cobb obituary, The Aurora Bulletin, shows he had extreme physical suffering, lived with Thomas at the family home.
- [S11300] David Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as none.
- [S11300] David Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
Thomas Jefferson Cobb1,2,3
ID# 16630, (1849 - 1927)
Parents:
| Father | John Cobb (10 Jun 1809 - 15 Jun 1895) |
| Mother | Maria Caffyn (13 Jul 1816 - 19 Aug 1901) |
| Ancestry | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
| Chart Membership | Descendants of Gideon Cobb |
| Family Indexes | The Cobbs of Pawlet Vermont |
Key Events:
Copyright Notice
The material on this website is subject to copyright.
Facts – names, dates, and places – cannot be copyrighted; you are free to copy them.
But the narratives are my creative work product and are copyrighted. You may copy them for your personal use, but please respect my copyright and do not republish them in any form, including copying them to your tree on Ancestry or elsewhere, unless you have obtained written permission from me.
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Narrative:
Thomas Jefferson Cobb was born on 6 Nov 1849 in IndianaG.4,5,6,7
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.14 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.15
He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, reporting personal estate of $800.16 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Indiana in the household of his parents.17
In 1868 his father 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. Thomas edited this paper was until Apr 1873, when it was sold to his cousin, Louis Willard Cobb, who then operated it.18,19,20
Thomas apparently joined his father's chair manufacturing business by 1880.21,22 When Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation on 23 Aug 1881, Thomas was named a director, along with his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb, his brother James, his cousin William, and three others.23,24,25
Thomas married Jennie C. Pratt, daughter of Fredrick M. Pratt and Eliza M. Stratton, on 23 Nov 1881.5,8,9
By 1885, Thomas, James and their father were operating the huge chair factory of John Cobb & Co. in AuroraG, as well as a branch factory in Butlerville, Indiana.26 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.27
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.28
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.29
Thomas was named an executor in the will of his mother dated 3 Dec 1892 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG. The will left her property to his adopted sister, is sister-in-law, and his wife. The property his wife was to inherit included the family's home place.30
Thomas and Jennie apparently separated before 1900, as he was living with his mother in 1900, and she and the two daughters were living with her parents in Titusville, PennsylvaniaG. They remained there until she and their daughters moved to Buffalo after 1920.31,32,33,34
Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Indiana in the household of his mother, Maria Caffyn.35
He kept his brother Davis at the family home for several years after he returned from the west with serious physical aliments.36,37 Davis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, on George St. G Having some of the same neighbors as listed near their mother in 1900, this was clearly the family home. But Thomas was not listed there, nor has he been found elsewhere, suggesting he was omitted in error.38
By 1920 Thomas had moved to Arkansas, were he become a bookkeeper at a mirror factory.39 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at 310 North Sixth St. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, listed as a lodger in the rooming house of Ella Willis, a 52 year-old widow, who herself rented the home.40
Thomas died on 23 May 1927 in Bedford, Bedford Co., VirginiaG, at age 77.10,11 He was buried on 25 May 1927 in North Collins Quaker Meeting House Cemetery, North Collins, Erie Co., New YorkG, with his wife, their two daughters, and his wife's family.12,13
He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, John Cobb and Maria Caffyn.14 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents.15
He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG, in the household of his parents, reporting personal estate of $800.16 He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Aurora, Indiana in the household of his parents.17
In 1868 his father 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. Thomas edited this paper was until Apr 1873, when it was sold to his cousin, Louis Willard Cobb, who then operated it.18,19,20
Thomas apparently joined his father's chair manufacturing business by 1880.21,22 When Cobb's Iron and Nail Company filed articles of incorporation on 23 Aug 1881, Thomas was named a director, along with his uncle, Oliver Perry Cobb, his brother James, his cousin William, and three others.23,24,25
Thomas married Jennie C. Pratt, daughter of Fredrick M. Pratt and Eliza M. Stratton, on 23 Nov 1881.5,8,9
By 1885, Thomas, James and their father were operating the huge chair factory of John Cobb & Co. in AuroraG, as well as a branch factory in Butlerville, Indiana.26 In 1885 the company disposed of the sheet and bar mill and the right to use Cobb's patent process for manufacturing nails on 50 machines to another company. Both companies were then making 400 to 600 kegs of nails per day.27
The firm of O. P. Cobb & Company fell into financial hardship, and the creditors forced it into receivership. The assignee reported that there were sufficient assets to pay creditors only if claims then in the courts against the Illinois Central Railroad and the claims against the Federal government for hay and barges destroyed by Union forces in the Civil War were collected. Otherwise creditors would receive only ten cents on the dollar. At a meeting in Aurora on 26 Jun 1888 Oliver convinced creditors to accept a plan to return the company to management in order to pursue those claims.28
The court cases were not successful. The claim against the Federal Government was pursued in Congress, will little success. In Jun 1891, Oliver having died, P. W. Williams as surviving partner told creditors that the business was being closed. He said would pay their claims on a pro rata from available assets and distribute payments from the Federal claim, which he said totaled over $250,000, when they were collected.29
Thomas was named an executor in the will of his mother dated 3 Dec 1892 in Aurora, Dearborn Co., IndianaG. The will left her property to his adopted sister, is sister-in-law, and his wife. The property his wife was to inherit included the family's home place.30
Thomas and Jennie apparently separated before 1900, as he was living with his mother in 1900, and she and the two daughters were living with her parents in Titusville, PennsylvaniaG. They remained there until she and their daughters moved to Buffalo after 1920.31,32,33,34
Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Aurora, Indiana in the household of his mother, Maria Caffyn.35
He kept his brother Davis at the family home for several years after he returned from the west with serious physical aliments.36,37 Davis appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Aurora, Dearborn Co., Indiana, on George St. G Having some of the same neighbors as listed near their mother in 1900, this was clearly the family home. But Thomas was not listed there, nor has he been found elsewhere, suggesting he was omitted in error.38
By 1920 Thomas had moved to Arkansas, were he become a bookkeeper at a mirror factory.39 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, at 310 North Sixth St. G, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, listed as a lodger in the rooming house of Ella Willis, a 52 year-old widow, who herself rented the home.40
Thomas died on 23 May 1927 in Bedford, Bedford Co., VirginiaG, at age 77.10,11 He was buried on 25 May 1927 in North Collins Quaker Meeting House Cemetery, North Collins, Erie Co., New YorkG, with his wife, their two daughters, and his wife's family.12,13
Children:
Children with Jennie C. Pratt:
- Ethelyn Cobb (30 Apr 1884 - Jun 1973)
- Fredericka Cobb (7 Jan 1888 - Dec 1969)
Citations
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows name as Thomas Jefferson.
- [S1097] Campbell, "Descendants of Henry Cobb", shows name as Thomas Cobb.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows name as Thomas J. Cobb.
- [S11312] Thos. J. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date and state, as Pa.
- [S4079] The William Crawford Memorial, pg 288, shows date.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows month and year, as Nov 1849, age 50, and state.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows age 6/12 and state.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows him as married, 20 years; she is not in household.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will, shows her as his wife.
- [S11312] Thos. J. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, county, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 63628427, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S11312] Thos. J. Cobb, Certificate of Death, shows date, city, as Buffalo, and state.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 63628427, Thomas Jefferson Cobb, includes tombstone photo.
- [S1554] John Cobb household, 1850 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1123] John Cobb household, 1860 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pg 183.
- [S2278] Shaw, History of Dearborn County, pg 378.
- [S1124] John Cobb household, 1870 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows Thomas' occupation as editor.
- [S1549] John Cobb household, 1880 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as chair manufacturer.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation at chair business, in which he was an owner.
- [S2277] "Local Brevities," The Indianapolis Sentinel, 24 Aug 1881, shows the firm incorporated "yesterday" and shows directors.
- [S2289] "Aurora Iron and Nail Company," The Daily Inter Ocean, 24 Aug 1881, shows articles filed "to-day," directors, that Aurora Iron and Nail Company which went into bankruptcy "about four months ago," the suit against Oliver Cobb and others, and that it was still pending.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7, describes merger.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 344-5.
- [S2276] History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, pp 346-7.
- [S11343] O. P. Cobb letter to creditors, 28 Jun 1888.
- [S11344] Statement to the Creditors of O. P. Cobb & Co., Aurora, Indiana, Jun 1891.
- [S11338] Will Book, Dearborn Co., Indiana, 11:80-2, Maria Cobb will.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows Thomas living with his mother.
- [S2746] Fredrick M. Pratt household, 1900 U.S. Census, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, shows Jennie living with her parents, with the two daughters.
- [S2747] Eliza Pratt household, 1910 U.S. Census, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, shows Jennie living with her mother, with the two daughters.
- [S2748] Jennie P. Cobb household, 1920 U.S. Census, Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, shows her mother living with her.
- [S1546] Mariah Cobb household, 1900 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S11303] Davis Weaver Cobb obituary, The Aurora Bulletin, shows he had extreme physical suffering, lived with Thomas at the family home.
- [S11300] David Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana, shows occupation as none.
- [S11300] David Cobb household, 1910 U.S. Census, Dearborn Co., Indiana.
- [S1127] Ella Willis household, 1920 U.S. Census, Sebastian Co., Arkansas, shows occupation as bookkeeper in a mirror factory, working for wages.
- [S1127] Ella Willis household, 1920 U.S. Census, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.
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